Geosynthetics include geocells, also referred to as geogrids. They feature a honeycomb structure and are made of polyester and high-density polyethylene. In the building sector, geocells are used for many different things, such as load support, slope protection, soil reinforcement, channel protection, and tree root protection. Market expansion is anticipated to be fueled by rising demand for geocells in environmental applications. The European Commission estimates that 115 million hectares of land in Europe are affected by water erosion, compared to 42 million hectares by wind erosion. The geocell market is being driven by rising soil erosion as a result of several environmental problems, such as changes in climatic conditions including heavy rainfall and steep topography. Additionally, the growing demand for geocell from flexible pavement applications is probably what will propel market growth. Reinforced flexible pavements extend a pavement's lifespan by around two to four times when compared to unreinforced pavements. Geocells are also highly sought for in China due to the Chinese government's increased support. Additionally, the Chinese government highlighted the expansion of rail routes across the nation in its 12th Five Year Plan, which is likely to boost demand for geocells in China.
By 2028, the Geocells Market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.8%.
Leading Companies in the Geocells Industry:
1. Presto Geosystems
Presto Geosystems was founded in the late 1970s and headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. It operates in . Presto Geosystems, the industry pioneer in geocell technology, announces the introduction of an upgraded version of the ATRA® Tendon Clip, the newest development in geocell load transfer technology.
2. Polymer Group Inc
Polymer Group Inc was founded in 1994 and headquartered in North Carolona, United States .It operates in throughout nine countries.
3. Strata Systems Inc.
Strata Systems Inc. was founded in 1983 and headquartered in Illinois, United States .It operates in the United States and India. In August 2021, Strata put up a geosynthetic proposal for load-bearing buildings employing StrataWeb® geocells. The cells are filled with non-plastic material for load-bearing systems, and the confinement of this material gives the system rigidity. This improves the system's overall stress-strain characteristics and enables a leaner, more economical, and safe system. Also suggested by Strata's geotechnical experts was to remove a layer of road crust and replace it with StrataWeb® geocell. By using StrataWeb® in the subgrade, the crust's total thickness is decreased while also extending the life of the pavement. Work could be finished more quickly thanks to StrataWeb®'s simple installation process.
4. Armtec Infrastructure Inc.
Armtec Infrastructure Inc. was founded in 1908 and headquartered in Alberta, Canada. It operates in across the country,
5. Maccaferri SPA
Maccaferri SPA was founded in 1879 and headquartered in Zola Predosa, Italy. It operates internationally.
6. PRS Mediterranean Ltd.
PRS Mediterranean Ltd. was founded in 1996 and headquartered in England, United Kingdom. It operates in over 75 countries.
7. Tensar International Ltd
Tensar International Ltd was founded in 1952 and headquartered in England, United Kingdom. It operates in 15 countries. In February 2019, Tensar International, a preeminent creator and producer of geogrid technology for boosting busy regions. Tensar Biaxial (BX) Geogrid was the first geogrid for use in civil engineering that was commercially accessible in the world. Owners, engineers, and contractors may now take advantage of geogrid's major advantages in both paved and unpaved applications, including maximizing pavement component thickness, extending pavement service life, and stabilizing soft ground conditions, thanks to this ground-breaking technology.
*Definition: Cellular confinement systems (CCS), also known as geocells, are widely used in construction for erosion control, soil stabilization on flat ground and steep slopes, channel protection, and structural reinforcement for load support and earth retention.
