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“Expectations Were High” – New LB Series in Operation
The company Kurt Motz Baubetriebsgesellschaft GmbH in Illertissen (Germany) decided on 5 machines from Liebherr’s brand new series of drilling rigs. Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH recently handed over the key for the LB 45, which is already successfully operating on its first jobsite. “We have maintained a close partnership for many years,” […]
Remembering ECA’s Pete Schell: His Legacy Knew No Limits
Pete Schell, former long-time employee of Equipment Corporation of America (ECA), passed away on June 28, 2020. After dedicating 38 years to ECA and directly helping to transition the company into the sophisticated, century-old global operation it is today, he had earned a rightful place as a member of the […]
ECA Expands Team to Support Long-Term Growth Vision
Equipment Corporation of America (ECA), a leading distributor of specialty foundation equipment, has announced new hires at several of its branches in the United States. ECA’s President/CEO Roy Kern is especially excited to announce the hiring of his son Rod who represents the fourth generation of the Kern family. “Rod will […]
New Issue of Pile Buck: Issue 36-5 – Sep/Oct 2020
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New Video From Pieresearch
Pieresearch, “the Standard of Excellence,” for the Deep Foundation and Earth Retention industries. Our Quick-Lock® Pier Wheel and Quick-Lock Pier Boot® one-piece designs are produced with noncorrosive plastic and install in seconds! Our unique Quick-Lock® Unibar® Centralizers center a single rebar/rebar tendon in erosion control, and in Augercast or Micropile […]
ECA Jacksonville Celebrates Five Years of Growth in the Southeast
Equipment Corporation of America (ECA), a leading distributor of specialty foundation equipment, has seen continuous expansion at its Green Cove Springs, Florida branch since opening the location five years ago. This location serves Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and the Caribbean. “We have experienced solid growth in the Southeast market served by […]
Domestic 24” API Line Pipe For Sale
5,000’ of 24” OD x .375” wall 40’ randoms new X65 line pipe, domestic, FBE coat OD in OHIO $ 41.00 per foot Tom Ferguson: [email protected]
Registration Open for the DFI 45th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations
An Online Conference, October 27-30, 2020 Registration is open for DFI’s 45th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations (#DFI45), being presented as an online conference, live on October 27-30, 2020, and open for viewing through December 31, 2020. Register as an attendee, exhibitor or sponsor at www.dfi.org/Annual2020. The conference theme “People. Purpose. […]
ADJUSTABLE QUICK-LOCK® UNIBAR® CENTRALIZERS for Single-Element Reinforcing
We have long known about the importance of proper alignment for reinforcing cages in drilled shaft construction. It is no less important to provide the same quality assurance for related deep foundation and earth support construction applications. In order to achieve proper design strength in any drilled and grouted hole […]