Tensar
is a technology-driven solutions provider of specialty products,
technologies and services used in the cost-effective site development
of commercial, residential, industrial and municipal properties
as well as in transportation and environmental infrastructure. The
Company specializes in site development solutions for common earthwork
applications such as grade changes requiring retaining walls, and
poor foundation conditions affecting the stability of roadways,
parking lots or buildings. Tensar manufactures and markets
engineered polymeric geogrids and foundation systems and erosion
control blankets used in construction applications including soil
stabilization, earth retention, foundation support and erosion
and sediment control. Tensar also produces a line of lightweight
netting and mesh products used in specialized structural consumer
product applications (non construction).
The Company’s patent-protected
products and services generate substantial value for its customers
by (i) reducing project costs, (ii) shortening development time,
(iii) expanding the amount of usable land within development areas
and (iv) increasing structural performance and reliability.
Headquartered in Atlanta,
Georgia with manufacturing facilities in the Atlanta area and
Evansville, Indiana.
A variety of uniaxial
and biaxial geogrid products (made from the melting
and subsequent stretching of polypropylene and polyethylene
resins) to assist in soil stabilization and earth
retention applications; a complete line of rolled
erosion control products, including temporary erosion
control blankets and permanent turf reinforcement
mats; polyester geogrids and high strength woven
fabrics for commercial applications and lightweight
oriented and cast netting products for consumer applications (such
as carpet backing, mattress bedding and safety fences).
North and South America
(patent- protection and exclusive distribution rights for Tensar
geogrid technology).
Asia and
Europe (polyester geogrids).
Distribute products direct
to end-users such as general contractors and developers
as well as through a master distributor and a network
of over 238 distributors.
