BUYERS’ GUIDE | RETC, NO-DIG
Everest Equipment Co. Everest Equipment Co. is the leading manufacturer of custom underground construction forms in North America. With over 40 years of engineering and fabrication experience, we have the knowledge, qualification, and expertise to deliver the most challenging projects. Our formwork expertise assists contractors with cast-in-place
underground structures, tunnels of all types, shaft formwork, hanging work decks, above-ground columns, and bridge pier work. We also offer segment carrier for TBM starter tunnel. We strive to deliver equipment that is safe, ergonomic, highly dependable, and fast to operate. We stand by our work quality, the performance of our equipment and our excellent customer service.
https://everestconstructionforms.com/
IPI Packers IPI Packers manufacture inflatable packers and related equipment for high-pressure grouting, permeability testing, hydraulic fracturing and a wide range of other applications. For TBM and drill&blast tunnelling, the grout-free expandable standpipes and drill-through temporary standpipes provide quick, simple and secure solutions for drill collar control in areas where high pressure and high flow groundwater is encountered. Alongside a wide range of standard products, IPI Packers excel at developing customized solutions to meet customers’ exact needs and expectations.
www.IPIpackers.com
Mining Equipment We are happy to welcome innovative German manufacturer Mühlhäuser to the Mining Equipment family. This important acquisition represents our first step into the European market, and we are excited for the opportunity to do what we do best: give contractors the best support in the industry, one project at a time. Mining Equipment’s first European office, in Michelstadt,
Germany, will coordinate our expanded supply of locomotives, rolling stock, mine hoists, mine winches, and ventilation equipment in the new market. This offering will be enhanced by Mühlhäuser’s bold designs, engineering depth, and regional experience. Mühlhäuser’s Paul Zeder will head up operations at the new facility, and fellow Mühlhäuser veteran Marco Langnickle will be our design engineer.
www.miningequipmentltd.com
Naylor Pipe
Established in 1925, Naylor Spiralweld Steel Pipe is the contractor’s choice for Tunnel Construction Pipe: Ventilation, Compressed Air, Cooling Water, Well Point Headers and Dewatering Service are common uses.
Naylor Pipe is manufactured in accordance with ASTM A-139 and specifications. Diameters from 4” to 96”, and thicknesses from 1/16” to 1/2”.
Also available are the necessary fittings and connections including the exclusive Naylor Heavy Duty Wedgelock Couplings to complete your pipe system.
www.naylorpipe.com
Normet
Normet is an industry-leading technology company offering continuous improvement to underground mining and tunnelling processes for increased safety, productivity and profitability. We work in close collaboration with our customers and utilise our process expertise into concrete actions and financial results for our customers. We have a broad underground offering, including equipment for
concrete spraying and transport, explosives charging, scaling, lifting, installation works, and logistics. We supply construction chemicals for sprayed concrete, admixtures, additives for TBM technology, and injection systems and rock reinforcement for ground and water control. Our services are to ensure safety and productivity for our customers throughout the lifecycle.
www.normet.com
Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust (NWLETT) The Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust is an accredited institution granted by the Council on Occupational Education. Comprehensive laborers’ training programs, taught by ANSI- Certified Instructors, lead to a safer and more dependable workforce. Safety Hazard Awareness for Tunnels (SHAFT) is a 40-hour classroom course consisting of a blend of classroom discussion and use of materials and mock-ups focusing on basic tunnel safety. The 40-hour Tunnel Rail Course details the tools, vocabulary, procedures and equipment required to assemble and disassemble a ring steel-lagging tunnel. The 40-hour Tunnel Utilities Course details tools and vocabulary, hazard analysis and installation and disassembly of utilities, conveyor systems and walkways.
www.nwlett.edu
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