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Jun 24, 2016
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New McElroy fusion machine features Tier 4 engine
McElroy has launched a new machine in its flagship TracStar® series that offers advanced emissions reduction and automation technologies allowing users to meet today's toughest regulations in air quality and data logging.
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Jun 22, 2016
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HammerHead® Trenchless offerings now include the Picote Pipe Coating System
HammerHead® Trenchless Equipment, a Charles Machine Works company, now offers the Picote Pipe Coating System and the Picote Smart Spider pipe cleaning tool. These new additions to the Picote product line allow HammerHead Trenchless Equipment to offer solutions for a larger range of pipe rehabilitation projects and conditions.
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Jun 20, 2016
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Aquam Innovation Day highlights leakage best practice
Some of the latest technology available in the battle against leakage was on display at an Innovation Day held at the UK headquarters of Aquam. Representatives of utilities, along with contractors and consultants, were given demonstrations of advanced systems to detect, repair and provide emergency supply in case of bursts and leaks.
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Jun 16, 2016
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Retirement of MD leads to change at the top for TT-UK of Bedford
TT-UK of Bedford was started in 1982 by David Toms following a meeting with Paul Schmidt the very talented German design engineer and founder of TRACTO–TECHNIK GmbH in Germany.
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Jun 14, 2016
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Biodiesel resource maximised using DAF treatment system
A new energy plant in Cheshire, which processes waste fats, oils and greases (FOG) for use as biodiesel, will use a WPL Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) wastewater treatment system to reclaim more of the resource. Argent Energy, which already supplies thousands of eco-buses across the UK with the biofuel, has ordered the WPL DAF system for its oil processing plant at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.
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Jun 10, 2016
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Tiny microbots that can clean up water
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute Stuttgart have developed self-propelled tiny ‘microbots’ that can remove lead or organic pollution from contaminated water.
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Jun 08, 2016
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Lift, Transport and Reinstall Stuck Manhole Covers with Ease
It takes a lot of muscle power to lift manhole cover out of their frames manually using a hook. Manhole covers may weigh up to 70 kilograms (154 lbs.). Ergonomic considerations make lifting heavy manhole covers a rather risky undertaking. Even if two persons lift the heavy covers, injuries may occur.
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Jun 06, 2016
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Mexico’s Crossover TBM makes its Mark for Robbins
Mexico’s Crossover TBM makes its Mark for Robbins
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May 27, 2016
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China BlueTech water innovation awards identify market readiness
Two awards that highlight technology suited to the Chinese water and wastewater industry have been launched. The China BlueTech Awards will focus on market readiness and will be awarded to one technology company from China and one from elsewhere in the world.
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May 25, 2016
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New Head of Research & Development at MCBauchemie
Dr. Carsten Zilg (46) has been appointed Head of Research & Development at MC-Bauchemie with effect from 1 April 2016. In this function he bears responsibility for the entire product portfolio of the MC group of companies.
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May 23, 2016
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Latest Developments at Berlin Conference
Organizers of PLASTIC PIPES XVIII Conference and Exhibition have published the complete Abstract Book of papers that will be delivered during the event at Berlin’s InterContinental Hotel on 12 – 14 September 2016. The publication reveals some interesting developments in the field of plastic pipe technology.
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May 19, 2016
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50 Years of IFAT: HOBAS Brings NC Line On Stage
One month to go until the IFAT 2016 in Munich! Between May 30th and June 3rd, the No. 1 global innovations platform and trade fair for environmental technology will again attract more than 135,000 visitors and over 3,000 exhibitors from all over the world to the Messe München exhibition center. Furthermore, the IFAT celebrates its 50th birthday this year – and as one of the longstanding exhibitors, HOBAS will be there to congratulate and participate.
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May 17, 2016
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MC-Bauchemie develops new thermal filler for concrete cosmetic applications
With Nafuquick HT, MC-Bauchemie has developed a new thermal filler suitable for smoothing, profiling and otherwise improving concrete substrates with surface temperatures of up to + 70 °C.
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May 13, 2016
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McElroy adds Fortiline to Pipe Fusion Machine Distributor Network
McElroy, the leading manufacturer of the most complete line of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe fusion equipment, is pleased to add Fortiline Waterworks to its growing network of distributors.
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May 11, 2016
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Pressure sewer partnership knocks up double century
South East Water, in partnership with South Gippsland Water, last week completed installation of the 200th in-ground pressure sewer pump unit as part of the ground-breaking Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewer Scheme.
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May 10, 2016
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A View from across the Pond
Everything's bigger in America. The general picture that Europeans have is usually characterized by gigantic metropolises with millions of inhabitants, vast, seemingly endless territories and impressive infrastructures. However different Germany and America may seem at first glance, closer observation reveals a great deal in common. For instance, a city where people live, no matter what size, needs a functional, tested sewer system.
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May 09, 2016
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Stronger tools. Improved performance. Better choice.
Better tools, better job. Nowhere is this more evident, and more necessary, than in crushing asphalt aggregate, concrete, or both, and laying down new road beds. Tools that wear out before their time mean idle road milling machines, missed project schedules, and blown budgets. The new Road King series of redesigned road milling tools from Kennametal is that better tool that means better performance.
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May 06, 2016
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Interflow Signs Strategic Alliance to Forge the Future of the Trenchless Technology Industry
A significant 20-year agreement between Interflow Pty Limited & Sekisui Rib Loc Australia (SRLA) demonstrates how two of the industry’s most innovative companies are working to advance pipeline rehabilitation technologies in order to meet the changing needs of asset owners across Australasia.
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May 03, 2016
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Agenda Set for 9th Annual Tunneling Short Course
The agenda has been set for the 9th Annual Tunneling Short Course, course organizers announced. The Tunneling Short Course – titled “Breakthroughs in Tunneling” – is being held September 12-15 on the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder.
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Apr 29, 2016
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TT-UK provides innovative pipe-bursting equipment to Rescue Rod of South Africa
TT-UK has recently supplied Rescue Rod of Johannesburg South Africa with the latest intelligent approach to pipe bursting equipment the GRUNDOBURST400G system with the patented ‘QuickLock’ Rods.
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Apr 27, 2016
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Dorsey the TBM Breaks Through for Nicholson in Miami
After a ten-month, 5,200 foot long underground journey, Dorsey the ten-foot diameter Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) made his much anticipated appearance on Fisher Island last month.
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Apr 25, 2016
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Revitalisation of Newcastle City starts below ground
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald MLC has announced the high tech makeover of Newcastle’s aging sewer pipes to prepare for the thousands of residents expected to make the city centre home over the coming decade.
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Apr 21, 2016
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Prevent Leaks and Bring Lead Leaching Into Compliance with ePIPE
Pipe Restoration Inc., Technologies, LLC, (PRT), a world-leading pipe lining innovator and manufacturer of the patented, proven ePIPE pipe restoration technology, offers the fastest, 2 hour return to service barrier coating that prevents water pipe leaks, as well as bringing lead leaching into compliance.
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Apr 18, 2016
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Spiecapag (VINCI Group) wins a gas pipeline-laying contract for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline project
Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG* has awarded Spiecapag, a subsidiary of Entrepose (VINCI Group), the Engineering Procurement Construction of three lots of onshore gas pipelines as part of the TAP (Trans-Adriatic Pipeline) project: one lot represents 185 km in Greece - between Kipoi and Kavala - and two lots are totalling 215 km in Albania, between Bilisht and Topoje.
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Apr 15, 2016
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Subsite® Electronics Introduces New 2550GR Utility Locating System
Subsite® Electronics, a Charles Machine Works Company, has introduced the 2550GR Ground Penetrating Radar System featuring a new, user-friendly Window’s-based interface that will provide operators with a number of productivity enhancing benefits.
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