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Pipeline mapping project awarded

Mon, 19 July 2010 As part of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Expressway Project in Long Beach, California, Geospatial Holdings has been contracted to map a high pressure gas line.

Pipeliner firms align interests

Tue, 25 May 2010 German-based trenchless rehabilitation firms Sekisui SPR and Brandenburger have entered into a sales co-operation agreement which aims to expand the product portfolio of both companies.

Under the US Capitol

Sat, 17 April 2010 Electrical conduits beneath the United States Capitol Building, located in Washington DC, have been repaired using Trenchless Technology.

Green machine saves the day

Trenchless International — April 2010 In the Polish city of Kielce an HDD rig, featuring second generation ADBS and a new type of backreamer, has successfully completed a crossing in sandy clay ground conditions.

Hong Kong benefits from PE rehab

Trenchless International — April 2010 Introducing a new pipeline rehabilitation system into a mature market is not easy. Even after extensive product development and testing to prove that the selected polymers, pipe processor and fittings being used meet project requirements, it is necessary to prove to potential clients that the system can withstand the rigours of rehabilitation in the field.

Peace River HDD intersect project

Trenchless International — April 2010 TransCanada Pipelines’ North Central Corridor Project presented an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of horizontal directional drilling in Canada. Near the town of Manning in northwestern Alberta a 42 inch natural gas pipeline had to cross the Peace River.

Record breaking crossing in South Carolina

Trenchless International — April 2010 The completion of another record breaking pipe installation in the US, this time at Parris Island, a marine training base in Beaufort, South Carolina, marks a series of successful and lengthy crossings of Fusible PVC pipe.

I love trenchless technology!

Mon, 1 March 2010 The Trenchless International team loves Trenchless Technology – do you? Here at Trenchless International we have a special affection for the trenchless industry all around the world. We are not just a magazine about the industry – we are a part of your industry.

On the road again: The McElroy Road Show 2010

Wed, 3 February 2010 The McElroy Road Show 2010 will be exhibiting pipe fusion machines and pipelining productivity tools at more than 50 stops across North America.

No-Dig Poland program released

Thu, 21 January 2010 There are only 100 days until the IV International Conference No-Dig Poland, to be held 27–29 April 2010 at the Congress Hotel, Kielce.

Aussie made eco-friendly conduit recognised in Dubai

Thu, 3 December 2009 An Australian-manufactured range of PVC-free environmental and safety conduit has been recognised for innovation at the Big 5 exhibition, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in November.

CIPP by night, restored pipes by day

Mon, 23 November 2009 CIPP lining has been used to restore a pipe running underneath a restaurant in Minneapolis, US, so as not to displace the imported Italian marble floor.

Sliplining Strasbourg’s sewers

Fri, 20 November 2009 The city of Strasbourg in France has completed a nine month sewer main rehabilitation project which included sliplining using prefabricated GRP NC Line panels.

JB Contractors get cracking

Trenchless International — October 2009 Auckland-based JB Contractors Ltd has earned a reputation for innovation since its inception more than 50 years ago. Recently, the company drew on innovative pipe bursting methodology for a challenging project for Franklin District Council. AWT New Zealand Ltd was the project consultant.

CIPP - a cure for damaged pipes

Trenchless International — October 2009 Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) systems create a close-fit ‘pipe-within-a-pipe’. A variety of CIPP systems are available, the common feature being the use of a fabric tube impregnated with resin. The tube is inserted into the existing pipeline and inflated against the pipe wall, then cured most commonly at ambient temperature, by re-circulating hot water, steam or ultra-violet light.

Pipe replacement project continues in South Africa

Trenchless International — October 2009 All 15 kilometres of old asbestos cement pipe currently supplying Durban’s CBD, located in the eThekwini Municipality on the east coast of South Africa, with water will be replaced with new High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe via pipe cracking.

Concept machinery links Asselby to Aberford

Trenchless International — October 2009 A microtunnelling machine has been used to protect the beautiful rural landscape of South Yorkshire, UK, and successfully install a new gas pipeline.

Gas rehab conference program finalised

Fri, 14 August 2009 The Conference Technical Program for the Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Pipelines Conference and Exhibition is now online.

Gas pipeline training in Pittsburgh

Fri, 31 July 2009 An innovative new conference and exhibition, also incorporating a training program, is being held from 19-22 October, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA. Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Pipelines will focus on oil and gas pipeline rehabilitation.

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