Recently added articles from National Driller:

Coming events.(Calendar)

Jul 01, 2008 ... JULY 9-12 Texas Water Quality Association Convention & Expo San Antonio 361-573-6707 www.twqa.org 26-28 South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee Myrtle Beach, S.C. 540-740-3329 www.well-drillers.com ...

21 things customers have a right to expect from you: here's a way to separate yourself from the pack when marketing your services.(Smart Business)

Jul 01, 2008; Olsztynski, Jim ... Dan Holohan is a longtime friend of mine and a renowned teacher and consultant to the home heating industry. His Web site, www.heatinghelp. com, is a treasure chest of advice and information for contractors and consumers alike. Do yourselves a favor and check it out. ...

Geothermal happenings.(News and Notes at Press Time)

Jul 01, 2008; Ettling, Greg ... The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) and the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium Inc. (GHPC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster cooperation in addressing shared interests involving ground water and geothermal heating and cooling. Specifically, the agreement ...

Stanrail acquires DeepRock.(News and Notes at Press Time)

Jul 01, 2008; Ettling, Greg ... Stanrail, a leading supplier of engineered products for the railroad industry has acquired DeepRock Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of portable drilling rigs and equipment. DeepRock Manufacturing builds, sells and services drilling equipment sold througout the United States and ...

Water transfer clarification.(News and Notes at Press Time)

Jul 01, 2008; Ettling, Greg ... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new rule to clarify that permits are not required for transfers of water from one body of water to another. Such transfers include routing water through tunnels, channels or natural stream courses for public water supplies, ...

If you're in the neighborhood ...(News and Notes at Press Time)

Jul 01, 2008; Ettling, Greg ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Going to Jubilee? Please include in your itinerary a quick stop at booth 605 for a visit with the National Driller team. We'd very much like to hear your thoughts on the industry, in general, and on our magazine, in particular. We're here for you, so let ...

The first craelius rig.(News and Notes at Press Time)

Jul 01, 2008; Ettling, Greg ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circa 1887: The rig was hand-powered, and three men were needed to handle the effort. In an 8-hour ...

Are you headed in the right direction? Perhaps your marketing department needs remodeling.

Jul 01, 2008 ... So you're working hard to keep sales up during a down market. But projects are getting smaller, and new customers are harder to come by. Is your company doing everything it can do to get ahead? The good folks at Yodle Inc. offer this quick self-diagnosis to help you determine whether your ...

Bored water wells--part 2: Illinois driller deals with--and flourishes in--varying geologies.

Jul 01, 2008; Ettling, Greg ... In the first part of this article, Andy Wiesenhofer of Reynolds Drilling Corp., Riverton, Ill., told us about his firm's entry into the bored water well market, and how the use of fiberglass pipe in those applications has evolved. Here, in part two, we'll look at a little company history ...

Marketing answers--grade yourself.

Jul 01, 2008 ... 1-B. See "down" as the new "up." When the economy slows, some companies get nervous and stop spending on advertising and promotion. But savvy marketers know that a housing downturn is a real opportunity to leap ahead of your competition--not by cutting back, but by spending smarter. ...

Aquifer water-quality assessment: study will provide a better understanding of key sustainability issues.

Jul 01, 2008 ... The High Plains aquifer is a nationally important water resource that underlies about 174,000 square miles in parts of eight western states. The aquifer serves as the primary source of drinking water for most residents of the region, and it also sustains more than one-fourth of the ...

Ground water protection standards withdrawn.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)

Jul 01, 2008 ... The head of New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) says she is withdrawing proposed standards to protect ground water from chemical pollution dumped at toxic waste sites, or leaking from underground tanks, pipelines or abandoned industrial sites. DEP ...

New Mexico's new water-planning law.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)

Jul 01, 2008 ... President Bush has signed a law that includes legislation that will give New Mexico added federal water-planning assistance to more accurately assess its water resources. The legislation, called the New Mexico Water Planning Assistance Act, was included in an amalgamation of 62 ...

Oklahoma ground water bill passed.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)

Jul 01, 2008 ... A bill passed by the Oklahoma State Legislature will help to replenish selected underground water supplies throughout the state. The bill, which received unanimous bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, authorizes the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to oversee aquifer ...

Stormwater permits.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)

Jul 01, 2008 ... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to reissue its stormwater Construction General Permit for a two-year time period. The draft permit uses the same terms and conditions as EPA's 2003 permit, which expires this July. EPA is proposing the permit to coordinate with a ...

It's bunny time! Supplier stresses experience and follow-through.

Jul 01, 2008; Ellenbecker, Scott ... Where distributors are concerned, it's experience and service that counts to customers. Bunny Roberts leaves most competitors in the dust when it comes to both. In his mid-60s, Bunny has been in business selling hammers, bits and other consumables for nearly 33 years, including 12 years ...

Genetics and water treatment.(BULLETIN BOARD)

Jul 01, 2008 ... A genetic tool used by medical researchers also may be used in a novel approach to remove harmful microbes and viruses from drinking water. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a series of proof-of-concept-type experiments, Duke University engineers demonstrated that short ...

Claw bit.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)

Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The claw bit designs from Mills Machine are intended to offer rapid penetration, drilling time as fast or faster than that of a drag bit, and the toughness of a roller rock bit. They ...

Water well drill.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)

Jul 01, 2008 ... Atlas Copco manufactures the TH60 water well drill. Variable air pressure and volume control permits the increase or decrease both pressure and volume as needed. The TH60 uses an internal drill pipe carousel with two-way indexing. The hydraulic system supports simultaneous fast-feed and ...

Rig on display.(2008 Exhibitor's Choice Product Showcase)

Jul 01, 2008 ... Central Mine Equipment Co. will be displaying the CME45C mounted on a CME-300 tracked carrier. This rig features 19,600 pounds of retract force,13,650 pounds of down pressure and 4,730 foot pounds or rotary torque ....