Underground Construction articles from July 2005

Underground Construction archives from July 2005

Visual aids.(Editor's Log)
July 1, 2005... By now, most people in our market are well-aware of the desperate condition regarding much of the underground water and sewer infrastructure. But to the average citizen, water and sewer lines are simply pipes underground--what could go wrong...

Wareham directional drilling project awarded.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
July 1, 2005... The Wareham Fire District, Wareham, MA, recently awarded a contract to Celco Construction Corporation, Pembroke, MA, to install 1,600 linear feet of water main and 1,600 linear feet of sewer force main by means of horizontal directional...

Boardwalk Pipeline subsidiaries to build two pipelines.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
July 1, 2005... Boardwalk Pipeline's subsidiaries Gulf South Pipeline Company, Texas Gas Transmission and Energy Transfer Partners L.P. are jointly developing two independently owned and operated pipelines. Gulf South's plans involve construction of a...

A LOVAT TBM breaks through in Venezuela.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
July 1, 2005... A LOVAT TBM (tunnel boring machine) has once again broken through in Venezuela. The client, Ghella Sogene C.A., is using a 9.5 meter-diameter (31.35 feet) mixed-face EPB Tunnel Boring Machine, "Beatriz." The LOVAT RME375SE broke through into...

GCTA scholarships awarded.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
July 1, 2005... The Gulf Coast Trenchless Association has announced the recipients of the 2005 Scholarship Program. The 2005 GCTA Scholarship Program recipients are Kimberly Bell, Kristen Carpenter, Phillip Ho, Brionna Ketcham, Michelle Mayberry, and Mary...

Enbridge, PetroChina plan pipeline.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
July 1, 2005... Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. and PetroChina Co. Ltd. have agreed to work together on a proposed crude oil pipeline to transport 400,000 barrels of Alberta oil sands production to Canada's West Coast. The line would be approximately 700 miles...

New HDD committee formed.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
July 1, 2005... The Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) plans to establish a new committee at their Mid-Year meeting to be held on July 11 in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. The association has formed this committee to keep members abreast of improvements...

Mears completes directional crossing in Chincoteague.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
July 1, 2005... Mears successfully completed a directional crossing of the Chincoteague Channel and Black Narrows for the Town of Chincoteague, VA, in April 2005. The 20-inch IPS HDPE SDR11.0 water main pipe at a length of 2,650 feet needed to be installed due...

TTC municipal forum held in California.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
July 1, 2005... Over 50 people attended a Municipal Users' Forum Program on May 10 at the Orange County Sanitation District's Treatment Plant in Fountain Valley, CA. Organized by the Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech University, forums are...

FERC staff recommends against KeySpan LNG project.(Washington watch)
July 1, 2005... It may not have been the shot heard round the United States, but the decision of the FERC staff to recommend against siting of a new LNG terminal in Providence, RI because of safety concerns certainly has implications for future terminals...

PHMSA publishes final rule on public awareness programs.(Washington watch)
July 1, 2005... The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a final rule which incorporates API RP 1162 into federal statute as the yardstick interstate natural gas companies must use to measure their public awareness programs....

Aries industries.(Equipment Spotlight: GAS AND WATER LEAK DETECTION)
July 1, 2005... When inspection requires entering a hazardous location up to 60 psi, specify the GasCam. The GasCam video inspection system is certified by Factory Mutual for Class 1, Division 1, Group D environments. Pipelines up to 12 inches. The GasCam...

Moffatt enterprises.(Equipment Spotlight: GAS AND WATER LEAK DETECTION)
July 1, 2005... Test each pipe joint as it's laid in less than 30 seconds and tell whether it is going to leak or not, before it's buried, without pressure. An ultrasonic transmitter is used in coordination with an ultrasonic detector. The detector converts...

Fisher research laboratory.(Equipment Spotlight: GAS AND WATER LEAK DETECTION)
July 1, 2005... The Fisher XLT-16 is a leak detector with both a sonic range to sense liquid leaks and an ultrasonic range to sense gas leaks. The ultrasonic range can also locate liquid leaks if air is added to the system, causing a sputtering sound at the...

SubSurface instruments.(Equipment Spotlight: GAS AND WATER LEAK DETECTION)
July 1, 2005... Key features of the LC-12 Professional's PLUS include: amplifier with analogue meter display and filter controls; ground microphone and handswitch: a super magnet for steel and iron pipes and hydrants: aviation-grade stereo headphones; a...

T.D. Williamson.(Equipment Spotlight: GAS AND WATER LEAK DETECTION)
July 1, 2005... The Ioniflam 2 is a hand-held, gas leak detector based on flame ionization technology. Features include high sensitivity, short response time and a compact light-weight design. With a detection level of 1 p.p.m., the Ioniflam 2 detects the...

Logiball.(Equipment Spotlight: GAS AND WATER LEAK DETECTION)
July 1, 2005... The vacuum tester consists of a 16 cfm (at no load) vapor-oiled rotary vacuum pump powered by a 5-horsepower, 4-cycle Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine with drive belt guard, 20 feet of vacuum hose with brass quick disconnect coupling on each...

Metrotech.(Equipment Spotlight: GAS AND WATER LEAK DETECTION)
July 1, 2005... Metrotech has released the new digital sound data logger system, the MetroLog. Designed for acoustic zone monitoring, it combines sound level and frequency loggers with radio transmission for monitoring pipeline networks. The MetroLog System is...

Thompson Pump.(Equipment Spotlight: PUMPS AND DEWATERING EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... Thompson Pumps new 8-inch high air handling dry-priming pump--the 8JSW--with a 200-cfm priming system and 3-inch solids handling, is versatile enough to handle wellpoint dewatering and sewer bypass projects. The 8JSVW is capable of flows up to...

Rain for Rent.(Equipment Spotlight: PUMPS AND DEWATERING EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... Liquid-handling emergencies can create stressful situations, but with Rain for Rent's new DV-350c, 14-inch pump. moving high volumes of water is even easier. The DV-350c is one of the largest rental pumps on the market. An essential part of any...

Pumpex.(Equipment Spotlight: PUMPS AND DEWATERING EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... Pumpex P and PC drainage pumps feature continuous, reliable operation that resists clogging or shut down. Pumpex dewatering pumps can operate continuously in any position, even upside down. Each pump in the line accommodates a wide range of...

Griffin pump & equipment.(Equipment Spotlight: PUMPS AND DEWATERING EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... Griffin's variable-use, trash pumps are available in 4-inch to 12-inch models. These pumps are fully automatic dry-priming and dry-running portable pumps. They operate efficiently under intermittent flow conditions. These pumps are capable of...

Godwin Pumps.(Equipment Spotlight: PUMPS AND DEWATERING EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... A hydraulic driven submersible pump from Godwin Pumps handles thick solids laden liquids with solids up to 5 inches in diameter. A remote actuated "slurry gate" enables the pump to be used as a mixer in applications where sludges are so thick...

ITT Flygt.(Equipment Spotlight: PUMPS AND DEWATERING EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... A lightweight portable 1.1 horsepower trash pump ideal for pumping sand and debris laden water, with minimal wear and clogging, has been introduced by ITT Flygt. Designated as model Ready 8S, the pump can handle solids up to 1 1/2 inches in...

Multiquip.(Equipment Spotlight: PUMPS AND DEWATERING EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... The QP-2T and QP-3T engine-drive trash pumps are 2- and 3-inch units designed for contractors who need to move water quickly and efficiently. There are eight models in the QP Series with maximum flows up to 396 gallons per minute courtesy of...

Gorman-Rupp pumps.(Equipment Spotlight: PUMPS AND DEWATERING EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... Gorman-Rupp's off-the-shelf OTS Program introduces a new line of submersible pumps. This line features 23 models available in sizes ranging from 1 inch to 4 inches. Materials on construction include: cast iron, stainless steel and plastic....

MALA GeoScience.(Equipment Spotlight: PIPE AND CABLE LOCATORS)
July 1, 2005... MALA's Easy Locator is an affordable ($8,500) GPR system designed uniquely for the needs of the utility locate professional. The RAMAC/X3M is available with the XV11 Monitor providing excellent resolution. The XV11 contains a fully sunlight...

Metrotech.(Equipment Spotlight: PIPE AND CABLE LOCATORS)
July 1, 2005... The 810 Dx Pipe and Cable Locator, a single frequency high productivity instrument designed for locating all types of buried utilities. The Model 810 Dx continues three decades of innovation by introducing the constant current transmitter and a...

McLaughlin Mfg.(Equipment Spotlight: PIPE AND CABLE LOCATORS)
July 1, 2005... The affordable Verifier Vision Fault Finder can pinpoint ground faults of buried electric, CATV and telecommunication cables, and even trace and identify cable depths, all with one instrument. Built-in ohm and voltage meters enable the user to...

Rycom instruments.(Equipment Spotlight: PIPE AND CABLE LOCATORS)
July 1, 2005... With new features such as a backlight, passive RF frequency, pinpoint peak, improved induction capabilities, and an expanded bar graph, the 8876 ensures an accurate locate while maintaining it ease of use. The 8876 is ideal for locating all...

Ditch Witch.(Equipment Spotlight: PIPE AND CABLE LOCATORS)
July 1, 2005... The Ditch Witch Subsite 300SR/ST electronic locaring system includes a 300SR receiver and 300ST transmitter. Both components operate on readily available consumer alkaline batteries. The ergonomically-designed 300SR receiver weighs only five...

UCT educational programs at ICUEE target underground infrastructure industry.
July 1, 2005... The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) will offer a wide variety of educational seminars in addition to the large exhibition to provide an enhanced show experience for attendees. ICUEE 2005 will be held...

Future pipe launches Fiberstrong pipe in North America.(First Look)
July 1, 2005... A new line of fiberglass reinforced plastic pipe is being introduced to the North American market by Future Pipe Industries Inc., Houston, TX. Fiberstrong pipe is manufactured by a filament-winding process and is composed of a resin-rich...

McLaughlin designs FTTP system.(First Look)
July 1, 2005... McLaughlin Boring Systems is now offering a compact, pit-launch horizontal directional drilling system that the company expects to play an important part in FTTP (fiber-to-the-premises programs) under way or announced by major...

Fast fusion machine: speed work on sewer expansion project.
July 1, 2005... Faced with a challenging, fast-track sewer expansion project in a time of inclement weather in Bozeman, MT, Williams Plumbing, Heating & Utilities Inc. and Utility Solutions LLC needed help. Due to the nature of the project, they believed ISCO...

Central Plastics celebrates 50 years of growth, innovation.
July 1, 2005... Central Plastics Co., a leading manufacturer of products for joining pipe used in utility, oil field and industrial infrastructures, is celebrating its 50th year in business. Founded in 1955 in the garage of the home of Mel and Jery...

Warm weather for PLCA of Canada's 51st annual meeting.(Pipeline Outlook Improving)
July 1, 2005... Kelowna, which is situated on Lake Okanagan in British Columbia wine country, was the site of the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada's 51st annual convention in May. The 270 attendees were about the same number as attended last years...

Bess Testlab finds many uses for air vac systems.(VACUUM EXCAVATION)
July 1, 2005... The versatile vacuum excavator is finding a place with a growing number of companies whose primary activities are not underground utility construction, allowing them to extend their services into new areas. Vacuum excavators are portable,...

H2X developes niche for hydro-excavating.(VACUUM EXCAVATION)
July 1, 2005... Not long after utility contractors discovered the vacuum excavator in the mid '90s, these versatile machines became a common sight on construction projects, especially on horizontal directional drilling (HDD) jobs where they were used to...

Vacmasters.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... The VACMASTERS SYSTEM 1000 Air-Vacuum Excavation System offers utility contractors, environmental consultants and drilling contractors low cost, small size and high performance in an Air-Vacuum Excavation System. The SYSTEM 1000 enables...

VacStar.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... The VacStar line of vacuum excavation equipment is designed for the location of underground utilities such as electrical, gas, water, sewage, and all types of telephone and electric cables. Eliminate the fatigue and potential injury associated...

Ditch Witch.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... The new Ditch Witch FX30 Vacuum Excavation System is both a portable vacuum unit that can be used for a variety of utility clean-up operations and an efficient "soft" excavating machine. The FX30's powerful 2-lobe blower develops 500 cfm and...

Vactor.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... Vactor worked closely with excavation contractors to develop the Vactor HXX Hydro-excavator, which is a dedicated unit specifically designed for hydro-excavation. Unlike mechanical excavation, there is little chance of damage when water is used...

AmeriVac.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... The AmeriVac Group has added the MAXVAX 500 to its line of MAXVAX hydro excavation trucks. A CDL driver's license is not required for the MV500; however, it still has all the features of the larger MV700 and MV1400 series hydro excavation...

Vermeer.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... Powered by a 34-horsepower BS Daihatsu electric start gas or diesel engine, the Vermeer/Ring-O-Matic 275 features 450 cfm of vacuum power created by a Sutorbilt lobe-type blower. A CAT PUMPS high-pressure pump with electric clutch supplies...

Super products.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... If you want to dig utility locates, there is plenty of vacuum equipment available. But when you talk performance, only Mud Dog can dig a 2-feet wide by 3-feet long by 4-feet deep pot hole in 90 seconds. Plus, only Mud Dog can give you vacuum up...

Pacific Tek.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... Pacific Tek has been offering high performance vacuum excavating and cleanout systems for over 10 years in a wide range of sizes from 1/4 to 6 cubic yard capacities and from 15 to 75 horsepower. Now, Pacific Tek offers its multi-task systems...

Trenchless Technology Products.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... Trenchless Technology' Products new trailer mounted 500-gallon wet and dry vacuum excavation system can excavate using compressed air in most soil conditions. It also has the capability of using water when the conditions are not conducive to...

Tornado Technologies.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... Tornado Technologies designs, engineers and manufactures specialized equipment for the oil and gas, utility and industrial industries. Tornado's hydroexcavators are designed with the operator in mind. Each high capacity, high efficiency unit is...

Concept Engineering Group.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... The new Air-Vac 7 is a small, portable air powered vacuum that can easily get into small spaces unavailable to large vacuum trucks. The air requirements for the Air-Vac 7 are 225 scfm @ 90 psig. The Air-Vac 7 has maximum vacuum of 11 inches of...

Keith Huber.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... With a King Vac, dirt and debris can be pumped from under a building foundation creating a tunnel for plumbers to repair piping. When the suction loading hoses are completely submerged, the 3,000 gallon debris tank could fill up in less than 60...

VAC-TRON.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... VAC-TRON's unique PMD Series vacuum excavation products have more than 50 wet and dry uses. Remove drilling mud, prevent frac outs and install utilities. VAC-TRON has more than 40 trailer- or skid-mounted models ranging in size from 200 to...

GapVax.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... The HydroVax units from GapVax with 5,300 cfrn and 28-inch Hg will easily handle most excavating jobs. The 3,000-psi, 40-gpm water system offers the most power for the biggest projects. The six-cyclone filtrations system will provide vacuum...

Utiliscope.(VACUUM EXCAVATORS: Air and Hydro)
July 1, 2005... The patented Utilivac VE-75 vacuum excavator provides big rig capabilities at a fraction of the cost. The basic system includes Utiliscope's unique air lance, making the VE-75 the world's most portable dry-type vacuum excavator. Although the...

Perma-Liner System gets seal of approval by LA.(Rehab News)
July 1, 2005... The Perma-Lateral Lining System/Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lateral lining system has been given general approval by the city of Los Angeles. The system has been approved for the rehabilitation of existing DWV pipe lines (clay, cast iron,...

Insituform Technologies receives award.(Rehab News)
July 1, 2005... The American Public Works Association (APWA) Michigan Chapter has named the city of River Rouge's Dwight Street sewer rehabilitation project "Project of the Year." St. Louis-based Insituform Technologies was the primary contractor for the...

B. Frank Joy distributor of T-Liner.(Rehab News)
July 1, 2005... B. Frank Joy, specialists in the installation of underground pipe, manholes and other related services headquartered in Hyattsville, MD., is the new mid-Atlantic distributor of the T-Liner lateral pipe repair, mainline point repair, and...

Long term trenchless technology quality & performance.(Quality Assurance/Quality Control)
July 1, 2005... "Our biggest challenge is working with mother nature and father time." Jacob Feld, author of Construction Failures, knew 30 years ago that in order to learn from our mistakes, we must first acknowledge and understand them. In his book he...

Benefits of polyurethane for subsurface infrastructure maintenance.(U-Tech: Underground Technology Cutting Edge Technical Information For Utility Construction & Rehabilitation)
July 1, 2005... As most people will agree, surface and sub-surface infrastructures such as sewer systems and pipelines are an important part of modern society. Unfortunately, any underground facility exposed to the ravages of time and the natural environment,...

Rehabilitation technology selection guide.
July 1, 2005... Rehabilitation Technology Selection Guide For further information, refer to the Buyer's Guide at www.undergroundconstructiononline.com CURED-IN-PLACE-PIPE Company Product Pull-In Diameter ...

Masterliner.(Product Focus: SPOT/POINT REPAIRS)
July 1, 2005... Masterliner's Sectional Pipe Renewal System will transform your problem area into a strong leak proof system in a matter of hours. The system offers a no dig, long term solution for spot repairs. Get the user friendly kits at factory direct...

Perma-Liner Industries.(Product Focus: SPOT/POINT REPAIRS)
July 1, 2005... Perma-Liner Industries has developed a Sectional Lining Point Repair Process that involves a short liner being installed inside the pipe to cover the damaged or missing pipe section. The sectional point repairs are manufactured and delivered in...

Miller pipeline.(SPOT/POINT REPAIRS)
July 1, 2005... ENCAPSEAL Safe-T-Seal External Sealing Systems are designed for the permanent repair of leaks in all types, shapes and sizes of gas main joints, couplings and other distribution fittings. Isocyanates or any other identified carcinogenic...

AMerik Supplies.(Product Focus: SPOT/POINT REPAIRS)
July 1, 2005... Fiber Spot Repair from AMerik Supplies is a highly adaptable liner and installation system that installs liners from 6 to 42 inch diameter with lengths of 2 feet to 150 feet. Liners can be assembled, impregnated and refrigerated with better...

American pipe & plastics.(Product Focus: SPOT/POINT REPAIRS)
July 1, 2005... AM-PATCH spot repair quickly creates a structural, waterproof seal in the damaged section of the host pipe made of almost any material. AM-PATCH can be used for repairs of up to 6.5 feet in length and in diameters from 4 to 12 inches. The...

Logiball.(Product Focus: SPOT/POINT REPAIRS)
July 1, 2005... Logiball manufactures a complete line of test and seal grouting packers (4-inch to 144-inch pipes). The Logiball 2001 JS Packers are built from stainless steel, 1/2-inch thick reinforced rubber sleeve, two grout ports, a third port for the test...

Magnaline.(Product Focus: SPOT/POINT REPAIRS)
July 1, 2005... MAGNALINE D is a trenchless cured-in-place spot repair solution for cracked or broken pipe ranging in size from 6 to 24 inches. MAGNALINE is a unique spot repair system, rendering a repair that is thinner, with little or no loss in pipe flow....

Infrastructure Repair Systems.(Product Focus: SPOT/POINT REPAIRS)
July 1, 2005... Infrastructure Repair Systems' Sectionalized Repair is an advanced resin technology. The ambient cured resin employed was formulated to perform in both warm and cold environments without the use of a promoter package. The liner is constructed...

Prime Line products.(Product Focus: SPOT/POINT REPAIRS)
July 1, 2005... PrimeLine has fiberglass matting as well as felt tube for use in sectional point repairs. These materials are available to produce point repairs in just about any diameter pipe and in any required thickness. The fiberglass is a 0/90 degree bias...

LMK enterprises.(Product Focus: SPOT/POINT REPAIRS)
July 1, 2005... LMK's Inversion CIPP Sectional Repair is vacuum impregnated. The liner/bladder assembly is loaded inside of a protective launching device. The resin-saturated liner is protected as the liner is pulled into position, so the resin is not wiped...

Ratech electronics.(Product Focus: SPOT/POINT REPAIRS)
July 1, 2005... The SnapLock repair system is a no-dig repair system that renovates the defective section of or pipe. No chemicals are needed for installation. It is the most economical and efficient system for the quick repair of damaged areas in a pipe whose...

Miller Pipeline.(INTERNAL JOINT SEALS)
July 1, 2005... Miller Pipeline offers WEKO-SEAL, the trenchless system for internally renewing leaking joints in any pipe from 16-inches diameter up through 216-inch diameter and larger. Seals are flexible EPDM rubber leak clamps that ensure a bottle-tight...

Cretex Specialty Products.(INTERNAL JOINT SEALS)
July 1, 2005... Cretex Specialty Products Internal Pipe Joint Seals are watertight compression seals that allow differential movement of the pipe sections caused by ground movement and frost lift and reduce groundwater infiltration thereby increasing...

NPC specialty products.(INTERNAL JOINT SEALS)
July 1, 2005... FlexRib Manhole Frame-Chimney Seals and Internal Manhole and Pipe Joint Seals eliminate Inflow/Infiltration in manholes and pipe by mechanically sealing the joints. NPC offers the Internal Joint Seal to prevent infiltration by bridging the pipe...

Hunting HTI rehab.(INTERNAL JOINT SEALS)
July 1, 2005... With superior quality and intricate design detail, the HydraTite Sealing System guarantees a tight, leak-free seal at a substantial savings. Not only does the HydraTite Sealing System serve as an internal joint seal, it can also be transformed...

What contractors expect from rental firms.(rental market)
July 1, 2005... Numerous surveys and studies document dramatic growth in the use of rented construction equipment, and that trend is being followed by contractors, utility companies and government agencies who do underground construction. Trenchers,...

Gerhard "Gerry" Muenchmeyer forms Muenchmeyer Engineering Associates, LLC.(Business News: The Latest Industry News)
July 1, 2005... For the past 40 years, Muenchmeyer, a professional engineer, has held a variety of senior positions with Insituform Technologies, Miller Pipeline Corp, KR Swerdfeger Construction, the city of Worcester, MA, and most recently, Raven Lining...

TRIC names Myles O'Dwyer as general manager.(Business News: The Latest Industry News)
July 1, 2005... TRIC Tools Inc, a supplier of hydraulic tools for trenchless home sewer lateral replacement, has appointed Myles O'Dwyer as its new general manager. O'Dwyer's career spans 30 years and has experience in Fortune 50 and startup companies that...

Utilicor Technologies.(Business News: The Latest Industry News)
July 1, 2005... Utilicor Technologies Inc. has announced the appointment of UPSCO Inc. as the distributor of its full line of truck and skid-steer mounted rotary coring equipment and Utilibond-based reinstatement technology in the Northeast U.S. Headquartered...

Prime Resins.(Business News: The Latest Industry News)
July 1, 2005... Due to rapid growth, Prime Resins Inc. has added three new team members to its sales team. Donnie Burros has been named director of sales. Burros joins Prime Resins with more than 20 years of sales management experience, most recently in...

McElroy Mfg.(Business News: The Latest Industry News)
July 1, 2005... McElroy's latest catalog and reference guide, the 'source book' of pipe fusion equipment, is now available. The catalog, with a new and colorful look, has been completely reorganized with easy to find product information. Reference sections for...

PolyPipe.(Business News: The Latest Industry News)
July 1, 2005... PolyPipe plans to expand its western U.S. pipe plant to include large diameter pipe production. The expansion, at its existing Fernley, NV plant, will enable better service, delivery and pricing for large diameter pipes in the western markets...

Rain for Rent.(New Products: The Latest Product Development)
July 1, 2005... Enviro-Tanks from Rain for Rent are specially lined with a two-coat epoxy system for critical water quality applications. This coating is excellent for temporary water filtration and treatment systems. The full drain "V" bottom floor makes...

Bobcat unveils security & GPS package.(New Products: The Latest Product Development)
July 1, 2005... Bobcat Company has introduced a Global Positioning System (GPS), theft recovery and equipment-management package available on Bobcat machines. Bobcat dealers will now offer a system with the ability to create virtual boundaries or...