FOR MORE INFORMATION:
uctonline.com; or contact Karen Francis,
(281) 558-6930, ext. 222,
kfrancis@oildom.com
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New Products Launched At UCT 2007
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Attendees at UCT have the opportunity to view many new cutting edge technologies and services offered in the construction and rehabilitation industry. Exhibitors who are looking to showcase their new product innovations know that UCT is the ideal venue to reach their customers. _________________________________

Thomas J. Clemens Selected MVP Honoree
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Thomas J. Clemens, president of American Commercial Inc., earned the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association and Underground Construction magazine’s 2007 Most Valuable Professional award.
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NASTT Builds On Educational Efforts
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The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) is dedicated to advancing the various trenchless construction technologies of underground construction and rehabilitation through information and educational programs, training of industry professionals and partnering with other organizations with mutual interests in trenchless construction.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
NASTT, (703) 351-5252, www.nastt.org
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UCT @ ICUEE To Again Provide Underground
Educational Program
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Attendees at the 2007 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) will have access to more than 40 industry-specific learning sessions to help them expand their job knowledge and capabilities. Presentations by leading industry experts will focus on the latest technological trends and operational issues affecting the utility/construction industry.

For more information, contact ICUEE via email at info@icuee.com or go online at www.icuee.com.
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NTA Continues Growth, Educational Mission
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While efforts to establish viable local or regional organizations to support the underground construction and trenchless industries have been largely unsuccessful, the young Northeast Trenchless Association (NTA) continues to grow in membership, extend services to its members and expand acceptance of trenchless construction in New England.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Northeast Trenchless Association,
northeasttrenchless.com
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DCA Elects 2007 Officers; Safety Awards Announced
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Almost 300 attendees visited the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas, for the Distribution Contractors Association’s 46th Annual Convention.
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Directional Drilling

Getting The Most From Mid-Size HDD Rigs
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Much of the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) for utility projects is performed by “medium” size equipment, and Underground Construction continues its series on ways to achieve maximum equipment productivity. The report covers drilling units with pullback ratings between 60,000 and 100,000 pounds.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Astec Underground, (800) 527-6020,
astecunderground.com
Central Mine Equipment, (800) 325-8827, cmeco.com
Ditch Witch, (800) 654-6481, ditchwitch.com
Vermeer Manufacturing, (888) 837-6337, vermeer.com
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First Look: Bore Pilot In HDD Planning
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Vermeer has introduced the Bore Pilot , a new planning tool to assist civil engineers, project owners and contractors who plan each step in making a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) installation from pre-planning to job-site clean up.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Vermeer Manufacturing, (888) 837-6337, vermeer.com
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Downhole Directional Drilling Tools, Drilling Fluids/Polymers, Mud Mixing Systems
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Rehabilitation Technology

Assessing, Understanding Sewer Pipeline Deterioration
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As our ability to collect more detailed and versatile internal inspection data on sewers improves, new applications for the information are being developed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR
CONTINUED DISCUSSION:
Contact Rod Thornhill, White Rock Consultants,
(214) 221-5474l, rodthorn@swbell.net
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Rehab Product Focus: Sliplining
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