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Pinnacle Finds Niche, Growth In South Carolina

Pinnacle Construction & Directional Boring is one of the busiest underground utility construction contractors working in and around the scenic coastal city of Charleston, SC.

PFERD Mounting System

PFERD offers a new time-saving mounting system for simple and fast change-ups of hole saws.

Rain, Flood, Contaminated Soils Can’t Stop Gator Drilling

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) continues to solve problems for utility owners and operators by completing difficult installations of underground infrastructure that many times can be addressed by no other method of construction.

New Supersucker HDX By Super Products

Super Products has expanded its line of Supersucker industrial vacuum loaders with the addition of a new model that can provide long-lasting, effective hydro excavation performance.

In Memoriam: William Leslie “Bill” Unsworth

William Leslie “Bill” Unsworth, of Ontario, Canada passed away suddenly on May 3 at his residence at the age of 56.

In Memoriam: Donald Dean “Dandy Don” French

Donald Dean “Dandy Don” French, 85, passed away on April 6. He was born on Feb. 3, 1928 to Cecil and Jeanette French in Drumright, OK.

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Laney Inc. Changes Name; Back In HDD Business

Mark, Dickey and Steve Laney, well-known for their many years as road boring and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) contractors, are rebranding and expanding their business.

Shale Plays Remain Key To Nation’s Economy, Jobs And Energy Security

Pipeline & Gas Journal, in partnership with the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), held its 9th annual Pipeline Opportunities Conference on March 26, at the JW Houston Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Houston.

Shuretape Pipeline Tape

The oil and gas industry is strictly regulated, especially given the safety, environmental and economic impact of a pipeline leak.