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Directional Drilling

Directional drilling, also known as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), is a minimally invasive trenchless method of installing underground utilities such as pipe, conduit or cables in a relatively shallow arc or radius along a prescribed underground path using a surface-launched drilling rig.

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Direct Pipe was developed to provide another tool in the toolbox of trenchless pipeline installation industry. It was no...

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You’ve heard it said many times – use the right tool for the job. This phrase could not be more apropos when...

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March 15, 2022
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Where Trenchless Engineering Meets Execution

In summer 2021, Michels Canada Co. would officially complete what would set a Canadian record for the longest horizontal...

March 4, 2022
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Owners and operators of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) tools recognize the importance of keeping their tooling in...

February 16, 2022
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January 27, 2022
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January 20, 2022
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January 18, 2022
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