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Van Walt launches SMS Well Modem
Van Walt has unveiled a well modem that uses SMS (text)/GPRS for remote wireless data communications.
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Magazine Article |
05 Aug 2010 |
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Nibe gains two firms
NIBE Energy Systems (previously NIBE Heating) has acquired two new companies: ABK in Norway and Lotus Heating Systems in Denmark.
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05 Aug 2010 |
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Hydraquip buys BCS
Hydraquip Hose & Hydraulics has acquired the assets of Grimsby-based BCS Hydraulics & Pneumatics, which it will be operating as a branch of Hydraquip Hose & Hydraulics from May.
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05 Aug 2010 |
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McElroy socket tooling kits aim to make life simpler
US-BASED McElroy said its new socket-tooling kits are set to simplify the working lives of contractors.
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05 Aug 2010 |
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Atlas Copco opts for EGR/DPF system
Atlas Copco Portable Air has selected the EGR/DPF system to make its portable compressors compliant with EPA Tier 4A/EU Stage III B. The first prototype of a XRHS 366 unit was shown at Bauma.
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05 Aug 2010 |
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Enoscientific sounds out wells
US-based Enoscientific has launched the Well Sounder 2010, a self-contained, portable, acoustic-ranging instrument, designed to find the distance through a pipe or borehole to an obstruction.
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05 Aug 2010 |
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Glasmedia natural replacement
In the drilling industry, historically, conventional practice has been to use natural, round filter sands and gravels when installing monitoring and water-abstraction wells.
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05 Aug 2010 |
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Deutz engine fluid tips
To coincide with the introduction of the new Tier 4 Interim/Stage III B engine generation, Deutz is making recommendations on the choice of service fluid.
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05 Aug 2010 |
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Boart upstages other bits
Boart Longyear has upgraded and expanded its Stage diamond coring bit line.
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05 Aug 2010 |
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IMER signs pump deal
The IMER Group concrete machinery division is launching an innovative and complete range of truck-mounted concrete pumps.
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05 Aug 2010 |
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Devico to partner Atlas Copco in SA
Norway-based Devico has signed an agent agreement with Atlas Copco, the leading supplier to the exploration-drilling market in South Africa and neighbouring countries.
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05 Aug 2010 |
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Bosch Emission Systems up and running since April
Bosch Emission Systems, a joint venture between Robert Bosch, Deutz and Eberspächer, started operations on April 7.
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Magazine Article |
16 Jun 2010 |
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Sure-Loc riser pipe design makes borehole pump installation ‘easier’
Offerred by Stuart Well Services, the Sure-Loc riser pipe for installation of submersible pumps in waterwells utilises a pipe-work mating arrangement that makes the installation of borehole pumps simpler.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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Brotherus family to be main owner of Junttan
THE Brotherus family is becoming a majority shareholder of pile driving equipment manufacturer Junttan Oy of Kuopio, through stock purchase.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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IPI ‘outperforming’ standard technology in Australia tests
INFLATABLE Packers International (IPI) says its inflatable packers have again outperformed standard technology, during coal methane well-testing operations in Queensland, Australia.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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Diaset gets tough with its titanium diamond UltraTerra core bits
DIASET has introduced the UltraTerra line of impregnated core bits with larger, stronger synthetic diamond sizes and superior titanium coating technology.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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Success at Stuart Wells
All Stuart Wells warehouse staff who participated in the recent NVQ Level 2 in warehousing and storage have successfully completed and passed the course, the firm, based in Norfolk, UK, says.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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Sandvik’s Camlatch system for core barrels catching on
One of Sandvik’s latest developments is its Camlatch latching system for core barrels.
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Magazine Article |
16 Jun 2010 |
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Zetica reveals quicker and safer UXB detector
ZETICA has unveiled MagDrill-Plus, which it says is a safer, faster and cheaper method of UXB detection.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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Deva bearings on the up
The harsh conditions in which construction machines operate is leading to increasing use of Deva self-lubricating, maintenance-free bearings.
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Magazine Article |
16 Jun 2010 |
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Wind farm jack-ups
Seajacks International has entered into a contract with GustoMSC to provide the basic design package for two or more new-build wind farm installation jack-up vessels.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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New ‘tough top’ compressor from Doosan
DOOSAN Portable Power has launched a new version of the 7/41 portable compressor, which supplies 4m3/min of compressed air at 7 bar output pressure and incorporates a non-corrodible polymer canopy.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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Allison unveils enhanced transmission at Bauma
A RAFT of enhancements for US-based Allison’s 6000 Series led the producer of commercial duty, fully automatic transmissions to release a new 6620 transmission at Bauma.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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NIBE energy approval
NIBE Energy Systems has been awarded a certificate of approval from the UK’s Microgeneration Certification Scheme, for its F1330 22kW, 30kW and 40kW three-phase ground-source heat pumps.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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New geosoft software
Geosoft has released CET Grid Analysis software, developed by the University of Western Australia’s Centre for Exploration Targeting.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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New Chicago Pneumatic distributor in Malaysia
Chicago Pneumatic has appointed a new distributor in Malaysia for its range of portable air compressors, Kejuruteraan Mega ACP Sdn Bhd.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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Boart Longyear launches flyable rig for explorers
BOART Longyear Ltd has released the new flyable SC11 rig, a compact and modular rig offering 5,456Nm of torque and which can manage PQ-size rods.
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16 Jun 2010 |
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Barriertech nets rockslides
A new geotechnical product will be introduced at Bauma by RUD-Erlau for the civil-engineering, quarrying and mining industries – the Barriertech containment system for stopping rock slides and avalanches.
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Magazine Article |
15 Apr 2010 |
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Futuretec name change
Aberdeen, Scotland-based Futuretec, which specialises in the design and manufacture of casing and completion tools for the oil, gas and geothermal industries, has changed its name to Deep Casing Tools.
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15 Apr 2010 |
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Sonicsamp expands
SonicSampDrill has moved into new premises in Giesbeek, the Netherlands.
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Magazine Article |
15 Apr 2010 |
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NIBE certification
Heat-pump maker NIBE has gained MCS Certification for its F1145 and F1245 ground-source heat pumps, F2015 air/water heat pumps, and F205 and F360 exhaust-air heat pumps.
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15 Apr 2010 |
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P&V returns with innovations
As a regular participant at major trade fairs, Padley & Venables (P&V), which has been manufacturing tools for use in mining and construction for over 100 years, will be returning to Bauma 2010.
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15 Apr 2010 |
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Schlumberger-Smith
Schlumberger and Smith International have approved a definitive merger agreement in which the companies would combine in a stock-for-stock transaction.
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15 Apr 2010 |
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LGE in Ecotec linkup
Lankelma Green Energy (LGE) has entered a new phase in its development thanks to an opportunity with another group company, Ecotec, the distributor of heat pumps.
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15 Apr 2010 |
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Eijkelkamp CTD-Diver
Eijkelkamp Agrisearch Equipment has launched the new CTD-Diver for monitoring groundwater levels and saltwater intrusion, injected wastewater or contamination from chemical discharges and landfill sites.
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15 Apr 2010 |
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Alturnamats new line
A line of 100% polyethylene outrigger pads is available from US-based AlturnaMats, a maker of ground-protection mats.
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15 Apr 2010 |
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Reverse circulation in Mali
Canada-based Cubex has sold a QXR 1120 Gen V to Boart Longyear in Mali, which can convert from production to reverse-circulation drilling to complete shallow exploration and grade control.
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15 Apr 2010 |
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Pile Dynamics launches PIT-X integrity tester
Pile Dynamics has launched the PIT-X, a pile integrity tester (PIT), which fits into the palm of the hand and works with a wireless accelerometer, so there is no cable connecting it to the PIT.
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15 Apr 2010 |
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Tracto-Technik unveils two Grundodrill rigs
New Grundodrill 10 XP and 15 XP bore rigs will be on show from Tracto-Technik at Bauma in Munich on April 19-25.
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15 Apr 2010 |
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Compair unveils fuel-efficient trio
CompAir is launching a new range of three high-pressure, portable compressors at Bauma 2010, which are ideal for demanding applications such as waterwell and geothermal drilling. The fuel-efficient range has been designed to deliver energy savings of up to 26% .
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15 Apr 2010 |
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Atlas Copco rolls out hydraulic rock drill for long-hole work
ATLAS Copco has introduced a completely new hydraulic rock drill – the COP 3060MUX – for use in underground long-hole drilling.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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New identity for Nicholson
NICHOLSON Construction Company has updated its logo and visual identity to incorporate the new branding elements created for the recent merger (at the holding company level) of Nicholson’s parent company, Soletanche Bachy, and the Freyssinet Group.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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IPI SWiPS and Datalogger Flowmeter used in Israel
AUSTRALIA’S Inflatable Packers International (IPI) has supplied its Standard Wireline Packer System (SWiPS) for use on a 700m-deep investigation for a hydro-electric site at Gilboa in Israel.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Atlas Copco unveils DrillAir Open Unit for contractors
ATLAS Copco’s Portable Air division completes its DrillAir range with an Open Unit, delivering up to 727 litres/sec flow 727 litres/sec flow (1,550cfm) at 25 bar (365psi). The new DrillAir Open Units, XRVO 727 (XRVO 1550 CD 7) and XRXO 667 (XRXO 1400 CD7), offer a dedicated open-frame design for specialist applications and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) system integration.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Soilmec set to present new hydromill at Bauma
SOILMEC will be present at German expo Bauma with a wide range of equipment, technologies and services, including the CH-10 hydromill, which has been applied for the first time on the SC-100 with a DMS2-controlled, electro-proportional installation.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Baker Hughes hots up
Baker Hughes is to create drills and measurement equipment that can function at 600ºF to tap geothermal energy. Honeywell International, Schlumberger and General Electric Co are also understood to be working on instruments and electronics that work reliably at 600ºF.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Atlas Copco compresses scrappage scheme
ATLAS Copco Compressors has extended the idea of the UK car-scrappage scheme into the compressed air arena, so that it is not only car owners who will benefit when the time comes for equipment replacement.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Schlumberger Hydro
Schlumberger Water Services has released Hydro GeoBuilder, a hydrogeologic conceptual modelling software developed to advance the process of building and evaluating groundwater-flow models.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Sandvik seals submerged drilling equipment deal with Severstal
SANDVIK Mining and Construction and LLC Beresitoviy Rudnik, owned by Russian steel and mining company Severstal, have signed an agreement regarding the supply of submerged drilling equipment.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Sandvik signs Cubex as underground dealer
SANDVIK Mining and Construction has entered into a dealer agreement with Canada-based Cubex to market, distribute and support its underground-mining product line, including all drills, booster/compressor packages, ancillary support components and water-pump systems.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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GSP pile workshop
GSP and Pile Dynamics will hold a workshop on March 25 in Hamburg, Germany, on GRLWEAP – a 1D wave-equation analysis program that simulates pile response to pile-driving equipment.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Van Walt website
A new website has been launched by Van Walt at www.vanwalt.com. The site offers information on the company’s range of equipment plus environmental information on techniques and best practice.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Leica site device
Leica’s Builder Series is designed for non-technical, construction professionals to perform layout, positioning and other daily site tasks.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Hydraquip hose unit
January saw Hydraquip open a metal-hose division in a 6,000ft2 modern industrial unit in Bolton, Lancashire, UK. The team previously worked together at Flexible Hose Supplies’ Bolton office for many years.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Tritech Starfish boost
Tritech’s shallow-water StarFish sonar systems now have the advantage of real-time and postprocessing power, allowing users to produce high-resolution maps and reports in a variety of formats.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Chicago pneumatic
Chicago Pneumatic is to make its portable compressors and generators available in the whole of Europe. This will involve converting the Irmair brand into Chicago Pneumatic.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Ground-breaking trio from Fordia
A NEW matrix, designed especially for soft and abrasive ground, has been introduced on the market by Canadian manufacturer Fordia.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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BSS Industrial teams up with Kensa Heat Pumps
UK GROUND SOURCE heat-pump manufacturer Kensa Engineering, based in Cornwall, UK, has joined BSS Industrial’s portfolio of manufacturing partners.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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Testing begins on water-recycling system for Sonic rigs
THROUGHOUT the world, company CEOs and industry leaders are trying to be as environmentally responsible as possible – even in the messy world of drilling.
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16 Feb 2010 |
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ROBIT raising standard
Finland-based Robit is running a project to upgrade its quality system to meet the ISO9001:2008 standard
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Magazine Article |
23 Dec 2009 |
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Swedish tools for hire
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23 Dec 2009 |
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TAM packer Range swells
TAM International has introduced Freecap GT swellable packers for steam injection, open-hole geothermal, and hot wells
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23 Dec 2009 |
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DMT launches seismic vessel
With the launch of the ‘Explorer 5’, DMT GmbH has put an additional shallow marine seismic vessel into service
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23 Dec 2009 |
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Metke in Sampler deal
Australia-based Metzke has designed and fitted a complete 1200CFM Sampling System to a Cubex QXR 920 for contractor Mass Drill and Blast
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23 Dec 2009 |
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Bauer Maschinen opens new plant in Texas, US
Bauer Maschinen GmbH, based in Bavaria, Germany, has opened a new plant in Conroe, Texas, US
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23 Dec 2009 |
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Atlas Copco launches unit as micro-piling popularity grows
As the global redevelopment of urban areas continues, the need for a cost-efficient method to stabilise structures in sensitive areas is increasing
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23 Dec 2009 |
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Drilcorp achieves ‘verify’ status with Achilles
Drilcorp has announced it has successfully achieved ‘Achilles Verify’ accreditation
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23 Dec 2009 |
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MD-3 shaker addresses space
M-I SWACO says its new MD-3 shale shaker provides operators with the ability to meet their solids control challenges, offshore or on, when space is at a premium but high-performance solids control is required
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23 Dec 2009 |
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Credit insurance update
A survey of its members by the UK’s Construction Products Association (CPA) has shown that two-thirds of companies have seen no easing in the credit insurance market over the last three months
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23 Dec 2009 |
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CO2 detector range out
Terraplus is offering a number of geophysical methods to help identify potential sites where the CO2 can be sequestered and, once stored, monitored
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23 Dec 2009 |
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Latest SONICSAMPdrill
SonicSampDrill is offering the PDR-50, a small drill rig for mud-rotary or hammer drilling
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23 Dec 2009 |
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MALÅ wins iraqi order
Sweden-based MALÅ Geoscience has received a strategic order from a governmental organisation in Iraq, consisting of MALÅ ProEx systems and associated surface and borehole antennas
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23 Dec 2009 |
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Soil Instruments spreads its wings with DipperLog distribution deal
UK-based Soil Instruments, which manufactures geotechnical and structural instrumentation, is now the UK and European distributor for Heron Instruments’ water-level logger system
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23 Dec 2009 |
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Atlas Copco’s IT applications assist drill-rig performance
Atlas Copco has launched a High Precision Tunnelling concept which features a number of options for drill rigs and machines
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23 Dec 2009 |
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Petrobras slingshots
Petrobras is using two Herrenknecht Vertical Slingshot units of the Terra Invader 350T type in the Bahia region of northeast Brazil
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Eijkelkamp soil book
Eijkelkamp has issued a soil moisture catalogue, providing information on its range of products for measuring soil moisture, soil-moisture tension and related parameters
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Godwin opens branch 26
US-based Godwin Pumps has opened its 26th branch location in Jacksonville, Florida
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Sandvik scale models
Sandvik Mining and Construction has opened an online shop offering scale models of its equipment, produced by Conrad in Germany
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Flowserve adds life
Flowserve Corporation has announced the availability of new tungsten-carbide and thermal-spray valve-coating technologies, designed to boost cycle life and performance
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Geotech on tracks
Sweden-based Geotech’s Georig 220 is now available with rubber tracks. The 220 is the smallest of Geotech’s rigs and is designed for static penetration, as well as dynamic sounding and augering/rotary
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21 Dec 2009 |
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NOV offers calibrated data-logging of downhole vibrations
National Oilwell Varco (NOV) has introduced the Russell Sub-Surface Systems (RSS) Downhole Data Logger; a new sensor development that records downhole drill-string vibration events, as determined by the user’s pre-set minimum threshold
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21 Dec 2009 |
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AMS rolls out new line of soil probes and tips
The new AMS replaceable-tip soil probe for sand and loose sediment can obtain unconsolidated samples in a 1in x 24in poly liner
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21 Dec 2009 |
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John Crane and Baker Hughes seal deal
Mechanical sealings provider John Crane has signed a joint development agreement with the Hughes Christensen product line of Baker Hughes
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Flexit trains in Japan
Simon Williams, technical and sales support engineer at Flexit, has completed Flexit Target Inertial Navigation System (INS) training in Japan with GSC Geophysical Surveying
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21 Dec 2009 |
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ENER·G gains certification
UK-based ENER·G Ground Source Solutions has won official certification for its expertise in delivering renewable heat-pump technology
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Cavotec expands offshore
Global engineering group Cavotec MSL is expanding its presence in the UK’s offshore energy sector with satellite office in Aberdeen
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Stuart Well enhances robustness of Dipmeters for 30-300m depth
Stuart Well Services has announced a newly designed range of Dipmeters that operate from 30-300m
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21 Dec 2009 |
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McLaughlin unveils innovative borer
McLaughlin Group has introduced the CBM 48 cradle earth-boring machine, designed to speed up the installation of steel casing in the cross-country pipeline industry
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Sandvik opens biggest factory in Shanghai
In the presence of the Swedish ambassador, Chinese government representatives and about 500 customers, Sandvik Mining and Construction inaugurated its largest production facility to date on September 17
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Connector buys t130xd
Australia-based Connector Drilling is to take delivery in December of a Schramm T130XD Rotadrill
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Getac multi-touch first
Getac UK has claimed that its line of tablet PCs will be the first rugged computers to offer a multi-touch screen for use with or without gloves
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Drilcorp unveils remote test station
After months of research and field trials, UK-based Drilcorp’s R&D team has launched its latest innovation: a multi-functional, remotely-operated, test-pumping station
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Exploration antenna
US-based Exploration Instruments has received its first 2,000Mhz Palm Antenna from GSSI
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Wallis gets delta 9
The latest addition to the Wallis Drilling fleet has been commissioned – a track-mounted rig in the Mantis 100 series
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Van Walt wet siever
In response to the need for improved soil-investigation equipment, UK-based Van Walt, a specialist provider of environmental-research equipment, is offering wet-sieving apparatus
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Junttan shapes up
Due to major changes in the market, Finland-based Junttan says it has reformed its organisation and taken a more customer-orientated direction
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Ultra-buoyancy from Trelleborg
The first drill-riser buoyancy modules capable of withstanding nearly 5,000psi (350bar) pressure at 11,000ft (3,350m) below surface, have been developed and manufactured by Trelleborg Offshore in response to the demands of deepwater exploration
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21 Dec 2009 |
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TEI rolls out ‘largest’ skid-steer base model
The HCM GEO is the only attachment offered by US-based TEI for the installation of geothermal boreholes
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Rig Source combats tight spaces and the elements
US-based Rig Source has supplied a CME-75 drill on a Morooka MST-1500 carrier to a customer in Colombia, South America
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21 Dec 2009 |
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Van Elle expands factory
UK piling and foundation contractor Van Elle Ltd has announced it is extending its precast-manufacturing facility at its site in East Dereham, Norfolk, to accommodate the manufacture of its Smartfoot modular foundation system.
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Cummins driver ships
Cummins has launched a QSL9G gas compression driver – that has 175hp (130kW) at 1,800rpm – for the oil and gas market
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Design foundations
UK ground source company GECCO2 has launched a professional CAD service aimed at the foundation sector
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Floor heating deal
Wirral, UK-based renewable energy product manufacturer Stiebel Eltron has signed a partnership agreement with Nu-Heat Underfloor & Renewables, the UK supplier of domestic underfloor heating systems
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Doosan launches portable compressor
Doosan Infracore Portable Power has launched its 12/150 model, the company’s largest single-axle portable compressor
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Coffey teams up with UK’s Virtalis
The Brazilian operation of professional services consultancy Coffey International has entered into a preliminary strategic partnership with the UK’s Virtalis, the virtual reality company
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21 Oct 2009 |
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McLaughlin launches ON Target auger-bore steering head
US-based McLaughlin has unveiled a steering head for auger bores that it said offers both grade and lateral control.
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Atlas adds to radio-remote rock-drill range
Atlas Copco has launched two additional rock-drill rigs with built-in radio remote control (RRC) systems: the ROC D3-01 RRC and the ROC D3-03 RRC
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Cubis ‘increasing presence’ in ground source heat sector
UK-based Cubis Industries has been born from the coming together of three manufacturers of access chamber systems and says it is the European market leader in the industry
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Hexagon move creates giant GPS network
Hexagon, parent company of Leica Geosystems, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Spatial Systems division of Loyola Enterprises Inc
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Long-hole drill ships
Atlas Copco has introduced the COP 3060MUX (pictured, below) hydraulic rock drill for use in underground long-hole drilling
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Tank and fuel cleaning
Algae-X International (AXI) has released a line of high-capacity, modular, fully-automated mobile tank-cleaning and fuel-restoration systems
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Mud Buster makes short work of tight situations
UK-based Master Pump Ltd (MPL) has developed the Mud Buster mud-cleaning machine (pictured), which it said is easily transportable, compact and available for purchase or hire at competitive rates
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Laser scanner creates 3D map of historic mine
A laser scanning robot has been used to create a 3D model of an historic tin mine in Cornwall, UK
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Geobrugg rock-fall first
Geobrugg has produced the GBE-500A rock-fall barrier, which has been designed and tested in compliance with new European guidelines ETAG 27 – published by the European Organisation for Technical Approvals – a world first, according to the company.
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21 Oct 2009 |
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Sandvik tool blasts DTH hammers off the stage
Sandvik says that throughout France and Germany, quarry managers are finding that a new ø60mm tool system for drilling holes of up to 152mm in diameter with hydraulic tophammers is offering a real alternative to air-hungry DTH hammers
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Construction guides
There are two new publications from the Construction Industry Research and Information Association
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30 Sep 2009 |
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German trio team up for emissions system
Robert Bosch GmbH, Deutz AG and J. Eberspächer GmbH & Co are collaborating in the area of exhaust-gas treatment for non-road vehicles
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Testconsult shear box
Testconsult UK has designed and launched a large-scale shear-box system
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30 Sep 2009 |
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SeaZone maps North Sea
Following an agreement with the Norwegian Hydrographic Service, SeaZone is rolling out the next stage of its global marine-mapping programme
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Solar remediation
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Ilmeg dust-buster
Ilmeg has launched a new dust-handling system, the BHS 100, for use in rock-drilling applications where there is a need to collect the dust in bags
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30 Sep 2009 |
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AMC’s Ezee mix solution
AMC’s new EZEE PAC R is the result of 10 months of research and trials to solve inherent mixing problems when using standard, powdered polymers such as PACs and TROLs
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Junttan deal with SPD
Finland-based Junttan has a service and spare-parts agreement with Scandinavian Pile Driving (SPD), which is experienced in service operations for piling and earthwork machinery
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Erni buys klemm rig
Swiss contractor Erni Bohrtech AG has taken delivery of a new Klemm geothermal drill rig KR 805-2W
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30 Sep 2009 |
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ABEM’s new concept
ABEM Instrument has launched the Terrameter LS, a new concept of geo-electrical equipment
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Stockholm hot tool
Stockholm Precision Tools’ newly introduced MagCruiser HT is an improved, high-temperature version of the MagCruiser
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Geotech weighs in with sounding equipment
In Scandinavia, various geotechnical investigation methods are carried out to evaluate the characteristics of soils and rocks, writes Mikael Sjörén, international sales, at Geotech AB
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30 Sep 2009 |
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RST thermal gradients
RST’s Digital ThermArray System provides thermal-gradient data for geotechnical, geothermal and marine applications
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Qmatec-Wassara deal
Norwegian engineering and rig manufacturing company Qmatec Drilling has been appointed as distributor for Wassara systems for the Norwegian market
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Swick buys Metzke duo
Australia-based Swick Mining has purchased two Metzke Sample Trailer units featuring 1,200cfm cyclones and transition, allowing operators the choice of using a riffle or cone splitter
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Reflex ACT II aids a rapid descent
Reflex Instruments has launched a new core-orientation instrument for the global drilling and exploration industries, known as the ACT II RD (rapid descent)
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Atlas Copco MCR
Atlas Copco has launched a wheel-based Diamec Mobile Carrier Rig.
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Devico revamps training facility
Norway-based Devico AS, a global provider of directional core-drilling and surveying services for the mining and tunnelling industry, as well as mineral exploration and prospecting, has finished the modernisation of the company’s school in Melhus, Norway
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30 Sep 2009 |
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100th Drillmec HH rig
Drillmec has produced its 100th HH drilling rig, a fully-automatic HH-300 with 272t hook-load capacity, for national Italian electricity firm ENEL
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Stiebel Eltron in green energy leasing scheme
Green energy product manufacturer Stiebel Eltron is launching a new leasing scheme to make its renewable-energy heat pumps more affordable
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Wirth name change
Wirth Maschinen- und Bohrgeräte-Fabrik GmbH has changed its name to Aker Wirth GmbH, reflecting its change of ownership and integration into Aker Solutions
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30 Sep 2009 |
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AMS unveils website
AMS has launched a new website (www.ams-samplers.com)
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Pro-Test invests in IPI CBM tools
Pro-Test Pty Ltd, a Roma, Queensland-based new entrant to the coalbed methane industry, is using equipment from Perth manufacturer Inflatable Packers International Pty Ltd, whose main clients are mining companies and other international CBM firms
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Geotechnics tests samples at ALcontrol Labs
Geotechnics, the UK geotechnical and geoenvironmental consulting and site investigation specialist, is using a range of dedicated lab services from ALcontrol Laboratories
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Castrol Offshore website offers worldwide product search
Lubrication specialist Castrol Offshore has launched an online product catalogue that enables oil and gas exploration and production customers to source lubricants and control fluids for surface production, drilling and subsea work around the world
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Aeromagnetic e-book
An e-book, Aeromagnetic Surveys: Principles, Practice and Interpretation, by Colin Reeves of Earthworks and published by Geosoft, is available as a free download at www.geosoft.com/knowledge
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Leica DrillNav upgrade
Leica Geosystems has released Leica DrillNav Plus 3.0, a navigation and monitoring system for blasthole drills
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Virtalis picks resellers
Virtalis has chosen Pacific Geomatics and Al-Moammar Information Systems as GeoVisionary resellers
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Coretrack CBT success
Coretrack has successfully tested the measuring and recording components of its modified Core Barrel Telemetry system in a retired ARC Energy well in Dongara, Western Australia
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30 Sep 2009 |
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Hydrock publishes ground-source heating guide
UK construction services group Hydrock is offering a ‘Client’s Guide To Ground Source Heating’, written by director Steve Wherry
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Staff revamp at Deutz
Deutz says it is reconfiguring its organisational structures to deal with the effects of the global recession.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Atlas’ Simba W6 C rig available for new markets
After having proven itself at LKAB, in Sweden, one of the world’s leading producers of iron-ore products, Atlas Copco is now releasing the production drilling rig Simba W6 C to the market.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Vermeer Navigator out
The new Vermeer D9x13 Series II Navigator horizontal directional drill has 300ft (91m) of onboard rod-carrying capacity, allowing for long-distance bores to be completed.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Coretrack confident
Coretrack says it is confident of the success of its Core Barrel Telemetry (CBT) system and conclusion of the R&D phase of its Core Level Recorder (CLR) system, despite a test conducted in late May at Dongara, Western Australia which was unable to conclude a positive result for the CBT system due to a larger-than-anticipated signal loss.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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SSD in Dutch demo day
SonicSampDrill (SSD) held its first demonstration day in June at a Winterswijk, a dolomite quarry in the Netherlands, to show sonic drilling technology working in rock.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Trelleborg in rebrand
The companies making up Trelleborg Offshore, which makes polymer and syntactic foam-based products for offshore environments, have been renamed.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Grundfos’ Balkan focus
Four new Grundfos sales companies have been set up to boost sales in the Balkans region.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Seazone mapping sold
More than a dozen UK government departments and organisations have purchased the latest marine mapping from SeaZone, including the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, English Heritage, Natural England, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Scottish Environment Protection Agency and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Gas detector progress
Crowcon’s new IREX infra-red pellistor-replacement flammable gas detector has been proven suitable for offshore use after undergoing tests by Micropack Engineering Ltd.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Cat undercarriage bid
Caterpillar 301.6 and 301.8 undercarriages including carbody are now available to other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) via Caterpillar OEM Solutions Group.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Atlas unveils roc T35M
Atlas Copco has launched the ROC T35M, a surface drill rig for quarry and construction drilling which combines the design concept of Atlas Copco’s former CM line with the well-tested features of the ROC family.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Pile Dynamics launches full sensor line-up
The full line of Pile Driving Analyzer sensors is now available with wireless transmission by Pile Dynamics Inc, based in Cleveland, Ohio.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Autodesk finance deal
Autodesk is offering 0% finance – and nothing to pay for five months – for a limited period, to help firms in the UK buy new Autodesk design software or upgrades. The offer is in partnership with Syscap Ltd, an independent IT finance provider.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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MMP-X anode a ‘quick fit’
Designed to overcome the obstacles of installing cathodic protection (CP) systems in wet, marshy grounds, Matcor’s MMP-X Direct Drive Anode is a pre-packaged mixed metal oxide (MMO) anode design that reduces installation time and materials.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Trolex touts low-price limit switch
Trolex has launched a new version of its Flexiprobe multi-purpose limit switch which has applications in the mining, coal and quarry industries.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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UXB guide coming soon
The Construction Industry Research and Information Association is to publish guidance in October on remediating unexploded ordnance (UXO).
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Micronor fields latest encoder
Micronor’s MR318 fibre-optic rotary encoder is designed specifically for use as feedback in motion control systems operating in extreme electromagnetic fields.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Hydraulic pumps’ tests
Hydraulic Pumps (UK) Ltd has a new test-rig facility, so it can test pumps and motors at speeds variable from 700-2,300rpm with fluid flows to 650 litres/min and pressures to 420 bar.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Kansas Geological Survey makes good use of S-27 sonic rig
US exploration Equipment Company of Indianapolis, Indiana, US recently delivered an S-27 Compact-Roto-Sonic (CRS) rig to the University of Kansas and the Kansas Geological Survey in Lawrence.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Doosan ships huge IR compressor fleet to Africa, S America
Doosan Infracore Portable Power has supplied a multi-million-pound fleet of new Ingersoll Rand Rigsafe portable air compressors to Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services, the oil and gas division of equipment rental group Vp plc.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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New AlertAlarm sounder hits right tone for industry
The latest addition to the E2S AlertAlarm Series of high-performance electronic sounders is the A131. With a sound output of up to 131dB, the units are designed for use in industrial, construction, factory complexes, civil engineering sites and quarries.
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Stuart Well staff report NVQ course progress
All warehouse staff at onshore drilling materials supplier Stuart Well Services, based in Norfolk, UK, are halfway through completing their warehousing National Vocational Qualification (NVQ).
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21 Aug 2009 |
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Geogrid symposium
A symposium to mark 25 years of polymer geogrid research and development will bring UK academics and geotechnical practitioners together to review progress in the field of geogrid reinforcement on September 8 in London.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Seazone is five!
SeaZone, the marine geographic information data, software and services firm, is celebrating its fifth birthday.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Kensa scoops award
Kensa Engineering, a UK-based manufacturer of ground-source heat pumps, has won first prize for Product of the Year at the Housing Excellence Awards 2009.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Cummins line epa-ready
Cummins Inc has introduced its on-highway, heavy-duty engine line-up, all ready to meet new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for the North American market.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Atlas Copco cop care
Atlas Copco is launching COP Care, a full-service agreement for all of its COP hydraulic rock drills.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Vermeer guides the way with laser
The new Axis guided-boring system from Vermeer features a laser-guided system that provides accuracy in the trenchless installation of 10-14in (254-356mm) pipe for on-grade water and sewer projects.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Bauer Australia makes tracks
Drilling operations on May 8 marked the start of the third project for Bauer Resources Australia, a unit that was founded in 2008.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Pile Dynamics enhances SPT analyser
Pile Dynamics Inc, a developer and manufacturer of solutions for deep foundations, has introduced a new model of its Standard Penetration Test (SPT) Analyzer for calibrating SPT rigs.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Diamanttek makes the job safter with E-Z Drill
Specialist UK diamond-drilling, sawing and demolition contractor Diamanttek, based in Bolton, is using an American E-Z Drill pedestrian-controlled drilling rig on a vast waste-processing and recycling project in Lancashire.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Fordia unveils super Hero for diamond drillers
Fordia, the diamond tool manufacturer, has launched a new matrix inspired by the colours of a dark superhero – the HERO diamond bit.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Concern over CE marking
The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) has welcomed the result of the vote on April 24 of the European Commission’s proposal for a Construction Products Regulation in the first reading plenary of the European Parliament,
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Coretrack goes west
Coretrack’s technical team have travelled to Dongara in Western Australia to conduct a field well test of its intermediate telemetry system to further support findings of tests undertaken in October 2008.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Fueltek web manager
According to fuel-management company Fueltek, its new software, being a web browser-based application, is different to traditional, fuel-management software.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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New atlas copco set
A new Atlas Copco QAS 500 generating set, rated at 400kW, 500kVA prime power at 50Hz (and 457kW, 575kVA at 60Hz) has been introduced for industrial, rental, construction site and public utilities applications.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Atlas Copco rolls out new COP 1838 duo
Atlas Copco has launched two new versions of its COP 1838 hydraulic rock drill – the 1838MUX and 1838HUX – which are intended for use in underground long-hole drilling.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Bauer takes a bow on stage
In spring 2009, construction industry specialists from more than 50 countries around the world visited Schrobenhausen, Germany, to attend the in-house exhibition of Bauer Maschinen GmbH.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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IMT patents seismic piler
At Intermat 2009, Italy-based IMT International presented a new patented system for piling in seismic areas.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Soilmec unveils next-generation micro-drillers
Soilmec has launched the next generation of micro-drilling rigs, the SM-18, which it claims is unique in the field of micropile multi-purpose rigs.
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17 Jun 2009 |
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Fugro Scotland office
Fugro Engineering Services has opened a Scottish office. Glasgow-based Fugro Scotland offers a full range of ground investigation services including cone testing techniques. The manager of Fugro Scotland is Gordon McKeown.
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21 May 2009 |
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Mobile mapping system
A ‘plug-and-play’ mobile mapping system, which can be used on land or at sea, has been launched by eye-safe laser measurement technology specialist Measurement Devices Ltd (MDL).
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21 May 2009 |
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Controls catalogue
Italy-based Controls has published the 2009 edition of its 500-page catalogue of testing equipment for the construction industry. The catalogue, now in its seventh edition, is a guide to tests on concrete, asphalt, cement, rock, soil and steel. It presents over 4,000 articles grouped into 11 product ranges, and is available in English, French, Spanish and Italian.
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21 May 2009 |
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Varel, Varco settle
Varel International Energy Services has reached a patent cross license agreement with National Oilwell Varco Inc and its ReedHycalog unit involving ReedHycalog's leached diamond cutter technology and Varel's high energy tumbling technology. The agreement was part of a larger settlement of patent infringement litigation that had been pending in Federal Court in Tyler, Texas.
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21 May 2009 |
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Enigma, Meck Lock join
Enigma Vehicle Systems plc and Meck Lock UK have announced a new collaboration in security and tracking products for the UK construction and plant industry.
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21 May 2009 |
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Trelleborg face seals
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched its new range of mechanical face seals, engineered for rotating applications in arduous environments where they withstand severe wear and prevent ingress of harsh and abrasive external media.
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21 May 2009 |
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New Devico agents
Devico has signed a new agent in Turkey to sell its drilling and borehole surveying technology.
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21 May 2009 |
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Geoquip brings borehole camera to UK
The ability to see into a deep borehole has been an aspiration for well drillers, well owners, and geologists for hundreds of years. Whether attempting to retrieve a lost tool, determine the cause of sandy water, demonstrate the results of cleaning a well or show the depth of a newly drilled borehole, the need for a visual inspection is crucial.
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21 May 2009 |
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Queen's Award for PSD
Her Majesty the Queen has conferred upon Pigott Shaft Drilling (PSD) Ltd the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2009, in recognition of the company’s achievements in international trade.
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21 May 2009 |
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Sandvik rotary drill pipe tubes available globally
Sandvik Mining and Construction has announced the global availability of its line of rotary drill pipe tools, giving customers the ability to purchase all products involved in the drilling process from one supplier.
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21 May 2009 |
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TEI's RDS528H replaced
TEI Rock Drills began a on March 1, 2009 programme to replace existing RDS528H rotary heads with its new RDS350 rotary head.
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21 May 2009 |
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Klemm drill rig handover
On a frosty day in January, Klemm’s drill rig type KR 2550 was handed over to drill contractor Stump Spezialtiefbau GmbH, based at Ismaning near Munich, Germany.
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21 May 2009 |
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PowerSave energy savings for compressors
Champion Compressors has launched its new PowerSave Options suite – a selection of energy-saving systems that can be factory-fitted to any compressor in the company’s range.
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21 May 2009 |
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Diamond meets tungsten in new thermally-stable polycrystalline insert
Cutting & Wear has launched a new thermally-stable polycrystalline (TSP) diamond insert called TSP-Xtreme. The insert is applied using QuickTip, a system for the application of hardfacing to downhole tools.
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21 May 2009 |
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Mala upgrades
Software upgrades for MIRAsoft and rSlicer have been released by MALÅ and the company encourages clients to contact its head office to take advantage of them.
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21 May 2009 |
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New dust collector series from Ilmeg
Sweden-based Ilmeg Products AB, a manufacturer of dust control systems for the rock excavation industry, has launched a new dust collector series, the X-series.
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21 May 2009 |
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Junttan pile driver
Finland-based Junttan has delivered the first pile-driving machine produced at its new factory located in Kuopio. The facilities of the Junttan Centre are three times the size of the old ones. The first produced machine is a PM20LC, which will go to Junttan’s dealer for the east coast of the southern US, Sun Piledriving Equipment. Junttan managing director Tommi Lindbom said: “It is possible to triple piling machine production in the new facility in the next three to four years.”
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21 May 2009 |
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Bauer marks development
Germany-based construction equipment manufacturer Bauer held a ceremony to mark the completion of a package of major redevelopment works forming part of the most extensive investment programme in the company’s history.
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21 May 2009 |
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Atlas Copco rolls out DrillAir range of compressors
Atlas Copco has introduced its DrillAir range of compressors that provide larger air volume with higher air pressure, and are used in deep drilling in oil and gas, deep foundation, and water well drilling.
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21 May 2009 |
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Industry open day
UK-based pump manufacturer and distributor Tomlinson Hall & Co Ltd will host an industry open day in June as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations. The company was established in 1919 as a general engineering company, and now specialises in pumps, power transmission and engineering supplies.
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21 May 2009 |
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New orders for Wirth business
Wirth’s recently restructured mining and construction business unit has reported a positive start to 2009, with the intake of several orders. The division was created by merging the previous tunnelling, mining and foundation business streams.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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Explorer core trays go global
Sandvik Mining and Construction has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with International Mining Supplies Pty Ltd (IMS) based on the Sunshine Coast Queensland, Australia for the worldwide supply of Explorer plastic core trays and accessories.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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E&Y/CPA barometer indicates more gloom ahead for construction industry
The sale of construction products is expected to decline further over the coming months, leading to more job losses and continuing gloomy conditions, according to the latest Ernst & Young/Construction Products Association (CPA) activity barometer.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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Reference book update
The third edition of reference book Groundwater & Wells has been published.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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Bobcat extends auger range
Bobcat has extended its family of auger drive units for a range of applications in plant hire, construction, landscaping, roads, agriculture and estate management from drilling holes for groundworks, foundations and motorway barriers to planting trees and erecting fences.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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TerraPlus keeps on trucking
In creating the new TerraPlus, RUD-Erlau designers said they were thinking of a Bull Terrier because they have produced a traction chain that will bite the ground and hang on for as long as it takes.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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DuCool increases cogeneration efficiency
DuCool has introduced dehumidification and cooling solutions that improve the energy efficiency of cogeneration systems by utilising their waste heat to provide cooling and dehumidification.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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New soilmec rig
Soilmec has launched the SM-18, a multipurpose drilling rig for micro piles rigs. The SM-18 offers greater drilling depths thanks to a higher hoist force (more than 11t), and engine power transmitted to the tool through a rotary with a power capacity of 160hp.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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P&V back at intermat
Padley & Venables (P&V) will be returning in April to Intermat 2009, at stand C010 in hall 5B. Established over 100 years ago, P&V is a manufacturer of a wide range of tools, for use in mining and construction applications worldwide.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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New system to measure SPT energy
Testconsult Ltd, the specialist instrument manufacturer based in Warrington, Cheshire, UK, has introduced the SPTMAN system for calibrating SPT hammers.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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Geosoft, golder mou
Geosoft has signed a memorandum of understanding with Golder Associates Ltd to deliver data management solutions based on Geosoft DAP server technology.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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Newkut rolls out new PDC cutter insert grades
Newkut Industries has launched two new grades of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutter inserts, giving drill bit manufacturers and operators new options for designing and delivering high performance in oil and gas drilling.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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New TDR soil moisture reader from Van Walt
Van Walt says its new Blueline precision time-domain reflectometry (TDR) moisture and temperature measurement meter is the latest, most efficient model available.
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20 Apr 2009 |
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New Sandvik drill and shack
The Sandvik DE100 range for underground and surface-drilling applications is being expanded.
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11 Mar 2009 |
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Casagrande launches second geothermal rig
Following the introduction of the HBR205GT geothermal drilling rig into various European markets, Casagrande is now launching a second drilling rig that is aimed specifically at the growing geothermal market, called the HBR504GT.
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11 Mar 2009 |
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Sonicsampdrill moves
SonicSampDrill has moved to a larger building located around 100m from its previous site. The new address is Uitmaat 10, 6987 ER, Giesbeek, The Netherlands.
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11 Mar 2009 |
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Chemgrout eco inject
The ChemGrout CG-400 Remediator is a skid-mounted, gas/hydraulic, high-pressure, environmental-remediation injection system.
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11 Mar 2009 |
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New equipment will shine at Intermat
The Intermat trade fair in Paris, France, has for many years been an important platform for presenting new developments in construction machinery to
the international, and in particular the French, construction industry.
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11 Mar 2009 |
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Doosan unveils V9 light tower
Doosan Infracore Portable Power has launched a new V9 light tower, offering several features to improve reliability and convenience, reduce fuel consumption and lower operating costs.
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11 Mar 2009 |
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E-driver radio tagging
New radio-frequency identification (RFID) tagging systems from
Essex, UK-based Enigma Vehicle Systems are designed to monitor, control and protect the use of vehicle fleets run by construction contractors and other such operators.
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11 Mar 2009 |
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GPS alarm-mobile watch
An innovative emergency alarm watch with GPS tracking and an integrated mobile phone has been launched by satellite-tracking firm Masternaut Three X.
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11 Mar 2009 |
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GECCO2 unveils thermal response test rig
Cheshire, UK-based GECCO2, which designs, supplies and installs commercial ground-source heat-pump (GSHP) systems, has added a bespoke thermal-response test facility (TRT), built in-house, to its services.
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11 Mar 2009 |
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Robert Keyes,
Based on the same technology as the Secoroc Magnum SR underground-drilling system, Atlas Copco says the new Secoroc TC35 can now offer the same advantages to bench drillers.
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11 Mar 2009 |
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CompactRotosonic drill boosts choice
With SonicSampDrill’s CompactRotosonic drill head now available, a variety of crawler vehicles are mounted with it to offer customers a wider range of choice.
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11 Mar 2009 |
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New Atlas Copco arm builds on brand
ATLAS Copco Construction Equipment LLC is the name of a new Atlas Copco business dedicated to serving the US construction market. This new entity combines the portable air operations of Atlas Copco Compressor Technique’s US sales company with the Atlas Copco Construction Tools USA sales company.
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18 Feb 2009 |
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DOOSAN DELIVERS PUMPS
Doosan Infracore Portable Power has supplied a multi-million-pound fleet of new Ingersoll Rand Rigsafe portable air compressors
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18 Feb 2009 |
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EQUIPE’S CPT SEMINAR
UK-based Equipe Training Ltd is holding a technical seminar
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18 Feb 2009 |
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NEW BREATH OF TOTAL AIR
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18 Feb 2009 |
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Mercedes-Benz Unimogs haul drilling rigs to the heart of site operations
A FLEET of four Mercedes-Benz Unimogs are hauling Boart Longyear’s 100C sonic drilling rigs to drill sites in the UK, Ireland and continental Europe.
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18 Feb 2009 |
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Van Welt’s new micro rig: ‘also available in pink’
VAN Walt Ltd, the Surrey-based specialist supplier of soil and groundwater monitoring equipment to the environmental, educational and agricultural research communities, has introduced the MRZB micro-rig to its range of sampling and research equipment.
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18 Feb 2009 |
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CONSTRUCTION SALES LOW
The sale of construction products has reached a new low according to the Ernst and Young/Construction Products Association Activity Barometer.
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18 Feb 2009 |
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TSURUMI IN EUROPE DEAL
The European arm of Japanese pump manufacturer Tsurumi is to take control of French company CE2A, the long-standing Tsurumi pump dealership for the French market, the first time Tsurumi has considered acquiring one of its own dealerships in Europe.
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18 Feb 2009 |
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Boart boasts versatility with Deltabase 95 rig release
BOART Longyear has released the new DeltaBase (DB) 95 drill rig for the foundation construction market, targeted at tieback and soil nail drilling applications.
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18 Feb 2009 |
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Atlas Copco wheels out Diamec MCR for swift mobility
ATLAS Copco has launched the Diamec Mobile Carrier Rig (MCR), a highly mobile underground core drilling rig.
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18 Feb 2009 |
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Rockmore rolls out the MultiPoint carbide insert
ROCKMORE International, a global manufacturer of rock drilling tools, has developed the MultiPoint, a new carbide insert design for its button bits.
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18 Feb 2009 |
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Atlas Copco acquires UK compressor distributor
ATLAS Copco has acquired Compressor Engineering Ltd, a privately-owned UK distributor and service provider for compressed-air equipment, with clients throughout the Northamptonshire and Manchester areas.
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18 Feb 2009 |
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Hinowa unveils pole-holder solution for small drill units
HINOWA has developed a pole-holder for the drilling industry, for drilling works and geo-surveys of small dimensions as a support for compact machines that cannot mount any equipment accessories.
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18 Feb 2009 |
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Imdex brings together downhole R&D
Imdex Ltd created a unified, R&D department for its downhole instrumentation division in early October.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Sandvik rolls out new Tele Remote Drilling system
Sandvik has launched the latest feature for its production drills, the Tele Remote Drilling system, which enables operators to control a rig from a remote location such as a control area.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Atlas Copco’s new hammer trio
Atlas Copco Secoroc has launched three new products: a series of general purpose DTH hammers, an oil-free waterwell DTH hammer and a new RC hammer.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Selecting the right grease for rolling bearings
More than 40% of all premature failures of rolling bearings are caused by the inadequate or incorrect selection of lubricant, according to Schaeffler (UK) Ltd.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Atlas Copco upgrades range of compressors
Atlas Copco says newly-launched improvements to its 11-30 kW GA+/GA VSD compressor range have resulted in world-class, free-air delivery.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Atlas Copco launches scaling rig for fast tramming
Atlas Copco has launched a new version of its Scaletec scaling rig, which it says gives operators a stronger and faster scaling tool in mines and tunnels.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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P&H advances heavy rigs
P&H Mining Equipment has produced its most advanced, heavy-duty mining production drill yet, the 320XPC. A total of five 320XPCs are now working at iron ore and copper mines in North America and South America.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Sandvik GT60s boost life and penetration
Longer life, higher penetration rates and cleaner holes are among the benefits of a new generation of Sandvik GT60 button bits called RT300, according to the manufacturer.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Glasmedia offers customers sustainable filter material
Glasmedia is a new, sustainable, recycled filter material that is manufactured from sustainable, recycled container glass.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Drilcorp shows off new Beretta
County Durham, UK-based Drilcorp has taken delivery of a new Beretta T151S drilling rig with a 20t pullback capacity.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Perforator extends drill rods
Perforator Ltd, in conjunction with its German parent company, is now able to offer a range of drill rods for the mining, tunnelling, well- and ground-drilling sectors.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Enigma unveils e-lock 3 immobilisers
Enigma Vehicle Systems has launched the new e-lock 3 immobiliser, which works in conjunction with the company’s Skyline GPS tracking, security and telematics system.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Shell rolls out lubrication quartet
Shell has launched four lubrication services to help improve an organisation’s performance and reduce operational downtime.
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17 Dec 2008 |
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Apageo staf put to test
Apageo has created the Staf, a new system of self-boring casing for pressuremeter testing in non-homogeneous or overburden layers. Apageo plans demos and training in its factory or on-site.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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nnew US data solution
US-based Dataforensics has developed software solution PLog to help facilitate companies’ compliance with Eurocode 7, part 2.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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SANDVIK’S HAMMER TRIO
Three new families of DTH hammers from Sandvik and a wide new range of button bits armed with XT48, the world’s hardest and toughest cemented-carbide, have been launched for rock drillers.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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DANDO hits the core
Due to the success of its Destroyer range of PCD core bits, Dando has expanded the number of items of coring equipment offered with the Destroyer label.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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EC proposes harmony
The European Commission (EC) has proposed regulation laying down harmonised conditions for marketing construction products.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Terraplus’ ABS probe
Terraplus has also introduced the ABS Anchor Borehole Scanner, a stand-alone borehole probe providing 360° optical scanning in short and slim drill-holes.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Autodesk tech update
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Terex keeps noise low
Terex is launching all-new T70, T90 and T120 Super Quiet Generators that incorporate Tier III-compliant engines and standard 110% spill containment.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Pile’s champ logs on
Pile Dynamics has introduced the cross-hole analyser model CHAMP, which performs cross-hole sonic logging on drilled shafts, cast in situ and bored piles, and single-hole logging on auger-cast piles.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Reflex opens regional service centres
REFLEX has recently established two major regional service centres in Perth, Western Australia, and Timmins (Ontario), Canada.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Wassara opens Chilean arm to target local market
WASSARA AB has established a subsidiary, Wassara Limitada, in Santiago, Chile, to cultivate the key South American mining market from a Chilean base.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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LKAB venture to address Swedish mine safety
ATLAS Copco has won an order to supply mining company LKAB with equipment for rock reinforcement, to increase safety at its mines in Kiruna and Malmberget, Sweden.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Screw-thread update
The simplicity and longevity of screw thread standards mean that sometimes 50 years can pass between revisions. As industries globalise, however, it is important that manufacturers produce screws that are able to be used universally and across all sectors.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Beretta plans to consolidate ops into one huge site
DURING the course of the next 10 months, all Beretta company operations will be switched to a single 5,000m2 facility, this too based at Besana Brianza, Italy.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Brandrill acquires Globe Drill eco-drill for WA mine
WESTERN Australia-based Brandrill has taken delivery of a new Globe Drill KAL500 eco-drill for the Sunrise Dam gold-mine project.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Sullair tailors hands-on training
HANDS-on air compressor training courses offered by Sullair Australia are providing the Australian industry with vital practical experience in compressor maintenance and operation.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Screwfast secures Spanish deals
SCREWFAST Foundations was approached in mid-December 2006 by a large energy provider based in Madrid to enquire if its screw piles would be suitable for solar farms being erected nationwide.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Quality break-out clamps ‘offer speed and safety’
BREAK-OUT clamps are the safest method of making and breaking down-hole tooling strings.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Kontro delivery pledge
Pump manufacturer HMD Kontro says many pump makers are quoting extended delivery times, meaning projects are delayed or rescheduled
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26 Nov 2008 |
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DTH hammer rotation unit drill speeds uprated
A NEW series of hydraulically powered rotation units for use with any type of DTH hammer in the 92-203mm range as well as in-the-hole (ITH) underground production work with Simba drill rigs, has been introduced by Atlas Copco.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Atlas Copco’s compressor range raises the bar
MEETING the demands of drilling contractors to drill ever-deeper and larger-diameter holes at the fastest penetration rates, Atlas Copco has introduced its DrillAir range of compressors; providing the largest air volume with the highest air pressure in the portable compressor industry, according to the manufacturer.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Atlas Copco Exploration Products opens North Bay facility
ATLAS Copco has inaugurated a facility for making exploration products and rock reinforcement consumables in North Bay, Canada.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Dando rig reappears in Tajikistan 22 years on
A DANDO 220 rig has resurfaced in Tajikistan, after 22 years’ service.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Sandvik’s new twin service supports surface hammers
SANDVIK has launched two innovative services to support its line of surface top hammer drills.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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SonicSampDrill’s bits rock!
WITH SonicSampDrill’s (SSD’s) CompactRotoSonic, MidSonic and LargeSonic, drilling in rock is now possible. SSD has designed special bits to go with the sonic-proof casing it manufactures.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Fraste parades full rig fleet for Geofluid’s 30th anniversary
THIS year, the 2008 Geofluid exhibition celebrated its 30th anniversary, since it was launched in 1978. Fraste has been continuously exhibiting its rigs at the show, which has provided a continuous contact with the international drilling world.
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Product manufacturing echoes housebuilding slump
THE sharp decline in UK housebuilding experienced since the start of the year has now translated into a dramatic fall in sales for product manufacturers in the second quarter of 2008 according to the latest ‘Industry Barometer’ from Ernst & Young and the Construction Products Association.
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01 Aug 2008 |
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MDL goes global
A FIRST transatlantic franchise has been set up by York UK-based laser-measurement technology specialist Measurement Devices Ltd (MDL) to capitalise on its growing success in Canada. Thomas Engineering Ltd of Manotick Ontario has been given exclusive rights to be an authorised MDL service training calibration and repair centre for Canada carrying specialist testing equipment.
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01 Aug 2008 |
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Screen test for innovative Ingetrol
Ingetrol is leading the wave of the future in drill rig control panels
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01 Aug 2008 |
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Atlas Copco opens a plant in China
SWEDISH manufacturer Atlas Copco has opened a new plant in Wuxi China which replaces an old factory and adds capacity. The facility will manufacture diamond bits for regional markets as well as casing shoes and reaming shells for global markets.
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01 Aug 2008 |
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Van Elle puts OnSite data online
VAN Elle one of the UK’s leading geotechnical piling and foundation contractors has developed a bespoke automated drilling and grouting management system in conjunction with C A Design Services Ltd. The new OnSite system eliminates the need for paper records by using touchscreen technology. Engineers on site can now enter all drilling log data directly into a database and monitor site progress all via the web.
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01 Aug 2008 |
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Getac unveils ‘hard as nails` notebook
GETAC INC a specialist rugged-mobile computer manufacturer has unveiled details of its new fully-rugged notebook the B300.
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01 Aug 2008 |
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Sonic Sampling & Supply designs new rigs with AMS
COMBINING the modern sonic technology of SonicSampDrill and robust drill rigs from AMS a new sonic crawler for the CS and CRS heads will make its debut this summer.
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01 Aug 2008 |
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Boart Longyear releases new rod and head assembly
BOART Longyear has released the Quick Descent head assembly and Variable Wall (V-Wall) coring rod. The two new products combine with Boart’s Stage3 diamond coring bit released in March 2007 to form the High Productivity Coring System.
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01 Aug 2008 |
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Earth Contact offers new helical soil nails
KANSASBASED Earth Contact Products (ECP) has announced an improved method when securing a ‘face of a cut’ after excavation over a tieback anchor system approach.
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01 Aug 2008 |
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Meehan Drilling speeds ahead with dual rotary
County Louth Ireland-based Meehan Drilling added a Foremost DR-24 Dual Rotary drill rig to its fleet in January
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01 Aug 2008 |
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Keynetix teams up with EarthSoft for data system
SOFTWARE developer Keynetix Ltd has signed a collaborative development agreement with US environmental specialist EarthSoft Inc the developer of the EQuIS environmental datamanagement system.
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01 Aug 2008 |
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