No-Dig North Returns – Trenchless Conference and Tradeshow Ready to Convene in Vancouver

After a year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) and its Canadian chapters are looking forward to welcoming attendees from across North America to No-Dig North 2021.

Set to take place Nov. 8-10 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, No-Dig North is a must-attend for anyone involved in the underground infrastructure space. This includes – but is not limited to – municipalities, utilities, contractors, engineers and damage prevention professionals.

The show consists of two days (Nov. 9 and 10) of thoroughly vetted technical paper presentations and exhibits featuring the latest in trenchless equipment and services.

Exhibitors, as of Aug. 3 are:

• AGRU America Inc.


• Akkerman


• Aries Canada Ltd.


• Behrens and Associates Environmental Noise Control


• Brownline Canada Inc.


• Canadian Induracoat Corp.


• Channeline International


• Claytek


• Deep Trekker Inc.


• Down2earth


• Engineered Containment Inc.


• Formadrain Inc.


• Herrenknecht Tunnelling Systems USA Inc.


• Hobas Pipe USA


• I.S.T. Innovative Sewer Technologies


• InfraStruct Municipal Services


• Innovative Pipeline Crossings (IPC)


• Insituform Technologies Ltd.


• Interplastic Corp.


• IPEX Inc.


• ISCO – AH McElroy


• Lafarge


• LiquiForce – A Granite Company


• Michels Canada


• NAPCO Pipe & Fittings


• Nukote Coating Systems


• ProKASRO Services USA Inc.


• SAERTEX multiCom LP


• Sandale Utility Products


• Shanghai Construction Group Canada Corp.


• Spatial Technologies


• The Langley Concrete Group


• TRY TEK Machine Works Inc.


• TT Technologies Inc.


• Uni-Jet Industrial Pipe Ltd.


• USC Utility Supply (West) Corp.

The conference will kick off Nov. 9 with an opening breakfast taking place in the Vancouver Convention Centre – West Building, West Ballroom BCD. The breakfast features a keynote speaker, as well as the announcement of the Canadian Project of the Year winners.

Nov. 8’s activities include pre-event NASTT Good Practices courses and an opening night networking reception in the West Ballroom BCD and includes complimentary appetizers and drinks.

A full agenda featuring the technical session tracks and all activities will be available soon at nodignorth.ca/program.

Registration for No-Dig North is now open and can be completed at

nodignorth.ca/registration.

Register before Sept. 24 to save $50 with the early bird rates — $450 for member full conference and $550 for non-member full conference. Regular rates after Sept. 24 are $500 and $600 respectively. Student full conference fee is $200 and an exhibit hall only pass is $50.

The host hotel for No-Dig North 2021 is the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. Show rate for the event is $199 a night plus tax and reservations must be made by Oct. 15 to secure the show rate. More information is available at nodignorth.ca/hotel.

Exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information on these opportunities, contact Hannah Stakolich at 440-465-9434 or email hstakolich@benjaminmedia.com.

Inspect Mainlines Quickly and Accurately with Aries Industries Mobile Pathfinder System

Aries Industries’ Mobile Pathfinder System is a lightweight, portable system for accurately inspecting mainlines 6” or larger. It includes a powerful transporter, innovative camera, and lightweight reel, operated by an all-in-one remote control. The transporter comes in a variety of wheel sizes and is equipped with a rear-viewing camera and an adjustable electric lift to keep the camera centered in a range of pipe sizes. It features an Aries’ WiperCam Pan & Tilt camera with an in-the-pipe cleaning system and field replaceable wipers. The camera has a 300° viewing angle and LED lighting system to capture pipe details and ensure accurate assessments. The lightweight reel has 1000’ of low-friction, multi-conductor cable, making the system fully portable. The transporter, camera, and reel are controlled by a single, all-in-one remote control with rechargeable wireless keyboard. Visit us at booth #508.

HOBAS Pipe USA

HOBAS Pipe USA manufacturers Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Mortar Pipe, from 18- to 126- inches in diameter. With over 10 million feet installed across North America, engineers and contractors regularly select HOBAS pipe for all its performance features: lightweight, high strength, ease of installation and leak-free push together joints. It is ideal for a variety of installation methods including sliplining and other trenchless methods, open cut and above ground. It is suitable for new construction and rehab of critical installations including storm and sanitary sewers, hydroelectric penstocks and other corrosive environments. HOBAS also provides Fully Structural FRP Non-Circular Pipe and Vertical Manhole Systems.

IMC

IMC’s focus is on being the expert in chemical related building materials. Only proven and innovative products are what we source and supply for our client base. We are exceptionally proud of the brands we carry and offer to our clients. In Canada, we are the exclusive partner of Nukote Coating Systems and work in tandem with them to provide fully engineered solutions focused on asset protection and loss prevention for the infrastructural, mining, petrochemical, hydro, utility, and nuclear industries. Nukote is the only manufacturer in the world to offer an AWWA Class III and Class IV structural grade polyurea coating for pipe and water main rehabilitation. We offer over 74 different product formulations to meet the needs of any project. This includes industry leading polyurea coatings, nano-primers, specially formulated polymeric blends, ceramic coatings, and thin film coatings. Visit us at booth #s: 311/313

Innovative Sewer Technologies

Innovative Sewer Technologies is one of the most successful and innovative manufacturers for pipelining equipment and consumables. IST is heavily focused on research and development to bring forth new concepts that continue to revolutionize the industry and increase overall reliability and efficiency for our customers. Our industry leading UV systems are capable of curing pipes from DN75 to DN2000 and up to 1000 meters in length. Our cutter system (electric and pneumatic) is designed to work in pipe range DN150-DN700 and is one of the most strong, reliable and efficient robots on the market. IST also provides high quality consumables for excellent renovation results in liners, spot liners, top hats, resins and more. We provide by-pass plugs and rehabilitation packers to meet any specification required. IST Canada is based out of Ayr, Ontario and is also a full service repair shop. To schedule a demo or a visit please call 226-505-4659 or email stark@ist-web.com. To learn more please visit www.ist-web.com or www.ist-na.com.

LiquiForce – A Granite Company

LiquiForce is a leader in no-dig pipeline rehabilitation for the clean water, waste water and other pipeline systems. Our state-of-the-art pipeline rehabilitation process significantly reduces pipeline repair time with minimal disruption and decreases repair costs. Our green, no-dig technology helps reduce carbon and water footprints from the repair process. From the point of distribution to user, and back to collection and treatment facilities we are a onestop no-dig, pipeline service provider offering complete pipeline system inspection, assessment, rehabilitation and maintenance. Granite acquired LiquiForce in 2018, and maintains Canadian operations, as well as U.S. operations. Visit us at booth #404.

Michels Canada: Leading the way in trenchless construction\

Michels Canada extended the limits of trenchless construction in Canada by using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to complete a 3,540-metre crossing in Burlington, Ontario, under the Hidden Lake Golf Club. The installation is part of Imperial’s Waterdown to Finch Project, a proactive replacement of approximately 63-kilometres of the Sarnia Products Pipeline between the Waterdown pump station in rural Hamilton and the storage facility in Toronto’s North York area.

The Hidden Lake HDD is the longest successful HDD installation in Canada to date, surpassing the previous record of 2,195 metres, also set by Michels Canada.

A 12-inch steel pipe was installed to a maximum depth of 70 metres below the surface and pulled into place in three sections over a 40-hour period.

Visit the Michels Canada trenchless construction team in Booth 210 to discuss solutions for your energy and infrastructure projects.

NUKOTE COATING SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL

NUKOTE COATING SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL is your primary resource for unparalleled innovation in coating products and application. Nukote provides complete solutions to meet our clients’ unique requirements, from a single source. Our superior products, services, and equipment create effective, lasting solutions with lower risks, competitive pricing, and extended design life.

Our offering includes proper product specification, application method statements, quality assurance programs, and correct equipment system specification including robotic systems. For both materials and application, Nukote provides 100% warranties to clients that can last up to 20 years. Our warranty and insurance backing is unique to the industry and provides confidence that the products will perform for the life of the project as designed.

With a global presence and exceptional capability from design and specification to product supply, our comprehensive solutions combine cutting edge products and robotic technologies to deliver solutions that exceed our clients’ needs. Visit us at booth #s: 311/313

Shanghai Construction Group (Canada) Corporation

Shanghai Construction Group (Canada) Corporation has been set up in Canada since 2007 and has been serving Canadian municipalities from 2010 and beyond. SCG has over 60 years of experience in the trenchless construction industry across the globe. In Canada, SCG has three ongoing and five completed major drainage infrastructure projects in tunneling and rehabilitation. Internationally, SCG has completed over 118 deep shaft construction projects for over $2.94 Billion in contract value and over 71 water plant, power plant, wastewater treatment plant, and tunneling construction for over $2.32 Billion in contract value. For tunneling projects, SCG has the capability to design and fabricate tunnel boring machines custom made to the needs of each project. SCG also has expertise in traditional and innovative drainage rehabilitation technologies. SCG, along with its extensive network of local designers, engineers, and consultants, are ready to help on your next tunneling or drainage rehabilitation project.