Rock Trenching Solves Hard Rock Soil
Condition Problems
With more and more rigorous restrictions against the use of dynamite and blasting, rock trenching versus the process of drilling, blasting and excavating has gained momentum.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rock trenchers:
Tesmec, (800) 851-5102, tesmec.com
Trenching contractor:
Precision Trenching & Drilling,
(303) 469-5904
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Despite Price Fluctuations, U.S. Demand Drives Pipeline Construction
With domestic natural gas demand projected to increase by 3.4 percent in 2007, pipeline companies are showing renewed interest in the construction of high pressure natural gas pipelines throughout the U.S
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15 Pipelines Reconstructed In Iraq Project
Some 15 Iraq pipelines operated by the North Oil Company (NOC) cross the Tigris River south of Kirkuk and east of Baiji in the heart of the Sunni triangle.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Pipeline contractor:
A&L Underground Inc., (281) 388-2880,
alunderground.com
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Tennessee Boring: Auger Unit With Special Cutting Head Powers Through Limestone
For more than 50 years, the First Utility District of Knox County, TN, has served residents and businesses in the southwestern portion of the county and the town of Farragut.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Auger boring equipment:
American Augers (Div. of Astec Underground),
(800) 527-6020, astecunderground.com
Cutting head:
Robbins, (800) 323-5894, robinstbm.com
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Patterson & Wilder And Michels Team
Up To Complete Record HDD Crossing
On May 6, 2006, Patterson & Wilder Construction Co., Inc. of Birmingham, AL, and their subcontractor, Michels Directional Crossings of Brownsville, WI, successfully completed a record 8,400-foot horizontal directional drill
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Sewer History Exhibit Continues
To Draw High Interest
Attendees entering the RehabZone section on the exhibit floor of the 2007 UCT Conference will pass through a historical display with artifacts and information documenting the pipes, tools and equipment used in the sanitary sewer systems of the past.
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2006 Large Directional Drilling Rig Census
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Rental Update
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Rehabilitation Technology

Cities Strong Supporters Of
NASSCO’s PACP
NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) is quietly but significantly changing the way sanitary sewer systems in North America are inspected and how inspection information is utilized to plan needed repairs, maintenance and rehabilitation.
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Charlotte Applies New Technologies To Detect, Repair Sewer Problems
Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program is charged with maintaining and restoring the quality and usability of all the lakes and streams in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, NC.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Mecklenburg County Water
Quality Program: harmeck.org/departments/stormwater
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities (CMU):
charmeck.org/departments/utilities
Bio-Nomic Services Inc.: bio-nomic.com
Carylon Corporation: caryloncorp.com
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Cretex Specialty Products Celebrates
Its 25th Anniversary
Cretex Specialty Products of Waukesha, WI, is celebrating 25 years of service to the sewer industry this year.

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Product Focus:
Manhole Repair Products