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Geosynthetics use manmade materials to improve land or soil-based conditions during construction and civil engineering projects. At Geoworks, we offer six types of geosynthetics used for six main functions: separation, protection, filtration, erosion control, reinforcement, and drainage.

If you are new to geosynthetics or looking at working more sustainably, you might initially view a manmade product as detrimental to the environment. However, there is more to being environmentally friendly than just what a product is made from...

Trees are the silent heroes of our urban landscape, providing aesthetic beauty and essential environmental benefits. As our cities and towns expand, the need to protect these natural treasures has never been more critical. 

Wrekin Products, a name synonymous with excellence in the civil engineering sector, is proud to unveil Geoworks, a new identity and standalone division dedicated to our comprehensive geosynthetics offering.

Geotextiles play an important role in an array of construction projects, from the creation of access roads to providing the all-important layers under new building foundations. But specifiers and merchants alike can be confused over which is the best choice - woven or nonwoven? Our geosynthetics team takes a look at the options.

Even the smallest plastic items can take hundreds of years to decompose, so mindless creation and discarding is undoubtedly harmful, but when used correctly there are many hidden benefits.

With so many benefits of using geocells, it’s easy to overlook all the ways that they may be helpful within modern construction and civil engineering projects. Geocells provide cellular confinement for various types of material infill, offering a durable solution for erosion control on embankments and slopes.