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George Kurz Honored as MVP at UCT Conference
George Kurz was honored at a MVP luncheon on July 13, the first day of Underground Construction Technology conference, in Nashville, Tenn.
Felling Trailers Acquires Larson Cable Trailers
Felling Trailers acquired Larson Cable Trailers to meet the growing demands of the Larson product line.
National Trench Safety to Merge with Trench Plate Rental Company
Two leading trench safety solutions providers are merging to combine their services.
American Water Welcomes Cheryl Norton and Bruce Hauk to New Roles
American Water announces new leadership changes.
Leadership Transition for HammerHead Trenchless
Jeff Gabrielse has been named the new Managing Director of HammerHead Trenchless.
Kevin Smith Named General Manager of Ditch Witch Division
Kevin Smith was named general manager of Ditch Witch Division of The Toro Company.
PPG to Acquire Coatings Manufacturer VersaFlex
PPG is in agreement to acquire VersaFlex to expand on PPG's product offerings.
Eclipse Foundation Group Now Part of Orbital Energy Group
Orbital Energy Group announced a new subsidiary which will provide specialized drilling services to the southern U.S.
PE Launches Transition Economist and Hydrogen Economist Services
Transition Economist and Hydrogen Economist are two new services launched under PE Media Network.
United Utility Services Acquires B&B Electrical & Utility Contractors
United Utility Services has acquired B&B Electrical & Utility Contractors creating new growth opportunities for both companies.
Sauereisen Named SBA Western PA Exporter of the Year
Family-Owned company, Sauereisen, tells its story and how its history has led to an award of exporter of the year.
Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder opened a new office in Portland, Maine.
National Trench Safety
National Trench Safety LLC completed three office locations in Florida, Colorado and Washington in less than 30 days.
Gold Shovel Association Expands Board, Elects Officers
The Gold Shovel Association announces its election of board officers and expands its board of directors from 9 to 15 members, creating a more diverse and inclusive representation of the industries it serves.
Kleinfelder Completes Acquisition of Gas Transmission Systems
San Diego-based Kleinfelder Group said it has acquired utilities and pipeline services firm Gas Transmission Systems (GTS) for an undisclosed sum.
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation Announces Acquisition of Murphy Pipeline Contractors
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation announced it has completed the acquisition of Murphy Pipeline Contractors.
Vermeer Introduces New Reclaimer for Large-Diameter Pipe HDD Projects
Vermeer has launched a new reclaimer designed for HDD projects with large-diameter pipes.
Nearly $14 Billion Ready to Invest in Post-COVID Economic Recovery — Report
A new report from the Consumer Energy Alliance details nearly $14 billion worth of economic activity is being threatened by delays, obstructions and cancellations of pipeline infrastructure projects.
NASSCO Standard Bearers: Kay Doheny
This month, NASSCO Standard Bearers profiles Kay Doheny, part of a major legacy success story from Jack Doheny Companies. Her dedication to the sewer cleaning and rehabilitation industry and fervent enthusiasm for the mission of NASSCO have made significant positive impacts upon the market.
Plastics Pipe Institute Offering Bounty for Old Exhumed HDPE Pipe
The Plastics Pipe Institute is offering a reward for old exhumed HDPE pipe as part of a research project to demonstrate the material's longevity.
INGAA Appoints Amy Andryszak as New President and CEO
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) announced on Wednesday the appointment of Amy Andryszak as the association's new President and CEO.
Michels Corporation Selected by TC Energy to Build Facilities on Keystone XL
Michels has been selected by TC Energy to build several pump stations along the Keystone XL pipeline.
Gas Utility Residential Satisfaction at All-Time High Despite Pandemic, J.D. Power Finds
A report released on Wednesday by J.D. Power showed that gas utility customer satisfaction is at an all-time high, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Granite Awarded 5 Sewer Rehab Contracts in Chicago
Construction firm Granite has been awarded five sewer rehabilitation projects with the City of Chicago, part of the "Windy City's" $8 billion plan to upgrade its aging wastewater infrastructure.
National Grid Connects Biomethane to UK Gas Grid
National Grid announced it has connected biomethane to the UK gas transmission system for the first time.
Aegion Corporation Wins $8 Million Texas Wastewater Rehab Contract
Insituform, a subsidiary of Aegion, announced it has been awarded an $8 million large-diameter wastewater pipeline rehabilitation contract in Southwest Texas.
Common Ground Alliance Announces Damage Prevention Conference & Expo
The Common Ground Alliance has announced its 2021 CGA Conference & Expo from March 2-5, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.
WEF Selects San Antonio River Authority, LAN and RESPEC as Recipients of the 2020 Project Excellence Award
The San Antonio River Authority (SARA), civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) and integrated solutions partner RESPEC have been selected by the Water Environment Federationsas the recipients of the 2020 Project Excellence Award.
Companies in the News
Volvo Donates to Nonprofits from Gold Rush Excavator Auction With the sale of its Gold Rush excavator, Volvo Construction Equipment contributed $290,000 to two nonprofit organizations: Homes for Heroes and Habitat for Humanity. Volvo introduced the excavator to commemorate the 10th season of “Gold..
People in the News
Hyundai Michael J. Ross is the new vice president of Construction Equipment Sales at Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc., responsible for managing all aspects of dealer sales with internal and field staff. A West Point graduate, Ross has 23 years of industry experience that spans retail s..
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