Business Details
14 Years
experience
Turnkey Waterway Barrier Solutions
Geniglace has been delivering specialized engineering solutions for waterway barriers since 2012, building on over four decades of collective expertise in ice and debris management. Our team of seasoned engineers combines academic knowledge with hands-on field experience to design, supply, and install turnkey barrier systems that withstand extreme environmental conditions. We specialize in addressing complex challenges across diverse industries, including hydroelectric power generation, maritime infrastructure, and environmental protection. Our proprietary methodologies ensure each component is engineered to resist ice loading, debris accumulation, and hydrodynamic forces using historic environmental data.With over 100 successful installations, we maintain rigorous quality control throughout every project lifecyclefrom initial survey to final handover. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and client collaboration has established us as Canada's leading provider of waterway barrier technology. We continuously invest in R&D to advance boom design and deployment techniques, ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of cold-region engineering.
Services
Debris Management
Ice Control
Public Safety Booms
Ship Arrest Systems
Ice Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of cold-region engineering expertise
- Our turnkey solutions handle complete barrier projects from design to installation
- Steel boom systems engineered for extreme ice and debris conditions
- Minimal maintenance requirements with 25-year durability in standard environments
- Custom solutions for unique challenges like ship arrest systems
Services
Debris Management
Our debris booms retain and divert floating debris to prevent hydroelectric dam intake blockages. Engineered steel systems withstand high currents and coarse debris, maintaining waterway functionality while reducing maintenance requirements. Solutions incorporate environmental data to predict worst-case scenarios, ensuring reliable performance in critical infrastructure protection applications.
Ice Control
Custom ice booms create stable upstream ice covers to prevent frazil ice accumulation at hydro facilities. Systems reduce operational disruptions by controlling ice movement through mechanical resistance and strategic placement. Designed using historic ice formation patterns and hydrodynamic forces to maintain consistent water flow during winter conditions.
Public Safety Booms
Visible safety barriers warn recreational users away from hazardous waters near dams and industrial sites. Available in seasonal or permanent configurations, these systems combine high-visibility markers with durable construction to withstand environmental forces while maintaining clear safety boundaries year-round.
Ship Arrest Systems
Engineered ship arrest booms protect critical infrastructure from vessel impacts. Systems safely halt unauthorized vessels using energy-absorbing components that stop large ships while maintaining structural integrity. Custom solutions address unique challenges like the A30 bridge protection system in Montreal, capable of stopping 35,000-tonne vessels at 3.5 knots.
Ice Monitoring
Comprehensive ice thickness monitoring services support safe operations in frozen environments. Using advanced measurement technologies, we provide real-time data on ice stability and formation patterns to optimize maintenance scheduling and ensure personnel safety in extreme cold conditions.
People
Razek Abdelnour
President
MSc engineer with extensive Arctic conditions expertise, founded Geniglace in 2012 after distinguished offshore structures career. Leads R&D initiatives and mentors engineering team.
Elie Abdelnour
Principal Engineer
PEng with 20+ years experience in boom design and fluid dynamics. Oversees engineering standards and project execution from concept through completion for complex waterway projects.
Matt Kilmer
Design Specialist
EIT with civil engineering background manages manufacturing and installation processes. Ensures quality control through on-site supervision and real-time engineering solutions during deployments.
Oluchi Eze
Project Manager
EIT providing technical support through client consultations, cost estimation, and project scheduling. Coordinates team activities and conducts site supervision for multiple installations.
Questions
What services does Geniglace specialize in?
We specialize in debris management, ice control, public safety booms, ship arrest systems, and ice monitoring for waterway protection.
How do your ice control systems work?
Our ice booms create stable ice covers upstream of hydro facilities, reducing frazil ice buildup that causes operational disruptions.
Are your booms suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, our steel booms are engineered to withstand extreme ice loading, debris accumulation, and high current forces in cold regions.
Do you handle complete barrier projects?
Yes, we provide turnkey solutions from initial survey through design, supply, installation, and maintenance of waterway barriers.
How long do your systems last?
Our steel booms typically require minimal maintenance for 25 years, depending on environmental conditions.
