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Feb 15, 2017
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Hobas GRP Cooling Water Pipeline for voestalpine Steel Plant
For the voestalpine AG in Donawitz, a more than 100 m long HOBAS GRP Pressure Pipeline
De 1720 has been installed by means of curved jacking. Despite challenging circumstances,
the installation has been successfully completed within 2 months only.
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Feb 13, 2017
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New Large Diameter High-Performance Pipe Introduced by Advanced Drainage Systems
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS), a leading global manufacturer of water management solutions, today announced its latest breakthrough in storm water pipe technology, HPXR™ 75 . This new technology provides heightened levels of stiffness, is available in a range of sizes, and yields significant cost benefits for customers compared to alternative products.
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Feb 10, 2017
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Born To Perform: HOBAS Launches New Generation of GRP Pipes
When the going gets tough, HOBAS Pipes get going: With a brand-new product line, featuring a particularly durable inner protective layer, HOBAS now provides a top-notch solution for challenging projects that require a product beyond the ordinary. And that’s not all: The standard centrifugally cast HOBAS GRP Gravity Pipe has also been further improved to suit a broad variety of applications even better than before.
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Feb 08, 2017
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2017 Microtunneling Achievement Award Winners Announced
In an effort to recognize the individuals and companies that have worked toward successfully completing complicated projects and advancing the microtunneling industry, the Microtunneling Achievement Awards were created in 2002. The awards were established by Microtunneling Short Course organizers Tim Coss, Microtunneling Inc., Levent Ozdemir, Ozdemir Engineering, and Trenchless Technology magazine/Benjamin Media.
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Feb 06, 2017
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British Water partners Highways England to tackle drainage
Innovation Exchange will identify latest advances in drainage / Experts from water sector and highways to meet in Birmingham / Prefabricated systems, pipes and water quality up for discussion
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Feb 03, 2017
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Robbins Double Shield digs the Andes
Rock Machine surmounts challenges on High-Cover Los Condores HEPP
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Feb 01, 2017
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Exemplary pipeline crossing in a single step
In the fall of 2016, drilling contractor PPI Chrobok S.A. installed two new gas pipelines in Poland. The alignment runs along existing gas lines and through geologically challenging terrain. With the laying of the 700 and 464-meter-long pipelines, Herrenknecht's Direct Pipe technology was used in Poland for the first time.
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Jan 30, 2017
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South Africa and China - Plastic Pipe Conference announced
The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) has announced dates and venue for its two spin-off conferences and exhibitions in South Africa and China for this year. The first event in South Africa will be held on 4 -5 September 2017 at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. The second will be hosted in Hangzhou, China on 26-27 October 2017.
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Jan 27, 2017
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Osscad and CJ Kelly bring liner curing monitoring to the UK market
Germany-based OSSCAD GmbH & Co. KG specialises in the design, development, support and technical consulting for optical sensor technologies. The company places a special emphasis on the ongoing development and promotion of its products in the area of CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) rehabilitation and monitoring of buried energy cables. In 2017 OSSCAD will celebrate its 10th anniversary.
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Jan 25, 2017
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Pipe Bursting Manufacturer TRIC Tools Announces New Hydraulic Pump Model
Trenchless Pipe Bursting Manufacturer unveils its New Hydraulic Pump Model for 2017. More Pump Options will be released in the spring of 2017.
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Jan 23, 2017
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24th Annual Microtunneling Short Course Organizers Pays it Forward to U.S. Veterans
A cause near and dear to the hearts of the 24th Annual Microtunneling Short Course organizers is helping the men and women who have served in the United States military successfully return to civilian life. To help with this effort, course organizers have teamed up with the Office of Veterans Services at the University of Colorado Boulder to offer a scholarship program for veterans at the annual Microtunneling Short Course.
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Jan 20, 2017
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Chris Loughlin appointed chairman of British Water
Chris Loughlin, chief executive of the Pennon Group Plc, owner of South West Water and Viridor, has taken up the position of chairman of British Water. Mr Loughlin joined the board of the trade association as a non-executive director in May 2016.
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Jan 18, 2017
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Do-it-all Drones
Siemens is developing systematic inspection systems that use drones and 3D image analysis to monitor pipelines, large industrial facilities, and pylons in high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
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Jan 16, 2017
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Hobas and Amiantit combine European businesses to become stronger together – specialists in high performance plastic pipe systems join forces
WIG Wietersdorfer Holding GmbH and Saudi Arabian Amiantit Company announced their plans to merge their European pipe businesses HOBAS Europe and Amiantit Europe including FLOWTITE Technology. Both companies are specialized in the production of high performance plastic pipe systems and plan to operate as one unit under a 50:50 ownership structure.
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Jan 13, 2017
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Vac-Con Turns to Stertil-Koni to Test and Inspect Combination Sewer Cleaners, Hydro Excavators, and More – Before They Leave the Plant Floor
While most customers of heavy-duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni purchase lifts for speedy maintenance, and to get their truck, bus, military or farm equipment back on the job quickly, Vac-Con Inc. uses the company’s award-winning lifts before their trucks are even delivered to the end user.
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Jan 11, 2017
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New Poster Illustrates Sewer Camera Configurations for Every Sewer Inspection Workflow
Envirosight Will Mail Sewer Inspection Professionals a Complimentary Poster, Which Illustrates a Wide Range of Sewer Camera Configurations.
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Jan 09, 2017
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Pipe Bursting Manufacturer TRIC Tools travels to St Louis for Trenchless Technology Seminar
Pipe Bursting Manufacturer TRIC Tools presents its technology at Midwest (MSTT) Trenchless
Technology Seminar in St. Louis.
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Jan 06, 2017
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Collaborative event brings water industry organisations closer
British Water, Water Industry Forum and Future Water Association work together / Skills shortage, innovation and environmental concerns all under discussion / Agenda set by members of three organisations at interactive conference
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Jan 04, 2017
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Pipeline Renewal Technologies Welcomes Nick Sebastian
Sebastian accepts position as Midwest Field Specialist at Pipeline Renewal Technologies.
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Jan 02, 2017
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ER Technical introduces its NEW Pipe Coating Service
Many drainage contractors are often faced with a pipe repair or renovation where traditional methods of lining or patching cannot be applied. There are many reasons for this, from access issues to multiple bends, diameter changes to time and costs.
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Dec 30, 2016
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British Water Prize winner lands job with award sponsor
Postgraduate student lands first job with sponsor Mouchel / Prize awarded for research project on micro-bubbles / Annual British Water Prize open to students from Cranfield University
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Dec 28, 2016
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ePIPE®’s LeadSmart™ Team Urges The Real Estate Industry To Include Disclosure Rules about Lead Contributors in Water Systems
Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC, (PRT) makers of the ePIPE, Lead-Free Leak-Free™ product line, announced today that it is strongly urging the real estate industry to adopt disclosure rules about lead contributors in water piping systems.
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Dec 27, 2016
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Dr.-Ing. E.h. Martin Herrenknecht receives the ITA Lifetime Achievement Award in Singapore
Dr.-Ing. E.h. Martin Herrenknecht accepted the "ITA Lifetime Achievement Award" in Singapore on November 11, 2016. With this award the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) is honoring the life of the engineer and entrepreneur from Schwanau.
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Dec 23, 2016
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Innovative partnership will deliver quicker response times near customer′s homes
An industry-leading innovative partnership between Northumbrian Water and data management specialists 1Spatial will help to enhance response times for customers who experience problems with the sewer network in and around their properties.
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Dec 21, 2016
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Steve Vick International named worldwide supplier of Keel Cutters and launch pipe bevelling capabilities
Steve Vick International (SVI) can now bring their expertise to the pipeline construction industry, by offering the adapted N600 Keel Cutter. This new feature has the ability to bevel or chamfer ductile iron pipes.
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