Robust Rock Machine is a Workhorse of the TBM World – Robbins Main Beam ramps up at Mid-Halton Outfall Tunnel
On July 22, 2015, a 3.5 m (11.5 ft) Robbins Main Beam TBM began a new chapter in its storied 32-year career. Originally built for the Terror Lake project in Alaska, the veteran machine has been used all over the world, most recently in Hong Kong. Including its new...
EPA Awards Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grant to Central Michigan University to Monitor Coastal Wetlands
Release Date: 10/01/2015 Contact Information: Peter Cassell, cassell.peter@epa.gov, 312-886-6234 CHICAGO -- The U.S Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, has received a $10 million Great...
B&T Drainage Inc. Named Winner of Vermeer Ultimate Crew Contest
Crew wins use of a Vermeer D24x40 S3 Navigator® HDD for one year PELLA, Iowa — The judges’ votes are in. B&T Drainage Inc. from Marshall, Illinois, has been named the winner of the Ultimate Crew contest, sponsored by Vermeer. B&T Drainage bested three other...
25 Years Ago This Week…
NASTT turns 25 in 2015! What was happening 25 years ago? On September 28, 1990, Marvin Gaye received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. On September 29, 1990, "Millie's Book" written by 1st Lady Barbara Bush for president's dog was a best-selling non-fiction book. On...
Pull-Behind Jet/Vac Combo – Trailer-Mounted Ring-O-Matic 550 Lowers Cost of Ownership, Increases Versatility
September 29, 2015 – PELLA, Iowa– The Ring-O-Matic 550 Dual Pump Combination Sewer Line Jetter and Vacuum Excavator gives contractors and municipalities the advantages of a dedicated, combination jetter/vacuum truck in the more versatile footprint of a compact trailer...
EPA Finalizes Rule to Modernize Clean Water Act Reporting
Release Date: 09/24/2015 Contact Information: George Hull, hull.george@epa.gov, (202) 564-0790, (202) 564-4355 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule to modernize Clean Water Act reporting for municipalities, industries,...
25 Years Ago This Week…
NASTT turns 25 in 2015! What was happening 25 years ago? On September 22, 1990, the film Miller's Crossing starring John Turturro and Gabriel Byrne opened in threaters. On September 23, 1990, PBS began an 11 hour miniseries on Civil War. On September 25, 1990, UN...
NASTT Announces New Northeast Regional Chapter and Kickoff Event on November 12
Cleveland, Ohio – The Northeast Trenchless Association Inc. (NTA) and the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) will join together effective January 1, 2016 to form the NASTT Northeast Chapter. This chapter will cover Connecticut, Maine,...
Electro Scan Inc. Announces Game Changing Water Leak Detection Technology
New Patent Pending Multi-Sensor Probe Represents First Device to Accurately Find and Measure Water Losses SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Electro Scan Inc., a global leader in pipe condition assessment announced its new patent pending multi-sensor probe that accurately finds and...
EPA Designates September 21-25 as SepticSmart Week
(Lenexa, Kan., Sept. 21, 2015) - EPA has designated Sept. 21-25, 2015, as SepticSmart Week. In recognition of this event, EPA and its state, local and industry partners are working around the country to help raise awareness about the need for proper care and...