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Feb 09, 2016
News
122 m DN 3000 HOBAS Jacking Pipes for Sewer Project in Denver, CO
Now that's what you can call a literally great start of the year: HOBAS Pipe USA has recently shipped 122 m of DN 3000 CC-GRP jacking pipes to Denver, Colorado for the "33rd Street Outfall Project" which will soon be underway.
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Feb 05, 2016
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PVC papers provides over a million words
PVC4Pipes has opened a public archive of more than 250 PVC papers that were delivered during successive International Plastic Pipe Conferences for the last 45 years to the present. Over a million words of technical and commercial importance to the PVC industry can now be scanned, sorted and shared for content.
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Feb 03, 2016
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Certification helps WPL push into French market
A Hampshire-based manufacturer of packaged sewage treatment plants has successfully achieved accreditation to sell its Diamond compact range in France. WPL was already certified for compact plants serving up to five population equivalent (PE) but has now been granted certification to serve up to 20 PE.
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Feb 01, 2016
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AMIANTIT participates in ENEG 2015 conference in Porto, Portugal
From 1st to 4th of December 2015, the APDA (Associação Portuguesa de Distribuição and drenagem Water) hosted the ENEG (National Investment Managers meet Water and Sanitation) conference.
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Jan 28, 2016
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Taking curves with confidence
Finding the weakest link and providing new solutions can help reduce pipe damage and increase scope for pipe-jacking projects
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Jan 27, 2016
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Refurbishment of a buffer tank in a sewage plant with Ceramic Polymer concrete protection systems
The sewage treatment plant of the German city Radeberg owns a huge equalization tank with a length of 70 m. Due to extreme concrete damges the basin was refurbished extensively. Our long-time partner „ISDW GmbH“ conducted the repair of the concrete substrate with our products.
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Jan 25, 2016
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TT-UK Showcase Bespoke Innovative Solutions and Project Management Services at LCNI Conference
TT-UK have recently been working as Project Partners with a number of utility companies to consult, conceive, design, manufacture and produce a range of innovative trenchless solutions to meet the individual partner’s needs and allow them to be promulgated throughout the UK’s utility network.
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Jan 22, 2016
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Live Mains Insertion provides huge cost savings for Wales & West Utilities
Wales & West Utilities, together with its long term contracting partners, have successfully replaced 850 metres of large diameter (16”) gas main with new 355 mm P.E on a major through road in Bristol. This large scale project was part of the national 30 year gas mains replacement programme, which will provide a safe and dependable gas network for the future. The Live Mains Insertion technique (LMI), developed by Steve Vick International, was chosen to complete the project.
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Jan 20, 2016
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Røssåga Main Beam sets Norwegian Milestone
A crowd of crew members gathered to celebrate in front of a newly emerged hard rock TBM on December 10, 2015 in northern Norway, but their celebration was about more than just a breakthrough. The 7.2 m (23.6 ft) diameter Robbins Main Beam machine had traversed incredibly hard rock, water inflows, and more to become the first TBM in the country to break through in over 20 years.
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Jan 19, 2016
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Agenda Announced for Annual Pilot Tube Seminar
Leading Experts to Gather in Boulder, Colorado, Feb. 8
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Jan 18, 2016
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Trenchless Pipe Bursting Manufacturer TRIC Tools, Inc. Announces New Website and Launch
Pipe Bursting Manufacturer TRIC Tools, Inc. has just launched its new website. The website is more user friendly for TRIC's clients, partners and prospects.
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Jan 14, 2016
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Local school kids name and design tunnel borer
Queensland Urban Utilities and Rob Carr Pty Ltd have congratulated local students for helping to name and design the tunnel borer for a $17 million water and sewerage project.
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Jan 12, 2016
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New Nitrogen Pipeline for the University Hospital Bern
Founded in 1534, the “Inselspital” hospital in the city of Bern today is one of the most prominent University Hospitals in Switzerland and an internationally renowned centre for high-tech medical science. The premises in the western part of the city include several buildings accommodating numerous highly specialised clinics where round about 40.000 inpatients and 520.000 outpatients are treated per year.
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Jan 08, 2016
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International Experts to Present at Microtunneling Short Course
23rd Annual Event Is Scheduled for Feb. 9-11 in Boulder, Colorado
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Jan 06, 2016
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Industry calls for European standard on drinking water products
The creation of a European system of testing materials in contact with drinking water is moving closer thanks to a think-tank founded by manufacturers and trade organisations. British Water, through its membership Aqua Europa, a confederation of water industry trade associations, has now joined forces with the Industry Consortium for Products in Contact with Drinking Water (ICPCDW), which is hoping to establish universal standards and certification across Europe.
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Jan 04, 2016
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Vermeer D60x90 S3 provides solution for contractors completing large utility, small pipeline work
Drill has small footprint, right torque for fiber, gas distribution line and urban water projects
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Dec 23, 2015
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Flow Measurement using Cable Lengths of 800 Metres
Challenging application in dam wall requires unusual cable lengths.
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Dec 21, 2015
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Trelleborg takes over pipe liner production line and customer base from TWE / Trelit
Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation has recently integrated additional pipe liner production capabilities at its manufacturing facility in Taurage, Lithuania. The new technology was obtained from TWE / Trelit along with its customer base, which has also been taken over by Trelleborg to ensure continued service.
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Dec 17, 2015
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TT-UK selects The ROLACO Group as new Sales Partner to supply Saudi Arabia
TT-UK has recently appointed a new sales partner The ROLACO Group based in Jeddah, to supply and service the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with TT equipment synonymous within the Trenchless Technology Industry.
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Dec 15, 2015
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That's a wrap
Utilities complete condition assessment of bar-wraped pipe with SmartBall®, PipeDiver®, and robotic platform tools
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Dec 11, 2015
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The difference is in the details - Integrated seals for concrete pipe and manhole systems
Integrated seals for concrete pipe and manhole systems have been around for many years. Originally developed and introduced by Forsheda AB in the 1970’s the concept of casting the rubber seal into the pipe or manhole socket during manufacture was a significant step in reducing the possibilities for error during installation in the trench.
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Dec 09, 2015
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Asset management made easy
Are you an asset manager looking to stretch resources for condition assessment and pipe maintenance? Trenchless Australasia has just released A Trenchless Guide to Asset Management – a free e-guide with a focus on better management of underground infrastructure.
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Dec 07, 2015
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Microtunneling Short Course 2016 Set for Boulder, Colorado
The 23rd annual Microtunneling Short Course, the leading professional educational venue for contractors, owners and consulting engineers, will be held Feb. 8-11, 2016, at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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Dec 04, 2015
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New Sewer Camera TRITON's WiFi Feature Has Been Announced by Medit Inc
This new sewer camera configuration from Medit inc. offers a premium viewing experience since it features WiFi connectivity. By using a specially developed app on any Apple or Android portable device, not only the camera operator, but also all other team members or customers will be able to follow the inspection in real time, capture and save inspection images, and even e-mail captured files straight from the app.
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Dec 03, 2015
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Mixshield Bärlinde closes east-west gap in Berlin Mitte
Upon reaching its final position at the Brandenburg Gate on 10/14/2015 the Mixshield "Bärlinde" has successfully completed its mission in Berlin. Behind the tunnel boring machine (TBM) are two 1,620 meter long parallel tubes, built through the historic center of the capital.
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