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Despite Economy, PCCA Enjoys Strong Year

The Power & Communication Association (PCCA) and its members continued to navigate difficult economic times in 2011, looking for new opportunities and for ways to work smarter, reports Tim Wagner, PCCA executive vice president. PCCA maintained a positive bottom line throughout 2011, had strong attendance at its meetings, and had a solid 4 percent membership increase from 2010.

Panoramic Pipe Inspection For Manholes

Panoramic pipe inspection technology has taken the process of inspecting sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water pipes to new dimensions, providing a 360-degree look at inside pipe surfaces and detailed information a step further past the capabilities of conventional pan-and-rotate inspection cameras and equipment.

Condux Mini-Blower/Pusher

The new Mini-Blower/Pusher from Condux is the lightweight, portable solution for the installation of micro fiber and traditional fiber optic cable.

In Memoriam: Leo M. Beard

Leo M. Beard, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, passed away Dec. 12, 2011.

Godwin Is Now Xylem Dewatering Solutions

Godwin, manufacturer of the Dri-Prime automatic self-priming, dry-running pump, has changed its legal name to Xylem Dewatering Solutions Inc.

In Memoriam: Al Colthorp

Al Colthorp of Lake St. Louis, MO, died on Oct. 18, 2011 at the age of 77. Colthorp graduated from Michigan State University with a masters in Civil Engineering, and was a registered Professional Engineer.

General Machine Products Company Sidewinder Pull & Assist Winch

The Sidewinder Pull & Assist Winch features a 32-inch diameter capstan that provides a controlled force when pulling rope or tape.

February 2012 Ad Index

Advertisers from the print edition of Underground Construction, February 2012, Vol. 67 No. 2.

Fingers Crossed: 15th Annual Municipal Survey

After several years of the Great Recession, America’s underground infrastructure – already stretched thin before the economic crash – is rapidly approaching crisis levels, say city respondents to the 15th Annual Underground Construction Municipal Sewer & Water Survey. However, a majority of the survey participants believe that their city’s financial woes bottomed out in 2011 and anticipate the beginning of a slow turnaround late in 2012.

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Opens New Headquarters

Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development and Georgia Department of Economic Development joined Governor Nathan Deal to announce the relocation of Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. (HCEA) headquarters to Norcross, GA, in Gwinnett County.