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AURORA, Ill. – Burst and replace water, sewer, gas and other pipes with the Grundoburst static pipe bursting system from TT Technologies. The Grundoburst can pull in a variety of replacement pipe including PVC, DIP, ABS, cast iron, fusion welded HDPE and VCP jacking pipe.
The Grundoburst static pipe bursting system utilizes a specially designed bladed cutter head to make bursting ductile iron and steel pipe possible. Pulled by a hydraulic bursting unit, the cutter head’s special cutting wheels split the host pipe. An attached expander spreads and displaces the split pipe into the surrounding soil while simultaneously pulling in the new pipe.
Patented QuickLock bursting rods are linked together not threaded. This saves time, prevents twisting and extends the life of the cutter head over threaded bursting rods.
Six Grundoburst models are available for bursting 2-inch through 54-inch pipes and larger.
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Rye Brook, NY, June 4, 2015 – The growing global population and increasing urbanization continue to place greater strain on natural resources. As a leading global water technology company, Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is committed to solving water, which is a pre-condition for advancing sustainability in all its forms. Today, Xylem outlined its latest progress and future ambitions in its 2014 Sustainability Report, published here.
“Sustainability is the only way forward for us. It applies to what we do and how we do it. We believe that being a global leader in the water industry and a champion for sustainability are inextricably linked,” said Patrick Decker, President and CEO of Xylem. “Our sustainability goals are directly tied to our business operations and reflect our corporate culture. From water intake to return, we help to address the present-day needs of our stakeholders without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Xylem has implemented a strategic framework to ensure that its sustainability actions support its business strategy. In the report, the Company details ambitious five-year sustainability goals, which include reducing water use by 25 percent, greenhouse gas emission intensity by 20 percent, and waste to landfill by 20 percent. In addition, Xylem aims to increase its vitality index – or percentage of sales from new, more energy-efficient products – by 2 percent each year, and bolster the impact of Xylem Watermark, the Company’s corporate citizenship program, through increased employee engagement.
Xylem’s commitment to sustainability is also reflected in the Company’s recently published Climate Change Policy, which highlights the imperative of working with stakeholders to increase water productivity, water quality and resilience in order to directly and indirectly mitigate the impact of climate change. Xylem’s Climate Change Policy outlines how the Company is developing solutions that will dramatically improve the efficiency of managing water and wastewater, and help communities to build greater resiliency.
About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater problems. Xylem is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2014 revenues of $3.9 billion and more than 12,500 employees worldwide. Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the last three years for advancing sustainable business practices and solutions worldwide.
The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all — that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winner of its Patrick H. Hurd Sustainability Award to Joshua Zhou of Chapel Hill, N.C. for his work to develop a sustainable, affordable solution to improve water quality and reduce pollution.
Zhou, a sophomore at East Chapel Hill High School in Chapel Hill, N.C., created a low cost semiconductor using natural light to reduce pollutants from combustion that enter waterways, which are often drinking water sources.
“Through EPA’s Patrick H. Hurd Sustainability award, the agency is encouraging the next generation of scientists and engineers to put their passion for innovation to work to help us tackle our most pressing global challenges,” said Tom Burke, deputy assistant administrator for research in EPA’s Office of Research and Development and the Agency’s science advisor. “EPA is proud to recognize and encourage students who are working to protect public health and our environment for generations to come.”
Zhou was selected from 1,702 student scientists and engineers competing in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh, PA. for his project, “Low-cost Heteronanostructure Semiconductor Uses Visible Light Energy to Efficiently Degrade Toxins Threatening Aquatic Life.” By receiving the EPA’s Hurd Sustainability Award, Zhou will participate in the National Sustainable Design Expo in 2016.
The award funds the student winner and a chaperone to participate in and display the student’s project at the EPA’s National Sustainable Design Expo.
More information about EPA’s participation in the Intel ISEF:
http://www2.epa.gov/research/intel-international-science-and-engineering-fair
Contact Information: Cathy Milbourn Milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355
More information about the Intel ISEF: http://www.societyforscience.org/ISEF/
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NASTT turns 25 in 2015! What was happening 25 years ago?
On June 8, 1990, “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” last aired on Fox-TV.
On June 11, 1990, the United Nations appointed Olivia Newton-John as an environmental ambassador.
Also on June 11, Nolan Ryan pitched his 6th no-hitter beating Oakland, in 9th he retires Ken Phelps, Rickey Henderson & Willie Randolph (all ex Yanks).
Check in every Friday in 2015 when NASTT posts more fun facts about 25 years ago…
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Hydro-Klean announced that it has acquired Infratech. This acquisition allows Hydro-Klean to offer additional specialized trenchless rehabilitation services to municipal clients throughout the Midwest.
Infratech has built a reputation over 20 years for its superior collection system inspection and
restoration services. Additional services include pipeline cleaning and inspection, sealing and structural point repair systems, manhole sealing and rehabilitation, structural, restoration and protective coatings. Infratech’s extensive line of services, products and equipment complement Hydro-Klean’s wide range of municipal and industrial services.
“Infratech has developed a strong reputation for their trenchless rehabilitation services,” said Paul Govoni, vice president of Hydro-Klean. “We strive to provide effective, efficient and safe services to our clients. We know that by bringing together the Infractech team with Hydro-Klean, we will be able to provide even more to customers.”
The Infratech facility will remain in Rogers, Minn. For more information, please visit Hydro-Klean’s website.
Hydro-Klean provides an array of services to industrial and municipal clients throughout the Midwest. It’s headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with locations also in North Mankato, Minn., Sioux Falls, S.D. and Watertown, S.D.
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Hobas Pipe USA is supplying CCFRPM pipe to the City and County of Honolulu for the Kaneohe-Kailua Wastewater Conveyance Tunnel project. This gravity sewer tunnel will convey wastewater flows from Kaneohe to Kailua while providing wastewater storage to help prevent overflows, especially during heavy rainfall events. 
More than 90 percent of the Kaneohe-to-Kailua tunnel will be deeper than 100 feet.
16,000 feet of 120-inch and approximately 2,000 feet of 30- to 96-inch pipe is being manufactured in Houston, Texas and transported by cargo ship to Honolulu. The first shipment included 4,000 feet of the 120-inch pipe. It was loaded onto the 692-foot MV Marjorie C in Galveston, Texas, for the ships maiden voyage. The $200 million project is expected to be completed by June 2018.
Hobas manufactures pipe in sizes from 18 inches to 126 inches in pressure and non-pressure classes. For more information, please contact Hobas at 800-856-7473, 281-821-2200 or e-mail at info@hobaspipe.com. Facts are also available at www.hobaspipe.com.
