Hobas Pipe USA Announces Leadership Change
byHOBAS Pipe USA, the leading supplier of large diameter fiberglass pipe in North America, would like to announce that Edward (Ed) Kocurek is stepping…
Westphal Leaves a Lasting Impact on Michels, Industry
byIt is with profound sadness that Michels announces the passing of Robert H. Westphal on March 31. Bob devoted 55 years of his life…
Trump, Democrats Signal Interest in Infrastructure for “Phase 4” Stimulus
byOn Tuesday, President Donald Trump tweeted about a possible federal infrastructure bill worth $2 trillion that would presumably serve as, or as part of,…
Hitachi Celebrates 70 Years
byVisitors at Hitachi’s CONEXPO booth may have noticed a special anniversary logo on the machines. The logo is part of the 70th anniversary celebration…
TTC Partners with UESI to Provide SUE Professional Training
byMore than 50 million miles of underground utilities exist in the United States. Existing utilities are at varied depths, in varied soils, made of…
Plastics Pipe Institute Annual Meeting Cancelled
byThe Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced that its annual membership meeting scheduled for May 3-6 in Hawaii has been cancelled due to the…
3rd Generation Akkerman Takes the Reins
byAkkerman Inc., a premier trenchless underground construction equipment manufacturer, announced the promotion of Justin Akkerman to President. Justin’s official appointment as the third-generation President…
Caterpillar Foundation Commits $8.5 Million to Global COVID-19 Response Efforts
byAs the events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve rapidly, the Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), announced it…
EPA Urges States to Support Drinking Water and Wastewater Operations During COVID-19
byOn March 27, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler sent a letter to Governors in all 50 states, territories and Washington, D.C. urging them…
Registration Open for the 2020 No-Dig North Show
byThe North American Society for Trenchless Technology and the Canadian Regional Chapters of NASTT are excited to bring the second annual No-Dig North Show to the…