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OCU Group has completed its acquisition of horizontal directional drilling specialist McCormack Drilling
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OCU acquires McCormack Drilling

Irish headquartered trenchless technology specialist acquired by UK utilities service specialist

25 October 2024

Vermeer's latest mixing system, the MX150, has been designed to pair with mid-size utility directional drills. Credit: Vermeer
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Vermeer's compact and efficient MX150 HDD mixing system

Vermeer's latest mixing system has been designed to pair with mid-size utility directional drills

24 September 2024

Crews pulled a 5700ft, 42in diameter pipeline under the Newport News shipping channel, the sixth busiest port in the US, in roughly 24 hours. Credit: Garney Construction
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Garney and James River Crossing team set world record

A 42in diameter HDPE pipe has been pulled a 5700ft under the Newport News shipping channel

12 August 2024

To allow suppliers of HDD rigs to be as flexible as possible, Kabelschlepp Metool delivers its cable carriers as customised standard solutions. Credit: Kabelschlepp Metool
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Kabelschlepp Metool's solid steel cable carriers for HDD rigs

Solid steel chains for HDD machines: tough conditions need flexible solutions

30 July 2024

A view of Lake Mertsee, under which part of a 1.2km long district heating pipe was partially installed for the open-air swimming pool on the right-hand side. Credit: Josepha und Markus
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Drilling horizontally under a reservoir

A German contractor utilised a Grundodrill 18N HDD rig from Tracto to bore under a reservoir

05 July 2024

XCMG’s advanced horizontal directional drilling rig, the XZ3600, has been conquering tough terrain as part of Serbia’s Gas Pipeline Project. Credit: XCMG
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XCMG's advanced drilling rig conquers tough terrain in Serbia's gas pipeline project

XCMG’s advanced HDD rig, the XZ3600, paired with the XMP2800 mud pump for tough Serbian job

25 June 2024

Incorporating catch-rig technology into the HDD process significantly enhances jobsite efficiency. Credit: American Augers
UTILITIES

How catch rig technology transforms long-distance bores

Richard Levings talks about catch rig technology for HDD set-ups suited to use on longer bores

21 June 2024

Regular inspection of HDD tooling can reveal signs of premature wear and allow problems to be resolved before they escalate and become expensive repairs. Credit: Vermeer
UTILITIES

Inspecting HDD tooling: What can be serviced and what should be replaced

Advice on regular HDD rig inspection and service and when and why parts replacement may be necessary

18 June 2024

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