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Safety tips for operating vacuum excavators

Follow these helpful tips to safely operate your vacuum excavator in order to avoid utility strikes and maximize productivity on your jobsite.

Vermeer Corporation announces acquisition of Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC

Vermeer Corporation announced its purchase of Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC, and its plans to bring the Florida-based company together with McLaughlin Group, Inc. which was purchased by Vermeer in 2017.

Is it the right time to add a reclaimer to your operation?

There is increased awareness and focus on managing drilling fluid weight, because it can be a major factor to cause inadvertent returns. Find out if bringing in a reclaimer for your HDD operations is the right move.

Spec’ing a vacuum excavator

Selecting the right vacuum excavator for your business With all of the different makes and models of vacuum excavators on the market today, choosing the right one isn’t necessarily an easy decision for anyone. However, answering a few easy questions can help narrow your search to select the right machine for your specific needs. To […]

Vacuum excavator usage on the rise: a better way to locate buried utilities

With congested underground easements and roadways, it is becoming increasingly important to visually identify the location of underground utilities — gas, fiber, water, telecommunications and sewer — to prevent an accidental utility strike. However, using a compact excavator or a shovel to expose the line could also damage a utility. To reduce the risk of […]

How to plan and mix your best HDD drilling fluid

Do you and your drilling crews understand the science involved with mixing drilling fluids?

HDD tooling solutions — A trusted partner can help

Are you getting the best productivity from your horizontal directional drill? It all comes down to tooling, which is a time-consuming task to stay on top of. Read how a Vermeer HDD specialist can help, regardless of the brand of drill you use.

Need advice about HDD tooling? Your Vermeer dealer can help

If you want to get the most productivity from your horizontal directional drill (HDD), it is crucial that you’re using the appropriate tooling for your ground conditions. When advice is needed, look no further than your local Vermeer dealer.

10 piercing tool tips to help you be more productive

Piercing tools are powerful tools that allow for a quick and easy utility installation. Follow these tips to help select, inspect and maintain piercing tools.

Spring maintenance for track trenchers

With the changing of the seasons, spring is a great time to spend a couple of hours inspecting your track trencher to ensure it’s in good working order for the upcoming season. View this checklist to give you a great starting point for your maintenance inspection.

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