Shows
Performance Plastics PodcastAvoiding Infrastructure Disasters Using Polyethylene Piping Systems with AGRU America, Inc.Expert Guest: Melissa Grace, Vice President of AGRULINE & Textiles at AGRU America, Inc.Why were nearly 13 million Texans without electricity or clean water during the winter storm events that occurred in early 2021? Central to this issue is the state's infrastructure and the damage that occurred to water and gas piping systems under the extreme weather.In this episode, we will examine how these types of disasters may be avoided through the use of polyethylene piping systems.It's time to get some deeper insights with our expert guest, Melissa Grace, Vice President of...2021-09-0930 min
The AGRU America PodcastThe Role of Steel and Polyethylene Pipes in Water Supply SystemsToday, we are discussing the differences in performance between steel and polyethylene piping in water supply systems.
We talk about the merits of pipes made with a PE 4710 or a superior PE 100-RC resin, and some ways the material can be used in place of steel pipes.2021-01-2806 minThe AGRU America PodcastAn Introduction of FluoropolymersAn Introduction of Fluoropolymers by AGRU America2020-11-1106 minThe AGRU America PodcastThe Relationship Between Thermoplastics and AquacultureToday, we discuss the relationship between thermoplastics and aquaculture, and how plastics are contributing toward the growth of an exciting industry that can help alleviate food shortages around the world.2020-09-2806 minThe AGRU America PodcastIndustrial Problem Solving with Thermoplastic Semi-finished ProductsIn this podcast, Cody and Kaylie talk about how industry end users can use AGRU thermoplastic semi-finished products to help develop solutions to overcome manufacturing bottlenecks.2020-06-2906 min
The AGRU America PodcastAGRU is Making CleanSeam Available on Every Geomembrane LinerThis podcast discusses AGRU's latest product innovation, CleanSeam. Joining Kaylie Meek in today’s discussion is Cody Miles. Together, they'll discuss CleanSeam and its role in projects utilizing geomembranes.2020-05-0104 minThe AGRU America PodcastA Brief History of AGRULINEIn this podcast, we will explore our recent blog titled: “A Fitting History: AGRU's Rise as One of the Top HDPE Pipe Manufacturers in the USA.” Joining Kaylie Meek in today’s discussion is Cody Miles. Together, they'll discuss AGRU’s past, present, and future.2020-02-2908 minThe AGRU America PodcastInterview with Nathan Ivy on AGRU Quality ControlIn this podcast, we interview AGRU's Corporate Quality Control and Technical Manager Nathan Ivy on how various policies and procedures help define a company in this industry.2019-11-1807 min
The AGRU America PodcastModern Applications of PFA LiningsIn this podcast, we explore the concepts discussed in our recent blog: “Using PFA Linings in Chemical-Processing Applications.” Joining Kaylie Meek in today’s discussion is Cody Miles. Together, they'll review PFA linings and two modern applications of PFA liners.2019-10-0208 min
The AGRU America PodcastUnderstanding the Installation Guidelines for HDPE LinerToday, we will discuss our recent blog titled: “General installation guidelines for geomembranes.” Joining me in today’s discussion is Cody Miles. Together, we’ll review a number of geomembrane installation guidelines suggested by AGRU.2019-08-2707 min
The AGRU America PodcastAdding the Secret Sauce in Concrete MixIn today’s show, we discuss the indispensable role of concrete fabricators to protect at-risk concrete in wastewater and storm water industries.
We also discuss the primary differences between spray-on coatings and concrete protective liner.
This discussion comes on the heels of our recently published blog: “A fabricator’s role in preparing concrete protective liners”. If you’d like to get a deeper look into this discussion be sure to check out that blog on agruamerica.com.2019-07-0807 min
The AGRU America PodcastThe Economic Edge of HDPE Pipes in Water SystemsIn this podcast, we discuss a resent study produced by the EPA on the economic edge of HDPE pipes in water systems.2019-06-1306 min
The AGRU America PodcastHow to Reduce Infiltration in Lift Stations and ManholesJoining AGRU technical copywriter Yuse Lajiminmuhip is Michael Rublaitus, who has been involved with environmental protection applications using geosynthetics for over 10 years.
In this podcast, we discuss the infiltration problem and how to eliminate it in precast manholes using a combination of HDPE liner technologies.2019-01-0710 min
The AGRU America PodcastStress Testing the Ocean Cleanup SystemIn September 2018, The Ocean Cleanup in conjunction with partners including AGRU, launched the innovative ocean cleanup system —a 2,000-foot-long large diameter pipe outfitted with a submerged skirt, an array of sensors, solar-powered lights, cameras, and GPS. Its purpose? To clean up the so called Great Pacific Garbage Patch, halfway between Hawaii and California – an area twice the size of Texas with 80.000 thousand metric tonnes of floating plastic, trapped by oceanic currents that are converging in this area.
In today’s podcast, we will discuss how polyethylene came to be the material of choice for this extreme application, where the project stands...2018-11-0912 min
The AGRU America PodcastRisk-based Design in Geosynthetics | Part 3#003 Chris Richgels, a civil engineer with over 24 years of experience in solid waste engineering, discusses “Risk-based Design” in geosynthetics.
There is a saying in the industry that, "nothing is ever built the way that it was designed." When planning projects with geosynthetic, among the greatest risks to account for is the design itself. There are often secondary systems and items that are overlooked during the design process, which can lead to cumulative impacts to system stability.
In this episode, we will be exploring the third and final part of our series on risk-based design with geosynthetics. Specifically, how to manage risk...2018-10-1008 min
The AGRU America PodcastRisk-based Design in Geosynthetics | Part 2#002 Chris Richgels, a civil engineer with over 24 years of experience in solid waste engineering, discusses “Risk-based Design” in geosynthetics. In this episode, we'll be exploring part two in our series.2018-09-1707 min
The AGRU America PodcastRisk-based Design in Geosynthetics | Part 1#001 Chris Richgels, a civil engineer with over 24 years of experience in solid waste engineering, discusses “Risk-based Design” in geosynthetics.2018-08-1508 min
Geosynthetica GeoTalk PodcastThe Rise of ClosureTurf® in Final Cover SystemsLandfill engineering has advanced significantly over the past 35 years. Geosynthetic lining, capping, and final cover systems have had a lot to do with that success. ClosureTurf is one of fastest growing final cover systems in use. We checked in with Chris Eichelberger of Agru America about the system's long-term benefits, other applications using it, and more.2017-10-1718 min