Publisher’s Message – The Heart of Trenchless

Family has always been at the heart of the trenchless industry, and that’s something I personally connect with, as Benjamin Media shares those same roots.

This month’s cover story highlights the journey of Savy & Sons, a family-run rehabilitation contractor that exemplifies determination and forward-thinking vision. What started as a masonry business in Connecticut has transformed into a thriving trenchless rehabilitation company under the leadership of brothers Ralph and Travis Savy.

If you’re looking for inspiration today, click on over to the cover story and read about Savy & Sons and how Ralph and Travis Savy overcame major challenges to turn their father’s and grandfather’s legacy into a thriving trenchless rehab business built for the future.

2025-2026 Trenchless Technology Directory

In this issue, you’ll find our annual Trenchless Technology Directory, including more than 800 companies organized by products and services. That’s 200 more than just three years ago — a clear sign of the industry’s continued growth.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the number of listings are included for each section:

• 263 Contractors
• 369 Manufacturers/Suppliers
• 206 Professional Service Providers

The Trenchless Technology Directory is also available online to help you find trenchless products and services through an easy-to-use platform searchable by company name, product/service category and/or keyword. Other features in the Online Directory include a Classifieds section with job postings and equipment/products for sale; videos showing equipment in action; and more in-depth information about listed companies.

Access the Online Directory here: directory.trenchlesstechnology.com/
Want to include your company?

If you’re a contractor, manufacturer, supplier, or service provider in the trenchless space, add your company here: directory.trenchlesstechnology.com/join

Project of the Year Nominations Due June 23, 2025

If you are working on a milestone project, or know of one, I’d like to encourage you to nominate the project for Trenchless Technology’s 2025 Project of the Year Award. Winning a prestigious industry award like this can yield substantial returns in terms of recognition, networking, publicity, and engagement. It positions your organization as a leader and innovator in the trenchless industry, opening doors to new opportunities and growth.

Projects of the Year are awarded in two categories – New Installation and Rehabilitation – based on the following criteria: Technical Advancements; Technical Complexity; Milestones and Records; Interaction and Cooperation; and Industry Advancement. Only North American projects are accepted.

Projects for the 2025 award must be completed between June 17, 2024, and June 16, 2025, to be accepted.

Winners will be announced on Sept. 25, 2025, as part of World Trenchless Day. The winning projects will be featured in the October 2025 issue of Trenchless Technology.

View past winners of the Project of the Year Award:
trenchlesstechnology.com/category/project-year/

If you’ve worked on a project that pushed boundaries or made a real impact, I hope you’ll consider submitting it for our Project of the Year award. For information and the nomination form, visit:
trenchlesstechnology.com/project-of-the-year-submission/

As always, we are here to serve you, our readers. If you have any suggestions or comments, please email me at kvannatten@benjaminmedia.com.

Until next month!