National Driller articles from July 2006

National Driller archives from July 2006

New award recognizes cooperation.(News and Notes at Press Time)
July 1, 2006... The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) has announced creation of the Robert Storm Interdivisional Cooperation Award to recognize extraordinary collaboration between professionals representing different segments of the ground water...

E-Newsletter for Drillers.(News and Notes at Press Time)
July 1, 2006... As part of our constant efforts to bring you the industry-related information you need to grow your business, National Driller has been offering a free monthly e-Newsletter. The e-Newsletter is scheduled to be released around the middle of each...

Challenges, shmallenges.(News and Notes at Press Time)
July 1, 2006... It is often said that the challenges people face help develop character. In a great many cases, that certainly is true. But I've learned a thing or two about the drilling industry, and that little axiom falls a bit short when applied to most of...

Optimism reigns.(News and Notes at Press Time)
July 1, 2006... The encouraging news from our latest "Web Poll" question at www.nationaldriller.com: Contractors are decidedly bullish on their local market conditions. We asked, "This year, do you expect the drilling market in your area to expand, stay the...

Big winner announced.(News and Notes at Press Time)
July 1, 2006... William Rhodes of Professional Service Industry in Ohio won the drawing for a $100 American Express gift check through his participation in National Driller's most recent Reader Preference Study. Next time you receive one of our surveys,...

We've got mail.(News and Notes and Press Time)
July 1, 2006... In the May 2006 issue, there is a case history titled "VFDs and Submersibles--A Perfect Fit" (p. 68). In this article, there are a few things that are incorrect. #1 "A constant speed pump with a mechanical control valve, for example,...

Cheaper desalination possible?
July 1, 2006... A nanotube membrane on a silicon chip the size of a quarter may offer a cheaper way to remove salt from water. Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have created a membrane made of carbon nanotubes and silicon that may offer,...

Submersible pump accessories: the fundamentals of pumped water systems.(Tech Topics)
July 1, 2006... Submersible pump accessories are the plumbing and electrical components of a pumped water system that are particular to a submersible pump system vs. a jet pump system. For simplicity's sake, we will divide them into two categories--down-hole...

Should you let people work from home? Telecommuting has pros and cons for employers.(Smart Business)
July 1, 2006... This subject came up in a conversation with a friend of mine who runs a sizable plumbing service company. A valued employee who worked as a dispatcher had just become a new mom and wanted to continue in her job working from home. It was...

Nutsey the squirrel.(Porky's Hole Thoughts)
July 1, 2006... We had some real bad storms when we were living in southern Georgia. One storm knocked a baby squirrel out of the tree in front of our shop. The boys and myself wrapped him up in a towel and took him home to momma (Bess). This squirrel was no...

Coming events.(Calendar)
July 1, 2006... JULY 6-7 NGWA Groundwater & Environmental Law Conference Chicago 800-551-7379 www.ngwa.org 11-14 American Safety Training Essentials of Safety Class Pittsburgh; Memphis, Tenn. 800-896-8867 www.trainosha.com...

Initiative to clean abandoned mines.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
July 1, 2006... On behalf of the Bush administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced The Good Samaritan Clean Watershed Act. As part of the President's Conference on Cooperative Conservation, EPA announced the Good Samaritan...

Water-quality bill introduced.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
July 1, 2006... A measure to require water court judges to consider environmental impacts before approving water transfers was approved by Colorado's House and the Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy Committee. The bill did have one change--to...

Partnership formed to promote effective utility management.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
July 1, 2006... The EPA, along with six water and wastewater utility organizations, announced a statement of intent to ensure the long-term viability of the nation's water systems to promote effective utility management. The formal partnership will focus on...

Weather modification measure in congress causing controversy.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
July 1, 2006... A bill that would allow experimental weather modification by artificial methods and implement a national weather modification policy currently is moving through Congress. According to an article from Global Research, the appointed board of...

W.E.S.T. maximizes fleet productivity.(On the Job)
July 1, 2006... Dallas, Texas-based Water, Earth Solutions & Technologies Inc. (W.E.S.T.) is a service-oriented, highly diversified, environmental consulting and services company. Established in 1990, W.E.S.T. now offers services in six major categories. These...

Drilling equipment auction draws crowd.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2006... More than 500 registered on-site bidders, along with 27 on-line bidders, gathered to bid for one of New England's largest water well drilling outfits May 10 in North Smithfield, R.I. A & W Drilling and associated companies--A & W Vermont, Baker...

Submersible motor controls.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Pentair Water offers a full range of 1/2 HP to 15 HP PENTEK submersible motor control models that are interchangeable with existing motor controls for capacitor start/induction run (CSIR) and capacitor start/capacitor run (CSCR) applications....

Floating stage system.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Franklin Electric introduces the TRI-SEAL floating stage system. In this new hydraulic design, a phenolic washer in each stage provides axial sealing as each impeller floats independently. In addition, an impeller hub seal system seals radially...

Hammer Series.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Halco NT Series hammers offer 200 psi to 500 psi air-handling capability. These hammers are designed to provide more comfortable operation, reduce equipment stress, and enable quicker project completion. The NT Range from Halco features 4-, 5-...

Water well drills.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Atlas Copco is committed to applying its expertise to its water well drills. Atlas Copco, Card No. 163 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Enhanced rig.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Central Mine Equipment Co.'s new CME-850X features a ground-bearing pressure of only 2.9 psi. The high flotation allows users to negotiate soft mud, deep snow or sand. The walking beam suspension climbs over rocks and fallen logs. The new...

Water well drill.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Sandvik's T25KW truck-mounted water well drill is equipped with pullback up to 30,000 pounds, standard carousel-loader with up to 640 feet of drill pipe on-board, and a drill table with a 20-inch opening for large casing. Adding to this is...

New model drill.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Laibe Corp./Versa-Drill has introduced a new lightweight, deck engine-powered drill--model V-1040DP. The rig weighs 46,000 pounds (fewer tools) and offers 40,000 pounds of tophead pullback. Its standard features include a CAT C15 (540 HP) deck...

Enhanced drill rig.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... The Schramm T450WS Rotadrill now is available with a heavy-duty Sullair 1,050/350 air compressor and a quiet, fuel-saving, variable-speed cooling fan. Labor-saving enhanced pipe-handling features include a lazy susan carousel for 12 pieces of 4...

DTH drill bits.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Mincon Rockdrills manufactures premium performance bits. Its DTH drill bits are available in a number of different configurations to meet specific requirements of customers. Mincon stocks a wide variety of bits to provide quick deliveries on...

Support vehicle.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Flatwater Fleet manufactures RTT-Rig Tender trucks. They provide water, fuel, casing and drill pipe hauling, cranes, winches, water and fuel pumps, welders, generators and grouters to field drilling operators. Flatwater Fleet, Card No. 169 ...

Heat Shrink splice kits.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... The Heat Shrink tubing seals underwater or underground for a watertight splice. This splice tubing from Merrill Mfg. has the correct amount of adhesive to bond to wires, assuring tubing will not slide off the crimp connector. Both standard wall...

Dual-capacity compressor.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Keystone Drill Services Inc. introduces a dual-capacity compressor, featuring 1,350 cfm/350 psi to 1,150 cfm/500 psi. This unit is packaged with a Caterpillar C-16 Engine, heavy-duty oil-field skid, field-repairable Mesabi compressor oil...

Overburden drilling system.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... The Numa Super Jaws overburden drilling system has eliminated having to "mud in" the hole. This bit's design features wings that slide into the drilling or retracted positions. It can be used with or without a drive shoe: Simply lift off bottom...

Well cleaning brush.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Cotey Chemical Corp. offers a brush designed to be used with its well cleaning products. It is an all-purpose brush for use in casing and screen and can be used on cable or pipe as well. Self-cleaning, the brush allows scale particles to flush...

Constant pressure solution.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... The AMTROL'R Digital Control is a constant pressure solution from Amtrol Inc. With a pressure range of +/- 5 psi and a properly sized tank, it provides the benefits of constant pressure when using a new or existing standard well pump....

Constant Pressure System.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Grundfos Pumps' SmartFlo SQE Constant Pressure System is designed to automatically adjust water pressure to meet your needs. Its computer-controlled components monitor water demand and adjust pressure to meet it. The control panel displays...

Constant pressure pump control valves.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Cycle Stop Valves are mechanical constant pressure pump control valves that change most standard, constant-speed pumps into constant-pressure, variable-flow pumps. They allow users to utilize smaller pressure tanks while enjoying a pump system...

Tri-cone bits.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... BIT BROKERS INTERNATIONAL has a new arrival of surplus tri-cones: 6 3/4-inch TCI, 6 3/4-inch tooth, and 4 3/4-inch tooth. BIT BROKERS INTERNATIONAL, Card No. 177 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

6-inch DTH hammer.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... The BB6, a 6-inch down-the-hole hammer from Eastern Drillers, is engineered to meet the demands of most drilling applications. It will run efficiently on as low as 750 cfm and higher, and uses the QL shank. It is said to be durable enough for...

New pond/fountain pump.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... This completely assembled unit from Flint & Walling is said to be easy to install, and includes a 115V motor with a large-diameter screen to draw water from below the surface for improved aeration and extended motor life. It produces a fountain...

Tube sampler.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... The Thin Wall, or "Shelby," tube sampler from Boart Longyear is designed to take undisturbed samples in cohesive type clays and soils. The sampler consists of a head assembly, ball check and cap screws for securing the sampler tube. The sampler...

Air or nitrogen booster.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Model 6t-276-41B/1000 air or nitrogen booster from Hurricane Compressors features manual load/unload, precooler and aftercooler, suction scrubber tank, oilfield skid, 24-volt DC starting and operating system, suction and discharge safety relief...

Rig with two rotary drives.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Designed to perform particularly well in unconsolidated formations, Foremost Industries' Dual Rotary (DR) rigs feature two independent rotary drives for simultaneous drilling and casing. Drill string can advance ahead, behind or flush with the...

Compact PTO drill rig.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... This DeepRock DR 150, mounted on a Ford F550, is equipped with DeepRock's automatic breakout, Otto and Rupe pump. With the automatic breakout and Otto, all drill string handling--both in and out of the hole--is performed from the console...

Direct push machine.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... The Geoprobe model 6620DT direct push machine provides wide tracks and a heavy-duty undercarriage. The undercarriage allows it to be used on concrete or pavement, and enables the machine to negotiate confining work areas and off-road terrain....

Certified clay and shale stabilizer.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Baroid Industrial Drilling Products' EZ-MUD GOLD clay and shale stabilizer is NSF/ANSI Standard 60-certified. EZ-MUD GOLD beaded polymer, when added to a QUIK-GEL or BORE-GEL slurry, is said to yield an inhibitive drilling fluid system while...

Piston pump series.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Features of ChemGrout's Rugged Series include a single-acting, variable-speed 3-inch piston pump that provides the versatility to handle polymer bentonites, cement and the latest in geothermal grouts. A 45-gallon mixing tank, large holding...

High-chromium hard-facing wire.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... HARDERN-Helle CRC2, a high-chromium hard-facing wire from Performance Alloys Corp., is available in 0.045-inch diameter, in both 10-pound and 25-pound spools. With lower current and amperage requirements, it is engineered to be an alloy against...

Ratchet pipe cutters.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... American Granby Inc. offers a line of ratchet-style pipe cutters. For use on plastic pipe, five sizes are available for pipes up to 1, 1 1/4, 1 3/8, 1 1/2 or 2 inches in diameter. With blades and ratchet teeth made of molybdenum-vanadium steel,...

Water level and temperature monitor.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... In-Situ Inc. introduces the new Level TROLL for water level and temperature monitoring. The Level TROLL contains everything needed for water level measurement and data logging--level and temperature sensors, a data logger and internal power in...

Fiberglass water system tank.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Flexcon Industries has developed a fiberglass water system tank that includes a controlled-action diaphragm (CAD) system. The new Flex-Lite tank uses the latest in the field-proven CAD design that Flexcon first introduced in Well-Rite steel...

Submersible motors for large, deep wells.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Goulds Pump's CentriPro motors are 6-inch to 10-inch submersible motors for 5-inch and larger deep wells. The 6-inch canned design motor features a replaceable plug-in motor lead, moisture-resistant insulation and a resin that protects the...

Underreamers for the water well industry.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Underreamers typically are an oil-field rental tool but Mills Machine Co. offers this technology to the water well and construction industries. Drillers now have the option of owning this tool, designed to be lowered below the casing; fluid or...

PVC threaded drop pipe.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... CertainTeed's KWIK-SET PVC threaded drop pipe for submersible pumps are engineered to connect 20-foot joints fast. With KWIK-SET, separate couplings are not needed, as pipes simply screw together. Its machined-threaded lead-in area allows for...

High-yield bentonite.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Wyo-Ben Inc.'s EXTRA HIGH-YIELD BENTONITE features a new, higher performance formula. It is designed for use in mineral exploration, water well and directional drilling. Intended to mix easily and quickly, EXTRA HIGH-YIELD BENTONITE is a...

DTH percussion hammer.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Drillmaster International offers the Rock Warrior hammer, a 6-inch DTH percussion hammer. Designed for reliability, the Rock Warrior is engineered to provide a rapid penetration rate. Drillmaster International, Card No. 195 [ILLUSTRATION...

Software system for the water well industry.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... WellMagic is a management software system designed for the water well and pump industry. It manages customers, well construction, estimates, work orders, maintenance records, work assignments, scheduling and all billing/cash receipts functions....

Iron filter and softener in one.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... The CMP Combo Series from Marlo Inc. is an iron filter and water softener combination unit, which provides all the features of both in one piece of equipment. Using a special media bed mixture of high-kinetic resin and other filtering media,...

Monitor Magnum yard hydrant.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... The 1-inch Magnum yard hydrant from Baker Manufacturing Co. features flows of 27gpm at 30 psi, easy-open/close handle action, complete serviceability without excavation, no packing to leak, and no pipe-wrench adjustments are needed....

Thermally conductive grout.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... CETCO's Geothermal Grout is a high-solids bentonite that can be mixed with sand in a two-part thermally conductive grout. Developed to heighten the performance of ground source heat loop applications and said to be easy to mix and pump,...

Workflow-based software.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Welldreams is a workflow-based software designed to eliminate paperwork and reduce back office time by more than 50 percent. The software allows you to access historical well data, quotes and build intelligent quotations. You can build well...

Floating subs.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Heisey Machine Co. manufactures floating subs. Features of these subs include poly-pak seals, Buna-N wiper material, air-testing upon assembly and quality grease. Options include hard-chroming all seal surfaces and male splines, and more....

Vertical turbine and submersible pumps.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... American Turbine Pump Co. manufactures vertical turbine and submersible pumps. Features include a stainless steel bowl shaft, cast-iron column adapter, bronze and/or rubber bowl bearings, enclosed or semi-open bronze impellers, and much more....

Pressure switch.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Developed for use by water well professionals, the Furnas-brand PRO CONTROL pressure switch, now manufactured in the United States by Hubbell Corp., is engineered to provide rugged, reliable control. It is built for direct use on all types of...

Latest DTH hammer.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: EXHIBITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2006... Drill King International's latest DTH hammer, "The Maverick," offers a patented air cycle designed to deliver fast, consistent and smooth drilling. Drill King International, Card No. 204 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Improving PDC Drag Cutters.
July 1, 2006... Sandia National Laboratories and US Synthetic Corp. jointly conducted a multi-faceted, baseline experimental study to support the development of improved drag cutters for advanced drill bits. This study, which involved the production and...

FGWA helps drillers deal with change.
July 1, 2006... The Florida Ground Water Association's 2006 Annual Convention and Trade Show took place May 18-20, at the Sheraton World Resort in Orlando, and the theme for this year's event was "Changing with the Times... Where Will You Be?" This matched...

SB drilling keeps leaping forward: geotechnical drilling firm helps with massive Everglades project.
July 1, 2006... A snapshot of Steve Bryan's philosophy on life: "You are who you associate yourself with. If you want to be a millionaire, hang around a millionaire; if you want to be a bum, hang around a bum." After meeting him, it quickly becomes apparent...

Huge hydroelectric dam.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2006... China recently blew up the protective cofferdam that was used as a temporary structure while the Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in the world, was being built. The event was shown live on television in China. The nearly...

Five critical training needs: for Hispanic employees.
July 1, 2006... The Hispanic workforce is unique to our contemporary business environment. As a group of people, this workforce is considered to be critical to the success of the construction industry. At the same time, members of the Hispanic workforce have...

Water well casing and screen selection, Part 1.
July 1, 2006... General Casing and Screen Considerations Water has played a vital role in the advancement of mankind. The earliest traces of civilization reveal that those cultures that flourished were able to employ water sources for domestic and...

Growing your business with tool knowledge.
July 1, 2006... There are as many ways and reasons to put a hole in the ground as there are variations in geology. Although many drilling contractors will never use all the tools that are available, it often is interesting to see how our colleagues working in...

Dewatering Daytona National Speedway.(Project Profile)
July 1, 2006... Like most construction in Florida, when the venerable Daytona National Speedway began a massive construction project to refurbish its infrastructure, it was necessary to address the dewatering of the construction site. For a complete dewatering...

Preferred acquires distributor.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2006... Preferred Pump & Equipment recently acquired Waterways Distribution in Chico, Calif. Waterways, founded by Jim Love, sells line-shaft turbine pumps, motors, controls and all associated supplies for the irrigation industry. [ILLUSTRATION...

Arsenic inhibits DNA repair.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2006... From our friends at the Water Quality Association: Arsenic in drinking water is associated with a decrease in the body's ability to repair its DNA, according to a study published May 10 by researchers from Dartmouth, the University of...

Terex stock split.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2006... Terex Corp.'s board of directors recently authorized a two-for-one split of the company's common stock. The company anticipates that the additional shares resulting from the split will be issued on or about July 14. The two-for-one split will...

New EPA program helps consumers make smart water choices.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2006... The goal of WaterSense, a new water efficiency program launched by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in mid-June, is to educate American consumers on making smart water choices that save money and maintain high environmental...

Sound water supply in Saipan.(Project Profile)
July 1, 2006... Saipan is an island located in the Western Pacific and is part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Here, the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, (CUC) in association with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), has been...

May's travelogue.(The World According to Wayne)
July 1, 2006... May was pretty much of a road month for me; I was only home about a week for the whole month. I started the month with delivery and start-up of a new mud system to Dave Mauldin of Truth or Consequences (yeah, there is such a place!), N.M., in...

Abandoning and decommissioning water wells.(Drilling Fluids)
July 1, 2006... Over the years, our industry, on a national and state level, has been reviewing and implementing more stringent rules and regulations on the proper sealing and grouting of water wells. These regulations are necessary, more than ever, to assure...

Dave Putzke acquires a Pulstar.(TRADING POST)
July 1, 2006... Dave Putzke Well Drilling, Sioux Falls, S.D., recently took delivery of the new Pulstar P12000 pump hoist it purchased through NDS Drilling Supply, Elko, Minn [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Please send Trading Post submissions to National...

Perini and SIMCO do business.(TRADING POST)
July 1, 2006... Perini Management Services Inc., Framingham, Mass., has acquired a 2400 SK-1, which is mounted on a SIMCO 3800 trailer with a complete tool string from CME. The second 2400 SK-1 the company has purchased, this rig will be doing...

McKinstry acquires another Kyle hoist.(TRADING POST)
July 1, 2006... Paul Turner, McKinstry Hydrofracture, Oxford, Mass., purchased his second Evolution pump hoist from Kyle Equipment Co. This hoist is the 5,000-pound model, corner-mounted on an F-550 with a utility body, and features a working height of 36 1/2...

A third Acker Drill for Site Blauvelt.(TRADING POST)
July 1, 2006... Steve Parisano and Bob Moyer of Site Blauvelt are shown picking up the company's third Soil XLS from Tom Miller of the Acker Drill Co. The unit is equipped with Caterpillar rubber tracks, an automatic hammer and a four-cylinder Deutz diesel...

Gagne buys from Kyle Equipment.(TRADING POST)
July 1, 2006... Dave Gagne of Gagne Well Drilling, Westminster, Mass., obtained this MAX-1-CE Hydro-Frac truck from Kyle Equipment Co. This truck features an 8K Evolution pump hoist, corner-mounted on an F-550 with an aluminum flatbed and toolboxes. This unit...

Quest Enterprises gets a Pulstar.(TRADING POST)
July 1, 2006... Quest Enterprises, Springerville, Ariz., recently bought this Pulstar P20000HD pump hoist from Pulstar Mfg. Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

FUGRO-BRE purchases a SIMCO.(TRADING POST)
July 1, 2006... FUGRO-BRE Inc., Austin, Texas, bought this SIMCO 255 PTC, which will be used for pavement coring and shallow augering projects. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]