Vermeer Corporation

Editor's Log: City Courage
Robert Carpenter, Editor
May 2010 Vol. 65 No. 5

The Houston City Council, bowing to the inevitable, recently voted to phase in sewer and water rate increases over three years by as much as 30 percent. That means an average single-family household will see their typical rate climb from $47 to $60 per month by 2013.

Track Trenchers & Rock Saws: Vermeer T555RW Rockwheel
May 2010 Vol. 65 No. 5

The rugged T555RW Rockwheel has a 185 hp John Deere Tier 3 engine and modular rockwheel attachment for accurate, reliable cutting.

Ditch Witch Acquires HammerHead
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
May 2010 Vol. 65 No. 5

In a transaction that surprised most of the underground construction industry, the Earth Tool Co. and its HammerHead product line was acquired by The Charles Machine Works Inc., manufacturer of Ditch Witch equipment.

Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Vermeer
March 2010 Vol. 65 No. 3

Utilizing a patented tri-cone roller bit and specialized drill head housing, the RS8 rock drilling system allows simple setup, low fluid usage, use of standard locator transmitters and excellent steering efficiency.

Day 1: Exhibits Open
Erin Nelsen, Online Editor
January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

The opening of UCT 2010’s exhibit hall ushered an impatient crowd over the logo carpeting and into a full-up venue, 125,000 square feet of space studded with heavy equipment and new technology. “Everybody’s always in a good mood at this show,” one longtime exhibitor noted.

Job Complications Lead To AXIS System Solution
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

When Vermeer introduced the AXIS guided boring system earlier this year, it was presented as a new guided boring system capable of achieving pinpoint, on grade accuracy that eliminates many of the difficult procedures required by other underground installation methods.

Cable Laying Equipment: Vermeer CL80
December 2009 Vol. 64 No. 12

The installation of wind-energy farms has grown dramatically the past five years and so has the equipment to install these lines.

Rubber Tire Trenchers: Vermeer RTX550
December 2009 Vol. 64 No. 12

The new Vermeer RTX550 is the only 65-hp utility tractor available with an innovative rubber quad-track system.

Mini Skid Steers (Ride-On/Walk Behind): Vermeer
November 2009 Vol. 64 No. 11

With a rated tip capacity of 2,400 pounds and SAE operating capacity of 840 pounds, the new Vermeer S800TX mini skid steer can efficiently lift and transport a large load of material in and around confined spaces.

GCTA Scholarships Awarded
October 2009 Vol. 64 No. 10

The Gulf Coast Trenchless Association (GCTA) recognized the recipients of its college scholarships Aug. 12 at its monthly meeting. The association awarded $12,000 in scholarships to 12 students.

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