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World Wrap Contract continued in Canada Insituform Technologies, has been awarded an additional $US 6 million in sewer pipe rehabilitation work for the City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Insituform expects to perform approximately 90,000 feet of small- and medium- diameter sanitary sewer lining under this contract award. Work on the project is currently underway and should be completed within twelve months. Terra Solutions expands tunnelling division Terra Solutions will invest in excess of £2.1 million to acquire and expand the drilling and tunnelling division of environmental services firm McAllister Brothers. Terra Solutions was established to specialise in tunnelling and pipe jacking for the laying of water, gas, sewerage, drainage and oil pipelines, as well as for laying telecommunications cables. Saving with HDD The Haarbach District Authority in Bavaria Germany is constructing a 7.2 km waste water disposal system using HDD. The trenchless solution is 30 per cent less expensive than the open cut alternative. Renewal in Mumbai The City of Mumbai, in an effort to develop the urban infrastructure and keep pace with rapid population growth, is working to improve the quality of the water supply and to upgrade the ageing and overloaded sewer networks. As part of the upgrade TT-UK and contracting partner KEPL of Bangalore are undertaking the replacement and renewal of 17 kms of existing clayware sewer pipes. NEWS April 2009 - Trenchless International SSC credits construction professionals The Specialised Services Company (SSC) trenchless training program now offers continuing education credits to construction professionals. Each session in the 12 month series focuses on a different trenchless application. Participants are provided a case-based learning experience that explores topics such as horizontal auger boring, HDD, and pipe ramming/bursting. HDD record on VNG A HDD record has been set on the Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) project Elizabeth River crossing that will link Norfolk to Newport News under the Hampton Roads harbour in the United States. Contractors Mears Group, Weeks Marine and Bradford Brothers installed 2.2 km of 24 inch diameter steel pipeline under the Elizabeth River reaching a maximum depth of 33 metres. Sales for Singapore The Urban Infrastructure & Environmental Products Company of Sekisui Chemical Corporation has established Sekisui CPT Asia, a sales company of pipeline rehabilitation business, in Singapore where demand is expected to increase in the future. The company will be engaged in sales of pipeline rehabilitation materials and machinery in the Asian region as well as supervision and technical support of construction partners. NEWS April 2009 - Trenchless International 6 7
Pipes & People Prime Horizontal pipes & people April 2009 - Trenchless International 8 Vale Gary Vermeer Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Vermeer Corporation Gary Vermeer passed away on 2 February 2009 at 90 years of age. Mr Vermeer and a cousin started the business in 1948, after inventing a wagon hoist five years earlier, which made it easier to unload corn. Demand for the labour-saving device from his neighbours prompted him to open Vermeer Manufacturing Company. From that small operation, the company has grown over the past 60 years to an international organisation that manufactures agricultural, construction, environmental, and industrial equipment. Today, Vermeer Corporation has industrial dealerships in over 60 countries and on every continent except Antarctica. Moles Awards Herrenknecht US heavy construction industry association The Moles has presented the Schwanau entrepreneur Martin Herrenknecht with the Moles Award 2009. Dr Herrenknecht is the first European and non-US citizen to be honoured with this prize. Dr Herrenknecht was presented with the Award in New York on 28 January, in the presence of some 2,000 decision-makers and representatives of the US heavy construction industry, as well as the Governor of New Jersey, Jon S Corzine. In addition, Dr. Herrenknecht was awarded honourary Moles membership. The former US President Herbert C Hoover is also among those who have been honoured with the Moles Award in the past. During the ceremony the presenter of the Moles Award Committee James M Marquardt said that the entrepreneur embodies precisely what Americans highly respect, “a competitive spirit, willingness to tackle difficult projects and the perseverance to see them through to a successful conclusion”. Mr Marquardt went on to say that Dr Herrenknecht was receiving the award for his extraordinary service to the heavy construction industry, and in particular for his efforts in the development and innovation of Trenchless Technology and for the establishment and development of a world-renowned mechanical engineering enterprise. Paul Nicholas joins Akkerman Inc. Paul Nicholas will hold the position of International Marketing Manager for Akkerman Inc, increasing Akkerman sales overseas for all lines of equipment with a focus on microtunnelling systems. Mr Nicolas has a 22 year career in Trenchless Technology and international sales and marketing experience. Prior to joining Akkerman he held the position of General Manager of The Robbins Company SBU division. Akkerman Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Rob Tumbleson said “We are excited about the potential opportunities in store for Akkerman with Paul coming on board. Having an international presence has been a long-time goal for our team.” He is survived by his wife, Matilda, and three children and their spouses, Stanley and Alma Vermeer, Robert and Lois Vermeer, and Mary and Dale Andringa, eight grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Performing for Permaform APM Permaform President Bill Shook has announced the appointment of Steve Henning as Manager – Technical Development of its Eastern Region. APM is a provider of technology, equipment and material for trenchless repairing, rebuilding and replacing of underground sanitary and storm water structures. Mr Henning has been in the trenchless rehabilitation industry for over ten years, is a past director of NASSCO and has served on the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association. Mr Shook said “He brings experience, knowledge and energy to APM. He is a proven contributor to our industry and a tireless crusader for higher standards." Drain Doctor to treat Portugal Drain Doctor Plumbing, the UK’s largest plumbing and drain repair service, has appointed Francisco José Ferreira São Vicente as Operations Manager for Portugal to help build its first business venture in mainland Europe. Drain Doctor Director Jan Mitman said “Once the structure is in place Francisco will employ a group of technicians to cover all aspects of Drain Doctor’s service to deal with plumbing, drainage, relining and CCTV. He will initially cover the whole of the Algarve region. When the operation is as successful as we are sure it is going to be he will start franchising the system in the rest of Portugal.” Mr Vicente said “The plumbing and drainage systems in Portugal are very similar to those in the UK, but we do not have CCTV and no dig drainage technology in Portugal so this will give us a great competitive advantage. For example, drain lining will allow us to complete repairs without having to dig up our customers’ drains.” Unexcelled Accuracy HDD Guidance services for Intersects and Drilled Crossings using ParaTrack Please see our paper #F-1-04 ProData Rig Data Display & Transmission System 1 April, 2009, in the HDD & Challenging Conditions Track. NAS T T 2009 International No-Dig Show 29 March - 3 April 2009 Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Canada Prime Horizontal Companies In Holland: +31 (0)251 271 790 In USA: 1-570-675-0901 visit our website: www.primehorizontal.com
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