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08.07.2010
Plans become reality for Wales & West utilities
Following its three-plus two year supplier agreement with gas distribution company, Wales & West Utilities, signed in 2008, MAN has delivered two new MAN TGS 26.440 6x2-4 BL chassis with ground-breaking suction excavation equipment from TT-UK and German design partner RSP. These are the first two vehicles of their kind purchased by WWU and are used for below ground gas-pipe maintenance and replacement work. Surrounding ground, including broken concrete, is sucked up and deposited in a chassis mounted container.
mehr06.07.2010
Skanska to construct rail tunnel in New York for USD 52 M, approximately SEK 380 M
Skanska has been awarded a design/build contract for a new rail tunnel in New York, U.S. Skanska's share of the contract amount is USD 52 M, or approximately SEK 380 M, which will be included in second-quarter order bookings. Skanska has a 20-percent share of the total contract amount, which is USD 258 M. The customer is New Jersey Transit.
mehr01.07.2010
PPI Polydrain: it's all about Quality
"Polydrain" manufactured by PPI Corporation Pty Ltd (PPI) is consistently regarded as the best quality drainage pipe in the market.
mehr29.06.2010
Double Sewer Rehabilitation Award for Lanes Group at UKSTT Awards
Following last year’s win in the industry Oscars, the Lanes Group has triumphed again in the United Kingdom Society for Trenchless Technology’s (UKSTT) 2010 awards - this time with not just one, but two Claret jugs to add to its trophy cabinet.
mehr24.06.2010
New Ditch Witch RT24 Trencher Released
New RT24 compact trencher offers exceptional trenching power, optional heavy-duty tracks and optional Roto Witch® boring capability.
mehr22.06.2010
JM Eagle to Issue: 50-year Warranty
Leading Pipe Manufacturer Backs Comprehensive Line of PVC and PE Plastic Pipe with Unprecedented Warranty: JM Eagle, the world’s largest manufacturer of plastic pipes, today announced it is issuing an unprecedented 50-year warranty against manufacturing defects for its pipe products. This warranty - unmatched by any other pipe manufacturer - is a significant first step toward rebuilding the crumbling infrastructure of the USA.
mehr16.06.2010
Borealis and Borouge - creating new horizons at K 2010
Cutting-edge innovations, significant investments and a dedication to sustainability will be central to Borealis’ and Borouge’s presence at K 2010 in Düsseldorf from October 27 to November 3. Built around the theme of "Creating New Horizons – Capability, Commitment, Care", Borealis and Borouge will showcase their strong capabilities, committed and caring approach, and optimism for the future. Borealis and Borouge are among the world’s largest players in the plastics industry. Backed by their financially stable and committed owners, the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) and OMV for Borealis and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as Borealis’ joint-venture partner for Borouge, they are working together in partnership to provide customers with global access to pioneering technologies, excellent service and innovative products across a wide range of markets and application areas.
mehr16.06.2010
Dow Opens Global Water Technology Development Center
Dow Water & Process Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., celebrated the grand opening of the Global Water Technology Development Center at the Dow facilities in Tarragona, Spain. The state-of-the-art center is designed to accelerate the commercialization of Dow’s technologies that make possible the production of clean water.
mehr15.06.2010
Robbins EPB Attains City-Wide Record in Chengdu
TBM bests 11 other machines with advance rate: In spring 2010, contractors celebrated a city-wide excavation record on the Chengdu Metro, of 457.5 m (1,500 ft) in one month. The 6.26 m (20.5 ft) diameter Robbins EPB has excavated at rates of up to 24 m (79 ft) per day-faster than any of the 11 other TBMs working on the project. The machine began excavation of Line 2, Lot 18 of the Chengdu Metro in January 2010, as part of a project for the China Railway Construction Corp, Ltd. (CRCC).
mehr10.06.2010
HOBAS Opens Top-Level Research Center
The international pipe producer HOBAS has opened the world’s most modern research center for glassfiber reinforced plastics (GRP) pipe systems in Wietersdorf, Austria. After a year of construction works and an investment of 1.1 million euros the HOBAS TechCenter was inaugurated on April 30th.
mehr08.06.2010
Parkson Expands Its International Footprint: New Partnership Announced in Bangladesh
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Parkson Corporation is pleased to announce its newest international partnership with A One Supply company located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Parkson is thrilled with the opportunity to provide its world-class water and wastewater treatment technology in this vibrant and growing country.
mehr04.06.2010
Sekisui SPR and Brandenburger have signed a sales cooperation agreement
Sekisui SPR and Brandenburger entered into a sales cooperation agreement beginning in April. The agreement sets out to mutually expand their product portfolio and further strengthen their market positions in international standards respectively.
mehr01.06.2010
JM Eagle Continues Vital Water Infrastructure Project in Africa
Plastic pipe from JM Eagle, the world’s largest plastic-pipe manufacturer, is on its way to several ports in the continent of Africa as part of the company’s effort to bring clean water for drinking and irrigation to impoverished areas.
mehr27.05.2010
Change in the Management of the Brandenburger Group of Companies
With effect from 1st April 2010 Tim Brandenburger has been appointed CEO of the Brandenburger Group of Companies. Dr. Holger Schmeisser has left the company’s general management after approx. a year and a half as an interim manager.
mehr21.05.2010
AWWA Announces Removing Barriers to Reclaimed Water Use Webcast
On Wednesday, May 26, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will host the Removing Barriers to Reclaimed Water Use webcast. Water reuse is an important issue and opportunity facing communities around the globe as they work to provide enough drinking water for their populations; however barriers have delayed implementation and advancement.
mehr18.05.2010
Borouge breaks ground for a new Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi
Borealis’ joint-venture Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, was breaking ground for its new Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on April 27, 2010. With a total investment in excess of US$ 70 million in equipment and facilities, Borouge’s Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi will work together with the European innovation centres of Borealis as well as with local and international educational institutions such as the Petroleum Institute of Abu Dhabi, to further develop the competence of polymer science in the United Arab Emirates. It is expected to be completed at the end of 2011.
mehr14.05.2010
2010 Trenchless Middle East Exhibition: Sun, Sand and Sales enquiries for TT-UK/Middle East
With continued focus by TT-UK (part of the TT Group) to expand their Middle East operations, the 2010 Trenchless Middle East exhibition proved once again that promoting the very latest equipment in Trenchless Technology is fast becoming the prefered option for Utility and Gas & Oil Pipeline installations, designed to keep traffic on the move and disruption to a minimum.
mehr12.05.2010
Trelleborg pipe seals launches easy-fit Manhole Seal
Trelleborg Engineered Systems, through its Pipe Seals division, has introduced DRAIN FlexRib Manhole Seal, a chimney or collar seal designed to prevent infiltration and exfiltration from the top entry area of a manhole structure. Using patented Waveband technology the unit creates the most effective seal possible.
mehr11.05.2010
Robbins Single Shield Launched on Laotian Hydro Scheme
Country's first TBM will help power up neighboring nation: In early 2010, contractor CMC di Ravenna oversaw the launch of the first tunnel boring machine ever to excavate in Laos. The 7.6 m (25.1 ft) diameter Robbins Single Shield TBM is digging a new hydroelectric tunnel for the Theun Hinboun Expansion Project, which will provide power to neighboring Thailand.
mehr07.05.2010
£25million to combat Counter?s Creek sewer flooding
Thames Water is spending up to £25million over the next five years on measures to stop basements flooding with sewage at properties in west London: Work from 2010 to 2015 in the Counter’s Creek area includes delivering a short-term solution - fitting more than 600 pumping systems to protect the worst-affected properties - while research and design continues on a long-term solution - a larger sewer network costing several hundred million pounds.
mehr04.05.2010
PolyU-Industry partnership raises "trenchless" standard for underground pipeline
Working in collaboration with the industry and utility companies, civil engineering experts of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have made great strides in expediting the use of "trenchless" technology for installing underground utility pipeline.
mehr23.04.2010
Borealis announces new Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, announces the nomination of H.E. Khadem Al Qubaisi, Managing Director of the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) and Chairman of the Board of Aabar Investments, as the new Chairman of the Borealis Supervisory Board, effective March 5, 2010.
mehr20.04.2010
Glynn, Preuss and Staheli Elected to NASTT's Board of Directors
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Glynn, Cindy Preuss and Kimberlie Staheli have been elected to serve on the NASTT Board of Directors following an election held by letter ballot in December 2009. Read more about the new directors in the brief introductions that follow:
mehr14.04.2010
Borealis achieves positive net profit and improves gearing
Borealis recorded a EUR 38 million net profit in 2009 as the result of a continuous focus on cost competitiveness, commercial and operational excellence Reduction of debt without restricting major investments in the growth projects LD5 (wire and cable), Borouge 2 and Borouge 3 Continued focus on safety as confirmed through a second DuPont Safety Award Key investment decision in catalyst production capabilities reinforces commitment to innovation
mehr07.04.2010
Aker Wirth develops new machine for rapid underground mine development
Aker Wirth has been selected as Rio Tinto’s partner in developing one of two winning tunneling concepts used for underground block cave projects. This selection was based on an extensive R&D program and selection process that considered a range of concepts from several leading equipment manufacturers.
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