Underground Construction articles from November 2008

Underground Construction archives from November 2008

Everybody's talking.(Editor's Log)
November 1, 2008... As turmoil continues to grip the world's stock markets and traders seem to have a knee-jerk reaction every time some CEO goes to the bathroom, there is a bright side; Presidential candidates and Congress continue to suggest that a second...

1908-2008: 100 year history of Oildom Publishing Company.
November 1, 2008... I will never know precisely what was on my grandfather's mind that day in 1908 when he decided it was time for a career change. Oliver C. Klinger Sr., the 30-year-old engineer for Standard Oil Company (forerunner to Exxon) had already written...

Texas Water Development Board discusses plans at GCTA luncheon.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2008... Nearly 90 attendees and their guests gathered to hear Mark D. Hall, P.E. director of the Project Engineering and Review Division, in Project Finance and Construction Assistance (PFCA) at the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), Houston, TX,...

Landowners challenge water pipeline.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2008... Landowners along the route of a Kentucky American Water pipeline under construction in Franklin County went to court to question the company's right to acquire an easement through condemnation. Tom FitzGerald, an attorney for the...

Fort Worth, Dallas study cost of sharing water pipeline.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2008... Water officials in Fort Worth and Dallas are studying sharing the cost of building a more than $1 billion pipeline to transfer water from three East Texas reservoirs to their customers. The Tarrant Regional Water District and the city of...

Sewage flows into Eno basin.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2008... An estimated 7,200 gallons of untreated wastewater ended up in the Eno River basin after a sewer main break at the Gold Park construction site in Hillsborough, NC. According to the town's utilities department, the break occurred on Sept....

Large diameter pipe demand to reach 203 million feet in 2012.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2008... Large diameter pipe demand in the United States is forecast to increase 2.7 percent yearly to 203 million feet in 2012, valued at $10 billion. Growth stimulants include a rebounding construction sector and needs to expand and upgrade an aging...

Water infrastructure bill passes Senate committee; but for naught.(Washington watch)
November 1, 2008... A Senate committee's passage of an important water infrastructure bill at the end of September was encouraging, but unfortunately not decisive. The full Senate did not pass the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 3500) before Congress left...

Alaskan pipeline project.(Washington watch)
November 1, 2008... FERC officials say they aren't pressuring the competing Denali and TransCanada Alaskan pipeline projects to merge. But the two projects--one already in the pre-filing process--are heading toward submitting construction applications to FERC at...

PHMSA releases controller/control room regulation.(Washington watch)
November 1, 2008... The Federal pipeline regulatory agency proposed a broad new rule which would force hazardous liquid, transmission and distribution pipelines plus LNG terminals to train and test large numbers of employees in control room operations, and...

John Deere.(EXCAVATORS: Medium & Large)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two new wheeled excavators, the 190D W and the 220D W, feature Tier 3-certified engines and significant increases in horsepower, weight and digging forces over their predecessors. Both units have fuel-efficient 5.2-L...

Caterpillar.(EXCAVATORS: Medium & Large)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caterpillar manufactures three large hydraulic excavators--the 345D L, 365C L 385C L. All boast the Cat ACERT technology which works at the point of combustion to optimize engine performance and provide low exhaust...

Hitachi.(EXCAVATORS: Medium & Large)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ZX200LC-3 excavator delivers more swing torque, drawbar pull, and lift capacity, with less emissions and noise. A redesigned cab combines more legroom and tinted glass for unsurpassed comfort and visibility....

Kobelco.(EXCAVATORS: Medium & Large)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new SK850LC Super ACERA heavy-duty, full-size excavator expands Kobelco's full-line of products into the 80- to 90-ton class. The excavator has faster cycle times as well as a large bucket capacity making work...

Volvo CE.(EXCAVATORS: Medium & Large)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Volvo EC14C excavator has an operating weight of 28,110-31,600 pounds and bucket capacity of 0.62-1.21 [yd.sup.3]. A Volvo diesel engine delivers lower emissions. The EPA Tier 3 compliant engine uses precise,...

Case CE.(EXCAVATORS: Medium & Large)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new CX470B has an operating weight of 103,800 lbs., a bucket digging force of 55,528 lbs. and a maximum dig depth of 25 feet 4 inches. An electronically controlled, common rail Tier III-certified 9.8L Isuzu...

LBX Company.(EXCAVATORS: Medium & Large)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Link-Belt 130 X2 Series full-size excavator with Tier III engine technology, available with either a long undercarriage or regular carriage with blade and rubber tracks, is designed for various residential and...

John Deere.(WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The model 444K wheel loader with Tier 3 emission-certified diesel packs an impressive torque reserve for power without compromise in all conditions. Enhanced multifunction monitor provides easy pushbutton access to...

Caterpillar.(WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Caterpillar 938H wheel loader and IT38H with integrated toolcarrier linkage feature the Cat C6.6 engine with ACERT Technology for responsive power and low emissions. The new engine, differential lock system,...

Terex.(WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The design of the new Terex TL210 includes a spacious operating cab, a heavy-duty chassis and the Terex cooling system with reversible fan. This new wheel loader also boasts Tier III engine compliance, modified...

Case CE.(WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 1221E wheel loader is powered by a fully electronic, six-cylinder Tier III-certified Cummins engine that boasts 320-net hp at maximum performance. It has an operating weight of 30 65,600 lbs and a standard...

Kubota tractor.(WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The R20 Super Series Wheel Loaders, the R420S and R520S, are powered by fuel efficient E-TVCS three- and four-cylinder Kubota diesel engines rated for 43- and 49-hp, respectively. The wheel loaders are highly...

Yanmar.(WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yanmar's Compact Wheel Loaders provide lift capacities with smooth hydraulic performance. The wheel loaders are designed for easy operation, versatility and durability work for the customers' satisfaction. Yanmar has...

Sensors & software.(GROUND PENETRATING RADAR)
November 1, 2008... Noggin is a complete GPR system in a single package. This high performance, easy-to-use system with real time display using the DVL (digital video logger) and accurate positioning, gives users the on-the-spot answers needed to get the job done....

Vermeer.(GROUND PENETRATING RADAR)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Interragator EZ GPR System is designed with the needs of the utility contractor and locating personnel in mind and offers the latest advancements in ground penetrating radar electronics with a simple to use...

Geophysical survey systems.(GROUND PENETRATING RADAR)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The UtilityScan GPR system provides for non-destructive location of all subsurface utilities. Users can locate and mark buried service utilities like gas, electric and sewer lines. This system can also easily detect...

Hager GeoScience.(GROUND PENETRATING RADAR)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hager GeoScience Inc. (HGI) owns multiple GPR acquisition systems and antennas ranging in frequency from 15 MHz to 1500 MHz, which are used for projects ranging from concrete scanning and UST/utility surveys to...

Ditch Witch.(GROUND PENETRATING RADAR)
November 1, 2008... The Ditch Witch 2150GR ground-penetrating radar unit is designed to detect both metallic and non-metallic pipes and cables to depths of up to 19 feet, depending on soil conditions and antenna selection. The 2150GR features 5.5 mph survey speed...

Apache Technologies.(LASERS)
November 1, 2008... The ARROW 2 pipe laser provides the utility contractor with a rugged, reliable tool that stands up to the demands of tough jobsite conditions and has the features required to lay pipe fast and accurately. The most power allowed by law, near 5...

AGATEC construction lasers.(LASERS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The A710S automatic dual grade laser is a versatile laser designed to work anywhere, on any job site. It's ideal for machine control, site work, leveling, alignment and layout. It can be used as a pipe laser for runs...

AGL.(LASERS)
November 1, 2008... The GradeLight 2500 pipe laser is fast to set up and designed for the extremes of underground construction. The GradeLight laser has an exclusive slide leg system for maximum flexibility when setting the laser height. One set of adjustable legs...

Topcon Positioning Systems.(LASERS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Using infrared beams, Topcon's general construction lasers are short to medium range (500 feet to 1,000 feet radius) used for exterior applications. Setting concrete forms, checking grade on flat pads, checking depth...

Leica Geosystems.(LASERS)
November 1, 2008... The Leica Piper series of pipe lasers are perfect for storm and sanitary sewer construction, gravity flow pipe line and anywhere grade and line are required with a single beam. Choose from the Piper 100 or the Piper 200 with Alignmaster....

Unique training facility provides multiple workforce solutions.(workforce CRISIS)
November 1, 2008... There's no single solution to solving current and future workforce shortages of construction workers. Organizations usually must consider several options to address their individual situations. As planners develop programs to find and...

U.S. natural gas boom drives pipeline construction and expansions.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] North American pipeline construction is at an all time high, accounting for some 1,700 miles of new pipelines installed in 2007. Increased domestic natural gas production appears to have been the driving force behind...

Global Pipeline Partners complete two Wisconsin pipelines.
November 1, 2008... Global Pipeline Partners LLC, (GPP) recently completed two pipelines running through Wisconsin which comprise the single largest pipeline construction project ever done in the state under one contract. The project was an integrated joint...

SBUs, Auger boring equipment plays critical role in pipeline expansion.
November 1, 2008... At 260 miles long, Arizona's Phoenix Expansion Project is a giant in the making. The natural gas pipeline snakes through challenging terrain and protected lands including two national forests. The most difficult thing about this project has...

A huge breakthrough: Lewis Contractors upgrades to 7-ton breaker for large trenching project.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When there's trenching to be done, contractors have plenty of equipment options to tackle the digging process. Depending on the size and depth of the trench, anything from a backhoe to an excavator to a trencher...

New hand-held tool touts easy location of all utilities.(FIRST LOOK)
November 1, 2008... Subsurface Instruments Inc. has introduced the Inspector 07, a lightweight, handhold instrument for locating buried utilities and other objects. Inspector 07 can locate all types of water and sewer mains and laterals, including those made...

NH penstock pipeline replaced with fiberglass pipe.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Meandering through New Hampshire's White Mountains, a large wooden penstock pipeline served as the main water supply for a local hydro facility, Jackman Station. The facility is fed by the Franklin Pierce Reservoir,...

2008 large directional drilling rig census.(Directory)
November 1, 2008... When horizontal directional drilling (HDD) professionals discuss the size of an HDD rig, they usually refer to the maximum pullback force the unit can develop. The most common industry standard for a large directional drilling unit is defined...

Rental industry preps, respond to hurricane disasters.(Rental Market)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As is the case with all national disasters, immediately following Hurricane Ike's devastation of the United States Gulf Coast last September, much of the equipment used by emergency crews, including utilities,...

United Rentals agrees to settle SEC case.(Rental Market UPDATE)
November 1, 2008... United Rentals recently reached a final settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Greenwich-based company has agreed to pay a $14 million penalty to settle fraud allegations, but did not admit or deny the charges as part...

Hertz Equipment Rental begins operations in China.(Rental Market UPDATE)
November 1, 2008... Hertz Equipment Rental Corp. recently began operations in Shanghai, China. Hertz is beginning with an initial product line of aerial lifts, air compressors and generators, and plans to expand to include, excavators, wheel loaders, cranes and...

Pedestrian trencher for rent.(Rental Market UPDATE)
November 1, 2008... Vermeer has introduced the RTX100 pedestrian trencher with an easy-to-use intuitive steering system and interchangeable tracks and tires for rental markets. The VZ Steer system allows the operator to simply move the handlebars in the direction...

NASSCO obtains favorable OSHA ruling for confined space.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
November 1, 2008... The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has given verbal assurance to NASSCO that it will continue to consider the sewer rehabilitation work typically performed by its members as "maintenance" rather than "construction" as had...

Woman uses crawler inspection technolgy to launch 2nd career in rehabilitation.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
November 1, 2008... When a friend told Laura Placht that she'd be perfect for sanitary and storm inspection, it was beyond anything the former church secretary ever imagined as a second career. But a new ordinance in some Missouri cities had dictated that all...

NASSCO creates CIPP committee.(NEWS)
November 1, 2008... NASSCO, a non-profit organization dedicated to setting the standards for the rehabilitation of underground utilities, has formed a cured-in-place-pipeline (CIPP) Committee to explore all issues related to the leading technology for...

Insituform Blue rehabs Madison Avenue water line.(NEWS)
November 1, 2008... A team from Insituform Blue, in conjunction with crews from Halcyon Construction Corp., is currently working in the heart of the Big Apple to renew its Madison Avenue water lines. From 40th Street to 75th Street, 10,000 feet of 48-inch water...

New flexidata version offers Azteca Cityworks interface.(NEWS)
November 1, 2008... PipeLogix Inc., creators of flexidata pipe survey software, has released their latest version 6.2.7 offering a direct interface to the Cityworks asset management software solution with import/export functions in PACP mode. This version...

Joanne Hughes joins RS Lining Systems.(NEWS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RS Lining Systems has hired Jeanne Hughes, formerly president of Raven Lining Systems, a division of Cohesant Inc., to head up new business development. "My personal objective has been to maintain association...

AP/M Permaform.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Manhole Renewal Tool Box provides the right tool for every problem from flow-way to road-way--cementitious structural liners, structural polymers, protective coatings, ConShield corrosion prevention additive, chimney...

Containment solutions.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rehabilitation Manholes can be installed within existing brick or precast manholes to provide a long-term and cost-effective solution to manhole rehab. The Rehabilitation Manhole resists the attack of hydrogen...

Madewell Products.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... Manholes are not always easy to access, but do need restoration. Madewell Products introduces Porta-Morta--the portable unit for applying Madewell's Mainstay Composite Liner System. With Porta-Morta, an applicator can apply Mainstay ML-72, high...

Avanti.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Avanti's AV-248 Flexseal is a two-component, MDI-based polyurethane injection resin that reacts rapidly to fill large voids and annular spaces in high water flows. This water-activated compound is capable of forming...

RLS Solutions.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RLS offers versatile and proven wastewater coatings for restoration of deteriorated wastewater infrastructure and protection from the aggressive environment. RLS coatings are applied in wastewater collection systems...

Cretex Specialty Products.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cretex Manhole/ Pipe Sealing Products prevents excess inflow/infiltration from entering the sanitary sewer system and eliminates pavement settlement around manhole covers and catch-basins. It increases system...

Sauereisen.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... The Underlayment No. F-120FS and Sewer-Gard No. 210FS are fast-setting trowelable formulations and together they remain viable in quick turnaround projects or cold environments. Fast-setting materials allow contractors and municipalities to...

Sprayroq.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SprayWall is a spray-applied 100 percent VOC-free polyurethane coating that provides a fast, one-step, long-term trenchless solutions for manhole, pipe and lift station rehabilitation. The SprayWall process results...

Prime Resins.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... Prime Resins Inc. is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane grouts, epoxies and polyurea resins used for infrastructure repair and restoration. For over 25 years, Prime Resins has helped contractors, municipalities, facility owners and utility...

Whirlygig.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... The Whirlygig (cast-in-place) Riser/Collar System has proven to be a superior way to raise a manhole to grade. Simply place the appropriate size Whirlygig form on the manhole cone, trim the form to grade with the Radial Arm Trimmer, set the...

Ladtech.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A manhole chimney serves a crucial function by making sure the manhole cover is flush with the street. The chimney is a connecting link. For decades, workers have built manhole chimneys the same way--by stacking...

CCI spectrum.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... Patented SpectraShield liner is a spray applied, multi-layered, silicone modified polyurea system that is used to rehabilitate and protect wastewater structures such as manholes, wet wells or wastewater treatment plant facilities. It has a...

InfraSource Underground Construction.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Arby Construction Inc. merged with InfraSource Underground Construction LLC on Aug. 31 as part of an internal reorganization of Quanta Services Inc. companies. Both Arby and InfraSource are subsidiaries of Quanta, and this merger is intended to...

New Holland Construction.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... New Holland Construction's training team held a 5-day training session for dealer salespeople from across Latin America and the Caribbean at its Carol Stream facility. The participants traveled from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the...

Mears Group.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gary Walker has joined Mears Group in the Business Development division of Pipeline Integrity Services. Walker will be assisting Vice President William F. Marshall, P.E., in supporting customer's needs in regards to...

Volvo CE.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Olof Persson will assume the position of president of Volvo Construction Equipment on Nov. 1. He replaces Tony Helsham, who will remain in the Volvo Group Executive Committee, with a responsibility to support the growth of soft products in the...

TBE Group.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Florida based TBE Group has joined forces with international firm and Australian based Cardno Limited. The merger with Cardno, a professional services firm founded in 1945 in Brisbane, Australia, means that TBE, a 450-person engineering,...

McElroy.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... McElroy Manufacturing recently announced three key international organizations have become authorized international distributors for McElroy's pipe fusion products. The three new distributors are Geomembranas Y Geosinteticos S.A. De C.V. of...

Topcon Positioning Systems.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Topcon Positioning Systems has announced two appointments to its Telematics Business Unit. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Richard Savage has been named western region sales manager-telematics and Ron Ludchak named eastern region sales...

Yanmar.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Yanmar America Corporation has moved their corporate headquarters from the Chicago area to 101 International Parkway, Adairsville, GA 30103. According to Yanmar America's recently appointed COO, Tom Calhoun, this new complex will house...

Skanska USA Civil.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Rich Cavallaro, executive vice president of Skanska USA Civil Northeast, is being promoted to the position of president of Skanska USA Civil effective January 2009. Cavallaro holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree from City College of New...

Pure Technologies.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Pure Technologies, a world leader in the development and application of innovative technologies for inspection, monitoring, and management of physical infrastructure, is expanding their Columbia, MD, office. The expansion, which will include a...

Efficiency Production launches used trench shields program.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Efficiency Production, manufacturer of trench shielding and shoring products, introduces their first-of-its-kind Trench Shield Repair & Recertification Service. The program aims to "repair and recertify" used or damaged trench shields by...

RitchieWiki equipment site launched.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest auctioneer of industrial equipment, has rolled out an industry-first--a free online wiki for the equipment industry at www.RitchieWiki. com. Using the software provided by Wikipedia, Ritchie Bros....

Correction.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)(Correction notice)
November 1, 2008... In the September 2008 issue of Underground Construction, pg. 46, the photographs for the INROCK and Sharewell products were incorrect. We are sorry for any confusion this may have caused our readers.

INROCK.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2008... INROCK is Vector Magnetics' HDD Steering Tool Systems' authorized distributor and HDD partner, providing Paratrack equipment sales, rental, service and support. The Paratrack Guidance System utilizes an all angle, high resolution system that...

Sharewell.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2008... Sharewell's new steering tool is a directional guidance system specifically designed for HDD applications that provides both directional survey information and annular pressure while drilling. The system operates with TruTracker to provide...

Metrotech.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2008... Metrotech raises the bar in underground locating with the i5000 Utility Locating System--it delivers premium features with high level performance plus ease of use you can count on. The i5000 offers improved instrument accuracy, providing the...

Pipeline Inspection Co.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2008... A free updated 8-page color brochure includes new additions to Pipeline Inspection Company's line of SPY holiday detector, jeep meter, pig tracking equipment and accessories. Included are detailed descriptions of the 780, 785 and 790 SPY...

Rain for Rent introduces versatile HH225c pump.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The HH225c 8-inch pump from Rain for Rent produces large flows and high discharge heads for applications including sewer bypass, mine/ quarry dewatering, and temporary fire protection systems. With superior...

PipeLine Machinery Intl.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2008... The Caterpillar PL61 Pipelayer positions a new, technically refined model at the small end of the Caterpillar pipelayer range providing a machine with 40,000 pounds of lift-capacity and the capability to meet the pipeline contractor's...

Pipestoppers/Huntingdon fusion techniques.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2008... As pipe sizes become larger, and as the products inside them become more aggressive, the criteria for selecting plugs for product isolation purposes and for pipe-work leak testing have had to be upgraded. Pipestoppers offers expandable steel...

RIDGID.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2008... RIDGID offers a new, full-line product catalog, which includes new products and reader-friendly features to help guide customers in choosing products. The new 234-page full color catalog includes a variety of new products, as well as expanded...