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July 2, 2015
PRESTO GEOSYSTEMSPresto Geosystems, a leading manufacturer of soil stabilization and stormwater products, announces a new product offering, Geoterra GTO construction mats. Presto is well-known in the geosynthetics and erosion control industries for its geocells, porous pavement systems, and portable construction mats. The company has been manufacturing construction mats for over 10 years, primarily for site access and pads in oil drilling regions. Geoterra GTO meets the industry needs for a fast deployment construction mat and is ideal for temporary access roads, work platforms, tracking pads, and temporary and long-term storage. That lighter weight compared to traditional heavier timber or HDPE mats equates to ease of handling, deployment and installation, as well as safety. The mats can be installed and moved onsite by hand without special or heavy handling equipment. The connection of Geoterra GTO mats with large poly bolts makes them fast to mobilize and demobilize and configure to a site’s layout.www.prestogeo.com

PINE HALL BRICK CO.St. John’s Home in Rochester, NY, is a long-term community for the elderly. To avoid runoff, the home used StormPave permeable clay pavers in the newly constructed courtyard. Stormwater can remain under the pavers as it slowly dissipates back into the soil. Water can also be used to irrigate the rain gardens in and around the courtyard.www.pinehallbrick.com

Ernst Conservation Seeds

ERNST CONSERVATION SEEDS
Ernst Conservation Seeds grows, processes, and sells over 400 species of native and naturalized seeds and live plant materials for restoration, beautification, reclamation, and conservation. The environmental climate and professionals in the field are recognizing how important natives are in the restoration of North American ecology, and that natives are the best choice for use in almost every scenario. Ernst Conservation Seeds knows how to harvest native seeds and grow them in a production environment.
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FINN CORP. With working tank capacities up to 3,600 gallons, Finn Corp.’s complete line of HydroSeeders is designed to meet the needs of extensive erosion control job sites and demanding seeding applications. Customization of HydroSeeders and Bark Blowers on tracks rather than tires for off-road applications is also available. Delivering the utmost in performance and productivity, Finn equipment’s capabilities, versatility, and output are unmatched. As a world leader for over 70 years in the design and manufacture of innovative, quality equipment for the erosion control industry, Finn is committed to the customer’s complete satisfaction.www.finncorp.com
TRACKING PADS  Tracking Pads are pre-manufactured rubber mats consisting of multiple rubber blocks designed to reduce sediment from entering onto roadways, and should be located where traffic enters or exits the construction site. As a temporary feature, they are used to reduce the amount of mud and gravel tracked onto paved public roads, and can be moved from site to site. The 12-foot by 12-foot Entrance Mat sections can be linked together, or turned parallel or perpendicular to the construction vehicles. Four-foot by 4-foot flares can be attached to accommodate wide turning trucks.www.trackingpads.com

J. W. FAIRCLOTH & SON INC. Faircloth Skimmer surface drains float on the surface of the sediment basin as it fills and drains, releasing the cleanest water near the surface instead of draining muddy water from the bottom, as conventional outlets do. It drains the basin slowly over several days at a constant rate to maximize settling. The adjustable orifice regulates the filling and drawdown of the basin and improves efficiency.www.fairclothskimmer.com

IECS ENVIRONMENTAL INC. IECS is committed to providing its customers with the highest quality products possible. They strive to ensure that all customer requirements are met and will deliver the material in a timely manner, using a management process designed to ensure continuous improvement and the achievement of corporate goals and objectives. Cable Concrete is the first choice of engineers, planners, communities, municipalities, conservation authorities, and contractors. IECS is seen as the leader in providing successful, sustainable erosion solutions to protect the environment and by extension protect physical, human, livestock, and wildlife assets.www.iecs.com
BONAR EnkaSolutions, Bonar’s geosynthetics portfolio, includes Enkamat Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs) in its group erosion control products. Enkamat is available in a variety of weights for application in a wide range of project needs. At the Landings Club Golf Course on Skidway Island in Savannah, GA, Enkamat R45 was chosen for its open filament design, which would allow healthy growth of marsh grasses, as well as its high-strength, long-term durability, which would help it withstand maintenance equipment. A littoral shelf to be constructed just below average pool elevation would be vegetated with wetland species. From a budgetary and aesthetic perspective, the reinforced vegetation is a welcome alternative to installing costly concrete or unsightly hard armor solutions, and provides an environmentally beneficial solution.www.bonar.com