Tensar International Promotes New Director of Application Technology

In January 2011, Ian Fraser will succeed Hein Jas as Tensar International's director of application technology.

Fraser will lead the company's development of new and existing markets as it seeks to speed the adoption of geosynthetic materials in construction projects.

"Innovation and the continual development of our technology is central to Tensar's future expansion, so I am thrilled to be taking on this key role which presents significant challenges, particularly in the global markets, where I am looking forward to getting my teeth into a wider range of applications and lead the development of innovative solutions with our talented team,” said Fraser. "I intend to bring a pragmatic approach to the application of Tensar's engineering expertise, based on my broad experience in dealing with geotechnical disciplines and technologies. I have always been minded to apply the principles of value engineering and to implement technically 'smart' solutions in a cost-effective way."

Fraser joined Tensar in 2007 as business manager for UK and Ireland from Tencate Geosynthetics UK, where he was technical manager then MD from 2002 to 2007. Since 2009, he also has managed Tensar's interests in Africa and India.

Currently vice chairman of the UK Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), he represents the IGS on the Ground Forum and is leading the Working Party on the development of a minimum standard for geotextile separators in the UK. He also is involved in the development of a code of practice for use of geosynthetics in asphalt via the Road Surface Treatment Assn.

Source: Geosynthetica.net