by Cori Walsh | Apr 15, 2021 | Auger Boring
MH&S Directional makes a name for itself in South Carolina Just outside Florence, South Carolina, next to a busy Interstate 95 interchange, a six-person team from MH&S (Monty Hicks & Son) Directional LLC based out of New Zion, South Carolina, was...
by Cori Walsh | Jul 24, 2020 | Auger Boring
S.J. Louis deploys auger boring steerable rock system to complete on-grade sewer install in record time Written by: Neville Missen, applications engineer Provided by: McLaughlin Boring Systems “One of the most time-consuming tasks while auger boring is pulling augers...
by Cori Walsh | Nov 13, 2020 | Vacuum Excavators
Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the City of Maryville, a suburb of Knoxville, Tennessee, is going through a growth spurt. With a population of nearly 30,000 people and climbing, the town has experienced a big spike in utility development within...
by Joel Eckman | Nov 25, 2020 | Vacuum Excavators
Consider specific needs, demand when selecting the right system Vacuum excavation has seen a surge in the last half decade as contractors across different construction and utility sectors apply the efficiency and operational benefits of vacuum excavators to different...
by Cori Walsh | Jan 21, 2020 | Company
This year’s Bob Vermeer Spirit of Caring Award goes to Vermeer MV Solutions recipient, Franklin Eldridge, continuous improvement technician. He is described as extremely friendly – always going out of his way to ask how his teammates are doing and offering...
by Reed Munro | Nov 4, 2019 | General
Greenville, NC, October 1, 2019 — McLaughlin, a Vermeer® Company, is expanding and updating its auger boring portfolio with the introduction of new auger boring machine models, a steerable rock system and electronic pitch indicator accessory. Developed to help...
by Reed Munro | Aug 3, 2018 | General
In Lordsburg, New Mexico, the utility division of Morrow Enterprises, Inc. performed a difficult sewer line relocation project to help accommodate Union Pacific’s plans for future railroad expansion. The job entailed installing four new sewer pipes under existing...
by Reed Munro | Jun 13, 2018 | General
When you’re shopping for a vacuum excavator, auger boring machine, locator, piercing tools, or any underground construction tooling or machinery, what happens after the sale is one of the most important things to consider. It’s why McLaughlin Underground works so...
by Reed Munro | May 29, 2018 | General
It’s common sense among contractors that renting can be a cost-effective way to supplement their fleet when they need an extra piece of equipment or a project calls for a machine they may not utilize frequently. Rental stores carry a wide range of excavators, loaders...
by Reed Munro | Dec 18, 2017 | General
Basketball and auger boring are two completely unrelated topics, unless Mike Boyd has a say in it. At the end of a lengthy career of coaching basketball, he knew he’d miss the excitement and strategy he left on the court. So he took that dedication and applied it to...
by Reed Munro | Nov 13, 2017 | General
Part of Brighton, Colorado’s successful formula for growth is a sound infrastructure that provides businesses with access to up-to-date facilities and services. The city has taken steps to upgrade and expand its infrastructure to attract new businesses to the area....
by Reed Munro | Oct 16, 2017 | General
Joe Kandefer started out as a plumbing contractor, but it wasn’t long before his company began to take on bigger, more complex projects. Kandefer made the decision to form Kandey Company, Inc. That was in 1984, and his union contracting company has been a trusted...
by Reed Munro | Jul 10, 2017 | General
Boosting safety on your next auger boring job Anytime individuals are working around large equipment like auger boring machines — no matter the industry — there is always a risk for injury. Despite the best efforts of crews and contractors to instill a culture of...
by Reed Munro | Nov 10, 2016 | General
The underground infrastructure is a crowded place and so is the market for industry equipment. This list should make your purchasing process a little easier. 1) Suite of equipment As the industry continues to change, one factor remains the same — any job that takes...
by mightymole | Mar 10, 2017 | General
How do you make one of our most productive vacuum excavators even more effective? Onsite training and support from a McLaughlin representative. Cody Mecham, regional sales manager at McLaughlin, visited a customer who had recently bought a Vermeer MEGA VX200 vacuum...
by mightymole | Nov 3, 2016 | General
From start to finish, from welding a skid to painting a tank, hands on management is the McLaughlin way. Here at McLaughlin painting our vacuum excavator’s is a three part process: starting in the wash down booth, to the epoxy primer, and completed with a...
by mightymole | Nov 3, 2016 | General
Troy Guhr has been with McLaughlin for 26 years designing any and everything Auger Boring. Needless to say his knowledge is invaluable. He took an afternoon to discuss the technique behind the tested and trusted auger boring flights. Before we dig in there are some...
by mightymole | Jul 25, 2016 | General
by mightymole | Jul 20, 2016 | Locators
New features make precise locating practices faster GREENVILLE, S.C. — McLaughlin is introducing a new utility locator, Vision LX that combines trusted precision with a simple, user-friendly interface. Contractors face congested underground conditions, unmarked...
by mightymole | Jul 12, 2016 | Auger Boring
PROBLEM In November 2015, Kandey Company of West Seneca, New York, accepted the Rush Creek Interceptor Project. Spanning over 8,600 linear feet, crews will install a combination of 1,700 feet of gravity and force main sewer line that will be placed within a 48-inch...
by mightymole | Jul 8, 2016 | Company, General
New McLaughlin hire brings Vermeer dealer, marketing experience Company hires Jake Jeffords as regional sales representative GREENVILLE, S.C. — McLaughlin is proud to welcome underground industry–veteran Jake Jeffords to their team as a regional sales...
by mightymole | Jun 2, 2016 | General
The McLaughlin (historically spelled McGlaughlin) name has been active in providing solutions for the underground industry for an extremely long time. Before establishing his own manufacturing company Joseph McLaughlin Jr. was drafted for World War I. He was a...
by mightymole | Mar 21, 2016 | Directional Drills, Vacuum Excavators
Vacs ID Uncertain Underground MARCH 15, 2016Featured Stories in North American Oil & Gas Pipelines Starting with specialization It started with one man and his pickup truck. Tom Banks’ then one-man operation was rooted in specialization. He wanted to identify...
by mightymole | Jan 29, 2016 | General
CHECK US OUT at the UCT Show- plan on coming by Booths #506 and #1105. Vermeer Mega VX200 by McLaughlin Vacuum Excavation saves time, money, and reduces surface disruption which is why McLaughlin Vacuums are made to get your toughest jobs done. The MEGA VX200...
by mightymole | Dec 17, 2015 | General
The Annual Christmas lunch and year-end recap was celebrated today. It is the time of year that brings reflection – and reminds us how important it is to stop and celebrate our successes along with taking the time to thank all who work so hard day in and day out to...
by mightymole | Dec 4, 2015 | General
Leak and Detection Problem: The trend was clear to R.B. Hinkle Construction, based in Sterling, Virginia, on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. The underground infrastructure was getting so crowded that crews had taken to calling it spaghetti. Utilities were...
by mightymole | Nov 17, 2015 | General
McLaughlin’s very own Matt Manning did an amazing job teaching Clemson graduate students the importance of locating underground utilities along with best practice techniques! He did a great job on his presentation – Call Before you Dig and Utility Locators...
by mightymole | May 21, 2015 | Auger Boring
Underground construction jobs are sometimes like Christmas: You never know for sure what you’re going to get. Nix Construction got a reminder of that last December. It was almost Christmas and an auger boring crew from the Utah company was pushing in pilot tubes for...
by mightymole | Feb 6, 2015 | Auger Boring
At first glance, many utility installation companies more or less look the same. They offer similar services and often using common technologies applied for the installation being specified. The industry is competitive on price and quality. It’s not enough to be in...
by mightymole | Jan 21, 2015 | Hole Hammer Piercing Tools
Putting power in your hands with Vermeer by McLaughlin Hole Hammer piercing tools New VPT 250 Short positive-turn reverse piercing tool is economical in a variety of trenchless installations. GREENVILLE, S.C. — Gas, cable, electric, water and irrigation projects can...
by mightymole | Oct 15, 2014 | Locators
The first major goal of an excavation is always the same: locate the utilities. As you know, utility lines can be extremely dangerous if un-detected or ignored. From power outages to gas-caused explosions, the threat of striking a line during a job is real....
by mightymole | Jul 25, 2014 | Locators
You don’t become a successful contractor without knowledge of utilities. As you know, digging on a job site requires an understanding of how they work, as well as their potential hazards. Emergencies aren’t common, but they do happen. A reliable utility locator can...
by mightymole | Jul 7, 2014 | Hole Hammer Piercing Tools
Stitch Boring with Piercing Tools is Efficient Method for Crowded Residential Infrastructure When residential areas are in need of new or improved utilities, it becomes problematic to efficiently install new services without running the risk of damaging existing...
by mightymole | Jul 7, 2014 | Auger Boring
The dangers and challenges of an auger boring jobsite can often be tense topics of conversation. Despite the best efforts of crews and contractors to instill a culture of safety on a daily basis, accidents can happen. Nonetheless, any time individuals are working...
by mightymole | May 20, 2014 | Auger Boring
Columbia Gas of Ohio Uses Laser Guided Boring For Gas Line Installation Last summer, Columbia Gas of Ohio faced a challenging pipeline installation project. The utility company was tasked with installing a new 280-foot main gas line within 15 feet of the existing...
by mightymole | Jan 16, 2014 | Auger Boring
Auger boring is among the critical pieces to the puzzle of infrastructure expansion. As more and more utilities move underground. “Auger boring is a technique that removes the soil and installs a pipe or casing so you don’t have any road upheaval or soil...
by mightymole | Nov 22, 2013 | Auger Boring
Auger boring on a sewer relocation job demanded critical detail over alignment and grade In Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Aaron Enterprises served as general contractor for a gravity sewer job that was initiated as a precursor to a road construction project. This...
by mightymole | Aug 27, 2013 | Locators
With the growing utility demands of today’s world comes an ever-expanding network of infrastructure pathways necessary to support these services. Everything from sewer and water to natural gas and telecommunications requires methods of transportation to supply homes...
