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Rockfall and Geohazard Mitigation Systems<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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PROVEN | DURABILITY | PERFORMANCE | QUALITY<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

For over 140 years, Maccaferri has been a leading supplier of materials to the construction industry. While recognized as the innovator of the gabion basket, Maccaferri is also a pioneer of the rockfall and geohazard mitigation industry in the United States, Canada, and throughout the world. Our products and systems have been used by the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and other federal and state agencies and transportation departments in the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n

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Maccaferri solutions have been tested and certified by leading institutes, in accordance with the latest industry standards, and are designed using state-of-the-art modeling techniques. Developed in conjunction with engineers and contractors, Maccaferri\u2019s Rockfall and Geohazard Mitigation Systems are durable, effective, and simple to install.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Simple & Pinned Drapery Systems<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Maccaferri\u2019s simple and pinned drapery systems featuring SteelGrid\u2122HR, MacArmour\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> (previously RockMesh\u00ae<\/sup>), and High Energy Absorption (HEA) Panels,<\/strong> offer the highest tensile and punch strength available in the market.  Providing high strength at low elongation and deformation, these systems are engineered for the most demanding rockfall mitigation projects. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Soil Nailing Surface Treatments<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

MacMat\u00ae<\/sup>R and MacMat\u00ae<\/sup>HS<\/strong> provide a two-layer composite of a turf reinforcement mat extruded on to a high-strength steel wire mesh, allowing for simple and fast installation of a single layer.  Their high-strength and stiffness allow for greater surface soil stabilization, resulting in greater anchor spacing and cost-savings to the owner.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Dynamic Rockfall Barriers<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Maccaferri\u2019s Dynamic Rockfall Barriers<\/strong> are designed to intercept boulders and rocks with energy capacities ranging from 35 kJ to 9000 kJ. These barriers are independently tested to the highest industry standards, ensuring the greatest level of performance and reliability.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Hybrid Barriers & Attenuators<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Maccaferri\u2019s Hybrid Barriers and Attenuators combine the energy absorption capabilities of dynamic rockfall barriers with the reduced maintenance of rockfall draperies. Maccaferri\u2019s systems have been tested and proven to provide among the highest level of performance available in the industry.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Debris Flow & Shallow Landslide Barriers<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Maccaferri Debris Flow and Shallow Landslide Barriers are tested and certified to tackle the toughest geohazard mitigation challenges. These systems are robust and adaptable, because of the patented energy-dissipating devices, ensuring resilience and effectiveness in even the most active geohazard zones.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Rockfall Embankments<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Rockfall embankments are scalable to suit each hazard where large or repeated impacts are expected including landslides, rockfalls, and avalanches. Embankments can be designed to any height featuring reinforced soil designs to withstand impact energies of over 20,000 kJ.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Snow Avalanche Protection<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Maccaferri offers AVAMAC Snow Nets and ERDOX\u00ae<\/sup> Snow Umbrellas<\/strong> designed to stabilize snowpack at the potential avalanche detachment zone, thereby significantly reducing the threat to infrastructure and winter sports resorts.  Lightweight and easy-to-install, Maccaferri Snow Avalanche Protection systems are suitable for a wide range of snow depths and slope surfaces.  View an Avalanche Protection Success Story<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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HELLOMAC Geo\u2014Smart Rockfall Monitoring<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

HELLOMAC Geo<\/a> is an innovative alert system that can be seamlessly integrated with most of our rockfall protection solutions. This lightweight, easy-to-install system alerts you in the event of a rockfall, making it a smart upgrade to monitor and maintain your rockfall protection effortlessly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Simple & Pinned Drapery Systems<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Maccaferri\u2019s simple and pinned drapery systems featuring SteelGrid\u2122HR, MacArmour\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> (previously RockMesh\u00ae<\/sup>), and High Energy Absorption (HEA) Panels,<\/strong> offer the highest tensile and punch strength available in the market.  Providing high strength at low elongation and deformation, these systems are engineered for the most demanding rockfall mitigation projects. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Soil Nailing Surface Treatments<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

MacMat\u00ae<\/sup>R and MacMat\u00ae<\/sup>HS<\/strong> provide a two-layer composite of a turf reinforcement mat extruded on to a high-strength steel wire mesh, allowing for simple and fast installation of a single layer.  Their high-strength and stiffness allow for greater surface soil stabilization, resulting in greater anchor spacing and cost-savings to the owner.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"\"
Dynamic Rockfall Barriers<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Maccaferri\u2019s Dynamic Rockfall Barriers<\/strong> are designed to intercept boulders and rocks with energy capacities ranging from 35 kJ to 9000 kJ. These barriers are independently tested to the highest industry standards, ensuring the greatest level of performance and reliability.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"\"
Hybrid Barriers & Attenuators<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Maccaferri\u2019s Hybrid Barriers and Attenuators combine the energy absorption capabilities of dynamic rockfall barriers with the reduced maintenance of rockfall draperies. Maccaferri\u2019s systems have been tested and proven to provide among the highest level of performance available in the industry.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Debris Flow & Shallow Landslide Barriers<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Maccaferri Debris Flow and Shallow Landslide Barriers are tested and certified to tackle the toughest geohazard mitigation challenges. These systems are robust and adaptable, because of the patented energy-dissipating devices, ensuring resilience and effectiveness in even the most active geohazard zones.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Rockfall Embankments<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Rockfall embankments are scalable to suit each hazard where large or repeated impacts are expected including landslides, rockfalls, and avalanches. Embankments can be designed to any height featuring reinforced soil designs to withstand impact energies of over 20,000 kJ.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Snow Avalanche Protection<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Maccaferri offers AVAMAC Snow Nets and ERDOX\u00ae<\/sup> Snow Umbrellas<\/strong> designed to stabilize snowpack at the potential avalanche detachment zone, thereby significantly reducing the threat to infrastructure and winter sports resorts.  Lightweight and easy-to-install, Maccaferri Snow Avalanche Protection systems are suitable for a wide range of snow depths and slope surfaces.  View an Avalanche Protection Success Story<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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HELLOMAC Geo\u2014Smart Rockfall Monitoring<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

HELLOMAC Geo<\/a> is an innovative alert system that can be seamlessly integrated with most of our rockfall protection solutions. This lightweight, easy-to-install system alerts you in the event of a rockfall, making it a smart upgrade to monitor and maintain your rockfall protection effortlessly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Interested in any of our rockfall mitigation systems?
Get in touch with our team to discuss the best option for your project. <\/h5>
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Meet the Team<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Mike Koutsourais, PE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Geohazard Mitigations Business Unit Manager, North America<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Connect with Michael<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n

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Ben Lawson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Assistant Business <\/strong>
Unit Manager <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Connect with Ben<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n

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Sage Evans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Geohazards Technical Representative, Western Region<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Connect with Sage<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n

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Lucas Martins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Geohazards Technical Representative, Eastern Region<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Connect with Lucas<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n