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to efficiently deliver air, oil, and fluids down hole, reducing
the footprint and weight. Integrated electronics facilitate the
drilling operation and provide the operator with control and
increased productivity without leaving the drill operator’s sta-
tion.
The new system also continues HammerHead’s tradition
of designing ease of maintenance into its products. Almost
25 years ago, the company pioneered the development of
an easy-to-service piercing tool that significantly reduced
the time needed to maintain it. And the new ROUGHNECK
system is equipped with patented spanner wrench holes in
the front and rear of the hammer reducing the number of
breakout jaws required for changing out the bit or servicing
the tool.
New Ditch Witch Website Launched
T
he Ditch Witch organization has announced the
launch of the new and improved Ditch Witch website
(
, which has been redesigned
significantly to
improve user
experience. The
new website
features:
• Faster, simpler navigation, making it easy to quickly find
product information.
• Six language options: English, Spanish, German, Russian,
French, and Portuguese.
• Responsive design, so the site automatically adjusts to fit
the proportions of any computer, tablet, or mobile device.
• Easy sharing across major social media platforms such as
Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and Pinterest.
• An “On The Job” section that provides jobsite information
relative to a customer’s market and underground construc-
tion specialty.
• More photos and videos than ever before.
Greenlee Textron
Acquires Sherman + Reilly, Inc.
I
n a strategic move to broaden its position in the utility
segment, Greenlee, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) compa-
ny, announced on May 1 that it has acquired ownership
of Sherman + Reilly, Inc., a manufacturer of underground
and aerial transmission and distribution products based in
Chattanooga, Tenn.
“Sherman + Reilly is an acknowledged leader in heavy
pulling products for distribution and transmission applica-
Portable Fiber Optic Cable Placement
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Speeds up to 300 ft./min. (90m/min.) into pre-installed
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