UCT News: The Latest Information
On UCT 2009 in San Antonio, TX
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Great Value
Dollar for dollar, UCT increases the bottom line for both exhibitors and attendees. During the span of one business trip, you’ll be in a neutral, face-to-face, time (and money) saving venue where you can conduct business, develop on-going relationships and learn about the latest technologies.

Amazing Educational Opportunities
UCT is synonymous with quality education — we set the industry standards. Annually, UCT presents top-notch educational sessions taught by industry experts so that you, the attendee, will be able to implement what you’ve learned as soon as you return to your job. The 2009 program features new tutorials, engaging panel discussions, interactive presentations, detailed case histories and a whole lot more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
kfrancis@oildom.com
uctonline.com

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Workforce Crisis: Intern Program Steers Students Into Utility Careers
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One of the best ways to minimize the effects of a shortage of qualified workers is to plan ahead.

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Power Outages Hasten Deere Plant
Conversion To Underground
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For years, electric and telecommunications cables to new residential, business and industrial developments have been placed underground where they are protected from wind storms, ice and other weather-related risks.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Baker Electric Inc.,
bakerelectric.com
Carlon Boreguard, (877) 268-3700,
carlonsales.com

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Hydro-Excavation Eases Fiber-Optic Cable Installation At Wyoming
Oil Storage Facility
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Installing a half-mile of underground fiber-optic cable isn’t an unusual job for telecommunications contractor Americom Technology Inc. But when a maze of oil pipelines crisscrossing the cable route adds complexity, difficulty and possible danger to an otherwise routine project, Americom turns to hydro-excavation technology to get the job done quickly and safely.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contractor: Americom Technology Inc.,
(801) 627-3171, americomtech.com
Vacuum Excavator: Vactor Manufacturing,
(800) 627-3171, vactor.com

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Melfred Borzall’s Red Tools Going Green
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For over 60 years, Melfred Borzall’s directional drilling and horizontal earth boring tools have been identified by their signature red color. Now, those red tools are turning green.

FOR MORE INFO:
Melfred Borzall, (800) 558-7500,
melfredborzall.com

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Battle Over Fused PVC
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In August, Underground Construction magazine and other industry publications received this brief editorial “bulletin”:

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WaterWorks News
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Trenchless Construction Services Goes Low Profile
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Trenchless Construction Services L.L.C. of Arlington, WA, is a prime example of a true trenchless contractor. Over the last decade, the company has grown from a small HDD crew into a multi-disciplined trenchless company. In addition to a wide range of HDD capabilities, the company has incorporated several trenchless disciplines into its list of services including, but not limited to, pneumatic and static pipebursting.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contractor: Trenchless Construction Services,
(360) 474-0123
Pipebursting equipment: TT Technologies,
(800) 533-2078, tttechnologies.com

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U-Tech: Life Cycle Cost Model For Water, Wastewater Systems
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A Life Cycle Cost (LCC) model for operating and maintaining water and wastewater sewer system has been developed at the Center for Innovative Grouting Materials and Technology (CIGMAT) at the University of Houston, Houston, TX.

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Product Focus: Trenchless Pipe Replacement
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Rehab News
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Capabilities Guide
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Equipment spotlight: Piercing Tools
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New Products
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