News and Articles

Nov 30, 2009

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PERI GmbH

Short construction period and high level of safety

The large-scale sewage treatment plant Czajka, situated to the north-east of Warsaw, is scheduled to be finished in December 2010 – and this after only a two-year construction period. With a cleaning capacity of almost 450,000 cubic metres per day, designed for the equivalent of two million inhabitants, it will be the largest waste-water facility in Poland. Together with the Warbud construction company, PERI´s Polish engineers developed a cost-effective and comprehensive formwork and scaffolding concept which fulfilled all requirements regarding the best-possible concrete surfaces, short construction period and a high level of on-site safety.
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Nov 27, 2009

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HOBAS CZ spol. s r. o.

Central Bohemian Region Is Ready for the Future

Reconstruction and Extension of the Sewer Network Beroun, CZ
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Nov 26, 2009

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Bohrtec Gesellschaft für Bohrtechnologie mbH

Milestone in guided auger boring

A novel steering technology from Bohrtec, extending the range of applications for guided auger boring techniques, has been used for the first time on two pipe eating projects in Germany.
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Nov 25, 2009

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North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT)

NASTT Rocky Mountain Chapter Established in CO, UT, WY

Ten industry representatives gathered on Aug. 11 in Denver to discuss the possibility of a new NASTT regional chapter covering the states of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. This organizational committee meeting resulted in the formation of the Rocky Mountain Chapter - NASTT's newest chapter since the Mid Atlantic Chapter formed in 2004.
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Nov 23, 2009

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Dave Guerin (Louisiana Tech University)

Louisiana Tech University honors outstanding faculty inventors

Innovations gaining attention of entrepreneurs, industries nationwide
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Nov 20, 2009

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Bentley Systems

City of Phoenix, Ariz., Acquires Bentley?s SewerGEMS to Enhance Analysis, Design, and Operation of Wastewater Infrastructure

Dependable Wastewater Model Will Help City Engineers Facilitate Flexible Infrastructure Master Planning, Rehabilitation Sequencing, and Development Capacity Allocation
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Nov 18, 2009

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The Robbins Company

Robbins EPB will cut through Highly Permeable Ground

TBM to excavate China’s new Chengdu Metro
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Nov 16, 2009

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Euro Institute for Information and Technology Transfer in Environmental Protection GmbH (EITEP)

Middle Eastern Economies in Urgent Need for Underground Infrastructure Masterplanning

The Middle Eastern economies are in urgent need for a sustainable development of their underground infrastructure. The new to be built as well as the fast growing large cities in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE etc. do not have their own entrepreneurial basis yet to handle the upcoming tasks - planning competences, services, machinery and construction supervision have to be imported from abroad.
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Nov 16, 2009

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TT UK Ltd.

TT Asia Pacific: Best booth at Trenchless Australasia 2009

TT Asia Pacific has been awarded ‘best booth’ for their stand at the 8th National ASTT Conference and Exhibition held recently in Melbourne, Australia. Trenchless Australasia 2009 is the largest trenchless event ever held in the Southern Hemisphere. The 2,200 square metre function centre and large balcony was packed with trenchless industry professionals from around the world.
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Nov 13, 2009

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HOBAS France SAS

With or without Trench - always with HOBAS®: Renovation of a Sewer Main in Strasbourg, FR

The reconstruction of the sewer main for the Rhine Harbour of Strasbourg was a model example of the complementary nature of open-dig and trenchless installation. Where the working space would have been insufficient, rehabilitation was carried out by sliplining prefabricated GRP NC Line panels. Wherever a trench was feasible, CC-GRP Pipes were laid in an excavated trench which was prepared in accordance with pipe installation standards and as the depth required.
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Nov 11, 2009

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Aqualiner Limited

Aqualiner Files a Patent for Its Non-Disruptive Method for Remaking Service Connections Following Drinking Water Main Rehabilitation

LOUGHBOROUGH, United Kingdom - Aqualiner Limited, a company commercialising a unique next generation trenchless pipelining technology for the water and sewerage markets, announces that it is developing a method that enables side connections and laterals to be reconnected underground without having to dig the road up. The Company has filed a patent application covering the method of installation.
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Nov 09, 2009

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Trelleborg AB

Trelleborg epros is renamed Trelleborg Pipe Seals Duisburg GmbH

The two-year integration process into the globally successful Swedish Trelleborg Group has now made its final step.
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Nov 06, 2009

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Herrenknecht AG

Herrenknecht giants prepare the way for subterranean lifelines in China's megacities

On the German-Chinese Esplanade in Wuhan, the technology and market leader in mechanized tunnelling presents examples of innovative high-performance technology for the construction of transport and supply tunnels under the motto "Sustainable Solutions".
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Nov 04, 2009

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Hebna Corporation

The world still needs more of HDPE

Hebna is trying to meet the growing demand of HDPE pipe liner installation through the trenchless technology. The durability of the substance has made it popular in the daily life of a common man.
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Nov 02, 2009

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Borealis AG

Borealis delivers economic and environmentally friendly water pipes

At Cavigny, in the Manche department of North-Western France, a new innovative centre for the treatment of household and green waste is using BorSafe HE3490-LS-H for its fire-fighting system. BorSafe HE3490-LS-H is a black high-density PE100 compound for the production of pipes that are environmentally friendly in their composition and installation.
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Oct 29, 2009

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HOBAS Pipe USA

Hobas SewerLine® Pipes Help Protect Hawaii?s Beaches, US

Aloha Hobas®! Tourism is the engine of Hawaii’s economy and its famous beaches are a top attraction. A break in an old sewer line could close the favorite beaches, Waikiki and Ala Moana, and contamination might attack the fragile coral reef and other marine life in the area. Small wonder that the city and county officials work so hard to protect the environment.
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Oct 28, 2009

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ADG Global Supply

ADG Global Supply Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement to sell drill rigs & equipment

If mining industry gets all of the equipments and supplies needed to run a successful mining operation from one source, can save companies not only administration costs and time but also actual product costs. ADG Global Supply have been supplying the mining industry for over 14 years now, sourcing items such as drill rigs, engines, OTR tyres, chemicals, safety equipment and much, much more.
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Oct 26, 2009

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Aries Industries

Aries Industries Launches New, User-Friendly Website with Enhanced Functionality

Aries, a leading global manufacturer of Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) Inspection and pipeline repair and systems support for the sewer, water, gas, electric and geophysical industries, has launched a new website. Features include: a more concise navigation, a fresher, more aesthetically pleasing design, and website usability and functionality, such as a distributor locator and the ability to move through pipeline products and systems seamlessly, to create a tremendous user experience.
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Oct 23, 2009

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Tracto-Technik GmbH & Co. KG

Blast from the past: A history of pipe bursting

As much of the world’s underground infrastructure has reached the end of its design life, many cities are aware that they have a major problem lurking under their streets. Some of these cities have been compelled to take action. Many others are not doing much until there is no other alternative.
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Oct 21, 2009

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Insituform Technologies, Inc

Pemex Awards United Pipeline de Mexico $ 12.4 Million Pipeline Project

Insituform Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INSU) announced on 24th September that Insituform’s Mexican joint venture, United Pipeline de Mexico de C.V. ("UPM"), has been awarded a $12.4 million contract by the Mexican national oil and gas company Petróleos Mexicanos ("Pemex"). The contract includes the construction, replacement and rehabilitation of approximately 40 kilometers of pipelines in Mexico’s Chicontepec oil region. Insituform’s subsidiaries, Corrpro Companies, Inc. and The Bayou Company, Inc., will provide cathodic protection and field joint coating services for the project.
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Oct 19, 2009

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Specialized Services Co.

SSC to celebrate 40th Anniversary and hold ribbon cutting ceremony for opening of new facility

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) - In honor of its 40th anniversary, Specialized Services Company, nationally recognized as a front-runner in the field of Trenchless Construction, will officially open its newly remodeled and expanded facility during a day-long celebration slated for October 23rd.
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Oct 16, 2009

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Hatch Mott MacDonald

Hatch Mott MacDonald Awarded New Irvington Tunnel Contract

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission selects Hatch Mott MacDonald to provide construction management services for the New Irvington Tunnel
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Oct 13, 2009

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North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT)

Northwest Trenchless Conference Scheduled for Nov. 24-25 in Calgary, Alberta

The North American Society for Trenchless Technology - Northwest Chapter and the Tunneling Association of Canada will be presenting the 2009 Northwest Trenchless Conference in Calgary on Nov. 25. This will be the 13th annual presentation of this event.
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Oct 09, 2009

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Borealis AG

Borealis leads the way with step-change Innovations in BorECO™ PP pipe grades

Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, is continuing its efforts to further increase the acceptance and expansion of polypropylene in the gravity pipe market with the launch of two new polypropylene grades: BorECO BA2000 and BorECO BA415E.
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Oct 07, 2009

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Pure Technologies Ltd.

Pure Technologies Ltd Announces Acquisition of Jason Consultants

Pure Technologies Ltd., TSX-V: PUR, announced that it entered into an agreement in principle to purchase the operating subsidiaries of Jason Consultants Group Ltd. ("Jason"). Jason is a specialist consultancy focused on underground infrastructure engineering and technology.
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