Underground Construction articles from March 2002

Underground Construction archives from March 2002

HDD industry moves from pessimism to cautious optimism: there was a joke going around the DCCA Symposium last spring that wasn't too far from the truth: during the late 90s and 2000, if you had $5,000 and a used pick-up truck, you could become an HDD contractor. Too many thought the boom market was never going to end. (Editor's Log).
March 1, 2002... As the horizontal directional drilling industry goes through a difficult state of contraction due to the oft-mentioned crash of the telecom industry, the market enters a new stage: maturity. Beginning on page 40, Senior Editor Jeff Griffin...

Taking the UCT Technical Seminars to the next level. (Letter to the Editor).
March 1, 2002... I would like to congratulate you and your staff on another outstanding job at the 2002 UCT International Conference & Exhibition. Each year, you continue to rewrite the standard and bring this show to a new and higher level. With that...

Construction crew causes line rupture. (Newsline For The Latest Industry Developments).
March 1, 2002... North Carolina Natural Gas (NCNG) crews worked to repair a ruptured gas transmission pipeline that serves the New Bern, NC area. The line, located near the intersection of Racetrack Road and State Road 1005, was struck by a construction...

ASCE call for papers. (Newsline For The Latest Industry Developments).
March 1, 2002... The ASCE International Conference highlighting application of advanced technologies in pipeline engineering and construction will be held in Baltimore, MA, June 23-25, 2003. "Focus on Pipeline Technologies" provides an opportunity to come...

Gulfstream asks FERC to delay pipe project. (Newsline For The Latest Industry Developments).
March 1, 2002... Citing changes in the Florida power generation market, Gulfstream Natural Gas System LLC has asked FERC for approval of a delay in the in-service date for a portion of its 753-mile interstate gas pipeline project for a year or possibly more....

Search wastewater databases online. (Newsline For The Latest Industry Developments).
March 1, 2002... The National Small Flows Clearinghouse (NSFC) maintains six databases that provide information about all aspects of sewage treatment. Two of these databases can now be searched online at the Bibliographic and Manufacturers and Consultants...

NiSource added to Dow Jones Index. (Newsline For The Latest Industry Developments).
March 1, 2002... NiSource Inc. has been added to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), the first global index tracking performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. The DJSI World Index covers the top 10 percent of the...

GCTA elects new officers. (Newsline For The Latest Industry Developments).
March 1, 2002... At its January Board of Directors meeting, the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association elected three new directors and a new slate of officers for 2002. Serving his second term as GCTA president is Frank Marino of Turner Collie & Braden. Bob Lux...

Quanta, UtiliCorp battle for company. (Newsline For The Latest Industry Developments).
March 1, 2002... Telecommunications and power industry provider Quanta Services Inc. and its majority shareholder, Kansas-based UtiliCorp United Inc., are in a proxy fight for control of Quanta's board. UtiliCorp filed with the Securities and Exchange...

Obituary.
March 1, 2002... Ronald Marcus Laney, 30, of Humble, TX, died on Jan. 30, 2002 in Tampa, FL. Ronald was a man who enjoyed life to its fullest. It was while pursuing one of his life's greatest thrills, Outlaw sprint car racing, that he met his untimely death....

New York fights Millennium to the max. (Washington Watch).
March 1, 2002... New York elected officials are in various stages of high dudgeon over FERC's December approval of the 425-mile Millennium Pipeline which will bring 700 million cubic feet per day of natural gas from Ontario, Canada, to the New York metropolitan...

Corrosion control & hazardous liquid lines. (Washington Watch).
March 1, 2002... The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) published some changes to its corrosion control standards for hazardous liquid pipelines. L.M. Furrow, the RSPA official who worked on the changes, says the modifications are fairly...

First step in gas integrity rule. (Washington Watch).
March 1, 2002... The RSPA took the first step toward a natural gas pipeline integrity rule by issuing a proposed rule on what constitutes a "high consequence area." When the rulemaking is finished, interstate pipelines will have to periodically inspect...

Fiber in pipe methods spread to gas lines, rehab liners.
March 1, 2002... Several companies have developed procedures for placing fiber-optic telecommunications cable in pipes that are part of the underground utility infrastructure. CityNet Telecommunications and Ca-Botics Fiber Systems employ different robotic...

Top industry sewer/water workshop comes to Ft. Lauderdale. (UCT Seminar Series: Municipal Sewer & Water Trenchless Workshops).
March 1, 2002... A revised and expanded program will be featured in the 2002 edition of the UCT Seminar Series' Municipal Sewer & Water Trenchless Workshops. The first of three workshops will be held April 17-18 at the Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport Hotel in...

Akkerman introduces guided auger boring system. (First Look).
March 1, 2002... Akkerman Inc., Brownsdale, MN, has introduced a new guided auger boring system for making precisely-controlled installations of pipe under highways, railroad tracks, other surface obstructions and areas where surface restoration costs are...

DCCA Spring Symposium to focus on new technology, industry image.
March 1, 2002... The DCCA 11th Annual Spring Symposium has been scheduled for April 3 - 5, at the Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, Fort Myers, FL. The theme of this year's program is "One World, One Industry - Education In Directional Drilling," and focuses on...

Despite slow economy, UCT posts strong show. (Underground Construction Technology * International Conference And Exhibition).
March 1, 2002... Though slowed by the sagging economy, troubled telecommunications industry, and continuing travel concerns arising from the fall terrorists attacks, these factors did not prevent another successful Underground Construction Technology...

RehabZone termed `resounding success'. (Underground Construction Technology * International Conference And Exhibition).
March 1, 2002... The first-ever UCT RehabZone has been proclaimed a huge success by convention attendees who visited the special area on the exhibit floor of the 2002 Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT). The...

Trenchless pioneer honored for industry leadership. (Underground Construction Technology).
March 1, 2002... BorTunCo has been solving problems along side their partners for over 50 years. Perhaps BorTunCo cofounder Gilbert Turner said it best: "Partnering is a learning experience that gives you the opportunity to be of service to your contractor."...

We can dig it or we can drill it. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... We Can Dig It or We Can Drill It - InterCon has enjoyed over a decade of steady growth, performing hundreds of successful contracts from our Midwestern base. Our total package of services includes: Gas distribution; Small diameter pipeline...

Kundel TuffGuy Box. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... KUNDEL TuffGuy Box is a one of a kind aluminum shield with a patent pending "PINLESS DESIGN". TUFFGUY Shield makes modular shields practical again. The days of replacing missing pins and jammed fingers are over. With the feature packed...

Centerline's new digital interface panel. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Centerline's new digital interface panel for MGS steering tools is a significant enhancement to previous interface panels. 500 milliamp current capability, added LED's for improved field diagnostics, telemetry resets and a low noise power...

Never get stuck again. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Rugged AlturnaMats are perfect tracks where drilling rigs and heavy vehicles must pass across mud or soft terrain. Withstands 60 ton vehicles, tough polyethylene, double sided deck plate design. Full 1/2" thick. Reuse hundreds of times. Sizes:...

The Tango 350 mud recycling and mixing system. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... The Tango 350 mud recycling and mixing system, with 350-390 GPM (1325-1475 1pm) cleaning capacity, now comes with even more features. The patented multifunctional linear shaker has more screen area than any other system on the market. With an...

New Godwin Sub-Prime[R] electric submersible pumps. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... New Godwin Sub-Prime[R] Electric Submersible Pumps - Godwin expands its line of electric submersible pumps for dewatering and trash handling. Godwin Sub-Prime electric submersible pumps are available in 1/2 to 80 horsepower with flows to 5,000...

Don't bury that leak! (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Your men can test each pipe join, as it's laid in less than 30 seconds and tell whether it's going to leak or not, before it's buried without pressure. Ar ultrasonic transmitter is used in coordination with an ultrasonic detector. The detector...

Haukos Construction Co. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Haukos Construction Co. specializes in custom pipeline and utility rock trenching. This trenching method creates a neat line ditch, making trench shoring or trench box use more efficient. All Haukos trenchers are laser controlled to make the...

Horizontal boring machine by Laney Machine. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Horizontal Boring Machine by LANEY MACHINE - The Laney 3D-55 is self contained and powered by a 3 cylinder V M Diesel engine that makes 67 horsepower. Power is transferred through a 5 speed Eaton Fuller transmission, and the machine has 24,550...

Murphy Bros., Inc. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Murphy Bros., Inc. is a full service pipeline contractor. Pipeline Construction * Maintenance Crews * Compressor Station * Process Piping. Murphy Bros., Inc. 3150 5th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244. (309) 752-1227 Info #132

Inside drop bowl for sanitary sewers. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Inside Drop Bowl for Sanitary Sewers eliminate outside drops and clean up failed inside drops. They are compact, simple, cost effective, reduce maintenance, simplify cleaning and provide full access to areas below. Low profile bowls attach to...

Efficiency Production, Inc. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Efficiency Production, Inc., the leading manufacturer of trench shielding & shoring equipment, introduces their new version of the Slide Rail System for pit and linear applications. The latest innovation is the spreader mounting system that...

4" hex augers in sizes to 54" McLaughlin. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... 4" HEX AUGERS IN SIZES TO 54" McLAUGHLIN makes the ONLY 4" hex augers with both shanks and sockets of through hardened alloy steel. Heavy-duty flighting is 3/8" thick (1/2" also available) with overlapped joints and machine-welded flights for...

AM-LINERII. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... AM-LINERII provides cost effective sewer rehabilitation without excavation. AM-LINERII is a strong, seamless, structural PVC lining system which, when installed, is tightly molded to the host pipe. It is available in 6- to 12-inch diameters and...

Stop corrosion and infiltration. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... AquataPoxy and Raven high performance coatings and grouts are environment and user safe used for protecting and rehabilitating manholes, pipes, tunnels, tanks and other structures. For more than 20 years, these unique moisture tolerant,...

Bead Trimmer II. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... You know how great HDPE pipe is. We make it even better! When it comes to Biofilm and Bacteria Entrapment, Flow Restriction, Flow Reduction, Stimulated Blockage, or Increased Pipe Wear through turbulence. Bead Trimmer II is the tool to use! An...

World's most advanced solution for heavy duty roads and working surfaces. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... DURA-BASE[R] is a modular system of interlocking high-density polyethylene mats featuring quick and easy assembly, installation and clean-up. For rental or purchase information and a FREE VIDEO or CD-ROM, call 1-877-MAT-ROAD...

Robbins Tools. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Robbins Tools draws from 50 years of underground boring experience to develop a multi-row tungsten carbide insert Roller Cutter, and Reamer product line. The Reamer minimum diameter is 12". The Reamer is also supplied at 18" diameter,...

OFITE's new HDD Mud Kit. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Enclosed in an executive-style case, OFITE's new HDD Mud Kit includes essential testing equipment for checking fluid density, viscosity, sand percentage, and pH. This kit features a Shearometer for determining a drilling mud's ability to...

Railhead Underground Products, LLC. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... The INCREDIBIT is named for its incredible ability to steer and bore through almost anything, including hard blue shale, sandstone, limestone, concrete - anything in its path. If you've got a bore that can't be drilled, chances are the...

Vacuum excavation, remediation, and sewer cleaning ... all from a single source! vaXcavator[R]. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... VACUUM EXCAVATION, REMEDIATION, and SEWER CLEANING... All from a Single Source! vaXcavator[R] Slurry Excavation System available in trailer or skidmount, 28 models in all. Your choice of blowers, engines, holding tanks with full-open door,...

Laney Machine, Inc. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Laney Machine, Inc. offers surface to surface bentonite mixing systems in a variety of sizes. From 300 to 1500 gallons. The 750 mixer uses a 4" pump that delivers 200 gpm., has a 4 point shearing mix, and a venturi jet hoper. Gas or diesel...

New product - Shredder backreamer. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... The Shredder is Melfred Borzall's latest addition it their extensive line of backreamers for directional drilling. Carbide-tipped cutting teeth are strategically placed to efficiently rip through tough ground conditions. Angled fluid passages...

Planning a river crossing or trenchless placement of your pipeline or OSP facility? (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Planning A River Crossing or Trenchless Placement of Your Pipeline or OSP Facility? Tie Into A Leader In Horizontal Directional Drilling! Michels Pipeline Construction, Inc. (920) 583-3132 * Fax (920) 583-3429 Info #145 ...

Mud Mizzer cleans mud to essentially zero percent sand content, adding profit to every job. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Mud Mizzer is the only system that cleans far below 1/4 percent; it removes solids down to the 10 to 15 micron range. Mud Mizzer was specifically engineered for the HDD contractor. It recovers, cleans, reuses, and mixes drilling fluid; all in...

Lansas manufactures the largest selection of inflatable pipe plugs available. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... LANSAS manufactures the largest selection of inflatable pipe plugs available. Our most popular items include our multi-size domeheads and flow-thru plugs. The design of these plugs incorporates the use of a specially blended natural rubber...

Distribution Construction Company. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... Distribution Construction Company - We provide our customers with horizontal directional drilling systems that offer: Power and Speed; Fast, efficient setup; Broad range of pipe types and sizes; Quality on-site management; A skilled and...

Wastewater solutions. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... This full-color brochure features in-depth information on Sauereisen's complete line of corrosion barriers and substrate repair materials for the wastewater industry. Highlighted within is a section featuring the "60-Minute Solution" to Manhole...

Vacmasters manufactures a complete family of vacuum excavation systems and directional boring mud vacuums. (Underground Construction's Product Showcase).
March 1, 2002... VACMASTERS manufactures a complete family of VACUUM EXCAVATION SYSTEMS and DIRECTIONAL BORING MUD VACUUMS. Our SYSTEM3, SYSTEM 2000 and SUPER SYSTEM 2000 vacuum excavators enable operators to pothole using high pressure air 95% of the time,...

PLCA concludes 54th annual convention. (Pipe Line Contractors Association).
March 1, 2002... The Pipe Line Contractors Association concluded its 54th annual convention at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, FL, with a large turnout of 485 attendees. New officers elected at the meeting were: President James H. Nolan...

Future of HDD: guarded optimism; utility construction professionals are confident that directional drilling has become too important not to survive its first economic downturn. Despite continuing flat sales of HDD equipment and accessories, manufacturers, suppliers and many contractors are cautiously optimistic that economic recovery will restore needs for their products and services. (Directional Drilling).
March 1, 2002... From an innovative idea to a trenchless construction revolution, in little more than a decade horizontal directional drilling (HDD) has changed the way the world's underground utility infrastructure is built, every year assuming a larger share...

Getting the most out of your drilling fluids. (Directional Drilling).
March 1, 2002... Drilling fluid plays a critical role in successfully completing most horizontal directional drilling (HDD) installations, yet many in the industry believe the correct use of drilling fluid - mud as it is popularly called - remains the most...

Numa. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... Numa has expanded the drilling range of their Impact Ring Bit System product line to drill and case holes from 5 1/4 inches to 48 inches in diameter. The system consists of a down hole hammer, and a two-piece bit design incorporating a center...

Case construction equipment. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... The new Case Impeller line of reamers are designed for cutting in heavy clay and gravel-filled soils. The reamer has a staggered, V-shaped carbide cutter for the most complete coverage and aggressive cutting in tougher-than-normal soil...

BICO drilling tools. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... The BICO Flex Drill series of HDD motors have continually expanded in breadth and capability since 1992. With more than 27 different motors tailored for HDD there is a tool available to complete any conceivable job. The newest motors added to...

Vermeer Manufacturing. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... Used in conjunction with Vermeer D24x40A and D33x44 NAVIGATOR horizontal directional drills, the 12-inch Air Impactor bursts through existing pipe while simultaneously pulling the new pipe into the compacted bore hole. The result -- a...

Inrock drilling systems. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... Replace your standard D24 x 40A drive chuck with this side entry swivel and flow up to 125 gpm. The side entry swivel lowers pressure drop across the gear box and Vermeer swivel from 550 psi to 150 psi at 110 gpm. The side entry swivel allows...

Ditch Witch. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... The new Ditch Witch Aggressive Talon Rock Bit is a multi-use bit that offers design characteristics that makes it an excellent tool for horizontal directional drilling applications in a variety of soil conditions, including sandstone, shale and...

Melfred Borzall. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... You demanded a high-performance, dependable mud motor specifically designed for HDD, without the outrageous maintenance bills. Now you can get all that and more with Melfred Borzall's Rock-It HDD Performance Mud Motors. The Rock-It operates at...

Railhead underground products. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... The INCREDIBIT is named for its incredible ability to steer and bore through almost anything, including hard blue shale, sandstone, limestone, concrete -- anything in its path. Because of its ability to steer through these many different...

Sharewell directional drilling systems. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... Sharewell now offers a 5-cutter version of its "Jumbo" Lo-Torque Hole Opener, the LTX24X5. This new version reduces impact loading on the cutters, which increases the products working life. Another benefit is the reduction of the torque cycle...

DCD Design & Manufacturing. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... Innovation continues to be key in DCD Design & Manufacturing Ltd. product line. They have recently introduced a 15 ton Swivel with 2.06-inch starter rod connection for use with OEM reamers with hex collar attachment. The new DCD version has...

Sandvik Smith. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... Sandvik Smith introduces its HDS and Charger HDX lines of rotary bits, designed exclusively for the rigors of HDD. Compared to conventional bits, these technologically advanced products will yield significantly higher penetration rates and...

Wenzel downhole tools. (Downhole Directional Tools).
March 1, 2002... Wenzel's standard bolt-on blades are machined from a premium alloy steel for superior strength and wear. These blades are designed for use in soft to medium soil conditions. The carbide hard-faced bolt-on blades provide superior wear resistance...

CETCO. (Drilling Fluids).
March 1, 2002... Hydraul-EZ is high-yield 200-mesh bentonite clay with additives designed to maintain borehole integrity in unstable, poorly consolidated geological formations. These special additives enhance the quality of the makeup water, making mixing quick...

Baroid Industrial Drilling Products. (Drilling Fluids).
March 1, 2002... Baroid IDP supplies a comprehensive line of drilling fluid products to the industrial drilling industry with specialized products available for horizontal directional drilling and construction. Products available for trenchless applications...

Parchem. (Drilling Fluids).
March 1, 2002... Parchem's P-300 Tri-Plex Mud Pump Unit (Kerr-5500) 300 gpm skidded with 75 feet of remote controls is powered by a Deutz water-cooled diesel engine. It is coupled with an Allison automatic transmission. This unit is matched to Parchem's 300 gpm...

Wyo-Ben. (Drilling Fluids).
March 1, 2002... Wyo-Ben's Plugz-It products are newly developed expansive materials which can be pumped into areas of fractures and fissures in formations to plug voids in "thief" zones. Plugz-It materials are mixed with clean drilling fluid and pumped through...

Drillers supply. (Drilling Fluids).
March 1, 2002... Rod Ez is used as an additive for in-hole torque to reduce and protect against rod wear, prevent rust and extend bit life. It is based on an environmentally safe technology which has proven to be effective in lubricating downhole consumables....

American augers. (Mud Systems).
March 1, 2002... The American Directional Drill MCM-4000 is a mud mixing and cleaning machine that can be used with any brand of directional drill to clean and recycle bentonite drilling-fluid, usually called "mud." The MCM-4000 will process up to 400 gallons...

Vermeer. (Mud Systems).
March 1, 2002... Vermeer's MX250 Modular Drilling Fluid Mixing System is designed for fast mixing of high volumes of drilling fluid. Primary components consist of a power pack equipped with a diesel engine, centrifugal pump and venturi mixing hopper. Tank...

Kem-Tron. (Mud Systems).
March 1, 2002... Kem-Tron's Tango 1000S Mud Recycling and Mixing Unit is one of the first systems of its kind in the HDD industry. The unit is mounted on three heavy-duty oilfield type skids for maximum flexibility of use. The 1,000 gpm mud recycling unit is...

Tri-Flo International. (Mud Systems).
March 1, 2002... The TFI-300 Micro Fluid System was designed especially for the smaller rig and contractors. Its size and simple design allows the driller to incorporate the unit into their pre-existing mud mixing tanks. This unit takes your mud mixing tanks...

Ditch Witch. (Mud Systems).
March 1, 2002... The model FM50 is powered by a 50-horsepower Kubota diesel engine and can operate at 50 Hz or 60 Hz to match the customer's needs. Auxiliary power outlets offer the ability to run a battery charger, heaters, lights and other electric tools...

Derrick equipment. (Mud Systems).
March 1, 2002... The Derrick Modular Separation System is a container-based system designed for both microtunneling and horizontal directional drilling applications. Processing rates of up to 800 gpm can be achieved with this 20-foot modular container system....

Case construction. (Mud Systems).
March 1, 2002... Case has developed two new polyethylene fluid-mixing tanks, the BPM-500 and the BPM-750 - offering 500- and 750-gallon capacity, respectively. Those tanks augment Case's 335-gallon tank, the BPM-335. Two new mixing systems are available -- the...

LOVAT. (Business General Industry Reports).
March 1, 2002... In December, Frank Coluccio Construction Company, of Seattle, WA, purchased a LOVATmts 3000 microtunneling machine. LOVATmts will design and fabricate the slurry/pipe jacking machine, which is to be used for the construction of a sanitary sewer...

Affholder Inc. (Business General Industry Reports).
March 1, 2002... Affholder Inc., a subsidiary of Insituform Technologies Inc., has received a $72.85 million contract for the City of Chicago's Tunnel and Reservoir Plan. Affholder Inc. will work on the final phase of the project, which involves installation of...

Kinder Morgan. (Business General Industry Reports).
March 1, 2002... Kinder Morgan has promoted Deborah A. Macdonald to president of Natural Gas Pipelines, effective June 1, 2002, for both Kinder Morgan Inc. and Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. Macdonald will also retain her title as president of Natural Gas...

McLaughlin Mfg. (Business General Industry Reports).
March 1, 2002... Dave Gasmovic has been appointed president and chief operating officer for McLaughlin Manufacturing. Gasmovic is a graduate of Miami University in Ohio with a degree in finance. He joined McLaughlin in 1979 as regional sales manager at the...

Leica Geosystems. (Business General Industry Reports).
March 1, 2002... Leica Geosystems Inc. has announced the appointment of Robby Dudley as vice president, construction sales for North America. According to Matthew Smith, president of Leica Geosystems Inc., Dudley's appointment reflects a major new focus on...

Hancor, Amanco Mexico. (Business General Industry Reports).
March 1, 2002... Two leading international manufacturers of corrugated high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe systems - Amanco Mexico and Hancor - have joined forces to market the next generation of low-pressure water conveyance, irrigation, sanitary sewage and...

Pressure Pipe Inspection Co. (Business General Industry Reports).
March 1, 2002... The international leader in water pipe assessment is expanding its presence in the United States. The Pressure Pipe Inspection Company Ltd. of Ontario, Canada, announces their recent acquisition of Pipeline Technologies of Scottdale, AZ. ...

PFERD. (Business General Industry Reports).
March 1, 2002... The recent appointment of Sam Birel to the newly created position of vice president, Operations, marks a key step in the strengthening of the PFERD Inc.'s operations management structure. Birel brings experience in engineering at plant...