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A North American acquisition

Thu, 15 September 2011 Insituform has closed its acquisition of the North American business of Fyfe Group for approximately $US115.8 million.

Pipeline replacement in California

Thu, 7 July 2011 Preparations are underway in Sonoma Valley County, located in California, US, for two pipeline construction projects, including replacing a 5,700 ft section of main sewer.

Utility companies are increasingly turning to No-Dig pipe laying technology to renovate and install pipelines because of the economic and social savings. However using techniques such as ‘close fit’ relining or horizontal directional drilling can introduce damage or scores into the surface of the PE pipe that, over time, can develop into cracks and cause the premature failure of the pipeline.

Tenders called for Surat, Limerick

Fri, 10 June 2011 The city of Surat, in Gujarat, India, is seeking tenders for horizontal directional drilling and excavation work on optical fibre cables and allied works for mobile sites.

A real feat for LA

Tue, 7 June 2011 The City of Los Angeles, located in California, has completed one million feet of sewer rehabilitation and construction using trenchless techniques such as microtunnelling and horizontal directional drilling (HDD).

Joint venture promotes US, Asia partnership

Mon, 16 May 2011 Insituform has announced the creation of two joint ventures with Kuala Lumpur–based Wasco Energy.

A test of coating

Wisconsin-based company Michels recently took quality assurance one step further. Last winter, the company hosted a pipe coating research and development demonstration at their headquarters, in Brownsville, Wisconsin.

Coating technology to protect new hydrogen pipeline

Tue, 22 February 2011 Insituform Technologies subsidiary, The Bayou Companies LLC, has been awarded a contract with Air Products and Chemicals to provide corrosion coating, concrete weight coating, double joint welding and logistic support for a new hydrogen pipeline located in the Gulf Coast of the US.

A tandem cleanout

Fort Saskatchewan, located northeast of Edmonton, Alberta, has successfully used the tandem products of LMK’s performance service lateral T-Liners and VAC-A-TEE (external cleanouts) to thwart the infiltration of roots into the sanitary and storm sewer systems.

Sliplining kicks goals in South Africa

Selected as the 2010 FIFA World Cup Host City Green Goal Project, the City of Cape Town’s Green Point Irrigation Project used Trenchless Technology for 80 per cent of the installation of a new 5.1 km pipeline.

Borouge pipes up to help China’s eco city

Borouge’s new high stress crack-resistant BorSafe PE100 material is specifically developed for installation in difficult conditions. It was put to the test in China’s new eco city in Tianjin, where a much needed new water supply pipeline had to pass under a canal.

Extending pipe range at IFAT

Tue, 14 September 2010 IFAT Entsorga, an international trade fair for innovations and new development in the fields of water and waste management taking place in Munich this week will feature many company's products and services, including HOBAS who will present its new industrial pipe systems.

Acquisition of pipe inspection company

Wed, 25 August 2010 The purchase of a leading large-diameter water and wastewater inspection company has recently been concluded in Calgary, Canada.

Study finds positive results for plastic piping

Wed, 4 August 2010 Current generation materials for polyethylene potable water supply pipes are expected to have “excellent” longevity and performance, according a new report from Jana Laboratories commissioned by the Plastics Pipe Institute.

Sewer rehabilitation term contracts in Hong Kong

Tue, 3 August 2010 Insituform Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INSU) has announced that it has begun work on a $US17 million project for the Drainage Services Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

South American mine awards contract for pipeline protection

Mon, 2 August 2010 Mining company Minera El Abra in Calama, Chile, has awarded two contracts to Insituform Technologies, Inc. to protect a pipeline from corrosion.

Pipeline mapping project awarded

Mon, 19 July 2010 As part of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Expressway Project in Long Beach, California, Geospatial Holdings has been contracted to map a high pressure gas line.

Pipeliner firms align interests

Tue, 25 May 2010 German-based trenchless rehabilitation firms Sekisui SPR and Brandenburger have entered into a sales co-operation agreement which aims to expand the product portfolio of both companies.

Under the US Capitol

Sat, 17 April 2010 Electrical conduits beneath the United States Capitol Building, located in Washington DC, have been repaired using Trenchless Technology.

Green machine saves the day

In the Polish city of Kielce an HDD rig, featuring second generation ADBS and a new type of backreamer, has successfully completed a crossing in sandy clay ground conditions.

Hong Kong benefits from PE rehab

Introducing a new pipeline rehabilitation system into a mature market is not easy. Even after extensive product development and testing to prove that the selected polymers, pipe processor and fittings being used meet project requirements, it is necessary to prove to potential clients that the system can withstand the rigours of rehabilitation in the field.

Peace River HDD intersect project

TransCanada Pipelines’ North Central Corridor Project presented an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of horizontal directional drilling in Canada. Near the town of Manning in northwestern Alberta a 42 inch natural gas pipeline had to cross the Peace River.

Record breaking crossing in South Carolina

The completion of another record breaking pipe installation in the US, this time at Parris Island, a marine training base in Beaufort, South Carolina, marks a series of successful and lengthy crossings of Fusible PVC pipe.

I love trenchless technology!

Mon, 1 March 2010 The Trenchless International team loves Trenchless Technology – do you? Here at Trenchless International we have a special affection for the trenchless industry all around the world. We are not just a magazine about the industry – we are a part of your industry.

On the road again: The McElroy Road Show 2010

Wed, 3 February 2010 The McElroy Road Show 2010 will be exhibiting pipe fusion machines and pipelining productivity tools at more than 50 stops across North America.