National Driller articles from March 2006

National Driller archives from March 2006

Kettle Drilling sets new record.(From Over the Transom)
March 1, 2006... Kettle Drilling Inc., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, while celebrating its 10th year in business on Feb. 1, set a new world record by drilling 609 feet in a single 10-hour shift, the company announced in a press release. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Promotions at Laibe.(From Over the Transom)
March 1, 2006... Personnel moves at Indianapolis-based Laibe Corp.: * James Hopkins has been elected president and chief executive officer of Laibe Corp., manufacturer of the Versa-Drill line of water well drilling equipment. Hopkins has been with Laibe...

Stadeli honored.(From Over the Transom)
March 1, 2006... The Oregon Ground Water Association (OGWA) has named Dawn Stadeli of Arrow Drilling, Newberg, Oregon, its Member of the Year. A statement from the association notes that Stadeli "has volunteered countless hours on behalf of our industry and...

Send us your tales of woe.(From Over the Transom)
March 1, 2006... A reminder about the "Down Hole Disasters" section in your June issue of National Driller: We're asking industry professionals to share their "Job from Hell" stories with the rest of the drilling world. E-mail your scary saga, frustrating facts...

Terex Corp. acquires Halco.(From Over the Transom)
March 1, 2006... Terex Corp. has announced that on it has completed the acquisition of Halco Holdings Limited, including its subsidiaries Halco Drilling International, Halco America Inc., Halco Drilling Equipment in Australia and Halco Drilling in Ireland....

Wrapping up trade show season.(From Over the Transom)
March 1, 2006... We're coming to the end of the heavy trade show part of the year. March features the New England Water Well Association Expo (Mar. 24-25, Marlborough, Mass.), the Michigan Ground Water Association Convention (Mar. 28-28 in Grand Rapids, Mich.)...

Rainwater harvesting system: project designed and built by Clemson University students.
March 1, 2006... Nic Koontz is a Biosystems Engineering undergraduate, who has worked at Clemson University's Calhoun Field Laboratory (CFL) Sustainable Farming Project for more than two years. For his Senior Capstone Design class, he decided that he wanted to...

Coming events.(Calendar)
March 1, 2006... Please note: The North Dakota/South Dakota Well Drillers Associations Joint Convention was listed incorrectly in the February issue. The dates listed below are accurate. Our apologies for any inconvenience the error may have caused. MARCH...

What's in a name? What you call your business is less important than how you run it.(Smart Business)
March 1, 2006... Jeff Edson of Restoration Roofing, formerly Western Systems Inc., in Longmont, Colo., had a dilemma. There was another roofing company nearby with a similar name--Western Roofing--and customers tended to confuse the two, so Jeff decided to...

Drill rig gets refurbished.(On the Job)
March 1, 2006... American Energy Production Inc., Mineral Wells, Texas, recently announced the first raising of the derrick on the Ideco drilling rig, which is owned by AMEP Strategic Investments Inc. The raising of the derrick was the final step in the...

New perchlorate guidance issued.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
March 1, 2006... In a recent news release, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new protective guidance for cleaning up perchlorate contamination recommending a preliminary clean-up goal for perchlorate of 24.5 per billion in water. EPA's...

Pipeline project receives approval.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
March 1, 2006... A proposed pipeline bill that would bring water from Lake Powell to fast-growing sections of southern Utah has been approved by a Utah House committee and has passed the state Senate. It now is headed to the full House. The bill does not...

California seeks water-use fees.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
March 1, 2006... California's Gov. Schwarzenegger has proposed state funding for water infrastructure projects under the Strategic Growth Plan that includes $9 billion in flood control and water resource bonds. California water utilities would have to...

Davey USA.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Davey Pumps, a successful manufacturer and supplier of pressure boosting pumps to the residential, commercial and irrigation markets introduce a new range of pressure boosting pump sets for use in applications that require anywhere from 70gpm...

PENTEK 6" Water-Filled Submersible Motors.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... PENTEK 6" Water-Filled Submersible Motors. NEW motors featuring a wet-wound design, greater reliability, high efficiency with lower current consumption, copper stator wiring, SAND GUARD[TM] Sealing System, large Kingsbury-type thrust bearings,...

GEFCO.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... The 50K has equipment options to handle several types of drilling methods. Customize with options such as casing hammer packages, mud pumps, etc. Standard features include a single pipe loader, six pod carousel, pipe spinner, 1,000/350 air...

Cotey Chemical Corp.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... COTEY WELL CLEANING BRUSH! * This unique brush is designed to be used with Cotey Chemical's well cleaning products. * Is an all purpose brush for use in all types of casing and screen. * Can be used on a cable or pipe. * Is self...

F & W Introduces new Pond / Fountain Pump.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... F & W Introduces new Pond / Fountain Pump. This completely assembled unit is easy to install, and includes a 115V motor with large circular screen to draw water from below the surface for improved aeration and extended motor life. It produces a...

Merrill Mfg.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Merrill Well Drilling Lubricants. Merrill's Copper Lube is available in container sizes from_pint to a 5 gallon pail. This high quality compound contains more copper flakes than competitive brands, giving your drill threads more...

Amtrol.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... The AMTROL'R[TM] Digital Control features a digital pressure display and integral pump protection. Installation is easy thanks to familiar wiring terminals. Pressure adjustment is 8 times faster than traditional springs and screws. A pressure...

Diedrich Drill Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Heavy Duty Radio Remote D-50 Track Drill. The track carrier uses the latest in hydrostatic drive technology resulting in a carrier with low maintenance and high reliability. The heavy duty tracks are 24 inches wide heavily reinforced rubber....

PENTEK 4" High-thrust Water-Filled Submersible Motors.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... PENTEK 4" High-thrust Water-Filled Submersible Motors. NEW water-filled submersible motors featuring gas-filled encapsulated stators with higher Class F insulation allowing for more starts/stops than other motors, replaceable motor leads and...

City Pressure Boosting Systems by Flint & Walling.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... City Pressure Boosting Systems by Flint & Walling. F & W recently introduced a complete line of pre-packaged pressure booster systems designed for applications from 1 GPM up to 20 GPM, ranging in pressure boosts up to 70 PSI. The systems work...

PPC PENTEK Pressure Central[TM].(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... PPC PENTEK Pressure Central[TM]. The NEW PENTEK Constant Pressure Controller features low RF interference, "whisper-quiet" operation with best-in-class low/high voltage tolerance. Continuous-duty @ 6.8amps, indoor/outdoor, UL/CSA and CE...

Geoprobe Systems.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... The Geoprobe Model 7730DT is a high-capacity direct push machine with a durable undercarriage, hollow stem auger capabilities, and a wide-base platform. Features include: 77 in. stroke, two-speed probe cylinder, ground speed up to 4.5 mph,...

Eastern Driller's Mfg. Co.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... New 6-inch DTH Hammer. Eastern Driller's Mfg. Co. introduces its newest 6-inch down-the-hole hammer, the BB6, the company's fastest hammer to-date. The hammer is designed to run efficiently on as low as 750 cfm and higher; it uses a bit with...

Fabco Power.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Fabco Power's Hydraulic DC Welder/AC Generator is a compact combined system. Two generators in one smart package. This unit is rated at 240 amps, 6000 watts AC. You need 11 GPM, at 2500 PSI to operate this unit. Can do it all when and where...

Schramm Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Speed up hole production with the Schramm T450WS Rotadrill now equipped with a 1050/350 compressor and enhanced pipe handling. More versatile and productive than ever, the Schramm T450WS Rotadrill is now available with a heavy duty Sullair...

Foremost Industries.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Foremost Dual Rotary (DR) rigs offer unmatched performance in unconsolidated formations. 2 independent rotary drives provide simultaneous drilling and casing with no need for casing hammers, under-reamers or drilling mud. Once the desired...

Halco America Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Drills with Grouped Hammer and Bit Design--New Cluster Drill Systems from Halco America Inc. offer a grouped hammer and bit design. Designed for performance and flexibility, they range from 20 inches to 72 inches in diameter and operate with...

Rig Source Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Morooka Carriers teamed up with the power of a Diedrich Drill Rig gives drilling contractors new options in stability and versatility. Our MST 800 units are the perfect carrier for a D-50 drill and our MST 1500 carriers are ideal for D-120...

SPP PENTEK Single-phase Pump Protectors.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... SPP PENTEK Single-phase Pump Protectors. Protect_-15HP, single-phase, 2 and 3-wire motors against dry well, over/under voltage, rapid cycling and flow restriction. For ALL applications, the PENTEK SPP features an external infrared diagnostic...

SIMCO Drilling Equipment Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... "The SIMCO 2800HS(HT)--more power and performance than you thought possible in a package this size." This all hydraulic unit is one of the most versatile rigs available for geotechnical and environmental drilling. The hydrostatic drill head...

Mincon Rockdrills.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Mincon Rockdrills Xtreme Performance XP60 hammer is the New Standard in DTH Drilling. Faster penetration rates, smoother drilling and an ability to drill against very large quantities of water make the XP60 a valuable tool for many drilling...

Baroid Industrial Drilling Products.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Baroid Industrial Drilling Products is pleased to announce that EZ-MUD[R] GOLD clay and shale stabilizer is NSF/ANSI Standard 60 Certified. EZ-MUD GOLD beaded polymer, when added to a QUIK-GEL[R] or BORE-GEL[R] slurry, yields an inhibitive...

National Pump Co.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Submersible Pump Line. Max series submersibles from National Pump Co. range from 4 gpm to 12,500 gpm. The Max Pro line features 4-inch submersibles with noryl impellers and diffusers. All-stainless steel 4-, 6- and 8-inch submersibles, along...

Center Rock Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... The Center Rock hammer series uses a uniquely engineered air cycle to improve hammer performance and durability even with water injection. The valve-less design with specially configured internal porting means a more durable hammer that drills...

Little Beaver.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... The Big Beaver is ideal for soil sampling in areas inaccessible to truck-mounted rigs. An 18 or 20 hp hydraulic power source produces up to 485 ft. lbs. of torque at the drill, driving a 6" diameter auger up to 100' deep, depending on soil...

Boshart Industries Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Boshart's new 6" Watertite locking well cap is incredibly easy to install. The single set screw locking design elminates the need to handle nuts & bolts. A long over due break through in design for the professional pump installer. The unique...

PENTEK SMC Submersible Motor Controls.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... PENTEK SMC Submersible Motor Controls. PENTEK offers a full line of controls for _-15HP 1-phase, 3-wire submersible motors in "induction & capacitor-run" designs. New 5X more corrosion-resistant HardBond[TM] finish. Retrofit-able with existing...

Laibe Corp./Versa-Drill.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... New Versa-Drill model V-1040DP. The new V-1040DP from Laibe Corporation features Cat C15 (540HP) rig deck engine power pack, IR HR2 (900/350) air compressor with clutch disengage as standard equipment and Versa-Drill's (patented) direct...

Acker Drill Company.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... The new Soil-Scout is an all hydraulic compact drill for soil sampling, ground water monitoring and core drilling in very restricted spaces. Standard features include a 55 h.p. Deutz diesel engine with 12 volt electric start, radio remote...

Kyle Equipment Co. Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Kyle 8K Evolution Pump Hoist: The 8K pump hoist has a total lifting capacity of 8,000 lbs with a single line pull of 5,065 lbs. The crane itself has a line speed of approximately 115 ft/min. For added stability the out-riggers extend...

T & T Carbide.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... T & T has been one of the leading manufacturers of custom built hole openers for the past 30 years. Whether you need new or rebuilt TCI or Steel Tooth cutters, sealed bearing or regular bearing, we will give you a competitive price quote. To...

Center Capital Corporation.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... The Center Capital Difference: "We Know Your Business." Since 1987, Center Capital Corporation has been providing equipment financing and leasing for the Water Well Drilling Industry. Center Capital offers innovative lending services with...

Marlo Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... The 'MR' Series Industrial Water Softeners utilize a system of high performance components selected for optimum reliability even under tough working environments. Features include an all-steel pressure vessel and exterior piping & valves for...

ChemGrout Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... The Rugged Series features a single acting, variable speed 3" piston pump that provides the versatility to handle polymer bentonites, cement and the latest in geothermal grouts. A 45-gallon mixing tank, large holding hopper and centrally...

FREE Full Page Advertorial!(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... FREE Full Page Advertorial! All full-page advertisers in National Driller's May issue are eligible to receive a FREE full-page Case History article! This is the opportunity manufacturers have wanted for years--FREE space to detail a successful...

Bit Brokers International.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... Bit Brokers International is proud to announce the TIMINATOR series of diamond enhanced hammer bits. We here at Bit Brokers have dedicated our focus and resources towards the development of technologies that positively impact drilling...

Performance Alloys Corp.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... HARDERN-Helle CRC2, a high-chromium hard-facing wire, now 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 severe abrasion....

National Driller.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
March 1, 2006... National Driller offers a new e-newsletter, a monthly bulletin of information and news for drilling contractors. To subscribe, visit www.drilleronline.com and click on the link to the right of the page. Sign up today! [ILLUSTRATION...

Air charging techniques for small conventional tanks: the fundamentals of pumped water systems.(Tech Topics)
March 1, 2006... Controlling the amount of air in a conventional pressure tank is key in providing an efficient and reliable pumped water system. Last month, we described the compressor-based air-charging systems that use water-level probes to control the air...

Arsenic removal processes.
March 1, 2006... Arsenic's evil reputation is manifested in its old alchemists' symbol--a coiled serpent ready to strike. Considering arsenic's eminence as the preferred homicidal agent of detective novels, it is not surprising there is a great deal of anxiety...

Auger drilling of monitoring wells: method facilitates accurate and useful soil sampling from different strata.
March 1, 2006... The purpose of soil borings is to provide access to subsurface soils at specified locations and depths. Soil borings also allow for installation of ground water monitoring wells and in-situ remediation systems. The type of equipment used...

Compact rigs a boost to geothermal drilling--Part 2.
March 1, 2006... The use of compact drill rigs would help make geothermal resources more cost-competitive as a power-generating fuel. Additionally, environmental concerns make smaller rigs more attractive. Last month, this article covered compact drill...

Wastewater treatment facilities.(Environmental Drilling)
March 1, 2006... The installation of ground water monitoring wells at wastewater treatment facilities may be essential when such facilities have the potential for degrading ground water quality. Discharge to ground water at these facilities is caused by seepage...

Softening up hard water: hard water can be done without; the solution is as easy as installing a water softener.
March 1, 2006... According to the U.S. Geological Survey, 85 percent of the United States has to cope with hard water--water with excessive levels of calcium and magnesium. While hard water is not considered to be unhealthy for people to drink, it can be very...

Activists without a real cause: lack of awareness about ground water promotes confusion about the safety of private water systems.(Guest Column)
March 1, 2006... Spurred on by special interest groups, the public has been--and is--slowly being conditioned to accept municipal and rural water systems as a way of life--to the exclusion of private water systems. In some areas of the country where locating...

2006 product catalog.(PRODUCT INFO)
March 1, 2006... Onset Computer Corp. has released its 2006 product catalog. The catalog offers detailed product descriptions, specifications and prices for the company's line of PC- and Mac-based HOBO data loggers, weather stations and Tattletale...

New pump alarm panel.(PRODUCT INFO)
March 1, 2006... SJE-Rhombus Controls introduces a new alarm panel that offers alarm and pump control capabilities in one unit. The Tank Alert ABP indoor alarm panel features auto reset and battery backup for the alarm, as well as a 120V receptacle to plug in...

New Web site offers testing supplies.(PRODUCT INFO)
March 1, 2006... Clean Water Testing has launched a new Web site designed to provide educational and water-testing information as well as online ordering capabilities for testing supplies. Water-sampling supplies and specific water tests can be ordered via the...

Multi-terrain vehicle.(PRODUCT INFO)
March 1, 2006... Camoplast introduces the new Go-Tract 1200 HY. This new, multi-terrain tracked vehicle features a 155-HP turbo diesel engine, 12,000-pound carrying capacity, 9.6 mph top speed and low ground pressure. Designed for difficult ground conditions,...

Concrete joint sealant.(PRODUCT INFO)
March 1, 2006... Henry Co.'s RAM-NEK is a pre-formed plastic sealant for creating watertight concrete joints on wet wells, septic tanks, utility and burial vaults, storm sewer pipe, box culverts and manholes. This concrete joint sealant is designed to be easy...

Hydraulic casing hammer system.(PRODUCT INFO)
March 1, 2006... Atlas Mfg. offers the option of installing a hydraulic casing hammer system on existing top-drive rigs. Packages can include a hydraulic casing hammer, hydraulic lifting cylinder, swing jib, threaded quick-connect discharge coupler, small- or...

Porky's adventure at Georgia Tech.(Porky's Hole Thoughts)
March 1, 2006... In 1966, I delivered a new Failing 1250 rig from the factory in Enid, Okla., to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Upon arrival, I was asked by the professors to go over the inventory to see that everything they had ordered was there....

Overlooked expenses.(From the Green Jackets)
March 1, 2006... It's mid-January in northeast Ohio, and winter has taken hold. It seems that in the drilling industry the seasons play a significant role in profitability. Unfortunately, many contractors don't take into account the added expenses of their...

Straight hole drilling.(The World According to Wayne)
March 1, 2006... In my travels lately, I've seen some of the problems that are caused by crooked or non-plumb holes. Sometimes, a close-fitting turbine pump wouldn't go in the hole, sometimes the casing wouldn't even go in the hole, and on those engineered jobs...

New Schramm for Bellview Pump.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Bellview Pump Sales and Service, Walnutport, Pa., took delivery of a new Schramm T450WS Rotadrill--the company's fifth new Schramm rig. Shown from left to right: Keith and Rosemary Lorah of Bellview Pump and Schramm Inc.'s Greg Hillier. ...

Hofe's takes delivery.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Sandvik Mining and Construction delivers another new Driltech T25K5W to Hofe's Well Drilling, Martinsburg, W.Va. Pictured before the rig are SMC representative Jerry Sherman, owner Paul Hofe and his son and namesake Paul Hofe. ...

Bronson Drilling chooses AMS.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Bronson Drilling, Cambridge, Mass., has purchased a brand-new AMS PowerProbe VTR-M, from AMS Inc. Dan Bronson, CWD, and Tom Dalzell of AMS Inc. are seen with the rig. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Krass Drilling purchases a Pulstar.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Carry Kuhl, Krass Drilling and Pump Service, Tucson, Ariz., recently visited Pulstar Mfg., Dodge, Neb., to pick up the company's new Ultimate Service Unit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Foster Electric gets a SEMCO.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... The crew of Foster Electric Motor Services Inc., Chandler, Ariz., picks up its new $25,000 SEMCO pump hoist. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Geologic obtains another SIMCO.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Geologic Exploration Inc., Statesville, N.C., acquires a new SIMCO Earthprobe 200. The third EP 200 the company has owned, the rig is mounted on a John Deere ProGator and is to be used for direct-push environmental soil sampling. ...

A Pulstar for Miller Drilling.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Miller Drilling, Templeton, Calif., takes delivery of its new P38000 Pulstar from Consolidated Pump & Supply. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

GEFco N.E. delivers to Frank's.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Frank's Well Drilling, La Plata, Md., happily accepts its newest GEFco CF-15. Pictured from left to right: Rocky Milano, GEFco N.E. regional manager, Mike, Bob, Kevin and Kenny Franks of Frank's Well Drilling. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Northern Virginia acquires another Driltech.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Sandvik Mining and Construction, represented by Jerry Sherman, sells another Driltech T25KW to Northern Virginia Drilling of Manassas, Va. Shown at delivery (from left to right): SMC's Jerry Sherman, owner Jack Miller, Renee Newquist, Robert...

Palmetto and SIMCO do business.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Palmetto Drilling Services, Lexington, S.C., has purchased a SIMCO 2800 HS (HT). Mounted on a Ford F-550 with a CME automatic hammer and 7,500 ft./lbs. of tophead, the new rig is to be used for geotechnical/environmental drilling. Shown with...

Desert Empire works with CPS.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Warren Wallace, Desert Empire Drilling, Barstow, Calif., accepts delivery of his new P1000HD Pulstar from Consolidated Pump & Supply (CPS). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

A Schramm is shipped to South Africa.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Morne and Hannes Swanepoel, USA Drilling, Robertson, South Africa, recently imported a 1997 Schramm T660WII, which they bought through Ed Livingston Sales Co. The rig is fitted with a sliding angle mast, 5,5000-pound pullback and 24-inch table...

Two SIMCOs head to Chile.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Rock Drilling, Coquimbo, Chile, has bought two more SIMCO 2800s. These 2800 HS (HT) rigs are PTO-driven and mounted on 4-by-4 International trucks; they are set up for shallow mineral exploration. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Acker sells to A.N.S. Consultants.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... A.N.S. Consultants, South Plainfield, N.J., receives a new Acker XLS drill from Joe Klimachefsky of Acker Drill Co., Scranton, Pa. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Vertex Drilling buys from Atlas Copco.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Todd List of Vertex Drilling, Manchester, Iowa, takes delivery of a pre-owned TH55 600/250 IR drill rig from Atlas Copco CMT, Milwaukee. The company now is operating two IR/Atlas Copco drill rigs. The owners of Vertex Drilling are Todd List...

Jeff Jones procures a rig.(TRADING POST)
March 1, 2006... Jeff Jones, Holton, Ind., purchased this 1988 CME 75 from Higgins Rig Co., Hodgenville, Ky. This unit is mounted on a 1995 GMC Topkick. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Evergreen state seminars.(BULLETIN BOARD)
March 1, 2006... The Washington State Ground Water Association will be presenting its 2006 Spring Seminar Series beginning March 24. The dates and locations: * March 24 -- LaQuinta Inn, Tacoma * March 25 -- Best Western, Marysville * March 31 --...