News
IPS acquires Sheehan, forms new EPC arm

Integrated Pipeline Services, Inc. announced July 1 that it had completed the acquisition of Sheehan Pipe Line Construction Company. Terms were not disclosed.

Lynn Osborn Honored With AWWA Life Member Award

Lynn Osborn was awarded the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Life Member Award on April 1, at the 2009 Annual AWWA-MO/MWEA Joint Conference at the Tan-Tar-A resort in Osage Beach, MO.

Organic “High-Build” Spray-in-Place Liners – An Emerging Class of Rehabilitation Methods

As the water distribution infrastructure continues to deteriorate across North America, there is a continued need to develop pipeline rehabilitation methods that are cost effective and minimally disruptive, while also minimizing the time a pipe must be taken out of service.

Pipeline Opportunities Conference Draws Record Crowd

The single-day conference drew a record 519 attendees who came to hear 15 top industry executives discuss new and ongoing pipeline projects, technological advancements to help natural gas and product pipeline operators, and a member of Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin’s pipeline team presented an overview about the long-planned Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Project.

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Spotlight/New Products
Gas & Water Leak Detection: Fluid Conservation Systems

Deployed throughout a utility’s distribution system, Permalog + units attach magnetically to valves and use advanced algorithms to discern the acoustic signature of leaks from background noise.

Gas & Water Leak Detection: ADS

ADS LLC has introduced a full line of cost-efficient, advanced water loss control products for leak detection and flow measurement.

Gas & Water Leak Detection: Crowcon Detection Instruments

Crowcon’s flexible Tetra Personal Monitor alerts confined space workers to dangerous changes in air quality by detecting hazardous gases.

Gas & Water Leak Detection: Moffatt Enterprises

Test each pipe joint as it’s laid in less than 30 seconds and tell whether it is going to leak or not, before it’s buried, without pressure.

Gas & Water Leak Detection: Echologics

LeakfinderRT is a leak noise correlator for locating leaks in all types of water and other fluids transmission and distribution pipes.

Pipe Selection Guide

The 2009 Pipe Selection Guide is now available for download!

Pipe Cutting System Cuts Days Out Of Infrastructure Work

Easy Cut LLC implemented its Easy Cut pipe cutting system on an infrastructure jobsite adjacent to the I-20 interstate project in Augusta, GA.

New Cat Excavators Combine Compact Working Envelope With Power

The new Cat 314D CR and 314D LCR hydraulic excavators are compact-radius models with a new fuel-efficient Cat C4.2 ACERT engine.

Trenching Tool Blocks Provide Greater Durability, Functionality

Kennametal Inc. has introduced new trenching and surface mining tool blocks, designated MTB1 and MTB2S MyT Blocks.

TT Technologies Grundomat

TT Technologies' Grundomat pneumatic piercing tool is economical, versatile and environmentally friendly.

Vanguard ADA Systems DisposaCone

Vanguard ADA Systems introduces a larger, 17-inch DisposaCone made out of renewable resources that provides a weather resistant, portable and temporary barricade.

AGL EZ Dig Pro

The EZ Dig Pro is a real-time depth control system for excavators and backhoes.

Upcoming Events
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 (All day) - Saturday, July 25, 2009 (All day)
Power & Communication Contractors Association Mid-Year Meeting
Sunday, August 16, 2009 (All day) - Wednesday, August 19, 2009 (All day)
ASCE Pipelines Conference
Monday, September 14, 2009 (All day) - Thursday, September 17, 2009 (All day)
American Public Works Association
Sunday, September 27, 2009 (All day) - Thursday, October 1, 2009 (All day)
Fiber-to-the-Home Council 2009 Annual Conference & Expo
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 (All day) - Thursday, October 8, 2009 (All day)
UCT@ICUEE
Saturday, October 10, 2009 (All day) - Wednesday, October 14, 2009 (All day)
WEFTEC '09: 82nd Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 (All day) - Sunday, February 21, 2010 (All day)
PLCA Convention 2010
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