Geosynthetic interlayers are a critical component in roadway paving projects. These non woven polymer paving fabrics provide a cost-effective pavement moisture barrier and give resistance to reflective cracking, but recyclability has been a concern.  A concern no more: thanks to PETROMAT Enviro from Propex.The Enviro line was introduced in 2019. It’s a polymer-based paving fabric…

When QSM’s Steven Gros, saw an engineering spec sheet on a commercial project, in Opelousas, he saw a value engineering opportunity and immediately thought of StormTech® drainage. He called Rene Daigle at ADS to talk about proposing a StormTech system for use at a suburban shopping center. ADS produced a design that met the requirements…

Glasco Ultraviolet is the leader in ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVG) as a disinfectant method that uses short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate microorganisms. The process works by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting DNA, which breaks down vital cellular functions. Glasco Ultraviolet has manufactured UV water and wastewater disinfection systems for more than 60 years….

QSM — a regional leader in sales and service for the process equipment industry — has signed two new agreements with original equipment manufacturers.  With agreements now in place, QSM adds Electrolytic Technologies and Proco to its line card of solutions for the water treatment and wastewater treatment industry. QSM will serve as Master Agent…

QSM announces it now is a distributor of Tensar International Corp. QSM represents Tensar geogrid in Louisiana. Many construction projects are currently underway, and many others are scheduled to start soon. In fact, the Louisiana Legislature passed an infrastructure bill last year to guarantee funding of $700 million for roads and bridges projects statewide, and Tensar is…

StormTech® detention systems have fast become a “go to” solution for stormwater management in Orleans parish. Now, that trend is gaining traction across the region. Learn more about StormTech …StormTech is celebrated in the tight confines, and challenging soil conditions within New Orleans’ city limits. The city implemented a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, known as Article…

Airvac vacuum systems are a cost-effective alternative to gravity sewer systems. Vacuum systems are particularly attractive in environmentally sensitive areas and when difficult subsurface conditions exist such as high groundwater table, unstable soils, rock and restricted construction conditions. QSM has entered into a manufacturer’s rep agreement with Airvac®, a solution provided by Aqseptence Group. Aqseptence…

QSM works, and many contractors are working now, too. In this time of uncertainty, it’s good to read good news — so that’s what we’re going to do. We’re bringing you this roundup as a way to shine a light, and to foster camaraderie across our industry. Infrastructure, private & public construction, and engineering are…

Whether your needs are for thickening, dewatering, or composting, BDP Industries has you covered. The family-owned company was founded in Greenwich, NY in 1978, and initially supplied belt dewatering presses (this, “BDP”). Today the company supplies solid / liquid separation and composting, to most industries and municipalities.  BDP Industries’ main products include belt presses, screw…

QSM’s TJ Truxillo first started work on the Valhi Drainage project in October, 2017 It was then when he encountered project plans for an important drainage project in Terrebonne parish. Project design specs called for design and manufacturing of custom-made flap gates, and TJ began coordinating efforts with Waterman Valve, LLC.  Waterman is a leading…

SPIRAC® USA Inc. produces high quality products, and at QSM — quality is in our name. That’s why QSM approached SPIRAC®, and asked to serve as a manufacturer’s rep, and … that’s how we’re kicking off calendar year 2020.  QSM built its reputation as a dependable and knowledgeable manufacturer’s representative. We serve the US Gulf…

QSM has been supplying high-quality precast concrete products since its inception — among these is a full line of reinforced concrete pipe in varying sizes, and no size order is too large, or too small.  Case in point: Durr Heavy Construction worked closely with QSM on a project on the West Bank of Jefferson parish. The…

When Wes LeBlanc was growing up, he had a natural curiosity about how things worked. “I always wanted to explore things from the perspective of how they were built, and see if I could take things apart and put them back together again,” says LeBlanc.  Raised in Thibodaux, LeBlanc attended Nicholls State University for one…

There’s been no lull in drainage infrastructure projects this summer in metro New Orleans. Drive across the area, and you’ll see drainage infrastructure projects in-the-works from Lafitte to Lake Pontchartrain. QSM provides civil site prep solutions to engineering projects across the state, the list below highlights some of those projects underway this summer. Hurricane Isaac…

QSM, a well-known Louisiana based sales company, is a process equipment manufacturers sales rep. QSM recently added four original equipment manufacturers to its process equipment / environmental sales division. New products include engineered solutions from AdEdge Technologies, EIM: Electric Actuators, Excelsior Blower Systems, and Tank Connection. QSM will represent each of these companies in an…

The University of New Orleans, Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, each made announcements this past week regarding infrastructure and civil engineering.  Green Infrastructure, Stormwater Management, Coastal Erosion and Sustainability Initiatives are All on Tap. First, Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Dr. Jay Clune, president of Nicholls State University…