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List of GeoAfrica 2009 Sponsors

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Aquatan

www.Aquatan.co.za
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    For more than 40 years Aquatan who is an ISO 9001:2000 accredited and GSI registered company, has been providing innovative, cost-effective and turnkey solutions for containment, based on state-of-the-art geosynthetic lining technology.
    Single linings and multiple composite lining systems for hazardous liquid storage, solid waste containment, tailings storage facilities, leach pads, electro winning plants, water harvesting areas, effluent ponds, floating cover and potable drinking-water reservoirs, sewage ponds, linings to tunnels and canals for infrastructural development, bund areas, raw and return water dams, tank linings for industry, dams for agriculture and aquaculture, ornamental lake and water features.
CETCO

www.Cetco.com
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    CETCO is the leading supplier of sodium bentonite for a broad variety of specialty environmental applications, and as a subsidiary of the world’s largest bentonite company, CETCO has exceptional technical expertise.
    Geosynthetic Clay Liners are a natural extension of CETCO’s core capabilities and CETCO is firmly committed to the development and advancement of technologies that integrate bentonite and geosynthetics.  This commitment to innovation is the foundation for CETCO’s GCL product line.  The latest example of this is the development of laminated products, whereby membranes and other geosynthetics are laminated to CETCO GCLs to form products with enhanced properties.
GSE

www.GSEworld.com
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    GSE Lining Technology is the world leader in the manufacturing, marketing, and installation of geosynthetic lining products and services for environmental protection, liquid and solid containment. 
    Our Company manufactures, sells, and installs flexible geomembrane liners, drainage nets, geosynthetic clay liners, concrete protection liners, and geocomposite products made from specially formulated polyethylene and polypropylene resins. GSE's products and other related geosynthetic products are used in containment systems for the prevention of groundwater contamination, and for the confinement of water, industrial liquids, solids and gases. 
Production facilities are located in , Chile, Egypt, Germany, Thailand, United Kingdom, and USA

Kaytech
www.KayTech.co.za

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Established in 1972 Kaytech Engineered Fabrics is the leading manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetics in southern Africa.
Kaytech pioneered the use of bidim geotextiles, Flo-drain geocomposite drainage systems, RockGrid geogrids, other geosynthetics (like Geopipe, Flownet, Zipcore, Multi-cell, Soil Saver) as well as the Infiltrator Chamber System in a wide range of geosynthetic applications to include Sub-soil and Structural Drainage, Soil Reinforcement, Separation, Road Maintenance, Waste and Water Containment, Hydraulic Construction and Erosion Control.
Besides their well-known bidim range of geotextiles Kaytech now also manufactures RockGrid geogrids and composite geotextiles, Geosynthetic Clay Liners (EnviroFix)) and staple fibre geotextiles (Ecotex/EnviroTex).

GAST

www.GAST.co.za

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Since the initial formation of Gast in 1961, Gast has serviced the African and Middle East markets in more than 15 different countries providing technology and quality in both the civil and construction industries. Gast provides a complete spectrum of services from design and supply to installation for various requirements. Having successfully completed more than 9150 projects during the last millennium, Gast boast accreditation from United Nations and World Bank, giving credit to Gast’s quality and performance . Gast pioneers a technological breakthrough for the first liquid geosynthetic & in-situ spray geomembrane leading the way for all your geosynthetic requirements.

Nampak
www.nampak.com

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Manufacturing the most diverse range of packaging products in the world, in a wide range of technologies in paper, plastic, metal and glass, Nampak is able to design and develop total packaging solutions.
Our solutions are developed in partnership with our customers by evaluating each product's needs throughout the entire supply chain, using a unique approach, and incorporating both primary and secondary packaging materials.

Golder

www.Golder.com
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Golder Associates provides clients with solutions in waste and environmental management, from permitting to closure, waste minimization, transportation systems, recycling and reuse, treatment of wastes and waste conversion to energy.
Golder Associates has experienced steady growth for more than four decades and has more than 7000 people operating in local companies, with offices across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. We have highly qualified and experienced technical specialists with proven track records in the disciplines of mining engineering, hydrogeology, hydrology, environmental and social sciences, geotechnical and civil engineering, water and process engineering. This unique balance of skills, and proven track record makes Golder Associates Africa one of the foremost resource management consulting firms in Africa.
We have more than 45 years of experience, successfully completing projects at over 900 waste management facilities in 22 countries on 6 continents. In Africa, we have permitted, designed and supervised numerous municipal landfill sites, and industrial and mining residue disposal sites.
Huitex
www.Huitex.com

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HUITEX Geosynthetics, the geosynthetic business group of Huikwang Corporation (HKC), is a multinational manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetic products and services. With multinational manufacturing, warehousing and logistic operations along with our global distribution network, HUITEX geosynthetic products serve the needs of environmental protection efficiently and economically. HUITEX supplies full ranges of geosynthetic products with specialized specification to meet critical project requirements. HKC’s quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001. HUITEX QC/QA program conforms to GRI GM 13 and GM17 standard. HUITEX Geomembrane is certified with the CE Marking approval.
JAW
www.jaws.co.za
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Jones and Wagener, founded in 1966, is a well established medium sized consulting civil engineering firm. From initial involvement in industrial structural and geotechnical engineering the firm has expanded to offer specialist consulting in the fields of tailings and waste management, environmental engineering, and infrastructure to the mining industry.
The Waste and Tailings division of the firm is responsible for the planning and design of disposal facilities for the tailings and waste generated by mining and beneficiation projects, metallurgical plants as well as chemical and petro-chemical industries. In addition, the firm is also responsible for the engineering on virtually all the commercial hazardous waste facilities in South Africa. Special interests include closure and remediation of old waste facilities, and the use of geosynthetic and mineral liners.

PDNA
www.pdna.co.za
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PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICE & VALUE TO OUR CLIENTS.
Our quest for excellence is based on our family ethos and the value system which we believe sets us apart in an industry filled with good practitioners.
We are committed to quality and have recently received our ISO 9001 certification from SABS.  Our focus is not merely engineering but we offer our clients a       business approach to the engineering solutions we propose.  This is part of our value-added service that our multi-disciplinary teams are able to deliver.
Our growth, financial stability, quality services, expertise together with our humility and respect will remain the cornerstone of the practice.

geosynthetica.net
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geosynthetica.net is a free-access technical, educational and promotional resource for the geosynthetics industry. The site houses technical documents, titles and abstracts of geosynthetic publications, CQA plans, standards, industry news, industry directory, & much more. On behalf of its Underwriters, geosynthetica.net collaborates with user group associations, publications & websites to deliver geosynthetics education and technology. We create training, make presentations, write articles and deliver geosynthetics web content for user groups (dams, mining, specification, etc.).
BKS
www.bks.co.za
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Established in 1965, BKS Group is one of the largest multi-disciplinary consulting groups of specialized engineering and management companies in South-Africa, with a staff compliment of some 800 and permanent offices in 25 centers throughout Africa. It is active on projects in more than 20 countries. BKS group provides engineering and management services that include dam engineering, waste disposal landfills, roads, bridges, environmental and municipal engineering. As a group, BKS strives to utilize the latest technological advances in geosynthetics to deliver products that are practical and sustainable.

Enviro-Fill

www.enviro-fill.co.za

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Enviro-Fill is a specialist landfill and waste facility management company operating at over 30 locations across Southern Africa. The company is an operating division of Interwaste Environmental Solutions and boasts international ISO14001 accreditation. With over 20 years industry experience it is able to offer its’ clients a wide range of products and services including:

  • Landfill facility construction, development and management
  • Waste-to-Energy systems and landfill gas operations
  • Mine tailings storage facility design and development
  • Accredited industry training and skills development programmes
  • Landfill site decommissioning and rehabilitation
  • Mandatory operational audit services
  • Resource reclamation and reutilisation
Enviroserv

www.enviroserv.co.za

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EnviroServ Waste Solutions provides environmentally responsible waste solutions to industrial and commercial clients.  This means developing innovative waste solutions that will contribute to a sustainable future for all.  EnviroServ will assess your various waste streams, classify them according to the appropriate legislation for safe handling, transportation and disposal, explore alternatives to landfill, investigate options to beneficiate your waste, recycle, re-use, and ultimately reduce the time, effort and money you spend on waste management.

Geotextiles Africa
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Geotextiles Africa, one of the major suppliers of geosynthetics in Southern Africa, was established in 1995. The company has formed strong partnerships with leading international and local manufacturers, offering design and product solutions for major infrastructure projects such as Gautrain and Eskom Power. These include Polytex woven and Fibertex non-woven geotextiles, Drainex subsoil pipes, Bentofix GCL’s, Secugrid reinforcement grids, HDPE, woven and welded mesh gabions, Cavidrain and Leakdrain cuspated drainage sheets, Flexidrain geonets and composites as well as a wide range of soil stabilisation products including geocells, geojute and silt fences.

KV3

www.Kv3Engineers.com
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Kwezi V3 Engineers is a South African based Consulting Engineering company and does offer multi‑disciplinary engineering services which are affordable and need-orientated, supported by the firm’s relevant expertise, technology and innovative style.  We are committed to quality service and result-orientated solutions within the constraints of financial, social and environmental factors.
Our mission is to perform as a world class engineering and development company and to assist clients, employees. We are committed to providing quality service by performing our duties in a professional manner with integrity, abiding by legal requirements at all times. 
Stefanutti Stocks

www.Stefanutti.co.za
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Stefanutti Stocks Roads & Earthworks (Pty) Ltd has been responsible for the successful completion of numerous major contracts throughout Southern Africa.

We are an experienced contractor in the mining sector as well as in the construction of roads and freeways, dams, canals, township infrastructure and landfill sites. Our capabilities include bulk earthworks, demolition, blasting, crushing and screening and directional drilling. We are one of a few construction companies in Southern Africa implementing trenchless technology.

The safety of our employees and public at large is a priority, and we have received numerous awards in recognition of our commitment in this regard.



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