2018 Vacuum Excavation Product Showcase
A focus on safe digging, coupled with an increased need for more underground facilities, has…
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MTI Equipment Moves to New, Larger Facility
MTI Equipment, a Charles Machine Works Company, recently completed construction of their new facility in…
Product Spotlight: TONGHAND by LaValley Industries
Nicknamed the Rig on a Stick by operators in the field, TONGHAND is the most…
Shopping for Used HDD Tooling? Here Are Some Tips to Keep in Mind
New HDD tooling can get expensive. For this reason, many will search to find used…
Vermeer Introduces the D40x55DR S3 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill
The new Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD) delivers excellent productivity in broad…
Airport Interference: Drilling Under Thick Rebar at San Diego International Airport
San Diego International airport is currently undergoing a rehabilitation project that focuses on repaving of…
LaValley Industries Adds American Augers as New Distributor
LaValley Industries has entered into a strategic alliance with American Augers to distribute the Tonghand …
Radius HDD: Looking at Things a Little Differently
Radius HDD wants to talk tooling with you. All day. Every day. That pretty much…
Product Spotlight: Low-Profile Ditch Witch HX Vacuum Excavators
Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, recently released a new, advanced lineup of vacuum…
HDD an Integral Part of Banner University Medical Center Upgrades
When Banner Health acquired the University of Arizona Health Network to form Banner University Medical…
Product Spotlight: Melfred Borzall Red Diamond Blade
Kerne America Construction, based in Kern County, California, has been working in rocky ground conditions…
HDD Tech Talk: The Importance of Thread Compound
The horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry has investigated and found out that many equipment failures…
Direct Horizontal Develops Wireless HDD Tool
Direct Horizontal Drilling, of Alberta, was looking for a way to extend its reach at…
Improving the Efficiency of Drilling Fluid Preparation with Vortex Layer Devices
Drilling fluid is an important part of oil and gas extraction. The fluid performs several…
Product Profile: Direct Horizontal Develops Wireless HDD Tool
Direct Horizontal Drilling, of Alberta, Canada, was looking for a way to extend its reach…
HDD Contractor Profile: Calumet City Plumbing
Calumet City Plumbing, Calumet City, Illinois, began as a small, family-owned business. According to president…
How to Plan and Mix Your Best HDD Drilling Fluid
Operating a horizontal directional drill (HDD) is a bit of an art, but it takes…
Product Spotlight: Melfred Borzall FastBack System
A large gas distribution contractor was facing a tough challenge: it had a short horizontal…
2018 HDD Academy Held in Arizona
Tempe, Ariz., was the place to be Feb. 22-23 if you love horizontal directional drilling…
All Terrain Technology vs. Mud Motors
Less Downhole Pressure Helps Retain Productivity, Profitability on HDD Jobsites Tough terrains and hard-to-navigate underground…