Issue: October 2008
 

 
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Soil Slicers

Skid Steers and Trencher Attachments Join Forces for Effective Earth Eating

By Pam Stask

Underground installation is a critical part of new construction. Newly built homes and expanding communities require underground utilities to thrive and stay connected, planted landscapes need upkeep with sprinkler systems nestled beneath the soil and drainage is always important for channeling downpours and irrigation. more

A Good Direction

The Horizontal Directional Drilling Market is Experiencing a Strong Year

By Pam Stask

As 2008 continues to quickly roll by, the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) market is keeping pace with projects across North America — demanding its technologies, techniques and equipment to complete installation projects for a variety of clients in a spectrum of industries. With professionals describing the market as “strong,” “vibrant” and “growing,” the first half of 2008 has been busy for HDD, and there’s a great expectation that the industry will continue to flourish for the remainder of the year. more

Big Performance

Honda's Big Red MUV Fuses Automotive Features with a Utility Purpose

By Pam Stask

Every piece of equipment in a contractor’s machine crew serves a purpose — whether it’s a skid steer, mini excavator or sweeper attachment — they all pull their own weight to get the job done. The same goes for a handy utility vehicle. This compact, sturdy and speedy creation helps crews move tools, materials and even each other back and forth to remote jobsites, aiding in the work process and a job well done. more

The Green Scene

GIE + EXPO Returns to Louisville for a Second Year of Success Stories

Compiled by CE Staff

As 2008 continues to quickly roll by, the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) market is keeping pace with projects across North America — demanding its technologies, techniques and equipment to complete installation projects for a variety of clients in a spectrum of industries. With professionals describing the market as “strong,” “vibrant” and “growing,” the first half of 2008 has been busy for HDD, and there’s a great expectation that the industry will continue to flourish for the remainder of the year. more

 

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