The pressure is real. The consequences are too.
We are all feeling it. Shipping disruptions. Rising freight costs. Stretching lead times. The supply chain pressure affecting our industry is real, and we …
Atarfil “GRI Compliant” HDPE: Superior Properties and Installation Benefits
Introduction Atarfil’s base-level HDPE geomembrane (often marketed as Atarfil HD, “GRI GM13”-compliant) is engineered to deliver performance characteristics far exceeding the GM13 minimum requirements. …
Benefits of Structured Textured Flat-Die HDPE Geomembranes for Landfill Lining Systems – Part 2/2
Author: Ben Lewis Performance Comparison: Structured vs. Blown-Film Textured HDPE This section compares the two geomembrane types across key performance parameters relevant to landfill …
Benefits of Structured Textured Flat-Die HDPE Geomembranes for Landfill Lining Systems – Part 1-2
Author: Ben Lewis Introduction High-density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembranes are critical components of modern landfill lining systems, providing an impermeable barrier to contain waste and …
Why weld shear strength can “lag” on site — and what ASTM D6392 should change for bimodal HDPE
1. Unimodal vs bimodal HDPE — and why bimodal is now preferred Traditional unimodal HDPE is produced with a relatively narrow molecular weight distribution …
Why Atarfil Refuses to Race to the Bottom: GM13 is Not Our Benchmark
Atarfil has long stood for technical integrity, durability, and fit-for-purpose design. So why don’t we manufacture geomembranes simply to meet the GRI GM13 specification? …
Atarfil 2025 Year in Review
As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of innovation, collaboration and progress toward our mission of environmental protection through advanced …
Not All Leachates Are Equal: Why Mining Demands Chemically-Tailored Geomembranes
When designing containment systems for mining, engineers often begin with GRI-GM13 — the long-standing benchmark for HDPE geomembranes. But as Warren Hornsey, Scheirs, Will …
Long-Term Performance of Geomembranes in Mining Environments
Why chemistry (not just pH) should drive liner selection Disclosure. The findings cited below are from Silva, Rowe & Abdelaal (2025). The three 1.5 …
Raising the Bar: Why Atarfil “HD” Redefines the GM13 Standard for HDPE Liners
Introduction Atarfil’s base-level HDPE geomembrane (often marketed as Atarfil HD, “GRI GM13”-compliant) is engineered to deliver performance characteristics far exceeding the GM13 minimum requirements. …
