HDD drill News
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Site manager course at Tracto-Technik
On 18 March 2020, TRACTO-TECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG invites decision makers, project managers and site managers of HDD companies to a further education seminar in Lennestadt. The seminar under the title "Subsoil description for HDD projects - Application of DIN 18324" is jointly designed and conducted by DCA and the companies Tracto-Technik, Moll-prd, AMC and Dr. Donié Geo-Consult GmbH. In ...
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Numa Releases Range of HDD Drilling Systems
Numa, the world’s leading drilling technology provider, has released a range of HDD Drilling Systems designed for productive and efficient drilling in hard rock and fractured ground formations. “Numa has a long history of serving the HDD market and with our range of HDD Drilling Systems we enhance our ability to serve our customers with the right products for the ...
By Numa
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DCA Member Forum HDD - Technology
On January 23rd, 2020 the DCA Members' Forum on "New Trenchless Techniques linked to HDD Technology" will take place, primarily for project and site managers, technical supervisors, planners and clients, but also foremen and HDD drill operators trained according to GW 329. Participation in the event is free of charge and exclusively reserved for DCA member companies. Conference language is ...
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Workshop HDD-Small Scale drilling at the February 5th, 2019 in Aachen
The DCA held a workshop on the topic "DCA guidelines/requirements for small drilling technology" at the last annual congress in Frankfurt/Oberursel in October, in which possible simplifications for HDD-Small Scale drilling were discussed intensively. In the course of the discussion, however, it quickly became clear that there is still a considerable need for clarification and information among ...
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DCA mourns the loss of Hermann Lübbers
The co-founder, former president and honorary member of the Drilling Contractors Association (DCA), Hermann Lübbers, who last worked as a project manager for large-scale drilling technology at Beermann Bohrtechnik GmbH, died on 16 October 2019 at the age of 65 after a long and serious illness. At the end of 1993, Hermann Lübbers and Dr. Rüdiger Kögler had the idea of ...
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Site manager training course at TRACTO-TECHNIK
On 13.03.2019 the construction supervisor training course will take place again at TRACTO-TECHNIK in Lennestadt. The event will be held in cooperation with the DCA and the companies Moll-prd and AMC. As in previous years, the DCA will be in charge of the technical management. The event is aimed at owners and managing directors of specialist foundation engineering companies and drilling companies, ...
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ADG global supply secures the exclusive distribution rights
ADG Global Supply has secured the exclusive rights to distribute Universal horizontal directional drilling equipment from the stable of one of the world’s best known names in drilling – Universal HDD™ The distribution agreement is for sales of Universal HDD drill rigs and related trenchless drilling equipment in Australia and New Zealand. Universal HDD has gained a worldwide ...
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Change at the DCA Board – President Marc Schnau announces resignation for 2019
At the end of a very interesting and informative annual congress in Oberursel, President Marc Schnau informed the participants that for professional reasons he will not be available for the re-election of the DCA President next February. To what extent he would take over another position in the board, he left open. Two years ago, the 45-year-old native of Lower Saxony took over the board from ...
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TerraCon™ - PVC Raceways for Trenchless Applications
- Introducing TerraCon – Trenchless Raceways for Electrical and Telecommunications Cables TerraCon is a trenchless PVC conduit piping system designed specifically for trenchless applications and horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Thanks to its slide-in spline locking system, TerraCon comes together quickly, creating a water-tight seal in seconds – no special fusion equipment or ...
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Jorn Stoelinga, LMR Drilling GmbH, becomes new president of the DCA
On 13 February 2019, the members' meeting of the Drilling Contractors Association (DCA) took place on a regular basis in Oldenburg. With 41 member companies of 112 member companies in the association and 93 participants, the meeting was well attended. The main objective on the agenda of this year's meeting was, besides the planned amendment of the statutes, the new elections of the board. After ...
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Vermeer unveils new rock drilling technology at ICUEE 2011
Vermeer Corporation will introduce two new horizontal directional drill (HDD) models engineered for the unique demands of mixed ground conditions, including rock. These new drills have been designed from the drawing table of the popular D36x50 Series II Navigator HDD, but have been modified to accommodate the distinct rock drilling technologies. “Each system offers unique advantages to ...
By Vermeer
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New Distribution Partner in South America
ImpulseRadar announces the immediate appointment of Total Drilling Supply Sytems, as our distribution partner in Brazil. Consistent with our international growth strategy, this will increase our geographic reach and provide access to new markets, whilst helping us to acquire new customers and develop new revenue streams. “We are delighted to be working with the team at Total Drilling in ...
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Horizontal Directional Drilling – HDD Academy – Feb 13-14, 2017
Arizona State University’s Del E. Webb School of Construction and Benjamin Media, Inc. will host the third annual Horizontal Directional Drilling Academy Feb. 13-14, 2017. Horizontal directional drilling experts will deliver presentations during a two-day intensive course designed to equip attendees with knowledge of horizontal directional drilling pre-construction, design and material ...
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Vermeer Introduces New D23x30 S3 Drill for Utility Installations
The Vermeer D23x30 S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill (HDD) packs speed and power into a shorter, narrower design to help increase productivity when working in urban areas or compact jobsites. With 24,000 pounds (106.8 kN) of thrust and pullback and 3,000 foot-pounds (4,068 Nm) of rotational torque — an impressive increase over its predecessor, the D20x22 Series II Navigator HDD ...
By Vermeer
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New Vermeer directional drill has power of a maxi rig in a self-contained drill
Vermeer introduced its newest addition to the Navigator family of horizontal directional drills at the 2013 International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition. The D220x300 Navigator HDD has 242,100 pounds (1076.9 kN) of thrust/pullback and 30,200 foot-pounds (40,945.8 Nm) of rotational torque. “As energy demands continue to grow — and with increased exploration of ...
By Vermeer
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New Vermeer drill offers impressive power in modest footprint
Vermeer Corporation has introduced the D60x90 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD), providing impressive power in a small footprint; it’s the cost-effective choice for tackling difficult trenchless installations in challenging ground conditions. The D60x90 is powered by a 185 hp (138 kW) John Deere Tier 4i (Stage IIIB) diesel engine, which delivers 9000 ft-lb (12,202 Nm) of ...
By Vermeer
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Vermeer Introduces the Second HDD in its New S3 Series
With operator needs at the forefront of design and engineering, Vermeer has introduced a new horizontal directional drill with improved power and reliability for the increasingly demanding projects contractors face. The new D20x22 S3 Navigator® HDD was designed from the voice of contractors who desire a small footprint machine yet one that is able to increase productivity when working in ...
By Vermeer
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Vermeer D40x55 S3 Drill Offers Increased Drilling Force, Speed and Versatility
The Vermeer D40x55 S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill (HDD) adds more punch and drilling force over its predecessor — the D36x50 Series II Navigator HDD — to offer contractors premium performance, class-leading cycle times and flexible rod options. “Contractors considered the D36x50 Series II as one of the most versatile drills in the industry, and the D40x55 S3 is ...
By Vermeer
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Smith Brothers secures ICP contract with P3P Partners
High-voltage power contractor Smith Brothers has secured an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) contract with sustainable energy specialist P3P Partners, to provide turnkey electrical engineering services on a forthcoming North Yorkshire project.A leading provider of combined heat and power (CHP) services, P3P develops energy-efficient centres across the UK and has previously delivered ...
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Vermeer D60x90 S3 provides solution for contractors completing large utility, small pipeline work
With the launch of the D60x90 S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill (HDD), Vermeer has extended its S3 drill portfolio to meet the needs of contractors whose projects cross over between the large underground utility and small pipeline installation markets. With 60,000 pounds (27,240 kg) of thrust/pullback and 9,000 ft-lb (12202.4 Nm) of rotational torque, contractors can use the D60x90 ...
By Vermeer
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