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CANADA - MALAYSIA - CHILE - USA - CHINA - SOUTH AFRICA - FRANCE - INDIA
COMPANY PROFILE | TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL PRESENTATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SOLMAX’S PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
VARENNES | CANADA
PELABUHAN KLANG | MALAYSIA
BLOWN FILM PROCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PROJECT REFERENCES
WASTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MINING - HEAP LEACH PAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MINING - TAILING DAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ENERGY - UNCONVENTIONAL GAS EXTRACTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ENERGY - COAL ASH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ENERGY - PETROLEUM-OIL SANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
MINING - EVAPORATION PONDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ENERGY - SHALE GAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ENERGY - COAL SEAM GAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ENERGY - BIOGAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
WATER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
AQUACULTURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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QUALITY CONTROL PLAN POLYETHYLENE GEOMEMBRANES MANUFACTURING
PROGRAM SCOPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
QUALITY CONTROL STRUCTURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
GENERAL FLOW CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
RAW MATERIAL QUALITY CONTROL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RESIN MANUFACTURERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
PRODUCT QUALITY REPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
BATCH PREPARATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 RESIN AND ADDITIVE STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ROLL QUALITY CONTROL
MANUFACTURING PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
TEST DATA AND ARCHIVES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
MANUFACTURING QUALITY ASSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 TEST EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 CONFORMANCE TESTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
IDENTIFICATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE
TRACEABILITY AND ROLL IDENTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 ROLL HANDLING AND STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
CONTROL OF NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SOLMAX’S CERTIFICATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A
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COMPANY PROFILE | GENERAL PRESENTATION
GENERAL PRESENTATION SOLMAX is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of PE GEOMEMBRANES and offers containment solutions. Manufactured from Canada and Malaysia, its products are sold in over 60 countries and are used by the biggest names in the mining, the energy, waste management, water, and civil engineering sectors. Solmax’s products are vital in protecting soils from contamination in applications as critical as the landfills of the world’s most populated cities to the tailings or heap leach pads of mines operating in environmentally fragile ecosystems.
VISION:
Become the choice for the most “conscious” companies: Conscious about the environmental impact of their operating activities and conscious about the quality of our solutions. Our mission is to help them preserve the immense wealth that are water, earth and air.
Anticipate market needs and offer a balanced portfolio between commodities and value-added differentiated products. Our commitment to excellence is absolute and “Made by Solmax” adds value recognized by our customers.
Covering the world. Protecting the Earth.
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MISSION: PROTECT: Our goal: To reduce the environmental impact of human activity and protect natural resources… CREATE: …by developing innovative products, systems or methods linked either directly or indirectly to plastics processing…
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OPTIMIZE: …with the highest degree of effectiveness and at the lowest cost in order to make them as widely available as possible to improve the quality of life of individuals.
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1981 Solmax begins as a distributor of geosynthetic products in Canada.
1983 Solmax develops its know-how and specializes itself in the installation of a wide range of geosynthetics.
1989-1994 Solmax establishes geosynthetics installation branches in the United States, France, Chile and Venezuela.
1997 Solmax decides to vertically integrate and builds an HDPE and LLDPE geomembrane manufacturing plant as well as a PVC pre fabrication plant in North America. 2009 Solmax inaugurates a new geomembrane manufacturing plant in Asia
2011 Solmax establishes “Solmax Chile�, a pipe manufacturing and pipe accessories distribution branch in South America.
COMPANY PROFILE | GENERAL PRESENTATION
BRIEF CORPORATE HISTORY
2013 Solmax keeps expanding by increasing its geomembrane manufacturing capacity in North America.
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COMPANY PROFILE | SOLMAX’S PRODUCTS
SOLMAX’S PRODUCTS Polyethylene geomembranes represent the most utilized geomembranes in the world. HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) and LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene) represent over 60% of all geomembranes used for the various containment applications. Polyethylene is the most common plastic and has an excellent chemical resistance, meaning that it is not attacked by strong acids or bases. For these reasons, it is a prime choice for most designers.
In North America, the white reflective finish is standard and is applied on all Solmax geomembranes at no additional cost for all products with a thicknesses of 60 mils or greater. As such the industry will benefit from:
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Improved imperviousness of the active barrier Ease of installation Increased service life when exposed Increased proper backfilling time
Since 1997, Solmax has been manufacturing the HDPE Series and offers a standard product that meets or exceeds all the minimum requirements of the GM-13 specification developed by the GRI and is recognized across the world as the specification of choice for critical containment applications. HDPE geomembranes are the most commonly used liners for containment. They offer high mechanical strength properties as well as very high chemical resistance and UV resistance.
Solmax HDPE Series Standard Characteristics
Roll Width
Roll Thickness
Standard Finish
Prime Finish
Certifications
Metric
Imperial
6.8 - 8.0 m
0.5 - 3 mm
22.3 – 26.2 ft
COMPANY PROFILE | SOLMAX’S PRODUCTS
HDPE Series
20 – 120 mils
Smooth Single Textured Textured Rough Textured (RT) Extra Rough Textured (XRT) Colored
White Reflective Conductive
GAI-LAP, CE, Asqual, GRI-GM 13
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COMPANY PROFILE | SOLMAX’S PRODUCTS
LLPDE Series Solmax manufactures the standard LLDPE Series that meets or exceeds the GRI GM-17 specifications, which are recognized as the worldwide standard for containment with LLDPE geomembranes.
LLDPE geomembranes have become increasingly popular in recent years. While being a little less resistant to mechanical and chemical stress than HDPE liners of the same thickness, they still offer good chemical and mechanical resistance. The main attribute of LLDPE making it more and more popular is its high flexibility allowing the liner to drape around any protrusions and imperfections of the existing terrain much better than with the stiffer HDPE geomembranes. Its different molecular structure makes it less brittle at low temperature. This allows for an improved stress crack resistance and a an easier weldability in cold weather conditions.
Solmax LLDPE Series
Standard Characteristics
Roll Width
Roll Thickness
Standard Finish
Prime Finish
Certifications
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Metric
Imperial
6.8 - 8.0 m
22.3 – 26.2 ft
0.5 - 2.5 mm
20 – 100 mils
Smooth Single sided Textured Rough Textured (RT) Extra Rough Textured (XRT) Colored
White Reflective Conductive
GAI-LAP, CE, GRI-GM 17
Adding to its current line-up of geomembranes that do not only meet but exceed industry standards, Solmax introduces the PREMIUM HD Series, durable high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembrane. The specially engineered formulation helps improve the material’s mechanical properties and enhance the endurance properties namely Stress Crack Resistance (SCR), Standard as well as High Pressure Oxidative Induction Time (OIT), thermal and UV resistance.
Solmax Premium HD Series Standard Characteristics
Roll Width
Roll Thickness
Standard Finish
Prime Finish
Certifications
Metric
Imperial
6.8 - 8.0 m
22.3 – 26.2 ft
1.0 mm – 3.0 mm
COMPANY PROFILE | SOLMAX’S PRODUCTS
Premium HD Series
40 mils – 120 mils
Smooth Single sided Textured Rough Textured (RT) Extra Rough Textured (XRT) Colored
White Reflective Conductive
GAI-LAP, CE, Asqual, GRI-GM 13
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COMPANY PROFILE | SOLMAX’S PRODUCTS
R3 Series The R3 Series is Solmax’s latest innovation for the Oil & Gas Industry. It was specifically designed for containment in this industry. The new R3 Series is ROUGH. RESISTANT. 100% RECYCLABLE. This innovative liner offers the best containment, reduces slip and fall incidents, meets the highest performance standards in the industry and is 100% recyclable, thus reducing its environmental footprint. For all these reasons, whether it is part of the preventive measures under a drilling rig in the Utica Shale play, a fracking job in the Eagle Ford play or in a tank farm in Alberta, Solmax’s R3 Series is the best solution for any containment in the Oil & Gas industry.
Solmax R3 Series
Standard Characteristics
Roll Width
Roll Thickness
Standard Finish Color
Certifications
Metric
Imperial
1.0 - 1.5 mm
40 – 60 mils
6.8 m
22.3 ft
Top side textured
Black, Safety Green
EPA 9090, CE, GAI-LAP
Solmax’s research and development team is continuously striving to develop new products with enhanced properties
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F3 Series At Solmax, we understand that a flexible and weathering resistant geomembrane is in-line with our clients’ needs. But also, that factory-fabricated geomembranes hold tremendous advantages. They are cost-effective, time-efficient and improve the project’s overall quality. High-quality seams performed in a controlled environment are instrumental in completing an installation job successfully and in a timely fashion. With that in mind, Solmax brings to the market the F3 Series, geomembranes specifically formulated for fabricated polyethylene panels. Due to its outstanding FLEXIBILITY, the F3 Series is easy to FABRICATE and easy to FOLD and is sure to benefit the industry: Excellent Flexibility Properties Excellent Weathering Resistance
Proven Installation Efficiency Proven Folding Capabilities
Solmax F3 Series Standard Characteristics
Roll Width
Roll Thickness
Standard Finish Color
Metric
Imperial
0.75 - 1 mm
30 – 40 mils
6.8 m
22.3 ft
Smooth Black
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BioCoverPro Series Solmax’s all new BioCoverPro Series uses a special proprietary blend of HDPE resins and additives that enhance the technical benefits of HDPE liners.
Exceptional high durability benefits include: Excellent chemical resistance against organic waste mill effluent;
High mechanical strength against wind uplift ;
Exceptional impermeability to organic waste mill effluent and CH4 migration;
Increased service life due to superior heat resistance; Tan colored surface for cooler liner temperature.
Great UV resistance;
Exceptional high flexibility benefits include: Added flexibility: Ease of installation, welding quality and speed; Excellent multi-axial strains: more than twice the industry norm;
Outstanding resistance to stress cracking: more than 3 times the industry standard.
Solmax BioCoverPro Series Standard Characteristics
Roll Width
Roll Thickness
Standard Finish Prime Finish
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Metric
Imperial
1.0 - 2.5 mm
40 – 100 mils
8.0 m
26.2 ft
Smooth Tan
Premium LLDPE Series Solmax’s Premium LLDPE Series is made of the best, most performing LLDPE resin available on the market. This Premium series by Solmax enhances all the benefits of standard LLDPE geomembranes. The geomembrane will be easier to weld, will be more resistant to oxidation and UV degradation, have an even better stress crack resistance and, most importantly, offer the best multi-axial deformation of an LLDPE geomembrane available on the market. While the GRI GM-17, standard specification for LLDPE geomembranes, requires typical LLDPE geomembranes to have a multi-axial deformation of at least 30%, Solmax’s Premium LLDPE Series offers a multi-axial deformation of at least 90%. This property addresses one of the main concerns in CCR capping designs, differential settlement of the CCR over time.
Solmax’s Premium LLDPE Series is the best LLDPE geomembrane available on the market to prevent tear or puncture in the geomembrane due to differential settlement. It also has a proprietary blend of additives which will increase the UV resistance and slow down the oxidation of the geomembrane, making it longer lasting than any other LLDPE geomembranes available.
Finally, Solmax’s Premium LLDPE Series is offered in White Reflective Prime Finish to reduce the effects of the heat on the liner, such as wrinkles, shorter life span and weldability issues. Also, it allows for additional and easy quality control.
Premium LLDPE Series
Standard Characteristics
Roll Width
Roll Thickness
Standard Finish Prime Finish
Metric
Imperial
6.0 - 8.0 m
1 - 2.5 mm
22.3 – 26.2 ft
Smooth , Textured Rough Textured
40 – 100 mils
White Reflective Conductive
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EZ FIX Series Born from the desire to ease its clients’ work and make its products more accessible, SOLMAX is pleased to provide the EZ-FIX Series, a series of product targeted to make the life of every installer easier.
As an industry leader and innovator in Geosynthetics, SOLMAX does not only care about the quality of its products and their continuous improvement but also their practical use.
Solmax EZ FIX Standard Characteristics
Roll Width
Roll Thickness
Standard Finish Color
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Metric
Imperial
0.75 - 1 mm
30 – 40 mils
6.8 m
22.3 ft
Smooth Top side textured Safety Green Black
Solmax has been prefabricating the PVC Series geomembranes for over 25 years, while much less chemically resistant than Polyethylene geomembranes, PVC liners still offer great chemical resistance to products such as salt. Their high flexibility and elasticity allows the prefabrication of panels which reduces field seaming. Their low thermal expansion coefficient reduces the wrinkles and chances of damaging the liner during installation.
Solmax PVC Series Standard Characteristics
Panel Size
Panel Thickness Grade
Color
Certifications
Metric
Imperial
Up to 4,500 m2 0.25 - 1.5 mm
Up to 48,500 sq. ft. Standard ASTM D-7176
COMPANY PROFILE | SOLMAX’S PRODUCTS
PVC Series
20 - 60 mils
Fish Grade
Potable Grade (NSF61) White Grey
Black
GAI-LAP, CE
In order to ensure the excellence of its products, all of Solmax’s laboratories are certified under the internationally recognized GAI-LAP program of the Geosynthetics Institute. Solmax has very stringent quality control procedures at all levels; production, sales, technical support, logistics and customer service. Its products are traceable from the moment of production to installation. This gives Solmax a competitive advantage in ensuring customer satisfaction in over 60 countries.
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COMPANY PROFILE | MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT Mr. Jean-Louis Vangeluwe, MBA President Solmax International and Solmax International Asia Pacific
Mr. Vangeluwe is a graduate of the Grande École de Commerce de Nice, Sophia-Antipolis and holds an MBA from the École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Montréal. Mr. Vangeluwe has been involved with Solmax since 1997, primarily in the development of the international sales network in Europe, Russia, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East. As General Manager for Solmax from 2008 to 2012 and since 2014, his objective as President has been to strengthen the Company’s profitability and growth.
Ms. Johanne Bélanger, CA
Vice President Finance and Administration
Ms. Bélanger is a graduate of the École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Montréal and has a degree in Accounting. She is also a chartered accountant, a member of the Ordre des Comptables Agréés du Québec and a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Before joining Solmax in 1998, Ms. Bélanger was employed by a chartered accounting firm as a Senior Accountant and Audit Director. Ms. Bélanger is in charge of the Company’s finances, information systems and Human Resources Department.
Mr. Dominic Bérubé, Eng.
General Manager - Pipes and Accessories, Solmax Chile
Mr. Bérubé has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from the École des Technologies Supérieures de Montréal. He began his career in the geosynthetics industry in 1992 as a field engineer for Solmax, before joining the Sales Department. Mr. Bérubé has built up vast expertise in construction and has participated in Solmax’s international development, particularly in South America. Today, he directs the Chilean business unit which specializes in fluid transportation, more specifically pipes, valves and other accessories.
Mr. Guy Élie, Eng.
Vice President - Quality, Technical Services & Operations
Mr. Élie is a graduate of the École des Technologies Supérieures de Montréal and holds a degree in Civil Engineering and Construction Technology. Mr. Élie has been with Solmax since 1991 and has developed a vast and deep knowledge of construction, polymers science and manufacturing management in relation to geomembranes. He also oversees, directly or indirectly, procurement of raw materials and the quality of Solmax’s products, and plays a key role in the R&D group.
Mr. David Cao, M.Sc.
Vice President Innovation - Asia-Pacific
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Mr. Cao is a graduate of Shanghai Fudan University and the Université de Montréal. He has two Master’s degrees in Polymer Chemistry. Before joining Solmax in 2005, Mr. Cao worked as General Manager for Shanghai Besden Fine Chemicals in China and as R&D Officer for Merck Frost in Canada. He developed strong skills in setting up trade networks for many Canadian companies in China and Southeast Asia. He currently directs the Sales, Customer Service and Logistics Departments for all of Solmax’s activities in the Asian-Pacific region.
Sales Manager Americas
Mr. Payeur is a Civil Engineer Technician and has been with Solmax since 1989 primarily involved in the development of the Sales Network in the Americas, UK, Africa, Middle-East, and Australia. Today he directs the Sales for all of Solmax’s activities in the Americas.
Mr. Jason Zhou
Sales Manager - Asia-Pacific
Mr. Jason Zhou majored in international trading at University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, he has been with Solmax for the past 7 years and helped to developing the Chinese market. Today he directs the sales department for China, Japan and the whole south East Asian territory.
Mr. Allan Jackson
Business Development Manager-International
COMPANY PROFILE | MANAGEMENT
Mr. Paul Payeur
Mr. Jackson is a Civil Engineer with over 25 years experience in Geosynthetics, Construction, & Heavy Civil Engineering, throughout Europe, Russia, and North Africa. Hi is responsible for business development and the sales network throughout, Europe, Russia, Africa, Middle East, and Australasia.
Mr. Jacques Côté, Eng. President, Group Solmax
Ms. Johanne Bélanger, CA Vice President Finance & Administration
Mr. Jean-Louis Vangeluwe, MBA President Solmax International & Solmax International Asia Paci�ic
Mr. Guy Élie, Eng. Vice President Quality, Technical Services & Operations Mr. Allan Jackson Business Development Manager, International
Mr. Dominic Bérubé, Eng. General Manager Pipes & accessories, Solmax Chile
Mr. David Cao, M.Sc. Vice President Innovation Asia-Paci�ic Mr. Paul Payeur Sales Manager Americas
Mr. Jason Zhou Sales Manager Asia-Paci�ic
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COMPANY PROFILE | MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES Solmax’s manufacturing plants (Canada and Malaysia) have several blown film extruders producing many types of polyethylene geomembranes. Solmax processes various types of resins including High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and other polyethylene configurations such as Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE). All of Solmax’s product series can be manufactured with different standard finishes such as smooth or textured surfaces. In addition to these, our product series can be colored, reflective and conductive. These value added geomembranes offer technical and financial advantages that will improve the performance of any project.
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During the production process, all of Solmax’s laboratories and manufacturing plants are staffed with technical experts who ensure that all products meet Solmax’s stringent quality standards.
BASIC BLOWN FILM LINE Nip Rolls
Collapsing Frame
Resin Pellets
Idler Roll
COMPANY PROFILE | BLOWN FILM PROCESS
BLOWN FILM PROCESS
Lay�lat
Bubble
Roll of Film
Air Ring Die
Hopper Extruder
Idler Roll 19
PROJECT REFERENCES | WASTE
Landfill Location: United States, North America Material: Solmax LLDPE Series - Finish: Textured - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.0 mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 88,902 m2 | 956,933 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Landfill
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Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Textured - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 135,805m2 | 1,461,771 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Sweden, Europe Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 17,000 m2 | 182,986 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
PROJECT REFERENCES | WASTE
Landfill
Landfill Location: Australia , Oceania Material: Solmax LLDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Textured - Thickness: 1.0 mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 170,000 m2 | 1,829,864 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada 21
PROJECT REFERENCES | WASTE
Landfill Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Rough Textured - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 128,258 m2 | 1,380,560 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Landfill
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Location: Japan, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 80,850 m2 | 870,262 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Landfill
Location: South Wales, Europe Material: Solmax LLDPE Series - Finish: Textured - Thickness: 1.0 mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 59,000 m2 | 635,070 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Qatar, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 2.0 mm | 80 mils Surface Area: 800,000 m2 | 8,611,128 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Landfill
Landfill
Location: South Africa, Africa Material: Solmax HDPE Series & LLDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 214,100 m2 | 2,304,553 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Russia, Europe Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Textured - Thickness: 2.0 mm | 80 mils Surface Area: 196,560 m2 | 2,115,754 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
PROJECT REFERENCES | WASTE
Landfill
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PROJECT REFERENCES | WASTE
Hazardous Waste Cell Location: Canada, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Textured - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 37,000 m2 | 400,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Waste Cell
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Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 135,700 m2 | 1,461,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Landfill Capping
Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Textured - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 371,421 m2 | 3,997,944 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Chile, South America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Textured - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5mm | 60 mils & 1mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 63,500 m2/ 684,400 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
PROJECT REFERENCES | WASTE
SANITARY LANDFILL
Waste Cell Location: Canada, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 135,700 m2 | 1,461,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
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PROJECT REFERENCES | MINING - HEAP LEACH PAD
Nunavik Nickel Mine Location: Canada, North America Material: Solmax LLDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 2.0 mm | 80 mils Surface Area: 109,936 m2 | 1,183,341 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Gold & Silver Mine Location: Mexico, North America Material: Solmax LLDPE Series - Finish: Textured - Thickness: 2.0 mm | 80 mils Surface Area: 400,000 m2 | 4,305,564 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada 26
Gold Mine
Location: Ghana, Africa Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 390,000 m2 | 4,197,925 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Russia, Europe Material: Solmax HDPE Series & LLDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Single Sided Textured - Thickness: 1.0 - 1.5 mm | 40-60 mils Surface Area: 2,830,057 m2 | 30,462,478 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Gold Mine
Gold Mine
Location: Peru, South America Material: Solmax HDPE Series & LLDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.5 – 2.0 mm | 60-80 mils Surface Area: 444,224 m2 | 4,781,587 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: China, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Rough Textured - Thickness: 2.0 mm | 80 mils Surface Area: 696,360 m2 | 7,495,556 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
PROJECT REFERENCES | MINING - HEAP LEACH PAD
Gold Mine
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PROJECT REFERENCES | MINING - TAILING DAMS
Gold & Copper Mine Location: Canada, North America Material: Solmax LLDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 323,340 m2 | 3,480,402 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Silver, Zinc & Copper Mine Location: Peru, South America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 165,981 m2 | 1,786,604 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada 28
Location: Russia, Europe Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.0 mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 1,400,000 m2 | 15,069,473 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
PROJECT REFERENCES | MINING - TAILING DAMS
Bauxite & Aluminium Mine
Gold Mine Location: Thailand, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.0 mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 806,400 m2 | 8,680,017 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia 29
PROJECT REFERENCES | MINING - TAILING DAMS
Gold Mine Location: Burkina Faso, Africa Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Textured - Thickness: 1.0 mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 120,000 m2 | 1,291,670 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Bauxite Mine
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Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth/Textured - Prime Finish: White Reflective/Conductive - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 162,350 m2 | 2,574,150 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
BAUXITE MINE
Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Single Sided Textured - Prime Finish: Conductive - Thickness: 2mm | 80 mils Surface Area: 91,773 m2 / 987,480 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Australia, Oceania Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Textured - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 1,475,000 m2 / 15 871 000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Iodine Mine
Potassium Salt Mine
PROJECT REFERENCES | MINING - EVAPORATION PONDS
GOLD MINE
Location: Chile, South America Location: Russia, Europe Material: Solmax HDPE Series Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Finish: Smooth & Textured - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils - Thickness: 1.5-2.0 mm | 60-80 mils Surface Area: 1,385,000 m2 | 14,902,600 sqft Surface Area: 61,578 m2 | 662,500 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada Manufacturing Plant: Canada 31
PROJECT REFERENCES | MINING - EVAPORATION PONDS
Sodium Chloride Salts, Potassium, Lithium & Boric Acids Evaporation Ponds Location: Chile, South America Material: Solmax PVC Series - Thickness: 0.75 mm | 30 mils Surface Area: 34,000,000 m2 | 365,972,940 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Iodine Salts Evaporation Ponds Location: Chile, South America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.0 mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 1,086,223 m2 | 11,692,006 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada 32
Location: Indonesia, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 0.5 mm | 20 mils Surface Area: 1,960,000 m2 | 21,097,263 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
PROJECT REFERENCES | MINING - EVAPORATION PONDS
Salts Evaporation Ponds
Lithium Evaporation Ponds Location: Chile, South America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.0 – 1.5 mm | 40 – 60 mils Surface Area: 43,107 m2 | 464,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada 33
PROJECT REFERENCES | ENERGY - UNCONVENTIONAL GAS EXTRACTION
EQT Rosemount Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax LLDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.0 mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 4,180 m2 | 45,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Gulfport Impoundment Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax LLDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.0 mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 58,190 m2 | 626,352 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada 34
Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax R3 Series - Finish: Single Sided Textured - Prime Finish: Safety Green - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 243,180 m2 | 2,617,600 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
PROJECT REFERENCES | ENERGY - SHALE GAS
Drilling Pads
Above Ground Storage Tanks Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax LLDPE Series - Finish: Smooth/Textured - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.0 - 1.5 mm | 40 - 60 mils Surface Area: 117,200 m2 | 1,260,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
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PROJECT REFERENCES | ENERGY - COAL ASH
Coal Ash Residue Ponds
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Location: Guatemala, South America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 59,279 m2 | 638,074 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Nova Scotia Power Ash Disposal Closure
Coal Ash Residue Ponds - Dhenkanal
Location: Canada, North America Material: Solmax LLDPE Series - Finish: Textured - Thickness: 1.0mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 203,660 m2 | 2,191,446 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: India, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 0.75 mm | 30 mils Surface Area: 900,000 m2 | 9,687,519 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Coal Seam Gas - Reedy Creek
Location: Australia, Oceania Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Prime Finish: Conductive - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 241,428 m2 | 2,598,709 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Australia, Oceania Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Single Sided Textured - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 546,810 m2 | 5,885,813 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Coal Seam Gas - Surat Bassin
Coal Seam Gas - Spring Sully Ponds
Location: Australia, Oceania Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 2.0 mm | 80 mils Surface Area: 840,000 m2 | 9,041,684 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Location: Australia, Oceania Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Single Sided Textured - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5 | 60 mils Surface Area: 1,015,420 m2 | 10,929,889 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
PROJECT REFERENCES | ENERGY - COAL SEAM GAS
Daandine Brine Pond
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PROJECT REFERENCES | ENERGY - PETROLEUM-OIL SANDS 38
Petroleum Oil Sands Fort McMurray
Petroleum Industrial gas pond Keyera
Location: Canada, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Single Sided Textured & Textured - Thickness: 1.5 – 2.0 mm | 60 – 80 mils Surface Area: 178,252 m2 | 1,918,688 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Canada, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Single Sided Textured - Thickness: 1.5 – 2.0 mm | 60 – 80 mils Surface Area: 160,050 m2 | 1,722,138 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Shell Petroleum & Qatar Petroleum
Tanker Cargo Complex
Location: Qatar, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Single Sided Textured - Thickness: 1.5 – 3.0 mm | 60 – 120 mils Surface Area: 360,000 m2 | 3,875,007 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Russia, Europe Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.0 mm | 40 mils Surface Area: 103,400 m2 | 1,112,988 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Canada, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Single Sided Textured - Prime Finish: White Reflective & Conductive - Thickness: 1.5mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 740,806 m2 | 7,973,969 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
PETROLIUM-OIL SANDS
IOL Nabiye
Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 176,137 m2 | 1,895,924 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Canada, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth & Textured - Thickness: 1.5mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 100,571 m2 | 1,082,144 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
PROJECT REFERENCES | ENERGY - PETROLEUM-OIL SANDS
Oil Sands Extraction
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PROJECT REFERENCES | ENERGY - BIOGAS - BIODIGESTER POND
ES Bio Energy Location: Malaysia, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.0-1.5mm | 40-60 mils Surface Area: 38,086 m2 | 410,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Crystal Lagoon
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Location: Malaysia, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 16,800 m2 | 181,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Location: Thailand, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Prime Finish: White Reflective - Thickness: 1.5-2.0 mm | 60-80 mils Surface Area: 12,880 m2 | 139,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
PROJECT REFERENCES | ENERGY - BIOGAS - BIODIGESTER POND
EPC Biogas
Biodigester pond Location: Malaysia, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 16,800 m2 | 181,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia 41
PROJECT REFERENCES | WATER
Central Plain Water Canal Location: New Zealand, Oceania Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Single Sided Textured - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 976,720 m2 | 10,513,326 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
WATER TREATMENT PLANT Location: USA, North America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Single Sided Textured - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 3,500 m2 | 38,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada 42
Location: United Kingdom, Europe Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Single Sided Textured - Prime Finish: Tan - Thickness: 2.5 mm | 120 mils Surface Area: 37,600 m2 | 404,700 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Canada
PROJECT REFERENCES | WATER
WAVEGARDEN SURF LAGOON
Irrigation ponds Location: New Zealand, Oceania Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Single Sided Textured - Thickness: 1.5 mm | 60 mils Surface Area: 35,700 m2 | 461,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia 43
PROJECT REFERENCES | AQUACULTURE 44
Fish Farms
Fish Farms
Location: Indonesia, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 0.50 mm | 20 mils Surface Area: 201,600 m2 | 2,170,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Location: Indonesia, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 0.50 mm | 20 mils Surface Area: 168,000 m2 | 1,808,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Fish Farms
Fish Farms
Location: Brunei, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 0.65 mm | 25 mils Surface Area: 189,000 m2 | 2,034,300 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Location: Philippines, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 0.50 mm | 20 mils Surface Area: 168,600 m2 | 1,808,000 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Location: Vietnam, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 0.5 – 1.5 mm | 20 – 60 mils Surface Area: 200,000 m2 | 2,152,782 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
Camanica Shrimp Farm
Kerpan Shrimp Farm
Location: Nicaragua, South America Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 0.75 mm | 30 mils Surface Area: 1,077,752 m2 | 11,600,825 ft2 Manufacturing Plant: Canada
Location: Malaysia, Asia Material: Solmax HDPE Series - Finish: Smooth - Thickness: 0.65 mm | 25 mils Surface Area: 825,800 m2 | 8,888,836 sqft Manufacturing Plant: Malaysia
PROJECT REFERENCES | AQUACULTURE
BIM Shrimp Farm
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COMPANY PROFILE | QUALITY CONTROL PLAN
QUALITY CONTROL PLAN POLYETHYLENE GEOMEMBRANES MANUFACTURING PROGRAM SCOPE
The present manual was developed and implemented by Solmax International Inc., in order to describe the plant quality control procedures. This manual provides an overview of all the quality control procedures, from resin selection (including reception and storage) to roll manufacturing (including identification, material flaws, manipulation and storage).
QUALITY CONTROL STRUCTURE
Solmax has an on-site quality assurance laboratory at each manufacturing facility. Each laboratory is equipped, well-staffed and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year to maintain a high level of quality and up-to-the-minute results of Solmax’s finished products.
To ensure that only products meeting Solmax and/or the customer’s requirements are produced, qualified and experienced Quality Control personnel are responsible for monitoring, testing and providing feedback to the production teams. For each manufacturing site, the Quality Control team is made up of technicians, engineers, plant managers and reports directly to the Vice President Quality, Operations & Technical Services.
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Resin Reception By train or truck Sampling On each delivery for quality control Laboratory testing Density, ASTM D-1505 Melt Index ASTM D-1278 (Condition E & F)
NO
Resin meets the speci�ications?
Return of the resin to supplier
Geomembrane sampling A sample measuring 30 cm x roll width is to be removed from each roll and allowed acclimatize to standard laboratory conditions for testing.
Resin pumping In one of the silos, for production uses.
YES
COMPANY PROFILE | QUALITY CONTROL PLAN
GENERAL FLOW CHART
Geomembrane Production Visual inspection of the �inal product. Veri�ication of production parameters Veri�ication of thickness characteristics
YES
Resin meets the visual inspections? NO
Laboratory testing Each roll is controlled in accordance with the methods and frequencies speci�ied on the technical data sheet.
Non-compliant product The roll will be identi�ied as non-complying and re-evaluated by the Technical department
Geomembrane meets technical speci�ications? YES Final Preparation Upon approval of a laboratory technician, the roll is identi�ied with 3 labels and then placed in the designated area, until delivered to client.
CLIENT
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COMPANY PROFILE | QUALITY CONTROL PLAN
RAW MATERIAL QUALITY CONTROL Solmax uses resin from internationally recognized resin manufacturers. Upon reception, each lot is given a batch number to ease identification and traceability of raw materials. The incoming resin used by Solmax is monitored by Solmax’ Quality Control Department.
RESIN MANUFACTURERS
The resin manufacturers need to provide quality control data documentation to Solmax, confirming for each lot that the raw materials test results comply with Solmax specifications for the following properties:
Property
Density
Melt Index
Oxidative Induction Time (OIT)
Test Method
ASTM D 1505 / D792
ASTM D 1238 Condition E ASTM D-3895
The carbon black content is applicable if the resin is preblended (Carbon Black Content specification ASTM D4218). When the resin is not preblent, carbon black is added during the production of the geomembrane roll.
PRODUCT QUALITY REPORT
Each lot of raw material and of carbon black material from a supplier is accompanied by an analysis certificate. A copy of this report is sent directly to the quality control department for approval before use.
RESIN AND ADDITIVE STORAGE
The resin colorants and additives are stored in a manner to allow preservation of their properties, traceability of materials, and to use on a first in first out basis.
BATCH PREPARATION
At Solmax, all resin & carbon black are carried by vacuum system to avoid any contamination. In addition to the QA/QC standard procedure and upon specific request of a project, we at Solmax confirm that:
1. The virgin resin shall be mixed with the appropriate amount of carbon black, as per the project specification. 2. Carbon Black content is to be monitored during production. 3. Rolls which fail to meet the specification for carbon black are discarded. 48
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Solmax international has two manufacturing plants for polyethylene geomembranes. The first one is located in Varennes, Québec, Canada, on the south-shore of Montréal. The plant comprises of three film production units: 2 three layers co-extruded production lines and 1 single layer production line. The plant has a total geomembrane production capacity of approximately 36 million kg annually. The second plant, Pelabuhan Klang, Malaysia, is equipped with 2 three layers co-extruded production units and has a production capacity of approximately 27 million kg annually.
These equipments can produce all the common types of polyethylene geomembrane ranging from 6.15 to 8 m in width, with thicknesses between 0.5 and 3.0 mm. Solmax is able to transform several types of resins, including High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and other polyethylene configuration, as well as linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). All these resins can be used in the manufacturing of smooth or textured (on one or both sides, in order to improve the friction properties) geomembranes.
COMPANY PROFILE | QUALITY CONTROL PLAN
ROLL QUALITY CONTROL
MANUFACTURING QUALITY ASSURANCE
Solmax’s manufacturing Quality Control policy is to adhere to the highest standards of quality. All employees are required to strictly adhere to all published Quality Control standards at all times. Quality Assurance is an attitude that must prevail among all employees and that attitude, coupled with a strong Quality Control program, will ensure the highest quality of product possible.
Solmax quality assurance department assures that only products meeting Solmax and/or the customer’s requirements are released for shipment. Solmax’s Quality Control and research laboratory will perform simultaneous testing to assure control over all products. The laboratory will also be capable of supporting manufacturing, product development, and research needs. To this end, Solmax is sensitive to Quality Assurance suggestions from its personnel, and welcomes the suggestions of its customers. The production of rolls is monitored and rolls are periodically inspected visually for identification of all repetitive defects by Solmax QC Inspectors as well as Operators. Any roll identified as nonconforming is set aside and stored separately. The production lines are equipped with holes detectors (spark tester) into which all materials go before being wound into rolls. If there is a hole in the geomembrane sheet, an alarm advises the operators who discards the roll.
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COMPANY PROFILE | QUALITY CONTROL PLAN
1. Geomembrane tests are to be conducted in accordance with Solmax technical data sheet and/or the project specifications. The information concerning the tests, test methods, specifications, testing frequencies and minimum values are indicated on the technical data sheet. 2. For each roll produced, a sample measuring 30 cm x roll width is to be removed and allowed to acclimatize to standard laboratory testing conditions.
3. Standardized dies are used to prepare the testing specimens. Dies are to be inspected for imperfections on a punctual basis. Dies not meeting ASTM Standards are rejected.
TEST DATA AND ARCHIVES
For each roll produced, a sample is identified and kept for archive.
Tests results are stored in a database to allow traceability and to issue conformity certificates. Test reports are also available upon customers’ request.
TEST EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION
In accordance with the industry’s best practices, Solmax International is also responsible for ensuring that:
Appropriate test equipment of required accuracy and precision is used to ensure that accurate tests and measurements are conducted in accordance with the properties of the materials specified; Equipment is uniquely identified, kept and used in the correct manner/environment and that it is secure.
All laboratory equipment is routinely checked to ensure proper operating conditions and calibration. They are periodically calibrated; Calibration procedures and record calibrations are established, documented and filed;
CONFORMANCE TESTING The QAC will review the test data results from Solmax. If necessary, they can select random samples for conformance testing.
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TRACEABILITY AND ROLL IDENTIFICATION
Each manufactured geomebrane roll is given a unique roll number. All manufacturing and quality control data relative to each roll is stored in the same database, under the roll number. This identification allows full traceability. Three labels identify each roll: one inside the core and two others under the first wrap of material, directly on the geomembrane sheet, at each end of the roll. These labels show the roll number, resin blend, product code, dimensions, weight and date of manufacture.
ROLL HANDLING AND STORAGE
The equipment used to handle the rolls must allow the handling, with ease, of a 2270 kg (5000 lbs) roll, without damaging it. Each roll is equipped with two polyester or nylon slings to allow for it to be handled properly. It is also possible to introduce a lift truck’s metal axis in the roll core to move it.
COMPANY PROFILE | QUALITY CONTROL PLAN
IDENTIFICATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE
The polyethylene geomembrane rolls do not need a protective wrapping for outside storage. The geomembrane rolls can be stacked up to 4 rolls high for smooth geomembrane and up to 3 rolls high for textured geomembrane, without crushing the inside of the roll. They should not be placed in mud or in any places where there is an excess of water, or other kind of materials that could damage the geomembrane. Prior to being shipped, each roll must be visually inspected and approved for transport.
CONTROL OF NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT Any material showing damages, such as holes or not meeting the specifications are identified as non-conforming and stored apart from others. Depending on the problem, the non-conforming rolls are either downgraded or recycled.
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ANNEX A SOLMAX’S CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate CA06/3886. 01 The management system of
Solmax International Inc. Lot 28, Jalan Sungai Pi nang 4/2, Taman Perindustrian Pulau Indah, Fasa 28, Mukim Klang, 42920 Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of
ISO 14001 :2004
SG$
For the following activities
Polyethylene geomembrane and extrusion rods manufacturing and commercialization, PVC geomembrane pre-assembling and commercialization. Further clarifications regarding the scope of this certificate and the applicability of ISO 14001 :2004 requirements may be obtained by consulting the organization
This certificate is valid from 19 July 2015 until 19 July 2018 and remains valid subject to satisfactory surveillance audits. Recertification audit due a minimum of 60 days before the expiration date. Issue 5 : 21 July 2015. Certified since: July 2006 Multiple certificates have been issued for this scope The main certificate is numbered CA06/3886.00 Authorized by
ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION BODY
John Woodman Senior Vice President SSC. North America SGS Systems & Services Certification, a Division of SGS North America, Inc. 201 Route 17 North, Rutherford, NJ 07070, USA t (201) 508-3000 f (201) 935-4555 www.us.sgs.com This certificate remains the property of SGS and shall be returned upon request
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