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Two significant developments related to the Flint, MI, lead-tainted water crisis popped up recently and, sad to say, I’m not surprised. As the repercussions continue to reverberate, public pressure mounts on local and state officials who in any way could be held culpable for the disaster. Now, predictably, it is time for those politicians in charge to assign blame and try to right their sinking ship. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has filed a civil lawsuit against both Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN) and water operating company, Veolia, claiming their negligence caused and exacerbated Flint’s water crisis. When political careers are at stake, the list of candidates to take the fall can broaden in scope no matter how much it is offtarget. The engineering firm of LAN, along with Veolia, were hired by the city of Flint to aid with its major water issues. LAN and Veolia represent easy targets. Someone has to pay for the state and city’s mistakes, so why not outsiders? This makes for great headlines to help assuage public sentiment against state officials. Ironically, a task force appointed by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder largely blamed the state for the emergency and didn’t even mention LAN in its comprehensive report. Most likely the Michigan Attorney General knows he doesn’t have much of a case either. This is a civil lawsuit, not criminal. Odds are it will never make it to court. But if it diverts attention and political heat away for even a short time, it’s an effective gambit. From the attorney general’s perspective, the best case scenario would be for LAN and the state to settle out of court. The worst case scenario would be that the attorney general drops the case after much investigation and due diligence, but not without admonishing LAN for moral turpitude in the execution of its fiduciary responsibilities towards the citizens of Flint and Michigan. Either scenario may be morally flawed, but that’s generally how this type of lawsuit plays out. Kudos to LAN for deciding not to
Ultimately, people want and need answers as to how this disaster could have happened. But politically, it presents a nightmare. A scapegoat is needed and the way this investigation is proceeding it is increasingly taking the path of a witch hunt rather than simply seeking the truth. play the political game, as has its codefendant Veolia. Both companies are vigorously fighting back and producing a paper trail demonstrating their fulfilling of fiduciary efforts. LAN specifically warned the city of Flint about corrosion issues and the needs to test the system extensively when changes were implemented. The warnings fell on deaf ears. In fact, LAN’s scope of work was reduced to the point that the engineering firm was not involved in water quality determinations in any form. The second very interesting development was also somewhat ironic. It was revealed that Michigan Attorney General Schuette’s investigation is now asking to more than triple the amount previously allocated by the state. Originally, $1.5 million was allocated so the attorney general and the law firm hired to handle the investigation, Flood Law, could determine fault. That was apparently not enough. The attorney general is asking for an additional $3.4 million. Explained a spokesperson, “The attorney general is running an independent, broad-based investigation team that will leave no stone unturned. That is what the citizens of Flint, and Michigan as a whole, want and deserve.” Of course, there was no comment on the fact that
the hired-gun law firm, Flood Law, is a major campaign contributor to both the attorney general and the embattled governor. Ultimately, people want and need answers as to how this disaster could have happened. But politically, it presents a nightmare. A scapegoat is needed and the way this investigation is proceeding, it is increasingly taking the path of a witch hunt rather than simply seeking the truth. I concur that the blame needs to be properly addressed and those responsible removed from their positions to avoid further errors in judgment, and even held accountable within the parameters of the law. There seems to be plenty of blame to go around ranging from local officials blindly following bad advice from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to the federal Environmental Protection Agency – all of which should absolutely be held responsible for ignoring warnings signs and sound engineering practices. (Ironically, one of those companies issuing strong warnings and waving caution flags was LAN.) At some point the childish fingerpointing and inane attempts to blame someone needs to stop. It smacks of political desperation and grandstanding. Perhaps the Michigan attorney general does have some kind of smoking gun document that would implicate LAN and Veolia, and if so, they should be prosecuted. Most likely, however, no such evidence exists outside of hearsay and inaccurate assumptions generated by those officials themselves up to their necks in alligators and seeking to deflect blame. Flint, the state of Michigan and the EPA need to accept their missteps, figure out what went wrong immediately and implement proper procedures so these mistakes are never repeated. The repercussions are just too horrendous to do anything else.
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NEWSLINE LATEST INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS Municipal Water Infrastructure CAPEX To Exceed $532 Billion By 2025 According to Bluefield Research, capital expenditures (CAPEX) for U.S. municipal water and wastewater utilities are expected to exceed $532 billion between 2016 and 2025, almost 28 percent more than CAPEX during the last 10 years. A significant decrease in federal funding for water utilities -- $4.3 billion in 2014 from $16 billion in 1976 – passes the burden on to states, municipalities and, ultimately, ratepayers. While residential and sewer bills have increased annually since 2000, 5 percent and 20 percent, respectively, their impact is expected to continue falling short of infrastructure needs. With most of the CAPEX over the forecast period – almost $300 billion – going towards upgrades to address the 1.6 million miles of rapidly aging underground water and wastewater pipe networks, Bluefield Research anticipates a surge in new infrastructure technology, such as cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation and pipe bursting replacement, to extend network life with limited system disruption. A critical input to addressing overall system issues most efficiently will be found through data and analytics solutions, or “smart water.” Bluefield forecasts this burgeoning sector to total $12 billion over the 10-year period. “Unfortunately, all of this spend is not expected to cover the full cost to catch up to an aging system, particularly if the federal government is not going to step in,” said Reese Tisdale, president, Bluefield Research. “It is for this reason, among others, that public-private partnerships will begin to take on greater significance. They enable deployment of more advanced solutions in an industry that does not lack technology options, but rather capital.”
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NJ Superior Court Sides With PennEast Pipeline A New Jersey State Superior Court judge clearly rejected a lawsuit filed by HALT, an association of New Jersey landowners in its attempt to prevent the PennEast Pipeline from being built. Dismissing the complaint for trespass and nuisance filed by HALT and several of its members, the court denied their attempt to stop PennEast from taking project-related surveys. PennEast will resume and complete surveys where there is landowner permission, and continue working toward project approval. “We respect the rights of every landowner, and have worked tirelessly to engage in a respectful dialogue that has, in many instances, resulted in modifications to the route and reduced landowner impacts,” said Pat Kornick, spokesperson for PennEast. “We’re pleased the Court agreed with PennEast and dismissed the claims.” Representing a $1 billion investment, the 118-mile, primarily 36-inch, underground PennEast Pipeline will reduce energy costs and increase energy security for New Jersey and Pennsylvania families and businesses, support thousands of jobs, and deliver clean-burning, American energy.
PG&E Fined $24.3M For Poor Record Keeping
San Francisco Baykeeper and the city of San José announced a legal agreement to make the Bay Area’s largest city a greener one. As part of the agreement, San José has committed to make significant future environmental investments by implementing more stormwater capture projects, or “green infrastructure.” The anticipated long-term benefits include a reduction in pollutants entering creeks, recharging of groundwater supplies and beautification of the city landscape. Urban stormwater runoff is considered to be the largest source of pollution in the San Francisco Bay. When rain falls on streets, roofs, parking lots and other hard surfaces, it washes trash and other pollutants into gutters and storm drains. In most area cities, storm drains empty directly into the Bay, or into local creeks and rivers that flow to the Bay, without filtration or treatment. In addition to its commitment to implement a more robust green infrastructure program, San José will take further measures to target trash and potential sewage discharges. The City will provide $1 million to the San José Parks Foundation for installation of more capture systems that collect trash from stormwater before it reaches rivers and streams, and for improvement of its sanitary sewer system to prevent sewage from potentially migrating into the storm sewer system.
State regulators are seeking $24.3 million in penalties from California’s largest utility for failing to maintain accurate records of its natural gas distribution system. These are actually additional fines, on top of $10.8 million for a 2014 natural gas explosion that destroyed a cottage in Carmel. Investigations into the matter determined that PG&E relied on inaccurate records of underground gas lines, which led to pipelines being damaged by excavators, interrupted gas service and the explosion in Carmel.
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Governor Pushes For Bigger Role In Alaska LNG Megaproject Big oil producers are expressing serious doubts about moving forward with a multibillion-dollar liquefied natural gas export project in Alaska at a time when world energy markets are flooded with fuel and natural gas prices are half of what they were two years ago. But that isn’t stopping Alaska Gov. Bill Walker (I), who insists the state can commercialize the 34 trillion cubic feet of natural gas available on the North Slope even if one or more of its oil industry partners decides not to move forward with the proposed project. Walker and Keith Meyer, the new head Walker and Keith Meyer, of the state’s independent Alaska Gasline the new head of the Development Corp., are promoting a plan to state’s independent change the project’s financing in hopes of getting the facility online by the mid-2020s. Alaska Gasline At that point, Meyer predicts, world demand Development Corp., for gas is likely to escalate. are promoting a plan Currently, the state is part of a publicprivate coalition with Exxon Mobil, BP Alaska to change the project’s and ConocoPhillips to build North America’s financing in hopes of largest gas export venture, Alaska LNG. The getting the facility Exxon Mobil-managed project would consist online by the mid-2020s. of a gas treatment plant on the North Slope, an 800-mile pipeline with off-take points for state At that point, Meyer residents, and a liquefaction plant and export predicts, world demand terminal complex on Alaska’s southern coast. for gas is likely to Under the alliance’s 2014 joint operating agreement, each partner would own about escalate. 25 percent of the gas running through the pipeline and would pay 25 percent of the construction costs, estimated at just over $45 billion. The Alaska LNG team has nearly completed the preliminary engineering and design studies on the megaproject and is submitting a series of draft resource reports to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Beyond that work, the project’s future is uncertain due to the collapse of world oil and gas prices. In an effort to maintain the project’s momentum, the Walker administration is proposing a new plan for bankrolling construction by raising funds from longterm, third-party investors. Meyer argues that this arrangement would give the state greater control over the project, while lowering its fiscal risk. Under this approach, the oil companies would be gas shippers instead of equity owners in building the project. Walker faces an uphill battle in selling his new financing and management model to the oil producers and the Republican-led legislature. And the original alliance is approaching critical decisions that will determine the fate of the project between now and the end of the year. Representatives of the three oil companies have told state legislators they’re open to hearing more about Walker’s proposal. BP and Exxon Mobil officials say they’re willing to consider moving forward with the next stage of technical studies under the existing Alaska LNG business plan, which are expected to cost up to $2 billion. But ConocoPhillips officials say they aren’t ready to commit to that expensive research “in the current price environment.” State legislators are dubious about Walker’s proposal to take control of the venture at a time when Alaska’s industry partners are worried about its economic feasibility. “You’ve seen a fundamental change in market conditions,” said Sen. Peter Micciche (R). “And if the people that have the most experience on the planet are concerned about the viability of this project, I think we should share in that concern.” August 2016 Underground Construction
Infrastructure Vision 2050 Names “Dream” Phase Winners American Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has announced five winners in the second, “Dream”, phase of the Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge. Launched earlier this year, the three-phased competition challenges a community of innovators to reimagine personal mobility, freight movement, and utility infrastructure components and systems in the United States. The Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge is part of a larger thought-leadership initiative launched by AEM last year that will develop a long-term, national vision for U.S. infrastructure. The “Dream” phase generated 30 submissions from individuals and teams in the U.S., Canada and throughout the world. A five-person panel of experts judged the submissions based on the degree to which the proposed solution improved infrastructure capacity, safety and connectivity, and on the innovativeness and viability of its implementation. The winning “Dream” submissions include: • InfinitPipe: A Breakthrough for the Pipeline Industry – a new product and production method for the pipeline construction and repair industry to manufacture joint-less composite pipe onsite. • One Crack Away From a Disaster – a multi-component water infrastructure repair system that utilizes drones and virtual reality to conduct inspections and repairs. AEM launched the third, “Build”, phase of the Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge on July 13. Submissions close mid-January 2017 and final winners will be featured at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 (March) trade show’s Tech Experience in Las Vegas, NV. For more information: aem.org/advocacy/infrastructure-vision-2050 and herox.com/Infrastructure2050
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new rule requiring transmission pipelines to plug methane leaks at compressor stations includes some softening of earlierproposed requirements, but will still impose substantial costs as companies move to repair leaks at new or modified compressors and controllers. The rule was issued under the Clean Air Act, and represents the Obama administration’s next step in limiting greenhouse gas emissions, of which methane is the most environmentally hazardous. Natural gas pipeline companies will have to both reduce methane emissions and plug equipment leaks when they become apparent. In terms of concessions that the EPA made, it decided to not finalize requirements for pneumatic pumps used at compressor stations, because available information was not reliable. In a statement, Don Santa, president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), said that while he is disappointed the EPA proceeded with the rule, he was pleased “that EPA listened to our concerns about the time frame for repairs at compressor stations.” Kyle Isakower, vice president of regulatory and economic policy, American Petroleum Institute, said, “It doesn’t make sense that the administration would add unreasonable and overly burdensome regulations when the industry is already leading the way in reducing emissions. Imposing a one-size-fits-all scheme on the industry could actually stifle innovation and discourage investments in new technologies that could serve to further reduce emissions.” Pipelines must use a technology known as optical gas imaging to conduct a leaks survey. Optical gas imaging equipment uses a special camera to “see” emissions of methane and VOCs. Owners/operators may use
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Method 21 as an alternative to optical gas imaging. For new and modified compressor stations, operators must conduct the initial survey within one year after the final rule is published in the Federal Register, or within 60 days of the startup of a new or modified compressor station, whichever is later. Monitoring must be repeated quarterly following the initial survey. Santa said the INGAA remains very concerned about EPA’s insistence on quarterly monitoring at compressor stations. Moreover, he is disappointed that the value of EPA’s decision to allow a more economic leak-detection method – Method 21 – was undermined by the very low leak threshold of 500 ppm. “The rule does nothing to integrate new scientific data on methane emissions from this sector, which clearly shows that very few large leaks account for the vast majority of emissions,” added Santa. “Rather, EPA accepted a leak detection and repair approach, which is much more costly and less effective than the directed inspection and maintenance (DI&M) approach proposed by INGAA.” The EPA does not break out what it thinks will be the cost of compliance to the transmission industry. Rather, its estimate includes a number of sectors within the oil and gas industry, such as hydraulically fractured gas well completions and equipment leaks at natural gas processing plants. Those sources have emission limits for volatile organic chemicals, but not GHGs. That said, the total capital cost, not reduced to account for methane capture, would be $250 million in 2020 and $360 million in 2025.
Faster Approval Of LNG Exports Close To Passage The House passed a bill (H.R. 4909) which would require the Department of Energy to make a decision on an
application to export liquid natural gas (LNG) within 30 days after either of two federal agencies completes an environmental review of the project. Those agencies are the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the United States Maritime Administration. The provision was dropped into a much larger, must-pass bill called the Fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). It passed the House by a vote of 277-147 with bipartisan support, which bodes well for its prospects in the Senate. The Senate will almost certainly pass a fiscal 2017 defense authorization bill. It is not clear whether the LNG provision will be included in that bill. If not, it will be an issue for the House-Senate conference committee. But the Senate has already passed an energy bill (S. 2012) which includes an amendment that would force the DOE’s hands after 45 days. The LNG export applications at issue are those for export to countries with which the U.S. has no free trade agreement. Where such agreements do exist, the DOE essentially approves the export application automatically. But applications to non-FTA countries have often been held up for years at the DOE. “U.S. LNG exports will create American jobs, significantly strengthen the global energy marketplace and bolster our strategic alliances,” said American Petroleum Institute Executive Vice President Louis Finkel. “Action by the U.S. House of Representatives to approve LNG exports provisions as part of the defense authorization bill further cements the critical role U.S. energy plays at home and abroad.” Domestic manufacturers have opposed the speeding up of LNG export approvals to non-FTA countries for fear that some of the cheap gas they are enjoying will be diverted abroad, where it attracts higher prices.
Electronic Reporting To OSHA For Utilities, Construction The new requirements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just keep coming. A few months ago, it was the silica final rule. Now the agency says companies will have to send injury and illness reports which they already prepare to the agency in electronic form. The rule has different requirements depending on a company’s size. Businesses with 250 or more employees must send their Forms 300, 300A and 301 to OSHA or OSHA’s designee on an annual basis. Smaller companies with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250, in certain designated industries, will have to electronically submit information from Form 300A. Those designated industries include utilities and construction. There will apparently be two options for reporting. One would be an OSHA developed web-based reporting system where companies go online and fill out forms. The other would be companies using the same web portal but transmitting forms they have already prepared with their own software. The initial reporting deadline is Jan. 1, 2017, so there is a lot to be done to clarify these data reporting issues in the next few months. OSHA estimates that this final rule will have economic costs of $15 million per year, including $13.7 million per year to the private sector, with costs of $7.2 million per year in electronic submission for affected establishments with 250 or more employees, and $4.6 million in electronic submission for affected establishments with 20 to 249 employees in designated industries. With respect to the anti-discrimination requirements of this final rule, OSHA estimates a first-year cost of $8 million and annualized costs of $0.9 million per year. UC Underground Construction August 2016
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Additions to Volvo’s C-Series are the radial lift MC60C and MC70C, and the vertical lift MC85C, MC95C and MCT85C. Rated operating capacity for these models ranges from 1,350 to 1,900 pounds, and gross engine power from 48 hp to 59 hp. Featuring a unique single loader arm design, the C-Series delivers the superior performance and durability found in a traditional skid steer design, along with the improved visibility, safety and enhanced cab access. (828) 650-2000, volvoce.com
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Operators looking for increased performance and productivity in a 74-hp machine will find it in the new S595 skid-steer loader. With 2,000-pound rated operating capacity, S595 is ideal for those who need to lift and carry more material, without moving up to a larger machine size. Standard features include two-speed travel, with a top speed of 11 mph, and a pressurized cab designed to minimize dirt and dust intrusion. (701) 241-8700, bobcat.com
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Vermeer The Vermeer S725TX compact utility loader can accommodate a wide range of attachments, including buckets, pallet forks, dirt augers and trenchers. It has a 750-pound, SAE-rated operating capacity; 2,145-pound tipping capacity; and 24.8-hp Kubota Tier 4 Final engine. The S725TX is available with standard (9-inch), or narrower (7-inch) track option. (888) 837-6337, vermeer.com
The Toro Company The Toro Company has announced the newest and most powerful member of its Dingo compact utility loader (CUL) family. TX 1000 has a rated operating capacity exceeding 1,000 pounds, the strongest in the category. Also unique is the vertical lift loader arm, with 81-inch full height, and weight-to-power ratio (narrow-track model is 2,610 pounds, wide-track is 2,790 pounds) that can lift more than any CUL in the category. (800) 344-8676, toro.com
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Legalized Marijuana
Creates Workplace Challenges No question about it, drugs in the workplace are dangerous. Drug use on construction job sites poses risks to the drug user, coworkers, employers and the public that are more serious than in other work environments. Drugs often abused can include prescription medications and illegal drugs, particularly cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana. However, many consider marijuana a less dangerous, acceptable, recreational drug. It is now fully legal in Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and the District of Brandon Kochen, Columbia. The trend continues to be increased tolerance K. R. Swerdfeger Construction of marijuana use and possession, with several other states legalizing medical marijuana and others have decriminalizing its possession. Even so, what does that mean in the workplace? How does it impact those in construction – including utility providers and the contractors who serve them – especially in states where the drug is now legal? Underground Construction discussed the issue with management personnel from two contractors based in states where marijuana is legally sold. Brandon Kochen is human resources manager for K. R. Swerdfeger Construction, Colorado Springs, CO. Travis Flowers is environTravis Flowers, mental health and safety manager for Brotherton PipeBrotherton Pipeline line, Gold Hill, OR. Has the legalization of marijuana in some states caused new problems on construction work sites? Brandon Kochen, Swerdfeger – We are a based in Colorado construction company where the use of medical/recreational marijuana is now legal. Although we haven’t witnessed major marijuana problems on our job sites, we have been challenged with finding drug-free applicants to fulfill the staffing needs within our company. We also have had an unusually high number of failed drug tests since the use of marijuana has become legal. The types of drug testing our company performs are preemployment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing and return-to-duty testing. Travis Flowers, Brotherton – Brotherton Pipeline has not had any worker/job site related issues regarding marijuana use since its legalization.
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What is your company’s policy regarding drug use by employees? Kochen – Our company does not allow any illegal drug use of any kind, as we fall under the regulations of the United States Department of Transportation’s regulated drug testing program. The department’s Drug & Alcohol Testing regulation – 49 CFR Part 40 – does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason. Federal law preempts any state or local law, rule, regulation or order.
allowed in our company and all illegal drug use is handled the same. Although recreational/medical marijuana is legal in the state in which we reside, it remains a Schedule I drug and is not allowed under DOT and PHMSA federal law. Flowers – Our drug and alcohol policy prohibits all drug and alcohol use with equal levels of severity. How is pot smoking on job sites handled? Kochen – We have had a couple of incidents. We tested the employees under our reasonable suspicion testing program and the employees did fail the drug test, resulting in termination. A drug program was offered but the individuals declined to participate. Flowers – We have not had any issues or incidents involving marijuana being consumed in any form on job sites. Has legalization of marijuana increased job-site abuse? Kochen – I can’t say for sure if jobsite abuse has increased, but I can say that our drug test failure rates have increased significantly since the passing of legalized marijuana.
Flowers – Brotherton Pipeline has a zero tolerance policy for all drugs. Federal DOT and PHMSA supersede any state laws; our company policy is reflective of the federal laws.
Flowers – We have not had any worker/job site related issues regarding marijuana use since its legalization. We conducted toolbox training immediately following the legalization of marijuana to offer clarification regarding the drug, alcohol and safety policies of the company, and how we must comply with company standards, as well as federal standards.
Are standards for prohibition of drug use all encompassing, or is abuse of prescription drugs, alcohol and marijuana handled differently than “hard” drugs?
Could it be an issue for personnel who legally purchase pot in one state and take it with them to work on a project in another state where possession is illegal?
Kochen – All illegal drug use is not
Kochen – I think this is a potential
problem for individuals and employers who operate in states that have yet to legalize marijuana. Flowers – At Brotherton Pipeline, our workers understand that everyone’s safety and employment is dependent upon a drug-free workplace. Marijuana will not be an issue, whether at home or on the road. Other comments specifically regarding marijuana? Kochen – I feel that Colorado’s legalization of marijuana has had a negative impact on our state, our communities and our workforce. I believe it has also impacted economic development in a negative manner. Flowers – Although there may have been confusion on the subject for many companies, we strive to remain proactive on these matters, through education and training. Overall, what are the keys to developing and implementing a successful workplace drug program? Kochen – I would suggest educating current employees and all future potential candidates. Keep up with laws that pertain to your business and the regulations that must be followed. Flowers – We ensure that all employees receive frequent training and that they review and acknowledge our drug and alcohol program, as well as our disciplinary action program. All supervisors are given annual Reasonable Suspicion Training and we are members of the PTC (Pipeline Testing Consortium) to ensure ongoing random scheduling of accident related screenings, pre-employment screenings and DOT record keeping. FOR MORE INFORMATION: K.R. Swerdfeger Construction Inc., 719-547-0242, www.krswerd.com Brotherton Pipeline, (541) 855-7062, www.bplinc.com Underground Construction August 2016
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By Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
Superstore Concept Sets Georgia Underground Apart
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Twenty-five years ago, David Bartosh quit his job at an equipment rental store to establish an underground construction supply business in the Atlanta, GA, area. Bartosh’s new company was a parts supply and service business operated from his home garage. Operations soon moved to a 700-squarefoot rented space. As business grew, several moves were made to larger and larger buildings. Today, the home base of Georgia Underground Supply Inc. is a 61,000-squarefoot facility in Forest Park, GA, near the Atlanta airport. A second 41,000-square-foot store opened in Dallas, TX, in 2013. Early on, Bartosh knew he wanted his supply business to be “different,” and he believes several things set Georgia Underground apart from other suppliers serving the underground construction market. For example, inventory. At any given time, Georgia Underground superstores have more than 6,000 different items worth about $5 million in stock, ready to pick up. There are shovels, duct and duct couplings, underground vaults and boxes, wire and cable, paving patch, safety products and protective equipment, confined space entry equipment, trencher chain and teeth, and vibratory plow blades. For horizontal directional drilling (HDD) customers, there is a broad selection of drill pipe, bits and backreamers, sondes and sonde housings, pulling swivels, fluid additives and much more.
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Equipment includes piercing tools, reel trailers and cable handling and installation equipment, compactors, compressors, generators and portable lighting.
Showroom Products are displayed in an easyto-navigate “showroom” more like a retail store than construction supply house. Well-known brand names include Dura-Line, TT Technologies, Wacker, Railhead, Premier Pipe, Condux and Pengo. “We have about everything that is needed for any underground construction project,” said Bartosh. “We are a one-stop source for those in the underground construction business. I am not aware of any other operation serving the underground market like we do.” For example, he said, specialty supply houses have a very narrow focus: electrical, plumbing, etc. Big supply operations have huge, very broad selections, but don’t carry many of the specialized underground products available at Georgia Underground. “Equipment dealers sell and service equipment and parts to fit their product line, but don’t stock conduit, cable and other essential supplies,” Bartosh continued. “Need a customcut length fiber cable? We’ll sell you what you need, so you don’t have to buy a whole reel. With HDPE conduit, we also stock shorter put ups for small jobs.” Service is the other thing that sets Georgia Underground apart from
conventional suppliers. “Buy a tool or pump or generator from an electrical supply house and if there’s a problem while the product is under warranty, the buyer has to make the claim. Out of warranty, the buyer is on his own,” said Bartosh. “For many products, there may not be a local source for repairs. We service everything we sell.” In addition, members of the sales
staff not only know the products they sell, but understand how they are used. “With our inventory and knowledge of the underground industry, customers can depend on us for sound recommendations about what will best serve their needs,” Bartosh said. “Our continuing goal is to remain relevant and provide added value wherever we can.” Underground Construction August 2016
Such an attitude and performance brings respect from both customers and the companies whose products are distributed. “I always have admired Georgia Underground for its ability to offer one-stop shopping,” said Tim Grimsley, senior vice president of Dura-Line, a leading manufacturer of communications and energy infrastructure products and systems, including conduit, cable-in-conduit, pipe and accessories. “The facilities,” Grimsley continued, “are organized and well stocked. You literally can come in and load up everything you might need to build a communications network – from a simple shovel or safety vest to HDD drilling pipe and downhole tools, locaters, duct, handholds, cable – everything in one location.” Grimsley said when Dura-Line hires new sales people, they often are sent to Georgia Underground. “We tell them that this is what a stocking distributor should be,” he added.
Birth of a concept
Reflecting on the establishment and early days of the business, Bartosh said pneumatic piercing tools played a role in developing the Georgia Underground business model. “When I was still at the rental store, we were renting a lot of TT Technologies piercing tools to underground contractors,” he explained. “But we didn’t repair them, and there was no place locally that did it either. “After a demo one day, Eddie Ward [TT Technologies representative for Grundomat] and I were talking about that, and Eddie said, ‘Why don’t you start a company and take over the line, sell them and repair them, too.’” It wasn’t long before Bartosh did exactly that. He left the rental company, started his distributor business and entered into an agreement with TT Technologies to sell and service its piercing tools. “The lessons I learned were that
when a contractor needs something, he needs it now,” said Bartosh. “And further, if something breaks down on a job, it needs to be fixed or replaced immediately. I wanted my supply company to be ‘different,’ and these were two ways to do it.” Georgia Underground continues to be a distributor for TT Technologies products. “Georgia Underground has been a great business since day one,” said Chris Brahler, president and chief executive officer of TT Technologies. “Great people, great work ethic. Very good outside people who know how to take care of customers. Everyone is committed to customer service.”
Growth continues Bartosh sees a bright future. Additional stores are possible, and he is considering manufacturing some of the light equipment used by the industry. “We serve the same basic market categories we always have,” said
Bartosh, “but we are flexible to make changes and adapt to changing needs. “We’re seriously into fiber now, selling cable, cable blowers, fiber installation and testing equipment, closures, everything fiber. With companies such as Google, Verizon, AT&T and all the independents expanding and upgrading their systems, we continuously find new opportunities to expand and service the underground construction sector in a comprehensive manner.” Georgia Underground hasn’t done much advertising, depending on recommendations of satisfied customers to bring in new customers. The company began publishing catalogs and introduced a website that has become a source for online sales throughout the country. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Georgia Underground, 800-245-8339, georgiaunderground.net
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Third In A Series By Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
Building A Culture Of Safety
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Construction organizations with positive safety records establish and implement programs designed to eliminate job-site injuries. However, there is another element that appears to set the most safety-conscious companies apart – a culture of safety that permeates the organization from the top down through every employee at every level. This is the third article in a series from Underground Construction discussing how utility and pipeline contractors define their safety culture and how they sustain it. Executives from Michels Communications and Mears Group discuss their viewpoints in this article.
and molded into a positive safety culture, where everyone owns the safety program and lives it 24/7. The first step is a candid evaluation of where the culture stands. Is it a reactive culture? Compliance culture? Proactive culture? Once we know where we stand, we draft a plan with input from company leadership and employees on their vision about where we go and how we get there. The safety department’s role should be providing support to leadership and employees to achieve their goals. Sometimes leaders may not know the best path to take to get to a it’s more than How do you define “safety culture” positive safety culture, so the safety that. It’s actively as it applies to your organization? team may need to help lead or steer participating in Jerrod Henschel, vice president, them with a road map on how to get safety planning, Michels Communications – For there. We’ve been fortunate to have encouraging emleadership buy in from the top from Through the most rock and waves that roll, Mears’ us, it’s treacherous an enviployees to speak day one, which allows us to make ronment where Horizontal Directional Drilling group leads the industry in up and discuss employees, technologicalalland engineering solutions developed to meet great progress on our journey. safety, feeling entry level geographical,from environmental and climatic challenges comfortablehead on. Can a small- or mediumParker all the way to pausing work if - Conventional HDD Crossings senior managean unsafe condition exists, and being sized organization create and - Marine crossings (Water-to-Water and Shore Approaches) implement a safety program, or ment, are taking concerned about our brothers and - Hard Rock Drilling responsibility sisters at work both on the job and at do outside experts need to be involved? - Design/build for the safety of home. We strive for a positive safety Henschel and and - Engineering,themselves Procurement Construction culture where it’s a win-win situation Henschel – I think it really depends those aroundPipe® them. This culture ex- Direct for all and not a blame culture. on the background of those respontends from their personal beliefs to sible for implementing the program. howMears safetyspecializes issues and unsafe behavWhat the first in creatingEngineering In most cases, it would likely be far in marine projects andishard rock step environments. iorssolutions are identified and mitigated in geographical, such a culture? developed to meet environmental and climate more effective to call in outside help thechallenges field. While head we doon. employ many to get the program started. Henschel – It all starts by driving safety professionals, we want each awareness through various forms of employee to view safety as his or her Parker – To repeat, all companies education. The main focus should be own personal responsibility, it’s not have safety cultures and in many to ensure that your organization’s theCertified job of thein“safety guy.” ways, safety programs. Some small culture fosters communication. This Safety, Quality, and Environmental: OHSAS 18001:2007, companies may not have a formal ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004. happens by establishing guidelines Kevin Parker, vice president, written program, but that doesn’t in a formal safety program, developDirect Pipe® is a US registered trademark owned by Herrenknecht AG of the Federal Republic safety and training, Mears Group mean they have a bad safety culture ing and delivering formal training Germany, which isInfrasource not affiliated with Mears Group, Inc. andofEnvironment, or poor safety statistics. It really programs, as well as encouraging and H.L. Chapman – We have a boils down to the leadership and regular reviews of training materipositive safety culture where our the culture fostered over the years. als through weekly tailgate meetoperations team works to promote So the size of the company doesn’t ings and daily JSA (jobsite safety employees to be safe 24 hours a day, matter when it comes to safety proanalysis). seven days per week. Our leadergrams or culture. Sometimes there ship actively promotes safety on is a benefit of bringing in an outside Parker – Every company has a and off the job. It’s easy to define a expert to help with developing a safety culture; it just depends on if safety culture as “what our employformal safety program, and buildit’s a good one or bad one. Because the culture is there it must be guided ing a positive safety culture. It may ees do when no one is looking,” but
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be of benefit to bring someone in for an impartial review of the safety program and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses as compared to our industry peers. We hired an outside consultant to do a safety culture perception survey several years ago and found the information very useful.
Participating Contractors The two contracting companies participating in this article are active members of several important industry organizations:
Michels Corp. is an industry-leading utility contractor offering services that include pipeline construction, horizontal direction drilling, fiber optic networks, tunneling, direct pipe installation, cured-in-place pipe, rail plowing, transmission substation and distribution construction, dewatering, heavy civil work, paving and road building, and custom crushing.
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Building A Culture Of Safety It helped us confidentially gather the perception of everyone on our team, from laborer to leader. How does a formalized safety program fit into building a safety culture? Henschel – The formal program serves as a guideline that sets the expectations for training, compliance and performance for all levels of the organization, including management. This helps to ensure adequate training is developed and helps to drive accountability. Parker – A safety program is compliance-based and can get a company part of the way to a positive safety culture, but not to a world-class safety culture. One has to build onto the compliance portion of a program to focus on behavior, solid root cause analysis and investigation programs that identify gaps in the system. A major component of the program should identify that the focus is not on blaming employees for incidents, but encourages employees to speak up and actively participate in the safety planning for projects and much more. For our company, we’ve moved beyond the standard safety program version 1.0 and moved to Safety 2.0, where we are building and developing our positive culture. What part does training play? How important is continuous, regular training? Henschel – Effective training gives employees the skills they need to identify unsafe conditions; it’s absolutely vital to establishing a safety culture. Our programs include: • On-board training, conducted for newly hired employees. • Annual safety training, tailored to satisfy the needs of each work group. • Weekly tailgate safety training to review training materials on topics that are relevant to the current job site. • JSA meetings are held at least daily to discuss job site specific hazards. This helps to drive awareness among all crew members, and may be conducted by anyone on the crew.
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Parker – In our organization, there are two parts to safety training: safety culture and compliance. Compliance training ensures we meet all of our client’s requirements, as well as those of the regulatory agencies overseeing the work. Training begins with new hire orientation and continues throughout the careers of our employees. We offer refresher compliance training on an annual, or as-needed, basis. The safety culture training is much different. It starts as a separate discussion that our leadership has with our newly hired employees, and continues from that day forward. We then have leadership courses including the OSHA 20 Hour Leadership program, and an in-house developed program called Stepping Up To Supervision. In 2015, we added the Caterpillar Pipeline Safety Leadership training program to our curriculum. How does management “sell” safety to its employees? Henschel – Through education and leadership. Safety training for crew foremen and leadership should include components on how to effectively coach their employees. Managers must constantly encourage open communication, make safety a priority and lead by example. This includes coaching crew foremen on how to mentor and train their crew members to work safely. Parker – Management sells safety in many ways. First, leading by example. Are they visiting job sites and wearing appropriate PPE, participating in the morning JSAs, and focusing on safety as much as they do production or quality? Are they asking safety-related questions of everyone on the project, from project manager to laborer? Words spoken by management are a critical part of selling safety, and not just during the weekly safety calls or during a company stand down. Everything from management has to have a safety component, and not the standard question of “how’s our schedule looking?” Management sells safety by holding employees accountable, both positive and negative accountability; recognizing employees when they go above and beyond normal safety responsibilities; rewarding the team for safe observations and paus-
ing work when unsafe conditions are observed. All of this goes a long way to selling safety to employees – they see it in action, not just hear the talk. Does recognition of safety achievements encourage safety? Henschel – Recognition of a job well done always is appropriate. However, it’s important to note that reward programs (incentives) can actually have the opposite effect if not properly administered. A good reward system is based on recognition of positive behavior, such as identifying and correcting unsafe behaviors, unsafe conditions and reporting near misses to prevent others from making the same mistakes. This helps to drive awareness and fosters more open communication. Conversely, rewarding or providing incentives for reaching a goal can sometimes result in employees refusing to report an incident in order to achieve the goal. This type of reward system can break down the lines of communication, making management less aware of job site conditions. Parker – To some degree it does as pipeliners are competitive by nature. It’s in our DNA to be first and the best. Friendly competition with not having any incidents can help, but it also can hinder the culture we are trying to build. It’s a double-edged sword. We don’t want incidents to be swept under the carpet due to competition as we’ll lose the opportunity to learn from them. So it can help and it can hurt; it depends upon how management portrays the incident. In a positive safety culture, the incidents will be reported and recognized through sharing and learning from incidents or near misses. It’s all in how things are spun by our leadership. We prefer to recognize safe behaviors or observations and active safety participation during planning, morning JSAs, and helping others be safe. We also have a more formalized recognition program, the Safety Commitment Coin, when someone goes above and beyond normal safety responsibilities. The Coin recognition comes directly from the president or senior leadership in a special setting, and is later broadcast to everyone in the company in a quarterly newsletter.
How can employees at every level be encouraged to be responsible for safety? Henschel – I think this is the most challenging aspect of developing a safety culture. I believe it starts on day one with employees being told that they have “Stop Work Authority.” If they feel that a task they or others are being asked to do is unsafe, or they haven’t been properly trained for the task, we expect them to speak up to the leadership on site before continuing, and escalating the matter further if necessary. We continue to encourage personal responsibility through all manners of education, both formal classroom training and informal onthe-job training, which helps to keep safety at the forefront of daily work lives. Any employee may be called upon during daily JSA or weekly tailgate meetings to assist in leading the meeting, or to assist in identifying hazards on the job site. Management must stay actively engaged in the process. Parker – The key is making it personal at every level. When everyone on the team believes that management cares about safety for personal reasons and not the bottom line, then people start to believe. We want everyone to understand that incidents can occur in a split second, and that everyone needs to analyze the hazards and risks for the tasks at hand so that everyone goes home to friends and families each day. We want everyone to be part of the solution to preventing an incident in the future. Some incidents can have life-altering results – loss of sight or limb, or even a fatality. But if everyone is working together and as “my brothers’ and sisters’ keeper,” everyone goes home safely. How can a safety program evolve with changing needs? Henschel – Although government regulations and client requirements are a driving force behind a safety program’s evolution, companies must also consistently review their programs to ensure proper fit for specific work activities and regulations. Joining industry organizations Underground Construction August 2016
and attending conferences can be a great source of information. As needed, reaching out to industry experts or third-party auditors to review existing programs could also be helpful. Parker – Our work environment and workforce are constantly changing, and our safety programs need to change with them. Our younger workforce is much more in tune with computer training, use of electronic devices, apps and ever-changing technology. Safety programs also have to change with what we are seeing in our data and incident trends. Our Near Miss Program has gone a long way in helping us change how and what we are training everyone in. Several years ago, we also started tracking and trending high-potential incidents and near misses to help us try and prevent significant incidents from occurring.
new folks on the jobsite, and empower all of our employees to safely complete their tasks every day with no exceptions.
and just when you think you are getting there, you find out you still have a way to go. I think our culture is pretty mature and positive in most ways. But there is always room for improvement.
Parker – To get to safety excellence is a long journey that one never really completes. This journey has constantly changing events and paths forward,
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What are the most common mistakes management makes in attempting to develop a culture of safety? Henschel – Failing to stay engaged in the process. Simply developing a safety program and delivering training once a year is not enough. Implementing policies that encourage reprimanding over behavior correction can be harmful. While disciplinary action can be an important tool for repeat offenders, educating and establishing a culture that focuses on accountability should be the preferred method. Parker – A common mistake would be a firm belief that the existing culture is far more developed or even positive than it actually is. One needs to be realistic and evaluate the perceptions of employees towards safety, and see if they are in alignment. Having over -confidence of where the culture stands on the journey to safety excellence can have some poor consequences. A second mistake is maybe not realizing how much of an impact what they say and do as leaders has on the safety culture. How would you describe your organization’s safety culture? How is it being sustained? Henschel – Michels safety culture takes root in our long-held belief that our employees are our most valuable asset. Consistently, our Core Values embody our commitment to safety. Our first Core Value says it all: “We take pride in our reputation for quality work performed safely and with care for our environment.” Fostering a healthy safety culture takes continuous effort from all levels of the organization. To sustain the culture, it takes an unqualified commitment to safety. Then you have to hire the most talented people, provide meaningful safety training, clearly communicate expectations, encourage experienced employees to provide mentoring to August 2016 Underground Construction
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Daytona Raising Project Creates Speedway For Attendees Stormwater Drainage Ditch Becomes Wide Pedestrian Walkway
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As the Daytona Speedway continues its $400 million construction project, one key part was the improvement to nearby roads that would enable the smooth flow of some 100,000 spectators before and after a race or event. Existing stormwater ditches were replaced by a closed drainage system with wide sidewalks on top. Completed in June 2015, the new stormwater drainage system is part of a 1.38-mile design-build project on US 92 – International Speedway Boulevard ‒ between Williamson Boulevard to Midway Avenue. For the ditch in-fill, more than 30,000 linear feet of large-diameter (18 to 48 inches) polyolefin pipe was used. “This was a design-build job, so we could use the ADS HP pipe instead of RCP,” said Chad Hazen, manager, Hazen Construction LLC (New Smyrna Beach, FL.) “Essentially, the job is going from storm box to storm box to collect all that drain off from the road. On International Speedway Boulevard there were two gigantic ditches on both sides that were right in the way of pedestrians. You have the entire right-of-way effectively being a ditch with a little tiny sidewalk. When you have 150,000 race fans leave after the race, it’s a lot of bottleneck congestion. They decided
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to pipe the ditches to create a 10foot wide sidewalk on both sides. “The idea was that the roadway had closed-flue inlets – 132 of them that allowed the water to drain off the road through this concrete flume and then it just dumped into the ditch. The question was how do we capture all that runoff and get it into the trunk line? That trunk line was anywhere from 18 inches all the way up to 48 inches, the biggest pipe we laid on this job. When you’re weighing that and you’re collecting all the rain off the road, how do you get from the main line to the flume up there? Basically it was an 18-inch pipe that would connect into that flume and then allow all the runoff of the water to make it to the trunk line. “The biggest advantage we had was that this pipe is very rigid, which is good because Florida DOT projects require you to laser profile and check for joint gaps, cracks and ovality of the pipe,” Hazen continued. “With laser profiling, the FDOT could say that a pipe is no good and you have to go and do the repair. ADS came up with this product which is very rigid so it never goes out of round. “The other advantage is that the pipe easily goes home and you don’t have a joint gap because of the amount you can insert into the
bell end. It is so great that even if you don’t home it up all the way, FDOT will still recognize it as a watertight joint.
Pipe A product of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., ADS HP storm pipe is a high-performance polypropylene pipe for gravity-flow storm drainage applications. According to ADS, the pipe couples advanced polypropylene resin technology with a proven, dual-wall profile design for superior performance and durability. The smooth interior wall offers additional strength as well as superior flow. It meets ASTM F2736, ASTM F2881 and AASHTO M330 for the respective diameters. On the Daytona job, the pipe was buried with cover ranging from 3 to 9 feet of native soil. “We had five crews with about five people in each working at the peak of the job laying different lines at five different locations, which all connected at the end,” Hazen explained. On Bayless Boulevard, the water ultimately drains into a 5- by 10-foot box culvert, goes underneath the road and then into a canal – the Bayless waterway – that eventually goes under I-95 and ultimately ends up miles away in the Tomoka River.
Top Left: The Daytona Speedway’s $400 million construction project includes new, wide sidewalks that will enable the smooth flow of some 100,000 spectators before and after a race or event. Top Middle: Existing stormwater ditches were replaced by a closed drainage system using ADS HP pipe. Top Right: A standard tapping product, the Inserta Tee unit, provides a fast method of water-tight lateral service connection. For the Daytona project, 134 Tees were used.
To connect the laterals to the trunk line, Inserta Tee units from ADS were used. “We generally use a box,” Hazen stated, “but using the Tees was approved by everybody, which saved some money and made it possible for the job to be installed a lot quicker than using pre-cast structures. We had used the Tees on other smaller projects with HP, but this is the biggest to date. There was a lot of pipe – more than five-and-a-half miles – and about 134 Inserta Tees from 24-by-18 to 48-by-18 inches.” FOR MORE INFORMATION: Hazen Construction, (386) 322-8700, hazenconstruction.net Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., (419) 424-8275,.ads-pipe.com Underground Construction August 2016
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Planning is being finalized on a Geotechnics for Trenchless Construction short course co-sponsored by the Colorado School of Mines Center for Underground Construction and Louisiana Tech’s Trenchless Technology Center. The three-day session will be held Nov. 1-3 at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) campus in Golden, CO. It is co-sponsored by Underground Construction. Broadly defined, geotechnics applies knowledge of earth sciences to engineering that relates to the earth’s crust, soil, rocks and other materials. This new course will cover all aspects of geotechnical engineering for microtunneling and trenchless construction and will be instructed by the foremost industry
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experts, said Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) Director Tom Iseley, Ph.D., P.E. Dr. Pricilla Nelson, department head and professor for the CSM department of mining engineering, said “Trenchless construction has a growing and bright future in the United States, and it is important to create profes-
sional development opportunities that serve engineers, contractors and owners in the industry. “Partnering with the TTC, we are developing a sequence of short courses that build knowledge and skills for the industry and also encourage greater engagement of academe (faculty and students) in the industry,” she added. “The CSM/ TTC collaboration will also include applied research, and any proceeds from courses will be reinvested in the academic programs at the two schools.”
Who can benefit Iseley said course content is designed for system owners, consulting engineers, contractors, public utility personnel, equipment manufactur-
ers and suppliers involved in the planning, design, construction and management of microtunneling and trenchless projects. The course will consist of classroom lectures and hands-on practical sessions. Daily session topics and instructors are being finalized, but there will be lectures on each subject, one focusing on the fundamentals and the second focusing on applications and implementation. At the end of each day, there will be a hands-on laboratory session guided by a CSM faculty member and industry participants with high levels of expertise. Evening events will include a hosted first-day reception with sponsor booths; the second-day banquet featuring a guest speaker; and the
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final evenin's discussion panel and question-and-answer period with leading industry speakers. CSM will award 3.0 CEUs upon successful completion of this course. An optional four-day course will include field visits and demonstrations in the Denver area.
Development team In addition to Iseley and Nelson, Dr. Reza Hedayat, assistant professor, CSM, is also serving as a course director. The concept of this short course is to truly have industry leaders
guiding the presentations to ensure a professional, practical and beneficial curriculum. Steering committee members for developing the program include: Dr. David Bennett, Bennett Trenchless Engineers; Glenn Boyce, Jacobs Associates; Steven Kramer, AECOM; Joe Barsoom, Stantec; Larry Johnson, Hobas Pipe USA; Barry Sorteberg, Clean Slurry Technology; Ray Post, Huxted Tunneling; Nod ClarkeHackston, VMT GmbH; Craig Camp, Hatch Mott MacDonald; Vojtech Gall, Gall Zeidler Consultants; Eric Eisold, Bradshaw Construction Corp; David Ellett,(BRH-Garver
Construction; Patrick Germain, Herrenknecht; Nick Strater, Brierley Associates; Robert Goodfellow and Paul Headland, Aldea Services LLC; and Nate Soule, Lithos Engineering. The Colorado School of Mines is a public research university devoted to engineering and applied science. It has the highest admissions standards of any public university in Colorado and among the highest of any public university in the U.S. It has distinguished itself by developing a curriculum and research program geared towards responsible
stewardship of the earth and its resources and strong education and research programs in traditional fields of science and engineering, The Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA, is a cooperative research center for academia, government and industry. TTC’s mission is to advance trenchless technology by serving as an independent source of knowledge, research and education in the field of trenchless construction. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.csmspace.com/events/trenchless
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Experience Save The Date! Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2017 Fort Worth, TX uctonline.com
We are gearing up for the 22nd annual Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2017 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, TX.
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There are three days of education, exhibits and networking. The primary education program offers intense learning and qualifies for CEUs (Continuing Education Units) and PDHs (Professional Development Hours) in conjunction with the University of Texas at Arlington. The exhibit hall is where you’ll see equipment, take part in interactive demonstrations and network. Exhibiting companies offer services covering a wide range of categories including: CIPP, grout, leak detection, locators, horizontal directional drilling, pipe ramming, piercing tools, open-cut equipment, pipe bursting, microtunneling, liners, pumps, tools and more. Networking begins as soon
as you arrive at the UCT registration desk. Additional networking opportunities are the keynote breakfast, during lunch, in the exhibit hall and at one of the evening receptions. The next few months are invaluable for planning and inspiration, and put in motion significant steps toward next year’s comprehensive business event. Our committees are diligently working to finalize the educational program. Registration is scheduled to open next month. Housing opens next month, too. We are working with the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau to offer UCT attendees special retail and entertainment discounts. Underground Construction August 2016
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Education At Your Fingertips The most current market information around is available during the educational program. Industry volunteers from several UCT committees review, select and develop a topnotch educational opportunity for attendees and exhibitors alike. UCT’s primary education program runs Jan. 31-Feb. 2 and qualifies for CEUs and PDHs in conjunction with the University of Texas at Arlington. Attendees like the flexible continuing education program and being able to stay up-to-date on their certifications. In fact, a recent UCT attendee survey showed 92% of attendees found the content informative and valuable. Industry thought-leaders teach all sessions. Targeted tracks will help you find the sessions that are most relevant to your business. Whether you are new to the industry or looking to learn more, UCT offers seminars and panel discussions for every experience level. The program will be posted mid-August at uctonline.com. August 2016 Underground Construction
Partial Program: • Tutorials: Introduction to Trenchless Rehab Technologies • Sewer Construction & Rehabilitation • NASTT Trenchless Technology Forum • Pipe Bursting: Fundamentals & Economics (Presented by the International Pipe Bursting Association) • WaterWorks Conference • Horizontal Directional Drilling • Pressure Pipe • Lateral Pipe Rehabilitation • Engineering Ethics • Underground Utilities ucononline.com
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Make UCT Your Business Partner For exhibitors, UCT offers the most powerful, productive platform to connect and communicate with new and existing customers. Exhibiting at UCT puts you alongside industry-leading companies that showcase their products and services to attendees from a cross-section of the underground utility infrastructure industry. Exhibitors partnering with UCT year after year confirm that their investment is worthwhile. Sell. Network. Exhibit at UCT – the premier event for the utility piping Corporate Sponsors
Who Should Attend U Contractors – sewer, water, gas utility, telecommunications, industrial, pipeline, damage prevention and safety U Consulting Engineers – firms serving the underground and industrial markets U Damage Prevention – personnel involved in managing damage prevention and safety issues U Gas/Electric Utilities – officers, managers; and construction, maintenance and rehabilitation personnel U Municipalities – public works officials, construction and rehabilitation personnel, senior city staff and elected officials U Pipelines and Energy – officers, managers, and construction and maintenance personnel for transmission pipeline construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, marketing and trading U Telecommunications – owning company, operations and construction personnel
TT Technologies Networking Reception Diamond Sponsor
Herrenknecht Hotel Key Cards Platinum Sponsor
Take a look at the list of UCT exhibitors that have signed up so far. To join this impressive exhibitor list, contact Karen Francis at
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JT Miller Lanyards Gold Sponsor
Miller Pipeline Attendee Bags Gold Sponsor
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Exhibitors a/o July 27............. Booth # Ace Pipe Cleaning Inc.......................... 239 ADS, Inc. Inserta Tee............................. 436 AGRU America, Inc................................813 Akkerman, Inc.........................................612 American Augers................................... 709 AP/M Permaform....................................515 Applied Felts Inc.................................... 644 Avanti International.............................. 446 Baroid IDP................................................519 BJM Pumps..............................................415 Buzzi Unicem USA................................ 426 CIPP Corp................................................ 339 Contech Engineered Solutions..........210 Copperhead Industries, LLC................514 Cretex Specialty Products....................327 CUES..........................................................745 Digital Control, Inc............................... 822 Ditch Witch..............................................523 Doetsch Environmental Services...... 435 Duke's Root Control Inc...................... 539 E & M Specialty Company................... 825 Elgin Separation Solutions................... 811 Ferratex Inc..............................................744
Herrenknecht Tunnelling Systems... 300 Hobas Pipe USA, Inc..............................616 Holly Pipe Corp...................................... 428 HTS Pipe Consultants...........................419 Hunting Trenchless................................516 Inliner Technologies............................. 509 IPR............................................................. 445 J.T. Miller, Inc..........................................604 Jack Doheny Companies.................... 534 LMK Technologies................................. 439 Madewell Products Corp.....................730 McElroy Manufacturing Co.................. 517 McLaughlin Group................................ 702 M-I Swaco...............................................608 Miller Pipeline, LLC............................... 423 Mud Technology International........... 715 NASSCO Inc............................................ 545 National Liner......................................... 444 National Trench Safety, LLC................ 922 Perma-Liner Industries, LLC................613 Pioneer One, Inc....................................734 Pipeline Renewal Technologies......1002 Professional Pipe Services.................. 636 R.S. Technical Services, Inc................. 338
Radius HDD Tools..................................705 Railhead Underground........................ 630 Raven Lining Systems...........................637 RehabZone...............................................547 Reline America, Inc................................401 SAERTEX multiCom LP.........................800 Sauereisen................................................323 Scorpion Oil Tools Inc..........................518 Sealing Systems, Inc............................. 505 Spectrashield Liner Systems................532 Subsite Electronics.................................522 The Robbins Company........................ 823 The Strong Company............................817 Thompson Pipe Group - Flowtite......417 Try Tek Machine Works, Inc.................815 TT Technologies Inc.............................404 Tulsa Rig Iron...........................................318 Underground Construction................ 205 Underground Magnetics..................... 528 Vac-Tron Equipment LLC......................315 VACUWORX.............................................733 Vermeer Corporation........................... 605 Warren Enviromental............................312
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How UCT Will Promote You As An Exhibitor Or Sponsor Exhibitor and sponsor listings will be included in all promotional materials! Pre-Conference U Online exhibitor directory U Online product/service feature U Email promotions U Exhibitor Showcase listing - December issue of Underground Construction magazine U Exhibitor Showcase listing - December issue of Pipeline & Gas Journal magazine U Exhibitor Showcase listing - January issue of Pipeline News magazine U Public relations support At Conference U Program – exhibitors are listed in two sections - alphabethically and by company description; sponsor listings will include a logo U Signage U I.D. Badges - exhibitor/sponsor designation U Distribution of press materials at on-site Press Center U Unlimited Exhibit Hall passes for your customers/guests at no charge Post- Conference U Thank you ad (sponsor logos) U Website - exhibitor/sponsor listing w/logo and hyperlink Other (Available for fee) U Advertising placements in Underground Construction, Pipeline & Gas Journal and Pipeline News magazines U Advertising placements on UCT website U Advertising on UCT social media platforms U Special sponsorships (lanyards, registration bags, hotel card keys, networking receptions, refreshments breaks, meals, etc.)
Here are a few things we thought you’d like to know about Fort Worth. Geographically, it is in the center of the United States, accessible from practically anywhere. Fort Worth is 17.5 miles from DFW International Airport. The airport serves as a gateway for visitors from around the globe, making Fort Worth easily accessible for international and domestic travelers, as well. It is the 16th largest city in the U.S. and part of the No. 1 tourist destination (with Dallas) in Texas, welcoming 6.5 million visitors annually. Fort Worth is made up of seven primary entertainment districts. Each offers distinct dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural amenities. You can enjoy a range of experiences, from NASCAR racing to rodeos, worldclass museums to cowboy cuisine, and more. Ground transportation from the airport is convenient by shuttle bus, cab and Uber. Once you’re downtown, Molly the Trolley is the way to go. This FREE, vintagestyle trolley operates seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Take Molly the Trolley to Sundance Square, a 35-block shopping and entertainment district. Restaurants in Sundance Square include Del Frisco’s Grille, P.F. Chang’s, sports bars and more.
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CUIRE New Book: Pipeline Infrastructure Renewal And Asset Management
Available from McGraw-Hill Professional at http://www. alibris.com/Pipeline-Infrastructure-Renewal-and-AssetManagement-Mohammad-Najafi/book/32138120 and other book sellers, this practical resource, sponsored by NASSCO, covers the latest methods to manage, value and estimate the life and cost of pipeline infrastructure assets. Featuring detailed illustrations, case studies and examples, this comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instruction on pipeline planning, repair and renewal. The book’s author, Dr. Mohammad Najafi of the University of Texas-Arlington (UTA), is a highly experienced author and infrastructure engineer. Readers will receive a thorough coverage of asset valuation, financing, depreciation and inventory management techniques. Throughout the publication, asset management methods are provided for the full range of building materials and for water, sewer and pressure pipelines. Pipeline Infrastructure Renewal and Asset Management offers technical, as well as managerial information, and presents ready-to-use best practices for asset administration, budgeting and inspection. Pipeline life expectancy, renewal technologies, government standards and social issues are also explained in full detail. This comprehensive book explains inspection and inventory methods for water, sewer and pressure pipelines.
CUIRE To Hold 15th Annual Engineering, Inspector Schools In Fort Worth CUIRE will hold its 15th annual trenchless technology inspector training and certification schools Jan. 29-30, 2017, in conjunction with the Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth, TX. This year’s program includes a full-day of Geotechnical School, as well as a one-day Advanced HDD School. Attendees may register for any of the following half-day sessions: Jan. 29, 2017 - morning • Geotechnical School – Geotechnical requirements for both trenchless and open-cut applications, soft soils and rock investigations methods, and how ground conditions will impact trenchless feasibility and productivity. • Pipe School – Applications, advantages and limitations of each type of pipe, such as steel, ductile iron, vitrified clay, PVC, HDPE, fiberglass, etc., and new developments in pipe materials and joining systems. Jan. 29, 2017 - afternoon • Geotechnical School – Planning, geotechnical reporting and contracting requirements for trenchless technologies in different ground conditions. • Mud School for Trenchless Technology – This session will cover everything attendees need to know to properly mix and apply drilling fluids for trenchless applications, including spoil removal and lubrication applications. • Horizontal Auger Boring and Pipe Ramming School – Planning, design, construction of conventional pipe jacking and horizontal auger boring, along with pipe ramming.
Portuguese Translation Of Trenchless Technology Book Published In Brazil In June, the Brazilian Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering (ABES), in partnership with the Brazilian Association of Trenchless Technology (ABRATT), held a one-day workshop and book-signing event in Sao Palo for the Portuguese translation of Dr. Najafi’s book, Trenchless Technology: Planning, Equipment and Methods, published by McGraw-Hill in 2013. More than 200 engineers and contractors attended this event. An additional 50 professionals on the waiting list could not attend due to space limitations. The workshop was chaired by Sérgio Palazzo, director of ABRATT, which is part of the International Society for Trenchless Technology. During the workshop, Najafi presented on UTA’s Center for Infrastructure Research and Engineering’s (CUIRE) experience with university/industry collaborations. After the presentations, a reception with a book-signing event featuring Najafi was held. It is hoped that publication of the book will enhance the quality of trenchless projects in Brazil.
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Jan. 30, 2017 – morning • Advanced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) School – Planning and design of large, mid- and small-size HDD projects from inception to closeout and delivery. The school will include talks on pipe loads, bore planning, drilling fluids and case studies. • Pipe Lining and Renewal School – Topics include CIPP and pipe lining methods. The school will also cover planning, design, construction, inspection and QA/QC. Jan. 30, 2017 – afternoon • Advanced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) School – The second part of this session will include construction projects of all sizes, plus tracking, locating and case studies. • Pilot Tube and Microtunneling School – This school will emphasize planning, design and construction of pilot tube microtunneling, and will include case studies.
Attendees will receive a PDF copy of all presentations on a USB drive. Limited space is available, so early registration is recommended. For more information, contact CUIRE at (817) 272-9177 or email
[email protected]. More information will be provided at www.cuire.org and www.uctonline.com. Underground Construction August 2016
South Central NASTT Chapter, CUIRE To Present Trenchless And Pipe Conference On Tuesday, Aug. 23, the newly formed South Central Chapter of NASTT will hold a one-day trenchless technology and pipe conference in collaboration with CUIRE on the campus of UTA. The program will start at 8:30 a.m. with welcome presentations, followed by two technical presentations: New Installations and Pipeline Renewal/ Replacement. Other technical presentations cover horizontal directional drilling (HDD), microtunneling, pipe jacking, pipe ramming, different types of pipes, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), sliplining, pipe bursting, pilot tube, spray-in-place pipe (SIPP) and manholes. There will be a keynote presentation during the lunch. Ditch Witch will provide a simulator so attendees can see how an HDD rig works. The lunch and refreshments are sponsored by Hammerhead and Hobas Pipe USA. Reduced registration fee is provided for public officials ($50), and design/consulting engineers and contractors ($75). Full-time students with valid student ID can register for free. Limited exhibit tables are available for $500 and two attendees can register with this payment. Attendees will receive a PDF copy of all presentations on a USB drive, as well as seven PDHs (0.7 CEU). Limited space is available, so early registration is recommended. For more information, including reduced rate for hotel reservation (Hilton Arlington), visit www.isuft.com, call CUIRE at (817) 2729177 or email Niloofar Rezaei at
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CUIRE To Hold 7th International Conference On Underground Freight Transportation CUIRE, in conjunction with Underground Construction magazine and the International Society for Underground Freight Transportation, will hold a three-day symposium Aug. 22-24, at UTA. In addition to the United States, speakers include experts from Brazil, Italy, China, Germany, UK, Canada, the Netherlands and other countries. The results of CUIRE research in underground freight transportation will be presented in detail and plans for future research will be discussed. Participation from public agencies, the engineering community and academia is encouraged. The symposium will start on Monday, Aug. 22, at 8 a.m. and will conclude with a technical tour at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Lunches and refreshments, a networking reception on Monday evening, and dinner on Tuesday are provided for attendees and speakers. Attendees will receive a PDF copy of all presentations on a USB drive and will receive 18 PDHs (1.8 CEUs). Full-time students with proper ID can register with reduced rate. Exhibit tables are provided for $500 and two attendees can register with this payment. Sponsorships for lunches, refreshments, networking reception and dinner are available. The limited space is filling quickly, so prompt registration is encouraged. For more information, including reduced rate for hotel reservation (Hilton Arlington), visit www.isuft.com , call CUIRE at (817) 272-9177 or email to
[email protected].
ICPTT 2016 Successfully Held In Guangzhou, China More than 400 people attended the International Conference on Pipelines and Trenchless Technology (ICPTT) 2016 held July 7 - 8, at Zhujiang Hotel and Convention Center in Guangzhou, China. Keynote and technical presenters came from the U.S., China, Germany, France and other countries. A technical tour of the Herrenknecht manufacturing facility was held on July 9. Attendees were able to see two 12-foot tunneling machines ready to be shipped to Dubai for the subway project. There were 25 companies exhibiting pipeline rehabilitation and inspection products and services, such as CCTV equipment, CIPP and manhole rehabilitation products. Additionally, Drillto Trenchless Company of China demonstrated two horizontal directional drilling rigs. The next ICPTT conference will be held on October 2017 in Wuhan, China. For more information, contact Dr. Baosong Ma, director of the U.S. China Center for Trenchless Research and Development and a Professor at the China University of Geosciences in Wuhan:
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CUIRE Board Members Abu Abraham, P.E. Technical Manager Instituform Technologies Sam Arnaout, P.E. Sr. Vice President of Engineering Forterra Pressure Pipe Robert A. Carpenter Editor-in-Chief Underground Construction Magazine
Frank Crumb, P.E. Public Infrastructure Business Development Halff Associates, Inc. George H. Davis, R.G. Geotechnical Liaison Missouri Department of Transportation Hassan A. Elsaad, P.E. Engineer Principal Salt River Project
Walter Chiang, P.E. Founder & Director CP&Y Inc.
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Bruce Hollands Executive Director Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association Julia J. Hunt, P.E. Assistant Regional Manager/ Operations Trinity River Authority of Texas Therese R. Kline, P.E. Flexible Pipe Specialist Special Structures, Bridge Design Michigan Department of Transportation
Chad Kopecki, P.E. Assistant Director Public Works Department, City of Dallas David Marshall, P.E. Engineering Services Director Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) Lynn Osborn, P.E. Technical Advisor, NASSCO LEO Consulting, LLC
Camille George Rubeiz, P.E. Director of Engineering Plastic Pipe Institute Jim Rush Editor Benjamin Media Inc. (Trenchless Technology) Larry Slavin, Ph.D. Principal Outside Plant Consulting Services, Inc.
Harvey Svetlik Staff Engineer - Water & Energy Georg Fischer Central Plastics, LLC Richard Williammee Jr., P.E. District Materials Engineer Fort Worth District Texas Department of Transportation
Anna Pridmore, Ph.D., P.E. Vice President, Pipeline Solutions Structural Technologies
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2016 Buyer’s Guide Company Listings The 2016 Buyer's Guide is a comprehensive list of equipment and services for the utility pipeline industry. It is published annually and the interactive version is online, year-round at ucononline.com. The shaded entries denote a UCT 2017 exhibitor (as of July. 27). See them and more in Fort Worth, TX, Jan. 31 - Feb. 2.
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A & E Construction Supply 410 N 5th Ave. East Truman, MN 56088 United States (507) 776-6121 www.a-econstsupply.com
American Augers / Trencor 135 US Route 42 West Salem, OH 44287 United States (419) 869-7107/(800) 324-4930 www.americanaugers.com
Above Ground Markers 21711 Mueschke Road Tomball, TX 77377 United States (832) 467-3399 www.abovegroundmarkers.com
American Ductile Iron Pipe 1501 31st Street South Birmingham, AL 35207 United States (800) 442-2347 www.acipco.com
Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. 1509 Sylvania Ct. Ft. Worth, TX 76111 United States (800) 565-1115 www.acepipe.com ACIPCO/American Steel Pipe Co. PO Box 2727 Birmingham, AL 35202 United States (205) 325-8988 www.acipco.com ADS, Inc. Inserta Tee 401 Olive Street Findlay, OH 45840 United States (419) 421-5426 www.ads-pipe.com Advance Metal Working 3726 US Highway 34 Kewanee, IL 61443 United States (800) 369-5365 www.advancemetalworking.com Agru America, Inc. 500 Garrison Road Georgetown, SC 29440 United States 800-373-2478 www.agruamerica.com Akkerman 58256 266th St. Brownsdale, MN 55918 United States 800-533-0386 www.akkerman.com Allan Edwards, Inc. PO Box 9457 Tulsa, OK 74107 United States (918) 583-7184 www.allanedwards.com ALLU Group 700 Huyler Street Teterboro, NJ 07608 United States (800) 939-2558 www.allu.net
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American Pipe Bending 3207 Dawson Road Tulsa, OK 74110 United States (800) 730-BEND www.apb-bend.com Anchor Pipe International Inc. 9310 Campbell Houston, TX 77080 United States (713) 465-8377 www.anchorpipe.com AP/M Permaform PO Box 555 Johnston, IA 50131 United States (800) 662-6465 www.permaform.com Applied Felts Inc. 450 College Dr. Martinsville, VA 24112 United States (276) 656-1904 www.appliedfelts.com ARB, Inc. 26000 Commerce Centre Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630 United States (949) 598-9242 www.arbinc.com Arntzen Corporation 1025 School St. Rockford, IL 61105-0898 United States (800) 821-3475 www.ArntzenPipe.com Asher Corporation 5301 Valley Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90032 United States (800) 896-2480 www.alasher.com Asplundh Tree Expert Company 708 Blair Mill Rd. Willow Grove, PA 19090 United States (800) 248-8733 www.asplundh.com Atlas Copco CMT USA 3700 East 68th Ave. Commerce City, CO 80022
United States (800) 732-6762 www.atlascopco.us Avanti International 1100 Hercules Ave. Suite 320, Houston, TX 77058 United States (281) 486-5600 www.avantigrout.com AW Direct 83 White Oak Drive Berlin, CT 06037 United States (860) 828-7800 www.awdirect.com
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Badger Daylighting Corp. 1300 East U.S. Highway 136, Ste. E Pittsboro, IN 46167 United States (888) 726-9146 www.badgerinc.com
BITCO Insurance Companies 3700 Market Square Circle Davenport, IA 52807-2309 United States (309) 732-0258 www.bitco.com BJM PUMPS 123 Spencer Plain Rd Old Saybrook, CT 06475 United States (860) 399-5937 www.bjmpumps.com BKW, Inc. Box 581611 Tulsa, OK 74158 United States (918) 836-6767 www.bkwinc.com Bobcat Company 250 E. Beaton Drive West Fargo, ND 58078 United States www.bobcat.com
Ballantine, Inc. 840 McKinley St. Anoka, MN 55303 United States (800) 328-2424 www.ballantineinc.com
Bor-It Manufacturing Co., Inc. 1687 Cleveland Ave. Ashland, OH 44805 United States (800) 289-6639/(419) 289-6639 www.bor-it.com
Barbco Inc. PO Box 30189 East Canto, OH 44730-0189 United States (330) 488-9400 www.barbco.com
Buzzi Unicem USA 100 Brodhead Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 United States (610) 882-5013 www.buzziunicemusa.com
Baroid Industrial Drilling Products 3000 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Houston, TX 77032 United States (800) 735-6075 www.baroididp.com Bayou Flow Technologies 515 N Sam Houston, Pkwy E #630 Houston, TX 77060 United States (281) 591-0001 www.permapipe.com Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC 3000 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E. Houston, TX 77032 United States (281) 871-7900 www.bentonite.com Bit Brokers International 5568 Logan Road West Frankfort, IL 62896 United States (618) 435-5811 www.bitbrokers.com
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Canusa CPS - U.S. 2408 Timberloch, Bldg. C-8 The Woodlands, TX 77380 United States (281) 367-8866 www.shrinksleeves.com Carson Underground, Inc. 5230 Hwy 50 E. Carson City, NV 89701 United States (888) 427-0379
[email protected] Carylon Corporation 2500 W. Arthington St. Chicago, IL 60612 United States (312) 666-7700 www.caryloncorp.com CASE Construction Equipment 621 State St. Racine, WI 53404 United States (262) 636-6011 www.casece.com Caterpillar Inc. 400 Regency Forest Dr. Ste. 400 Cary, NC 27518
United States (919) 465-6877 www.cat.com Century Products, Inc. W245-N5485 Corporate Cir. Sussex, WI 53089 United States (262) 820-3600 www.centuryproducts.net CertainTeed Corporation 750 E. Swedesford Road Valley Forge, PA 19482 United States 1-866-CT4-PIPE (1-866-284-7473) www.certainteed.com CETCO 2870 Forbs Avenue Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 United States (800) 527-9948 www.cetco.com/dpg Challenger Services 4530 S. Jackson Ave. Tulsa, OK 74107 United States (918) 447-0055 www.challengerservices.com Chrysler/RAM Trucks Detroit, MI United States ramtrucks.com/commercial
Coolseat, R.L. Construction Co. PO Box 279 Taylor, MI 48180 United States (734) 946-9300 Copperhead Industries, LLC. P.O. Box 1081 Monticello, MN 55362 United States (877) 726-5644 www.copperheadwire.com Corrpro Companies, Inc. 7000 B Hollister Houston, TX 77040 United States (866) CORR-PRO www.corrpro.com CRC-Evans Automatic Welding 20445 State Highway 249, Ste. 310 Houston, TX 77070 United States (281) 999-8920 CRC-Evans Pipeline International PO Box 50368 Tulsa, OK 74150 United States (918) 438-2100 www.crc-evans.com
CIPP Corporation PO Box 398 Hudson, IA 50643 United States (888) 485-2477 www.usa-cipp.com
Cretex Specialty Products N 16 W 23390 Stoneridge Dr. Suite A Waukesha, WI 53188 United States (262) 542-8153/(800) 345-3764 www.cretexseals.com
Clock Spring Company, L.P. 621 Lockhaven Houston, TX 77073 United States (281) 590-8491 www.clockspring.com
CUES 3600 Rio Vista Ave. Orlando, FL 32805 United States (800) 327-7791 www.cuesinc.com
Commercial Coating Services, Inc. PO Box 3296 Conroe, TX 77305-3296 United States (936) 539-3294 www.commercialcoating.com Commercial Resins, Inc. 8100 East 96th Ave. Henderson, CO 80640 United States www.commercialresins.com Contech Engineered Solutions LLC 9025 Centre Pointe Dr. Suite 400 West Chester, OH 45069 United States (800) 338-1122 www.ContechES.com
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D.C.I. (Davis International) PO Box 177 Healdton, OK 73438 United States (580) 229-1260 daviscorpipelinerollers.com Dam-it Dams, Inc. 546 E. Reid Road Grand Blanc, MI 48430 United States (313) 886-6761 www.damitdams.com Darby Equipment Co. 1915 S. 49th West Avenue Tulsa, OK 74105 United States (918) 582-2340 www.darbyequip.com
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Denso North America, Inc. 9747 Whithorn Drive Houston, TX 77095 United States (281) 821-3355 www.densona.com Digital Control, Inc. 19625 62nd Avenue South, STE B-103 Kent, Washington 98032 United States (800) 288-3610 www.digitrak.com Ditch Witch PO Box 66 1959 W. Fir Avenue Perry, OK 73077-0066 United States (580) 572-2337 www.ditchwitch.com Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America 250 East Beaton Drive PO Box 6000
United States (800) 847-7661 www.duraline.com
United States (281) 261-5778 elginseparationsolutions.com
E & M Specialty Co. Inc. PO Box 956 Breaux Bridge, LA 70508 United States (337) 332-0239 www.drillpipesupply.com
Enduro Pipeline Services, Inc. P.O. Box 3489 Tulsa, OK 74101-3489 United States (800) 752-1628 (918) 446-1934 www.enduropls.com
Drillers Supply, Inc. 6000 Brittmoore Rd. Houston, TX 77041 United States (866) 466-7711 www.drillerssupply.com
Efficiency Production, Inc. 685 Hull Road Mason, MI 48854 United States (800) 552-8800 www.epi-shields.com
Envirocon Systems, Inc. 1921 Greens Road Houston, TX 77032 United States (281) 443-2592 www.enviroconsystems.com
Duke's Root Control, Inc. 1020 Hiawatha Blvd., West Syracuse, NY 13204 United States (315) 472-4781 www.dukes.com
Electrical Conduit Corp. 816 Hicks Road Elburn, IL 60119 United States (630) 293-4474 electricconduitconstruction.com
Dura-Line Corporation 11400 Parkside Dr., Ste. 300 Knoxville, TN 37934
Elgin Separation Solutions 10050 Cash Road Stafford, TX 77477
Esab Welding & Cutting Products 801 Wilson Ave Hanover, PA 17331 United States (800) 933-7070 www.esab.com
West Fargo, ND 58078 United States www.doosanequipment.com Doosan Infracore Portable Power 1293 Glenway Drive Statesville, NC 28625 United States (515) 557-2008
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Express 4x4 Truck Rental 555 West Street Road Warminster, PA 18974 United States (215) 443-3360 express4x4truckrental.com
Felling Trailers, Inc. 1525 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 United States 1-855-759-8834 www.felling.com
Fabco CAT 11200 W. Silver Spring Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53225 United States (414) 461-9100 www.fabco.com
Fibrwrap Construction Services, Inc. 4255 East Airport Drive Ontario, Ontario 91761 Canada (909) 390-4363 fibrwrapconstruction.com
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Fabick, John Tractor Company One Fabick Dr. Fenton, MO 63026 United States (636) 343-5900 www.johnfabick.com
Flagshooter 47742 250th Street Garretson, SD 57030 United States (605) 529-5000 www.flagshooter.com
Fast Fusion, LLC 743 Horizon Drive Suite 334 Grand Junction, CO 81506 United States (970) 216-1543 www.fast-fusion.com
Flowtite Pipe 3009 N. Laurel Ave. Rialto, CA 92377 United States (909) 434-1888 www.flowtitepipe.com
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Gajeske Inc. 2929 Antoine Dr. Houston, TX 77092 United States (713) 688-2728 www.gajeske.com General Machine Products (GMP) 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy Trevose, PA 19053 United States (215) 357-5500 www.gmptools.com Georg Fisher Central Plastics LLC 39605 Independence Shawnee, OK 74804 United States (405) 625-3111 www.gfcp.com Girard Industries 6531 N. Eldridge Pkwy. Houston, TX 77041-3507 United States (713) 466-3100 www.girardind.com Glas Mesh Co. PO Box 39 West Chester, PA 19381 United States (610) 696-9220 www.glasmesh.com Godwin, A Xylem brand 84 Floodgate Road Bridgeport, NJ 08014 United States (856) 467-3636 www.godwinpumps.com Gorman-Rupp Co. 600 S. Airport Rd. Mansfield, OH 44903 United States (419) 755-1011 www.GRpumps.com Griswold Machine & Engineering, Inc. 8530 M 60 Union City, MI 49094 United States (517) 741-4300 www.gme-shields.com Gulf Interstate Engineering Company 16010 Barkers Point Lane Ste. 600, Houston TX 77079 United States (712) 850-3400 www.gie.com
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H & M Pipe Beveling Machine Co. 311 East Third St. Tulsa, OK 74120-2417 United States (918) 582-9984 www.hmpipe.com H.L. Chapman Pipeline Construction Inc. 9250 FM 2243 Leander, TX 78641 United States (512) 259-7662 www.hlchapman.com Hallen Construction Company, Inc. 4270 Austin Blvd. Island Park, NY 11558 United States (516) 432-8300 www.hallenconstruction.com
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HammerHead Trenchless Equipment 500 South CP Avenue Lake Mills, WI 53551 United States (920) 648-4848 hammerheadtrenchless.com Harding Directional Drilling PO Box 506 Bryan, TX 77806-0506 United States (979) 778-2691 www.hardingdrilling.com HDD Broker, Inc. 2575 Northbrooke Plaza Drive Suite 100, Naples FL 34119 United States (866) 960-3331 www.hddbroker.com Heath Consultants Incorporated 9030 Monroe Road Houston, TX 77061 United States (800) 432-8487 www.heathus.com Henkels & McCoy, Inc. 985 Jolly Road Blue Bell, PA 19422 United States 888-HENKELS www.henkels.com Herrenknecht AG Schlehenweg 2 Schwanau D-77963 Germany +49 7824 302 0 www.herrenknecht.com Herrenknecht Tunnelling Systems USA Inc. 1613 132nd Ave E, Ste. 200 Sumner, WA 98390 United States (253) 447-2300 www.herrenknecht.com
HTS Pipe Consultants, Inc. 420 Pickering St. Houston, TX 77091 United States (713) 692-8373 www.htspipeconsultants.com
INTREN 18202 West Union Road Union, IL 60180 United States (815) 923-2300 www.intren.com
Komatsu America 440 North Fairway Dr. Vernon Hills, IL 60061-8112 United States (847) 970-4100 www.KomatsuAmerica.com
Mathey Dearman Inc. PO Box 472110 Tulsa, OK 74147 United States (918) 447-1288 www.mathey.com
Hunting Trenchless 3817 Melancon Road Broussard, LA 70518 United States (337) 367-9292 www.huntingtrenchless.com
IPEX USA LLC 1425 North Service Road, East, Unit 3 Oakville, ON L6H 1A7 Canada (800) 463-9572 www.ipexna.com
KS Energy Services, LLC 19705 W. Lincoln Ave. New Berlin, WI 53146 United States (262) 574-5100 www.ksenergyservices.com
MaxLiner 450 College Dr. Martinsville, VA 24112 United States (877) 426-5948 www.maxlinerusa.com
Laney Directional Drilling Co. 831 Crossbridge Drive Spring, TX 77373 United States (281) 540-6615 www.laneydrilling.com
MBW, Inc. 250 Hartford Rd. Slinger, WI 53086 United States (262) 644-5234 www.mbw.com
LaValley Industries 1876 23rd Street S.E. Bemidji, MN 56601 United States (218) 444-3030 www.lavalleyindustries.com
McElroy Manufacturing 833 North Fulton Tulsa, OK 74115 United States (918) 836-8611 www.mcelroy.com/fusion
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. 6100 Atlantic Blvd. Norcross, GA 30071 United States (877) 509-2254 www.hceamericas.com
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Icon Tunnel and Shoring Systems 300 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 United States (800) 836-5011 www.iconjds.com
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Inland Pipe Rehabilitation 9400 Grogans Mill Road, Ste. 205 The Woodlands, TX 77380 United States (281) 362-1131 www.teamipr.com Inline Services 27731 Commercial Park Rd Tomball, TX 77375 United States (281) 401-8142 www.inlineservices.com Inliner Technologies, Inc. 1468 W. Hospital Rd. Paoli, IN 47454 United States (812) 723-0704 www.inliner.net
Hi-Vac Corporation 117 Industry Rd. Marietta, OH 45750 United States (740) 374-2306 www.hi-vac.com
INROCK Drilling Systems, Inc. 6000 Brittmoore Houston, TX 77041 United States (713) 690-5600 www.INROCK.com
Hitachi Construction Machinery - Americas P. O. Box 8806, 1515 5th Ave. Moline, IL 61265 United States (866) 973-0394 www.hitachiconstruction.com
INROCK Ltd. Hove Technology Centre St. Joseph's Close Hove, East Sussex UNK BN3 7ES United Kingdom +44 1273 735 500 www.inrock.com
HOBAS Pipe USA 1413 E. Richey Rd. Houston, TX 77073 United States (281) 821-2200 www.hobaspipe.com Holly Pipe Corporation 406 Mecca St. Lafayette, LA 70508 United States (318) 232-4816 www.hollypipe.com Horizontal Technology, Inc. 16863 Warren Ranch Road Hockley, TX 77447 United States (888) 556-5511 www.horizontaltech.com
Insituform Technologies 17988 Edison Avenue Chesterfield, MO 63005 United States 800-234-2992 www.insituform.com InterCon Construction, Inc. 2880 Commerce Park Drive Madison, WI 53719-5129 United States (608) 227-7473 www.intercon-const.com Interplastic Corporation 1225 Willow Lake Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55110 United States (651) 481.6860 www.interplastic.com
ISCO Industries 926 Baxter Avenue Louisville, KY 40204 United States 800-345-ISCO (4726) www.isco-pipe.com J.T. Miller, Inc. 13843 Highway 105 West, Ste. 425 Conroe, TX 77304 United States (936) 447-2929 www.jtmillerinc.com Jack Doheny Companies 777 Doheny Drive Northville, MI48167 United States 800-336-4369 www.dohenysupplies.com Jameson Corporation PO Box 1030 Clover, SC 29710 United States (803) 222-6400/(800) 346-1956 www.jamesoncorp.com John Deere 1515 5th Avenue Moline, IL 61265 United States (309) 765-0227 www.johndeere.com John Deere Limited PO Box 999 Grimsby, ON L3M 4S9 Canada (905) 945-9281 www.deere.com
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K.R. Swerdfeger Construction, Inc. 421 E. Industrial Ave Pueblo, CO 81007 United States (719) 547-0242/(800) 369-6432 www.krswerd.com Kidd Pipeline & Specialties, Inc. 14826 Yarberry Houston, TX 77039 United States (281) 442-0270 www.kiddpipeline.com Knapp Polly Pig, Inc. 1209 Hardy St. Houston, TX 77020 United States (713) 222-0146 www.pollypig.com Kobelco Construction Machinery USA, Inc. 4690 World Houston Pkwy Houston, TX 77032 United States (281) 888-8430 www.kobelco-usa.com
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Lee Supply Company, Inc. 305 1st Street P.O. Box 35 Charleroi, PA 15022 United States (800) 353-3747 www.leesupply.com Lift Technologies, Inc. 5162 S 24th W Ave Tulsa, OK74107 United States (918) 794-8088 www.lifttechnologiesinc.com Lincoln Electric Co. 22801 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44117 United States (216) 481-8100 www.lincolnelectric.com LMK Technologies 1779 Chesse Lane Ottawa, IL 61350 United States (815) 433-1275 www.lmktechnologies.com LockDown, Iinc. 2291 Plunkett Road Conyers, GA 30012 United States (678) 750-0466 www.lockdowninc.com
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M-I SWACO 5950 North Course Drive Suite 442 Houston, TX 77072 United States (832) 295-2564 www.miswaco.com/hddmw Madewell Products Corporation 7561 Industrial Ct Alpharetta, GA 30004 United States (770) 475-8199 www.madewell.net Masterliner 42305 S. Airport Rd Hammond, LA 70403 United States (985) 386-3006 www.masterliner.com
McLaughlin Group, Inc. 2006 Perimeter Rd. Greenville, SC 29605 United States (864) 277-5870/(800) 435-9661 mclaughlinunderground.com Mears Group, Inc. 5051 Westheimer Rd, 16th Floor Houston, TX 77056 United States (281) 448-2488 www.mearsHDD.net Melfred-Borzall, Inc. 2712 Airpark Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93455 United States (805) 739-0118 www.melfredborzall.com Mersino 10162 East Coldwater Road Davsion, MI 48423 United States (810) 658-3472 www.mersino.com Michels Corporation 817 West Main Street PO Box 128 Brownsville, WI 53006 United States (920) 583-3132 www.michels.us Midwestern Contractors 816 Hicks Road Elburn, IL 60119 United States (630) 668-3420 Midwestern Manufacturing Company 2119 South Union Tulsa, OK 74107 United States (918) 858-4243 www.sidebooms.com Milbar Hydro-Test Inc. PO Box 7701 Shreveport, LA 71137-7701 United States (318) 227-8210 www.milbarhydro-test.com
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Miller Pipeline P. O. Box 34141 Indianapolis, IN 46234 United States (317) 293-0278 www.millerpipeline.com
OZ Directional Drilling 38220 N. 103rd Place Scottsdale, AZ 85262 United States (480) 306-6570 www.ozdirectionaldrilling.com
Mincon P.O. Box 13886 Roanoke, VA 24038 United States (540) 344-9939 www.mincon.com
Ozzie's Pipeline Padder 7102 W. Sherman St. Phoenix, AZ 85043 United States (480) 585-9400 www.ozzies.com
MONOFORM by Infratech 21040 Commerce Blvd. Rogers, MN 55374 United States (763) 428-6488 www.infratechonline.com Montabert 2905 Shawnee Industrial Way Suwanee, GA 30024 United States (866) 472-4373 www.montabert.com Mud Technology International Inc. 2610 Hwy 31 West Athens, TX 75751 United States (903) 675-3240 www.mud-tech.com
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National Liner, LLC 375 Williamstowne Suite 102 Delafield, WI 53018 United States (800) 547-1235 www.nationalliner.com National Trench Safety 260 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Ste 200 Houston, TX 77060 United States (832) 200-0988 www.ntsafety.com
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Pe Ben Industries Company 13738 FM 529 Houston, TX 77041 United States (281) 452-4204 www.pebenusa.com
Premier Drill Pipe 7401 Mesa Road Houston, TX 77028 United States (800) 390-2752 www.premierdrillpipe.com
Price-Gregory 920 Memorial City Way Ste. 600 Houston, TX 77024 United States (713) 780-7500 www.pricegregory.com Prime Resins, Inc. 2291 Plunkett Rd. Conyers, GA 30012 United States (800) 321-7212 www.primeresins.com
Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc. PO Box 130 Charlotte, MI 48813 United States (800) 292-1225 www.pro-tecequipment.com Proline Pipe Line Equipment Inc. 6120 Davies Rd. Edmonton, AB T6E 4M9 Canada (780) 465-6161 www.proline-global.com
Pigs Unlimited International, Inc 23802 FM 2978 #C-1 Tomball, TX 77375 United States (281) 351-2749 www.pigsunlimited.com Pioneer One, Inc 11140 N State Road 67 Mooresville, IN 46158 United States (317) 831-2081 www.pioneeronehddp.com Pipeline Inspection Co., Inc. P. O . Box 55648 Houston, TX 77255-5648 United States (713) 681-5837 www.picltd.com PipeLine Machinery International 15434 Cypress North Houston Cypress, TX 77429 United States (713) 939-0007 www.plmcat.com
NPL Construction Co. 2355 W Utopia Phoenix, AZ 85027 United States (623) 582-1235 www.gonpl.com
Pipeline Pigging Products P. O. Box 692005-300 Houston, TX 77269 United States (281) 351-6688 www.pipepigs.com
NRI 3875 Fiscal Court Ste 100 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 United States (561) 683-6992 www.neptuneresearch.com
Pipeline Renewal Technologies 111 Canfield Ave., Unit B3 Randolph, NJ 07869 United States (973) 252-6700 www.envirosight.com
Osborn International 5401 Hamilton Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 United States (800) 720-3358 www.osborn.com
PipeSak, Inc. 747 Hyde Park Road Suite 125 London, ON N6H 3S3 Canada (519) 472-5080 www.pipesak.com
Otis Eastern Service, Inc. P. O. Box 330 Wellsville, NY 14895 United States (585) 593-4760 www.otiseastern.com
Poweram Inc. P.O. Box 153 Barron, WI 54812-0153 United States (715) 537-9050 www.poweram.com
Precision Drilling Services PO Box 2972 West Monroe, LA 71294 United States (318) 397-3970
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Perma-Liner Industries, Inc. 13000 Automobile Blvd, Ste. 300 Clearwater, FL 33762 United States (727) 507-9749 www.perma-liner.com
New Holland Construction 621 State Street Racine, WI 53402-5133 United States (262) 636-6011 newhollandconstruction.com
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Power Associates International, Inc. 13117 Greenriver Dr Houston, TX 77044 United States (281) 458-7020 www.paiinc.com
Polyguard Products, Inc. PO Box 755 Ennis, TX 75120 United States (972) 875-8421 www.polyguardproducts.com
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Company Listings PSS Companies 2070 South 4250 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104 United States (801) 363-1933
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Q3 Contracting, Inc. 3066 Spruce Street Little Canada, MN 55117 United States (651) 224-2424 www.q3contracting.com Quadex 4801 Crystal Hill Rd N Little Rock, AR 72118 United States (501) 758-8628 www.quadexonline.com
Quanta Services Inc. 920 Memorial City Way Ste. 650 Houston, TX 77024 United States (713) 973-5800 www.quantaservices.com
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R.S. Technical Services, Inc. 1327 Clegg Street Petaluma, CA 94954 United States (800) 767-1974 www.rstechserv.com Radius HDD Tools 2525 Ranger Highway Bldg #9 Weatherford, TX 76086 United States (800) 892-9114 www.radiushdd.com
Railhead Underground Products, Inc. Manufacturing Facility 1405 Mineral Wells Highway Weatherford, TX 76086 United States (817) 594-6663 www.railhead.com Raven Lining Systems 13105 East 61st Street, Ste. A Broken Arrow, OK 74012 United States (800) 324-2810 www.ravenlining.com Reef Industries 9209 Almeda Genoa Houston, TX 77075 United States (713) 507-4251 www.terratape.com
Reline America 116 Battleground Avenue Saltville, VA 24370 United States (276) 496-4000 www.relineamerica.com
Rig Source, Inc. 700 Hicks Drive Elburn, IL 60119 United States (630) 365-1649 www.rigsourceinc.com
Sealing Systems, Inc. 9350 County Rd 19 Loretto, MN 55357 United States (763) 478-2057 www.ssisealingsystems.com
Reliner/Duran Inc. 53 Mt. Archer Rd. Lyme, CT 06371 United States (860) 434-0277 www.reliner.com
Ring-O-Matic Manufacturing PO Box 305 Pella, IA 50219 United States (641) 628-1515 www.ring-o-matic.com
SEMI 2094 Three Lakes Parkway Tyler, TX 75703 United States (903) 534-7153 www.semicrawlers.com
Richway Industries P.O. Box 508 Janesville, IA 50647 United States (800) 553-2404 www.cretefoamer.com
Robert B. Somerville 13176 Dufferin St. King City, ON L7B 1K5 Canada (905) 833-3100 www.rbsomerville.com
SENSIT Technologies 851 Transport Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 United States (219) 465-2700 www.gasleaksensors.com
Roose Manufacturing Company P. O. Box 322 Pella, IA 50219 United States (641) 628-2529 www.roosemfg.com
Serimax North America 11315 West Little York Rd., Bldg. 3 Houston, TX 77041 United States (832) 230-2700 www.serimax.com
RootX PO Box 7626 Salem, OR 97303 United States (800) 844-4974 www.rootx.com
SewperCoat - Kerneos Inc. 1316 Priority Lane Chesapeake, VA 23324 United States (757) 284-3200 www.sewpercoat.com
ROSEN Group Obere Spichermatt 14 Stans -1, 6370 Switzerland +41-41-618-0300 www.roseninspection.net
Sharewell HDD, LLC 4333 Spring Stuebner Spring, TX 77389 United States (281) 288-2560 www.sharewellhdd.com
RWF Bron 873 Devonshire Avenue Woodstock, ON N4S 8Z4 Canada (800) 263-1060/(519) 421-0036 www.bronrwf.com
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. 5956 W. Las Positas Blvd. Pleasanton, CA 94588 United States
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SAERTEX multiCom LP 12200 Mt. HollyHuntersville Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 United States (704) 584-4059 www.saertex-multicom.com Sauereisen, Inc. 160 Gamma Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238 United States (412) 963-0303 www.sauereisen.com Sawyer Manufacturing Co. 7799 S. Regency Drive Tulsa, OK 74131 United States (918) 834-2550 www.sawyermfg.com Schwalm Robotic USA 122 Old Mill Rd., Ste. B Greenville, SC 29607 United States (864) 414-9658 www.schwalm-usa.com Scorpion Oil Tools 13913 Faber Street Houston, TX 77037 United States (281) 999-2222 www.scorpion.net
Slabach Enterprises 215 14th St Kalona, IA 52247 United States (319) 656-3434 www.slabach.com Snelson Companies, Inc. 601 W State St Sedro Woolle, WA 98284 United States (360) 856-6511 www.snelsonco.com SourceHDD 1816 E. Wasp Rd. Hutchinson, KS 67501 United States (620) 802-0200/(800) 654-3484 www.straightlinehdd.com Southeast Directional Drilling 3117 N. Cessna Ave. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 United States (520) 423-2131 www.southeastdrilling.com SP Products, Inc. 730 Pratt Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 United States (800) 233-8595 www.spproducts.com
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Spectrashield Liner Systems PO Box 57309 Jacksonville, FL 32241 United States (904) 419-4889 www.spectrashield.com Sprayroq, Inc. P.O. Box 101717 4707 Alton Court Birmingham, AL 35210 United States (800) 634-0504 www.sprayroq.com Sterling Lumber Company 501 E. 151st St. Phoenix, IL 60426 United States (708) 388-2223 www.sterlinglumber.com Straightline HDD, Inc. 1816 E. Wasp Rd. Hutchinson, KS 67501 United States (620) 820-0200 www.straightlinehdd.com Strong Company, Inc. 4505 Emmett Sanders Road Pine Bluff, AR 71601 United States (800) 982-8009 www.strongseal.com Subsite Electronics 1950 W. Fir Street Perry, OK 73077 United States (800) 846-2713 www.subsite.com Sunbelt Rentals 2341 Deerfield Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715 United States (800) 736-2504 www.sunbeltrentals.com Superior Drillpipe Manufacturing 7203 Miller Road 2 Houston, TX 77049 United States (281) 452-2260 www.superiordrillpipe.com Surface to Surface, Inc. 5150 Forest Rd. RR#4 Watford, ON N0M 2S0 Canada (800) 567-0978 www.stsmixers.com
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T & T Carbide Drilling Supply P. O. Box 13 Logan, IL 62856 United States (618) 439-7253 www.tandtcarbide.com T.D. Williamson, Inc. 6801 South 65 West Ave. Tulsa, OK 74101 United States (918) 447-5100 www.tdwilliamson.com TekRock Trenching 104 Hester Hollow Georgetown, TX 78633 United States (817) 229-3543 www.tekrock.com Tenbusch, Inc. P.O. Box 417 Lewisville, TX 75067
United States (972) 221-2304 www.tenbusch.com Terra Tape, Division of Reef Industries, Inc. 9209 Almeda Genoa Rd. Houston, TX 77075 United States (713) 507-4251 www.terratape.com TESMEC USA, Inc. 12520 East FM 917 Alvarado, TX 76009 United States (817) 473-2233 www.tesmec.com The Robbins Company 29100 Hall St. Solon, OH 44139 United States (440) 248-3303 TheRobbinsCompany.com The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 United States (800) DIG-TORO www.toro.com Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co. Inc. 4620 City Center Drive Port Orange, FL 32129 United States (386) 767-7310 www.thompsonpump.com Trencor 135 US Route 42 West Salem, OH 44287 United States (770) 995-7425 www.trencor.com Tri Tool Inc. 3041 Sunrise Blvd. Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 United States (916) 288-6100 www.tritool.com TRY TEK Machine Works Inc. 250 N. Main St. Jacobus, PA 17407 United States (717) 428-1477 www.trytek.com TT Technologies, Inc. 2020 East New York St. Aurora, IL 60502 United States (630) 851-8200 www.tttechnologies.com TuffRod, LLC 6680 Hodgson Road Lino Lakes, MN 55014 United States (763) 354-2839 www.tuffrod.com Tulsa Rig Iron, Inc. 4457 W. 151st Street South Kiefer, OK 74041 United States (918) 321-3330 www.tulsarigiron.com
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U.S. Composite Pipe South 18585 Samuels Road Zachary, LA 70791 United States (225) 658-6166 www.uscpsouth.com
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U.S. Pipeline, Inc. 950 Echo Lane #100 Houston, TX 77024 United States (281) 531-6100 www.uspipeline.com
Vacmasters 5879 W. 58th Ave. Arvada, CO 80002 United States (800) 466-7825 www.vacmasters.com
U.S. Trencher Supply, Inc. P.O. Box 299 Cashion, OK 73016 United States (405) 375-6452 ustrencher.com
Vactor Manufacturing 1621 S. Illinois St. Streator, IL 61364 United States (815) 672-3171 www.vactor.com
Underground Devices, Inc. 3304 Commercial Avenue Northbrook, IL 60062 United States (847) 205-9000 www.udevices.com
Vacuworx 10105 East 55th Place Tulsa, OK 74146 United States (918) 259-3050 www.vacuworx.com
Underground Solutions 13135 Danielson St., Suite 201 Poway, CA 92064 United States (858) 679-9551 undergroundsolutions.com
Vanair Manufacturing Inc 10896 W 300 N Michigan City, IN 46360 United States (800) 526-8817 www.vanair.com
Underground Tools, Inc. 6680 Hodgson Rd. Lino Lakes, MN 55014 United States (866) 488-3478 www.undergroundtools.com
Vermeer 1210 Vermeer Rd. East Pella, IA 50219 United States (641) 628-3141 www.vermeer.com
United Rentals 100 First Stamford Place, Suite 700 Stamford, CT 06902 United States (877) PMP-N-PWR www.unitedrentals.com
Volvo Construction Equipment 312 Volvo Way Shippensburg, PA 17257 United States (717) 532-9181 www.volvo.com/ constructionequipment
Universal HDD 1221 Flex Court Lake Zurich, IL 60047 United States (847) 955-0050 www.unihdd.com US Radar, Inc. 121 Amboy Rd. Matawan, NJ 07747 United States (732) 566-2035 www.usradar.com Utilicor Technologies Inc. 49 Sheffield Street Toronto, Ontario M6M 3ES Canada (416) 391-3901 www.utilicor.ca Utiliscope Corporation 10367 Cedar Lane Glen Allen, VA 23059 United States (804) 550-2937 www.utiliscope.com
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Vac-Con, Inc. 969 Hall Park Drive Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 United States (904) 284-4200 www.vac-con.com Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC 27137 South Hwy 33 Okahumpka, FL 34762 United States (352) 728-2222 www.vactron.com
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Backfiller attachments ALLU Group Ozzie's Pipeline Padder Backhoe/loaders CASE Construction Equipment Caterpillar Inc. Challenger Services Fabco CAT Fabick, John Tractor Company John Deere John Deere Limited Komatsu America New Holland Construction Underground Tools, Inc. Volvo Construction Equipment Bags, filter Dam-it Dams, Inc. Bending machines, pipe Challenger Services Commercial Coating Services CRC-Evans Pipeline Darby Equipment Co. Proline Pipe Line Equipmen Worldwide Machinery Bending shoes Challenger Services Commercial Coating Services
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Bridging systems, portable Dam-it Dams, Inc. Griswold Machine Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc.
Cleaning machines, travel/still CRC-Evans Pipeline Proline Pipe Line Equipment
Compactors vibratory, hand held MBW, Inc. Montabert
Bentonite/fluid additives Baroid Industrial Drilling Bentonite Performance Century Products, Inc. CETCO Drillers Supply, Inc. INROCK Ltd. M-I SWACO TT Technologies, Inc.
Brushes, wire General Machine Products Osborn International Weiler Corporation
Cleaning, abrasive blast Commercial Resins, Inc.
Compactors, self propelled CASE Construction Equipment Midwestern Manufacturing
Beveling machines Challenger Services CRC-Evans Pipeline Darby Equipment Co. H & M Pipe Beveling Machine Mathey Dearman Inc. Midwestern Manufacturing Proline Pipe Line Equipment Sawyer Manufacturing Co. Tri Tool Inc. Boring mach., guidance systems Akkerman Digital Control, Inc. INROCK Drilling Systems, Inc. J.T. Miller, Inc. McLaughlin Group, Inc. Sharewell HDD, LLC Subsite Electronics The Robbins Company TT Technologies, Inc. Boring machine, rock American Augers / Trencor Barbco Inc. Challenger Services Herrenknecht AG Herrenknecht Tunnelling INROCK Drilling Systems, Inc. McLaughlin Group, Inc. Quanta Services Inc. The Robbins Company TT Technologies, Inc. Boring machines, dry American Augers / Trencor Barbco Inc. Bor-It Manufacturing Co., Inc. CRC-Evans Pipeline HammerHead Trenchless Icon Tunnel and Shoring McLaughlin Group, Inc. Midwestern Manufacturing The Robbins Company TT Technologies, Inc. Boring machines, rod pusher Herrenknecht AG Herrenknecht Tunnelling Systems USA Inc. Icon Tunnel and Shoring Melfred-Borzall, Inc. Midwestern Manufacturing Poweram Inc. The Robbins Company TT Technologies, Inc. Boring machines, wet Akkerman Barbco Inc. Icon Tunnel and Shoring McLaughlin Group, Inc. Melfred-Borzall, Inc. Quanta Services Inc. The Robbins Company Underground Tools, Inc. Bridges, pipe support NPL Construction Co. SP Products, Inc.
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Carbide Tools Ballantine, Inc. Lee Supply Company, Inc. Radius HDD Tools SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. Casing filler Denso North America, Inc. Casing wax Denso North America, Inc. Cathodic protection Corrpro Companies, Inc. Georg Fisher Central Plastics Quanta Services Inc. T.D. Williamson, Inc. CCTV inspection systems Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. CUES Insituform Technologies R.S. Technical Services, Inc. Chemical grouts Avanti International Prime Resins, Inc. CIPP Applied Felts Inc. CIPP Corporation HammerHead Trenchless Insituform Technologies Interplastic Corporation LMK Technologies Masterliner MaxLiner Michels Corporation Miller Pipeline National Liner, LLC Perma-Liner Industries, Inc. Pipeline Renewal Technologies Reline America SAERTEX multiCom LP TRY TEK Machine Works Inc. CIPP point repairs LMK Technologies Pipeline Renewal Technologies
Clamps, external line-up Challenger Services CRC-Evans Pipeline Darby Equipment Co. H & M Pipe Beveling Machine Mathey Dearman Inc. Midwestern Manufacturing Proline Pipe Line Equipment Inc. Clamps, internal line-up Challenger Services Commercial Coating Services CRC-Evans Pipeline Darby Equipment Co. Mathey Dearman Inc. Proline Pipe Line Equipment Clamps/sleeves Miller Pipeline Reliner/Duran Inc. Cleaning machines, internal Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. Commercial Resins, Inc. CRC-Evans Pipeline
Coating & wrapping machines Challenger Services CRC-Evans Pipeline Denso North America, Inc. Midwestern Manufacturing Proline Pipe Line Equipment Coatings, concrete Allan Edwards, Inc. Madewell Products Corporation Quadex Sauereisen, Inc. SewperCoat - Kerneos Inc. Strong Company, Inc. Coatings, epoxy AP/M Permaform Denso North America, Inc. Madewell Products Corporation Prime Resins, Inc. Quadex Raven Lining Systems Sauereisen, Inc. Warren Environmental Coatings, pipe joint Commercial Resins, Inc. CRC-Evans Pipeline Cretex Specialty Products Denso North America, Inc. NRI Strong Company, Inc. Coatings, plastic Commercial Coating Services Commercial Resins, Inc. Insituform Technologies Coatings, polyurethane Bayou Flow Technologies Clock Spring Company, L.P. Denso North America, Inc. Sauereisen, Inc. Sprayroq, Inc. Coatings, repair/rehab AP/M Permaform Denso North America, Inc. Madewell Products Corporation NRI Sauereisen, Inc. Spectrashield Liner Systems Sprayroq, Inc. Strong Company, Inc. Coatings, shrink sleeve Canusa CPS - U.S. Clock Spring Company, L.P. Coatings, tape Denso North America, Inc. Georg Fisher Central Plastics Midwestern Manufacturing Polyguard Products, Inc. Compactor attachments, hydraulic Caterpillar Inc. Knapp Polly Pig, Inc. Montabert Compactor attachments, wheel Caterpillar Inc.
Compressors, air, portable Doosan Infracore Portable Vanair Manufacturing Inc Concrete coating equipment CRC-Evans Pipeline Strong Company, Inc. Concrete mixers The Toro Company Conduit, assessories SP Products, Inc. Consulting services Gulf Interstate Engineering HTS Pipe Consultants, Inc. ROSEN Group T.D. Williamson, Inc. Utiliscope Corporation Contractor, custom trenching Electrical Conduit Corp. H.L. Chapman Pipeline Michels Corporation NPL Construction Co. Quanta Services Inc. SP Products, Inc. TekRock Trenching Contractor, dewatering Mersino Michels Corporation Contractor, directional drilling ARB, Inc. Asplundh Tree Expert Company Electrical Conduit Corp. Harding Directional Drilling InterCon Construction, Inc. K.R. Swerdfeger Construction KS Energy Services, LLC Laney Directional Drilling Co. Mears Group, Inc. Michels Corporation Miller Pipeline NPL Construction Co. OZ Directional Drilling Pioneer One, Inc Precision Drilling Services Q3 Contracting, Inc. Quanta Services Inc. Southeast Directional Drilling Contractor, fiber optic ARB, Inc. Electrical Conduit Corp. KS Energy Services, LLC Michels Corporation Quanta Services Inc. SP Products, Inc. Contractor, gas distribution ARB, Inc. Asplundh Tree Expert Company Coolseat, R.L. Construction Co. Hallen Construction Company Henkels & McCoy, Inc. InterCon Construction, Inc. INTREN K.R. Swerdfeger Construction KS Energy Services, LLC Michels Corporation Midwestern Contractors Miller Pipeline NPL Construction Co. Q3 Contracting, Inc. Quanta Services Inc. Snelson Companies, Inc. T.D. Williamson, Inc.
Contractor, mainline pipeline ARB, Inc. Coolseat, R.L. Construction Co. Henkels & McCoy, Inc. InterCon Construction, Inc. KS Energy Services, LLC Michels Corporation Midwestern Contractors Miller Pipeline Otis Eastern Service, Inc. Pe Ben Industries Company Price-Gregory Quanta Services Inc. Robert B. Somerville Snelson Companies, Inc. T.D. Williamson, Inc. U.S. Pipeline, Inc. Welded Construction, L.P. Contractor, pipe rehab ARB, Inc. CIPP Corporation Coolseat, R.L. Construction Co. Cretex Specialty Products Duke's Root Control, Inc. Henkels & McCoy, Inc. Michels Corporation Miller Pipeline MONOFORM by Infratech National Liner, LLC Otis Eastern Service, Inc. Price-Gregory Quadex Quanta Services Inc. RootX Contractor, sewer & water Duke's Root Control, Inc. Michels Corporation NPL Construction Co. Contractor, station KS Energy Services, LLC Michels Corporation Midwestern Contractors Price-Gregory Q3 Contracting, Inc. Conventional hole openers Bit Brokers International Horizontal Technology, Inc. J.T. Miller, Inc. Conveyors, portable & stationary CRC-Evans Pipeline SP Products, Inc. Tenbusch, Inc. The Robbins Company Corrosion control AP/M Permaform Commercial Resins, Inc. Corrpro Companies, Inc. Denso North America, Inc. Georg Fisher Central Glas Mesh Co. NRI Raven Lining Systems ROSEN Group Sauereisen, Inc. Spectrashield Liner Systems T.D. Williamson, Inc. Couplings, pipe Dura-Line Corporation Georg Fisher Central Plastics IPEX USA LLC ISCO Industries Lee Supply Company, Inc. SP Products, Inc. Cradles, pipe lower-in Challenger Services Commercial Coating Services CRC-Evans Pipeline Darby Equipment Co. Midwestern Manufacturing
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Dams Dam-it Dams, Inc. Detectors, coating & holiday Challenger Services CRC-Evans Pipeline Pipeline Inspection Co., Inc. Detectors, gas leak Challenger Services Efficiency Production, Inc. Heath Consultants ROSEN Group SENSIT Technologies T.D. Williamson, Inc. Detectors, hazardous gas Efficiency Production, Inc. SENSIT Technologies Digester Cleaning Carylon Corporation Directional drilling rigs, large American Augers / Trencor Barbco Inc. Ditch Witch HDD Broker, Inc. Herrenknecht Quanta Services Inc. SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. TT Technologies, Inc. Underground Tools, Inc. Universal HDD Vermeer Directional drilling rigs, micro Ditch Witch TT Technologies, Inc. Underground Tools, Inc. Directional drilling rigs, mid American Augers / Trencor Barbco Inc. Ditch Witch HDD Broker, Inc. SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. The Toro Company TT Technologies, Inc. Underground Tools, Inc. Universal HDD Vermeer Directional drilling rigs, mini Barbco Inc. Challenger Services Ditch Witch SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. TT Technologies, Inc. Underground Tools, Inc. Universal HDD Vermeer Directional drilling services American Augers / Trencor Baroid Industrial Drilling Carson Underground, Inc. CETCO Dam-it Dams, Inc. Drillers Supply, Inc. Hallen Construction Company Henkels & McCoy, Inc. Horizontal Technology, Inc. INROCK Drilling Systems, Inc. M-I SWACO Mears Group, Inc. Michels Corporation Miller Pipeline Quanta Services Inc. Robert B. Somerville Sharewell HDD, LLC Southeast Directional Drilling TT Technologies, Inc.
Directional Drilling Tools Digital Control, Inc. Ditch Witch Holly Pipe Corporation Pioneer One, Inc Radius HDD Tools SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. Directional drilling tools, large Radius HDD Tools SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. Directional drilling tools, mid Radius HDD Tools SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. Directional drills: used American Augers / Trencor HDD Broker, Inc. SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. TT Technologies, Inc. Downhole motors Horizontal Technology, Inc. INROCK Drilling Systems, Inc. J.T. Miller, Inc. Melfred-Borzall, Inc. Sharewell HDD, LLC Downhole tools American Augers / Trencor Ballantine, Inc. Barbco Inc. Bit Brokers International Ditch Witch Drillers Supply, Inc. General Machine Products HammerHead Trenchless HDD Broker, Inc. INROCK Drilling Systems, Inc. J.T. Miller, Inc. Melfred-Borzall, Inc. Mincon Radius HDD Tools Railhead Underground Scorpion Oil Tools Sharewell HDD, LLC SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. T & T Carbide Drilling Supply Underground Tools, Inc.
McLaughlin Group, Inc. Rig Source, Inc. SEMI The Robbins Company Tri Tool Inc. TT Technologies, Inc. Tulsa Rig Iron, Inc. United Rentals Volvo Construction Equipment Equipment tracking CASE Construction Equipment Subsite Electronics Erosion control products Dam-it Dams, Inc. ISCO Industries SEMI Excavators, air MBW, Inc. Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC Excavators, crawler mounted/ hydraulic CASE Construction Equipment Challenger Services Doosan Infracore Construction Fabco CAT Fabick, John Tractor Company Hitachi Construction Machinery Hyundai Construction John Deere Kobelco Construction Komatsu America Midwestern Manufacturing New Holland Construction PipeLine Machinery Volvo Construction Equipment
Excavators, crawler, cable Felling Trailers, Inc. Worldwide Machinery Excavators, hydro Badger Daylighting Corp. Ditch Witch Ring-O-Matic Manufacturing Vac-Con, Inc. Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC Excavators, mini Bobcat Company CASE Construction Equipment Caterpillar Inc. Ditch Witch Doosan Infracore Construction Fabco CAT Felling Trailers, Inc. Hitachi Construction Machinery Hyundai Construction John Deere Kobelco Construction New Holland Construction Volvo Construction Equipment Excavators, rubber tire Caterpillar Inc. Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America Fabco CAT Hitachi Construction Machinery Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. John Deere Limited Volvo Construction Equipment
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Facing machines, pipe Challenger Services CRC-Evans Pipeline
Darby Equipment Co. ISCO Industries Lee Supply Company, Inc. Proline Pipe Line Equipment Felts, liners Applied Felts Inc. HammerHead Trenchless MaxLiner National Liner, LLC Perma-Liner Industries, Inc. Felts, pipe wrapping Challenger Services Cretex Specialty Products Fiber Glass Liners SAERTEX multiCom LP Financial services CASE Construction Equipment Caterpillar Inc. Fittings, pipe ADS, Inc. Inserta Tee American Ductile Iron Pipe Dura-Line Corporation Georg Fisher Central Plastics HOBAS Pipe USA IPEX USA LLC ISCO Industries Lee Supply Company, Inc. Reliner/Duran Inc. SP Products, Inc. T.D. Williamson, Inc. Flange facing, field ISCO Industries Tri Tool Inc.
Flange spreader Mathey Dearman Inc. Proline Pipe Line Equipment Floats, pipe ISCO Industries Flow monitoring Carylon Corporation Dam-it Dams, Inc. Foam, polyurethane Avanti International Bayou Flow Technologies Girard Industries Fusion equipment, PE Fast Fusion, LLC Georg Fisher Central Plastics IPEX USA LLC ISCO Industries Lee Supply Company, Inc. McElroy Manufacturing
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Gasket, pipe ADS, Inc. Inserta Tee Dura-Line Corporation IPEX USA LLC Lee Supply Company, Inc. Generating plants, portable Doosan Infracore Portable Geotextiles ADS, Inc. Inserta Tee Dam-it Dams, Inc. Midwestern Manufacturing
Drill, rotary J.T. Miller, Inc. Utilicor Technologies Inc. Vanair Manufacturing Inc Drills, track rock Challenger Services Drills, vertical Rig Source, Inc.
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Electrofusion systems Georg Fisher Central Plastics IPEX USA LLC ISCO Industries Lee Supply Company, Inc. End seals Fabick, John Tractor Company LMK Technologies Midwestern Manufacturing Engineering services Corrpro Companies, Inc. Gulf Interstate Engineering ROSEN Group T.D. Williamson, Inc. Equipment rental Asher Corporation Fast Fusion, LLC Lift Technologies, Inc.
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Hammers/breakers, hydraulic Bit Brokers International CASE Construction Equipment Midwestern Manufacturing Montabert Scorpion Oil Tools SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. Heads, cutters horizontal auger road bore American Augers / Trencor Barbco Inc. Carson Underground, Inc. Challenger Services CRC-Evans Pipeline Drillers Supply, Inc. Icon Tunnel and Shoring McLaughlin Group, Inc. Midwestern Manufacturing The Robbins Company Hot tapping equipment & service Henkels & McCoy, Inc. ISCO Industries T.D. Williamson, Inc. Hydraulic Dredging Carylon Corporation Dam-it Dams, Inc. Hydraulic power units Poweram Inc. Tenbusch, Inc. Hydro excavation Carylon Corporation Dam-it Dams, Inc. McLaughlin Group, Inc. Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC Vactor Manufacturing Infiltration control Avanti International Carylon Corporation LMK Technologies Sauereisen, Inc. Sealing Systems, Inc. Warren Environmental
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Insertion, live Henkels & McCoy, Inc. Inspection, pipe in-place Dam-it Dams, Inc. Pipeline Renewal Technologies Insurance, liability BITCO Insurance Companies
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Jacks, aluminum & steel Midwestern Manufacturing Joint repair Avanti International Cretex Specialty Products Interplastic Corporation ISCO Industries Keyholing Buzzi Unicem USA McLaughlin Group, Inc. Michels Corporation Utilicor Technologies Inc. Laterals, pipe inspection/ repair Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. Avanti International Carylon Corporation CUES Interplastic Corporation LMK Technologies MaxLiner National Liner, LLC Perma-Liner Industries, Inc. Pipeline Renewal Technologies Quadex R.S. Technical Services, Inc. TRY TEK Machine Works Inc. TT Technologies, Inc. Launchers/receivers, pig Challenger Services Girard Industries ROSEN Group T.D. Williamson, Inc. Leak detection Clock Spring Company, L.P. Heath Consultants ISCO Industries ROSEN Group T.D. Williamson, Inc. Line locating Copperhead Industries, LLC. Heath Consultants McLaughlin Group, Inc. Subsite Electronics Liners: epoxy-FRP HammerHead Trenchless Interplastic Corporation Masterliner SAERTEX multiCom LP Liners: fold 'n form Interplastic Corporation Miller Pipeline Liners: point repair HammerHead Trenchless LMK Technologies Miller Pipeline Perma-Liner Industries, Inc. Liners: PVC HammerHead Trenchless Masterliner Miller Pipeline Perma-Liner Industries, Inc. Underground Solutions Loaders, crawler Bobcat Company CASE Construction Equipment Fabick, John Tractor Company John Deere Vermeer Worldwide Machinery
Loaders, skid steer Bobcat Company CASE Construction EquipmentCaterpillar Inc. Ditch Witch John Deere New Holland Construction The Toro Company Vermeer Volvo Construction Equipment Loaders, wheel CASE Construction Equipment Caterpillar Inc. Doosan Infracore Construction Fabick, John Tractor Company Hyundai Construction John Deere Komatsu America Midwestern Manufacturing New Holland Construction PipeLine Machinery Volvo Construction Equipment Locators Above Ground Markers Locators, cable/pipe fault Copperhead Industries, LLC. Heath Consultants McLaughlin Group, Inc. Proline Pipe Line Equipment Ring-O-Matic Manufacturing SENSIT Technologies Subsite Electronics Utiliscope Corporation
Prime Resins, Inc. Quadex Raven Lining Systems Reliner/Duran Inc. Sauereisen, Inc. Sealing Systems, Inc. SewperCoat - Kerneos Inc. Spectrashield Liner Systems Sprayroq, Inc. Strong Company, Inc. Underground Devices, Inc. Warren Environmental Manhole: vacuum systems Miller Pipeline Ring-O-Matic Manufacturing Mapping systems, as-builts Digital Control, Inc. Enduro Pipeline Services, Inc. Subsite Electronics Markers, metal Above Ground Markers Marking flags/posts/signs Above Ground Markers Drillers Supply, Inc. Flagshooter Marking paint Flagshooter Marking tape, underground SP Products, Inc. Terra Tape, Division of Reef
Locators, walkover sonde/ beacon systems Century Products, Inc. Digital Control, Inc. Drillers Supply, Inc. McLaughlin Group, Inc. SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. Subsite Electronics Universal HDD
Mats: offroad Sterling Lumber Company Sunbelt Rentals
Lubricant CETCO Dura-Line Corporation General Machine Products J.T. Miller, Inc. John Deere SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc.
Moleing machines HammerHead Trenchless TT Technologies, Inc.
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Manhole: coatings AP/M Permaform Madewell Products Corporation Raven Lining Systems Sauereisen, Inc. Sealing Systems, Inc. SewperCoat - Kerneos Inc. Spectrashield Liner Systems Sprayroq, Inc. Strong Company, Inc. Manhole: inserts Sealing Systems, Inc. Manhole: joint restoration Avanti International Miller Pipeline Manhole: rehab systems Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. AP/M Permaform Avanti International Carylon Corporation Cretex Specialty Products HOBAS Pipe USA Interplastic Corporation ISCO Industries LMK Technologies Madewell Products Corporation Miller Pipeline MONOFORM by Infratech Perma-Liner Industries, Inc.
Microtunneling machines Akkerman Herrenknecht AG Icon Tunnel and Shoring McLaughlin Group, Inc. The Robbins Company
Mud mixing systems American Augers / Trencor Barbco Inc. Baroid Industrial Drilling Ditch Witch Drillers Supply, Inc. Elgin Separation Solutions INROCK Ltd. M-I SWACO McLaughlin Group, Inc. Mud Technology International Sharewell HDD, LLC SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. Surface to Surface, Inc. Tenbusch, Inc. Tulsa Rig Iron, Inc. Universal HDD Mud motors American Augers / Trencor Drillers Supply, Inc. Horizontal Technology, Inc. INROCK Ltd. J.T. Miller, Inc. Melfred-Borzall, Inc. Sharewell HDD, LLC Mud vacuums, directional boring Ditch Witch Ring-O-Matic Manufacturing Utiliscope Corporation
Mud: drilling fluids/polymers Baroid Industrial Drilling Bentonite Performance Minerals CETCO Drillers Supply, Inc. Elgin Separation Solutions INROCK Drilling Systems, Inc. M-I SWACO Mud Technology International
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Night caps Midwestern Manufacturing NSF Pipelining Warren Environmental Padding machines ALLU Group Ozzie's Pipeline Padder Piercing tools, hydraulic Ditch Witch Piercing tools, pneumatic HammerHead Trenchless McLaughlin Group, Inc. Midwestern Manufacturing TT Technologies, Inc. Vermeer Pig locators Enduro Pipeline Services, Inc. Girard Industries Inline Services Pipeline Inspection Co., Inc. ROSEN Group T.D. Williamson, Inc. Pig passage indicators Enduro Pipeline Services, Inc. Girard Industries Kidd Pipeline & Specialties, Inc. Pipeline Inspection Co., Inc. T.D. Williamson, Inc. Pig, scraper/sphere/ launchers/traps BKW, Inc. Girard Industries Pigs Unlimited International ROSEN Group T.D. Williamson, Inc. Pigs, electronic/inspection Enduro Pipeline Services, Inc. ROSEN Group T.D. Williamson, Inc. Pigs, foam Enduro Pipeline Services, Inc. Inline Services Lee Supply Company, Inc. Proline Pipe Line Equipment ROSEN Group T.D. Williamson, Inc. Pigs, pipe cleaning Above Ground Markers BKW, Inc. Carylon Corporation CRC-Evans Pipeline Enduro Pipeline Services, Inc. General Machine Products Girard Industries Inline Services Kidd Pipeline & Specialties, Inc. Knapp Polly Pig, Inc. Lee Supply Company, Inc. Midwestern Manufacturing Pigs Unlimited International Pipeline Pigging Products, Inc. Power Associates International Proline Pipe Line Equipment ROSEN Group T.D. Williamson, Inc.
Pilot bits Atlas Copco CMT USA Bit Brokers International J.T. Miller, Inc. Mincon Railhead Underground Products Sharewell HDD, LLC SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. T & T Carbide Drilling Supply Underground Tools, Inc. Pipe bursting/splitting CertainTeed Corporation Copperhead Industries, LLC. HammerHead Trenchless ISCO Industries Lee Supply Company, Inc. Miller Pipeline Poweram Inc. Tenbusch, Inc. TT Technologies, Inc. Pipe conduit - duct CertainTeed Corporation Dura-Line Corporation IPEX USA LLC Lee Supply Company, Inc. Pipe cutters/reamers CRC-Evans Pipeline Georg Fisher Central Plastics J.T. Miller, Inc. TRY TEK Machine Works Inc. Pipe duct Dura-Line Corporation SP Products, Inc. Pipe jacking equipment Akkerman Barbco Inc. Tenbusch, Inc. The Robbins Company Pipe lifting & handling equipment D.C.I. (Davis International) LaValley Industries Lift Technologies, Inc. McElroy Manufacturing Pe Ben Industries Company Vacuworx Pipe lining systems Agru America, Inc. AP/M Permaform Applied Felts Inc. Contech Engineered Solutions Fibrwrap Construction Services Inliner Technologies, Inc. Insituform Technologies Interplastic Corporation ISCO Industries LMK Technologies Masterliner MaxLiner Miller Pipeline National Liner, LLC Perma-Liner Industries, Inc. Quadex Raven Lining Systems Reline America SAERTEX multiCom LP Sauereisen, Inc. SewperCoat - Kerneos Inc. U.S. Composite Pipe South Warren Environmental Pipe plugs Dura-Line Corporation SP Products, Inc. Sunbelt Rentals T.D. Williamson, Inc.
Piling, sheeting, steel Dam-it Dams, Inc.
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Pipe pullers/pushers Drillers Supply, Inc. Efficiency Production, Inc. HammerHead Trenchless Poweram Inc. Pipe ramming HammerHead Trenchless TT Technologies, Inc. Pipe ramming machines HammerHead Trenchless TT Technologies, Inc. Pipe Rehabilitation Michels Corporation SAERTEX multiCom LP Pipe reinstatement cutters TRY TEK Machine Works Inc. Pipe renewal systems Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. ACIPCO/American Steel Pipe Agru America, Inc. AP/M Permaform Applied Felts Inc. Avanti International Fibrwrap Construction Services Inliner Technologies, Inc. Insituform Technologies LMK Technologies Masterliner MaxLiner Miller Pipeline Pipeline Renewal Technologies SAERTEX multiCom LP TT Technologies, Inc. Underground Solutions Pipe rental E & M Specialty Co. Inc. Mersino Sunbelt Rentals Pipe rollers D.C.I. (Davis International) Georg Fisher Central Plastics ISCO Industries McElroy Manufacturing Melfred-Borzall, Inc. Pipe sealing Avanti International LMK Technologies Pipe stoppers Georg Fisher Central Plastics Miller Pipeline T.D. Williamson, Inc. Pipe straightening E & M Specialty Co. Inc. ISCO Industries Miller Pipeline Pipe supports Anchor Pipe International Inc. D.C.I. (Davis International) Georg Fisher Central Plastics ISCO Industries Lee Supply Company, Inc. McElroy Manufacturing Reliner/Duran Inc. SP Products, Inc. Pipe wrap, fiberglass Midwestern Manufacturing Perma-Liner Industries, Inc. Pipe, Casing Tubular Hunting Trenchless TuffRod, LLC Pipe, casing tubular products ACIPCO/American Steel Pipe Arntzen Corporation Drillers Supply, Inc. E & M Specialty Co. Inc.
Hunting Trenchless TuffRod, LLC Underground Devices, Inc. Pipe, cast iron ACIPCO/American Steel Pipe Pipe, composite HOBAS Pipe USA Pipe, directional drilling American Ductile Iron Pipe Ballantine, Inc. Carson Underground, Inc. CertainTeed Corporation Drillers Supply, Inc. E & M Specialty Co. Inc. Holly Pipe Corporation Hunting Trenchless INROCK Drilling Systems, Inc. ISCO Industries J.T. Miller, Inc. Lee Supply Company, Inc. Melfred-Borzall, Inc. Premier Drill Pipe SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. Superior Drillpipe TT Technologies, Inc. TuffRod, LLC Underground Tools, Inc.
Pipe, sliplining ADS, Inc. Inserta Tee Contech Engineered Solutions HOBAS Pipe USA ISCO Industries Lee Supply Company, Inc. Underground Solutions Pipe, steel ACIPCO/American Steel Pipe Arntzen Corporation Commercial Resins, Inc. Contech Engineered Solutions E & M Specialty Co. Inc. Holly Pipe Corporation J.T. Miller, Inc. Superior Drillpipe
Pipeline maintenance services Dam-it Dams, Inc. Duke's Root Control, Inc. Enduro Pipeline Services, Inc. Henkels & McCoy, Inc. Inland Pipe Rehabilitation Inline Services Michels Corporation Quadex RootX ROSEN Group T.D. Williamson, Inc. Tri Tool Inc.
Plastic joints, fittings, valves, connectors Agru America, Inc. Georg Fisher Central Plastics ISCO Industries Lee Supply Company, Inc. Plows Ditch Witch RWF Bron Plows, cable & pipe Ballantine, Inc. Ditch Witch RWF Bron Underground Tools, Inc. Vermeer
Plugs T.D. Williamson, Inc. Point repair Avanti International Carylon Corporation LMK Technologies Perma-Liner Industries, Inc. Pipeline Renewal Technologies Polyethylene membranes Agru America, Inc. Post hole diggers, hydraulic Ballantine, Inc.
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Category Listings Pulling grips Drillers Supply, Inc. General Machine Products Melfred-Borzall, Inc. Pumps, by-pass Dam-it Dams, Inc. Godwin, A Xylem brand Gorman-Rupp Co. Sunbelt Rentals Thompson Pump Pumps, centrifugal BJM PUMPS Elgin Separation Solutions Godwin, A Xylem brand Gorman-Rupp Co. Lee Supply Company, Inc. Midwestern Manufacturing Mud Technology International Power Associates International Sunbelt Rentals Thompson Pump Pumps, concrete BJM PUMPS Richway Industries Pumps, dewatering systems BJM PUMPS Dam-it Dams, Inc. Godwin, A Xylem brand Gorman-Rupp Co. Lee Supply Company, Inc. Mersino Sunbelt Rentals Thompson Pump Utiliscope Corporation Pumps, high pressure jetting Godwin, A Xylem brand Gorman-Rupp Co. Thompson Pump Pumps, hydrostatic testing Challenger Services Midwestern Manufacturing Milbar Hydro-Test Inc. Power Associates International Tulsa Rig Iron, Inc. Pumps, mud American Augers / Trencor Barbco Inc. BJM PUMPS Elgin Separation Solutions Gorman-Rupp Co. INROCK Ltd. Mud Technology International Tulsa Rig Iron, Inc. Utiliscope Corporation Pumps, portable, submersible BJM PUMPS Godwin, A Xylem brand Gorman-Rupp Co. Mud Technology International Sunbelt Rentals
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Roller cone drill bits-tungsten Atlas Copco CMT USA Ballantine, Inc. Barbco Inc. Bit Brokers International Drillers Supply, Inc. INROCK Drilling Systems, Inc. J.T. Miller, Inc. Melfred-Borzall, Inc. Sharewell HDD, LLC T & T Carbide Drilling Supply Underground Tools, Inc. Root control Avanti International Duke's Root Control, Inc. Rubber track SEMI SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc.
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Shanks & points, rippers Ballantine, Inc. Midwestern Manufacturing Underground Tools, Inc. Sheeting Midwestern Manufacturing National Trench Safety Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc. Shoring, braces-trench Efficiency Production, Inc. Griswold Machine Icon Tunnel and Shoring National Trench Safety Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc. SP Products, Inc. Sideboom attachments Caterpillar Inc. Fabick, John Tractor Company Midwestern Manufacturing Slings, belts CRC-Evans Pipeline Darby Equipment Co. Midwestern Manufacturing Sliplining systems ISCO Industries Lee Supply Company, Inc. Miller Pipeline Tenbusch, Inc. U.S. Composite Pipe South Sludge Dewatering Carylon Corporation Elgin Separation Solutions Slurry separation systems Elgin Separation Solutions M-I SWACO Smoke testing Carylon Corporation Soil stabilization ALLU Group Avanti International Buzzi Unicem USA Dam-it Dams, Inc. Prime Resins, Inc. Sonar inspection CUES R.S. Technical Services, Inc. Spacers, pipe ISCO Industries Lee Supply Company, Inc. SP Products, Inc. Underground Devices, Inc. Split bit hole openers Bit Brokers International Sharewell HDD, LLC T & T Carbide Drilling Supply Spot repair Avanti International Dam-it Dams, Inc. Perma-Liner Industries, Inc. Pipeline Renewal Technologies Prime Resins, Inc. Steering equipment, electronic,underground INROCK Drilling Systems, Inc. Sharewell HDD, LLC Subsurface utility eng. Q3 Contracting, Inc.
Supply house contractor tools & equipment Dam-it Dams, Inc. Drillers Supply, Inc. General Machine Products PSS Companies Western Supplies, Inc. Surveying equipment/ supplies INROCK Drilling Systems, Inc. ROSEN Group Sharewell HDD, LLC Utiliscope Corporation Sweepers, street Challenger Services Midwestern Manufacturing
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Tractors, wheel Bobcat Company CASE Construction Equipment Caterpillar Inc. Fabco CAT John Deere Traffic control products National Trench Safety Trailers, equipment Advance Metal Working Ditch Witch Felling Trailers, Inc. SEMI SourceHDD Straightline HDD, Inc. Tenbusch, Inc. Trailers, reel Asher Corporation Felling Trailers, Inc. ISCO Industries Melfred-Borzall, Inc. Roose Manufacturing Company Slabach Enterprises Treatment plant/ lift station rehab Sauereisen, Inc. Spectrashield Liner Systems Sprayroq, Inc. Trench boxes Efficiency Production, Inc. Griswold Machine Icon Tunnel and Shoring Midwestern Manufacturing National Trench Safety Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc. SP Products, Inc. Sunbelt Rentals Trench shields/shoring Dam-it Dams, Inc. Griswold Machine Icon Tunnel and Shoring National Trench Safety Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc. SP Products, Inc. Trenching machine replacement parts A & E Construction Supply American Augers / Trencor Ballantine, Inc. Ditch Witch TESMEC USA, Inc. Trencor U.S. Trencher Supply, Inc. Underground Tools, Inc. Trenching machines, canal Ditch Witch RWF Bron TESMEC USA, Inc. Trencor Underground Tools, Inc. Trenching machines, rock saws Ballantine, Inc. Ditch Witch Quanta Services Inc. TESMEC USA, Inc. Trencor Underground Tools, Inc. Vermeer Trenching machines, wheel A & E Construction Supply American Augers / Trencor Ditch Witch TESMEC USA, Inc. Trencor Underground Tools, Inc.
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SewerGard® 210X and 210G Trenching machines: boom/crawler Ditch Witch TESMEC USA, Inc. Trencor Underground Tools, Inc. Trenching machines: boom/rubber tire A & E Construction Supply Ditch Witch TESMEC USA, Inc. The Toro Company Underground Tools, Inc. Vermeer Truck bodies Chrysler/RAM Trucks Felling Trailers, Inc. Trucks, commercial Chrysler/RAM Trucks Express 4x4 Truck Rental Trucks, in-field service Asher Corporation Chrysler/RAM Trucks Tunneling machines Akkerman Barbco Inc. Herrenknecht AG Tenbusch, Inc. The Robbins Company
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Vacuum systems: cleanout, mud removal Ditch Witch Hi-Vac Corporation McLaughlin Group, Inc. Miller Pipeline Ring-O-Matic Manufacturing Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC Vacmasters Vermeer
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Water jetting equipment, high pressure McLaughlin Group, Inc. Weights PipeSak, Inc.
Welders, electric AC/DC Lincoln Electric Co. Welding accessories Esab Welding & Cutting Prod. ISCO Industries Osborn International Serimax North America Welding systems, mechanized PipeLine Machinery Serimax North America Tri Tool Inc. Vanair Manufacturing Inc Welding, automatic pipe CRC-Evans Automatic Welding Lincoln Electric Co. Quanta Services Inc. Serimax North America
Specifying Better Infrastructure Solutions SewerGard 210 polymer linings have protected structures in the wastewater industry for decades. Sauereisen is proud to showcase two extensions of this trusted product line, now both applicable via plural component spray. Building upon SewerGard 210’s long-standing tradition of strength, impermeability and chemical resistance:
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• Exceeds 15,000 psi for greater compressive strength where needed
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Welding, double-jointing racks CRC-Evans Pipeline Winches HammerHead Trenchless TT Technologies, Inc. Winches, tractor & heavy Worldwide Machinery Winches, truck mounted General Machine Products Wire connectors Copperhead Industries, LLC.
Vacuum lifting equipment Challenger Services Lift Technologies, Inc. Ring-O-Matic Manufacturing Vacuworx
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LMK Technologies German engineered Schwalm Robotic systems cut faster and are the most efficient cutter in the market. These self-driven cutters can access the pipe and make renovations from a single manhole access point. They cut, grind and chisel the circumference of a pipe, and operate in pipe diameters from 5.5 to 24 inches. Abilities include remote disconnection of the lining equipment, which allows continued use of the robot while the first liner is curing, and increases production. (815) 640-9302, lmktechnologies.com
The Micro Premium robotic lateral cutter from Pipeline Renewal Technologies delivers 30 percent more cutting power than the Micro Pro, plus a touch-screen interface. Using remote-inflated air bladders, the arm positions itself remotely by creeping and climbing; clamps itself for precise cutting in vertical or horizontal orientation; and feeds the cutting head a full 4 inches. Agile articulation (400-degree rotation and 90-degree swivel) facilitates precision cutting, as well as maneuvering through 90-degree bends in 4-inch lines.(866) 936-8476, pipelinert.com
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Made to withstand the most severe conditions, and ergonomically designed for comfort and efficiency, CUES truck-mounted systems can include TV inspection equipment for sewer/storm/potable water lines, mainline joint or lateral sealing, and lateral reinstatement cutters for the relining industry. CUES custom TV/Cutter inspection trucks are available with Schwalm Self Propelled Cutters for 6- to 12-inch lines or 8- to 24-inch lines. (800) 327-7791, cuesinc.com
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REHABPRODUCTS Hydromax Hydromax USA and Detection Services have come together to deliver p-CAT, a low-cost, non-invasive, non-destructive, reliable and safe solution for pipe condition assessment, while the system is in operation. Often described as a pipe screening tool, p-CAT can quickly test thousands of feet of pipe to identify and assess small, localized “hot spots,” such as deterioration with various resolutions down to 30 feet and significant anomalies (air pockets, blockages, the sealing status of valves and unknown pipeline features). By locating the exact points of defects, repairs and replacements can be limited to only those sections in need of attention. The technology uses a unique, patented and proven technique of inverse transient analysis to measure and determine the internal and external condition of pipelines. Hydromax’s p-CAT is suitable for all pressurized pipes (metallic, concrete and asbestos cement) and all water pipes (potable, raw and wastewater). (877) 389-2227, hydromaxusa.com
Infrastructure Repair Systems Infrastructure Repair Systems Inc. provides a wide variety of trenchless point repair products to fix sewer pipes that have structural defects. At the top of the line is the Super HD Liner. Designed and engineered to stop I & I, this liner has a thickness that is required for extreme depths and exceeds ASTM standards for load pressure. It consists of five layers of reinforced fiberglass, felt and mesh, sewn with patented Velcro and string technology at our facility to the correct pipe measurement and repair length. (877) 327-4216, irsi.net
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tech tips by nassco is a bi-monthly article on trends, best practices and industry advice from nassco’s trenchless technology membership professionals.
understanding the science of jetting sewers By NASSCO Member Pete Kurz, Sales Manager, Virginia Public Works Equipment
Cleaning (jetting) sewers has evolved significantly since the late 1970’s. With a variety of equipment, operating at a wide range of pressures and flows, sewer cleaning is quickly becoming a science. To continually train, inform and keep crews safe, NASSCO offers the Jetter Code of Practice. The latest version (#2) was published in 2006, and recently NASSCO’s O&M Committee has been tasked with a review and update in an effort to keep up with the evolving technologies. That process should be complete by the NASSCO Annual Conference in February, 2017. For now, let’s take a quick look from a high level view at some of the factors involved in jetting sewers.
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The first step is to know what the job at hand entails, including: • The sewer classification (storm, sanitary or industrial) • Pipe diameter • Length of the pipe • Structural condition of the pipe • Pipe material • Type of debris present (grease, sand, gravel, blockages, roots) From that point, one can select what type of jetting equipment is needed to complete the task. There is a useful chart in the Jetter Code of Practice which should always be referenced for appropriate pressure and flow, but generally speaking: • Low flow machines are used on small diameter pipes • High flow machines are used on large diameter pipes • Low flow machines operate at a higher PSI • High flow machines operate at a lower PSI • High pressure for knocking out blockages • High flow for moving material Lower flow machines tend to be trailer jets with a smaller water capacity and ½” to ¾” hose. To put this in perspective, a 15 gpm machine will use 300 gallons of water in 20 minutes. High flow machines, however, are usually truck-mounted units with a larger water capacity and 1” to 1 ¼” hose. In this case, an 80 gpm machine will consume 1,500 gallons of water in 19 minutes. Using the correct machine for each job is critical to a safe and successful cleaning process. Once the appropriate machine is identified, it is then time to select the safest and most efficient cleaning tool (nozzle) necessary to clean the pipe. The first step is to calculate the operating pressure at the end of the hose (the formula is also found in the Jetter Code of Practice). In order to calculate pressure, you must know the gpm and psi of the water pump, as well as the diameter and length of the rodder hose. Once you have this information, you can calculate the pressure drop at the end of the hose. For example, an 80 gpm 2500 psi pump with 500 feet of 1”hose will lose 870 psi at the end of the hose. In this case, the true operating pressure would be 1630 psi. After the analysis, the most appropriate nozzle can be matched to the equipment. Nozzles come in a wide variety of configurations with different efficiency ratings, from tier 1 to tier 3. These ratings of efficiency have to do with the method of
manufacture and design of the internal passages and jets. Higher tier ratings are more efficient then lower tier ratings (usually at a higher cost). Nozzles are also specifically designed for many different tasks, including cutting grease, moving sand, penetrating blockages and cutting roots, to name a few. Generally speaking, the wider the nozzle’s jet pattern (30 to 35 degrees), the more effective the cleaning. The narrower the jet pattern (15 to 20 degrees), the better the thrust. Rotary nozzles are good for cleaning grease. Wedge shaped nozzles with a forward jet are good for penetrating blockages. These are just two examples of many configurations to meet specific needs. Now consider the method of cleaning. A very full pipe needs to be cleaned in stages with multiple passes, or dams will be created and the hose may get stuck. An older deteriorated pipe might require lower pressure, or damage to the pipe may occur. Smaller, shallow sewers with laterals at 3 and 9 o’clock should use lower pressure (1,000 psi) and flow (30 gpm) while cleaning to avoid the risk of “blowing a toilet”. Finesse and patience separate the amateurs from the pros. While selecting the most appropriate machinery and nozzles is critical to an effective result, safety is the number consideration. Pay attention to and be aware of: • Operator training on the specific machinery being used • Machinery should be in good working order • Appropriate traffic control and work zone definition • Properly rated rodder hose matched to the pump output • Hose condition (inspect for cuts and abrasions) • Tiger tail hose guard (to prevent cuts and abrasions) • Proper fittings matched to the hose • Eye protection • Face protection • Noise protection The bottom line: By following some simple guidelines, you will operate more efficiently, do a better job for your customer and keep your personnel safe. Before sending a crew out to a job, do your homework and pay attention to the details. The NASSCO Jetter Code of Practice is a resource at your disposal, along with a video titled “Introduction to Sewer Cleaning with Jetter Equipment” which provides practical guidelines and real-life examples of best practices in safe jetter cleaning. These resources are available at nassco.org.
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Hobas Pipe Used To Rehabilitate Niagara Falls Sewer In providing water and sewer services to 50,000 people through more than 16,000 residential, business and industrial accounts within Niagara Falls, NY, and adjoining areas, the Niagara Falls Water Board (NFWB) continually invests in infrastructure to maintain facilities while economically providing customer service. A prime example of this is the Iroquois Street Sewer Lining project. Originally built in 1917, the 54-inch diameter Iroquois Street Sewer is constructed of segmental block pipe. While past repairs on sewers and tunnels provided some good benefits, prominent infiltration – estimated at about 5 mgd – was discovered several years ago in a 2,220-foot length of the sewer. Upon further investigation, the problem “evolved into serious sewer structural and longevity concerns,” said John Goeddertz, Ph.D., senior project manager, AECOM. “Due to the depth of the sewer, industrial nature of the surrounding land and presence of interfering utilities, a minimal amount of excavation was preferable,” added Goeddertz. “The specifications were written around sliplining the sewer and connecting tunnel with a small variety of acceptable liners.” “The specifications were written around sliplining the sewer and connecting tunnel with a small variety of acceptable liners.” AECOM also determined that a 36-inch, inside-diameter liner pipe was suitable for conveying the anticipated sewage flow, and use of only one push pit would minimize the potential for uncovering contaminated soils while excavating.
Left: Yarussi Construction of Niagara Falls, NY, chose to use Hobas pipe for the Iroquois Street Sewer Lining project. Right: To record pushing forces, a load cell was mounted to the push ring and attached to a short section of Hobas pipe during installation.
Yarussi Construction of Niagara Falls, NY, installation subcontractor on the project, selected the Hobas gasket-sealed, centrifugally cast fiberglass reinforced polymer mortar (CCFRPM) pipe over the other two, fusion-welded – acceptable materials. As part of the sewer cleaning operation, intermediate manholes were excavated and a mandrel was pulled to verify proper clearance for liner insertion. Once the host pipe was prepared, Yarussi inserted liner pipe southward and northward from a single push pit. In all, 1,175 feet of the segmented block sewer were cleaned and lined. The stretch was completed by open cut methods into the rock tunnel section, again using Hobas pipe. Recorded loads reached maximums of approximately 10,000 pounds on the northward run, and 21,000 pounds southward, with a calculated friction factor of 0.21 and 0.45, respectively – “very typical in our sliplining installations,” said Rene Garcia, Hobas engineering supervisor. “The principal goal of the project was to reduce inflow and infiltration, and the results have been promising, reducing chemical usage and pumping costs at the treatment plant, while also reducing wet-weather combined sewer overflow,” said Richard Roll, NFWB technical services director. “In addition, an old sewer in the process of failing has been replaced with one expected to provide many decades of reliable service.”
J.A. Crawford Named Sauereisen Agent Of The Year Precision fluid dispensing specialist J.A. Crawford Co. (JAC) was named 2015 Agent of the Year by Sauereisen, a world leader in the production of protective linings, coatings and ceramics for industrial users. “J.A. Crawford exemplifies a dedicated, successful and ambitious representative for Sauereisen,” said Mark Golla, sales manager. “Our company will celebrate 50 years of partnership with J.A. Crawford in 2017, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with them for more than 30 of those years,” added David Snider, regional sales manager. “They are one of the industry’s most complete agencies, providing excellent customer service and support, and we are honored to Michael and Nancy Keating have them on our team.” Founded in 1967, and based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, JAC markets, sells and distributes Sauereisen’s complete line of products, including corrosion-resistant materials, ceramic cements and sulfur-capping compound, to customers in the wastewater, chemical, capping compounds, and high-temperature assembly industries in California, Nevada, Hawaii and the territory of Guam. The firm also trains contractors, provides on-site technical support to Sauereisen-certified installers and makes technical presentations demonstrating Sauereisen products and technologies at trade shows.
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Cretex Specialty Products Unveils New Website Waukesha, WI, manhole sealing solutions provider Cretex Specialty Products has updated and improved its website. New features and benefits include: • Mobile optimization for use on tablets and handhelds • Complete new look for easier navigation • Product “landing” pages • Updated “Rep” locator map • Addition of a “Distributor” locator map • Easier-to-find product warranty information • More visible Trade Show calendar Underground Construction August 2016
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In a spin-off from the Hertz Global Holdings Inc. car rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corp. has become Herc Rentals, a stand-alone and publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals is a premier, full-line equipment-rental supplier with 280 company-operated branches, principally located in North America; more than 4,600 employees; and 2015 revenues of nearly $1.7 billion. It serves key markets including commercial and residential construction, industrial and manufacturing, refineries and petrochemicals, civil infrastructure, automotive, government and municipalities, energy, remediation, emergency response, facilities, entertainment and agriculture. Herc Rentals estimates its customer mix for all divisions is 50 percent national accounts and 50 percent local customers. Earthmoving equipment makes up 19 percent of its fleet mix by average fleet original equipment cost (OEC), while aerial equipment represents 27 percent OEC. The company says its total OEC is $3.5 billion. The company’s equipment rental business spans more than 50 years, with a mission to ensure that end users of its equipment and services achieve optimal performance safely, efficiently and effectively. “We are strategically positioned to generate abovemarket growth with significant opportunities for operational and financial improvement,” said Larry Silber,
market CERF Changes Name To Canadian Equipment Rentals Corp. The shareholders of CERF Inc. (Canadian Equipment Rental Fund) have voted to change the name of the company to Canadian Equipment Rentals Corp. (CERC). This rebranding reflects the company’s expanded rental offerings into new market segments, including large industrial projects. The strategy will create more market diversification for the company and generate synergies between the various operating divisions of the company, officials said. CERC has three operating divisions: Energy Services, General Rentals and Waste Management. The Energy Services division operates under Zedcor Energy Services and rents surface equipment, downhole equipment and accommodations to the Western Canadian oil and gas industry. The General Rentals division, operating as 4-Way Equipment Rentals Corp., supplies industrial and construction equipment. The Waste Management division, MCL Waste Systems and Environmental Inc., is engaged in waste facilities management and collections. The company also announced that it has successfully sold various pieces of under-utilized rental equipment from both its Energy Services and General Rentals divisions for about $3.2 million. The funds generated will be used to pay down debt and for general corporate purposes. August 2016 Underground Construction
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president and CEO. “As an independent company, Herc Rentals now has the financial and operational flexibility to pursue strategies that are specific to the equipment rental business.” Silber is joined by a leadership team with deep knowledge of the equipment rental industry, and substantial functional experience and expertise: • Bruce Dressel, senior vice president and COO • Barbara Brasier, senior vice president and CFO • Chris Cunningham, senior vice president and chief human resources officer • Rich Marani, senior vice president and CIO • Maryann Waryjas, senior vice president, and chief legal officer and secretary “With focused resources, industry experience across the leadership team, premium products and services across a broad array of industries and end-use markets, and the support of our dedicated employees, we are positioned to provide even better service and overall value for our customers, and to bring enhanced value to our shareholders,” Silber added. The company will continue to expand operations and invest in all areas of its business. New product lines include ProContractor Tools, the ProTruck line of commercial vehicles and ProSolutions business providing specialty equipment, technical expertise, and full-service, on-site support.
Wehrman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Christine Wehrman, CEO and executive vice president of the American Rental Association (ARA), was presented with the European Rental Association (ERA) Lifetime Achievement Award. Wehrman, who previously announced her planned retirement from ARA, was honored by the recognition. “It has truly been a privilege to serve ARA’s general and associate membership in my CEO position, and work with such capable volunteer leaders and staff members throughout the association and the industry. Wehrman They all share in this award on behalf of ARA,” said Wehrman. “I also congratulate ERA on its 10th anniversary and thank those who have helped foster such a close friendship between ERA and ARA … as we expanded the Global Rental Alliance over the last decade and worked together to further the understanding of the global equipment rental industry,” said added. Wehrman joined ARA in late 2000 as the association’s third CEO and executive vice president since its founding in 1955. As she prepares to leave ARA, the association has reached several milestones, including the most member stores in its 60-year history, solidifying the stature of The Rental Show as the world’s largest equipment rental-specific trade show and convention, development of performance metrics, expanded educational and risk management opportunities, and an active government affairs program.
Sunbelt Rentals Acquires Portable Rental Solutions And One Source Cooling Sunbelt Rentals has acquired the assets of Portable Rental Solutions and its sister company, One Source Cooling. Portable Rental Solutions is a specialty rental company providing portable cooling, heating, dehumidifiers and filtration systems through strategic locations in the largest markets in Texas: Dallas/ Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin and the Central Texas corridor along I-35. One Source Cooling, the sales arm of Portable Rental, is the exclusive North American distributor of the Airrex brand of spot coolers, heat pumps and filtration systems. Industry veteran Austin McCourt founded Portable Rental in 2002, and will remain with Sunbelt for a transition period. ucononline.com
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Atlas Copco Appoints New Rental Managers
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment has appointed four managers to lead its growing rental market in the U.S. Steve Nelson as business development manager serving the national rental aftermarket, Norbert Matthews as an area sales manager for the Midwest, Charlie Clarkson as the area sales manager for the Northwest, and Ronald Repasz as the area sales manager for the Southwest. Together, the four new managers have more than 40 years of industry experience. Nelson will focus on growing Atlas Copco’s aftermarket revenue and market share through the rental channel. He has more than 20 years of industry experience, including four years at Atlas Copco, most recently as the regional sales manager for the west Rental Division. Matthews, Clarkson and Repasz will oversee operations at rental centers in their areas and are dedicated to building strong customer relationships and satisfaction, and upholding Atlas Copco values and equipment standards.
Matthews works with customers in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky. He has 15 years of experience in the rental industry working for independent and national companies. Clarkson manages Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Montana. Before accepting this role, he worked in sales and customer relations at Specialized Transport Service, a freight carrier company. Repasz’s most recent experience was in sales and service at Eaton. Prior to that, he served 12 years in the Navy. Atlas Copco’s Construction Technique business area provides construction and demolition tools, portable compressors, pumps and generators, lighting towers, and compaction and paving equipment. The business area offers specialty rental and provides service through a global network. Construction Technique innovates for sustainable productivity in infrastructure, civil works, oil and gas, energy, drilling and road construction projects.
Southeastern Equipment Adds Small Rentals Division Known for selling, servicing and renting heavy machinery since 1957, at 18 locations throughout Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Indiana, Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc.’s newest division specializes in small rentals. The 10,000-square-foot Southeastern Rents store is located in Cambridge, OH, next to the Southeastern Equipment corporate office. For small contractors, oil and gas companies, and municipalities its diverse stock ranges from skid steer and compact track loaders, backhoes, mini excavators and attachments; to air tools and hammers, pumps, and a full line of tools and supplies. Southeastern Rents also offers a variety of options, including long- and short-term rentals, special offseason rates, multiple machine discount programs, and delivery and pickup.
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BUSINESS LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS Snider Named President/COO Of Laney Directional Drilling Alan Snider, a veteran of more than 26 years in designing and managing complex horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and Direct Pipe (DP) projects for pipeline crossings, has been named president and chief operating officer at Laney Directional Drilling. Laney is a global leader in integrated engineering, HDD and DP construction services. Founded in 1989, Laney has been a trenchless technology pioneer, as has Snider in his career. At Laney, Snider is responsible for the overall management of the company, including HDD, DP, engineering, sales and marketing, and estimating teams. When he joined Laney in 2011, Snider served as vice president of engineering and project management. “AlanInside bringsthea wealth of knowledge and the management style needed Box_Page_UC.indd 1 to lead Laney to the next level as an organization,” said Paul Butero, Laney executive chairman. “We are excited about the changes we are making at Laney which will provide added value to our clients.” Snider came to Laney from GeoEngineers where he was South Business Unit Leader, energy market director, a principal and served on the board of directors. Snider began his pipeline career with Willbros in 1990 and advanced to project manager before starting his own firm, Advantage Professional Services, which managed HDD engineering, design and construction projects for the oil and gas industry across the world. He served as its president and senior HDD engineer until 2004 when GeoEngineers acquired the company. Snider is a licensed professional engineer and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor of science in civil engineering. For more information: Laney Directional Drilling Co., 713-302-2055, www.laneydrilling.com
John Deere The John Deere 850K and 1050K Crawler Dozers impressed a jury of independent design specialists from 41 countries, and received the 2016 Red Dot Award – one of the world’s largest and most-distinguished design accolades. In collaboration with BMW Group subsidiary Designworks, John Deere developed an industrial design language on the 850K and 1050K that delivered a consistent aesthetic to the entire dozer family. These machines boast industry-leading toughness for mining, quarrying, road building and other large-scale operations. “We are incredibly humbled to August 2016 Underground Construction
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McKim & Creed McKim & Creed is providing oversight and professional engineering services on a project to update the Grand Prairie, TX, stormwater master plan. Nearly 37 percent of Grand Prairie’s 81 square miles lies in a FEMAdesignated floodplain and is prone to severe flooding. The city selected McKim & Creed to assess problem drainage areas; evaluate current, cost-prohibitive solutions; and develop more feasible and constructible recommendations that promote better flow, while minimizing the need
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project planning. “Grand Prairie is excited to work with McKim & Creed to consolidate and fine-tune our drainage needs,” said Romin Khavari, city engineer. “The results will help us prioritize projects, and provide an overall updated approach and general strategy for our stormwater master plan.” In other news, McKim & Creed was named the No. 1 surveying and mapping firm in the Southeast by Engineering News-Record Southeast magazine. Rankings are based on the previous year’s revenues from projects in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. (910) 343-1048, mckimandcreed.com ucononline.com
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LAN Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN), a planning, engineering and program management firm, Mack promoted Melissa Mack, P.E., to the position of team leader, and appointed Charles Shumate, P.E., as regional director. Mack has 18 years Shumate of experience and is LAN’s lead hydraulic and transient modeling engineer. For the past 15 years, she has provided water system hydraulic and transient analysis for municipal water systems throughout Texas and the Midwest. Shumate will manage the firm’s Infrastructure Large Diameter Business Group in Houston and Montgomery
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S&N Communications Heather Pegram was promoted to director, corporate risk and insurance, at S&N Communications, with responsibility for identifying Pegram and eliminating risks that may result in property loss, injury or legal liability to the company. She has more than 15 years of professional experience through positions at Volvo Group North and National General Insurance (formerly GMAC Insurance), and as an independent adjuster and consultant for a national subrogation law firm. Pegram is also a North Carolina-licensed property and casualty adjuster, and has earned the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) professional designation. North Carolina-based S&N specializes in wired and wireless infrastructure, electric and gas construction, professional services, site development and underground utility locating. (336) 992-5420, sncomm.com
Interplastic Harry Certain has joined specialty chemical company Interplastic Corporation as gel coat business manager, replacing Jim Luke, retired. Most recently, Certain was global business manager within 3M’s Materials Science division. He has also worked for Protective Chemistries, Bellcomb Technologies and H.B. Fuller Company, where he was a business development manager. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, Interplastic focuses on the production and sale of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gel coats, colorants, and adhesives and compounds for the composites and cast polymer industries. (651) 481-6860, interplastic.com
Michels Canada Expands Headquarters In Nisku, Alberta Michels Canada recently doubled the size of its headquarters in Nisku, Alberta, to reflect its commitment to serving customers and continuing its growth in Canada. “Last year was a watershed year for Michels Canada in terms of the industry milestones we achieved,” said Gary Ziehr, vice president. “We are honored to be considered among the nation’s most elite contractors and proud to have a facility that will support our ongoing evolution.” The expansion project transformed Michels’ 3,600-square-foot office building and 7,500-square-foot shop into a two-story structure with 6,900 square feet of office space and a 10,500-square-foot shop. The facility was strategically designed to be flexible, collaborative and environmentally efficient. Located near Edmonton, the expanded facility and yard is a convenient hub for Michels’ operations throughout Canada. Michels provides advanced construction services to a variety of markets, including oil and gas, communications, heavy civil, power delivery, and sewer and water. Most notably, Michels has successfully built mainline pipelines of all sizes and complexities throughout Canada’s remote wilderness, oil sand mines and urban areas. Additionally, Michels is a recognized leader in trenchless construction methodologies, including Horizontal Directional Drilling, Direct Pipe and tunneling. “Michels has a bright future in many Canadian markets, including oil and gas,” said Pat Michels, president and CEO. “By investing in our people, our equipment and this facility, we are girding our commitment to Canada, our customers and our exceptional team.” Michels Canada was formed in 2006, seven years after its sister company, Michels Corporation, began operations in Canada. Michels has earned a position as one of Canada’s top contractors. Among accomplishments in 2015, Michels built 14.5 miles of 36-inch and 16.3 miles of 42-inch heavy wall natural gas pipeline on the Greater Toronto Area gas distribution project, and completed a record-setting 7,200-foot installation of a 42-inch pipe under the Athabasca River near Fort MacKay, Alberta. The technologically advanced Nisku facility is decorated with Canadian Aboriginal art to reflect Michels Canada’s culture. In deference to its connection to Michels Corporation, the facade and accents throughout the building are made from 45,000 pounds of red granite imported from one of Michels Corporation’s quarries in its home state of Wisconsin. The same granite adorns the corporation’s headquarters. FOR MORE INFORMATION: contact: Michels Corporation, (920) 924-4300, www.michels.us Underground Construction August 2016
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NEWPRODUCTS LATEST INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS Hitachi Ultrashort Excavators: Big Efficiency In Tight Spaces Hitachi Construction Machinery introduced two new ultrashort excavators with reduced tail-swing radius, making them perfect when working in and around obstacles – yet as tough as our large excavators. The ZX135US-6 and ZX245USLC-6 are equipped with a powerful, fuelefficient EPA Final Tier 4 Isuzu engine that includes integrated, effective technologies, and does not require a diesel particulate filter. In addition, the new pressurized fuel system improves fuel injector operation, and the fuel recirculation system helps prevent fuel gelling in cold climates. This makes it easier for operators to maintain maximum productivity. These models take efficiency to a higher level through a hydraulic system that balances engine performance with hydraulic flow, three work modes (high productivity, power and economy), auto-idle and auto-shutdown features, and an easily accessible battery disconnect switch. The ZX245USLC-6’s unique three-pump hydraulic system provides even more flow. Booms, arms and mainframes are so durable, they’re warranted for three years or 10,000 hours, whichever comes first. With large idlers, rollers and strutted track links, the sealed and lubricated undercarriage is built for the long haul. An optional backfill blade for the ZX135US-6 adds stability and versatility, eliminating the need for another machine on the job. A variety of track widths, arm lengths and bucket sizes are available for both models. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Hitachi Construction Machinery, (844) 809-1508, hitachiconstruction.com
Imperium Imperium Inc.’s latest ultrasound camera and rugged controller system, the AcoustoCam i700, allows for inspections to continue without shutting down pipelines or pressure vessels. It improves inspections on straight beam applications, such as composites and pipeline corrosion mapping, as well as angled beam inspections for weld and TOFD. The AcoustoCam i700 offers higher resolution C-scan images than automated ultrasonic testing or phased array systems. It creates images in flat or curved materials up to 6 inches thick, and is fully compliant with most industry UT codes. The camera produces sub-millimeter images of an entire field rather than a single pinpoint, allowing for better detection of pitting, cracking and other defects, while reducing false positives. Large-
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area maps are created in real time and reviewed offline via analysis reporting tools. “It is all about better pictures and reducing asset downtime,” said Bob Lasser, Imperium president and CEO. “The quality and repeatability of the AcoustoCam i700 images allow customers to get a true understanding of any potential issues before they become disasters or public relations nightmares.” The AcoustoCam i700’s new controller is IP-66 rated and has a 12-inch LED display, two swappable batteries, and built-in handle, bumpers and kickstand. In addition, the unit features integrated tools that support real-time video collaboration. Inspectors are certified for usage of the i700 in three days, significantly reducing costs associated with training and hiring, as well as expediting field use of the camera. (301) 431-2900, imperiuminc.com
Digga Unique design capabilities coupled with practical field experience drove the introduction of Digga’s new Mini Loader Extension Mounts. Designed to provide maximum machine reach
into tough-to-access areas, the new extensions allow mini loaders to carry the full line of powerful planetarydrive DSS Series on their compact equipment. The extra boom length allows the operator to gain an additional reach of up to two feet, depending on the application. It will also decrease the need for additional auger extensions and accommodate longer 4-foot auger bits, while adding a unique cradle positioned for stability during the drive on site. Accommodating the Digga DSS Series of compact high-torque planetary-drives, the new Mini Loader Extensions’ sleek design ensures the drive can fit into a 10-inch diameter hole, providing deeper penetration without the need for additional extensions for more efficient operation. In addition, the DSS Series features a
Bit Brokers Introduces PDC Bits Bit Brokers International introduces polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits to its line-up of products. These bits are designed for high-speed drilling in shale, limestone and sandstone formations. Unlike roller cones, these PDC bits are one-piece matrix bodies with no moving parts. The matrix materials are primarily steel and carbide, but Bit Brokers’ PDC bits contain a higher carbide-to-steel ratio for the best strength and to minimize wear. The fixed cutters shave away the rock, making it possible to operate with higher rotation speeds more efficiently in consolidated formations. Bit Brokers offers PDC bits in a variety of sizes and number of blades. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Bit Brokers International, 618-435-5811, www.bitbrokers.com
two-piece shaft that isolates the planetary gears from the pushing, pulling and bending forces, without increasing the load on the bearings. With the highest shaft pull-out rating in the industry and an output shaft that can be replaced without disassembly of the planetary gearbox, the DSS Series will experience less machine downtime than competitive models. (563) 875 7915, diggausa.com Underground Construction August 2016
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NEWPRODUCTS LATEST INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS New Ditch Witch Backreamers Improve Uptime In Challenging Conditions Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, has released a new line of backreamers to help underground construction operators improve productivity in specialized soil conditions and installations. Sandhog HD Designed for sandy and soft soils, the Sandhog HD (heavy duty) backreamer combines aggressive cutting, mixing and packing for more efficient pullback on the job. Bore paths in unstable soil conditions can often collapse or fill with material in the ground. This backreamer uses a barrel-shaped body to better sculpt a true-to-size bore path. Carbide cutting teeth and spiral plates further improve pullback efficiency and lower torque, while maximizing the capacity for fluid flow. The crushed carbide provides longer life to the reamer and replaceable, hardened steel nozzles increase fluid flow flexibility. The Sandhog HD backreamer is available in 2 3/4-inch shaft size with 2.0 IF threads and 3 1/4-inch shaft with 2 3/8 API threads, ranging in diameter from 8 to 18 inches. Compatible Ditch Witch HDD rigs include the JT9, JT20, JT25 and JT30. Swab The Swab backreamer is specifically designed for rocky and hard soils, and enables direct pullback for Ditch Witch All Terrain HDD rigs. Material left in a bore can damage product when deployed in restricted spaces. This model effectively pre-cleans the bore path by efficiently utilizing fluid flow and the carbide hard surface. Material removal also helps install product without enlarging the path beyond the pilot size, saving on fluids and time. The Swab backreamer is available in a 3 1/4-inch shaft with a 2.77 male thread size, and for a diameter of 5 1/2-inches. The model is compatible with the JT30 All Terrain HDD. EZ For small-diameter installation jobs, the EZ backreamer combines ease of use with effectiveness. It was designed for the EZ connect assembly, allowing operators to quickly change out tooling in a fast, safe and efficient manner. The model is equipped for use in soft to medium-hard soil conditions. The EZ backreamer is available in a 3 1/4-inch shaft size with an EZ2 and EZ3 connection, ranging in diameter from 6 to 8 inches. Compatible Ditch Witch HDD rigs include the JT20, JT25 and JT30. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ditch Witch, (800) 654-6481, ditchwitch.com
Caterpillar Caterpillar has added the model 300.9D VPS (Versatile Power System) to the Cat range of mini-hydraulic excavators. The versatile design of the 300.9D VPS benefits both the owner/operator and the rental company by allowing the machine, in conjunction with its separate hydraulic power unit, to work either with its diesel engine or from a remote electrical power source, with no loss of performance. Having an electrical drive system remote from the machine enhances utilization and rental options. The 300.9D VPS can be rented alone for regular applications or with the hydraulic power unit, when the job requires low noise and zero emission. (309) 675.1000. www.caterpillar.com
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Europe & Asia
New info for Europe from Sheri ITALY Fabio Potesta Corte Lambruschini Corso Buenos Aires, 8 - 5° piano, inter no 9, 16129 GENOVA - ITALY
t: +39/010/5704948 e:
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Sept. 12-16 International Pipe Line & Offshore Contractors Association 50th Annual Convention Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile Paris, France W: www.iploca.com Sept. 24-28 Water Environmental Association (WEFTEC) 89th Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference New Orleans Morial Convention Center New Orleans, LA P: 703-684-2456 W: www.weftec.org Oct. 3 - 7 Trenchless Technology Center Auger Boring School Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA W:ttcspecialtyschools.com/abs Contact: Jadranka Simicevic, 318-257-2744,
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Oct. 24 – 26 DCA Fall Meeting, Contractor Reception The Wit Hotel Chicago, IL (972) 680-0261 www.dca-online.org
2017
Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, TX Contact Karen Francis 281-558-6930, ext. 222
[email protected] www.uctonline.com
AD INDEX Index provided as a courtesy to readers. While every effort is made to compile accurate listings, publisher assumes no responsibility for errors. Advance Metalworking Company, www.advancemetalworking.com............................63
Melfred-Borzall, Inc., www.melfredborzall.com..................................................................... 5
American Augers, www.trencor.com..................................................................................... IFC
Michels Corporation, www.michels.us....................................................................................45
APCA, www.americanpipeline.org............................................................................................61
Miller Pipeline, LLC, www.millerpipeline.com.......................................................................25
Applied Felts Inc., www.appliedfelts.com...............................................................................19
MiniTrencher, www.minitrencher.com....................................................................................58
Arntzen Corporation.....................................................................................................................59
Mud Technology International, www.mud-tech.com.........................................................61
Bit Brokers, www.bitbrokers.com..............................................................................................63
National Trench Safety, LLC, www.ntsafety.com................................................................... 11
BKW, www.bkwinc.com...............................................................................................................59
Pipeline Pigging Products, Inc., www.pipepigs.com.......................................................... 60
Bobcat, www.bobcat.com........................................................................................................... 13
RWF Bron, www.bronrwf.com....................................................................................................62
Ditch Witch Equipment, www.ditchwitch.com....................................................................... 3
Sakura of America, www.sakuraofamericaindustrial.com..................................................59
E&M Supply Group, www.drillpipesupply.com......................................................................58
Sauereisen, www.sauereisen.com.............................................................................................43
Electric Conduit Construction, www.electricconduitconstruction.com....................... 60
Slabach Enterprises, www.slabach.com................................................................................. 60
Elgin Separation Solutions, www.elginseparationsolutions.com.................................... 44
Source: HDD, www.sourcehdd.com.........................................................................................39
Felling Trailers, www.felling.com...............................................................................................59
Stellar Industries, Inc., www.stellarindustries.com.................................................................6
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment, www.hammerheadmole.com............................41
Strong Company, Inc., The, www.strongseal.com...............................................................36
Harding Directional Drilling, www.hardingdrilling.com.....................................................62
Trencor, www.trencor.com........................................................................................................... 1
Hi-Vac Corporation, www.x-vac.com......................................................................................61
TuffRod, www.tuffrod.com.........................................................................................................58
Holly Pipe/NST Corporation, www.hollypipe.com..............................................................58
U.S. Radar Inc., www.usradar.com............................................................................................35
HP Heavy Equipment Storage, www.hollypipe.com............................................................58
UCT 2017, www.uctonline.com...............................................................................................IBC
IPEX, www.ipexinc.com................................................................................................................21
Underground Devices, www.udevices.com....................................................................23, 59
ISCO Industries, LLC, www.isco-pipe.com.............................................................................61
Underground Tools, Inc., www.undergroundtools.com.....................................................61
J.T. Miller, Inc., www.jtmillerinc.com....................................................................................... 60
Vacmasters, www.vacmasters.com.........................................................................................BC
KS Energy Services, Inc., www.ksenergyservices.com....................................................... 60
Vactor HXX, www.vactor.com..................................................................................................... 15
Lee Supply Company, www.leesupply.com...........................................................................37
VACUWORX, www.vacuworx.com............................................................................................33
Mears HDD, www.mearshdd.net............................................................................................... 17
Vermeer Corporation, www.vermeer.com............................................................................... 7
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