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HDD Guide

The HDD Guide – published by Trenchless Technology magazine – is a comprehensive resource dedicated to the North American HDD industry. The HDD Guide includes detailed specifications for drill rigs and vacuum excavation equipment, providing essential information for those looking to purchase or upgrade their equipment.

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Using the Right Polymer Technology to Solidify Liquid Waste Onsite
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Keep Your Vacuum Excavator Running Strong
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Why HDD Drill Pipe Bend Radius Matters
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The Path to Progress – Tracking the Evolution of HDD...

As horizontal directional drilling (HDD) celebrates its 50th year, what was once viewed as a risky a...

October 1, 2021
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On the Hunt for a New Drill Rig? Read the...

Horizontal directional drilling — better known as HDD — is now 50 years old. Hard to bel...

September 27, 2021
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A Refresher on Electrofusion Preparation

Cleanliness is Key to Ensuring Long-Lasting Joints Anyone who has made it to adulthood has no doubt ...

August 9, 2018
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Cobbles and Boulders: No Problem!

KS Energy Services recently completed a project that combined a rough and inconsistent terrain with ...

August 8, 2018
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Planning Under Way for 2019 HDD Academy

Arizona State University, Benjamin Media Partner for Two-Day Program Come February 25-26 the place f...

August 3, 2018
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The Delta Directional Formula for Success in the Fiber Market

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve helped pioneer horizontal directional drill...

July 31, 2018
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Hey HDD Market: How Are You Doing?

The headline asks the question everyone wants the answers to — how is the HDD market faring th...

July 26, 2018
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Five Keys to Fluid Savings & Optimization

In 2017, MetaFLO’s patented technology was put to work again on a large pipeline construction ...

July 24, 2018
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2018 Vacuum Excavator Spec Guide

Contractors working in an increasingly crowded underground space know the value of calling 811 befor...

July 23, 2018
Canada
Lon Briscoe: Life on the Rig

It would be difficult to call Lon Briscoe’s expertise into question when it comes to just abou...

July 16, 2018
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