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in Texas, Oklahoma & New Mexico
FAST FACTS:• 26 years of experience as a Perkins distributor.
• 110,000 square feet of engineering, assembly, re-manufacturing, administration
and distribution space.
• One of the largest diesel engine re-manufacturers in the U.S. with the capacity to
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• • In-house engineering, design, assembly and testing capabilities.
• Manufacturing capacity for more than 50,000 new Perkins engine packages per year.
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FAST FACTS:• 26 years of experience as a Perkins distributor.
• 110,000 square feet of engineering, assembly, re-manufacturing, administration
and distribution space.
• One of the largest diesel engine re-manufacturers in the U.S. with the capacity to
produce 10,000 engines per year.
• • In-house engineering, design, assembly and testing capabilities.
• Manufacturing capacity for more than 50,000 new Perkins engine packages per year.
1.877.877.3311
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Dragon offers a full range of pump parts and expendables including fluid ends, valves, seats, and plungers for virtually all makes of pumps. Engineered and manufactured in our state-of-the-art facilities across North America, all Dragon equipment and parts are severe duty engineered to perform in the harshest environments. Dragon service centers are strategically located across every major hydrocarbon producing region and extensively outfitted with all the parts needed to keep your operation running. Backed by skilled technicians Dragon also has the expertise to completely rebuild your fluid ends and pumps.
DRAGONPRODUCTSLTD.COM
Call us today! 877.783.5538US Owned & Operated for over 50 years.
Pump Parts & Service
“Keep Your OPERATION Running”
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contentsfeatures12 CONTRACTOR PROFILE: ADDING SERVICES TO SURVIVE Pennsylvania contractor expands from water hauling into hydroexcavation and other oilfield services to keep business going in downturn. - Cory Dellenbach 18 WWETT PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: WELCOME TO THE US Partnership enables Canadian cold-weather hydroexcavator manufacturer to find niche in the States. - Craig Mandli
36 TECH PERSPECTIVE: STAYING WARM AS WINTER ARRIVES Several options available to contractors working in the oil and gas industry to keep employees, equipment warm in cold-weather months. - MaryBeth Matzek
38 PRODUCT FOCUS: HYDROEXCAVATION AND EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT, BULK STORAGE SOLUTIONS - Craig Mandli
46 CASE STUDIES: HYDROEXCAVATION AND EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT, BULK STORAGE SOLUTIONS - Craig Mandli
COMING IN JANUARY 2016ISSUE FOCUS:
WWETT Pre-Show Issue, Pumps
n Contractor Profile: Supreme Vac (Edmonton, Alberta)
n Money Machines: Pumps made by Reliable Pumps Consultants
departments8 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: MAKING THE MOST OF OPPORTUNITIES Companies finding ways to make it through industry rough stretch. - Cory Dellenbach 10 @GOMCMAG.COM Clips and quotes from the best of our exclusive online content.
20 BAKKEN EXTRA: EXTENSION FOR GAS FLARING North Dakota oil companies receive extra 10 months on deadline to reduce flaring. - Cory Dellenbach
22 CANADIAN EXTRA: USING TECHNOLOGIES TO KEEP OILSANDS CLEAN Report from Canadian organizations looks at ways to reduce environmental footprint of oilsands in northern Alberta. - Greg Bates
30 EYE ON THE INDUSTRY: UNCERTAINTY IN THE SHALES Residents, former oil industry employees trying to figure out what is going to happen next in unstable industry. - Daniel Tyson
32 MONEY MACHINES: A VACUUM ON RAILS Specialty vacuum truck puts industrial cleaning contractor on track to serve new markets. - Ken Wysocky
34 BUILDING THE BUSINESS: 5 TIPS FOR MANAGEMENT SUCCESS Formulate a solid business plan, assemble a top-notch crew to carry it out, and watch your company grow. - Richard J. Bryan
48 PRODUCT NEWS Product Spotlight: HammerHead Trenchless Equipment steerable air hammer designed for precise HDD drilling. - Ed Wodalski
51 SAFETY FIRST: LET’S BE CAREFUL OUT THERE Video provides helpful safety reminders for liquid haulers. - Jim Kneiszel
52 INDUSTRY NEWS
54 CALENDAR
DECEMBER 2015
on the coverKevin Covey, business devel-opment manager for Can-yon Environmental in Man-sfield, Pennsylvania, stands in front of hydroexcavation work being completed by operators Jim Lowe and Jordan Glimm. Canyon be-gan in the oilfield services business by offering water hauling, but has expanded to offering hydroexcavation. (Photography by Heather Ainsworth)
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PENNSYLVANIA CONTRACTOR EXPANDS FROM WATER HAULING INTO HYDROEXCAVATION AND OTHER OILFIELD SERVICES TO KEEP BUSINESS GOING IN DOWNTURN PAGE 12
TO SURVIVEAdding Services
DECEMBER 2015 - www.gomcmag.com GOMC 5
Dragon offers a full range of pump parts and expendables including fluid ends, valves, seats, and plungers for virtually all makes of pumps. Engineered and manufactured in our state-of-the-art facilities across North America, all Dragon equipment and parts are severe duty engineered to perform in the harshest environments. Dragon service centers are strategically located across every major hydrocarbon producing region and extensively outfitted with all the parts needed to keep your operation running. Backed by skilled technicians Dragon also has the expertise to completely rebuild your fluid ends and pumps.
DRAGONPRODUCTSLTD.COM
Call us today! 877.783.5538US Owned & Operated for over 50 years.
Pump Parts & Service
“Keep Your OPERATION Running”
© Copyright 2015 The Modern Group, Ltd. All rights reserved.
FREE INFO – SEE ADVERTISER INDEX
contentsfeatures12 CONTRACTOR PROFILE: ADDING SERVICES TO SURVIVE Pennsylvania contractor expands from water hauling into hydroexcavation and other oilfield services to keep business going in downturn. - Cory Dellenbach 18 WWETT PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: WELCOME TO THE US Partnership enables Canadian cold-weather hydroexcavator manufacturer to find niche in the States. - Craig Mandli
36 TECH PERSPECTIVE: STAYING WARM AS WINTER ARRIVES Several options available to contractors working in the oil and gas industry to keep employees, equipment warm in cold-weather months. - MaryBeth Matzek
38 PRODUCT FOCUS: HYDROEXCAVATION AND EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT, BULK STORAGE SOLUTIONS - Craig Mandli
46 CASE STUDIES: HYDROEXCAVATION AND EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT, BULK STORAGE SOLUTIONS - Craig Mandli
COMING IN JANUARY 2016ISSUE FOCUS:
WWETT Pre-Show Issue, Pumps
n Contractor Profile: Supreme Vac (Edmonton, Alberta)
n Money Machines: Pumps made by Reliable Pumps Consultants
departments8 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: MAKING THE MOST OF OPPORTUNITIES Companies finding ways to make it through industry rough stretch. - Cory Dellenbach 10 @GOMCMAG.COM Clips and quotes from the best of our exclusive online content.
20 BAKKEN EXTRA: EXTENSION FOR GAS FLARING North Dakota oil companies receive extra 10 months on deadline to reduce flaring. - Cory Dellenbach
22 CANADIAN EXTRA: USING TECHNOLOGIES TO KEEP OILSANDS CLEAN Report from Canadian organizations looks at ways to reduce environmental footprint of oilsands in northern Alberta. - Greg Bates
30 EYE ON THE INDUSTRY: UNCERTAINTY IN THE SHALES Residents, former oil industry employees trying to figure out what is going to happen next in unstable industry. - Daniel Tyson
32 MONEY MACHINES: A VACUUM ON RAILS Specialty vacuum truck puts industrial cleaning contractor on track to serve new markets. - Ken Wysocky
34 BUILDING THE BUSINESS: 5 TIPS FOR MANAGEMENT SUCCESS Formulate a solid business plan, assemble a top-notch crew to carry it out, and watch your company grow. - Richard J. Bryan
48 PRODUCT NEWS Product Spotlight: HammerHead Trenchless Equipment steerable air hammer designed for precise HDD drilling. - Ed Wodalski
51 SAFETY FIRST: LET’S BE CAREFUL OUT THERE Video provides helpful safety reminders for liquid haulers. - Jim Kneiszel
52 INDUSTRY NEWS
54 CALENDAR
DECEMBER 2015
on the coverKevin Covey, business devel-opment manager for Can-yon Environmental in Man-sfield, Pennsylvania, stands in front of hydroexcavation work being completed by operators Jim Lowe and Jordan Glimm. Canyon be-gan in the oilfield services business by offering water hauling, but has expanded to offering hydroexcavation. (Photography by Heather Ainsworth)
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TO SURVIVEAdding Services
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Indiana Convention Center
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EDUCATION DAY: Wed., Feb. 17, 2016 EXHIBITS OPEN: Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 18-20, 2016
Advertiser Index DECEMBER 2015
ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. ..........................23......
ClearSpan Fabric Structures ............................................37......
Comforts of Home Services, Inc. ...............................33......
Detroit ................................................................................................21......
Dragon Products, Ltd. ............................................................5......
Eldred Environmental & Export Co. LTD ...............11......
Fairmont Supply .......................................................................20......
Foremost ............................................................................................9......
Found It Now ..............................................................................53......
ManufacturingEst. 1957
FRUITLAND
Fruitland Manufacturing ......................................................7......
GapVax, Inc. .....................................................................................3......
Insulation Snakes .....................................................................53......
J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers ..............................................................15......
Master Pumps & Power ...................................................................52......
NTEA ...................................................................................................19......
Perkins Pacific ................................................................................2......
PolyJohn Enterprises, Inc. ................................................55......
Premier ..............................................................................................31......
Pressure Lift Corporation ...................................................25......
Rhino Linings Corporation ..............................................17......
Room to Go ..................................................................................37......
Snap-on Industrial Brands ................................................25......
Southwest Products ..............................................................24......
StoneAge, Inc. ............................................................................31......
Ultra Shore ........................................................................................6......
Vac-Con, Inc. ................................................................................35......
Vactor Manufacturing ..........................................................56......
Vacuum Sales, Inc. ...................................................................47......
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. ..............................................11......
Vertiflo Pump Co., Inc. .........................................................53......
Water Cannon, Inc. ................................................................53......
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EDUCATION DAY: Wed., Feb. 17, 2016 EXHIBITS OPEN: Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 18-20, 2016
Advertiser Index DECEMBER 2015
ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. ..........................23......
ClearSpan Fabric Structures ............................................37......
Comforts of Home Services, Inc. ...............................33......
Detroit ................................................................................................21......
Dragon Products, Ltd. ............................................................5......
Eldred Environmental & Export Co. LTD ...............11......
Fairmont Supply .......................................................................20......
Foremost ............................................................................................9......
Found It Now ..............................................................................53......
ManufacturingEst. 1957
FRUITLAND
Fruitland Manufacturing ......................................................7......
GapVax, Inc. .....................................................................................3......
Insulation Snakes .....................................................................53......
J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers ..............................................................15......
Master Pumps & Power ...................................................................52......
NTEA ...................................................................................................19......
Perkins Pacific ................................................................................2......
PolyJohn Enterprises, Inc. ................................................55......
Premier ..............................................................................................31......
Pressure Lift Corporation ...................................................25......
Rhino Linings Corporation ..............................................17......
Room to Go ..................................................................................37......
Snap-on Industrial Brands ................................................25......
Southwest Products ..............................................................24......
StoneAge, Inc. ............................................................................31......
Ultra Shore ........................................................................................6......
Vac-Con, Inc. ................................................................................35......
Vactor Manufacturing ..........................................................56......
Vacuum Sales, Inc. ...................................................................47......
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. ..............................................11......
Vertiflo Pump Co., Inc. .........................................................53......
Water Cannon, Inc. ................................................................53......
For Environmental & Support Service Professionals
Published monthly by:
1720 Maple Lake Dam Rd., PO Box 220
Three Lakes, WI 54562
www.GOMCMag.com
In U.S. or Canada call toll-free 800-257-7222
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© Copyright 2015 COLE Publishing Inc.No part may be reproduced without
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SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: A one year (12 issue) subscription to GOMC in the United States or Canada is free to qualified subscribers. A qualified subscriber is any company or individual who maintains, services or supports land-based gas, oil or mining operations in North America. Non-qualified subscriptions are available at a cost of $60 per year in the United States and $120 per year outside of the United States. To qualify visit www.gomcmag.com/qualify or send company name, mailing address, phone number and check or money order (U.S. funds payable to COLE Publishing Inc.) to the address above. MasterCard, VISA and Discover are also accepted. Supply credit card information with your subscription order.
Our subscriber list is occasionally made available to carefully selected companies whose products or services may be of interest to you. Your privacy is important to us. If you prefer not to be a part
of these lists, please contact Nicole LaBeau at [email protected].
DISPLAY ADVERTISING: Contact Tim at [email protected] or 800-994-7990. Publisher reserves the right to reject advertising which in its opinion is misleading, unfair or incompatible with the character of the publication.
REPRINTS AND BACK ISSUES: Visit www.gomcmag.com for options and pricing. To order back issues, call Nicole at 800-257-7222 (715-546-3346) or email [email protected]. To order reprints, call Jeff Lane at 800-257-
7222, (715-546-3346) or email [email protected].
CIRCULATION: Circulation averages 18,167 copies per month.
Tim Krueger
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ast year was tough for many in the oil and gas industry. Oilfield service companies large and small were
forced to issue layoff notices as demand shrank, and some even had to shut their doors.
Pennsylvania’s Canyon Environmental, profiled this month, is among companies that had to make tough decisions. Heading into 2014, the company had over 100
employees, but as the downturn worsened, the workforce bottomed out at 40.
In response, Canyon purchased two hydroexcavators and expanded into other oilfield services, such as mud tank, water tank and frac tank clean-outs. The company is also moving into utility work, such as potholing. This diversification has helped build the employee roster back up to 65.
Adding services is one way oilfield
companies can stay in opera-tion during the rough times. Even adding just one new of-fering can help significantly.
HYDROEXCAVATION SERVICES A GOOD CHOICE
Perhaps your company and competitors don’t offer hydroexcavation. Why not? It’s a service you can offer in the oil and gas fields, and you could expand to utility locates for other local contractors.
If you’re wondering what kind of equipment you might need, check out this month’s Product Focus, which high-lights hydroexcavation and excavation equipment. It includes trucks, excavators, graders, nozzles and more.
Speaking of hydroexcavation, this month’s Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show Product Spotlight looks at hydroexcava-tors from Foremost. We hope these fea-tures give you ideas on how your company can expand.
WWETT SHOW COMING UP
We’re just a couple months away from the WWETT Show Feb. 17-20 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
It’s a great place to see what new technologies are hitting the market and the perfect place to visit with others in the industry to find out what they are doing to prosper and grow.
There’s also some fun to be had at the show. Country singer Jerrod Niemann will perform at the Industry Appreciation Party on Feb. 19. On Feb. 17 and 18, 5-8
p.m. both days, COLE Publishing will host a WWETT Show Kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium.
At this WWETT Show Kickoff, attendees and exhibitors can kick back, relax, share stories or solve problems with industry peers. The COLE Pub truck will return and serve as the central bar. We hope to see you there in February!
For more on the WWETT Show, visit www.wwettshow.com.
REACH OUT TO ME
I want to find out how your company has fared in this oil downturn. Let me know how your company has made it through the past year and whether you’ve added any new services.
Email me at [email protected] or call me at 800/257-7222.
It’s amazing how fast this year went! Enjoy this month’s issue! GOMC
Cory Dellenbach
Editor’s Notebook
MAKING THE MOST OF OPPORTUNITIESCompanies finding ways to make it through industry rough stretch
By Cory Dellenbach
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Adding services is one way oilfield companies can stay in operation during the rough times. Even adding just one new offering can help significantly.
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ast year was tough for many in the oil and gas industry. Oilfield service companies large and small were
forced to issue layoff notices as demand shrank, and some even had to shut their doors.
Pennsylvania’s Canyon Environmental, profiled this month, is among companies that had to make tough decisions. Heading into 2014, the company had over 100
employees, but as the downturn worsened, the workforce bottomed out at 40.
In response, Canyon purchased two hydroexcavators and expanded into other oilfield services, such as mud tank, water tank and frac tank clean-outs. The company is also moving into utility work, such as potholing. This diversification has helped build the employee roster back up to 65.
Adding services is one way oilfield
companies can stay in opera-tion during the rough times. Even adding just one new of-fering can help significantly.
HYDROEXCAVATION SERVICES A GOOD CHOICE
Perhaps your company and competitors don’t offer hydroexcavation. Why not? It’s a service you can offer in the oil and gas fields, and you could expand to utility locates for other local contractors.
If you’re wondering what kind of equipment you might need, check out this month’s Product Focus, which high-lights hydroexcavation and excavation equipment. It includes trucks, excavators, graders, nozzles and more.
Speaking of hydroexcavation, this month’s Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show Product Spotlight looks at hydroexcava-tors from Foremost. We hope these fea-tures give you ideas on how your company can expand.
WWETT SHOW COMING UP
We’re just a couple months away from the WWETT Show Feb. 17-20 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
It’s a great place to see what new technologies are hitting the market and the perfect place to visit with others in the industry to find out what they are doing to prosper and grow.
There’s also some fun to be had at the show. Country singer Jerrod Niemann will perform at the Industry Appreciation Party on Feb. 19. On Feb. 17 and 18, 5-8
p.m. both days, COLE Publishing will host a WWETT Show Kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium.
At this WWETT Show Kickoff, attendees and exhibitors can kick back, relax, share stories or solve problems with industry peers. The COLE Pub truck will return and serve as the central bar. We hope to see you there in February!
For more on the WWETT Show, visit www.wwettshow.com.
REACH OUT TO ME
I want to find out how your company has fared in this oil downturn. Let me know how your company has made it through the past year and whether you’ve added any new services.
Email me at [email protected] or call me at 800/257-7222.
It’s amazing how fast this year went! Enjoy this month’s issue! GOMC
Cory Dellenbach
Editor’s Notebook
MAKING THE MOST OF OPPORTUNITIESCompanies finding ways to make it through industry rough stretch
By Cory Dellenbach
L
Adding services is one way oilfield companies can stay in operation during the rough times. Even adding just one new offering can help significantly.
10 GOMC www.gomcmag.com - DECEMBER 2015
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OVERHEARD ONLINE
“While drilling activity levels will inherently ebb and flow over time, we cannot lose sight of
the fact that local communities will lose out immensely under higher energy tax plans being considered in Harrisburg.”
- Pennsylvania May Take Hit in Marcellus Impact Feesgomcmag.com/featured
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Industry UpdatesCheck gomcmag.com every week for news you need to know, on everything from billboard controversy to the rig count and regulation battles. Updates on major acquisitions and other events happening in the industry appear frequently as well. gomcmag.com/featured
HYDROEX TO THE RESCUE
Expanding ServicesA North Dakota oilfield business helped out with flood damage in South Carolina back in October, in a win-win situation documented in two exclusive online articles. C Company introduced hydroexcavation to the flooded region, helping out with disaster recovery and realizing those services were needed in a whole new market. gomcmag.com/featured
PERFECT FIT
Finding FootwearWhen it comes to the oil and gas industry, what
field workers wear on their feet really makes a difference. The right footwear needs to not
only be comfortable — since employees are on their feet most of the day — but it also
needs to provide plenty of protection. Here’s a look at some of the
best new footwear on the market today. Your feet will thank you. gomcmag.com/featured
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OVERHEARD ONLINE
“While drilling activity levels will inherently ebb and flow over time, we cannot lose sight of
the fact that local communities will lose out immensely under higher energy tax plans being considered in Harrisburg.”
- Pennsylvania May Take Hit in Marcellus Impact Feesgomcmag.com/featured
NEWS YOU NEED
Industry UpdatesCheck gomcmag.com every week for news you need to know, on everything from billboard controversy to the rig count and regulation battles. Updates on major acquisitions and other events happening in the industry appear frequently as well. gomcmag.com/featured
HYDROEX TO THE RESCUE
Expanding ServicesA North Dakota oilfield business helped out with flood damage in South Carolina back in October, in a win-win situation documented in two exclusive online articles. C Company introduced hydroexcavation to the flooded region, helping out with disaster recovery and realizing those services were needed in a whole new market. gomcmag.com/featured
PERFECT FIT
Finding FootwearWhen it comes to the oil and gas industry, what
field workers wear on their feet really makes a difference. The right footwear needs to not
only be comfortable — since employees are on their feet most of the day — but it also
needs to provide plenty of protection. Here’s a look at some of the
best new footwear on the market today. Your feet will thank you. gomcmag.com/featured
Visit GOMCmag.com and sign up for newsletters and alerts. Get exclusive content delivered right to your inbox, and you’ll stay in the loop on topics important to you!
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Cover Story
anyon Environmental has survived the downturn in crude oil prices because of its solid foundation formed at startup, but it also sees a need to grow and diversify.
“The oil boom was a very good foundation for the company to get on its
feet and in a good position,” says Kevin Covey, business development manager for Canyon, based in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. In recent years, though, the company has added several other services to help withstand the ups and downs of the oil and gas industry.
While the company still focuses on its original specialty of water hauling, it has added general oilfield construction and most recently hydroexcavation both inside and outside the oilfields. “We’ve also added roustabout services and added more cleaning services with the use of hydroexcavators, like mud, frac and water tank clean-outs,” Covey says.
Canyon Environmental knows its growth will come back as oil prices rebound, but until then it can stay busy with utility work, thanks to its hydroexcavation equipment.
A START IN CONSTRUCTION
Before becoming an oilfield services contractor, the company started as a general construction contractor known as Dirt Excavating and East Resources Construction, founded in 2005. The company changed direction and names in 2007 with the addition of water hauling and rig pad services.
“The original founding partner wanted to do water hauling and pad building for the local drillers and that’s how
this venture started,” Covey says. “We’ve pretty much done everything in the business from containment, rig-up, rig-down and cleaning rig mats.”
Through the years, the company, owned by William Bender, has added to those services. “We’ve provided general and skilled labor, mechanic and equipment repairs, water hauling, pipeline right of way cleaning and maintenance, and nondestructive hydroexcavation as well as various forestry services,” Covey says.
Pennsylvania contractor expands from water hauling into hydroexcavation and other oilfield services to keep business going in downturn
<<LEFT: Canyon Environmental operator Jordan Glimm cleans out the back of a Vactor HXX hydroexcavator after dumping the contents at the company’s yard in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
>>RIGHT: Glimm uses a digging wand from the Vactor HXX to search for utilities.
By Cory Dellenbach | Photography by Heather Ainsworth
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anyon Environmental has survived the downturn in crude oil prices because of its solid foundation formed at startup, but it also sees a need to grow and diversify.
“The oil boom was a very good foundation for the company to get on its
feet and in a good position,” says Kevin Covey, business development manager for Canyon, based in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. In recent years, though, the company has added several other services to help withstand the ups and downs of the oil and gas industry.
While the company still focuses on its original specialty of water hauling, it has added general oilfield construction and most recently hydroexcavation both inside and outside the oilfields. “We’ve also added roustabout services and added more cleaning services with the use of hydroexcavators, like mud, frac and water tank clean-outs,” Covey says.
Canyon Environmental knows its growth will come back as oil prices rebound, but until then it can stay busy with utility work, thanks to its hydroexcavation equipment.
A START IN CONSTRUCTION
Before becoming an oilfield services contractor, the company started as a general construction contractor known as Dirt Excavating and East Resources Construction, founded in 2005. The company changed direction and names in 2007 with the addition of water hauling and rig pad services.
“The original founding partner wanted to do water hauling and pad building for the local drillers and that’s how
this venture started,” Covey says. “We’ve pretty much done everything in the business from containment, rig-up, rig-down and cleaning rig mats.”
Through the years, the company, owned by William Bender, has added to those services. “We’ve provided general and skilled labor, mechanic and equipment repairs, water hauling, pipeline right of way cleaning and maintenance, and nondestructive hydroexcavation as well as various forestry services,” Covey says.
Pennsylvania contractor expands from water hauling into hydroexcavation and other oilfield services to keep business going in downturn
<<LEFT: Canyon Environmental operator Jordan Glimm cleans out the back of a Vactor HXX hydroexcavator after dumping the contents at the company’s yard in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
>>RIGHT: Glimm uses a digging wand from the Vactor HXX to search for utilities.
By Cory Dellenbach | Photography by Heather Ainsworth
TO SURVIVEAdding Services
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WATER HAULING TO HYDROEXCAVATIONThe company hasn’t strayed too far from its origins, still operating water
and other fluid-hauling trucks. “The water-hauling aspect of our company has always driven the number of employees,” says Covey. “In the beginning it drove the number of third-party trucks we would subcontract out for.”
Over time the company wanted more direct relationships with its customers and added its own water-hauling trucks. Today, Canyon
Environmental has eight water trucks and two fluid-hauling trucks. “We run them 24 hours, seven days a week and every day of the year,” Covey says. “What makes us stand out from our competitors is being available all day long, every day.”
In 2013, the company added hydroexcavation to
complement its water hauling. Canyon Environmental has two Vactor HXX hydroexcavators and expects to add a third in the near future.
“It mixed well with our water trucks and support services as far as cleaning of rigs and frac tanks,” Covey says. “It allows us the mobility to go to locations and have a nice tool to do multiple cleaning duties.”
The machines also enabled Canyon to move into potholing.“When we first looked at them, we knew they had the ability to pothole
and we learned how popular they are in the pipeline industry for utility crossings,” Covey says. “That has commingled a lot with the work we do around compressor stations when the pipeline enters or leaves. Compressor
stations have just a huge web of utilities underground. It’s very common to use a hydrovac in that application.”
Covey says utility locating services are growing in popularity because they reduce the risk of accidents that happen in traditional excavation: “It’s safer for the crews and for the general public.”
TRACKING WITH GPS
Keeping track of its equipment can be daunting, but it’s made easier by a GPS program the company developed. “We have the GPS service for our mobile assets to help us and our customers,” Covey says. “It gives our customers a real-time view of where the trucks are and what we are doing while we are on their clock.”
In place for two years, the customized GPS program gives company officials and customers access to truck information. Customers can see where the water shipments are and when to anticipate delivery. “Oilfield people built this program for oilfield people,” Covey says. “That’s the difference
CANYON ENVIRONMENTALLOCATION: Mansfield, Pennsylvania
OWNER: William Bender
EMPLOYEES: 65
SERVICES OFFERED: Water hauling, drilling-fluid hauling, material hauling, hydroexcavation, roustabout, restorationSERVICE AREA: 100-mile radius around Mansfield
WEBSITE: www.canenv.com“We’ve pretty much done
everything in the business from
containment, rig-up, rig-down
and cleaning rig mats.”
Kevin Covey
Canyon Environmental’s Kevin Covey, business development manager, center, stands with operators Jim Lowe, left, and Jordan Glimm, right, in front of one of the company’s two Vactor HXX hydroexcava-tors in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. Canyon offers many hydroexcavation, material- and fluid-hauling services for the oilfields.
With 65 employees on its roster, Canyon Environmental has been hit by the downturn in crude oil prices — much like other oilfield services companies throughout North America.
“We’ve had a few services that we used to do in the past that we no longer offer because of it,” says Kevin Covey, business development manager. “We’ve had to diversify and take on some land clearing and site development work to compensate for the downturn.”
The company’s workforce is just one-third of what it was during the boom, but the company is growing again.
“We were actually as small as 40 employees coming into this year, so we’re growing back up again,” Covey says. “It’s a good feeling.”
Staying afloat in a roller coaster of an industry can be painful, Covey admits: “You have to maintain the right level of workers to maintain the level of work you have right now. That’s the challenge for everyone right now: finding that balance.”
HANDLING THE DOWNTURN
Kevin Covey, business development manager for Canyon Environmen-tal, speaks with hydroexcavator operator Jim Lowe during a break in utility locating work.
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WATER HAULING TO HYDROEXCAVATIONThe company hasn’t strayed too far from its origins, still operating water
and other fluid-hauling trucks. “The water-hauling aspect of our company has always driven the number of employees,” says Covey. “In the beginning it drove the number of third-party trucks we would subcontract out for.”
Over time the company wanted more direct relationships with its customers and added its own water-hauling trucks. Today, Canyon
Environmental has eight water trucks and two fluid-hauling trucks. “We run them 24 hours, seven days a week and every day of the year,” Covey says. “What makes us stand out from our competitors is being available all day long, every day.”
In 2013, the company added hydroexcavation to
complement its water hauling. Canyon Environmental has two Vactor HXX hydroexcavators and expects to add a third in the near future.
“It mixed well with our water trucks and support services as far as cleaning of rigs and frac tanks,” Covey says. “It allows us the mobility to go to locations and have a nice tool to do multiple cleaning duties.”
The machines also enabled Canyon to move into potholing.“When we first looked at them, we knew they had the ability to pothole
and we learned how popular they are in the pipeline industry for utility crossings,” Covey says. “That has commingled a lot with the work we do around compressor stations when the pipeline enters or leaves. Compressor
stations have just a huge web of utilities underground. It’s very common to use a hydrovac in that application.”
Covey says utility locating services are growing in popularity because they reduce the risk of accidents that happen in traditional excavation: “It’s safer for the crews and for the general public.”
TRACKING WITH GPS
Keeping track of its equipment can be daunting, but it’s made easier by a GPS program the company developed. “We have the GPS service for our mobile assets to help us and our customers,” Covey says. “It gives our customers a real-time view of where the trucks are and what we are doing while we are on their clock.”
In place for two years, the customized GPS program gives company officials and customers access to truck information. Customers can see where the water shipments are and when to anticipate delivery. “Oilfield people built this program for oilfield people,” Covey says. “That’s the difference
CANYON ENVIRONMENTALLOCATION: Mansfield, Pennsylvania
OWNER: William Bender
EMPLOYEES: 65
SERVICES OFFERED: Water hauling, drilling-fluid hauling, material hauling, hydroexcavation, roustabout, restorationSERVICE AREA: 100-mile radius around Mansfield
WEBSITE: www.canenv.com“We’ve pretty much done
everything in the business from
containment, rig-up, rig-down
and cleaning rig mats.”
Kevin Covey
Canyon Environmental’s Kevin Covey, business development manager, center, stands with operators Jim Lowe, left, and Jordan Glimm, right, in front of one of the company’s two Vactor HXX hydroexcava-tors in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. Canyon offers many hydroexcavation, material- and fluid-hauling services for the oilfields.
With 65 employees on its roster, Canyon Environmental has been hit by the downturn in crude oil prices — much like other oilfield services companies throughout North America.
“We’ve had a few services that we used to do in the past that we no longer offer because of it,” says Kevin Covey, business development manager. “We’ve had to diversify and take on some land clearing and site development work to compensate for the downturn.”
The company’s workforce is just one-third of what it was during the boom, but the company is growing again.
“We were actually as small as 40 employees coming into this year, so we’re growing back up again,” Covey says. “It’s a good feeling.”
Staying afloat in a roller coaster of an industry can be painful, Covey admits: “You have to maintain the right level of workers to maintain the level of work you have right now. That’s the challenge for everyone right now: finding that balance.”
HANDLING THE DOWNTURN
Kevin Covey, business development manager for Canyon Environmen-tal, speaks with hydroexcavator operator Jim Lowe during a break in utility locating work.
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between the system we use and other GPS systems.”
The GPS program also allows company officials to monitor their employees’ safety on the roads. “It really helps with our safety, because we can watch the trucks, the speed
and location,” Covey says. “We can see what the weather is like in a location they are at and go back to the GPS and see if the trucks are maintaining a safe speed.”
SAFETY IS NO. 1
While a crew of two can operate the hydroexcavators, Canyon requires a crew of three to run its machines. “We have the operator and two swampers,” Covey says. “If one needs to take a break, the free guy can step in and help. We planned it that way to keep the crews safer out in the field.”
The company has an in-house safety program that employees go through weekly to stay familiar with skills such as CPR, first aid, confined-space training and hazardous materials handling.
“All employees go through a similar safety program, but I would consider the hydrovac training a little more extensive because of the equipment used and the confined space involved,” Covey says. “Roustabouts are also trained extensively for oilfield work.”
Covey says company owner Bender is very safety conscious. “He promotes a safe environment and workplace at all times.”
RIDING THE WAVE
Canyon hasn’t been immune to the decline in crude oil prices and has had to lay off employees, but the company has stayed productive and positive by offering diverse services.
Covey is excited to see what the future holds for that part of the company. “If the potential of line locating with municipalities and utilities goes where we think it’s going, we think it would be a growth spurt for this company,” he says. “Going with the land clearing and utility site work and potholing gives us a lot of great hope in riding out this wave.”
Covey also expects the industry to turn around, as it has done before. “Hopefully we ride it out to the next boom and the next boom is right around the corner,” he says. “We’ll be ready to go back to work full force when the oilfield calls come in.” GOMC
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From left, Kevin Covey, business development manager for Canyon Environmental, looks on as operators Jim Lowe and Jordan Glimm hydroexcavate for utilities using one of the company’s two Vactor HXX hydroexcavators.
Canyon Environmental has two hydroexcavators within its fleet of trucks, including 10 water- and fluid-hauling trucks.
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between the system we use and other GPS systems.”
The GPS program also allows company officials to monitor their employees’ safety on the roads. “It really helps with our safety, because we can watch the trucks, the speed
and location,” Covey says. “We can see what the weather is like in a location they are at and go back to the GPS and see if the trucks are maintaining a safe speed.”
SAFETY IS NO. 1
While a crew of two can operate the hydroexcavators, Canyon requires a crew of three to run its machines. “We have the operator and two swampers,” Covey says. “If one needs to take a break, the free guy can step in and help. We planned it that way to keep the crews safer out in the field.”
The company has an in-house safety program that employees go through weekly to stay familiar with skills such as CPR, first aid, confined-space training and hazardous materials handling.
“All employees go through a similar safety program, but I would consider the hydrovac training a little more extensive because of the equipment used and the confined space involved,” Covey says. “Roustabouts are also trained extensively for oilfield work.”
Covey says company owner Bender is very safety conscious. “He promotes a safe environment and workplace at all times.”
RIDING THE WAVE
Canyon hasn’t been immune to the decline in crude oil prices and has had to lay off employees, but the company has stayed productive and positive by offering diverse services.
Covey is excited to see what the future holds for that part of the company. “If the potential of line locating with municipalities and utilities goes where we think it’s going, we think it would be a growth spurt for this company,” he says. “Going with the land clearing and utility site work and potholing gives us a lot of great hope in riding out this wave.”
Covey also expects the industry to turn around, as it has done before. “Hopefully we ride it out to the next boom and the next boom is right around the corner,” he says. “We’ll be ready to go back to work full force when the oilfield calls come in.” GOMC
“What makes us stand out
from our competitors is
being available all day
long, every day.”
Kevin Covey
more infoVactor Manufacturing800/627-3171www.vactor.com(See ad on page 56)
From left, Kevin Covey, business development manager for Canyon Environmental, looks on as operators Jim Lowe and Jordan Glimm hydroexcavate for utilities using one of the company’s two Vactor HXX hydroexcavators.
Canyon Environmental has two hydroexcavators within its fleet of trucks, including 10 water- and fluid-hauling trucks.
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oremost has long been known in Canada for durable, cold-weather-ready hydroexcavation systems. Now, thanks to a partnership with Colorado-based heavy-truck distributor Transwest, the units are easier
to find in the U.S.The Foremost 1600 Hydrovac, with its distinctive doghouse, drew plenty
of onlookers at the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Trans-port (WWETT) Show.
“The 1600 is designed to work effectively in temperatures down to minus 40 degrees,” says Tim Dell, vacuum systems sales manager for Foremost. “Not only is the doghouse insulated and heated, all external valves are too. The heating options are a must in most Canadian climates, and we think this unit is going to be a good fit for the northern states in the U.S. as well.”
The 1600 allows for water capacities of 1,600 gallons and a 13-yard de-bris body. Vacuum power is supplied by the Robuschi RB-DV125 blower. The Cat 3560 wash pump and 740,000 Btu boiler are also used on this model. The boom is rear-mounted, 8 inches in diameter, fully rotational and controlled by an Omnex wireless controller, which also controls the vehicle rpm, wash and vacuum functions. All off-loading functions can also be performed via the remote.
“The remote functionality enables one person to operate this unit if need-ed,” says Dell. “That saves on manpower costs, making the unit more appeal-ing to municipalities and private contractors.”
Off-loading is performed via a sloped debris floor design and washout system. The dump door is 48 by 58 inches, providing a large area to allow for tank cleaning. Optional 4-inch Hydratech off-loading pump systems are avail-able, which allow for pumping off in a contained manner when discharging liquid loads.
Dell recommends the 1600 for municipal and industrial settings, and its smaller footprint also makes it an ideal fit for remote mining and utility opera-tions. While its smaller van body sacrifices some heated storage, it means a more maneuverable, versatile unit.
“It’s definitely going to appeal to the subcontractor who performs munici-pal work every day,” says Dell. “It is designed as a workhorse and can fit the industrial oil and gas and utility markets as well.”
Foremost’s partnership with Transwest allows the heavy-truck distribu-tor to leverage its marketing and sales expertise to sell Foremost hydrovacs to U.S. customers. According to Dell, the 1600 is the focus of the initial market-ing campaign, with more to come in the future.
“Partnering with a company like Transwest that understands the U.S. market is big for us,” he says. “Canada has a more mature hydroexcavation market than what you see in the States. We are already seeing increased in-terest, and that’s causing us to take a look at what we’re offering in the U.S.”
Next year, Dell says he hopes to bring several of Foremost’s hydrovac options to the WWETT Show, including a model with fewer heating options designed for the southern states, and a miniature “urban” model offering even more maneuverability.
“Judging by the response I’ve seen at the 2015 show, we’re definitely coming back bigger and better,” says Dell. “Hydroexcavation is really start-ing to take off in the U.S., and we’re going to be involved.” 855/742-9990; www.foremost.ca/vactrucks/. GOMC
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WELCOME TO THE USPartnership enables Canadian cold-weather hydroexcavator manufacturer to find niche in the States
By Craig Mandli
Tim Dell, left, vacuum systems sales manager for Foremost, points out the heated and insulated doghouse and heated valves on the 1600 Hydrovac. The unit is designed to operate effectively in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees. (Photo by Craig Mandli)
“The heating options are a must in most Canadian climates, and we think this unit is going to be a good fit for the northern states in the U.S. as well.”Tim Dell
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oremost has long been known in Canada for durable, cold-weather-ready hydroexcavation systems. Now, thanks to a partnership with Colorado-based heavy-truck distributor Transwest, the units are easier
to find in the U.S.The Foremost 1600 Hydrovac, with its distinctive doghouse, drew plenty
of onlookers at the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Trans-port (WWETT) Show.
“The 1600 is designed to work effectively in temperatures down to minus 40 degrees,” says Tim Dell, vacuum systems sales manager for Foremost. “Not only is the doghouse insulated and heated, all external valves are too. The heating options are a must in most Canadian climates, and we think this unit is going to be a good fit for the northern states in the U.S. as well.”
The 1600 allows for water capacities of 1,600 gallons and a 13-yard de-bris body. Vacuum power is supplied by the Robuschi RB-DV125 blower. The Cat 3560 wash pump and 740,000 Btu boiler are also used on this model. The boom is rear-mounted, 8 inches in diameter, fully rotational and controlled by an Omnex wireless controller, which also controls the vehicle rpm, wash and vacuum functions. All off-loading functions can also be performed via the remote.
“The remote functionality enables one person to operate this unit if need-ed,” says Dell. “That saves on manpower costs, making the unit more appeal-ing to municipalities and private contractors.”
Off-loading is performed via a sloped debris floor design and washout system. The dump door is 48 by 58 inches, providing a large area to allow for tank cleaning. Optional 4-inch Hydratech off-loading pump systems are avail-able, which allow for pumping off in a contained manner when discharging liquid loads.
Dell recommends the 1600 for municipal and industrial settings, and its smaller footprint also makes it an ideal fit for remote mining and utility opera-tions. While its smaller van body sacrifices some heated storage, it means a more maneuverable, versatile unit.
“It’s definitely going to appeal to the subcontractor who performs munici-pal work every day,” says Dell. “It is designed as a workhorse and can fit the industrial oil and gas and utility markets as well.”
Foremost’s partnership with Transwest allows the heavy-truck distribu-tor to leverage its marketing and sales expertise to sell Foremost hydrovacs to U.S. customers. According to Dell, the 1600 is the focus of the initial market-ing campaign, with more to come in the future.
“Partnering with a company like Transwest that understands the U.S. market is big for us,” he says. “Canada has a more mature hydroexcavation market than what you see in the States. We are already seeing increased in-terest, and that’s causing us to take a look at what we’re offering in the U.S.”
Next year, Dell says he hopes to bring several of Foremost’s hydrovac options to the WWETT Show, including a model with fewer heating options designed for the southern states, and a miniature “urban” model offering even more maneuverability.
“Judging by the response I’ve seen at the 2015 show, we’re definitely coming back bigger and better,” says Dell. “Hydroexcavation is really start-ing to take off in the U.S., and we’re going to be involved.” 855/742-9990; www.foremost.ca/vactrucks/. GOMC
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WELCOME TO THE USPartnership enables Canadian cold-weather hydroexcavator manufacturer to find niche in the States
By Craig Mandli
Tim Dell, left, vacuum systems sales manager for Foremost, points out the heated and insulated doghouse and heated valves on the 1600 Hydrovac. The unit is designed to operate effectively in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees. (Photo by Craig Mandli)
“The heating options are a must in most Canadian climates, and we think this unit is going to be a good fit for the northern states in the U.S. as well.”Tim Dell
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he oil and gas industry in North Dakota got some extra time from state regulators to reduce the amount
of natural gas burned off at oil wells, citing concerns that construction delays have made it all but impossible to meet targets.
The original deadline — Jan. 1, 2016 — was pushed back to Nov. 1, 2016, after regulators heard concerns from oil industry companies. Environmentalists criticized the
regulators’ decision. The extension, granted on Sept. 24, pushes back potential penalties for companies and gives contractors until next summer to expand an important network of natural gas gathering pipelines.
Companies have to be capturing at least 85 percent of flaring gas by the new deadline.
Officials in the industry say obstacles to gas collection include regulatory delays
in construction of the Hess Corporation and Oneok pipe-lines, as well as technological advancements fueling a 16 percent spike in natural gas production.
“The industry’s presen-tation has some very real reasons why the goal has become more difficult,” said Gov. Jack Dalrymple in an in-terview with the Associated Press. “Many of these items they’ve mentioned realisti-cally could not have been expected.”
NEW GOAL
The governor also gave a new target reduction of 91 percent of produced gas being captured by November 2020, up from a previous goal of 90 percent.
“There’s a lot of states that think 90 percent isn’t all that great,” Dalrymple says.
In 2011, North Dakota’s oil wells flared an average of 4.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas every month. In 2013,
companies in the state flared 107 billion cubic feet of natural gas, or about one-third of the 348 billion cubic feet produced.
Alaska, Texas and Wyoming flared fewer than 2 percent of their production, according to the Western Organization of Resource Councils, a coalition of landowner groups across the West.
While energy industry officials ex-pressed disappointment with the 91 per-cent target and the length of the extension — they were lobbying for two years — executives pledged to meet the new goal. “The goal for 85 percent by November 2016 is achievable,” said Whiting Petro-leum Corp. spokesman Phil Archer during a meeting with commissioners.
MAKING CHANGES
When the call for reduced flaring was introduced in 2014, several companies operating in the Bakken began making changes immediately. At the beginning of 2014, 36 percent of North Dakota’s production was flared. By year’s end that figure was 24 percent.
Two of those companies trying to reduce flaring have been Hess and GTUIT, a gas-capture equipment company. In September, both were named excellence award winners by the World Bank Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership for their combined work in reducing natural gas flaring in the Bakken region.
Hess partnered with GTUIT, a designer, manufacturer and operator of well site gas capture and natural gas liquid extraction equipment, to provide mobile and modular flare gas-processing equipment.
Hess and GTUIT operate 15 units at seven oil well locations in the Bakken that process 10 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The units allow the recovery of natural gas liquids and cut back on car-bon dioxide emissions and volatile organic compounds.
“This is a reaffirmation of our commit-ment to reduce flaring in the Bakken and throughout our global operations,” says Alex Sagebien, Hess vice president of en-vironment, health and safety. “We are ap-preciative of our partners.” GOMC
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EXTENSION FOR GAS FLARINGNorth Dakota oil companies receive extra 10 months on deadline to reduce flaring
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he oil and gas industry in North Dakota got some extra time from state regulators to reduce the amount
of natural gas burned off at oil wells, citing concerns that construction delays have made it all but impossible to meet targets.
The original deadline — Jan. 1, 2016 — was pushed back to Nov. 1, 2016, after regulators heard concerns from oil industry companies. Environmentalists criticized the
regulators’ decision. The extension, granted on Sept. 24, pushes back potential penalties for companies and gives contractors until next summer to expand an important network of natural gas gathering pipelines.
Companies have to be capturing at least 85 percent of flaring gas by the new deadline.
Officials in the industry say obstacles to gas collection include regulatory delays
in construction of the Hess Corporation and Oneok pipe-lines, as well as technological advancements fueling a 16 percent spike in natural gas production.
“The industry’s presen-tation has some very real reasons why the goal has become more difficult,” said Gov. Jack Dalrymple in an in-terview with the Associated Press. “Many of these items they’ve mentioned realisti-cally could not have been expected.”
NEW GOAL
The governor also gave a new target reduction of 91 percent of produced gas being captured by November 2020, up from a previous goal of 90 percent.
“There’s a lot of states that think 90 percent isn’t all that great,” Dalrymple says.
In 2011, North Dakota’s oil wells flared an average of 4.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas every month. In 2013,
companies in the state flared 107 billion cubic feet of natural gas, or about one-third of the 348 billion cubic feet produced.
Alaska, Texas and Wyoming flared fewer than 2 percent of their production, according to the Western Organization of Resource Councils, a coalition of landowner groups across the West.
While energy industry officials ex-pressed disappointment with the 91 per-cent target and the length of the extension — they were lobbying for two years — executives pledged to meet the new goal. “The goal for 85 percent by November 2016 is achievable,” said Whiting Petro-leum Corp. spokesman Phil Archer during a meeting with commissioners.
MAKING CHANGES
When the call for reduced flaring was introduced in 2014, several companies operating in the Bakken began making changes immediately. At the beginning of 2014, 36 percent of North Dakota’s production was flared. By year’s end that figure was 24 percent.
Two of those companies trying to reduce flaring have been Hess and GTUIT, a gas-capture equipment company. In September, both were named excellence award winners by the World Bank Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership for their combined work in reducing natural gas flaring in the Bakken region.
Hess partnered with GTUIT, a designer, manufacturer and operator of well site gas capture and natural gas liquid extraction equipment, to provide mobile and modular flare gas-processing equipment.
Hess and GTUIT operate 15 units at seven oil well locations in the Bakken that process 10 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The units allow the recovery of natural gas liquids and cut back on car-bon dioxide emissions and volatile organic compounds.
“This is a reaffirmation of our commit-ment to reduce flaring in the Bakken and throughout our global operations,” says Alex Sagebien, Hess vice president of en-vironment, health and safety. “We are ap-preciative of our partners.” GOMC
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t’s a report that could change the thinking of the Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada and
Environment Canada regarding one of the country’s greatest resources.
With the Athabasca oilsands, located in northern Alberta, being a valuable asset to Canada, there was a pressing desire to look at how new and existing technology can reduce the environmental footprint of oilsands development. A large-scale, in-depth report was conducted by the Council of Canadian Academies. It released its findings last May with a 252-page booklet.
The council assembled an independent, multidisciplinary panel of 12 experts from Canada and abroad. The
Expert Panel on the Potential for New and Emerging Technologies to Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Oil Sands Development worked diligently for answers that could affect Canada’s environment for centuries to come.
“The oilsands of northern Alberta contain an estimated 169 billion barrels of recoverable bitumen and span an area larger than Canada’s three Maritime provinces combined (142,000 km2),” the report says. “Their development through surface mining and in situ methods is expected to play a growing role in global oil supplies. Bitumen production, however, is resource-intensive and generates a
significant environmental footprint that is forecasted to grow alongside the growth in bitumen production if current methods of extraction and upgrading are used. And though recent oil price volatility will have implications for the rate of production growth, in the longer term production is expected to double with consequent environmental impacts on air, water and land.”
USING EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES
The Government of Canada, through Natural Resources Canada and with support from Environment Canada, asked the Council of Canadian Academies to find
out the answer to their main question: How could new and existing technologies be used to reduce the environmental footprint of oilsands development on air, water and land?
Through extensive research, the analyses indicate that reductions in the environmental footprint are achievable in each of the areas considered.
The panel concluded that many of the technologies currently being researched, developed and piloted for deployment over the next 15 years could reduce the environmental footprint of oilsands operations on an intensity (per barrel) basis.
“Technologies have been identified in all five areas of the environmental footprint, including several that currently exist and are deployable in the short term,” the report says. “One of these ‘quick wins’ is the use of existing dust-suppression technology in mining operations. Dust, which is an important vector for the local and regional distribution of pollutants such as mercury and PAHs, can be readily suppressed, thereby keeping naturally occurring and man-made pollutants largely contained to the mine site.
“Also, the industry’s continued effort to improve efficiencies, which add up over time, will be important in the long run in all areas: retrofitting and replacing haul trucks in surface mining; ongoing improvements in steaming, well placement and well control for in situ production; and improving operational efficiencies in bitumen upgrading.”
Even if the planned technologies result in measurable improvements in performance on a per barrel basis, none are likely to bring about absolute reductions in the environmental footprint of oilsands operations, the panel notes. Reductions are needed for processes that result in discharges directly correlated with bitumen production, namely GHGs and tailings.
REDUCING EMISSIONS
“Significantly reducing GHG emissions from the oilsands would make them comparable to other sources of crude, and reduce other air pollutants associated with GHG emissions (e.g., NOx, VOCs),” the report details. “Achieving a reduction in the volume and composition of oilsands tailings, which are more a local and
The oilsands of northern Alberta contain an estimated 169 billion barrels of recoverable bitumen and span an area larger than Canada’s three Maritime provinces combined (142,000 km2).
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USING TECHNOLOGIES TO KEEP OILSANDS CLEANReport from Canadian organizations looks at ways to reduce environmental footprint of oilsands in northern Alberta
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t’s a report that could change the thinking of the Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada and
Environment Canada regarding one of the country’s greatest resources.
With the Athabasca oilsands, located in northern Alberta, being a valuable asset to Canada, there was a pressing desire to look at how new and existing technology can reduce the environmental footprint of oilsands development. A large-scale, in-depth report was conducted by the Council of Canadian Academies. It released its findings last May with a 252-page booklet.
The council assembled an independent, multidisciplinary panel of 12 experts from Canada and abroad. The
Expert Panel on the Potential for New and Emerging Technologies to Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Oil Sands Development worked diligently for answers that could affect Canada’s environment for centuries to come.
“The oilsands of northern Alberta contain an estimated 169 billion barrels of recoverable bitumen and span an area larger than Canada’s three Maritime provinces combined (142,000 km2),” the report says. “Their development through surface mining and in situ methods is expected to play a growing role in global oil supplies. Bitumen production, however, is resource-intensive and generates a
significant environmental footprint that is forecasted to grow alongside the growth in bitumen production if current methods of extraction and upgrading are used. And though recent oil price volatility will have implications for the rate of production growth, in the longer term production is expected to double with consequent environmental impacts on air, water and land.”
USING EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES
The Government of Canada, through Natural Resources Canada and with support from Environment Canada, asked the Council of Canadian Academies to find
out the answer to their main question: How could new and existing technologies be used to reduce the environmental footprint of oilsands development on air, water and land?
Through extensive research, the analyses indicate that reductions in the environmental footprint are achievable in each of the areas considered.
The panel concluded that many of the technologies currently being researched, developed and piloted for deployment over the next 15 years could reduce the environmental footprint of oilsands operations on an intensity (per barrel) basis.
“Technologies have been identified in all five areas of the environmental footprint, including several that currently exist and are deployable in the short term,” the report says. “One of these ‘quick wins’ is the use of existing dust-suppression technology in mining operations. Dust, which is an important vector for the local and regional distribution of pollutants such as mercury and PAHs, can be readily suppressed, thereby keeping naturally occurring and man-made pollutants largely contained to the mine site.
“Also, the industry’s continued effort to improve efficiencies, which add up over time, will be important in the long run in all areas: retrofitting and replacing haul trucks in surface mining; ongoing improvements in steaming, well placement and well control for in situ production; and improving operational efficiencies in bitumen upgrading.”
Even if the planned technologies result in measurable improvements in performance on a per barrel basis, none are likely to bring about absolute reductions in the environmental footprint of oilsands operations, the panel notes. Reductions are needed for processes that result in discharges directly correlated with bitumen production, namely GHGs and tailings.
REDUCING EMISSIONS
“Significantly reducing GHG emissions from the oilsands would make them comparable to other sources of crude, and reduce other air pollutants associated with GHG emissions (e.g., NOx, VOCs),” the report details. “Achieving a reduction in the volume and composition of oilsands tailings, which are more a local and
The oilsands of northern Alberta contain an estimated 169 billion barrels of recoverable bitumen and span an area larger than Canada’s three Maritime provinces combined (142,000 km2).
CANADIAN EXTRA
(continued)
USING TECHNOLOGIES TO KEEP OILSANDS CLEANReport from Canadian organizations looks at ways to reduce environmental footprint of oilsands in northern Alberta
By Greg Bates
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regional problem, is necessary to improve future reclamation and minimize groundwater contamination from seepage.”
To reduce GHGs, research and development must focus on in situ technologies, because much of the forecasted bitumen production growth — and GHG emissions — will come from accessing reserves via in situ methods, the report adds. The most promising in situ technologies in the midterm are solvent-assisted, which decreases the need for steam in the extraction process and reduces related air emissions and contaminants from burning natural gas. However, even if fully adopted, these technologies would still result in a GHG footprint in 2025 that is higher than today’s baseline. More transformative technologies are therefore needed.
Based on current knowledge and widespread future adoption, the panel believes solvent-based technologies that eliminate the need for steam and the use of low-carbon energy sources will be important technology pathways for significantly lowering GHG emissions beyond 2025.
HAVING THREE SUPPORTS
For technology in general to have the maximum effect in reducing the environmental footprint, three supports are important.
“First, a well-functioning innovation ecosystem must be in place to foster inter-firm collaboration, knowledge flow between universities and industry practices, and openness to collaborative problem-solving on the environmental footprint,” the report states. “Second, oilsands regulation should support, rather than impede, technology adoption across the industry. Environmental regulations that prevent the release of oilsands process-affected water make the accumulation in tailings ponds on site a necessity and discourage firms
from investing in water treatment technologies that can clean water to quality standards suitable for its release. ... Third, monitoring needs to correspond to any comprehensive environmental objectives established for oilsands development.”
The panel acknowledges that much has and is being done to address environmental issues, but more progress is needed if technology is to catch up to the magnitude of the environmental challenges. At the current pace of oilsands development, the most promising technologies need to be ready for broad adoption in the near term lest existing and less-efficient technologies be locked into the majority of new projects.
“Short of slowing oilsands development, the most promising way forward is an AOSTRA-like (Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority) approach that pools R&D (research and development) resources and embraces collaboration and knowledge sharing across all stakeholders toward innovation focused on environmental performance, closure and remediation,” the report concludes. GOMC
The panel concluded that many of the technologies currently being researched, developed and piloted for deployment over the next 15 years could reduce the environmental footprint of oilsands operations on an intensity (per barrel) basis.
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regional problem, is necessary to improve future reclamation and minimize groundwater contamination from seepage.”
To reduce GHGs, research and development must focus on in situ technologies, because much of the forecasted bitumen production growth — and GHG emissions — will come from accessing reserves via in situ methods, the report adds. The most promising in situ technologies in the midterm are solvent-assisted, which decreases the need for steam in the extraction process and reduces related air emissions and contaminants from burning natural gas. However, even if fully adopted, these technologies would still result in a GHG footprint in 2025 that is higher than today’s baseline. More transformative technologies are therefore needed.
Based on current knowledge and widespread future adoption, the panel believes solvent-based technologies that eliminate the need for steam and the use of low-carbon energy sources will be important technology pathways for significantly lowering GHG emissions beyond 2025.
HAVING THREE SUPPORTS
For technology in general to have the maximum effect in reducing the environmental footprint, three supports are important.
“First, a well-functioning innovation ecosystem must be in place to foster inter-firm collaboration, knowledge flow between universities and industry practices, and openness to collaborative problem-solving on the environmental footprint,” the report states. “Second, oilsands regulation should support, rather than impede, technology adoption across the industry. Environmental regulations that prevent the release of oilsands process-affected water make the accumulation in tailings ponds on site a necessity and discourage firms
from investing in water treatment technologies that can clean water to quality standards suitable for its release. ... Third, monitoring needs to correspond to any comprehensive environmental objectives established for oilsands development.”
The panel acknowledges that much has and is being done to address environmental issues, but more progress is needed if technology is to catch up to the magnitude of the environmental challenges. At the current pace of oilsands development, the most promising technologies need to be ready for broad adoption in the near term lest existing and less-efficient technologies be locked into the majority of new projects.
“Short of slowing oilsands development, the most promising way forward is an AOSTRA-like (Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority) approach that pools R&D (research and development) resources and embraces collaboration and knowledge sharing across all stakeholders toward innovation focused on environmental performance, closure and remediation,” the report concludes. GOMC
The panel concluded that many of the technologies currently being researched, developed and piloted for deployment over the next 15 years could reduce the environmental footprint of oilsands operations on an intensity (per barrel) basis.
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Pre-Engineered Shoring Systems for Cross-Trench Utility ChallengesExcavation Safety OSHA Confi ned Space, Air Monitoring and Fall Protection Explained
Marketing Basics: How to Effectively and Effi ciently Grow Your Portable Sanitation SalesTrust – How to Build it and Use it to Grow Your Portable Sanitation BusinessPortable Sanitation Forum: Current and Future Critical Issues Affecting the Industry Discussion
Introduction to Soils Onsite Septic System Loading Rates and Site Layout Making Infi ltration Decisions – Understanding Soil Surface Design Soil Dispersal Comparison Introduction to the Elements of Onsite System Design and Regulations Onsite Septic System Hydraulics and Pump Design
Effective Strategies for Collections System Management Sustainable Innovation in Biosolids Management Pretreatment and Wastewater Lagoon Management Septage Collection and Treatment Large Scale FOG/Septage Receiving Station – Lantern Environmental Project Case History Progress in Electrochemical Water Treatment in Last Century
Cleaning Nozzle TechnologyLarge vs. Small-Diameter Pipe CleaningThe Lower Lateral – The New Frontier in Sewer RehabChemical Grouting TechnologiesThe Growth of the UV Cured CIPP ProcessNASSCO Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
Understanding Pumps and Common Pumping IssuesEvaluation and Installation of Backup Pump SystemsBest Installation Practices for Trouble-Free Pump ControlsTroubleshooting Pumps, Panels and Switches with Digital MultimetersSizing Guidelines for Sump, Sewage and Grinder PumpsSSPMA Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
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How Much Should I Charge?Business Game Changers: Top 5 Secret Strategies for Massive Growth in Your Service BusinessThe Un-Business Plan – Making Your Business Less Complicated But More Profi table How to Use Superior Customer Service to Increase Sales Reward the Right Stuff: Finding, Training and Keeping Great Team Members Is Your Business Prepared for a Crisis?
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Marketing to WomenWomen of Wastewater: Building a Community of AlliesWomen in Wastewater Roundtable
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Women in BusinessRooms 136-138
SSCSCSouthern Section Collection Systems CommitteeRooms 231-233
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Proper Industrial Truck Maintenance Can More Than Pay for Itself in Productivity and SafetyAir Conveyance Through an Industrial Vacuum TruckVacuum Excavation Applications and Opportunities
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Rooms 109-110This day-long session will discuss in detail the equipment on vacuum trucks and how to operate them. Pumping terms will be covered, as will safety principles, materials often encountered on the job and government regulations.
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• Pipeline Rehab/CIPP
• Waterblasting
• Plumbing
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Basics of Septic System Control PanelsUsing Septic Control Panels to Troubleshoot SystemsInspecting Concrete Sewage TanksAn Exercise in Septic System TroubleshootingThe Basics of Inspecting Drip SystemsNAWT Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
Positioning Yourself for Promotion and Succession PlanningStep Up Your Game! Taking Current CCTV Inspection Technology to the Next LevelTrailer Jetting – Getting the Most Out of Your Equipment Vacuuming: the Other Half of the Combination UnitSewer System Maintenance – Challenges and SolutionsSSCSC Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
Pre-Engineered Shoring Systems for Cross-Trench Utility ChallengesExcavation Safety OSHA Confi ned Space, Air Monitoring and Fall Protection Explained
Marketing Basics: How to Effectively and Effi ciently Grow Your Portable Sanitation SalesTrust – How to Build it and Use it to Grow Your Portable Sanitation BusinessPortable Sanitation Forum: Current and Future Critical Issues Affecting the Industry Discussion
Introduction to Soils Onsite Septic System Loading Rates and Site Layout Making Infi ltration Decisions – Understanding Soil Surface Design Soil Dispersal Comparison Introduction to the Elements of Onsite System Design and Regulations Onsite Septic System Hydraulics and Pump Design
Effective Strategies for Collections System Management Sustainable Innovation in Biosolids Management Pretreatment and Wastewater Lagoon Management Septage Collection and Treatment Large Scale FOG/Septage Receiving Station – Lantern Environmental Project Case History Progress in Electrochemical Water Treatment in Last Century
Cleaning Nozzle TechnologyLarge vs. Small-Diameter Pipe CleaningThe Lower Lateral – The New Frontier in Sewer RehabChemical Grouting TechnologiesThe Growth of the UV Cured CIPP ProcessNASSCO Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
Understanding Pumps and Common Pumping IssuesEvaluation and Installation of Backup Pump SystemsBest Installation Practices for Trouble-Free Pump ControlsTroubleshooting Pumps, Panels and Switches with Digital MultimetersSizing Guidelines for Sump, Sewage and Grinder PumpsSSPMA Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
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Women in BusinessRooms 136-138
SSCSCSouthern Section Collection Systems CommitteeRooms 231-233
Industry SafetyRooms 237-239
Portable SanitationRooms 136-138
NOWRANational Onsite Wastewater Recycling AssociationRooms 240-242
Proper Industrial Truck Maintenance Can More Than Pay for Itself in Productivity and SafetyAir Conveyance Through an Industrial Vacuum TruckVacuum Excavation Applications and Opportunities
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WJTA-IMCAWater Jet Technology Assoc. - Industrial Municipal Cleaning Assoc.Rooms 237-239
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Vacuum Truck Equipment and Operation Trainingpresented by NAWT National Association of Wastewater Technicians
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Liquid Waste Treatment & DisposalRooms 130-132
Business StrategiesRooms 136-138
Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Inspection & RepairRooms 133-135
SSCSC Sewer & Drain Cleaning CourseRooms 231-233
Sewer & Pipe Rehabilitation, Relining & RepairRooms 234-236
Onsite Septic Installation, Repair & DesignRooms 237-239
Treatment Plant OperatorRooms 243-245
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 140-142
NOWRA Design CourseRooms 240-242
Many states approve WWETT education sessionstoward fulfilling required certified education units or professional devel-opment hours.
See wwettshow.com for a list of approved states and courses.
Detailed session information available at:www.wwettshow.com
Fact vs. Fiction: The Top Ten Septic MythsAll About Facultative BacteriaBrown Grease Recovery From Grease Trap Waste: Science and Economics
Advanced Pipe BurstingLow-Latency, High-Defi nition Video Over Coaxial Cable for Remote InspectionPlumbers vs. Technicians: The Slow Decline of the Tradesman
GIS: Empowering Water, Wastewater and Waste Removal Organizations
Using Acoustic Inspection to Prioritize Sewer CleaningEvaluation of Automatic Filters for Nozzle Protection in Recycled Water Applications Flow Monitoring – How to Make Your Program Successful
Insights into Ozone Water Treatment PlantsWastewater MicrobiologyHow to Ensure Gold is the Result – Choosing the Right Dewatering Equipment
Buying Back CapacitySuccessful Reduction of I&I Using the Holistic Approach to Sewer RehabilitationLarge Scale Centrifugally Cast Concrete Pipe Culvert Rehab in CO Dept. of Transportation Region 1
How Self-Employed People Can Make More MoneyGrowing Your Business in a Tough EconomyStaying in Front of Your Customer
Know the State of Your Business Using Business Charts and Reports Using Software to Save Time and Increase Profi ts Using Mobile Devices for Business
WWETT Education Sessions
Friday, February 19, 2016
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.11 a.m.
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.
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Liquid Waste Treatment & DisposalRooms 130-132
Business StrategiesRooms 136-138
Business Software &TechnologyRooms 136-138
Sewer & Drain Cleaning,Inspection & RepairRooms 133-135
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 240-242
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 231-233
Treatment Plant OperatorRooms 243-245
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 140-142
COLE Publishing’s Onsite Installer CourseRooms 237-239
NOWRA Design CourseRooms 240-242 Sewer & Pipe
Rehabilitation, Relining & RepairRooms 234-236
Identifying and Managing Risk in a Septic or Sewer BusinessHow Well Do You Know Your Cleaning Hose?Pathogen Exposures to Workers in the Onsite Industry
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.11 a.m.
Industry SafetyRooms 140-142
Creating a Data-Driven Strategic Marketing PlanWhat Every Sewer and Drain Contractor Needs to Know About Asset Protection, Tax Reduction and Estate Planning
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.
Business StrategiesRooms 240-242
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8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Analysis of Drainfield Failures and Restoration Methods Cash In on Community System Operations and MaintenanceUltra-Efficient Inspection Technique to Locate Leaks on Septic Systems
Using the Clean Water Act to Grow ProfitsWinning Trench Warfare – Finding Profitability in Sewer/Septic WorkYour Best Shot at Sewer Success – How to Get the Most From Inspection Technology
Hands-On Nozzle Technology Hands-On Jetter Hose Maintenance – Care and Repair
Take Control of Inflow and Infiltration in ManholesWhen Things Go Wrong on a Lining JobTaking Small-Diameter Drain Lining Inside Infrastructure
Overview of Application, Design, Installation and Operation of Drip Dispersal SystemsOnsite System Pump Design Made EasyThe Onsite Wastewater Industry and Our Carbon Footprint
Smart Water Technology in Theory and PracticeDissolved Ozone in Municipal Collection, Treatment and DisposalMunicipal Biological Waste Treatment
How to Recover Non-Revenue WaterPhased Assessment Strategy for Sewers - Understanding Sewer Condition Quicker with Fewer ResourcesThe Science of Pipe Cleaning – Flow and Pressure
Mound and At-Grade DesignLow-Pressure Pipe in Drainfield DistributionSubsurface Drip Irrigation
How Self-Employed People Can Make More MoneyGrowing Your Business in a Tough EconomyStaying in Front of Your Customer
WWETT Education Sessions
Thursday, February 18, 2016
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
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8 a.m.9:30 a.m.11 a.m.
Liquid Waste Treatment & DisposalRooms 130-132
Business StrategiesRooms 136-138
Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Inspection & RepairRooms 133-135
SSCSC Sewer & Drain Cleaning CourseRooms 231-233
Sewer & Pipe Rehabilitation, Relining & RepairRooms 234-236
Onsite Septic Installation, Repair & DesignRooms 237-239
Treatment Plant OperatorRooms 243-245
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 140-142
NOWRA Design CourseRooms 240-242
Many states approve WWETT education sessionstoward fulfilling required certified education units or professional devel-opment hours.
See wwettshow.com for a list of approved states and courses.
Detailed session information available at:www.wwettshow.com
Fact vs. Fiction: The Top Ten Septic MythsAll About Facultative BacteriaBrown Grease Recovery From Grease Trap Waste: Science and Economics
Advanced Pipe BurstingLow-Latency, High-Defi nition Video Over Coaxial Cable for Remote InspectionPlumbers vs. Technicians: The Slow Decline of the Tradesman
GIS: Empowering Water, Wastewater and Waste Removal Organizations
Using Acoustic Inspection to Prioritize Sewer CleaningEvaluation of Automatic Filters for Nozzle Protection in Recycled Water Applications Flow Monitoring – How to Make Your Program Successful
Insights into Ozone Water Treatment PlantsWastewater MicrobiologyHow to Ensure Gold is the Result – Choosing the Right Dewatering Equipment
Buying Back CapacitySuccessful Reduction of I&I Using the Holistic Approach to Sewer RehabilitationLarge Scale Centrifugally Cast Concrete Pipe Culvert Rehab in CO Dept. of Transportation Region 1
How Self-Employed People Can Make More MoneyGrowing Your Business in a Tough EconomyStaying in Front of Your Customer
Know the State of Your Business Using Business Charts and Reports Using Software to Save Time and Increase Profi ts Using Mobile Devices for Business
WWETT Education Sessions
Friday, February 19, 2016
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.11 a.m.
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.
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8 a.m.9:30 a.m.11 a.m.
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.11 a.m.
Liquid Waste Treatment & DisposalRooms 130-132
Business StrategiesRooms 136-138
Business Software &TechnologyRooms 136-138
Sewer & Drain Cleaning,Inspection & RepairRooms 133-135
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 240-242
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 231-233
Treatment Plant OperatorRooms 243-245
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 140-142
COLE Publishing’s Onsite Installer CourseRooms 237-239
NOWRA Design CourseRooms 240-242 Sewer & Pipe
Rehabilitation, Relining & RepairRooms 234-236
Identifying and Managing Risk in a Septic or Sewer BusinessHow Well Do You Know Your Cleaning Hose?Pathogen Exposures to Workers in the Onsite Industry
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.11 a.m.
Industry SafetyRooms 140-142
Creating a Data-Driven Strategic Marketing PlanWhat Every Sewer and Drain Contractor Needs to Know About Asset Protection, Tax Reduction and Estate Planning
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.
Business StrategiesRooms 240-242
This day-long session will walk professionals through an introduction to proper installation practices for the sustainable use of onsite treatment systems
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
wwettshow.com • 866-933-2653
Detailed session information available at:www.wwettshow.com
30 GOMC www.gomcmag.com - DECEMBER 2015
he locals in Hundred, West Virginia, hang out at a restaurant called Sweet Melissa’s, where the conversation
topic recently was the economy, specifically the long decline of the oil and gas industry.
The coffee at the roadside restaurant was strong and hot, but the underlying fear was hotter and stronger. Many wonder what happened and what the future holds. Others worry about income and family.
Mike Lamp sipped coffee and explained the gas industry has been in decline for a year or more. First he noticed the riggers were leaving, then the lack of large trucks on the road, and finally on Route 69, once filled with gas rigs, there was silence — the rigs just stopped pumping. “It’s daunting,” he says. “We had two, three years of good jobs and income. Now people are wondering if they can pay next month’s electric bill.”
Sitting in a corner booth, eating eggs and toast with grape jelly, Micky Thompson just looks at the menu written on a slab of coal. Thompson said he worked for an oil exploration company and was told he had a
job for years to come, but in January he got the dreaded pink slip. “I feel lied to. I was told the industry was going to be strong for at least 20 years,” says the 34-year-old.
Now he spends his day trying to find a job, spending time at the local library searching online and looking at the help wanted ads in the Wetzel Chronicle, the local paper.
UNKNOWN FUTURE
Many understand the country’s oil and gas reserves are full, meaning there is no need for more supplies. However, what they don’t understand is why last summer they were working 14 hours a day. “If the gas companies knew the reserves were nearly full, why did we continue drilling? Look at the (mess) we are in now,” says Roger Slider, an unemployed rigger.
Befuddlement is not limited to the morning coffee drinkers at Sweet Melissa’s. Many in the industry are second-guessing the drill-baby-drill attitude of the last few years. The reserve capacity is now full at 4 trillion cubic feet. Now energy companies
are slashing their white-collar workforce, closing fields until further notice and some are headed to Chapter 11 protection.
It’s unclear what is going to happen to the $1 billion-plus cracker facility being considered by Odebrecht, a Brazil-based conglomerate, planned for Wood County. “I have no real information on the status of the cracker (plant) discussed for Wood County.
It is my understanding that they continue to dismantle the existing facilities, pursue their appropriate environmental permits and prepare the site,” says Charles Burd, executive director of the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia.
Burd says the state’s industry mirrors the national situation and low prices are driving the downturn. The prices are expected to remain flat over the next two years.
“The oversupply and lack of markets has caused the Appalachian Basin Differential to levels exceeding a minus $1.40 in some months this past summer and may not get better than a minus $0.90 this winter. That alone is extremely impactful on all producers,” he says.
That is why riggers like Slider and Thompson are unemployed. Burd says the lack of markets has “virtually” halted new drilling, causing a number of companies to begin the process of reducing budgets and laying off nonessential workers.
RELIEF COMING AT SOME POINT?
For communities like Hundred, population 294, that were reliant on the gas fields, it can be devastating. The gas-patch dollars enabled people to spend on lodging, food and hundreds of other items in the small town. Those dollars are mostly gone, as are those jobs. Wetzel County’s unemployment rate has hovered around 10 percent for months.
However, there are several oil and gas pipeline projects that, once in service, will transport several billion cubic feet of natural gas out of the Appalachian Basin and into southern markets. Also, the Dominion Power-owned liquid natural gas plant in Maryland is scheduled to go online next year, which will also serve as an outlet for some natural gas producers, Burd says.
Analysts and others, including Burd, say a cold winter would help. He says there is a huge amount of natural gas waiting to be extracted. “Pray for cold weather and wind,” Burd says. GOMC
Eye on the Industry
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UNCERTAINTY IN THE SHALESResidents, former oil industry employees trying to figure out what is going to happen next in unstable industry
By Daniel Tyson
ABOUT THE AUTHORDaniel Tyson is a reporter with The Register-Herald in Beckley, West Virginia.
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he locals in Hundred, West Virginia, hang out at a restaurant called Sweet Melissa’s, where the conversation
topic recently was the economy, specifically the long decline of the oil and gas industry.
The coffee at the roadside restaurant was strong and hot, but the underlying fear was hotter and stronger. Many wonder what happened and what the future holds. Others worry about income and family.
Mike Lamp sipped coffee and explained the gas industry has been in decline for a year or more. First he noticed the riggers were leaving, then the lack of large trucks on the road, and finally on Route 69, once filled with gas rigs, there was silence — the rigs just stopped pumping. “It’s daunting,” he says. “We had two, three years of good jobs and income. Now people are wondering if they can pay next month’s electric bill.”
Sitting in a corner booth, eating eggs and toast with grape jelly, Micky Thompson just looks at the menu written on a slab of coal. Thompson said he worked for an oil exploration company and was told he had a
job for years to come, but in January he got the dreaded pink slip. “I feel lied to. I was told the industry was going to be strong for at least 20 years,” says the 34-year-old.
Now he spends his day trying to find a job, spending time at the local library searching online and looking at the help wanted ads in the Wetzel Chronicle, the local paper.
UNKNOWN FUTURE
Many understand the country’s oil and gas reserves are full, meaning there is no need for more supplies. However, what they don’t understand is why last summer they were working 14 hours a day. “If the gas companies knew the reserves were nearly full, why did we continue drilling? Look at the (mess) we are in now,” says Roger Slider, an unemployed rigger.
Befuddlement is not limited to the morning coffee drinkers at Sweet Melissa’s. Many in the industry are second-guessing the drill-baby-drill attitude of the last few years. The reserve capacity is now full at 4 trillion cubic feet. Now energy companies
are slashing their white-collar workforce, closing fields until further notice and some are headed to Chapter 11 protection.
It’s unclear what is going to happen to the $1 billion-plus cracker facility being considered by Odebrecht, a Brazil-based conglomerate, planned for Wood County. “I have no real information on the status of the cracker (plant) discussed for Wood County.
It is my understanding that they continue to dismantle the existing facilities, pursue their appropriate environmental permits and prepare the site,” says Charles Burd, executive director of the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia.
Burd says the state’s industry mirrors the national situation and low prices are driving the downturn. The prices are expected to remain flat over the next two years.
“The oversupply and lack of markets has caused the Appalachian Basin Differential to levels exceeding a minus $1.40 in some months this past summer and may not get better than a minus $0.90 this winter. That alone is extremely impactful on all producers,” he says.
That is why riggers like Slider and Thompson are unemployed. Burd says the lack of markets has “virtually” halted new drilling, causing a number of companies to begin the process of reducing budgets and laying off nonessential workers.
RELIEF COMING AT SOME POINT?
For communities like Hundred, population 294, that were reliant on the gas fields, it can be devastating. The gas-patch dollars enabled people to spend on lodging, food and hundreds of other items in the small town. Those dollars are mostly gone, as are those jobs. Wetzel County’s unemployment rate has hovered around 10 percent for months.
However, there are several oil and gas pipeline projects that, once in service, will transport several billion cubic feet of natural gas out of the Appalachian Basin and into southern markets. Also, the Dominion Power-owned liquid natural gas plant in Maryland is scheduled to go online next year, which will also serve as an outlet for some natural gas producers, Burd says.
Analysts and others, including Burd, say a cold winter would help. He says there is a huge amount of natural gas waiting to be extracted. “Pray for cold weather and wind,” Burd says. GOMC
Eye on the Industry
T
UNCERTAINTY IN THE SHALESResidents, former oil industry employees trying to figure out what is going to happen next in unstable industry
By Daniel Tyson
ABOUT THE AUTHORDaniel Tyson is a reporter with The Register-Herald in Beckley, West Virginia.
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Money Machines
nvesting almost $500,000 in a vacuum truck to serve a handful of customers in a niche market can be a nerve-wracking prospect for contractors. But at Trackvac Services in Ottawa, Illinois, taking such a
leap of faith was a little easier because the truck was a versatile, multitasking Guzzler Classic.
The Guzzler, built by Guzzler Manufacturing (a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corp.), is an interesting crossbreed: a conventional vac truck that, in a matter of minutes, converts into a rail-ready vehicle that can efficiently suck up
spills on and around railroad tracks. The truck is central to operations at Trackvac, a company formed in summer 2014 in response to requests from local silica sand suppliers, says Kevin Kuntz, co-owner and general manager of the company.
“About 90 percent of the time we use the Guzzler to vacuum up spilled silica sand, either in railroad
yards or at sand mining facilities,” Kuntz explains. “The high-rail package gives us more versatility. Many times we’re cleaning along multiple (railroad) spurs, with train cars on both sides that limit accessibility. Or there’s other obstructions or no road alongside the tracks. That’s what makes this truck so unique — it can get places where other trucks can’t go.”
Trackvac paid around $480,000 for the truck, and the high-rail package accounted for about 25 percent of that cost. The truck also features an
18-cubic-yard debris tank; a 5,300 cfm blower made by Hibon (a division of Ingersoll Rand); a 16-foot-long boom that telescopes to a maximum length of nearly 22 feet and can rotate 320 degrees; a half-opening, hydraulically powered rear door for discharging debris; a tank vibrator; a 400 hp Cummins diesel engine; and a nine-speed Eaton Fuller transmission.
“The nice thing about the Guzzler is that it can vacuum dry or liquid materials — or even both at the same time,” Kuntz points out. “Some vac trucks can only do strictly one or the other. This machine has the ability to vacuum up sludge or even very fine powder, like cement — even rocks. It’ll vacuum anything that’ll fit through the 8-inch hose, from coal to ballast rocks off railroad tracks.
“With a 5,300 cfm blower, it really doesn’t matter what you’re vacuuming up,” he adds. “It provides so much suction that whatever you’re working on, it’s going to go.”
One of the tougher jobs the Guzzler has tackled involved removing packed-down sand between railroad tracks. The sand had built up for years,
I
Trackvac Services LLC, Ottawa, Illinois VEHICLE: Guzzler Classic vacuum truck, built by Guzzler Manufacturing
FUNCTION: Cleaning up silica sand spills and other materials
FEATURES: High-rail package, 5,300 cfm Hibon blower, 18-cubic-yard debris tank, 16-foot-long telescoping and rotating boom, Cummins diesel engine, Eaton Fuller transmission
COST: About $480,000
A VACUUM ON RAILSSpecialty vacuum truck puts industrial cleaning contractor on track to serve new markets
By Ken Wysocky
“Our operators can run the
truck while they sit behind
the debris body, which
increases visibility and safety.”Kevin Kuntz
so it was about 8 inches thick and so compressed that it was as hard as rock, Kuntz recalls. “It took a lot of effort, but we kept on raising and lowering the boom, and it finally sucked it all up,” he says.
Kuntz lauds the truck’s safety features, particularly the eight exterior cameras strategically mounted on the front, rear and sides of the vehicle, which maximize visibility for drivers. The cameras also make possible another unique feature: a rear-mounted exterior operator chair that allows the operator to safely and easily control the rear-mounted boom.
“Our operators can run the truck while they sit behind the debris body, which increases visibility and safety,” Kuntz says. “The downside is that it exposes the operator to the elements. In bad weather, they wear rain gear or even snowmobile suits — we’ve worked in rain and in temperatures as low as 10 degrees. If the weather is really bad, then we don’t work. But for everything else, you just dress for the weather.”
The truck is also equipped with remote control operation. That’s an advantage because the operator — one of two people needed to run the truck — doesn’t have to remain on the vehicle. “The driver can assist his partner who’s maybe doing a little shoveling or some other task. … He can get a little more involved in the actual job, rather than just sitting on the truck,” Kuntz says.
“This gives us a little more versatility and it’s also a great safety feature,” he continues. “That hose is pulling so much vacuum that if something happens — maybe something gets stuck in the hose or it vacuums up something you didn’t want to — the operator can shut power off right away, even though he’s not on the truck.”
The high-rail package is engaged at railroad crossings. When the truck is properly positioned over the rails, one of the operators turns on a master switch that activates the hydraulics. After that, one of the operators manually lowers the two rear rail wheels onto the railroad tracks. After the rear rail wheels are set, then the two front rail wheels are activated. When the truck is in full rail mode, its two front tires are completely off the tracks while two of the rear wheels actually touch the railroad tracks and bear a portion of the truck’s weight. In so-called “creep mode,” operators can vacuum up materials while the truck slowly “creeps” along the rails, Kuntz explains.
When it’s not plying the rails, Trackvac uses the Guzzler for a variety of applications at local silica sand plants. Those jobs include everything from vacuuming up sand from under scales used while loading railroad cars to cleaning process conveyors and plugged up elevators. “We’ve also used the truck to clean tanks at a company that makes plastic pellets,” Kuntz says. “At that facility, we work in ‘tire mode,’ but it’s nice to have the ability to work on their rail tracks as well, if needed.”
Kuntz envisions eventually using the Guzzler for more than mostly silica sand cleaning operations. “We’re looking to expand our services,” he notes. “I don’t like all our eggs in one basket. This truck is capable of working in any industry, such as refineries or concrete plants, for instance. It definitely gives us the versatility to do many different things.” GOMC
<< Trackvac Services in Ottawa, Illinois, relies on a Guzzler Classic outfitted with a high-rail package to clean up silica sand on and around railroad tracks.
>> When the truck is in full rail mode, its two front tires are completely off the tracks while two of the rear wheels touch the tracks and bear a portion of the truck’s weight. The operator sits behind the debris body, which increases visibility and safety.
“About 90 percent of the time we use the Guzzler to
vacuum up spilled silica sand, either in railroad
yards or at sand mining facilities.”
Kevin Kuntz
SHOW US YOUR MONEY MACHINE!Email [email protected] with
a brief description and a photo!
DECEMBER 2015 - www.gomcmag.com GOMC 33
Money Machines
nvesting almost $500,000 in a vacuum truck to serve a handful of customers in a niche market can be a nerve-wracking prospect for contractors. But at Trackvac Services in Ottawa, Illinois, taking such a
leap of faith was a little easier because the truck was a versatile, multitasking Guzzler Classic.
The Guzzler, built by Guzzler Manufacturing (a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corp.), is an interesting crossbreed: a conventional vac truck that, in a matter of minutes, converts into a rail-ready vehicle that can efficiently suck up
spills on and around railroad tracks. The truck is central to operations at Trackvac, a company formed in summer 2014 in response to requests from local silica sand suppliers, says Kevin Kuntz, co-owner and general manager of the company.
“About 90 percent of the time we use the Guzzler to vacuum up spilled silica sand, either in railroad
yards or at sand mining facilities,” Kuntz explains. “The high-rail package gives us more versatility. Many times we’re cleaning along multiple (railroad) spurs, with train cars on both sides that limit accessibility. Or there’s other obstructions or no road alongside the tracks. That’s what makes this truck so unique — it can get places where other trucks can’t go.”
Trackvac paid around $480,000 for the truck, and the high-rail package accounted for about 25 percent of that cost. The truck also features an
18-cubic-yard debris tank; a 5,300 cfm blower made by Hibon (a division of Ingersoll Rand); a 16-foot-long boom that telescopes to a maximum length of nearly 22 feet and can rotate 320 degrees; a half-opening, hydraulically powered rear door for discharging debris; a tank vibrator; a 400 hp Cummins diesel engine; and a nine-speed Eaton Fuller transmission.
“The nice thing about the Guzzler is that it can vacuum dry or liquid materials — or even both at the same time,” Kuntz points out. “Some vac trucks can only do strictly one or the other. This machine has the ability to vacuum up sludge or even very fine powder, like cement — even rocks. It’ll vacuum anything that’ll fit through the 8-inch hose, from coal to ballast rocks off railroad tracks.
“With a 5,300 cfm blower, it really doesn’t matter what you’re vacuuming up,” he adds. “It provides so much suction that whatever you’re working on, it’s going to go.”
One of the tougher jobs the Guzzler has tackled involved removing packed-down sand between railroad tracks. The sand had built up for years,
I
Trackvac Services LLC, Ottawa, Illinois VEHICLE: Guzzler Classic vacuum truck, built by Guzzler Manufacturing
FUNCTION: Cleaning up silica sand spills and other materials
FEATURES: High-rail package, 5,300 cfm Hibon blower, 18-cubic-yard debris tank, 16-foot-long telescoping and rotating boom, Cummins diesel engine, Eaton Fuller transmission
COST: About $480,000
A VACUUM ON RAILSSpecialty vacuum truck puts industrial cleaning contractor on track to serve new markets
By Ken Wysocky
“Our operators can run the
truck while they sit behind
the debris body, which
increases visibility and safety.”Kevin Kuntz
so it was about 8 inches thick and so compressed that it was as hard as rock, Kuntz recalls. “It took a lot of effort, but we kept on raising and lowering the boom, and it finally sucked it all up,” he says.
Kuntz lauds the truck’s safety features, particularly the eight exterior cameras strategically mounted on the front, rear and sides of the vehicle, which maximize visibility for drivers. The cameras also make possible another unique feature: a rear-mounted exterior operator chair that allows the operator to safely and easily control the rear-mounted boom.
“Our operators can run the truck while they sit behind the debris body, which increases visibility and safety,” Kuntz says. “The downside is that it exposes the operator to the elements. In bad weather, they wear rain gear or even snowmobile suits — we’ve worked in rain and in temperatures as low as 10 degrees. If the weather is really bad, then we don’t work. But for everything else, you just dress for the weather.”
The truck is also equipped with remote control operation. That’s an advantage because the operator — one of two people needed to run the truck — doesn’t have to remain on the vehicle. “The driver can assist his partner who’s maybe doing a little shoveling or some other task. … He can get a little more involved in the actual job, rather than just sitting on the truck,” Kuntz says.
“This gives us a little more versatility and it’s also a great safety feature,” he continues. “That hose is pulling so much vacuum that if something happens — maybe something gets stuck in the hose or it vacuums up something you didn’t want to — the operator can shut power off right away, even though he’s not on the truck.”
The high-rail package is engaged at railroad crossings. When the truck is properly positioned over the rails, one of the operators turns on a master switch that activates the hydraulics. After that, one of the operators manually lowers the two rear rail wheels onto the railroad tracks. After the rear rail wheels are set, then the two front rail wheels are activated. When the truck is in full rail mode, its two front tires are completely off the tracks while two of the rear wheels actually touch the railroad tracks and bear a portion of the truck’s weight. In so-called “creep mode,” operators can vacuum up materials while the truck slowly “creeps” along the rails, Kuntz explains.
When it’s not plying the rails, Trackvac uses the Guzzler for a variety of applications at local silica sand plants. Those jobs include everything from vacuuming up sand from under scales used while loading railroad cars to cleaning process conveyors and plugged up elevators. “We’ve also used the truck to clean tanks at a company that makes plastic pellets,” Kuntz says. “At that facility, we work in ‘tire mode,’ but it’s nice to have the ability to work on their rail tracks as well, if needed.”
Kuntz envisions eventually using the Guzzler for more than mostly silica sand cleaning operations. “We’re looking to expand our services,” he notes. “I don’t like all our eggs in one basket. This truck is capable of working in any industry, such as refineries or concrete plants, for instance. It definitely gives us the versatility to do many different things.” GOMC
<< Trackvac Services in Ottawa, Illinois, relies on a Guzzler Classic outfitted with a high-rail package to clean up silica sand on and around railroad tracks.
>> When the truck is in full rail mode, its two front tires are completely off the tracks while two of the rear wheels touch the tracks and bear a portion of the truck’s weight. The operator sits behind the debris body, which increases visibility and safety.
“About 90 percent of the time we use the Guzzler to
vacuum up spilled silica sand, either in railroad
yards or at sand mining facilities.”
Kevin Kuntz
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rank was ex-Special Forces with a fine arts degree — an unusual mix in the world of business. He achieved a lot in
his career by following five simple principles he was able to apply to any business. If you can apply these same principles consistently, you will move away from being a microman-ager and become far more strategic in the way you run your company.
So, what are these magic principles? Really, they are just good common sense, but as Frank was fond of saying, “Good business is just common sense; unfortunately, common sense is not common practice.”
PRINCIPLE 1: DEFINE YOUR ROLE
Too often business owners are not clear on the difference between management issues and ownership issues. Management issues are things like dealing with accounting, administration and the sales process. They are seemingly urgent matters that must be dealt with in a timely fashion. The person overseeing these functions can be the business owner or an appointed manager.
Ownership issues are the things that only the business owner can do, such as dealing with banking partners and setting the long-term strategy for the organization.
Frank’s approach was simple: Have a clear split between ownership of the busi-ness and management of the business, and find the most talented people to run day-
to-day operations. This sometimes means that the owner needs to step aside from management and make way for another qualified leader.
Concentrate on an area where you are talented and do what you are passionate about. Let others take care of the things that you are not so good at and that conform to their strengths. Everyone will benefit.
PRINCIPLE 2: CREATE A COMPELLING VISION
One of the most effective ways to har-ness the potential of an organization is to get everyone pulling in the same direction. How-ever, without a compelling vision, this can be difficult to achieve.
Vision is a crucial component in getting employees to understand the company’s goals and encouraging them to make meaningful suggestions about how to meet them. It doesn’t matter if your vision revolves around customer service excellence or creating innovative products — as long as it is inspiring and challenging.
Frank did not believe in having a vision that was just there to tick the box and display on a plaque. Rather, it was an important part of the overall company strategy.
Set time aside to work on your business rather than in your business by developing a vision that enables you to grow the business and achieve your life goals. Don’t make the excuse that you are too busy to spend this time crafting a quality vision — it will be the best investment of time you ever make.
PRINCIPLE 3: HIRE “A” PLAYERS
Frank believed the key to running an organization successfully in the longer term is to hire great people. As he was fond
of saying, “If you can surround yourself with people who are smarter than you are, chances are your business will do just fine.”
Many leaders feel insecure about hiring really smart people, as they believe it will un-dermine their credibility, but building a great team enhances your reputation as a leader. Make sure hiring “A” players is a priority for you as a business owner or leader.
PRINCIPLE 4: DEVELOP TRUSTThe key to leading your team is to
develop trust. This is what keeps top performers working for you in the longer term. Frank knew if you can become a better coach and mentor rather than micromanage your best people, you will find they trust you and are more loyal to the organization. “After all,” Frank would say, “people leave bosses, not organizations.”
The best employees know their market value. What keeps them working for you is not money, but the ability to work indepen-dently and express their talents in their own way. They are self-motivated and driven to achieve excellent results. Too much interfer-ence from their immediate superior can strip them of motivation.
PRINCIPLE 5: HAVE FUNFrank was always firm but fair in his
leadership. One of his greatest strengths was knowing when to have fun.
Celebrating success — such as landing a major new customer or having a particu-larly profitable quarter — was always some-thing he believed in doing as a way to re-inforce the positive behavior that caused it.
Even when under pressure to perform, Frank knew the value of a joke or lightheart-ed moment to relieve the tension. Look for opportunities in your own business to have some fun as this can be a key retention strat-egy for your best workers.
By following Frank’s simple principles you can grow your business and also have a lot more time to spend with your family and pursue other interests. As Frank would say, “You only live once and life is short, so you had better enjoy it!” GOMC
Building the Business
5 TIPS FOR MANAGEMENT SUCCESSFormulate a solid business plan, assemble a top-notch crew to carry it out, and watch your company grow
By Richard J. Bryan
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard J. Bryan is a speaker, executive coach and author of Being Frank: Real Life Lessons to Grow Your Business and Yourself. For more information, visit www.richardjbryan.com.
The best employees know their market value. What keeps them working for you is not money, but the ability to work independently and express their talents in their own way.
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rank was ex-Special Forces with a fine arts degree — an unusual mix in the world of business. He achieved a lot in
his career by following five simple principles he was able to apply to any business. If you can apply these same principles consistently, you will move away from being a microman-ager and become far more strategic in the way you run your company.
So, what are these magic principles? Really, they are just good common sense, but as Frank was fond of saying, “Good business is just common sense; unfortunately, common sense is not common practice.”
PRINCIPLE 1: DEFINE YOUR ROLE
Too often business owners are not clear on the difference between management issues and ownership issues. Management issues are things like dealing with accounting, administration and the sales process. They are seemingly urgent matters that must be dealt with in a timely fashion. The person overseeing these functions can be the business owner or an appointed manager.
Ownership issues are the things that only the business owner can do, such as dealing with banking partners and setting the long-term strategy for the organization.
Frank’s approach was simple: Have a clear split between ownership of the busi-ness and management of the business, and find the most talented people to run day-
to-day operations. This sometimes means that the owner needs to step aside from management and make way for another qualified leader.
Concentrate on an area where you are talented and do what you are passionate about. Let others take care of the things that you are not so good at and that conform to their strengths. Everyone will benefit.
PRINCIPLE 2: CREATE A COMPELLING VISION
One of the most effective ways to har-ness the potential of an organization is to get everyone pulling in the same direction. How-ever, without a compelling vision, this can be difficult to achieve.
Vision is a crucial component in getting employees to understand the company’s goals and encouraging them to make meaningful suggestions about how to meet them. It doesn’t matter if your vision revolves around customer service excellence or creating innovative products — as long as it is inspiring and challenging.
Frank did not believe in having a vision that was just there to tick the box and display on a plaque. Rather, it was an important part of the overall company strategy.
Set time aside to work on your business rather than in your business by developing a vision that enables you to grow the business and achieve your life goals. Don’t make the excuse that you are too busy to spend this time crafting a quality vision — it will be the best investment of time you ever make.
PRINCIPLE 3: HIRE “A” PLAYERS
Frank believed the key to running an organization successfully in the longer term is to hire great people. As he was fond
of saying, “If you can surround yourself with people who are smarter than you are, chances are your business will do just fine.”
Many leaders feel insecure about hiring really smart people, as they believe it will un-dermine their credibility, but building a great team enhances your reputation as a leader. Make sure hiring “A” players is a priority for you as a business owner or leader.
PRINCIPLE 4: DEVELOP TRUSTThe key to leading your team is to
develop trust. This is what keeps top performers working for you in the longer term. Frank knew if you can become a better coach and mentor rather than micromanage your best people, you will find they trust you and are more loyal to the organization. “After all,” Frank would say, “people leave bosses, not organizations.”
The best employees know their market value. What keeps them working for you is not money, but the ability to work indepen-dently and express their talents in their own way. They are self-motivated and driven to achieve excellent results. Too much interfer-ence from their immediate superior can strip them of motivation.
PRINCIPLE 5: HAVE FUNFrank was always firm but fair in his
leadership. One of his greatest strengths was knowing when to have fun.
Celebrating success — such as landing a major new customer or having a particu-larly profitable quarter — was always some-thing he believed in doing as a way to re-inforce the positive behavior that caused it.
Even when under pressure to perform, Frank knew the value of a joke or lightheart-ed moment to relieve the tension. Look for opportunities in your own business to have some fun as this can be a key retention strat-egy for your best workers.
By following Frank’s simple principles you can grow your business and also have a lot more time to spend with your family and pursue other interests. As Frank would say, “You only live once and life is short, so you had better enjoy it!” GOMC
Building the Business
5 TIPS FOR MANAGEMENT SUCCESSFormulate a solid business plan, assemble a top-notch crew to carry it out, and watch your company grow
By Richard J. Bryan
F
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard J. Bryan is a speaker, executive coach and author of Being Frank: Real Life Lessons to Grow Your Business and Yourself. For more information, visit www.richardjbryan.com.
The best employees know their market value. What keeps them working for you is not money, but the ability to work independently and express their talents in their own way.
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Tech Perspective
CONTRACTORS SERVING THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY OFTEN don’t work in ideal weather conditions, so the right equipment is necessary to protect their vital assets. For companies working in Canada, North Dakota and the Marcellus and Utica shale plays, portable heaters are a must-have item as temperatures near — and fall below — the freezing mark.
“Keeping things flowing whether it’s oil in pipelines or keeping a frac pond from freezing over are vital to oil and gas companies since this is their product we’re talking about,” says David Reller, vice president of business development for Thawzall LLC, a manufacturer based in Alexandria, Minnesota. “No one is happy if the oil stops flowing.”
Russell Schuster, Aggreko’s vice president, head of temperature control for the Americas, agrees. Aggreko recently acquired Canada’s ICS Group Inc., a provider of portable climate controls, in September. That deal expanded the options it now can offer to customers, he says.
“We have all kinds of portable heaters available, so we work closely with companies to meet their unique needs,” Schuster says.
SELECTING A HEATER
When picking a portable heater, companies have multiple options to choose from since they come in a variety of sizes and use different fuels, Reller says. Some oil and gas sites may use multiple solutions to address their various needs, he adds.
“You have to look at what you’re looking to do — is it keeping the frac pond from freezing or is it warming the pipeline or providing warmth to on-site employees in a
shelter? The needs dictate the choices,” Reller says.Thawzall, for example, offers hydronic/glycol ground-thaw equipment
and flameless heaters used for heating well heads, valves, pipelines, frac ponds and frac tanks. Portable hydronic heaters distribute water warmed up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit through hoses that can be placed next to a pipeline
or placed inside a frac pond to keep liquids from freezing. They run on diesel and need to be plugged in to an electrical source to work. As an option, the glycol heaters can be outfitted with an optional generator. “You can also easily add a portable unit heater to the glycol heater and heat a site building,” Reller says. “They are versatile and can be used in a number of locations.”
Flameless heaters are another option to bring heat safely to oil and gas sites. These heaters use a diesel engine to capture the heat as a byproduct of the combustion and deliver it through forced air. “Thawzall manufactures high-efficiency flameless heater models that deliver 750K through 1.35 million BTUs,” Reller says.
Schuster says Aggreko works with customers to find a heating solution to fit their needs. “Maybe they need an electric heater for a temporary structure where people are working or they’re storing equipment, or maybe they need heat near pipelines to keep them from freezing,” he says.
Electric heaters are another option for customers looking for clean heat, Schuster says. “Oil and gas companies use a lot of temporary structures, and electric heaters are good for providing heat to a wide area,” he says.
Several options available to contractors working in the oil and gas industry to keep employees, equipment warm in cold-weather months
By MaryBeth Matzek
WINTER ARRIVESSTAYING WARM AS
“Keeping things flowing whether it’s oil in pipelines or keeping a frac pond from freezing over are vital to oil and gas companies since this is their product we’re talking about.” David Reller
A portable heater unit from Thawzall.
(continued)
When choosing a product, Reller advises oil and gas companies to look at site location accessibility, heat requirements, safety features, reliability, and fueling and service maintenance schedules. “Our flameless heaters are very popular since there isn’t an open flame,” he says. “They are safer, and I can’t stress enough how important safety is out in the field.”
SEVERAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Schuster says Aggreko has access to some innovative solutions for ground thawing — another vital industry need. “Aggreko has some strong solutions regarding running hot water through hoses and then using a vapor barrier, which is basically a blanket,” he says. “You can thaw a lot of ground in a short amount of time.”
Another option is to wrap pipes in an insulated “blanket” type material that has hot water hoses running through them, Schuster says. “Our climate change tarp system — or pipe blankets — do a lot at a site to keep pipes insulated,” he says.
The tarp system can also be wrapped around tanks to keep the liquids inside from freezing, Schuster adds.
FAST WARM-UPS
Oil and gas companies usually place their orders for portable heaters so they’ll be in place by Oct. 15. Portable heaters work quickly and often reach their goal heat within 10 minutes, Reller says.
“You want to have them standing ready if you need them,” he says.
“You don’t want to be caught without them since it takes less energy to keep something at 33 or 34 degrees from freezing than unfreezing something that is already frozen.” GOMC
“Oil and gas
companies use a
lot of temporary
structures, and
electric heaters are
good for providing
heat to a wide area.”
Russell Schuster
A portable heater unit from Aggreko sits near an oilfield site ready for use in the winter months in North Dakota.
DECEMBER 2015 - www.gomcmag.com GOMC 37
Tech Perspective
CONTRACTORS SERVING THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY OFTEN don’t work in ideal weather conditions, so the right equipment is necessary to protect their vital assets. For companies working in Canada, North Dakota and the Marcellus and Utica shale plays, portable heaters are a must-have item as temperatures near — and fall below — the freezing mark.
“Keeping things flowing whether it’s oil in pipelines or keeping a frac pond from freezing over are vital to oil and gas companies since this is their product we’re talking about,” says David Reller, vice president of business development for Thawzall LLC, a manufacturer based in Alexandria, Minnesota. “No one is happy if the oil stops flowing.”
Russell Schuster, Aggreko’s vice president, head of temperature control for the Americas, agrees. Aggreko recently acquired Canada’s ICS Group Inc., a provider of portable climate controls, in September. That deal expanded the options it now can offer to customers, he says.
“We have all kinds of portable heaters available, so we work closely with companies to meet their unique needs,” Schuster says.
SELECTING A HEATER
When picking a portable heater, companies have multiple options to choose from since they come in a variety of sizes and use different fuels, Reller says. Some oil and gas sites may use multiple solutions to address their various needs, he adds.
“You have to look at what you’re looking to do — is it keeping the frac pond from freezing or is it warming the pipeline or providing warmth to on-site employees in a
shelter? The needs dictate the choices,” Reller says.Thawzall, for example, offers hydronic/glycol ground-thaw equipment
and flameless heaters used for heating well heads, valves, pipelines, frac ponds and frac tanks. Portable hydronic heaters distribute water warmed up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit through hoses that can be placed next to a pipeline
or placed inside a frac pond to keep liquids from freezing. They run on diesel and need to be plugged in to an electrical source to work. As an option, the glycol heaters can be outfitted with an optional generator. “You can also easily add a portable unit heater to the glycol heater and heat a site building,” Reller says. “They are versatile and can be used in a number of locations.”
Flameless heaters are another option to bring heat safely to oil and gas sites. These heaters use a diesel engine to capture the heat as a byproduct of the combustion and deliver it through forced air. “Thawzall manufactures high-efficiency flameless heater models that deliver 750K through 1.35 million BTUs,” Reller says.
Schuster says Aggreko works with customers to find a heating solution to fit their needs. “Maybe they need an electric heater for a temporary structure where people are working or they’re storing equipment, or maybe they need heat near pipelines to keep them from freezing,” he says.
Electric heaters are another option for customers looking for clean heat, Schuster says. “Oil and gas companies use a lot of temporary structures, and electric heaters are good for providing heat to a wide area,” he says.
Several options available to contractors working in the oil and gas industry to keep employees, equipment warm in cold-weather months
By MaryBeth Matzek
WINTER ARRIVESSTAYING WARM AS
“Keeping things flowing whether it’s oil in pipelines or keeping a frac pond from freezing over are vital to oil and gas companies since this is their product we’re talking about.” David Reller
A portable heater unit from Thawzall.
(continued)
When choosing a product, Reller advises oil and gas companies to look at site location accessibility, heat requirements, safety features, reliability, and fueling and service maintenance schedules. “Our flameless heaters are very popular since there isn’t an open flame,” he says. “They are safer, and I can’t stress enough how important safety is out in the field.”
SEVERAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Schuster says Aggreko has access to some innovative solutions for ground thawing — another vital industry need. “Aggreko has some strong solutions regarding running hot water through hoses and then using a vapor barrier, which is basically a blanket,” he says. “You can thaw a lot of ground in a short amount of time.”
Another option is to wrap pipes in an insulated “blanket” type material that has hot water hoses running through them, Schuster says. “Our climate change tarp system — or pipe blankets — do a lot at a site to keep pipes insulated,” he says.
The tarp system can also be wrapped around tanks to keep the liquids inside from freezing, Schuster adds.
FAST WARM-UPS
Oil and gas companies usually place their orders for portable heaters so they’ll be in place by Oct. 15. Portable heaters work quickly and often reach their goal heat within 10 minutes, Reller says.
“You want to have them standing ready if you need them,” he says.
“You don’t want to be caught without them since it takes less energy to keep something at 33 or 34 degrees from freezing than unfreezing something that is already frozen.” GOMC
“Oil and gas
companies use a
lot of temporary
structures, and
electric heaters are
good for providing
heat to a wide area.”
Russell Schuster
A portable heater unit from Aggreko sits near an oilfield site ready for use in the winter months in North Dakota.
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Product Focus
Dump Trucks
1. Volvo Construction Equipment A40G
The A40G articulated hauler from Volvo Construction Equipment has a turbocharged six-cylinder Volvo engine that adheres to stringent Tier 4 Final emission regulations. The drivetrain and inline dropbox is designed for high ground clearance and is purpose-built to ensure perfect harmony and optimized performance. The drivetrain delivers high rim pull, lowers fuel consumption and provides reliability in heavy-duty applications. Oil-cooled, wet, multiple-disc brakes reduce maintenance costs and increase uptime, even on muddy or dusty job sites. The retardation system controls downhill hauling speeds using wheel brakes and the engine brake. 828/650-2000; www.volvo.com/constructionequipment.
Excavators
2. Caterpillar 308E2 CRThe Cat 308E2 CR mini-excavator from
Caterpillar has an ergonomically positioned COMPASS monitor that provides adjustable auxiliary flow, continuous flow, pattern changer, and work mode selections. It includes a site reference system, rearview camera, courtesy light and auto engine shut-off. The site reference system provides output from pitch and roll sensors, which
aid in grading and level trenching. The rearview camera offers an increased view on the job for machine positioning. Cab and boom lights can be set to remain illuminated after machine shutdown, giving the operator a clear view of the job site in low-light conditions. The engine can be programmed to shut off when inactive for a set number of minutes. 309/675-1000; www.cat.com.
3. Gradall XL 3100 IV
XL 3100 IV highway-speed excavators from Gradall have AutoDrive with a six-speed automatic transmission that allows operators to get to the job site and back to the equipment yard at highway speeds up to 60 mph. From the upper cab, the AutoDrive system lets an operator reposition the carrier along ditches and around job sites using the same Mercedes Tier 4 engine. They come with a telescoping, full-tilting boom that offers precise attachment positioning, even under bridges and trees. Weighing 40,930 pounds, they have a maximum dig depth of 18 feet 4 inches, a loading height up to 15 feet 5 inches, and a maximum boom radius of 27 feet 3 inches. Maximum boom breakout force is 21,940 pounds. 330/339-2211; www.gradall.com.
4. Hitachi ZX870LC-6
The ZX870LC-6 production-class excavator from Hitachi has a fuel-efficient EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine that meets rigid emission standards without the need for a diesel
particulate filter. It has a generous swing torque, digging force and lift capacity. Machine access is convenient with step positioning on the track frame and an upper-structure walkway. It has a battery-disconnect switch and engine and hydraulic oil sample ports, making maintenance easier. 866/973-0394; www.hitachiconstruction.com.
5. Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas R220LC-9A
The 49,640-pound R220LC-9A excavator from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has a maximum dig depth of 20 feet 5 inches and a bucket breakout force of 29,980 pounds. It has a low-emission, low-noise, 157 hp Cummins Interim Tier 4 Stage 3B QSB6.7 engine and a hydraulic system to provide the operator with super-fine touch and controllability. A variable-speed fan clutch, two-stage auto-deceleration system and economy mode help conserve fuel and reduce environmental impact. It has heated seats, a roomy interior, an enhanced climate control system, an advanced audio system with USB player, AM/FM stereo, MP3 capabilities and hands-free Bluetooth. 877/509-2254; www.hceamericas.com.
6. John Deere 470G LC
The 470G LC from John Deere is a 367 hp excavator with ease of operation, smoothness and performance. It has more hydraulic flow than previous models for faster work cycles and greater productivity, and a comfortable and
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spacious cab for improved operator comfort. Its Powerwise III management system maximizes power output, saves fuel and delivers smooth multifunction hydraulic operation. 800/503-3373; www.johndeere.com.
7. Kobelco Construction Machinery USA SK350
The 82,200-pound SK350 from Kobelco Construction Machinery USA is powered by an efficient 270 hp Tier 4 Final HINO engine that delivers as much as a 10 percent reduction in fuel consumption compared to a Tier 3 machine. It incorporates both selective catalytic reduction and self-cleaning diesel particulate filter systems to provide low operation costs. With a digging force of 45,900 pounds, a digging depth of 24 feet 10 inches, a suggested 0.875- to 2.75-cubic-yard bucket range and a swing speed of 10 rpm, this crawler excavator ensures quick cycle times to keep productivity levels on point. 281/888-8430; www.kobelco-usa.com.
Graders
8. Komatsu America Corp. GD655-6The GD655-6 motor grader from Komatsu
America Corp. is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 EPA Tier 4 Final emission certified engine. It comes with a Turbo I precleaner, independent blade lift float, front-mounted work
lights, toolbox with lock and 10 control valves. 847/437-5800; www.komatsuamerica.com.
Hydroexcavation Equipment
9. Camex VIP Hydrovac System The VIP Hydrovac System from Camex can
be used for daylighting, trenching, pole and pylon holes, and servicing repair pits. Because the Hibon pump is able to switch between pressure and vacuum, it can also be used for water and debris removal and tank clean-out. Remote control on the 6- or 8-inch-diameter booms enables one-man manipulation and operation. The boom has a 30-foot reach for better access and positioning. A walk-in insulated van body provides operator comfort in colder conditions. It can dig effectively in all soil types including clay, and with the aid of an onboard boiler, provides a safe means of digging in frozen ground, enabling work to be done in areas of limited access and extreme conditions. 780/955-2770; www.camex.com.
10. Ditch Witch FXT50
The Ditch Witch FXT50 truck vacuum excavator is available in a tandem rear-axle option designed to handle heavy spoils while towing a trailer, reducing overall job site equipment and fuel expenses. It includes both a receiver and pintle hitch to meet the unique towing needs. It is a construction-grade machine built to withstand
the demands of any cleanup or soft excavation application. By mounting directly to a truck’s frame rails, the system can flex independently of the truck, promising stability. Customers can customize the truck with a variety of features such as tank sizes, wireless hydraulic booms and reverse flow. 580/336-4402; www.ditchwitch.com.
11. Felling Trailers FT-14 I Vac
The FT-14 I Vac trailer from Felling Trailers provides the necessary capacity and placement of component mounts to ensure proper load distribution. It has specific crossmember locations to match component footprint; steel decking with precut mounting hole locations; crossmembers with matching mounting hole locations; a recessed tailboard and deck area for the spoils tank to clear when dumping yet maintaining; and a rear bumper for under-ride protection. 800/245-2809; www.felling.com.
12. GapVax HV-55
The HV-55 hydroexcavator from GapVax has a 12.5-cubic-yard debris body and water tanks from 400 to 1,400 gallons. It comes with a positive-displacement blower rated at 5,250 cfm and 28 inches Hg. The filtration design includes five cyclones that prolong the life of the filter bags and eliminate the threat of material entering the vacuum pump. The full-opening tailgate is field adjustable and has four fail-safe, individually adjustable locks that ensure a complete seal.
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Product Focus
Dump Trucks
1. Volvo Construction Equipment A40G
The A40G articulated hauler from Volvo Construction Equipment has a turbocharged six-cylinder Volvo engine that adheres to stringent Tier 4 Final emission regulations. The drivetrain and inline dropbox is designed for high ground clearance and is purpose-built to ensure perfect harmony and optimized performance. The drivetrain delivers high rim pull, lowers fuel consumption and provides reliability in heavy-duty applications. Oil-cooled, wet, multiple-disc brakes reduce maintenance costs and increase uptime, even on muddy or dusty job sites. The retardation system controls downhill hauling speeds using wheel brakes and the engine brake. 828/650-2000; www.volvo.com/constructionequipment.
Excavators
2. Caterpillar 308E2 CRThe Cat 308E2 CR mini-excavator from
Caterpillar has an ergonomically positioned COMPASS monitor that provides adjustable auxiliary flow, continuous flow, pattern changer, and work mode selections. It includes a site reference system, rearview camera, courtesy light and auto engine shut-off. The site reference system provides output from pitch and roll sensors, which
aid in grading and level trenching. The rearview camera offers an increased view on the job for machine positioning. Cab and boom lights can be set to remain illuminated after machine shutdown, giving the operator a clear view of the job site in low-light conditions. The engine can be programmed to shut off when inactive for a set number of minutes. 309/675-1000; www.cat.com.
3. Gradall XL 3100 IV
XL 3100 IV highway-speed excavators from Gradall have AutoDrive with a six-speed automatic transmission that allows operators to get to the job site and back to the equipment yard at highway speeds up to 60 mph. From the upper cab, the AutoDrive system lets an operator reposition the carrier along ditches and around job sites using the same Mercedes Tier 4 engine. They come with a telescoping, full-tilting boom that offers precise attachment positioning, even under bridges and trees. Weighing 40,930 pounds, they have a maximum dig depth of 18 feet 4 inches, a loading height up to 15 feet 5 inches, and a maximum boom radius of 27 feet 3 inches. Maximum boom breakout force is 21,940 pounds. 330/339-2211; www.gradall.com.
4. Hitachi ZX870LC-6
The ZX870LC-6 production-class excavator from Hitachi has a fuel-efficient EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine that meets rigid emission standards without the need for a diesel
particulate filter. It has a generous swing torque, digging force and lift capacity. Machine access is convenient with step positioning on the track frame and an upper-structure walkway. It has a battery-disconnect switch and engine and hydraulic oil sample ports, making maintenance easier. 866/973-0394; www.hitachiconstruction.com.
5. Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas R220LC-9A
The 49,640-pound R220LC-9A excavator from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has a maximum dig depth of 20 feet 5 inches and a bucket breakout force of 29,980 pounds. It has a low-emission, low-noise, 157 hp Cummins Interim Tier 4 Stage 3B QSB6.7 engine and a hydraulic system to provide the operator with super-fine touch and controllability. A variable-speed fan clutch, two-stage auto-deceleration system and economy mode help conserve fuel and reduce environmental impact. It has heated seats, a roomy interior, an enhanced climate control system, an advanced audio system with USB player, AM/FM stereo, MP3 capabilities and hands-free Bluetooth. 877/509-2254; www.hceamericas.com.
6. John Deere 470G LC
The 470G LC from John Deere is a 367 hp excavator with ease of operation, smoothness and performance. It has more hydraulic flow than previous models for faster work cycles and greater productivity, and a comfortable and
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spacious cab for improved operator comfort. Its Powerwise III management system maximizes power output, saves fuel and delivers smooth multifunction hydraulic operation. 800/503-3373; www.johndeere.com.
7. Kobelco Construction Machinery USA SK350
The 82,200-pound SK350 from Kobelco Construction Machinery USA is powered by an efficient 270 hp Tier 4 Final HINO engine that delivers as much as a 10 percent reduction in fuel consumption compared to a Tier 3 machine. It incorporates both selective catalytic reduction and self-cleaning diesel particulate filter systems to provide low operation costs. With a digging force of 45,900 pounds, a digging depth of 24 feet 10 inches, a suggested 0.875- to 2.75-cubic-yard bucket range and a swing speed of 10 rpm, this crawler excavator ensures quick cycle times to keep productivity levels on point. 281/888-8430; www.kobelco-usa.com.
Graders
8. Komatsu America Corp. GD655-6The GD655-6 motor grader from Komatsu
America Corp. is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 EPA Tier 4 Final emission certified engine. It comes with a Turbo I precleaner, independent blade lift float, front-mounted work
lights, toolbox with lock and 10 control valves. 847/437-5800; www.komatsuamerica.com.
Hydroexcavation Equipment
9. Camex VIP Hydrovac System The VIP Hydrovac System from Camex can
be used for daylighting, trenching, pole and pylon holes, and servicing repair pits. Because the Hibon pump is able to switch between pressure and vacuum, it can also be used for water and debris removal and tank clean-out. Remote control on the 6- or 8-inch-diameter booms enables one-man manipulation and operation. The boom has a 30-foot reach for better access and positioning. A walk-in insulated van body provides operator comfort in colder conditions. It can dig effectively in all soil types including clay, and with the aid of an onboard boiler, provides a safe means of digging in frozen ground, enabling work to be done in areas of limited access and extreme conditions. 780/955-2770; www.camex.com.
10. Ditch Witch FXT50
The Ditch Witch FXT50 truck vacuum excavator is available in a tandem rear-axle option designed to handle heavy spoils while towing a trailer, reducing overall job site equipment and fuel expenses. It includes both a receiver and pintle hitch to meet the unique towing needs. It is a construction-grade machine built to withstand
the demands of any cleanup or soft excavation application. By mounting directly to a truck’s frame rails, the system can flex independently of the truck, promising stability. Customers can customize the truck with a variety of features such as tank sizes, wireless hydraulic booms and reverse flow. 580/336-4402; www.ditchwitch.com.
11. Felling Trailers FT-14 I Vac
The FT-14 I Vac trailer from Felling Trailers provides the necessary capacity and placement of component mounts to ensure proper load distribution. It has specific crossmember locations to match component footprint; steel decking with precut mounting hole locations; crossmembers with matching mounting hole locations; a recessed tailboard and deck area for the spoils tank to clear when dumping yet maintaining; and a rear bumper for under-ride protection. 800/245-2809; www.felling.com.
12. GapVax HV-55
The HV-55 hydroexcavator from GapVax has a 12.5-cubic-yard debris body and water tanks from 400 to 1,400 gallons. It comes with a positive-displacement blower rated at 5,250 cfm and 28 inches Hg. The filtration design includes five cyclones that prolong the life of the filter bags and eliminate the threat of material entering the vacuum pump. The full-opening tailgate is field adjustable and has four fail-safe, individually adjustable locks that ensure a complete seal.
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13. Hydra-Flex Ripsaw
The Ripsaw rotating nozzle from Hydra-Flex blasts a straight water jet up to 3,200 psi while rotating at an optimized speed to form an 18-degree cone-shaped spray pattern. Its concentrated stream results in great impingement, allowing operators to dig fast while using less water. The heavy-duty, high-impact nozzles are constructed with stainless steel housings and tungsten carbide wear surfaces to withstand harsh environments and provide long life. A non-conductive urethane coating on the nozzle body protects the user and sensitive underground assets. It is available in 3- to 12-inch sizes, with repair kits available to extend the nozzle’s life and lower overall operating costs. 952/808-3640; www.hydraflexinc.com.
14. LMT Smart-Dig HX4000
The Smart-Dig HX4000 modular hydroexcavator from LMT can be mounted on a wide variety of new or used truck chassis. It has a compact design for installation on smaller single-axle trucks, which promotes increased maneuverability and efficiency. It has an onboard 85 hp Kubota diesel engine to eliminate wear and tear on truck power. The Tuthill blower provides 1,300 cfm of airflow combined with a 3,000 psi
Udor water blaster and 675 gallons of freshwater. It has a fully hydraulic rear door and wireless remote control telescoping boom. A 445,000 Btu diesel-powered water heater is available for colder climates. 800/545-0174; www.vaxteel.com.
15. NozzTeq MONRO-JET
The MONRO-JET hydroexcavation nozzle from NozzTeq combines the power of a solid stream pencil jet with the large coverage of a fan jet. Its circular water jet motion generates tremendous power at modest gpm rates, allowing the operator to move faster whether hydroexcavating, surface cleaning or cleaning sewer lines. It can be used for other types of surface cleaning such as concrete, steel, castings and large surface areas including line removal from runways. It can be modified for internal pipe cleaning of sewers and pipes of all types. It has an orbital design that increases performance at a lower gpm rate and pressures as high as 36,250 psi. 866/620-5915; www.nozzteq.com.
16. Petrofield Industries Tornado F4 Slope
The Tornado F4 Slope hydroexcavator from Petrofield Industries holds 13 cubic yards of mud and more than 2,100 gallons of freshwater. It has a water tank from which you excavate, a mud tank to which the excavated spoils are held, a water pump, a boiler to heat the water, and a positive-displacement vacuum blower (4,000 to 6,300 cfm) to pull the spoils to the tank via a
boom. The boom has a 342-degree rotation and a 26-foot reach. All the critical components are housed in an insulated and heated aluminum van body. Because of the sloped floor design, operators do not hoist the tank to empty it, eliminating the dangers of overhead power lines and dumping on uneven ground. 877/340-8141; www.tornadotrucks.com.
17. Presvac Hydrovac
The Presvac Hydrovac is a versatile hydroexcavator designed for cold-weather operation. It is offered as an option to be in full compliance with DOT collection and transportation of hazardous materials. The high-vacuum blower allows extraction of all types of soils, gravel, rock, clay, water and silt material. A knockout function in the debris tank minimizes carryover. Modular filtration configured to the blower size provides blower protection and minimal maintenance. It has a heavy-duty 8-inch boom (up to 25 feet long) with six-way hydraulic power and wireless controls for all boom functions, soft-start water pump, vacuum breaker and truck engine speed to give the operator complete control. 800/387-7763; www.presvac.com.
18. Ramvac by Sewer Equipment HX-12
The HX-12 conventionally sized hydroexca-vator from Ramvac by Sewer Equipment has a 12-yard debris tank for when the operator can’t leave a job to unload the material. It comes with
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a temperature-controlled environmental chamber and a directional discharge system to off-load the debris back into the excavation site when fin-ished, without the mess of dumping your tank. It comes with a long-range wireless remote, NEMA 4 electrical system, a 400,000 Btu water boiler, a three-stage cyclonic filtration system, and a 3,000 cfm blower. It is available with a RamAir air ex-cavation system for when the operator can’t risk adding water to the problem area. 877/735-4640; www.ram-vac.com.
19. Ring-O-Matic Strong Arm
The Strong Arm boom option from Ring-O-Matic increases safety as operators precisely manage vacuum and excavation operations with the increased safety of remote control. The hydraulically powered boom rotates 340 degrees, can be raised to a height of 11 feet, and has 48-inch extension. Both tethered and wireless multifunction remote control is available. Heavy steel construction, quality rollers, a long-lived heavy-duty ring gear, and an oversized tank inlet transition to minimize blockages combine for a long service life with few maintenance requirements. It is available in 3-, 4- and 6-inch diameters and can be added to many Ring-O-Matic models. 800/544-2518; www.ring-o-matic.com.
20. SchellVac Equipment 2600 Series Combination Hydrovac
The 2600 Series Combination Hydrovac from SchellVac Equipment is designed to serve
construction, energy and utility industries. The system is mounted on a tridem chassis and is equipped with a 6,400 cfm Robuschi PD blower direct-powered by a Namco transfer case. The water jetter system consists of a 3560 CAT 20 gpm, 4,000 psi pressure pump, 980,000 Btu boiler, and 1,200-gallon water capacity. The complete water system is installed in an insulated and heated aluminum body. The hoisted 15.5-cubic-yard debris body includes a dual cyclone plus cartridge filtration system. It has a full-open rear door with hydraulic locks, an 8-inch remote-controlled telescopic boom with a 27-foot reach when fully extended, and a load-sense hydraulic system. 877/336-0081; www.schellvacequipment.com.
21. Soil Surgeon
The Soil Surgeon hydroexcavating tool fits any sewer combination truck equipped with a telescopic 6- or 8-inch boom. The tool has a 1-inch water connection. The operator controls water pressure and power with truck controls. It has a 6-foot Tuff Tube with handles to guide the unit down for potholing or side to side for trenching. Six jets boring inward cut the soil, while six boring outward bring the tube down. 949/363-1401; www.soilsurgeoninc.com.
22. StoneAge Hydro-X tools
The Hydro-X line of hydroexcavation tools from StoneAge offers four options for accessing utilities and precisely excavating an area with high-pressure water. Tool configurations include
a single hard-hitting jet head for accurate digging, a dual-jet head that divides a pump’s power into a wider jet path, and a triple-jet pattern that delivers a wide swath for fastest material removal. The 60-inch single-jet lance provides extra reach for digging deep, focused holes. The tools use high-quality, long-lasting carbide nozzles and are capable of up to 5,000 psi and 12 gpm. 866/795-1586; www.stoneagetools.com.
23. Super Products Mud Dog 1600
The Mud Dog 1600 hydroexcavator from Super Products has a 16-cubic-yard debris body, standard 2,000-gallon water capacity, and a rear-mounted boom that offers 335-degree rotation, and a 25-degree downward pivot that enables operators to achieve greater work area access and deeper digging without the need to halt production to reposition the truck. It can deliver up to 18 gpm of flow and 3,000 psi of pressure, while its 8-inch positive-displacement vacuum system provides airflow up to 5,800 cfm and 28 inches of vacuum. An onboard boiler with 714,000 Btu/hour capacity heats the water to break up stubborn material. For fast, thorough and safe debris removal, it uses ejection-unloading technology. Its tilt-unloading feature ensures that liquids in the debris tank are cleared quickly and efficiently even when unloading in an up-slope/nose-down position. 800/837-9711; www.superproductsllc.com.
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13. Hydra-Flex Ripsaw
The Ripsaw rotating nozzle from Hydra-Flex blasts a straight water jet up to 3,200 psi while rotating at an optimized speed to form an 18-degree cone-shaped spray pattern. Its concentrated stream results in great impingement, allowing operators to dig fast while using less water. The heavy-duty, high-impact nozzles are constructed with stainless steel housings and tungsten carbide wear surfaces to withstand harsh environments and provide long life. A non-conductive urethane coating on the nozzle body protects the user and sensitive underground assets. It is available in 3- to 12-inch sizes, with repair kits available to extend the nozzle’s life and lower overall operating costs. 952/808-3640; www.hydraflexinc.com.
14. LMT Smart-Dig HX4000
The Smart-Dig HX4000 modular hydroexcavator from LMT can be mounted on a wide variety of new or used truck chassis. It has a compact design for installation on smaller single-axle trucks, which promotes increased maneuverability and efficiency. It has an onboard 85 hp Kubota diesel engine to eliminate wear and tear on truck power. The Tuthill blower provides 1,300 cfm of airflow combined with a 3,000 psi
Udor water blaster and 675 gallons of freshwater. It has a fully hydraulic rear door and wireless remote control telescoping boom. A 445,000 Btu diesel-powered water heater is available for colder climates. 800/545-0174; www.vaxteel.com.
15. NozzTeq MONRO-JET
The MONRO-JET hydroexcavation nozzle from NozzTeq combines the power of a solid stream pencil jet with the large coverage of a fan jet. Its circular water jet motion generates tremendous power at modest gpm rates, allowing the operator to move faster whether hydroexcavating, surface cleaning or cleaning sewer lines. It can be used for other types of surface cleaning such as concrete, steel, castings and large surface areas including line removal from runways. It can be modified for internal pipe cleaning of sewers and pipes of all types. It has an orbital design that increases performance at a lower gpm rate and pressures as high as 36,250 psi. 866/620-5915; www.nozzteq.com.
16. Petrofield Industries Tornado F4 Slope
The Tornado F4 Slope hydroexcavator from Petrofield Industries holds 13 cubic yards of mud and more than 2,100 gallons of freshwater. It has a water tank from which you excavate, a mud tank to which the excavated spoils are held, a water pump, a boiler to heat the water, and a positive-displacement vacuum blower (4,000 to 6,300 cfm) to pull the spoils to the tank via a
boom. The boom has a 342-degree rotation and a 26-foot reach. All the critical components are housed in an insulated and heated aluminum van body. Because of the sloped floor design, operators do not hoist the tank to empty it, eliminating the dangers of overhead power lines and dumping on uneven ground. 877/340-8141; www.tornadotrucks.com.
17. Presvac Hydrovac
The Presvac Hydrovac is a versatile hydroexcavator designed for cold-weather operation. It is offered as an option to be in full compliance with DOT collection and transportation of hazardous materials. The high-vacuum blower allows extraction of all types of soils, gravel, rock, clay, water and silt material. A knockout function in the debris tank minimizes carryover. Modular filtration configured to the blower size provides blower protection and minimal maintenance. It has a heavy-duty 8-inch boom (up to 25 feet long) with six-way hydraulic power and wireless controls for all boom functions, soft-start water pump, vacuum breaker and truck engine speed to give the operator complete control. 800/387-7763; www.presvac.com.
18. Ramvac by Sewer Equipment HX-12
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a temperature-controlled environmental chamber and a directional discharge system to off-load the debris back into the excavation site when fin-ished, without the mess of dumping your tank. It comes with a long-range wireless remote, NEMA 4 electrical system, a 400,000 Btu water boiler, a three-stage cyclonic filtration system, and a 3,000 cfm blower. It is available with a RamAir air ex-cavation system for when the operator can’t risk adding water to the problem area. 877/735-4640; www.ram-vac.com.
19. Ring-O-Matic Strong Arm
The Strong Arm boom option from Ring-O-Matic increases safety as operators precisely manage vacuum and excavation operations with the increased safety of remote control. The hydraulically powered boom rotates 340 degrees, can be raised to a height of 11 feet, and has 48-inch extension. Both tethered and wireless multifunction remote control is available. Heavy steel construction, quality rollers, a long-lived heavy-duty ring gear, and an oversized tank inlet transition to minimize blockages combine for a long service life with few maintenance requirements. It is available in 3-, 4- and 6-inch diameters and can be added to many Ring-O-Matic models. 800/544-2518; www.ring-o-matic.com.
20. SchellVac Equipment 2600 Series Combination Hydrovac
The 2600 Series Combination Hydrovac from SchellVac Equipment is designed to serve
construction, energy and utility industries. The system is mounted on a tridem chassis and is equipped with a 6,400 cfm Robuschi PD blower direct-powered by a Namco transfer case. The water jetter system consists of a 3560 CAT 20 gpm, 4,000 psi pressure pump, 980,000 Btu boiler, and 1,200-gallon water capacity. The complete water system is installed in an insulated and heated aluminum body. The hoisted 15.5-cubic-yard debris body includes a dual cyclone plus cartridge filtration system. It has a full-open rear door with hydraulic locks, an 8-inch remote-controlled telescopic boom with a 27-foot reach when fully extended, and a load-sense hydraulic system. 877/336-0081; www.schellvacequipment.com.
21. Soil Surgeon
The Soil Surgeon hydroexcavating tool fits any sewer combination truck equipped with a telescopic 6- or 8-inch boom. The tool has a 1-inch water connection. The operator controls water pressure and power with truck controls. It has a 6-foot Tuff Tube with handles to guide the unit down for potholing or side to side for trenching. Six jets boring inward cut the soil, while six boring outward bring the tube down. 949/363-1401; www.soilsurgeoninc.com.
22. StoneAge Hydro-X tools
The Hydro-X line of hydroexcavation tools from StoneAge offers four options for accessing utilities and precisely excavating an area with high-pressure water. Tool configurations include
a single hard-hitting jet head for accurate digging, a dual-jet head that divides a pump’s power into a wider jet path, and a triple-jet pattern that delivers a wide swath for fastest material removal. The 60-inch single-jet lance provides extra reach for digging deep, focused holes. The tools use high-quality, long-lasting carbide nozzles and are capable of up to 5,000 psi and 12 gpm. 866/795-1586; www.stoneagetools.com.
23. Super Products Mud Dog 1600
The Mud Dog 1600 hydroexcavator from Super Products has a 16-cubic-yard debris body, standard 2,000-gallon water capacity, and a rear-mounted boom that offers 335-degree rotation, and a 25-degree downward pivot that enables operators to achieve greater work area access and deeper digging without the need to halt production to reposition the truck. It can deliver up to 18 gpm of flow and 3,000 psi of pressure, while its 8-inch positive-displacement vacuum system provides airflow up to 5,800 cfm and 28 inches of vacuum. An onboard boiler with 714,000 Btu/hour capacity heats the water to break up stubborn material. For fast, thorough and safe debris removal, it uses ejection-unloading technology. Its tilt-unloading feature ensures that liquids in the debris tank are cleared quickly and efficiently even when unloading in an up-slope/nose-down position. 800/837-9711; www.superproductsllc.com.
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24. Transway Systems Terra-Vex The Terra-Vex all-season hydroexcavator
from Transway Systems has a Robuschi RB-DV145 6400 cfm blower, with an OMSI transfer case and insulated acoustical enclosure with walk-in storage. Water pressure is achieved by the hydraulically driven Giant LP600 water pump, delivering 10 gpm at 6,000 psi. The 2,500-gallon debris tank has a hydraulically operated hoist and door locks with a full-open door. The 1,200-gallon HDPE water tank supplies a 420,000 Btu diesel-fired burner permitting operation in subzero temperatures. The water pump and water tank compartments are heated by one diesel-fired heater and one 12-volt engine coolant heater. The 26-foot hydraulically operated 8-inch suction boom has joystick control and wireless remote control. All parts are painted/powder-coated off the unit, with a marine-grade plywood floor enclosure, three-camera backup system and digital water level display. 800/263-4508; www.transwaysystems.com.
25. Vac-Con X-Cavator
The easy-to-operate X-Cavator from Vac-Con comes with a hydrostatic drive that uses the chassis engine to eliminate the need for PTO, clutch and gearbox operation. It offers water systems up to 4,000 psi and a mobile wireless remote control, enabling the operator to work the chassis engine rpm, boom, automatic vacuum breaker, dump controls and hydraulic door locks
from up to a 1/2 mile away. The boom rotates 270 degrees. 855/336-2962; www.vac-con.com.
26. Vacall AllExcavate
AllExcavate hydroexcavation models from Vacall are available with a cold-weather package including heated cabinetry that encloses the boiler, warming the water for hydroexcavation when temperatures drop below freezing. A high-dump option allows the operator to use a wireless remote control to raise the debris tank as much as 76 inches above ground level and then shift the tank horizontally 21 inches beyond the rear bumper, making it possible to dump debris into roll-off containers, avoiding the need to travel off site for dumping. They use one engine for mobility as well as to generate water flow up to 25 gpm and pressures up to 3,000 psi. Used in combination with strong vacuum forces, they can loosen and remove dirt, rocks and other material from around utility lines and foundations, or perform efficient frac tank clean-out. The AllSmartFlow CANbus intelligent control system is standard, monitoring water usage and minimizing downtime for water tank refills. 800/382-8302; www.vacall.com.
27. VacStar vacuum excavator
VacStar vacuum excavators are designed to reclaim directional drilling fluids; pothole utilities; clean out manholes, catch basins, wash pits, valve and meter boxes; and wash equipment and property. Damage associated with backhoes
or shovels to buried utilities is avoided using high-pressure water to dig in all types of soil. The rotary vane pump provides a strong vacuum for greater depths, distance and speed. It allows the operator to vacuum and pothole great distances, permitting backyard and previously inaccessible work areas. The pressure mode allows clogs to be removed from the vacuum hose and the contents to be maintained under the controlled dump mode. 319/656-3434; www.vacstar.com.
28. Vactor Manufacturing HXX HydroExcavator
The HXX HydroExcavator from Vactor Manufacturing includes a Robuschi blower option rated for 6,176 cfm and 28 inches Hg. Its 3,000 psi variable water multi-flow pump with DigRight technology allows the operator to select a maximum water pressure limit to prevent the pressure from exceeding site or industry requirements, preventing wear and tear on check valves, unloader valves and relief valves by avoiding bypassing water. The system has three default selectable pressure limitations based on industry best practices for digging around underground utilities — 1,500, 2,500 and 3,000 psi — with the option to deactivate. 800/627-3171; www.vactor.com.
29. Vanair
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30. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator
The truck-mounted X-6 Hydro Excavator from X-Vac, A Product of Hi-Vac Corporation, has a 6-cubic-yard debris tank and can store 570 gallons of freshwater with an option for a capacity of 1,000 gallons. The adjustable triplex water pump exerts up to 3,000 psi and is set independently of the blower speed. Vacuum systems range in size from 2,600 cfm at 27 inches Hg vacuum to 3,400 cfm at 16 inches Hg vacuum. Its 6-inch vacuum hose exposes any type or size of underground utility, especially in residential areas where space is tight and crews want to avoid blocking residential streets. 740/374-2306; www.x-vac.com.
Roll-Off Containers
31. Benlee Super MiniThe Super Mini roll-off trailer from Benlee
can be used as a roll-off truck replacement that uses an existing tractor to handle and control roll-off needs. It can carry 20-, 30- and 40-yard boxes, is maneuverable to get into tight spots, and carries a large payload. It is built with ArvinMeritor 25,000-pound axles, Parker 1-inch Tough Cover hoses, and chromium trivalent-plated 1-inch steel lines. They are available with or without tarp systems. 734/890-6822; www.benlee.com.
32. E-Pak Manufacturing Environmental Tub Open Top Roll-Off Container
The Environmental Tub Open Top Roll-Off Container from E-Pak Manufacturing comes in bent sides or rolled-bottom options. This container has a sealed tailgate, floating hinge and heavy-duty ratchet latch system. It includes a Grade 70 chain with pin and Clevis for easy in-field repair. An 18-ounce side-roll tarp system can be added. It can be built to size and specs to meet customers’ needs and applications. 800/235-1632; www.epakmanufacturing.com.
33. Redbox+
The Redbox+ series is designed to be a portable restroom and roll-off box waste container combination. It is available in 10-, 20- and 30-
yard capacities. Trucks are fitted with an onboard fully functional scale, and a pump and vacuum system to service portable restrooms. The pump and vacuum system includes holding tanks for freshwater and wastewater containment, allowing for portable restrooms to be serviced on site before the contents of the container are disposed of. Splash caps fit snugly into the toilet openings to prevent secondary leakage, and cross bars are used to secure the doors during the disposal process. 507/452-8242; www.redboxplus.com.
Skidded and Mobile Frac Tanks
34. Bucks Fabricating Mini-Frac Tank
Completely sealed and watertight, the Mini-Frac Tank from Bucks Fabricating can be used to store and transport both hazardous and nonhazardous liquids. The heavy-duty construction allows the container to withstand the stress of the load, while the tubing skids help distribute the weight more evenly. Filling/draining ports, manways, and other fittings can be customized by type, size and location to meet specific needs and applications. Internal weir walls prevent sloshing of contents and assist in separation of materials. Tanks can be lined with protective epoxy coatings to extend the life of the unit. A watertight tailgate can be added for easy access to the tank. 800/233-0867; www.bucksfab.com.
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24. Transway Systems Terra-Vex The Terra-Vex all-season hydroexcavator
from Transway Systems has a Robuschi RB-DV145 6400 cfm blower, with an OMSI transfer case and insulated acoustical enclosure with walk-in storage. Water pressure is achieved by the hydraulically driven Giant LP600 water pump, delivering 10 gpm at 6,000 psi. The 2,500-gallon debris tank has a hydraulically operated hoist and door locks with a full-open door. The 1,200-gallon HDPE water tank supplies a 420,000 Btu diesel-fired burner permitting operation in subzero temperatures. The water pump and water tank compartments are heated by one diesel-fired heater and one 12-volt engine coolant heater. The 26-foot hydraulically operated 8-inch suction boom has joystick control and wireless remote control. All parts are painted/powder-coated off the unit, with a marine-grade plywood floor enclosure, three-camera backup system and digital water level display. 800/263-4508; www.transwaysystems.com.
25. Vac-Con X-Cavator
The easy-to-operate X-Cavator from Vac-Con comes with a hydrostatic drive that uses the chassis engine to eliminate the need for PTO, clutch and gearbox operation. It offers water systems up to 4,000 psi and a mobile wireless remote control, enabling the operator to work the chassis engine rpm, boom, automatic vacuum breaker, dump controls and hydraulic door locks
from up to a 1/2 mile away. The boom rotates 270 degrees. 855/336-2962; www.vac-con.com.
26. Vacall AllExcavate
AllExcavate hydroexcavation models from Vacall are available with a cold-weather package including heated cabinetry that encloses the boiler, warming the water for hydroexcavation when temperatures drop below freezing. A high-dump option allows the operator to use a wireless remote control to raise the debris tank as much as 76 inches above ground level and then shift the tank horizontally 21 inches beyond the rear bumper, making it possible to dump debris into roll-off containers, avoiding the need to travel off site for dumping. They use one engine for mobility as well as to generate water flow up to 25 gpm and pressures up to 3,000 psi. Used in combination with strong vacuum forces, they can loosen and remove dirt, rocks and other material from around utility lines and foundations, or perform efficient frac tank clean-out. The AllSmartFlow CANbus intelligent control system is standard, monitoring water usage and minimizing downtime for water tank refills. 800/382-8302; www.vacall.com.
27. VacStar vacuum excavator
VacStar vacuum excavators are designed to reclaim directional drilling fluids; pothole utilities; clean out manholes, catch basins, wash pits, valve and meter boxes; and wash equipment and property. Damage associated with backhoes
or shovels to buried utilities is avoided using high-pressure water to dig in all types of soil. The rotary vane pump provides a strong vacuum for greater depths, distance and speed. It allows the operator to vacuum and pothole great distances, permitting backyard and previously inaccessible work areas. The pressure mode allows clogs to be removed from the vacuum hose and the contents to be maintained under the controlled dump mode. 319/656-3434; www.vacstar.com.
28. Vactor Manufacturing HXX HydroExcavator
The HXX HydroExcavator from Vactor Manufacturing includes a Robuschi blower option rated for 6,176 cfm and 28 inches Hg. Its 3,000 psi variable water multi-flow pump with DigRight technology allows the operator to select a maximum water pressure limit to prevent the pressure from exceeding site or industry requirements, preventing wear and tear on check valves, unloader valves and relief valves by avoiding bypassing water. The system has three default selectable pressure limitations based on industry best practices for digging around underground utilities — 1,500, 2,500 and 3,000 psi — with the option to deactivate. 800/627-3171; www.vactor.com.
29. Vanair
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30. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator
The truck-mounted X-6 Hydro Excavator from X-Vac, A Product of Hi-Vac Corporation, has a 6-cubic-yard debris tank and can store 570 gallons of freshwater with an option for a capacity of 1,000 gallons. The adjustable triplex water pump exerts up to 3,000 psi and is set independently of the blower speed. Vacuum systems range in size from 2,600 cfm at 27 inches Hg vacuum to 3,400 cfm at 16 inches Hg vacuum. Its 6-inch vacuum hose exposes any type or size of underground utility, especially in residential areas where space is tight and crews want to avoid blocking residential streets. 740/374-2306; www.x-vac.com.
Roll-Off Containers
31. Benlee Super MiniThe Super Mini roll-off trailer from Benlee
can be used as a roll-off truck replacement that uses an existing tractor to handle and control roll-off needs. It can carry 20-, 30- and 40-yard boxes, is maneuverable to get into tight spots, and carries a large payload. It is built with ArvinMeritor 25,000-pound axles, Parker 1-inch Tough Cover hoses, and chromium trivalent-plated 1-inch steel lines. They are available with or without tarp systems. 734/890-6822; www.benlee.com.
32. E-Pak Manufacturing Environmental Tub Open Top Roll-Off Container
The Environmental Tub Open Top Roll-Off Container from E-Pak Manufacturing comes in bent sides or rolled-bottom options. This container has a sealed tailgate, floating hinge and heavy-duty ratchet latch system. It includes a Grade 70 chain with pin and Clevis for easy in-field repair. An 18-ounce side-roll tarp system can be added. It can be built to size and specs to meet customers’ needs and applications. 800/235-1632; www.epakmanufacturing.com.
33. Redbox+
The Redbox+ series is designed to be a portable restroom and roll-off box waste container combination. It is available in 10-, 20- and 30-
yard capacities. Trucks are fitted with an onboard fully functional scale, and a pump and vacuum system to service portable restrooms. The pump and vacuum system includes holding tanks for freshwater and wastewater containment, allowing for portable restrooms to be serviced on site before the contents of the container are disposed of. Splash caps fit snugly into the toilet openings to prevent secondary leakage, and cross bars are used to secure the doors during the disposal process. 507/452-8242; www.redboxplus.com.
Skidded and Mobile Frac Tanks
34. Bucks Fabricating Mini-Frac Tank
Completely sealed and watertight, the Mini-Frac Tank from Bucks Fabricating can be used to store and transport both hazardous and nonhazardous liquids. The heavy-duty construction allows the container to withstand the stress of the load, while the tubing skids help distribute the weight more evenly. Filling/draining ports, manways, and other fittings can be customized by type, size and location to meet specific needs and applications. Internal weir walls prevent sloshing of contents and assist in separation of materials. Tanks can be lined with protective epoxy coatings to extend the life of the unit. A watertight tailgate can be added for easy access to the tank. 800/233-0867; www.bucksfab.com.
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35. SEI Industries HIPPOTo stand up to frequent relocations and
punishing outdoor conditions, the HIPPO frac tank from SEI Industries is constructed from a high-strength, abrasion-resistant material that is also chemical-resistant and colored in high-visibility safety orange. It can be used in winter temperatures as low as minus 58 degrees F, and can be folded and unfolded in extreme cold. It can be used constantly with heated fluids up to 161 degrees F (with limited exposure to 179 degree F liquids). The low-profile design helps to maintain fluid temperatures. It has a 73,000-cycle abrasion resistance to handle the wear and tear of continual movements. 604/946-3131; www.sei-ind.com.
Tanks
36. Amthor MatadorThe aluminum Matador ASME code or non-
code vacuum tank from Amthor International comes standard with a 5/16-inch-thick side shell and floor, full head baffles and no external rings. It is available as a dumping tank with or without full-opening rear doors, as well as with off-road construction options for various oilfield and mining applications. Various pump models are available, as are chassis and stock tanks. 800/328-6633; www.amthorinternational.com.
37. Foremost tanksTank designs from Foremost are based on
industry standards API 620, 650 and 12F. The company can design any custom tank to suit any processing application including heavy-oil product, water treatment, oil heating and facility operation. Tank types include storage, process, production, skim, POP, desand, mud, flare and rental styles. Tanks are available single or double wall, cone-bottom, internal and external coatings, internal and external valve containment chambers, custom skid and/or anchor chair design for pile installations, and heated. 800/661-9190; www.foremost.ca.
38. Husky Portable Containment folding frame tank
Folding frame tanks from Husky Portable Containment are available in steel or aluminum frames, with multiple size and material options, including EXLON. They include easy-lift handles mounted on the floor, making them easy and quick to fold and permitting easy removal of liquids. The folding frames are pinch-free. 800/260-9950; www.huskyportable.com.
39. Imperial Industries dry bulk storage
Welded, one-piece, dry bulk storage silos from Imperial Industries can be customized. Bulk silos and tanks need minimal maintenance and
save material-handling costs over many years of use. Tanks are available in carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum, in silo diameters to 16 feet, and in capacities to 12,000 cubic feet. Paint finishes per the Imperial standard or customer paint specifications are available on carbon steel silos. Standard guardrail and ladder assemblies in aluminum, carbon steel and galvanized steel ensure easy assembly and maintenance-free durability. 800/558-2945; www.imperialind.com.
40. J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers Bobtail Tanks
Bobtail Tanks from J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers are outfitted with one-piece aluminum hose trays and J&J Armor Coating along the full length of the tank. This coating provides added protection when loading and unloading the hoses. The valves are equipped with heat jackets that operate from the engine’s cooling system. The tank is butt-welded to the shell and is welded together using submersion arc welding for weld protection. Tanks have two anti-surge baffles. Options include interior tank liners, electric hose reels, toolboxes and onboard scales. 800/777-2671; www.jjbodies.com.
41. Snyder Industries Captor
Captor double-wall containment tank systems from Snyder Industries are polyethylene tanks with secondary containment systems
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that can safely store a wide range of hazardous chemicals. The design increases safety and protects the environment. The system consists of a primary tank with a secondary outer containment tank with a capacity of 115 to 120 percent of the inner tank’s capacity, exceeding EPA standards. Double-wall construction is completely enclosed so that external matter such as rain, snow and debris is prevented from collecting in the outer containment tank, making it ideal for outdoor chemical storage. They are shipped fully assembled on either a standard or wide-load flatbed trailer, reducing field assembly costs. Sizes range from 35 to 12,500 gallons. They are available in high-density linear polyethylene or crosslink polyethylene. 402/467-5221; www.snydernet.com. 42. Tankformator ISO ECLIPSE 1
Modular ISO ECLIPSE 1 vacuum tanks from Tankformator can operate under full
vacuum and have a highly corrosion-resistant shell material of 317L stainless steel, with an external pressure rating of 11.6 to 15 psi. Tanks are designed according to ISO 1496/3 and offer a hermetically sealed tank vessel, ensuring complete containment of both liquid and odor. For loading, vacuum is drawn on the tank shell via a 4-inch nozzle at the top front end where it connects to a vacuum pump. Discharge is through two 4-inch valves, including an internal clean-flow valve and a full-bore ball valve. The two valves enable a smooth and unobstructed flow of most viscous fluids. www.tankformator.com.sg.
Vessels
43. Western Global automated refueling package
Western Global has created an automated
refueling package combining the TransTank stationary container tank with the Automated Refueling ARM from Machinery Automation & Robotics. This cooperation of refueling solutions eliminates the need for manpower and allows refueling where needed. Automated refueling uses a vision-sensing and detection system that empowers the robot to locate the position and orientation of the truck’s fuel tank. This effectively reduces any hassles that come with manned refueling. The system provides all the benefits of innovation, including safety, improved truck utilization, flexible adaption, fuel monitoring and automated refueling. It is suitable for a variety of applications, including fleet, mine and pit refueling, and road transport. This increases productive hours, improves the efficiency of operations, and reduces costs. 866/814-2470; www.western-global.us.com. GOMC
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35. SEI Industries HIPPOTo stand up to frequent relocations and
punishing outdoor conditions, the HIPPO frac tank from SEI Industries is constructed from a high-strength, abrasion-resistant material that is also chemical-resistant and colored in high-visibility safety orange. It can be used in winter temperatures as low as minus 58 degrees F, and can be folded and unfolded in extreme cold. It can be used constantly with heated fluids up to 161 degrees F (with limited exposure to 179 degree F liquids). The low-profile design helps to maintain fluid temperatures. It has a 73,000-cycle abrasion resistance to handle the wear and tear of continual movements. 604/946-3131; www.sei-ind.com.
Tanks
36. Amthor MatadorThe aluminum Matador ASME code or non-
code vacuum tank from Amthor International comes standard with a 5/16-inch-thick side shell and floor, full head baffles and no external rings. It is available as a dumping tank with or without full-opening rear doors, as well as with off-road construction options for various oilfield and mining applications. Various pump models are available, as are chassis and stock tanks. 800/328-6633; www.amthorinternational.com.
37. Foremost tanksTank designs from Foremost are based on
industry standards API 620, 650 and 12F. The company can design any custom tank to suit any processing application including heavy-oil product, water treatment, oil heating and facility operation. Tank types include storage, process, production, skim, POP, desand, mud, flare and rental styles. Tanks are available single or double wall, cone-bottom, internal and external coatings, internal and external valve containment chambers, custom skid and/or anchor chair design for pile installations, and heated. 800/661-9190; www.foremost.ca.
38. Husky Portable Containment folding frame tank
Folding frame tanks from Husky Portable Containment are available in steel or aluminum frames, with multiple size and material options, including EXLON. They include easy-lift handles mounted on the floor, making them easy and quick to fold and permitting easy removal of liquids. The folding frames are pinch-free. 800/260-9950; www.huskyportable.com.
39. Imperial Industries dry bulk storage
Welded, one-piece, dry bulk storage silos from Imperial Industries can be customized. Bulk silos and tanks need minimal maintenance and
save material-handling costs over many years of use. Tanks are available in carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum, in silo diameters to 16 feet, and in capacities to 12,000 cubic feet. Paint finishes per the Imperial standard or customer paint specifications are available on carbon steel silos. Standard guardrail and ladder assemblies in aluminum, carbon steel and galvanized steel ensure easy assembly and maintenance-free durability. 800/558-2945; www.imperialind.com.
40. J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers Bobtail Tanks
Bobtail Tanks from J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers are outfitted with one-piece aluminum hose trays and J&J Armor Coating along the full length of the tank. This coating provides added protection when loading and unloading the hoses. The valves are equipped with heat jackets that operate from the engine’s cooling system. The tank is butt-welded to the shell and is welded together using submersion arc welding for weld protection. Tanks have two anti-surge baffles. Options include interior tank liners, electric hose reels, toolboxes and onboard scales. 800/777-2671; www.jjbodies.com.
41. Snyder Industries Captor
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that can safely store a wide range of hazardous chemicals. The design increases safety and protects the environment. The system consists of a primary tank with a secondary outer containment tank with a capacity of 115 to 120 percent of the inner tank’s capacity, exceeding EPA standards. Double-wall construction is completely enclosed so that external matter such as rain, snow and debris is prevented from collecting in the outer containment tank, making it ideal for outdoor chemical storage. They are shipped fully assembled on either a standard or wide-load flatbed trailer, reducing field assembly costs. Sizes range from 35 to 12,500 gallons. They are available in high-density linear polyethylene or crosslink polyethylene. 402/467-5221; www.snydernet.com. 42. Tankformator ISO ECLIPSE 1
Modular ISO ECLIPSE 1 vacuum tanks from Tankformator can operate under full
vacuum and have a highly corrosion-resistant shell material of 317L stainless steel, with an external pressure rating of 11.6 to 15 psi. Tanks are designed according to ISO 1496/3 and offer a hermetically sealed tank vessel, ensuring complete containment of both liquid and odor. For loading, vacuum is drawn on the tank shell via a 4-inch nozzle at the top front end where it connects to a vacuum pump. Discharge is through two 4-inch valves, including an internal clean-flow valve and a full-bore ball valve. The two valves enable a smooth and unobstructed flow of most viscous fluids. www.tankformator.com.sg.
Vessels
43. Western Global automated refueling package
Western Global has created an automated
refueling package combining the TransTank stationary container tank with the Automated Refueling ARM from Machinery Automation & Robotics. This cooperation of refueling solutions eliminates the need for manpower and allows refueling where needed. Automated refueling uses a vision-sensing and detection system that empowers the robot to locate the position and orientation of the truck’s fuel tank. This effectively reduces any hassles that come with manned refueling. The system provides all the benefits of innovation, including safety, improved truck utilization, flexible adaption, fuel monitoring and automated refueling. It is suitable for a variety of applications, including fleet, mine and pit refueling, and road transport. This increases productive hours, improves the efficiency of operations, and reduces costs. 866/814-2470; www.western-global.us.com. GOMC
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MONITOR ELIMINATES OVERPAYMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANY
ProblemWith 23 tanks filled with used oil, antifreeze and oily liquids, HAZ-MAT Environmental Services of Charlotte, North Carolina, needed a better way to monitor its tank levels. “For the longest time, we used the honor system and trusted customer tank charts were accurate with what the customer claimed,” says Operations Manager Neil Danziger. “With small quantities put into large tanks, the gauges presented too much room for error, and we needed a more accurate way of managing inventory, so we began researching different tank-monitoring solutions.”
SolutionThe company selected the TankScan TMS8000 monitor from ATEK Access Technologies in January 2015. It can be used to accurately monitor fluid levels in multiple tanks across multiple sites from the convenience of any computer. Danziger and his team handled the installation process without any issues. “We like the TankScan system because it allows us to set each monitor to read at different intervals depending on tank contents. It works within our network system over the Internet and allows us to do up-to-the-minute readings,” says Danziger. The monitor collects data about the fluid level in the tanks and sends it to the ATEK Intelligence Platform Web-based monitoring application. “Since the system is Internet based I’m able to log in anytime, so I can even check the tank levels while out of the office,” adds Danziger.
ResultTankScan helped eliminate the guesswork of receiving loads. When a customer brings waste oil to sell, HAZ-MAT uses the system to determine the tank level before and after receiving the load. “TankScan takes the guesswork out of our inventory system,” says Danziger. “On a daily basis our volume varies, and it’s nice to be able to look at the monitors to see how much volume we have in each tank so we don’t have overflow issues.” 800/523-6996; www.atekaccess.com.
TRUCK HELPS SAVE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
ProblemIn late June when the Illinois River reached 24 feet — about 6 feet over flood stage — the City of Peoria, Illinois, had to work fast to keep the water from dampening its Independence Day celebration. “They needed to save the Fourth of July,” says Chris Dillon, vice president of J.C. Dillon Inc., a local plumbing, heating and underground utility firm. “The river was originally supposed to crest at 24 feet, but it just kept raining and the river just kept rising.”
SolutionAs the water rose, the city called on J.C. Dillon to help reinforce a sand barrier wall, as well as install plugs and caps on existing storm sewer drains in an effort to keep the flooding away from Peoria’s riverfront, where tens of thousands of spectators gather annually for food, music and fireworks on Independence Day. The company used its CAT CT660 Vocational Truck, a hydrovac unit developed through a relationship between Caterpillar and Premier, to suck up the rising river water quickly enough to find the leaks in the wall and plug them.
ResultWith the CAT unit, the staff at J.C. Dillon was able to keep the cresting waters at bay and the riverfront area stayed dry for the celebration. 970/542-1975; www.poequipment.com. GOMC
Case Studies
By Craig Mandli
Hydroexcavation and Excavation Equipment, Bulk Storage Solutions
For FREE information on these products, check the box(es) below:Dump Trucks❒ 1. Volvo Construction Equipment A40GExcavators❒ 2. Caterpillar 308E2 CR❒ 3. Gradall XL 3100 IV ❒ 4. Hitachi ZX870LC-6❒ 5. Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas R220LC-9A❒ 6. John Deere 470G LC❒ 7. Kobelco Construction Machinery USA SK350Graders❒ 8. Komatsu America Corp. GD655-6Hydroexcavation Equipment❒ 9. Camex VIP Hydrovac System ❒ 10. Ditch Witch FXT50 ❒ 11. Felling Trailers FT-14 I Vac❒ 12. GapVax HV-55 ❒ 13. Hydra-Flex Ripsaw
❒ 14. LMT Smart-Dig HX4000❒ 15. NozzTeq MONRO-JET❒ 16. Petrofield Industries Tornado F4 Slope ❒ 17. Presvac Hydrovac❒ 18. Ramvac by Sewer Equipment HX-12❒ 19. Ring-O-Matic Strong Arm❒ 20. SchellVac Equipment 2600 Series Combination Hydrovac❒ 21. Soil Surgeon ❒ 22. StoneAge Hydro-X Tools ❒ 23. Super Products Mud Dog 1600❒ 24. Transway Systems Terra-Vex ❒ 25. Vac-Con X-Cavator ❒ 26. Vacall AllExcavate❒ 27. VacStar Vacuum Excavator❒ 28. Vactor Manufacturing HXX HydroExcavator ❒ 29. Vanair❒ 30. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator Roll-Off Containers❒ 31. Benlee Super Mini
❒ 32. E-Pak Manufacturing Environmental Tub Open Top Roll-Off Container❒ 33. Redbox+Skidded and Mobile Frac Tanks❒ 34. Bucks Fabricating Mini-Frac Tank❒ 35. SEI Industries HIPPOTanks❒ 36. Amthor Matador❒ 37. Foremost tanks❒ 38. Husky Portable Containment folding frame tank❒ 39. Imperial Industries dry bulk storage ❒ 40. J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers Bobtail Tanks ❒ 41. Snyder Industries Captor❒ 42. Tankformator ISO ECLIPSE 1
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MONITOR ELIMINATES OVERPAYMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANY
ProblemWith 23 tanks filled with used oil, antifreeze and oily liquids, HAZ-MAT Environmental Services of Charlotte, North Carolina, needed a better way to monitor its tank levels. “For the longest time, we used the honor system and trusted customer tank charts were accurate with what the customer claimed,” says Operations Manager Neil Danziger. “With small quantities put into large tanks, the gauges presented too much room for error, and we needed a more accurate way of managing inventory, so we began researching different tank-monitoring solutions.”
SolutionThe company selected the TankScan TMS8000 monitor from ATEK Access Technologies in January 2015. It can be used to accurately monitor fluid levels in multiple tanks across multiple sites from the convenience of any computer. Danziger and his team handled the installation process without any issues. “We like the TankScan system because it allows us to set each monitor to read at different intervals depending on tank contents. It works within our network system over the Internet and allows us to do up-to-the-minute readings,” says Danziger. The monitor collects data about the fluid level in the tanks and sends it to the ATEK Intelligence Platform Web-based monitoring application. “Since the system is Internet based I’m able to log in anytime, so I can even check the tank levels while out of the office,” adds Danziger.
ResultTankScan helped eliminate the guesswork of receiving loads. When a customer brings waste oil to sell, HAZ-MAT uses the system to determine the tank level before and after receiving the load. “TankScan takes the guesswork out of our inventory system,” says Danziger. “On a daily basis our volume varies, and it’s nice to be able to look at the monitors to see how much volume we have in each tank so we don’t have overflow issues.” 800/523-6996; www.atekaccess.com.
TRUCK HELPS SAVE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
ProblemIn late June when the Illinois River reached 24 feet — about 6 feet over flood stage — the City of Peoria, Illinois, had to work fast to keep the water from dampening its Independence Day celebration. “They needed to save the Fourth of July,” says Chris Dillon, vice president of J.C. Dillon Inc., a local plumbing, heating and underground utility firm. “The river was originally supposed to crest at 24 feet, but it just kept raining and the river just kept rising.”
SolutionAs the water rose, the city called on J.C. Dillon to help reinforce a sand barrier wall, as well as install plugs and caps on existing storm sewer drains in an effort to keep the flooding away from Peoria’s riverfront, where tens of thousands of spectators gather annually for food, music and fireworks on Independence Day. The company used its CAT CT660 Vocational Truck, a hydrovac unit developed through a relationship between Caterpillar and Premier, to suck up the rising river water quickly enough to find the leaks in the wall and plug them.
ResultWith the CAT unit, the staff at J.C. Dillon was able to keep the cresting waters at bay and the riverfront area stayed dry for the celebration. 970/542-1975; www.poequipment.com. GOMC
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By Craig Mandli
Hydroexcavation and Excavation Equipment, Bulk Storage Solutions
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❒ 14. LMT Smart-Dig HX4000❒ 15. NozzTeq MONRO-JET❒ 16. Petrofield Industries Tornado F4 Slope ❒ 17. Presvac Hydrovac❒ 18. Ramvac by Sewer Equipment HX-12❒ 19. Ring-O-Matic Strong Arm❒ 20. SchellVac Equipment 2600 Series Combination Hydrovac❒ 21. Soil Surgeon ❒ 22. StoneAge Hydro-X Tools ❒ 23. Super Products Mud Dog 1600❒ 24. Transway Systems Terra-Vex ❒ 25. Vac-Con X-Cavator ❒ 26. Vacall AllExcavate❒ 27. VacStar Vacuum Excavator❒ 28. Vactor Manufacturing HXX HydroExcavator ❒ 29. Vanair❒ 30. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator Roll-Off Containers❒ 31. Benlee Super Mini
❒ 32. E-Pak Manufacturing Environmental Tub Open Top Roll-Off Container❒ 33. Redbox+Skidded and Mobile Frac Tanks❒ 34. Bucks Fabricating Mini-Frac Tank❒ 35. SEI Industries HIPPOTanks❒ 36. Amthor Matador❒ 37. Foremost tanks❒ 38. Husky Portable Containment folding frame tank❒ 39. Imperial Industries dry bulk storage ❒ 40. J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers Bobtail Tanks ❒ 41. Snyder Industries Captor❒ 42. Tankformator ISO ECLIPSE 1
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1. BENLEE ROLL-OFF TRAILER BACKUP ALARM The backup alarm is available on Benlee roll-off trailers, roll-off trucks, dump
trucks, crushed car trailers, pup trailers and open-top gondola trailers. The 8-inch mechanical device is made from zinc-plated 10-gauge steel for durability and low maintenance. 734/722-8100; www.benlee.com.
2. KOMATSU TIER 4 FINAL WHEEL LOADER The WA380-8 wheel loader from Komatsu features a 6.69-liter, 191 hp Komatsu
SAA6D107E-3, variable-geometry turbocharged and aftercooled Tier 4 Final diesel engine that uses 6 percent less fuel than its interim predecessor. SmartLoader logic software combines with a lockup torque converter that activates in second, third and fourth gears. Together, the system provides optimal engine torque for improved acceleration, hill climbing, higher top speed and fuel savings. 847/437-5800; www.komatsuamerica.com.
3. KONECRANES ALUMINUM ENCLOSED TRACK WORKSTATION
The XA aluminum enclosed track workstation from Konecranes is designed to reduce workplace injuries by limiting cumulative trauma from repetitive lift motions. It can be used with a manual or electric chain hoist, as well as the ATB AirBalancer. 800/934-6976; www.konecranes.com.
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Product Spotlight
The Roughneck R600 pneumatic percussion drilling system from HammerHead Trenchless Equipment is designed to drill 7.25- to 8-inch horizontal bores in solid rock.
The R600 completes the range of existing Roughneck rock drills, joining the R400 for 5.25-inch straight and offset bits and the R500 for straight and offset bits to 6.25 inches in diameter.
“For contractors who have to put certain-sized products into the ground, if they drill it with a smaller hammer and the product won’t fit inside the hole, they have to do another step to increase the size of the hole,” says Josh Hood, HammerHead HDD product manager. “The R600 eliminates one or more passes because it creates a bigger hole.”
Designed specifically for horizontal drilling, the R600 features an offset bit for greater accuracy.
“It allows you to make more precise and faster steering corrections,” Hood says. “When you start a bore you have a plan, but ground conditions can vary. You might run into rock that is harder or softer. With an air hammer, ideally you want to be in solid rock the whole time. However, if you get into softer ground, you can lose your steer for a couple rods until you get back in solid rock. To keep your plan, you have to make a faster correction, and we have that ability.”
Capable of penetration rates of 150 feet or more an hour, the hammer features a heavy-duty, high-flow housing with a pinned-on lid system.
“The vibrations you incur with an air hammer drilling in solid rock can be quite significant,” Hood says. “With the pinned-on lid system, as opposed to a bolted system, we’ve never lost our electronics. Where you insert the electronics into the side of your housing, there’s a lid that goes on and bolts down. With the vibration those bolts can rattle lose, the lid comes off and you can lose your electronics in the hole. And that can be $1,500 to $5,000 worth of electronics.”
Other features include a pullback kit, control station/oiler and drill conversion kit.
The control station utilizes the drill’s existing mud pump to deliver air, oil and fluids down the hole, reducing footprint size and weight. All Roughneck control stations can be installed with a tee and ball valve on the high-pressure side of the mud pump that directs airflow to the drilling fluid supply.
Spanner wrench holes in the front and rear of the hammer reduce the number of breakout tongs required to change out the bit or service the tool. 800/331-6653; www.hammerheadtrenchless.com.
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4. MARTIN CONVEYOR BELT TRACKING SYSTEMS Conveyor belt tracking systems from Martin Engineering are designed to
mitigate misalignment rather than correct it, even on reversing belts. The tracking system detects slight misalignments initiated by unbalanced loads and fouled rollers, using the force of the belt to immediately adjust its position and realign the path, minimizing risk and material loss. Upper and lower trackers are available in three models: standard duty, heavy duty and extra heavy duty. 800/544-2947; www.martin-eng.com.
5. WATER CANNON PRESSURE WASHER/JETTER
The 17HJ39 pressure washer/jetter package from Water Cannon has a Honda GX 630 electric-start engine with battery and 15-gallon long-run fuel tank. Roll-cage protected, it features V-belt drive, General HP Series triplex plunger pump (5.5 gpm at 3,500 psi), jetter/pulse valve on demand, 350-foot 3/8-inch-capacity hose reel, ball valve, hose, wand and four nozzles. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
6. SUBARU INDUSTRIAL POWER PRODUCTS TRASH PUMPS
Trash pumps from Subaru Industrial Power Products are designed to move high volumes of trash water without clogging. Powered by a Subaru overhead cam gasoline engine, the centrifugal-type pumps are available with 2-, 3- and 4-inch discharge outlets. The 2-inch PKX20IT delivers 185 gpm, the 3-inch PKX30IT delivers 314 gpm and the 4-inch PKX40IT delivers 499 gpm. The 2-inch model handles up to 3/4-inch debris. The 3- and 4-inch models handle up to 1 1/4 inches of solid debris. 800/277-6246; www.subarupower.com.
7. KOHLER MOBILE PARALLELING BOX
The mobile paralleling box from KOHLER Power Systems enables users to combine different-size generators with different fuel types. Designed for use with KOHLER’s gaseous and diesel mobile generator line, four boxes can be used to parallel up to eight generators. The KOHLER Decision-Maker 3500 digital controller, standard on all KOHLER gas and Tier 4 Final diesel mobile generators, provides the paralleling intelligence and network communications. 800/544-2444; www.kohlerpower.com.
8. SONIC DRILL SAFE RIG TECHNOLOGY
Drill rigs from Sonic Drill Corp. feature smooth rods and casings for increased operator safety. With no auger flights, there is less opportunity for clothing to be caught on rig components. The drills have a tiltable head and optional hands-free automated rod loading system and hydraulic breakout wrenches that reduce manual labor. Safety cages envelop the drill head rotating spindle and hydraulic breakout table clamps. 877/854-1383; www.sonic-drill.com.
9. TRELLEBORG EXTREME-TEMPERATURE INSULATION COVERS
Extreme-temperature insulation covers from Trelleborg’s offshore operation are designed to withstand extremely cold temperatures at sub-sea depths as well as hot hydrocarbons. Made from a combination of silicone Vikotherm S1 and polyurethane Vikotherm P7, the covers are lighter than steel covers and not molded to the pipe for easy access to critical parts of the flow stream. 832/456-8308; www.trelleborg.com/offshore. GOMC
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1. BENLEE ROLL-OFF TRAILER BACKUP ALARM The backup alarm is available on Benlee roll-off trailers, roll-off trucks, dump
trucks, crushed car trailers, pup trailers and open-top gondola trailers. The 8-inch mechanical device is made from zinc-plated 10-gauge steel for durability and low maintenance. 734/722-8100; www.benlee.com.
2. KOMATSU TIER 4 FINAL WHEEL LOADER The WA380-8 wheel loader from Komatsu features a 6.69-liter, 191 hp Komatsu
SAA6D107E-3, variable-geometry turbocharged and aftercooled Tier 4 Final diesel engine that uses 6 percent less fuel than its interim predecessor. SmartLoader logic software combines with a lockup torque converter that activates in second, third and fourth gears. Together, the system provides optimal engine torque for improved acceleration, hill climbing, higher top speed and fuel savings. 847/437-5800; www.komatsuamerica.com.
3. KONECRANES ALUMINUM ENCLOSED TRACK WORKSTATION
The XA aluminum enclosed track workstation from Konecranes is designed to reduce workplace injuries by limiting cumulative trauma from repetitive lift motions. It can be used with a manual or electric chain hoist, as well as the ATB AirBalancer. 800/934-6976; www.konecranes.com.
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The Roughneck R600 pneumatic percussion drilling system from HammerHead Trenchless Equipment is designed to drill 7.25- to 8-inch horizontal bores in solid rock.
The R600 completes the range of existing Roughneck rock drills, joining the R400 for 5.25-inch straight and offset bits and the R500 for straight and offset bits to 6.25 inches in diameter.
“For contractors who have to put certain-sized products into the ground, if they drill it with a smaller hammer and the product won’t fit inside the hole, they have to do another step to increase the size of the hole,” says Josh Hood, HammerHead HDD product manager. “The R600 eliminates one or more passes because it creates a bigger hole.”
Designed specifically for horizontal drilling, the R600 features an offset bit for greater accuracy.
“It allows you to make more precise and faster steering corrections,” Hood says. “When you start a bore you have a plan, but ground conditions can vary. You might run into rock that is harder or softer. With an air hammer, ideally you want to be in solid rock the whole time. However, if you get into softer ground, you can lose your steer for a couple rods until you get back in solid rock. To keep your plan, you have to make a faster correction, and we have that ability.”
Capable of penetration rates of 150 feet or more an hour, the hammer features a heavy-duty, high-flow housing with a pinned-on lid system.
“The vibrations you incur with an air hammer drilling in solid rock can be quite significant,” Hood says. “With the pinned-on lid system, as opposed to a bolted system, we’ve never lost our electronics. Where you insert the electronics into the side of your housing, there’s a lid that goes on and bolts down. With the vibration those bolts can rattle lose, the lid comes off and you can lose your electronics in the hole. And that can be $1,500 to $5,000 worth of electronics.”
Other features include a pullback kit, control station/oiler and drill conversion kit.
The control station utilizes the drill’s existing mud pump to deliver air, oil and fluids down the hole, reducing footprint size and weight. All Roughneck control stations can be installed with a tee and ball valve on the high-pressure side of the mud pump that directs airflow to the drilling fluid supply.
Spanner wrench holes in the front and rear of the hammer reduce the number of breakout tongs required to change out the bit or service the tool. 800/331-6653; www.hammerheadtrenchless.com.
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment steerable air hammer designed for precise HDD drilling By Ed Wodalski
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4. MARTIN CONVEYOR BELT TRACKING SYSTEMS Conveyor belt tracking systems from Martin Engineering are designed to
mitigate misalignment rather than correct it, even on reversing belts. The tracking system detects slight misalignments initiated by unbalanced loads and fouled rollers, using the force of the belt to immediately adjust its position and realign the path, minimizing risk and material loss. Upper and lower trackers are available in three models: standard duty, heavy duty and extra heavy duty. 800/544-2947; www.martin-eng.com.
5. WATER CANNON PRESSURE WASHER/JETTER
The 17HJ39 pressure washer/jetter package from Water Cannon has a Honda GX 630 electric-start engine with battery and 15-gallon long-run fuel tank. Roll-cage protected, it features V-belt drive, General HP Series triplex plunger pump (5.5 gpm at 3,500 psi), jetter/pulse valve on demand, 350-foot 3/8-inch-capacity hose reel, ball valve, hose, wand and four nozzles. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
6. SUBARU INDUSTRIAL POWER PRODUCTS TRASH PUMPS
Trash pumps from Subaru Industrial Power Products are designed to move high volumes of trash water without clogging. Powered by a Subaru overhead cam gasoline engine, the centrifugal-type pumps are available with 2-, 3- and 4-inch discharge outlets. The 2-inch PKX20IT delivers 185 gpm, the 3-inch PKX30IT delivers 314 gpm and the 4-inch PKX40IT delivers 499 gpm. The 2-inch model handles up to 3/4-inch debris. The 3- and 4-inch models handle up to 1 1/4 inches of solid debris. 800/277-6246; www.subarupower.com.
7. KOHLER MOBILE PARALLELING BOX
The mobile paralleling box from KOHLER Power Systems enables users to combine different-size generators with different fuel types. Designed for use with KOHLER’s gaseous and diesel mobile generator line, four boxes can be used to parallel up to eight generators. The KOHLER Decision-Maker 3500 digital controller, standard on all KOHLER gas and Tier 4 Final diesel mobile generators, provides the paralleling intelligence and network communications. 800/544-2444; www.kohlerpower.com.
8. SONIC DRILL SAFE RIG TECHNOLOGY
Drill rigs from Sonic Drill Corp. feature smooth rods and casings for increased operator safety. With no auger flights, there is less opportunity for clothing to be caught on rig components. The drills have a tiltable head and optional hands-free automated rod loading system and hydraulic breakout wrenches that reduce manual labor. Safety cages envelop the drill head rotating spindle and hydraulic breakout table clamps. 877/854-1383; www.sonic-drill.com.
9. TRELLEBORG EXTREME-TEMPERATURE INSULATION COVERS
Extreme-temperature insulation covers from Trelleborg’s offshore operation are designed to withstand extremely cold temperatures at sub-sea depths as well as hot hydrocarbons. Made from a combination of silicone Vikotherm S1 and polyurethane Vikotherm P7, the covers are lighter than steel covers and not molded to the pipe for easy access to critical parts of the flow stream. 832/456-8308; www.trelleborg.com/offshore. GOMC
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hink about when you were a kid competing in an egg relay race at summer camp. You were never
so careful about carrying anything as you were holding that raw egg gingerly on a spoon as you lurched toward the finish line.
Now that you’re grown up and making a living operating a vacuum truck or supervising an entire fleet of liquid-hauling trucks, you probably don’t compete in many egg relay races. But doesn’t it stand to reason that you’re probably a safer driver day to day if you imagine you’re always carrying a precarious load down the road?
That’s what the producers of a safety video aimed primarily at drivers hauling big liquid loads believe. They say you’ll gain potentially life- and load-saving advice by viewing the video, “Cargo Tank Driver Rollover Prevention,” produced jointly by the National Tank Truck Carriers and the American Trucking Association in cooperation with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
You can see the video at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rolloverprevention. It’s also free to download and show drivers as part of a safety training program.
MUST-SEE VIDEOAs part of his work with the NTTC,
Steve Niswander, vice president of safety policy and regulatory relations for Gro-endyke Transport Inc., Enid, Oklahoma, envisioned this video for tanker drivers to help reduce dangerous rollovers. Groendyke runs about 1,000 semi-tractors 70 million miles annually, hauling mostly liquid haz-ardous materials.
Niswander argues the video — part of a national anti-rollover campaign — is a must-see safety tool for drivers who pull trucks with fixed tanks or semi-rigs with tank trailers. Any pumper who hauls an unstable load or a load with a high center of gravity will benefit from the tips shared in the video.
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
The video features several truck drivers who have been involved in rollover crashes, and their stories carry a lot of weight with professional haulers. Interspersed with compelling driver stories, the video covers four major areas of risk for dangerous rollover accidents: vehicle design and performance, load effects, highway factors, and driver factors.
Using video graphics, the video shows the impact of sudden movements and tripping the wheels over the shoulder when carrying an unstable load. It explains how dangerous liquid slosh and surge can result from driving too fast for conditions, by squaring off the turning radius and by sudden braking or other maneuvers.
It goes on to explain that drivers are ultimately responsible for many of these factors. It stresses that drivers need to do extensive route planning if they’re carrying
a load more prone to rollover risk. And the video shares a variety of tips that would be helpful to any hauler.
Know your limitations. Be aware of how loads with a high center of gravity will react when you turn, hit a ramp or execute a braking maneuver. And understand that a full load is actually safer to transport than a partial load. The vast majority of rollover crashes (94 percent) occur in rigs carrying partial liquid loads, as they are more susceptible to extreme sloshing and surging.
Manage your speed. Remember that speed limits and guidelines at curves are meant for general motorists in good weather conditions, not for drivers pulling unstable loads. Fleet experts say truck drivers should maintain a speed at least 10 mph below the posted speed on curves. The faster you go, the more risk you have that a sudden adjustment will cause a rollover.
Maintain your rig and route. Always perform thorough pre-trip inspections to make sure brakes, tires and suspension will operate safely. And before you take the wheel, identify the higher risk sections of your route. As you are able, pinpoint stretches with soft shoulders, downhill grades, limited visibility and twisty turns. Know these risks well ahead of time so you can slow your reactions and maintain control.
Watch for driver fatigue. It’s always a bad idea to drive when you’re tired, but it’s doubly dangerous when pulling a top-heavy or liquid load. Stay sharp by eating right, stopping frequently to stretch, and getting plenty of sleep. Be mindful of clues that you need to take a break, including daydreaming, frequent yawning, heavy eyelids and head bobbing or drifting from your lane.
LISTEN TO THE PRO
In the video, 33-year veteran driver G. Wayne Matheson sounds the safety watchword for fellow liquid load haulers.
“Anytime you speed up, you’re subject to mess up,” Matheson warns. “When you get so comfortable and think that you’ve been driving so long and you have so much experience … that it all comes natural to you, you’re going to mess up. Because something’s going to get you when you’re not expecting it.” GOMC
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LET’S BE CAREFUL OUT THEREVideo provides helpful safety reminders for liquid haulers
By Jim Kneiszel
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“When you get so comfortable and think that you’ve been driving so long and you have so much experience … that it all comes natural to you, you’re going to mess up. Because something’s going to get you when you’re not expecting it.”G. Wayne Matheson
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❒ 1. Benlee roll-off trailer backup alarm
❒ 2. Komatsu Tier 4 Final wheel loader
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❒ 4. Martin conveyor belt tracking systems
❒ 5. Water Cannon pressure washer/jetter
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❒ 7. KOHLER mobile paralleling box
❒ 8. Sonic Drill safe rig technology
❒ 9. Trelleborg extreme-temperature insulation covers
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hink about when you were a kid competing in an egg relay race at summer camp. You were never
so careful about carrying anything as you were holding that raw egg gingerly on a spoon as you lurched toward the finish line.
Now that you’re grown up and making a living operating a vacuum truck or supervising an entire fleet of liquid-hauling trucks, you probably don’t compete in many egg relay races. But doesn’t it stand to reason that you’re probably a safer driver day to day if you imagine you’re always carrying a precarious load down the road?
That’s what the producers of a safety video aimed primarily at drivers hauling big liquid loads believe. They say you’ll gain potentially life- and load-saving advice by viewing the video, “Cargo Tank Driver Rollover Prevention,” produced jointly by the National Tank Truck Carriers and the American Trucking Association in cooperation with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
You can see the video at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rolloverprevention. It’s also free to download and show drivers as part of a safety training program.
MUST-SEE VIDEOAs part of his work with the NTTC,
Steve Niswander, vice president of safety policy and regulatory relations for Gro-endyke Transport Inc., Enid, Oklahoma, envisioned this video for tanker drivers to help reduce dangerous rollovers. Groendyke runs about 1,000 semi-tractors 70 million miles annually, hauling mostly liquid haz-ardous materials.
Niswander argues the video — part of a national anti-rollover campaign — is a must-see safety tool for drivers who pull trucks with fixed tanks or semi-rigs with tank trailers. Any pumper who hauls an unstable load or a load with a high center of gravity will benefit from the tips shared in the video.
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
The video features several truck drivers who have been involved in rollover crashes, and their stories carry a lot of weight with professional haulers. Interspersed with compelling driver stories, the video covers four major areas of risk for dangerous rollover accidents: vehicle design and performance, load effects, highway factors, and driver factors.
Using video graphics, the video shows the impact of sudden movements and tripping the wheels over the shoulder when carrying an unstable load. It explains how dangerous liquid slosh and surge can result from driving too fast for conditions, by squaring off the turning radius and by sudden braking or other maneuvers.
It goes on to explain that drivers are ultimately responsible for many of these factors. It stresses that drivers need to do extensive route planning if they’re carrying
a load more prone to rollover risk. And the video shares a variety of tips that would be helpful to any hauler.
Know your limitations. Be aware of how loads with a high center of gravity will react when you turn, hit a ramp or execute a braking maneuver. And understand that a full load is actually safer to transport than a partial load. The vast majority of rollover crashes (94 percent) occur in rigs carrying partial liquid loads, as they are more susceptible to extreme sloshing and surging.
Manage your speed. Remember that speed limits and guidelines at curves are meant for general motorists in good weather conditions, not for drivers pulling unstable loads. Fleet experts say truck drivers should maintain a speed at least 10 mph below the posted speed on curves. The faster you go, the more risk you have that a sudden adjustment will cause a rollover.
Maintain your rig and route. Always perform thorough pre-trip inspections to make sure brakes, tires and suspension will operate safely. And before you take the wheel, identify the higher risk sections of your route. As you are able, pinpoint stretches with soft shoulders, downhill grades, limited visibility and twisty turns. Know these risks well ahead of time so you can slow your reactions and maintain control.
Watch for driver fatigue. It’s always a bad idea to drive when you’re tired, but it’s doubly dangerous when pulling a top-heavy or liquid load. Stay sharp by eating right, stopping frequently to stretch, and getting plenty of sleep. Be mindful of clues that you need to take a break, including daydreaming, frequent yawning, heavy eyelids and head bobbing or drifting from your lane.
LISTEN TO THE PRO
In the video, 33-year veteran driver G. Wayne Matheson sounds the safety watchword for fellow liquid load haulers.
“Anytime you speed up, you’re subject to mess up,” Matheson warns. “When you get so comfortable and think that you’ve been driving so long and you have so much experience … that it all comes natural to you, you’re going to mess up. Because something’s going to get you when you’re not expecting it.” GOMC
Safety First
LET’S BE CAREFUL OUT THEREVideo provides helpful safety reminders for liquid haulers
By Jim Kneiszel
T
“When you get so comfortable and think that you’ve been driving so long and you have so much experience … that it all comes natural to you, you’re going to mess up. Because something’s going to get you when you’re not expecting it.”G. Wayne Matheson
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APOLLO SAFETY FORMS PUBLIC WORKS, PUBLIC SECTOR DIVISION
Apollo Safety formed a public works/public sector division that features gas-detection equipment, maintenance and monitoring.
FIBER SENSYS NAMES REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Fiber Sensys named Matt Bathalter Western regional sales manager. Based in Southern California, he will be responsible for sales of the Fiber Defender fiber-optic-sensing product line.
JUNIPER SYSTEMS NAMES CEORob Campbell stepped down as CEO of Juniper Systems after 14 years to
become president of Campbell Scientific. DeVon Labrum, who served as vice president of sales and marketing at Juniper Systems the past four years, was appointed CEO. Campbell will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors.
HONDA POWER EQUIPMENT EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP
Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co., has expanded its partnership with The Home Depot to supply the chain store with five of its generator models. According to the agreement, three Industrial Series models (EB2000i, EB3000c and EB5000) and two Super Quiet Series models (EU2000i and EU3000i) will be for sale at selected PRO Desk locations and via the The Home Depot website.
AMTHOR INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS PRODUCTION
Amthor International added 30 jobs to its 100-employee workforce at its 80,000-square-foot plant in Gretna, Virginia. The company also introduced Amthor University, a customized training program in partnership with Virginia Technical Institute, to assist job seekers. Graduates will be guaranteed employment at Amthor. The company is hiring welders, mechanics, electricians and tank cleaners.
TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER NAMES DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Travis Body & Trailer, manufacturer of end dumps, bottom dumps, transfer trailers and specialty dump trailers, named Jerry Guerrero director of operations. His primary focus includes introducing advanced plant management and lean manufacturing production systems.
ARCLIGHT ACQUIRES PIPELINES, GAS TERMINAL
ArcLight Capital Partners, together with North Sea Midstream Partners, entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire the FUKA and SIRGES pipelines and St. Fergus gas terminal from Total E&P UK. The portfolio transports and processes natural gas from fields owned and operated by Total and other supermajor and national oil company producers. FUKA and St. Fergus have a capacity of 1.27 bcf per day serving the northern North Sea. SIRGES will have a capacity of 665 mmscf per day by the end of 2015.
GEHL ADDS JORDAN IMPLEMENT TO DEALER NETWORK
Gehl named Jordan Implement to its dealer network. Jordan Implement provides sales and service to southern Wisconsin for Gehl skid loaders, track loaders, compact excavators and articulated loaders.
STONEAGE NAMES SALES MANAGER
StoneAge has named Vishal Trivedi independent sales manager for India. Trivedi most recently worked at Snap-on Tools where he managed the company’s north Indian market.
CONTINENTAL PARTNERS WITH QUALITY TIRE SERVICE
Continental Tire the Americas partnered with Quality Tire Service to open a commercial tire retread facility in western Canada. The 117,400-square-foot facility employs 15 and has the capacity to produce up to 24,000 retreads a year. GOMC
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APOLLO SAFETY FORMS PUBLIC WORKS, PUBLIC SECTOR DIVISION
Apollo Safety formed a public works/public sector division that features gas-detection equipment, maintenance and monitoring.
FIBER SENSYS NAMES REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Fiber Sensys named Matt Bathalter Western regional sales manager. Based in Southern California, he will be responsible for sales of the Fiber Defender fiber-optic-sensing product line.
JUNIPER SYSTEMS NAMES CEORob Campbell stepped down as CEO of Juniper Systems after 14 years to
become president of Campbell Scientific. DeVon Labrum, who served as vice president of sales and marketing at Juniper Systems the past four years, was appointed CEO. Campbell will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors.
HONDA POWER EQUIPMENT EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP
Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co., has expanded its partnership with The Home Depot to supply the chain store with five of its generator models. According to the agreement, three Industrial Series models (EB2000i, EB3000c and EB5000) and two Super Quiet Series models (EU2000i and EU3000i) will be for sale at selected PRO Desk locations and via the The Home Depot website.
AMTHOR INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS PRODUCTION
Amthor International added 30 jobs to its 100-employee workforce at its 80,000-square-foot plant in Gretna, Virginia. The company also introduced Amthor University, a customized training program in partnership with Virginia Technical Institute, to assist job seekers. Graduates will be guaranteed employment at Amthor. The company is hiring welders, mechanics, electricians and tank cleaners.
TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER NAMES DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Travis Body & Trailer, manufacturer of end dumps, bottom dumps, transfer trailers and specialty dump trailers, named Jerry Guerrero director of operations. His primary focus includes introducing advanced plant management and lean manufacturing production systems.
ARCLIGHT ACQUIRES PIPELINES, GAS TERMINAL
ArcLight Capital Partners, together with North Sea Midstream Partners, entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire the FUKA and SIRGES pipelines and St. Fergus gas terminal from Total E&P UK. The portfolio transports and processes natural gas from fields owned and operated by Total and other supermajor and national oil company producers. FUKA and St. Fergus have a capacity of 1.27 bcf per day serving the northern North Sea. SIRGES will have a capacity of 665 mmscf per day by the end of 2015.
GEHL ADDS JORDAN IMPLEMENT TO DEALER NETWORK
Gehl named Jordan Implement to its dealer network. Jordan Implement provides sales and service to southern Wisconsin for Gehl skid loaders, track loaders, compact excavators and articulated loaders.
STONEAGE NAMES SALES MANAGER
StoneAge has named Vishal Trivedi independent sales manager for India. Trivedi most recently worked at Snap-on Tools where he managed the company’s north Indian market.
CONTINENTAL PARTNERS WITH QUALITY TIRE SERVICE
Continental Tire the Americas partnered with Quality Tire Service to open a commercial tire retread facility in western Canada. The 117,400-square-foot facility employs 15 and has the capacity to produce up to 24,000 retreads a year. GOMC
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DEC. 9-10NAPE Denver, Colorado Convention Center, Denver;
www.napeexpo.com/nape-shows/nape-rockies.
DEC. 9-11Houston Oilfield Expo, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston;
www.houstonoilfieldexpo.com.
DEC. 15-17Groundwater Expo 15, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas;
www.groundwaterexpo.com.
JAN. 26-28Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference & Exhibition,
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh; www.marcellusmidstream.com.
FEB. 10-12NAPE Summit, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston;
www.napeexpo.com/shows/about-the-show/summit.
FEB. 17-20Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT)
Show, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis; www.wwettshow.com.
FEB. 21-24SME Annual Conference & Expo, Phoenix Convention Center,
Phoenix; www.smeannualconference.com.
FEB. 23-25DUG Midcontinent, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City;
www.dugmidcontinent.com.
MARCH 9-11DUG Bakken and Niobrara, Colorado Convention Center, Denver;
www.dugbakken.com.
MARCH 13-15Annual Meeting, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers,
Hilton San Francisco, San Francisco; www2.afpm.org.
MARCH 30-31Ark La-Tex Oilfield Expo, Shreveport Convention Center, Shreveport,
Louisiana; www.arklatexoilfieldexpo.com.
APRIL 13-14Mexico Shale Summit, Hilton Palacio Del Rio, San Antonio;
www.mexicoshalesummit.com.
JUNE 6-10Elko Mining Expo, Elko Convention Center, Elko, Nevada;
www.exploreelko.com.
JUNE 7-9Global Petroleum Show, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta;
www.globalpetroleumshow.com.
JUNE 21-23DUG East, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh;
www.dugeast.com.
JULY 27-28South Texas Oilfield Expo, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center,
San Antonio; www.southtexasoilfieldexpo.com. GOMC
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2015 International 4400 SBA 6X4 VacMas-ters 6000 (multiple trucks available) miles from 12,000 to 24,000, engine hours from 450 to 870. MaxxForce DT 270hp diesel, Al-lison 3000 HS, 6-speed automatic transmis-sion, 265” wheelbase engine-block heater, spring suspension. 12,000# fronts and 40,000# rear axles, 52,000 GVW. VacMas-ters System 6000 air/water vacuum exca-vation truck, 1,866 cfm @ 15” Hg. blower. Top-mounted hydraulic telescopic vacuum boom with wireless remote, compressor 300 cfm @ 250 psi (air lance), 350 cfm @ 100 psi (air tools), 0-3,000 psi @ 3 gpm high-pressure water pump, 950-gallon spoils tank with hydraulic hoist. NG rear door, 85-gallon water tank. John Deere Model 6068 H485 6-cylinder 250hp turbo diesel. Dimensions and weights: length: 34’ 10”; width: 8’ 0”; height: 12’ 7” GVW: 52,000; empty weight 34,200 lbs. 832-303-7980 (G12)
Jetters-trailerxtreme Flow Hot/cold Jetter! Model #HJ-2TA8536, tandem axle trailer, 35 hp Vanguard 10 gpm @ 3,850 psi, 325-gallon water tank, 300’ hose, General pump. Fully loaded! List $36,995. On sale for $32,995. 800-213-3272, www.hotjetusa.com. (GBM)
pumps - vacuumBuy & sell all makes and models, new & used vacuum pumps & high pressure water pumps, and good used replacement parts. Call for an inventory sheet and save. www.vacuumsalesinc.com, (888) vac-unit (822-8648). (GBM)
rental equipmentLiquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-nation jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All available for daily, weekly, month-ly, and yearly rentals. vsi rentals llc, (888) vac-unit (822-8648), www.vsi rentalsllc.com. (GBM)
tanksvacuum tanks - new: Sizes from 1,900- 4,000-gallon. Great deals! Check us out: 3,600-gallon for $14,000 and 4,000-gal-lon for $15,000. All complete! Will make you a great deal! Delivery available. www.Jeagle tanks.com or Jerry at 800-721-2774. (GBM)
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2015-2016 pac-mac 100/110 bbl. water haulers. Short delivery times. For pricing and information call
601-670-5238 or email [email protected]
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2016 peterbilt 567: Stock# 307249D. Ideal for contractor, bulk, bodybuilder or oil applications. 485hp ISX15 engine, RTLO16918B transmission, Peterbilt Air Trac suspension, 312 wheel base. White exterior, titanium interior.
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2016 peterbilt 348: Stock# 308576M. Ideal for contractor, bulk, bodybuilder or oil applications. 300hp PX-9 engine, FR9210B transmission, tandem-axle chassis, RT403 suspension, 254 Wheel Base. White exterior, grey/black interior.
contact len Wiersmaoffice 262-547-0001cell [email protected] G12
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DEC. 9-10NAPE Denver, Colorado Convention Center, Denver;
www.napeexpo.com/nape-shows/nape-rockies.
DEC. 9-11Houston Oilfield Expo, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston;
www.houstonoilfieldexpo.com.
DEC. 15-17Groundwater Expo 15, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas;
www.groundwaterexpo.com.
JAN. 26-28Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference & Exhibition,
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh; www.marcellusmidstream.com.
FEB. 10-12NAPE Summit, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston;
www.napeexpo.com/shows/about-the-show/summit.
FEB. 17-20Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT)
Show, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis; www.wwettshow.com.
FEB. 21-24SME Annual Conference & Expo, Phoenix Convention Center,
Phoenix; www.smeannualconference.com.
FEB. 23-25DUG Midcontinent, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City;
www.dugmidcontinent.com.
MARCH 9-11DUG Bakken and Niobrara, Colorado Convention Center, Denver;
www.dugbakken.com.
MARCH 13-15Annual Meeting, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers,
Hilton San Francisco, San Francisco; www2.afpm.org.
MARCH 30-31Ark La-Tex Oilfield Expo, Shreveport Convention Center, Shreveport,
Louisiana; www.arklatexoilfieldexpo.com.
APRIL 13-14Mexico Shale Summit, Hilton Palacio Del Rio, San Antonio;
www.mexicoshalesummit.com.
JUNE 6-10Elko Mining Expo, Elko Convention Center, Elko, Nevada;
www.exploreelko.com.
JUNE 7-9Global Petroleum Show, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta;
www.globalpetroleumshow.com.
JUNE 21-23DUG East, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh;
www.dugeast.com.
JULY 27-28South Texas Oilfield Expo, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center,
San Antonio; www.southtexasoilfieldexpo.com. GOMC
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conferences for our calendar of events. Send information to
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Hydroexcavating equipment
2015 International 4400 SBA 6X4 VacMas-ters 6000 (multiple trucks available) miles from 12,000 to 24,000, engine hours from 450 to 870. MaxxForce DT 270hp diesel, Al-lison 3000 HS, 6-speed automatic transmis-sion, 265” wheelbase engine-block heater, spring suspension. 12,000# fronts and 40,000# rear axles, 52,000 GVW. VacMas-ters System 6000 air/water vacuum exca-vation truck, 1,866 cfm @ 15” Hg. blower. Top-mounted hydraulic telescopic vacuum boom with wireless remote, compressor 300 cfm @ 250 psi (air lance), 350 cfm @ 100 psi (air tools), 0-3,000 psi @ 3 gpm high-pressure water pump, 950-gallon spoils tank with hydraulic hoist. NG rear door, 85-gallon water tank. John Deere Model 6068 H485 6-cylinder 250hp turbo diesel. Dimensions and weights: length: 34’ 10”; width: 8’ 0”; height: 12’ 7” GVW: 52,000; empty weight 34,200 lbs. 832-303-7980 (G12)
Jetters-trailerxtreme Flow Hot/cold Jetter! Model #HJ-2TA8536, tandem axle trailer, 35 hp Vanguard 10 gpm @ 3,850 psi, 325-gallon water tank, 300’ hose, General pump. Fully loaded! List $36,995. On sale for $32,995. 800-213-3272, www.hotjetusa.com. (GBM)
pumps - vacuumBuy & sell all makes and models, new & used vacuum pumps & high pressure water pumps, and good used replacement parts. Call for an inventory sheet and save. www.vacuumsalesinc.com, (888) vac-unit (822-8648). (GBM)
rental equipmentLiquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-nation jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All available for daily, weekly, month-ly, and yearly rentals. vsi rentals llc, (888) vac-unit (822-8648), www.vsi rentalsllc.com. (GBM)
tanksvacuum tanks - new: Sizes from 1,900- 4,000-gallon. Great deals! Check us out: 3,600-gallon for $14,000 and 4,000-gal-lon for $15,000. All complete! Will make you a great deal! Delivery available. www.Jeagle tanks.com or Jerry at 800-721-2774. (GBM)
vacuum trucks
2015-2016 pac-mac 100/110 bbl. water haulers. Short delivery times. For pricing and information call
601-670-5238 or email [email protected]
G12
trucks -miscellaneous
2016 peterbilt 567: Stock# 307249D. Ideal for contractor, bulk, bodybuilder or oil applications. 485hp ISX15 engine, RTLO16918B transmission, Peterbilt Air Trac suspension, 312 wheel base. White exterior, titanium interior.
contact len Wiersmaoffice 262-547-0001cell [email protected] G12
2016 peterbilt 348: Stock# 308576M. Ideal for contractor, bulk, bodybuilder or oil applications. 300hp PX-9 engine, FR9210B transmission, tandem-axle chassis, RT403 suspension, 254 Wheel Base. White exterior, grey/black interior.
contact len Wiersmaoffice 262-547-0001cell [email protected] G12
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