Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Bracing for growth
The Geosynthetics Installation Industry has benefited from the increased use of geosynthetic materials in the construction of roads, railroads, landfills and other infrastructure. Due to the industry's dependence on the US construction markets, though, particularly government spending on public infrastructure, the recession had an adverse impact on the industry. As construction markets stabilize and the widespread use of geosynthetics gains momentum, demand will turn around. Growth will also be fueled by increasing environmental regulation of the industry's downstream markets.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter
Diversity of demand is key to the Geosynthetics Installation industry's success since geosynthetic materials are used in a wide range of applications, across various industries and markets. Geosynthetics materials, which are usually made of various types of polymers, are used to provide separation, reinforcement, filtration or drainage functions necessary in the construction of roads, airfields, railroads, embankments, dams, landfills and other infrastructure. In addition, these materials have also gained traction in the industrial, mining and agriculture sectors, where geosynthetic materials are being used in a variety of applications and to comply with growing environmental regulation that seeks to control water and soil contamination... purchase to read more