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Sandvik releases mid-market exploration drill rig range Sandvik’s new exploration drill rigs are specifically aimed at middle markets, which do not require the premium range of Sandvik’s hi-tech versions	Magazine Article	09 May 2012	0 Stars
GeoDrilling Show 2013 GeoDrilling Show, the UK’s largest event dedicated to drilling and related services, will take place in 2013	Magazine Article	09 May 2012	0 Stars
Atlas Copco launches Simba rig quartet Atlas Copco is launching four new long-hole production drill rigs. The Simba ME7 C, the Simba E7 C, the Simba E7 C-ITH for in-the-hole (ITH) hammers, and the Simba W7 C, which is fitted with a water-powered ITH hammer for special applications, join the existing Simba rig fleet	Headline Article	09 May 2012	0 Stars
Bulroc launches range of high-pressure hammers Bulroc UK has launched a new high-pressure down-the-hole hammer range	Magazine Article	09 May 2012	0 Stars
Atlas Copco unveils new rigs Atlas Copco has introduced five new drilling rigs to the market.	Magazine Article	17 Apr 2012	0 Stars
Wassara releases jet grouting hammer Wassara has unveiled a new jet grouting hammer that can be used in all ground formations, preventing the need to switch instruments.	Magazine Article	17 Apr 2012	0 Stars
China’s tax-free push China will allow tax-free import of some drilling equipment that cannot be manufactured domestically, the National Development and Reform Commission said, citing the Energy Administration’s plan for the five years ending 2015.	Magazine Article	17 Apr 2012	0 Stars
Drill Pro Services sources rig US-based Rig Source has sold a Diedrich D-120 drill rig to Drill Pro Services. The purchase marks Drill Pro’s second from the provider.	Magazine Article	17 Apr 2012	0 Stars
Devico improves website Directional core drilling and borehole surveying company Devico has redesigned its website.	Magazine Article	17 Apr 2012	0 Stars
Rig provides more power Oro Verde has secured a more powerful drill rig to improve the efficiency of its current drilling programme at the advanced Chuminga copper-gold project in Chile.	Magazine Article	17 Apr 2012	0 Stars
Cadan’s new drill project Cadan has begun a 12,000m underground deep drilling programme in the Philippines using a recently purchased Longyear 38 drill rig and ancillary equipment capable of hole depths in excess of 500m.	Magazine Article	17 Apr 2012	0 Stars
New geothermal rig Australia-based MB Century will provide a new on-shore drilling rig for Contact Energy’s geothermal development programme in New Zealand.	Magazine Article	17 Apr 2012	0 Stars
Lankelma launches Kiwi cone testing service Specialist geotechnical investigation contractor Lankelma is launching a new cone-penetration testing (CPT) service in New Zealand.	Magazine Article	17 Apr 2012	0 Stars
Boart Longyear’s triple offering Drilling products and services provider Boart Longyear has launched a new bit, rig and app.	Headline Article	17 Apr 2012	0 Stars
BSP at ADSC-IAFD Expo To raise awareness of its products in the North American market, BSP International Foundations is exhibiting at the International Association Foundation Drilling (ADSC-IAFD) Equipment Expo and Technical Conference, held at San Antonio, Texas, on March 14-17	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
ESG gains inshore vessel Environmental Scientifics Group (ESG), the land and marine survey specialist, has boosted its survey capability with the addition of a dedicated inshore vessel	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
YRM adds two rock splitters Yamamoto Rock Machine (YRM) has launched two new models of hydraulic splitter: the 22kN HRB-1000 and 34kN HRB-1700	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
Geocore buys Comacchio rig Geocore Site Investigations has added a new Comacchio MC405 to its fleet of rotary rigs, which includes Comacchio GEO 205, MC 305 and two MC 450-Ps	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
MIHpt probe released Geoprobe has launched a direct-push logging tool for analysing soil	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
Terraplus offers new meter Terraplus has launched the KT-10 S/C magnetic susceptibility/conductivity meter; a handheld instrument that simultaneously measures the magnetic suscept-ibility and conductivity of rock samples or drill cores	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
Bulroc hammer goes deeper Rock-drilling equipment maker Bulroc UK has completed successful field trials of its new Hyper 55 Deep Hole (DH) hammer with a major European operator in the geothermal industry	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
Prolec simplifies with touch-screen control Prolec has introduced a new product range featuring an advanced touch-screen control module to improve operator confidence, ease-of-use and productivity	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
Facelift for Doosan Portable Power line Doosan Portable Power has introduced new branding for its portable air compressors, generators and lighting towers	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
Sonic Drill Corp boosts safety features Sonic Drill Corporation has expanded its range to include two rod-handling systems and a range of safety cages	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
Doosan generates new duo Doosan Portable Power has launched two generators, which meet the EU Stage IIIA engine emission regulations that came into force on January 2011	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
Froude Hofmann rolls out test rig for mobile drilling platforms Engine-testing systems manufacturer Froude Hofmann and its wholly owned subsidiary, Go Power Systems, have developed a new drilling test rig for Boart Longyear	Magazine Article	14 Mar 2012	0 Stars
ABB wins award Power and automation technologies company, ABB, has won the 2011 Automation Award in Germany for its new, energy-efficient synchronous reluctance motor and drive package.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
Atlas Copco unveils advanced Hurricane booster and portable compressor A new Hurricane booster and portable compressor have been launched by Atlas Copco Portable Energy.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
Calls for vibration safety Vibration safety specialist Reactec has called for the UK construction industry to implement the most up-to-date safety measures to keep workers safe from vibration injuries, rather than doing the bare minimum to meet regulatory guidelines.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
New rollover feed system for Atlas rig Atlas Copco has added a new rollover feed system to its Flexi-ROC T15 R radio-controlled rigs.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
Brushless fuel pump Federal-Mogul has developed the EcoFlo diesel fuel lift pump.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
Atlas Copco silence kit responds to demands for quieter drilling Atlas Copco’s latest drill-rig silence kit will cut drilling noise to a new low level, reducing nuisance for operators and others on the worksite, people living in the area and passers-by, according to the company.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
Sandvik and Flanders link up for autonomous drills Sandvik Mining and Construction has entered a formal partnership with electric-power systems and large motors manufacturer Flanders Electric to automate surface-mining drill rigs and provide autonomous operation.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
Smith Bits tackles geothermal and high temperature jobs Schlumberger operation Smith Bits has announced the launch of its Kaldera roller cone bits, which use advanced materials technology to provide an engineered sealing and lubrication system for geothermal and high-temperature drilling applications.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
Eye on Earth global mapping A new global web service allowing users to create maps and visualise data on environmental issues is now live.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
Bauer at Intermat BAUER Maschinen Group will be exhibiting a broad spectrum of its specialist foundation equipment and showcasing new and innovative ideas, plant and equipment on Stand E2 D 010 at INTERMAT 2012 in Paris.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
HammerHead rolls out new Roughneck pneumatic system US-based earth-tool company HammerHead has launched its new Roughneck Pneumatic Rock Hammer system, which it claims can turn any horizontal directional drill into a highly productive rock-drilling machine.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
Light tower released Larson Electronics’ Magnalight has released the WAL-TP-2X6670 tripod-mounted light tower with HID fixtures.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
Volvo adds flexibility with modular Hauler Chassis Volvo Construction Equipment has launched a new modular Hauler Chassis concept, which allows its F-Series articulated haulers to be fitted with an array of superstructures to enable them to be used in a wide range of applications.	Magazine Article	02 Feb 2012	0 Stars
Dando delivers to MoD Dando has delivered a Watertec 12.8 prototype water-well machine to the Ministry of Defence.	Magazine Article	13 Dec 2011	0 Stars
New Rock-Box South African Mpact Plastic Containers offers the Rock-Box plastic core tray.	Magazine Article	13 Dec 2011	0 Stars
Geoprobe concrete breaker Geoprobe has released the GH80 concrete breaker, for use with its model 8040DT rig.	Magazine Article	13 Dec 2011	0 Stars
Kensa rolls out videos to help GSHP installers Kensa Heat Pumps has launched a series of short videos, aimed at educating installers of groundsource heat pumps (GSHPs) or those looking to branch into installing the technology.	Magazine Article	13 Dec 2011	0 Stars
AMETEK unveils pressure calibrators AMETEK Test & Calibration Instruments has unveiled two intrinsically safe pressure calibrators for use in hazardous oil, gas,petrochemical and other applications.	Magazine Article	13 Dec 2011	0 Stars
Maptek offers mid-range laser scanner Maptek has unveiled the I-Site 8400 laser scanner, suitable for conducting routine survey, topographic and volumetric tasks at mine sites.	Magazine Article	13 Dec 2011	0 Stars
New Sandvik GT60 tube system Sandvik has developed a new tube system and a range of tailored rock-drilling tools, which it claimed will ensure hole straightness,high penetration rates and long service life.	Magazine Article	13 Dec 2011	0 Stars
Symetri goes Platinum Symetri, part of Astrium GEO-Information Services, has been designated as an Autodesk Platinum Tier Value-Added Reseller (VAR).	Magazine Article	13 Dec 2011	0 Stars
Tensar wins patent case Ground-stabilisation specialist Tensar has successfully defended its TriAx product range against several alleged Chinese patent infringements	Magazine Article	08 Nov 2011	0 Stars
X-ray analysis A new X-ray imaging detector may offer a powerful new means of characterising mineral ores, according to CSIRO	Magazine Article	08 Nov 2011	0 Stars
Redpath unveils Redbore 90 Mining contractor and engineering firm Redpath has launched a new raise drill to meet growing demand for 4.5-5.5m diameter raises that longer than 600m	Magazine Article	08 Nov 2011	0 Stars
DMT unveils SUMMIT II Compact HS data recorder Essen-based DMT Company has unveiled its new SUMMIT II Compact HS acoustic recorder, which uses seismic data to evaluate the status of a structure	Magazine Article	08 Nov 2011	0 Stars
CompAir launches oil-free website CompAir has launched a website to explain the benefits of oil-free air compressors, and provide advice on how manufacturers can reduce maintenance and costs	Magazine Article	08 Nov 2011	0 Stars
Soilmec rolls out 4,000th unit Trevi Group company Soilmec, which designs and constructs equipment and accessories for foundations and drilling, has celebrated the production of its 4,000th machine	Magazine Article	08 Nov 2011	0 Stars
Maptek revamps I-Site Studio Maptek, a developer of hi-tech solutions for the mining industry, has released version 3.5 of its laser-scan modelling software I-Site Studio	Magazine Article	08 Nov 2011	0 Stars
GECCO2 launches thermal response rig UK-based GECCO2 launched its new thermal response test (TRT) rig at the Bygg Reis Deg Exhibition in Lillestrom, Norway, on October 19-23	Magazine Article	08 Nov 2011	0 Stars
Terra Sonic releases TSi 150 series Terra Sonic International, a leading manufacturer of sonic drilling rigs, downhole tooling, and support equipment, has introduced the TSi 150 series of sonic rigs	Magazine Article	08 Nov 2011	0 Stars
CompAir upgrades SmartAir CompAir has released the SmartAir Lite compressor controller, and a new visualisation package for its SmartAir Master	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
Sandvik at Steinexpo 2011 Sandvik Mining and Construction showcased a range of products at the European working quarry show, Steinexpo 2011	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
100th drill from Versadrill	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
100th drill from Versadrill Canadian drill-maker Versadrill has produced its 100th drill	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
BL78 vibrator from Invicta Invicta has introduced an 8-bolt BL78 frame to its range of foot- mounted rotary electric vibrators.	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
Roadvision LED lamps ROADVISION’s new LEDrive LED driving lamps are manufactured with light emitting diodes (LEDs) rather than regular halogen or HID Xenon light bulbs	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
New Atlas Pit Viper cab Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions has released a new cab for its Pit Viper 270 blasthole drill rig series	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
AMS offers compact Roto-Sonic 26-T The new Compact Roto-Sonic 26-T (CRS 26-T) from AMS combines both rotation and vibration drilling techniques to drill deeper, faster and bigger boreholes	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
Ausdrill picks Thompson welder UK-based friction-welding specialist Thompson has supplied a friction-welding machine to Australian drilling equipment manufacturer Remet Engineers, a subsidiary of mining services provider Ausdrill	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
Atlas Copco hands drillers T-WiZ system Atlas Copco has launched the Secoroc T-WiZ range of T-thread drilling systems	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
Sonic Drill Corp study claims ‘stunning performance’ for sonic Sonic Drill Corporation has released figures that it claims demonstrate the “remarkable capabilities” of sonic drilling technology	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
TT rolls out new generation of soil-displacement hammers Tracto-Technik has launched a new generation of soil displacement hammers. The Grundomat N series will initially be available in Germany, before being introduced to the international market in 2012	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
Bauer launches BG 30 rotary rig Bauer Maschinen’s BG 30-BS 95 rotary drilling rig is an improved and adapted version of its bestselling BG 28-BS 80 model	Magazine Article	12 Oct 2011	0 Stars
3D MSI wins Leica Geosystems’ award Leica Geosystems has announced 3D Mine Surveying International (3D MSI) as the winner of the 2011 Leica Geosystems High Definition Surveying (HDS) Innovation Award	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2011	0 Stars
Geology map for Kearny County revised A full-colour map of Kearny County in southwestern Kansas is available from the Kansas Geological Survey, based at the University of Kansas	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2011	0 Stars
BX drilling extends range Idaho-based BX Drilling Supply has begun manufacturing core boxes and casing that can be custom-designed for the needs of each drilling or mining project, the firm said	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2011	0 Stars
Casagrande C6 XP boasts ‘extra performance’ Casagrande has launched an ‘Extra Performance’ version of its best-selling C6 crawler drilling rig	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2011	0 Stars
Soilmec adds LHR conversion kits Soilmec has released a dedicated low-headroom conversion kit for its SR-65, SR-70 and SR-80 rigs for deep, large-diameter piles	Magazine Article	03 Aug 2011	0 Stars
Eijkelkamp’s Beeker samples submerged soil sediments The new Beeker sediment sampler from Eijkelkamp Agrisearch Equipment is suitable for taking undisturbed samples from submerged soil	Magazine Article	03 Aug 2011	0 Stars
Devico rolls out new warranty programme Devico, a global supplier of borehole surveying systems, has launched the Profit Advantage Warranty Programme, which has been made available on all Devico products	Magazine Article	03 Aug 2011	0 Stars
GECCO2 sells TRT rig to Norway Ground-source specialist GECCO2 has achieved its first export sale with the supply of a bespoke thermal response test (TRT) rig to ABK Machines in Norway.	Magazine Article	03 Aug 2011	0 Stars
PDI/FGE tests the integrity of concrete A new solution for evaluating the integrity of concrete foundations has been developed by Pile Dynamics (PDI) in partnership with Foundation & Geotechnical Engineering (FGE)	Magazine Article	03 Aug 2011	0 Stars
Geobrugg rolls out Deltax slope mesh DELTAX is an innovative new slope stabilisation mesh from Geobrugg, the Swiss manufacturer of slope protection and stabilisation systems	Magazine Article	03 Aug 2011	0 Stars
Bauer sells TBA 300 deep driller Bauer Group has sold its first TBA 300 deep-drilling rig	Magazine Article	03 Aug 2011	0 Stars
Minova relaunches website Rock-support specialist Minova has relaunched its website.	Magazine Article	01 Jun 2011	0 Stars
Bachy adds new Carbon Calculator Bachy Soletanche has launched a Carbon Calculator for plant and piling professionals.	Magazine Article	01 Jun 2011	0 Stars
Alpine adds vessel Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey has launched the R/V Shearwater multi-use research vessel.	Magazine Article	01 Jun 2011	0 Stars
Energold expands fleet Energold has reported a successful March quarter for 2011.	Magazine Article	01 Jun 2011	0 Stars
Eijkelkamp adds Sorbisense groundwater sampler to range Eijkelkamp Earth Sampling Group has added the new Sorbisense groundwater-sampling system to its product range	Magazine Article	01 Jun 2011	0 Stars
TERRA-TEC takes Klemm rig TERRA-TEC Grundbautechnik has taken delivery of a new Klemm KR 806-3F drill rig.	Magazine Article	01 Jun 2011	0 Stars
BGS publishes City soil survey The British Geological Survey (BGS) has completed the largest ever environmental survey of London’s soils.	Magazine Article	01 Jun 2011	0 Stars
New GyroTracers for Abim Abim Solutions has updated its range of surveying equipment.	Magazine Article	18 May 2011	0 Stars
Eijkelkamp Foundation born To celebrate its centenary, Eijkelkamp Earth Sampling Group has established the Eijkelkamp Foundation.	Magazine Article	18 May 2011	0 Stars
Italswiss rolls out new grout pumps Italswiss Engineering has released several new models in its popular range of Marmotta mixing and grouting pumps	Magazine Article	18 May 2011	0 Stars
Clear Solutions aids longest pipeline ever installed by HDD Clear Solutions International has supplied drilling fluids and provided engineering support for a recent HDD project	Magazine Article	18 May 2011	0 Stars
AMS unveils fresh catalogue AMS has released a new product catalogue, detailing its full range of equipment	Magazine Article	18 May 2011	0 Stars
Mustang relaunches site US drilling contractor Mustang Geothermal has relaunched its corporate website	Magazine Article	18 May 2011	0 Stars
Minova offers hollow roofbolt Minova has introduced a new solution for roofbolting – the Novobolt Q2.	Magazine Article	18 May 2011	0 Stars
Foundation Piling orders custom-built Tescar rig UK-based Foundation Piling has confirmed that it will take delivery of a new Tescar CF3 SC rig immediately after the GeoDrilling 2011 show	Magazine Article	18 May 2011	0 Stars
MARL to test out SubSea off California MARL Technologies is reportedly due to test its new SubSea drill rig in waters off the coast of California, US	Magazine Article	18 May 2011	0 Stars
Casagrande named UK dealer Casagrande UK has been appointed as the sole UK distributor for GEAX, an Italian manufacturer of piling drill rigs	Magazine Article	18 May 2011	0 Stars
CompressingCarbon live On April 4, CompAir launched its new carbon-reduction website for compressed air users	Magazine Article	18 Apr 2011	0 Stars
Fordia introduces HERO 11 Fordia’s HERO 11 series of diamond core bits made its debut on the Canadian market in March.	Magazine Article	18 Apr 2011	0 Stars
CompAir extends L-RS CompAir has extended its L-RS range of regulated speed compressors from 7.5kW to 250kW.	Magazine Article	18 Apr 2011	0 Stars
Solinst updates guide An updated version of the Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide for use with software version 1.1.1 is online. Telemetry systems offer instant	Magazine Article	18 Apr 2011	0 Stars
Terraplus unveils KT-10 S/C Terraplus has launched the KT-10 S/C meter, which simultaneously measures the magnetic susceptibility and conductivity of loose samples and cores.	Magazine Article	18 Apr 2011	0 Stars
New rigs for KenGen Kenyan power-generation firm KenGen has acquired two drilling rigs at a cost of £23.5 million.	Magazine Article	18 Apr 2011	0 Stars
Bumper offering from Boart Boart Longyear announced seven new drilling products at the annual International Convention and Trade Show of Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), which was held in Toronto, Canada, in March.	Magazine Article	18 Apr 2011	0 Stars
Vermeer sticks with HammerHead Vermeer confirmed that its dealers would continue to offer HammerHead directional drilling products, including Mole piercing tools and HDD tooling, such as TriHawk, Hawkeye and SplineLok.	Magazine Article	18 Apr 2011	0 Stars
Conexpo cache from Atlas Copco Atlas Copco launched a myriad of new construction drilling products at Conexpo in March.	Magazine Article	18 Apr 2011	0 Stars
Sandvik rolls out DI550 DTH rig In March, Sandvik launched the first model in its new-generation DTH drill rig range at Conexpo 2011 in Las Vegas, US – the DI550	Magazine Article	18 Apr 2011	0 Stars
Isatis 2011 released Geovariances has released the latest version of its flagship software solution, Isatis 2011.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2011	0 Stars
Soilnst appoints RS Hydro Solinst Canada has appointed RS Hydro as exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2011	0 Stars
Zetica releases In brief new UXB maps Zetica has released an updated set of its unexploded bomb (UXB) risk maps for the Greater London area on its website.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2011	0 Stars
New Klemm rig for Southern Piling Klemm distributor Skelair International has supplied the first UK-based Klemm KR709-2 rig to contractor Southern Piling.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2011	0 Stars
Wassara adds W70 Wassara has launched the latest addition to its range of drilling tools: the W70 hammer for the construction and mining sectors.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2011	0 Stars
Sandvik unveils 3D navigation Sandvik has launched a new 3D navigation system for surface drilling, the TIM3D, to aid operators.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2011	0 Stars
Drillmec heads to Belarus Drillmec has won a second order worth €10 million from Belarusbased JSC Seismotekhnika, a specialist manufacturer of seismic machinery and small drill rigs.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2011	0 Stars
AMS delivers PowerProbes Ecoterra of Mexico City, Mexico, has purchased two AMS 9100-SK PowerProbe rigs, which were delivered in late November 2010.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2011	0 Stars
ALS mobilises drills for Indian port Moerdijk-based ALS (Freight Management Nederland), and ALS Belgie have shipped three large hydraulic foundation machines from Belgium to India.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2011	0 Stars
Pile Dynamics updates integrity tester Pile Dynamics has launched the PIT-X2 Pile Integrity Tester (PIT), an updated version of its popular PIT-X model.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2011	0 Stars
CompAir control system CompAir has launched the DELCOS XL, a built-in, easy-to-use touch screen controller that ensures the reliable and efficient operation of its rotary screw compressors.	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
GyroTracer off to Poland Poland-based geophysics provider Geofizyka Torun has bought a latest generation, Stockholm Precision Tools (SPT) North-seeking GyroTracer.	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
New Comacchio MC 602 rig Comacchio will launch the new MC 602 drill rig at the Samoter trade show, to be held in Verona, Italy, from March 2-6.	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
Trevi scoops contracts Trevi Group has recently been awarded contracts amounting to €80 million	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
AMC delivers ‘pitless’ and ‘drier’ drilling AMC Drilling Fluids and Products, a subsidiary of Australian manufacturer Imdex, has reported exciting developments with its product: the Solids Control Unit (SCU).	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
Boomer XE4 C stuns Swedish contractor Atlas Copco’s new four-boom drill rig – the Boomer XE4 C – developed in partnership with Nordic tunnelling contractor Veidekke, is proving its worth at the Hede-Älvängen railway project near Gothenburg in Sweden.	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
Klemm launches universal drill rig German manufacturer Klemm has unveiled the universal KR 909-1 drill rig.	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
Sonic readies compact rig for shipping Sonic Drill Corp has released the SDC-350 sonic drill rig, which can fit into a 6m shipping container for easy transport to and from job sites.	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
Fordia unveils Eider drill series Canadian rig manufacturers Fordia and Versadrill have launched the Eider series of diamond core drill rigs.	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
Liebherr triumphs in competitive trial A Liebherr LB 28 rotary drill rig came out top in a trial conducted by Kapitalstroy, one of Russia’s largest construction companies.	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
AMS announces PowerProbe rig Sampling specialist AMS has launched the 9570-VTR PowerProbe drill rig, which combines highpowered, direct push and augering capabilities with operator-friendly engineering, according to the firm.	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
Keynetix selects tablet PC for logging Geotechnical software specialists Keynetix and The Drilling Academy, have chosen the JLT 8404 tablet PC to provide reliable weatherproof computing power for their specialist borehole-logging software.	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
GeoMEM releases Surfer 10 Technical and engineering software specialist GeoMEM, has announced the release of version 10 of Surfer, the mapping, contouring and terrain modelling software produced by Golden Software.	Magazine Article	04 Feb 2011	0 Stars
Fordia orients drillers with the new CorientR for simpler core marking Drilling tool specialist Fordia has launched a new core-orientation system called CorientR.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Terraplus Spots Radon Terraplus has expanded its range of radiation-detection systems by offering customers a line of radon detectors.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Varel takes on Renegade Rotary Percussion System Drill bit manufacturer Varel International has signed a letter of intent to acquire the rotary percussion system (RPS) product line and assets of Renegade Drilling Tools.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Vixen Onyx safety trainer We all know how important it is to wear appropriate safety shoes or boots when working on site; however, finding footwear that not only complies with the relevant safety legislation, but is also comfortable can be a challenge.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Summit receives first Compact-Roto-Sonic rig Summit Drilling of New Jersey, US, has taken delivery of its first S-27CRS-T all-terrain, Compact-Roto-Sonic rig from USExploration Equipment.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Schramm sets sail with the US Navy SCHRAMM has reportedly won an order valued at US$12 million from Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support in Philadelphia, the US combat logistics support agency.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Meehan boosts water well fleet Meehan Drilling specialises in the provision of drilling and ground-engineering services to clients involved in the public, commercial, domestic and agricultural sectors.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Power partners Stockholm Precision Tools (SPT) has established an agreement with Ingetrol to offer the SPT north-seeking gyro, down-hole survey instrument to the mining and mineral exploration industries in South America.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Proquip improves flexible risers Proquip Direct has supplied its Boreline flexible riser in the UK for the past ten years, having currently sold in excess of 37,000m.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Sanderson rig roll-out Sanderson Drilling recently took delivery of two new drill rigs: a Hydco 1200H multi-purpose diamond and reverse-circulation drill rig and an Atlas Copco U6 underground drill rig.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Boomer XL3 D rig Atlas Copco has launched a new direct-controlled drill rig for working in large tunnels in civil-engineering projects – the Boomer XL3 D.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Sandvik and Cubex team up for QXR SANDVIK Mining and Construction has signed a global partnership agreement with Canadian-based drill-rig manufacturer Cubex for the distribution of QXR surface drills.	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Energold inaugurates 100th rig WITH rising demand from its clients, Energold Drilling has continued to extend its positive quarterly growth since early 2009.	Headline Article	21 Dec 2010	0 Stars
Rock Fall steps up safety with metal-free boot Rock Fall UK has announced the latest addition to its Tomcat Roc-Met range of integrally guarded metatarsal footwear – the TC4000A Flint boot	Magazine Article	23 Nov 2010	0 Stars
Globe tests GT3000 Rig Globe Drill has started testing its new geothermal drill rig, the GT3000, in Merredin, Western Australia	Magazine Article	23 Nov 2010	0 Stars
Explosion-proof Trolex Trolex’s Exd explosion and flameproof Connectors are now available in stainless steel for use in underground mining and hazardous industrial applications.	Magazine Article	23 Nov 2010	0 Stars
Hydco 350 RC for Orbit Hydco has completed the fabrication of a new 350 RC drilling rig for Australian exploration specialist Orbit Drilling at its Perth factory.	Magazine Article	23 Nov 2010	0 Stars
Atlas Copco delivers Atlas Copco’s Construction & Mining Technique business has received orders for underground drilling rigs from Leighton Contractors India	Magazine Article	23 Nov 2010	0 Stars
Skelair takes on EMCI rigs Newly appointed as the UK distributor for the full range of EMCI drilling rigs, Skelair International has recently taken delivery of the first EMCI machine for its growing rental fleet.	Magazine Article	23 Nov 2010	0 Stars
CapIT online construction cost and carbon tool goes live Mott MacDonald has launched its first online construction cost and carbon tool, CapIT, with endorsement from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).	Magazine Article	23 Nov 2010	0 Stars
Casagrande unveils the B175 Casagrande’s latest drill rig, the new B175, made its debut at the Geofluid 2010 tradeshow in Piacenza, Italy, in October.	Magazine Article	23 Nov 2010	0 Stars
Futuristic Atlas Copco Atlas Copco has revealed a new, futuristic surface crawler drill rig at the Shanghai World Expo, from May 1 to October 31.	Magazine Article	23 Nov 2010	0 Stars
Boart rolls out XRH range of rotary heads Boart Longyear has released the new XRH range of rotary drill heads.	Magazine Article	23 Nov 2010	0 Stars
New wares from Atlas Copco Atlas Copco Secoroc has released the Secoroc PARD system, designed to boost rotary drilling performance by combining the best DTH and rotary drilling technology.	Magazine Article	18 Oct 2010	0 Stars
Clark introduces Ingersoll compressor on world stage DOOSAN Portable Power dealer Clark Equipment showcased the new XXHP1270/XHP1500FCAT Ingersoll Rand air compressor at the Drill 2010 exhibition, which took place in Adelaide, Australia, on September 22-25.	Magazine Article	18 Oct 2010	0 Stars
Dynamic PIR update Pile Dynamics has launched an updated version of its Pile Installation Recorder (PIR), used to monitor the installation of augered cast-in-place, CFA and drilled displacement piles.	Magazine Article	18 Oct 2010	0 Stars
Bulroc adds deeper Hyper BULROC UK has recently added a new deep-hole model to its Hyper range of percussive DTH hammers.	Magazine Article	18 Oct 2010	0 Stars
Glasmedia gains accreditation It has been just over a year since Stuart Well Services launched its sustainable filter and backfill media, Glasmedia, for drilling applications, since when the company has sold in excess of 750t.	Magazine Article	18 Oct 2010	0 Stars
New Klemm rig for Skelair KLEMM distributor Skelair International has recently taken delivery of a KR707-1W, one of the latest models in Klemm’s range of rigs specifically designed for geothermal use.	Magazine Article	18 Oct 2010	0 Stars
New geothermal drill rig from Tracto-Technik TRACTO TECHNIK’S new Geodrill 20V was developed especially for sinking geothermal bores and operates using the twin-head bore principle.	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2010	0 Stars
New Terraplus probe TERRAPLUS is offering the new QL-40IP borehole-induced polarisation probe, which is compatible with the company’s well established Matrix borehole-logging system.	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2010	0 Stars
TT GPR borehead Tracto Technik has unveiled its new GPR horizontal directional drilling borehead with durable antennas, and ‘look ahead and look sideways’ capability.	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Niton unveils XL2 hand-held analyser NITON UK has announced the launch of the latest model in its range of non-destructive hand-held XRF analysers – the Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 GOLDD.	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2010	0 Stars
CompAir rolls out TurboScrew compressors COMPAIR has launched a new, fuel-efficient range of three high-pressure portable compressors.	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Atlas Copco relaunches compressed air manual ATLAS Copco has launched the latest edition of its comprehensive ‘Compressed Air Manual’.	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Boart unveils DeltaBase 95GT rig Boart Longyear has launched the new DeltaBase 95GT (DB95GT) rig for geothermal market applications.	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Geoprobe delivery for Cascade CASCADE Drilling, a US-based, full-service drilling provider, has acquired its first Geoprobe 8040DT drill rig.	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Mincon rushes to the rescue in Chile In one of the most dramatic rescue stories of the year, drill-hammer manufacturer Mincon, is working with drilling contractor, Terraservice, and South American equipment distributer, Drillers Supply, to establish lines of communication with the 33 miners trapped underground in Copiapo, Chile.	Magazine Article	14 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Audie unveils light, but durable rig South Africa-based Audie Steel & Engineering has launched what it says is a light, reliable and durable drill rig “that doesn’t cost a fortune”.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Junttan’s new rig in serial production First introduced at Bauma 2010, Junttan’s new PMx20 pile-driving rig will step into serial production in the autumn.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Cubex beats the big freeze with Scorpion Cubex has launched the Scorpion drill, designed specifically for a freeze hole-drilling application in a uranium mine	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Putzmeister invents sliding pipe rheometer Concrete pump manufacturer Putzmeister has created a ‘sliding pipe rheometer’, which it says establishes the required pressure for concrete pumps quickly.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Deutz base in China Deutz is establishing a sales and service company in China. The Germany-based engine maker already has two joint ventures in China for its locally manufactured engines.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Chemgrout grouts dam US-based ChemGrout has supplied grouting equipment for the Reventazon Dam project in Costa Rica.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
British Army opts for Dando prototype The UK’s longest-established drilling rig manufacturer, Dando Drilling International, has received an endorsement from what it says is possibly Europe’s most exacting customer.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Geothermal testing Geothermal Supplies now offers thermal conductivity testing. The UK-based firm can turn around a test sample within 24 hours.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
New pile dynamics ICAP US-based Pile Dynamics has announced iCAP – instant signal matching, based on the CAPWAP logic.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Cutting & Wear adds new wares Over the last 18 months, Cutting & Wear, a family-run business in Rotherham, north England, has developed a series of new products...	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
GeoMEM becomes UK and Ireland rep for Devico’s borehole surveyors GeoMEM, the UK-based independent reseller of Earth Science software and borehole data-gathering and analysis software and instruments, has been appointed as the UK and Ireland representative for Devico’s borehole survey tools.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Fraste powers up foundation drillers Seven years on from the first MITO 40, Italy-based Fraste has renewed its foundation-drilling rig range by launching a new MITO 40.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Chenalord rolls out new hammer range Chenalord, the UK manufacturer of drilling consumables such as shock absorbers, adaptors and drill rods, is launching a new line of hammers.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Atlas Copco delivers portable compressors to GeoPacific Two Atlas Copco oil-injected, rotary screw, portable compressors – a XRVS 476 and a XRXS 566 – have been delivered to borehole-drilling specialist GeoPacific of Malaysia.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Testconsult adds dynamic line to micropile testers UK-based Testconsult’s pile-testing department has extended its range of dynamic services by introducing a track-mounted, 1t, self-propelled drop-weight system and a hand-held, 0.1t, micropile-testing system.	Magazine Article	06 Sep 2010	0 Stars
Van Walt launches SMS Well Modem Van Walt has unveiled a well modem that uses SMS (text)/GPRS for remote wireless data communications.	Magazine Article	05 Aug 2010	0 Stars
Nibe gains two firms NIBE Energy Systems (previously NIBE Heating) has acquired two new companies: ABK in Norway and Lotus Heating Systems in Denmark.	Magazine Article	05 Aug 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	05 Aug 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	05 Aug 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	05 Aug 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	05 Aug 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	05 Aug 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	05 Aug 2010	0 Stars
Boart upstages other bits Boart Longyear has upgraded and expanded its Stage diamond coring bit line.	Magazine Article	05 Aug 2010	0 Stars
IMER signs pump deal The IMER Group concrete machinery division is launching an innovative and complete range of truck-mounted concrete pumps.	Magazine Article	05 Aug 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	05 Aug 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
Sandvik’s Camlatch system for core barrels catching on One of Sandvik’s latest developments is its Camlatch latching system for core barrels.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
New geosoft software Geosoft has released CET Grid Analysis software, developed by the University of Western Australia’s Centre for Exploration Targeting.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Jun 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
Sonicsamp expands SonicSampDrill has moved into new premises in Giesbeek, the Netherlands.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
Schlumberger-Smith Schlumberger and Smith International have approved a definitive merger agreement in which the companies would combine in a stock-for-stock transaction.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
Alturnamats new line A line of 100% polyethylene outrigger pads is available from US-based AlturnaMats, a maker of ground-protection mats.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
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% .	Magazine Article	15 Apr 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
Leica site device Leica’s Builder Series is designed for non-technical, construction professionals to perform layout, positioning and other daily site tasks.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
BSS Industrial teams up with Kensa Heat Pumps UK GROUNDSOURCE heat-pump manufacturer Kensa Engineering, based in Cornwall, UK, has joined BSS Industrial’s portfolio of manufacturing partners.	Magazine Article	16 Feb 2010	0 Stars
ROBIT raising standard Finland-based Robit is running a project to upgrade its quality system to meet the ISO9001:2008 standard	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
Swedish tools for hire	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
TAM packer Range swells TAM International has introduced Freecap GT swellable packers for steam injection, open-hole geothermal, and hot wells	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
DMT launches seismic vessel With the launch of the ‘Explorer 5’, DMT GmbH has put an additional shallow marine seismic vessel into service	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
Bauer Maschinen opens new plant in Texas, US Bauer Maschinen GmbH, based in Bavaria, Germany, has opened a new plant in Conroe, Texas, US	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
Drilcorp achieves ‘verify’ status with Achilles Drilcorp has announced it has successfully achieved ‘Achilles Verify’ accreditation	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
Latest SONICSAMPdrill SonicSampDrill is offering the PDR-50, a small drill rig for mud-rotary or hammer drilling	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	23 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
Petrobras slingshots Petrobras is using two Herrenknecht Vertical Slingshot units of the Terra Invader 350T type in the Bahia region of northeast Brazil	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
Sandvik scale models Sandvik Mining and Construction has opened an online shop offering scale models of its equipment, produced by Conrad in Germany	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
Godwin opens branch 26 US-based Godwin Pumps has opened its 26th branch location in Jacksonville, Florida	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
Cavotec expands offshore Global engineering group Cavotec MSL is expanding its presence in the UK’s offshore energy sector with satellite office in Aberdeen	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
ENER·G gains certification UK-based ENER·G Ground Source Solutions has won official certification for its expertise in delivering renewable heat-pump technology	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
Connector buys t130xd Australia-based Connector Drilling is to take delivery in December of a Schramm T130XD Rotadrill	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
Exploration antenna US-based Exploration Instruments has received its first 2,000Mhz Palm Antenna from GSSI	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
Wallis gets delta 9 The latest addition to the Wallis Drilling fleet has been commissioned – a track-mounted rig in the Mantis 100 series	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Dec 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
Cummins driver ships Cummins has launched a QSL9G gas compression driver – that has 175hp (130kW) at 1,800rpm – for the oil and gas market	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
Design foundations UK ground source company GECCO2 has launched a professional CAD service aimed at the foundation sector	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
Doosan launches portable compressor Doosan Infracore Portable Power has launched its 12/150 model, the company’s largest single-axle portable compressor	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
Long-hole drill ships Atlas Copco has introduced the COP 3060MUX (pictured, below) hydraulic rock drill for use in underground long-hole drilling	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
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.	Headline Article	21 Oct 2009	0 Stars
Construction guides There are two new publications from the Construction Industry Research and Information Association	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
Testconsult shear box Testconsult UK has designed and launched a large-scale shear-box system	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
Solar remediation	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
ABEM’s new concept ABEM Instrument has launched the Terrameter LS, a new concept of geo-electrical equipment	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
Erni buys klemm rig Swiss contractor Erni Bohrtech AG has taken delivery of a new Klemm geothermal drill rig KR 805-2W	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
Stockholm hot tool Stockholm Precision Tools’ newly introduced MagCruiser HT is an improved, high-temperature version of the MagCruiser	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
RST thermal gradients RST’s Digital ThermArray System provides thermal-gradient data for geotechnical, geothermal and marine applications	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
Qmatec-Wassara deal Norwegian engineering and rig manufacturing company Qmatec Drilling has been appointed as distributor for Wassara systems for the Norwegian market	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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)	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
Atlas Copco MCR Atlas Copco has launched a wheel-based Diamec Mobile Carrier Rig.	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
AMS unveils website AMS has launched a new website (www.ams-samplers.com)	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
Leica DrillNav upgrade Leica Geosystems has released Leica DrillNav Plus 3.0, a navigation and monitoring system for blasthole drills	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
Virtalis picks resellers Virtalis has chosen Pacific Geomatics and Al-Moammar Information Systems as GeoVisionary resellers	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	30 Sep 2009	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
Staff revamp at Deutz Deutz says it is reconfiguring its organisational structures to deal with the effects of the global recession.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
Trelleborg in rebrand The companies making up Trelleborg Offshore, which makes polymer and syntactic foam-based products for offshore environments, have been renamed.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
Grundfos’ Balkan focus Four new Grundfos sales companies have been set up to boost sales in the Balkans region.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
UXB guide coming soon The Construction Industry Research and Information Association is to publish guidance in October on remediating unexploded ordnance (UXO).	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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).	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 Aug 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
Seazone is five! SeaZone, the marine geographic information data, software and services firm, is celebrating its fifth birthday.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
Atlas Copco cop care Atlas Copco is launching COP Care, a full-service agreement for all of its COP hydraulic rock drills.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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,	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
IMT patents seismic piler At Intermat 2009, Italy-based IMT International presented a new patented system for piling in seismic areas.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Jun 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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).	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
New Devico agents Devico has signed a new agent in Turkey to sell its drilling and borehole surveying technology.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.”	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	21 May 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
Reference book update The third edition of reference book Groundwater & Wells has been published.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	20 Apr 2009	0 Stars
New Sandvik drill and shack The Sandvik DE100 range for underground and surface-drilling applications is being expanded.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2009	0 Stars
Chemgrout eco inject The ChemGrout CG-400 Remediator is a skid-mounted, gas/hydraulic, high-pressure, environmental-remediation injection system.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	11 Mar 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
EQUIPE’S CPT SEMINAR UK-based Equipe Training Ltd is holding a technical seminar	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
NEW BREATH OF TOTAL AIR	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
DOOSAN DELIVERS PUMPS Doosan Infracore Portable Power has supplied a multi-million-pound fleet of new Ingersoll Rand Rigsafe portable air compressors	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
CONSTRUCTION SALES LOW The sale of construction products has reached a new low according to the Ernst and Young/Construction Products Association Activity Barometer.	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	18 Feb 2009	0 Stars
Imdex brings together downhole R&D Imdex Ltd created a unified, R&D department for its downhole instrumentation division in early October.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
Glasmedia offers customers sustainable filter material Glasmedia is a new, sustainable, recycled filter material that is manufactured from sustainable, recycled container glass.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
Shell rolls out lubrication quartet Shell has launched four lubrication services to help improve an organisation’s performance and reduce operational downtime.	Magazine Article	17 Dec 2008	0 Stars
nnew US data solution US-based Dataforensics has developed software solution PLog to help facilitate companies’ compliance with Eurocode 7, part 2.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
Autodesk tech update	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
EC proposes harmony The European Commission (EC) has proposed regulation laying down harmonised conditions for marketing construction products.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
Reflex opens regional service centres REFLEX has recently established two major regional service centres in Perth, Western Australia, and Timmins (Ontario), Canada.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
Quality break-out clamps ‘offer speed and safety’ BREAK-OUT clamps are the safest method of making and breaking down-hole tooling strings.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
Kontro delivery pledge Pump manufacturer HMD Kontro says many pump makers are quoting extended delivery times, meaning projects are delayed or rescheduled	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
Dando rig reappears in Tajikistan 22 years on A DANDO 220 rig has resurfaced in Tajikistan, after 22 years’ service.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
Sandvik’s new twin service supports surface hammers SANDVIK has launched two innovative services to support its line of surface top hammer drills.	Magazine Article	26 Nov 2008	0 Stars
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	Magazine Article	01 Aug 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	01 Aug 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	01 Aug 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	01 Aug 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	01 Aug 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	01 Aug 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	01 Aug 2008	0 Stars
Screen test for innovative Ingetrol Ingetrol is leading the wave of the future in drill rig control panels	Magazine Article	01 Aug 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	01 Aug 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	01 Aug 2008	0 Stars
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.	Magazine Article	01 Aug 2008	0 Stars

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