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SJE Rhombus Holds Advanced Training for Hands-On Learning

Attendees gained in-depth industry knowledge and experience.

Oilfield Helping Hands Eclipses $5 Million Shared Milestone

Organization has been helping oilfield workers since 2003.

Cetco Introduces New Quad Polymer Products for HDD

Cetco says super-concentrated fluid ideal for short distance bores.

Groundwater Foundation Donates $100,000 to Water Well Trust

Nonprofit helps low income U.S. families access clean water.

Sandvik Appoints New President, CEO

Stefan Widing joins Sandvik after stints at Assa Abloy and SAAB.

Franklin Electric Names New Director of Sales

Industry veteran spent the last 11 years with ITT Inc.

Vermeer Expands Pile Driver Product Line with Two New Models

Company says latest models give contractors compact, versatile options.

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What Kind of Innovations Are There in Drill Pipe?

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I saw a new drill pipe advertised designed to enable operators to reduce drilling time and be more fuel efficient. …
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New Book to Add to Your Drilling Library

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As another drilling season comes to an end and we travel to the Groundwater Week event Dec. 3-5 in Las Vegas, take time to consider how you want to improve …
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How to Last Five Generations in Water Well Drilling

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Cresswell Drilling got its start 140 years ago when digging wells was done by hand. Five generations later, the family-run business continues to help residents of northeastern Pennsylvania with their …
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Drilling Safety Resolutions for the New Year

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If you are interested in creating a safer work environment for your team in 2020, it might be time to develop your company’s safety resolutions for the new year. …
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What to Expect When Drilling at an Active Gas Station

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When I think about drilling at a gas station, the first thing that comes to mind is Murphy’s law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. …
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Opinions

Four Tips to Recession-Proof Your Drilling Company

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Recessions are hard on the drilling industry, and while no one emerges from the fallout unscathed, there are ways to plan for the next recession (and it is coming!) and …
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Columnist John Schmitt Gets into Drilling History
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Columnist John Schmitt Gets into Drilling History

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John Schmitt, CWD/PI
I’m going to write about a really, really old drill rig — the first one I had any experience with. But first, I want to give readers a bit of family history about how my father and then I got involved in the well drilling and pump industry.
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Fraste MITO 100 TB

Company says new drilling rig ideal for anchoring, micropiles.

Classifieds

2008 DRILLMAX 350

2008 Drillmax 350. Good operating condition, well maintained. No air, 5x6 Gardner Denver mud pump, 20' mast, 14,000# pullback, 9,000# pulldown, (4) 36"outriggers. Mtd. on Ford F750 4x4 truck…

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ABB SOFTSTARTER PST105-600-70

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ABB SOFTSTARTER PST105-600-70. $1200. One owner, 7 yrs., selling because needed a VFD. Near Sacramento, CA. rhigson1@gmail.com. 415-235-5200

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2003 FOREMOST DUAL ROTARY DR 24

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2003 Foremost Dual Rotary DR 24. Mtd. on 2003…

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Check Out Our Bauma 2019 Photo Gallery

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Massive construction trade show attracted 620K attendees, 3,700 vendors

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What Are Common Mistakes to Avoid in Foam Drilling?

Is your foam drilling falling flat? In Ask Brock episode 35, host Brock Yordy has some thought bubbles.
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Protect Your Drilling Business by Planning for Hardship

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Jeremy Verdusco
Contractors who expect and plan for the unexpected — who plan from day one for extended periods of business hardship — are the ones who make it past that critical five-year mark.
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Shakti Solar Pumps

Product line available in the range of 5 to 950 gpm, 1 to 100 horsepower.
How Drillers Can Make a Homemade Drill Pipe Pulling Tool
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How Drillers Can Make a Homemade Drill Pipe Pulling Tool

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John Schmitt, CWD/PI
Several months ago, one of my readers sent me an email asking about the details of a pipe-pulling device I used to replace a pump in December 2015.

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2019 December

In our December 2019 edition of National Driller, we share insights from Marvin Glotfelty, geologist and author of the book, “The Art of Water Wells”.
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