National Driller articles from July 2008

National Driller archives from July 2008

Coming events.(Calendar)
July 1, 2008... JULY 9-12 Texas Water Quality Association Convention & Expo San Antonio 361-573-6707 www.twqa.org 26-28 South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee Myrtle Beach, S.C. 540-740-3329 www.well-drillers.com ...

21 things customers have a right to expect from you: here's a way to separate yourself from the pack when marketing your services.(Smart Business)
July 1, 2008... Dan Holohan is a longtime friend of mine and a renowned teacher and consultant to the home heating industry. His Web site, www.heatinghelp. com, is a treasure chest of advice and information for contractors and consumers alike. Do yourselves a...

Geothermal happenings.(News and Notes at Press Time)
July 1, 2008... The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) and the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium Inc. (GHPC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster cooperation in addressing shared interests involving ground water and geothermal heating and...

Stanrail acquires DeepRock.(News and Notes at Press Time)
July 1, 2008... Stanrail, a leading supplier of engineered products for the railroad industry has acquired DeepRock Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of portable drilling rigs and equipment. DeepRock Manufacturing builds, sells and services drilling...

Water transfer clarification.(News and Notes at Press Time)
July 1, 2008... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new rule to clarify that permits are not required for transfers of water from one body of water to another. Such transfers include routing water through tunnels, channels or natural...

If you're in the neighborhood ...(News and Notes at Press Time)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Going to Jubilee? Please include in your itinerary a quick stop at booth 605 for a visit with the National Driller team. We'd very much like to hear your thoughts on the industry, in general, and on our magazine, in...

The first craelius rig.(News and Notes at Press Time)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circa 1887: The rig was hand-powered, and three men were needed to handle the effort. In an 8-hour shift, production rates average around 25 feet. Photo courtesy of Atlas Copco. GREG ETTLING, EDITOR ...

Are you headed in the right direction? Perhaps your marketing department needs remodeling.
July 1, 2008... So you're working hard to keep sales up during a down market. But projects are getting smaller, and new customers are harder to come by. Is your company doing everything it can do to get ahead? The good folks at Yodle Inc. offer this quick...

Bored water wells--part 2: Illinois driller deals with--and flourishes in--varying geologies.
July 1, 2008... In the first part of this article, Andy Wiesenhofer of Reynolds Drilling Corp., Riverton, Ill., told us about his firm's entry into the bored water well market, and how the use of fiberglass pipe in those applications has evolved. Here, in part...

Marketing answers--grade yourself.
July 1, 2008... 1-B. See "down" as the new "up." When the economy slows, some companies get nervous and stop spending on advertising and promotion. But savvy marketers know that a housing downturn is a real opportunity to leap ahead of your competition--not by...

Aquifer water-quality assessment: study will provide a better understanding of key sustainability issues.
July 1, 2008... The High Plains aquifer is a nationally important water resource that underlies about 174,000 square miles in parts of eight western states. The aquifer serves as the primary source of drinking water for most residents of the region, and it...

Ground water protection standards withdrawn.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
July 1, 2008... The head of New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) says she is withdrawing proposed standards to protect ground water from chemical pollution dumped at toxic waste sites, or leaking from underground tanks, pipelines or...

New Mexico's new water-planning law.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
July 1, 2008... President Bush has signed a law that includes legislation that will give New Mexico added federal water-planning assistance to more accurately assess its water resources. The legislation, called the New Mexico Water Planning Assistance...

Oklahoma ground water bill passed.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
July 1, 2008... A bill passed by the Oklahoma State Legislature will help to replenish selected underground water supplies throughout the state. The bill, which received unanimous bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, authorizes the Oklahoma...

Stormwater permits.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
July 1, 2008... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to reissue its stormwater Construction General Permit for a two-year time period. The draft permit uses the same terms and conditions as EPA's 2003 permit, which expires this July. EPA is...

It's bunny time! Supplier stresses experience and follow-through.
July 1, 2008... Where distributors are concerned, it's experience and service that counts to customers. Bunny Roberts leaves most competitors in the dust when it comes to both. In his mid-60s, Bunny has been in business selling hammers, bits and other...

Genetics and water treatment.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2008... A genetic tool used by medical researchers also may be used in a novel approach to remove harmful microbes and viruses from drinking water. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a series of proof-of-concept-type experiments, Duke University...

Claw bit.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The claw bit designs from Mills Machine are intended to offer rapid penetration, drilling time as fast or faster than that of a drag bit, and the toughness of a roller rock bit. They feature field-replaceable...

Water well drill.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Atlas Copco manufactures the TH60 water well drill. Variable air pressure and volume control permits the increase or decrease both pressure and volume as needed. The TH60 uses an internal drill pipe carousel with two-way indexing. The hydraulic...

Rig on display.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Central Mine Equipment Co. will be displaying the CME45C mounted on a CME-300 tracked carrier. This rig features 19,600 pounds of retract force,13,650 pounds of down pressure and 4,730 foot pounds or rotary torque. The CME-300 tracked carrier...

DTH hammers and bits.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mincon Rockdrills offers a range of DTH hammers and bits developed for premium performance. The products are engineered to handle the toughest jobs in extreme applications. Mincon Rockdrills, Card No. 182

All-hydraulic rig offered.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... The SIMCO 2800HS(HT) all-hydraulic, PTO-powered drill rig now is available on a variety of new trucks. There is the Ford F-550 extended cab 4-by-4 at 19,500 pounds GVW; the IHC 4300 4-by-4 at 25,900 pounds GVW (shown above); or the Ford F-750...

New 6-inch submersible motors.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Grundfos Pumps Corp. introduces its next generation of 6-inch submersible motors. The Grundfos MS6 retains the best elements of the MS6000, but has improved a number of components. A redesigned cable plug offers...

All-stainless submersible motors.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... ITT has expanded its line of CentriPro 4-inch submersible motors, which feature all-stainless construction and built-in lightning and surge protection. These motors now are available up to 3 HP in single-and three-phase models. The CentriPro...

Liquid foaming agent.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CETCO Drilling Product's INSTAFOAM is one of the newest additions to its line of professional drilling products. INSTAFOAM is a high-performance, high-yielding, biodegradable, liquid foaming agent for use in a...

Full range of tricone cutters.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bit Brokers International offers tricone cutters (sections) in new, surplus or rebuilt condition. Bit Brokers can supply cutters ranging from bit sizes of 3 inches to 26 inches in various tooth and bearing designs...

Variable speed drives.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ArtesianDrive by Flint & Walling Inc. is a line of custom-programmed variable-speed drives that enhances the performance of standard centrifugal pumps. When applied to threephase motor-driven pumps, the ArtesianDrive...

Blasthole drill rig.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Enid Drill Systems Inc. offers a Ewbank model BD-20, designed in 1978, on an articulated Ewbank buggy. With a weight of 28,000 pounds, travel speed of 17 mph, top-drive down-speed up to 83 ft./min., and an up-speed...

Valves to create constant-pressure systems.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Cycle Stop Valves creates constant-pressure, variable-flow pumping systems without VFDs or large pressure tanks, turning most constant-speed pumps into constant-pressure, variable-flow pumps. Multiple applications, including three-phase,...

Pressure Switch and brass swivel union.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Heavy-Duty Pressure Switch from Merrill Manufacturing is available in 40, 60 or 80 psi for up to a 5-HP pump. The case is extra-large to accommodate for wiring with heavy-duty gauge wire. The MPS25U brass union...

Hammer series.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... BB Series 5-, 6-, 8- and 12-inch hammers and an assortment of bit styles from Eastern Driller's Mfg. Co. are designed to blast through the toughest rock. These hammers are intended to provide drillers with fast and reliable performance in a...

Drill bits available.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KS Bit Inc., an international supplier of drilling bits, carries more than 15,000 tricone drill bits, with new, surplus, reruns and retips in stock. The company provides TCI, mill tooth, open-bearing and...

Line of water level meters.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Geotech introduces the Keck WLM line of water level meters. These are portable instruments used for measuring water levels in deep monitoring wells and boreholes. They detect water levels with a 5/8-inch O.D. stainless-steel weighted probe...

For transport capabilities.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Up-N-Atom LLC presents the Retriever Transport Truck Bed, which replaces rollbacks and tractor-trailers. Instead of hydraulics, the truck's air system powers the deck and ramp, reducing dead weight, so heavier...

Self-sanitizing water conditioners.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The self-sanitizing Sanitizer Plus Series water conditioners, new from Water-Right Inc., now have operating and programming intelligence to optimize removal of iron and sulfur bacteria that clog pipes and stain...

Equipment for rent or sale.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Rig Source represents Morooka and IHI carriers, and offers new and used drill rigs, probes, carriers and support equipment for the drilling industry. The company carries a variety of Diedrich, Mobile, CME, Boart Longyear and Geoprobe units for...

Mud pumps and parts.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Liberty Process Equipment Inc. offers mud pumps and spare parts for immediate delivery. A variety of pump sizes are available, from a fraction of a gallon up to 2,000 gpm, and at discharge pressures up to 700 psi. The Liberty model series of...

Previously owned drilling equipment.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Higgins Rig Co. specializes in previously owned drilling equipment, including rotary, auger, cable tool, core drilling, oilfield equipment, parts and components. Boasting all makes, all models and all sizes, the...

Pump control.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Danfoss Flomatic Corp. introduces its new direct-acting pump control with integral built-in by-pass, Hydro Stat Model C3100. This constant-pressure pump control valve reduces rapid pump cycling, and maintains a pre-set operating pressure, which...

Pump puller for warmer climates.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PUL-A-PUMP LM model is a pump puller for those warmer climate areas, where well houses or above-grade set-ups are common. The new open design feature of the LM model base plate now permits the PUL-A-PUMP to slide...

Geotechnical and compact drill rig.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The AMS PowerProbe 9500-VTR serves as a dual-combination environmental and geotechnical drill rig. Light in weight, this rig is designed to be easy to transport. Other features include a 175 ft.-lb. hammer and a new...

High-chrome alloy.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Performance Alloys' HARDERN-HELLE CRC2 is a high-chrome alloy that produces carbide formations, providing abrasion-and impact-resistance on carbon, low-alloy and manganese steels. Chrome carbide deposits develop a high polish, and a uniform...

Water level instruments.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The water level instruments from InSitu handle demanding well drilling projects--from intensive aquifer pumping tests to long-term monitoring. High-accuracy Level TROLL 700 and 500 instruments are designed for...

Steady water pressure.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Protector SPS from Perma Tank offers a steady pressure system. Intended to be easy to install, SPS works with any standard well pump from 1/2 HP to 3 HP, making it suitable for a retrofit, or a new installation...

Threaded drop pipe for submersibles.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CertainTeed Corp. offers a full line of KWIK-SET SCH80 and SCH120 threaded drop pipe for submersible pumps. With KWIK-SET, contractors can assemble 20-foot joints simply by screwing the pipes together. Separately...

Replaceable blade bits.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Blue Demon replaceable blade bits are all-purpose, blade-type bits for water well drilling. Comprised of a connector, reaming stabilizer, locking bowl, bit shank and bit blades, the four bit bodies provide a complete range of sizes from 17/8...

Simple wireless pump control.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Remote Control Technology's wireless switch systems are said to be a simple solution for wireless pump control. Simply replace the wire that runs from the tank to the pump, and the system is ready for wireless pump...

Handbook for water well professionals.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The third edition of Groundwater & Wells finally has arrived. This handbook by Johnson Screens focuses on the practical aspects of design, maintenance and drilling methods with the emphasis on useful, everyday...

Control for electric pumps.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mascontrol is a device providing control for electric pumps used in residential, domestic irrigation and booster systems. Mascontrol monitors both pressure and flow, automatically controlling the operation of the...

Compact drill rigs.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... The MAX 250 and MAX 350 are lightweight, compact drill rigs designed for both geothermal and water well drilling. Applications include mud rotary, air rotary, DTH and auger drilling. Units are truck-mounted with a split-divided transfer case...

Color camera offered.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 1 1/2-inch OD, 450-line high-resolution color camera by Well Vu Cameras is illuminated by 15 LED Ultra high-intensity white lights that emit on a 22-degree angle to eliminate problems with particle reflection....

Residential water treatment system.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Res-Kem Corp. has introduced its new Homestead residential water treatment system product line. The whole-house carbon unit makes just-bottled quality water at every tap. These units treat the most common water...

Water-testing kit.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Industrial Test Systems' eXact EZ Well Drillers Kit is said to offer immediate lab-quality water test results in the field. The kit includes the eXact EZ advanced photometer and six test parameters (free chlorine, total chlorine, pH, calcium...

Custom-designed water treatment.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WaterMax, by Hague Quality Water International, is a custom-designed water treatment system. The multi-compartment media tank offers flexibility in media configuration, and assures more usable resin capacity. The...

Management software system.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WellMagic is a management software system designed specifically for the water well and pump industry. Designed to be easy to use, it manages customers, well construction, estimates, work orders, maintenance records,...

Oils, greases, silicones and lubricants.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] American Granby provides the new Industrial Liquid Wrench and Industrial Gunk brand group of products. These multi-use penetrating oils, greases, silicones and lubricants also include a line of aerosol-contact...

Floating subs.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Heisey Machine Co. can design and manufacture any drilling tool, offering all API threads including REG, IF, FH, XH, MAYHEW, N-ROD and more. Heisey Machine Co. also designs and manufactures floating subs. Features of these floating subs include...

Steel pipe and water well casing.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Morris Industries fabricates and distributes steel pipe and water well casing. Morris offers steel from 1 inch to 48 inches in diameter in various wall thicknesses, with threading capabilities up to 12 inches. With four locations in the...

Variable speed system.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... Like the rest of the B&D Flowcenter family, the new Smart Multizone operates under non-pressurized characteristics. Designed for larger GHP systems, a Smart Multizone Flowcenter constantly monitors the system flow dynamics, and adjusts the pump...

Check valves.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Simmons lead-free ductile iron check valves are available in a full range of sizes, from 1 inch through 10 inches, with silicon bronze poppets (less than 0.05 of 1% lead), stainless steel spring and nut. Stemless...

FGWA convention report.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The Florida Ground Water Association (FGWA) held its 62nd annual convention and trade show May 8-10 in Orlando, with 500 industry professionals in attendance. The theme for the event: "Building a Better Business."...

Drilling blamed for mud volcano.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2008... A mud volcano, which has caused millions of dollars worth of damage was caused by the drilling of a gas exploration well, an international team of scientists has concluded. The two-year-old mud volcano, Lusi, still is spewing huge volumes of...

CST Drilling Systems introduces new Canadian distributor.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2008... CST Drilling Systems introduces its newest official distributor, DYNAMIC SUPPLY, of Leduc, Alberta. CST Drilling Systems, Saint Charles, Iowa, offers a geothermal drilling product range from coiled steel tubing drill rigs and double-screen mud...

Well of Hope is drilled.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From the folks at The Well of Hope Foundation: "On March 14, 2008 our drilling project in the Samasenbet area of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, became a success after five 10-hour days of drilling, to the depth of 940 feet....

Disaster reconstruction trade show.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2008... Imago Trade Shows and BNP Media (publisher of National Driller) have joined forces to launch a new trade show serving the disaster reconstruction industry. The National Disaster Reconstruction Expo (NDRExpo) will launch June 17-18, 2009, at the...

Scholarship recipients named.
July 1, 2008... The National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation (NGWREF) has awarded a total of $7,000 to five students from its Len Assante Scholarship Fund. Jennifer Teeple of Toledo, Ohio, won the Past President's Award--the top...

Desalination can boost water supplies, but ...
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Recent advances in technology have made removing salt from seawater and ground water a realistic option for increasing water supplies in some parts of the United States, and desalination likely will have a niche in...

UK hosts drilling show.(BULLETIN BOARD)(Conference news)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GeoDrilling 2008 took place April 30-May 1 in Peterborough, England. Run in association with the British Drilling Association and the Ground Source Heat Pump Association, the event attracted more than 100 exhibitors...

Brayman handles bridge replacement.(On the Job)
July 1, 2008... Brayman Construction Corp., headquartered in Saxonburg, Pa., installed 176 total shafts for the foundation of the 40-span precast concrete segmental box girder bridge over the Susquehanna River Bridge in Harrisburg, Pa. The $5.8 million...

Sales mistakes you cannot afford.
July 1, 2008... In my many years of training, I've noticed certain selling mistakes committed repeatedly, by both veteran salespeople as well as new hires. Here are a few of the biggest: No formal sales presentation--Never assume that people understand...

Water treatment in outer space.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2008... International Space Station crews soon will have a new water reclamation system that will recycle wastewater, allowing up to six crew members to live aboard the orbiting laboratory. "Recycling will be an essential part of daily life for...

Dual conferences.(BULLETIN BOARD)(Conference news)
July 1, 2008... The 33rd Annual Conference on Deep Foundations and the 11th International Conference on Piling and Deep Foundations will take place Oct. 15-17, in New York. The Deep Foundation Institute (DFI) is combining its annual members' conference with...

Wastewater infrastructure needs.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2008... The United States needs to invest $202.5 billion in its wastewater infrastructure due to aging facilities, rising water quality standards and population growth, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently declared. That is 8.6 percent...

ADSC Summer Meeting.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2008... ADSC--The International Association of Foundation Drilling is holding its Summer Meeting 2008 July 30 through Aug. 2, in Quebec City, Quebec. A full slate of educational and product presentations will be offered, as well as extensive networking...

NDA announces new leadership.(BULLETIN BOARD)
July 1, 2008... The National Drilling Association's 2008 board of directors: President--Larry Gibel, Ohio TestBor Inc., Hinckley, Ohio Vice President--Tom Connelly, Connelly & Associates Inc., Frederick, Md. Secretary/Treasurer--Tim Cleary, SAME...

Operating a drilling fluids recycling system.(Drilling Fluids)
July 1, 2008... Drilling fluids mixing and recycling systems offer many benefits to drilling contractors. Benefits include reducing drilling fluids' product cost; decreasing the amount of water required to complete a project, as well as the amount of drill...

If you want to get clients, you'll have to talk to them.
July 1, 2008... "I've done everything I can think of to get clients," a desperate self-employed professional writes. "I printed a brochure. I have a Web site. I've placed ads. But no one is calling me. What am I doing wrong?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Submersible pump accessories: the fundamentals of pumped water systems.(Tech Topics)
July 1, 2008... 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...

U.S. Senate mugs oil executives: how a hypothetical hearing might go.(The World According to Wayne)
July 1, 2008... I'm sure all of us are aware of the outrageous price of fuel lately. Everyone I've talked to has a different opinion about the huge increase in prices. Most of the good ideas seem to come from people who are well connected with reality, such as...

At a loss for words?(Porky's Hole Thoughts)
July 1, 2008... This month, I just couldn't come up with a good story. Some people call it writer's block. I love writing, but sometimes it's hard to come up with an interesting story for "Porky's Hole Thoughts." At 72 or 73 (I'm not sure), my memory is...

Hayter obtains a Versa-Drill.(TRADING POST)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hayter Drilling LTD, Watrous, Saskatchewan, acquires its second new Versa-Drill V-100NG from Laibe Corp. Mounted on a Peterbilt 6-by-6 chassis with a Cummins diesel, the rig comes equipped with a GD 51/2-by-8 mud...

Western Strata goes Sonic.(TRADING POST)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kalin and Gordon Jensen of Western Strata, Clarksburg, Calif., take delivery of their new CS ML Compact Sonic Rig from Sonic Sampling & Supply.

Durbin Enterprises receives a Schramm Rotadrill.(TRADING POST)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pictured is the new T450MIIA Rotadrill ready for delivery to Durbin Enterprises Inc., Beecher City, Ill. It is Durbin's fifth Schramm Rotadrill purchase for use with geothermal drilling projects. Schramm Great Lakes...

Higgins and Martins do business.(TRADING POST)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Abe Martins, Seminole, Texas, buys this 1974 Ingersoll Rand/Sanderson Cyclone TH60 from Higgins Rig Co., Hodgenville, Ky. The rig is equipped with a 5-by-6 mud pump, rod rack, eight-rod carousel, and is mounted on a...