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contentsfeatures12 CONTRACTOR PROFILE: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS An innovative approach has quickly elevated Crossfire LLC to top-tier status among oilfield construction firms. - Dan Heim

24 TECH PERSPECTIVE: NATURAL ADVANTAGE Consider this burgeoning domestic fuel option as you weigh the decision to upgrade parts of your fleet. - Jim Kneiszel

28 EXPO SPOTLIGHT: OUT OF THE BOX Retrofit hydroexcavation units garner lots of attention from overseas attendees. - Cory Dellenbach

36 PRODUCT FOCUS: MOBILE AND BULK STORAGE SOLUTIONS, REMEDIATION, RECYCLING - Craig Mandli

44 GOM PIPELINES: COAL PRODUCTION DOWN; REFINERY RUNS TO HIT RECORD HIGH - Cory Dellenbach

COMING IN JULY 2014ISSUE FOCUS:

Dewatering/Separation Equipment, Water Management

n Contractor Profile: BeneTerra elevates water management

n Bakken Extra: Electronics shop boosts oilfield communications

departments8 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: KEEP YOUR BUSINESS HEALTHY Proper safety training and precautions will help your people and your profits. - Luke Laggis 10 @GOMCMAG.COM Clips and quotes from the best of our exclusive online content.

20 EYE ON THE INDUSTRY: DEALING WITH DANGER As oil industry injuries rise, companies take measures to reduce risks for employees. - Cory Dellenbach

46 BAKKEN EXTRA: HELP WANTED Job centers trying to fill thousands of positions across the Bakken region. - Cory Dellenbach

48 ON THE MONEY: CUTTING AND SPENDING You can improve your bottom line by cutting certain expenses, but sometimes you need to spend more. - Erik Gunn

52 PRODUCT NEWS Product Spotlight: Ergodyne bump caps protect workers - Ed Wodalski 58 INDUSTRY NEWS

62 SAFETY FIRST: IT TAKES ALL OF US National safety month focuses on continuous risk reduction across industries. - Doug Day 64 CALENDAR

JUNE 2014

on the coverLarry Rust, superintendent of Trucking Operations for Crossfire LLC, stands alongside one of the company’s newest Premier Oilfield Equipment CV Series hydroexcavotors, at its facility south of Durango, Colo. Crossfire has offices in 11 states and operates in every state west of the Mississippi. (Photo by Jerry McBride)

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contentsfeatures12 CONTRACTOR PROFILE: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS An innovative approach has quickly elevated Crossfire LLC to top-tier status among oilfield construction firms. - Dan Heim

24 TECH PERSPECTIVE: NATURAL ADVANTAGE Consider this burgeoning domestic fuel option as you weigh the decision to upgrade parts of your fleet. - Jim Kneiszel

28 EXPO SPOTLIGHT: OUT OF THE BOX Retrofit hydroexcavation units garner lots of attention from overseas attendees. - Cory Dellenbach

36 PRODUCT FOCUS: MOBILE AND BULK STORAGE SOLUTIONS, REMEDIATION, RECYCLING - Craig Mandli

44 GOM PIPELINES: COAL PRODUCTION DOWN; REFINERY RUNS TO HIT RECORD HIGH - Cory Dellenbach

COMING IN JULY 2014ISSUE FOCUS:

Dewatering/Separation Equipment, Water Management

n Contractor Profile: BeneTerra elevates water management

n Bakken Extra: Electronics shop boosts oilfield communications

departments8 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: KEEP YOUR BUSINESS HEALTHY Proper safety training and precautions will help your people and your profits. - Luke Laggis 10 @GOMCMAG.COM Clips and quotes from the best of our exclusive online content.

20 EYE ON THE INDUSTRY: DEALING WITH DANGER As oil industry injuries rise, companies take measures to reduce risks for employees. - Cory Dellenbach

46 BAKKEN EXTRA: HELP WANTED Job centers trying to fill thousands of positions across the Bakken region. - Cory Dellenbach

48 ON THE MONEY: CUTTING AND SPENDING You can improve your bottom line by cutting certain expenses, but sometimes you need to spend more. - Erik Gunn

52 PRODUCT NEWS Product Spotlight: Ergodyne bump caps protect workers - Ed Wodalski 58 INDUSTRY NEWS

62 SAFETY FIRST: IT TAKES ALL OF US National safety month focuses on continuous risk reduction across industries. - Doug Day 64 CALENDAR

JUNE 2014

on the coverLarry Rust, superintendent of Trucking Operations for Crossfire LLC, stands alongside one of the company’s newest Premier Oilfield Equipment CV Series hydroexcavotors, at its facility south of Durango, Colo. Crossfire has offices in 11 states and operates in every state west of the Mississippi. (Photo by Jerry McBride)

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Indiana Convention Center

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EDUCATION DAY: Feb. 23, 2015 EXHIBITS OPEN: Feb. 24 - 26, 2015

Advertiser Index JUNE 2014

ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. ........61

American Clutch & Equipment Co. .....60

American Jetter .......................................................66

Armstrong Equipment, Inc. .........................68

Benlee, Inc. ..................................................................65

CK Power ...........................................................................6

Comforts of Home Services, Inc. .............59

Dragon Products Ltd. .............................................7

E&B Green Solutions ...........................................18

Eclipse Wireline ........................................................60

Ecoserv ..........................................................................29

Eldred Environmental & Export Co. LTD ......................................................50

Firestone Building Products ..........................21

Flo Trend Systems, Inc. .....................................18

Found It Now ............................................................66

Freightliner Trucks A Div. of Daimler Trucks NA ...........................31

Fruitland Manufacturing. ................................19

Gamajet, part of the Alfa Laval Group .49

GapVax, Inc. .....................................................................3

Granite Seed and Erosion Control...........32

Hi-Vac Corporation ...............................................51

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers ...............................22

Jetstream of Houston ........................................25

Luft, LLC ..................................................................34-35

Master Pumps & Power ..............................................32

Midwest Soil Remediation, Inc. ........................32

Moro USA, Inc. ..............................................................5

NLB Corp. .....................................................................47

Northeast Industrial Mfg .................................22

Premier Oilfield Equipment ..........................30

Pressure Lift Corporation .................................67

R.A. Ross & Associates NE, Inc. .....................26

Rhino Linings Corporation ............................63

Rich Specialty Trailers ..........................................26

Safety Corporation of America ..................44®

Skycasters .....................................................................15

Super Products LLC ..............................................33

Tank Connection Affiliate Group .............30

TMW Systems ...........................................................27

United Rentals ..............................................................9

Vac-Con, Inc. ...............................................................11

Vacall - Gradall Industries ................................57

Vactor Manufacturing ........................................45

Vacuum Sales, Inc. .................................................50

Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. .............................65

Volvo Construction Equipment ................23

Water Cannon, Inc. ...................................................2

WJTA - IMCA ...............................................................59


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REPRINTS AND BACK ISSUES: Visit www.gomcmag.com for options and pricing. To order back issues, call Nicole at 800-257-7222 (715-546-3346) or email [email protected]. To order reprints, call Jeff Lane at 800-257-7222,

(715-546-3346) or email [email protected].

CIRCULATION: Circulation averages 18,344 copies per month.

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Data Van

Hydration Units

Manifold Trailers

Sand Dragons

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Frac Tanks

Frac Water Heater

Wherever your frac site is, we’re there too. Dragon delivers all the quality equipment and support you need to get the job done. We manufacture a full range of frac spread equipment from several of our state-of-the-art facilities. That means every component is severe-duty engineered to perform under the harshest conditions. Each of our field-proven frac spreads is electronically and

mechanically integrated end-to-end and precisely managed through our mobile control data unit. Plus we have parts and service centers in every major shale region staffed with frac spread experts, so you always have the backup you need close by to keep your operation running. Complete equipment, support and confidence – delivered on time from one accountable source. Make it happen.

© Copyright 2014 Modern Group Inc. All rights reserved. CADBLCON2014

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Indiana Convention Center

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EDUCATION DAY: Feb. 23, 2015 EXHIBITS OPEN: Feb. 24 - 26, 2015

Advertiser Index JUNE 2014

ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. ........61

American Clutch & Equipment Co. .....60

American Jetter .......................................................66

Armstrong Equipment, Inc. .........................68

Benlee, Inc. ..................................................................65

CK Power ...........................................................................6

Comforts of Home Services, Inc. .............59

Dragon Products Ltd. .............................................7

E&B Green Solutions ...........................................18

Eclipse Wireline ........................................................60

Ecoserv ..........................................................................29

Eldred Environmental & Export Co. LTD ......................................................50

Firestone Building Products ..........................21

Flo Trend Systems, Inc. .....................................18

Found It Now ............................................................66

Freightliner Trucks A Div. of Daimler Trucks NA ...........................31

Fruitland Manufacturing. ................................19

Gamajet, part of the Alfa Laval Group .49

GapVax, Inc. .....................................................................3

Granite Seed and Erosion Control...........32

Hi-Vac Corporation ...............................................51

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers ...............................22

Jetstream of Houston ........................................25

Luft, LLC ..................................................................34-35

Master Pumps & Power ..............................................32

Midwest Soil Remediation, Inc. ........................32

Moro USA, Inc. ..............................................................5

NLB Corp. .....................................................................47

Northeast Industrial Mfg .................................22

Premier Oilfield Equipment ..........................30

Pressure Lift Corporation .................................67

R.A. Ross & Associates NE, Inc. .....................26

Rhino Linings Corporation ............................63

Rich Specialty Trailers ..........................................26

Safety Corporation of America ..................44®

Skycasters .....................................................................15

Super Products LLC ..............................................33

Tank Connection Affiliate Group .............30

TMW Systems ...........................................................27

United Rentals ..............................................................9

Vac-Con, Inc. ...............................................................11

Vacall - Gradall Industries ................................57

Vactor Manufacturing ........................................45

Vacuum Sales, Inc. .................................................50

Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. .............................65

Volvo Construction Equipment ................23

Water Cannon, Inc. ...................................................2

WJTA - IMCA ...............................................................59


Published monthly by:

1720 Maple Lake Dam Rd., PO Box 220

Three Lakes, WI 54562

www.GOMCMag.com

In U.S. or Canada call toll-free 800-257-7222

Elsewhere call 715-546-3346

Email: [email protected]: www.gomcmag.com

Fax: 715-546-3786

Office hours Mon- Fri.,7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. CST

© Copyright 2014 COLE Publishing Inc.No part may be reproduced without

permission of the publisher.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: A one year (12 issue) subscription to GOMC in the United States or Canada is free to qualified subscribers. A qualified subscriber is any company or individual who maintains, services or supports land-based gas, oil or mining operations in North America. Non-qualified subscriptions are available at a cost of $60 per year in the United States and $120 per year outside of the United States. To qualify visit www.gomcmag.com/qualify or send company name, mailing address, phone number and check or money order (U.S. funds payable to COLE Publishing Inc.) to the address above. MasterCard, VISA and Discover are also accepted. Supply credit card information with your subscription order.

Our subscriber list is occasionally made available to carefully selected companies whose prod-ucts or services may be of interest to you. Your privacy is important to us. If you prefer not to

be a part of these lists, please contact Nicole at [email protected].

DISPLAY ADVERTISING: Contact Tim at 800-994-7990 or [email protected]. Publisher reserves the right to reject advertising which in its opinion is misleading, unfair or incompatible with the character of the publication.

REPRINTS AND BACK ISSUES: Visit www.gomcmag.com for options and pricing. To order back issues, call Nicole at 800-257-7222 (715-546-3346) or email [email protected]. To order reprints, call Jeff Lane at 800-257-7222,

(715-546-3346) or email [email protected].

CIRCULATION: Circulation averages 18,344 copies per month.

Tim Krueger

Complete frac spread equipmentand support in every shale play.

Dragon is there.


SHALE2014

U.S. owned and operated for over 50 years.

Frac Pumper Units

Blender Units

Data Van

Hydration Units

Manifold Trailers

Sand Dragons

Vacuum Trailers

Frac Tanks

Frac Water Heater

Wherever your frac site is, we’re there too. Dragon delivers all the quality equipment and support you need to get the job done. We manufacture a full range of frac spread equipment from several of our state-of-the-art facilities. That means every component is severe-duty engineered to perform under the harshest conditions. Each of our field-proven frac spreads is electronically and

mechanically integrated end-to-end and precisely managed through our mobile control data unit. Plus we have parts and service centers in every major shale region staffed with frac spread experts, so you always have the backup you need close by to keep your operation running. Complete equipment, support and confidence – delivered on time from one accountable source. Make it happen.

© Copyright 2014 Modern Group Inc. All rights reserved. CADBLCON2014

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© 2014 United Rentals, Inc.

UnitedRentals.com/Pumps | 800.UR.RENTS

Following our recent acquisition of the second largest pump rental company in North America, United Rentals has

further expanded its specialty offerings to meet customers’ diverse business needs. Our team is proud to provide the best

equipment, tools and solutions in the industry.

You’re building the future. We’re here to help.™

#URPumpSolutions

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afety is an important topic in this industry. For the companies providing gas, oil and mining

support services, it is one of the biggest factors for success. A bad safety record will get you run out of the oilfields in a hurry.

June is National Safety Month. It’s not specific to this industry, but it carries extra weight in this industry, where small mistakes can have dire consequences.

Over 450,000 workers were employed in the oil and gas extraction and support industries in 2011, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. These workers engaged in many different industrial processes involved with drilling and servicing wells. These processes frequently require the use of specialized equipment and specialized work crews, which makes proper safety training all the more important. From 2003 to 2010, 823 oil and gas extraction workers were killed on the job – a fatality rate seven times greater than the rate for all U.S. industries.

OSHA’s industry incident reports are a quick and sobering reminder of what can go wrong in your workplace, and the severity of the consequences. Here are a handful of event descriptions, in order as they were listed in the report:

•Employee is killed in fall from drilling rig

•Crane strikes power line, employee is electrocuted

•Employee is killed when crushed by drill rig

•Employee is killed when run over by truck

•Employee is killed when struck by flying object

•Employee is killed when struck by pressurized hose

•Employee is caught between trailer and truck, is killed

•Employee is struck by liquid under pressure, later dies

Accidents will inevitably – though often tragically – happen, but most can be prevented with proper training, precaution and oversight.

Crossfire LLC, the company profiled in this month’s GOMC cover story, is a great example. The company takes safety training very seriously, and its CenterPoint Fire and Safety Program has been a big part of its success. Safety training is required for both in-house and client personnel. In fact, CenterPoint is so highly regarded by the industry that competitors have applied for training.

In 2013, Crossfire logged over 2 million man-hours worked, and over 11 million miles driven. Their Total Recordable Incidence Rate – based on recorded injuries in a calendar year,

normalized per 100 workers, and divided by total man-hours worked – was 0.37; the industry average is 2.0 to 3.0. Their Experience Modification Rate, a number used by insurance companies to gauge past cost of injuries and future chance of risk, was 0.68; the industry average is defined as 1.0. High safety marks translate into reduced costs for both Crossfire and its clients. Clients appreciate lower risks, and that drives much of Crossfire’s business.

Maybe your company isn’t big enough or doesn’t have the resources to build a training program on par with Crossfire, but there are still lessons to be learned from the company’s efforts. And any additional efforts you make to train and educate your workers will pay huge dividends.

In this month’s Safety First column, Doug Day outlines five important topics

to help build safety awareness within your company. Much of it may seem obvious, but that’s the thing with safety: The necessary precautions can sometimes be so obvious that they are ignored or taken for granted. Don’t let that happen in your business. Keep safety top of mind with all your people. It’s one of the biggest favors you can do for them.

Enjoy this month’s issue. GOMC

Luke Laggis

Editor’s Notebook

KEEP YOUR BUSINESS HEALTHYProper safety training and precautions will help your people and your profits

By Luke Laggis

S

HOW ARE WE DOING? We strive to provide interesting and helpful stories for support service contractors in the gas, oil and mining industries. We welcome your comments, questions and column suggestions, and promise a prompt reply to all reader contacts. Call 800/257-7222 or email GOMC editor Luke Laggis at [email protected].


www.gomcmag.com


© 2014 United Rentals, Inc.

UnitedRentals.com/Pumps | 800.UR.RENTS

Following our recent acquisition of the second largest pump rental company in North America, United Rentals has

further expanded its specialty offerings to meet customers’ diverse business needs. Our team is proud to provide the best

equipment, tools and solutions in the industry.

You’re building the future. We’re here to help.™

#URPumpSolutions

14-URI-0732 GasOilMining June_r01.indd 1 5/15/14 11:27 AM

afety is an important topic in this industry. For the companies providing gas, oil and mining

support services, it is one of the biggest factors for success. A bad safety record will get you run out of the oilfields in a hurry.

June is National Safety Month. It’s not specific to this industry, but it carries extra weight in this industry, where small mistakes can have dire consequences.

Over 450,000 workers were employed in the oil and gas extraction and support industries in 2011, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. These workers engaged in many different industrial processes involved with drilling and servicing wells. These processes frequently require the use of specialized equipment and specialized work crews, which makes proper safety training all the more important. From 2003 to 2010, 823 oil and gas extraction workers were killed on the job – a fatality rate seven times greater than the rate for all U.S. industries.

OSHA’s industry incident reports are a quick and sobering reminder of what can go wrong in your workplace, and the severity of the consequences. Here are a handful of event descriptions, in order as they were listed in the report:

•Employee is killed in fall from drilling rig

•Crane strikes power line, employee is electrocuted

•Employee is killed when crushed by drill rig

•Employee is killed when run over by truck

•Employee is killed when struck by flying object

•Employee is killed when struck by pressurized hose

•Employee is caught between trailer and truck, is killed

•Employee is struck by liquid under pressure, later dies

Accidents will inevitably – though often tragically – happen, but most can be prevented with proper training, precaution and oversight.

Crossfire LLC, the company profiled in this month’s GOMC cover story, is a great example. The company takes safety training very seriously, and its CenterPoint Fire and Safety Program has been a big part of its success. Safety training is required for both in-house and client personnel. In fact, CenterPoint is so highly regarded by the industry that competitors have applied for training.

In 2013, Crossfire logged over 2 million man-hours worked, and over 11 million miles driven. Their Total Recordable Incidence Rate – based on recorded injuries in a calendar year,

normalized per 100 workers, and divided by total man-hours worked – was 0.37; the industry average is 2.0 to 3.0. Their Experience Modification Rate, a number used by insurance companies to gauge past cost of injuries and future chance of risk, was 0.68; the industry average is defined as 1.0. High safety marks translate into reduced costs for both Crossfire and its clients. Clients appreciate lower risks, and that drives much of Crossfire’s business.


In this month’s Safety First column, Doug Day outlines five important topics

to help build safety awareness within your company. Much of it may seem obvious, but that’s the thing with safety: The necessary precautions can sometimes be so obvious that they are ignored or taken for granted. Don’t let that happen in your business. Keep safety top of mind with all your people. It’s one of the biggest favors you can do for them.

Enjoy this month’s issue. GOMC

Luke Laggis

Editor’s Notebook

KEEP YOUR BUSINESS HEALTHYProper safety training and precautions will help your people and your profits

By Luke Laggis

S

HOW ARE WE DOING? We strive to provide interesting and helpful stories for support service contractors in the gas, oil and mining industries. We welcome your comments, questions and column suggestions, and promise a prompt reply to all reader contacts. Call 800/257-7222 or email GOMC editor Luke Laggis at [email protected].


www.gomcmag.com


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TECH TEST DRIVE

Pinpoint Fracking ParticlesA new tabletop nanoparticle tracing device developed at Rice University could help oil and gas producers gauge the effectiveness of their fracking efforts. How? The device predicts how effectively a nanoparticle tracer will travel through a well. “Contractors may be pumping fracturing fluid into several wells, but they often have very little idea of how the insertion well is connected to the production side,” says Rice chemist Andrew Barron. Find out how this one-of-a-kind device can help you determine how nanoparticle tracers move through fracking fluid, and learn about the connection between wells. www.gomcmag.com/featured

BEAR ATTACK

Oilfield Worker Killed A black bear recently attacked and killed a worker at an oil sands operation in northern Canada. Could this fatal incident have been prevented? Although a bear attack is unlikely, preparing oilfield workers for any potential hazardous situation is essential. Other than federal safety procedures and regulation requirements, how do you keep employees safe? Read the blog, and then let us know your thoughts. www.gomcmag.com/featured

OVERHEARD ONLINE

“A properly maintained specification cargo tank

should outlast at least one truck chassis and can

provide a long service life over a new set of wheels.”

START YOUR ENGINES!

Custom Chopper UnveiledWhat do you get when you combine an industrial vacuum truck manufacturer and famed fabrication shop Orange County Choppers? Answer: an eye-catching custom motorcycle that debuted at the 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo (now the WWETT show). Tune in as the truck manufacturer and OCC founder Paul Teutul Sr. discuss the collaboration, and watch as attendees get a first look at the specialized custom chopper. www.gomcmag.com/featured

— Specification Truck Tank Remounting: Regulatory

Considerationswww.gomcmag.com/featured


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@GOMCmag.comVisit the site daily for new, exclusive content. Read our blogs, find resources and get the most out of GOMC magazine.

Visit GOMCmag.com and sign up for newsletters and alerts. Get exclusive content delivered right to your inbox, and you’ll stay in the loop on topics important to you!

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TECH TEST DRIVE

Pinpoint Fracking ParticlesA new tabletop nanoparticle tracing device developed at Rice University could help oil and gas producers gauge the effectiveness of their fracking efforts. How? The device predicts how effectively a nanoparticle tracer will travel through a well. “Contractors may be pumping fracturing fluid into several wells, but they often have very little idea of how the insertion well is connected to the production side,” says Rice chemist Andrew Barron. Find out how this one-of-a-kind device can help you determine how nanoparticle tracers move through fracking fluid, and learn about the connection between wells. www.gomcmag.com/featured

BEAR ATTACK

Oilfield Worker Killed A black bear recently attacked and killed a worker at an oil sands operation in northern Canada. Could this fatal incident have been prevented? Although a bear attack is unlikely, preparing oilfield workers for any potential hazardous situation is essential. Other than federal safety procedures and regulation requirements, how do you keep employees safe? Read the blog, and then let us know your thoughts. www.gomcmag.com/featured

OVERHEARD ONLINE

“A properly maintained specification cargo tank

should outlast at least one truck chassis and can

provide a long service life over a new set of wheels.”

START YOUR ENGINES!

Custom Chopper UnveiledWhat do you get when you combine an industrial vacuum truck manufacturer and famed fabrication shop Orange County Choppers? Answer: an eye-catching custom motorcycle that debuted at the 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo (now the WWETT show). Tune in as the truck manufacturer and OCC founder Paul Teutul Sr. discuss the collaboration, and watch as attendees get a first look at the specialized custom chopper. www.gomcmag.com/featured

— Specification Truck Tank Remounting: Regulatory

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“We’re now available for operations in every state west of the Mississippi, plus Ohio, and we’re looking at further expansion in the eastern half of the country,” says Larry Rust, superintendent of Trucking Operations for Crossfire. “But we’re doing this slowly, adding what we can when we can, subject to maintaining our high level of quality and our safety record.”

In addition to their Ignacio home office, Crossfire has branch offices in 10 other states and is looking to expand on that metric as well. Business is booming in the oil, gas and mining industries, despite the economic downturn, and Crossfire intends to leverage that boom for itself and its clients.

“It’s all about safety, efficiency and integration,” says Derek McCoy, Crossfire’s business development manager. “If we can provide those values to our clients, and do it better than anyone else, the sky’s the limit for Crossfire.”

Starting from humble origins, Crossfire has made the right decisions, retained the requisite skilled personnel, trained staff as needed and built an impressive list of clients: Chevron, BP, ConocoPhillips and Shell, to name just four of 35 listed on their extensive resume. Crossfire built that resume with informed planning and gradual but continuous expansion into all construction industry service areas.

GROWING THE BUSINESS

“Since we’re a one-owner company, our business strategy is based on industry growth guided by great team vision,” Rust says. “We trust the owner’s judgment, and it’s pointed us in the right direction so far. We’re all on the same page here at Crossfire.”

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Crossfire LLC started out as a small operation specializing in seeding and land reclamation projects. They are currently headquartered in Ignacio, Colo., a small town 10 miles east of Durango in the southwest corner of the state. Founded by Ezra Lee in 2001, Crossfire has enjoyed tremendous growth over its first 12 years and is now in the process of moving their base of operations to a 40,000-square-foot facility in Durango.

HEIGHTSReaching New

An innovative approach has quickly elevated Crossfire LLC to top-tier status among oilfield construction firms

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Samuel Valenzuela, left, and crane operator Dan Basye of Crossfire discuss how they will safely move a 110-ton jib with a 55-ton crane at a Crossfire facility south of Durango, Colo. (Photos by Jerry McBride)

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McCoy echoes that appraisal, observing how smaller privately held companies often have a better grasp of what they need to do to succeed: “We can adapt to changes in the industry or economy more quickly than large corporations. But to my mind, it’s our safety record that really sets us apart and gives us the edge to compete.”

Crossfire has grown exponentially since the start of the boom in U.S. gas and oil exploration. Adding more services as needed to grab more business, they can now handle everything it takes to get a new operation up and running. That includes:

• Initial road building•Well pad and wellhead installation•Onsite support buildings•Pipeline construction•Ongoing maintenance•Ongoing safety training “We’re primarily a construction company, but we also have a maintenance

side to the business,” Rust points out. “Once the wells are producing, we provide services for the production side of the operation as well. And that includes ongoing comprehensive safety training – at least 30 hours before we send anyone out on a job. It covers everything from CPR to defensive driving to job-specific skills.”

Crossfire is not limited to the gas and oil industry. Renewable energy projects, including hydro, wind and solar are also in their business plan. There’s not much potential for new hydro in this country, but Crossfire has done some hydro plant upgrades as part of the AARA program for national infrastructure.

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State-of-the-art technology also factors heavily into the business plan. This is what can level the playing field between smaller companies like Crossfire and their larger multinational competitors like, say, Halliburton. Crossfire has leveraged this technology on several fronts to improve and publicize their safety and efficiency stats.

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CROSSFIRE, LLCLEADERSHIP: Ezra E. Lee, President; Drew Standley, General Manager

FOUNDED: 2001 by Ezra E. Lee

EMPLOYEES: Over 1,100 full time, nationally

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A Crossfire crew digs a trench in Colorado’s rocky soil with a Premier Oilfield Equipment CV Series Hydrovac body integrated onto a Cat CT660 truck. (Photo courtesy of Caterpillar)

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In addition, Crossfire uses Caterpillar’s Field Follow program. This augments the VisionLink system by incorporating logistics management protocols, again helping to use their equipment as efficiently as possible. They are currently using these systems to manage their recently acquired fleet of Caterpillar Hybrid 329 Excavators and Cat CT660 trucks integrated with Premier Oilfield Equipment CV Series hydroexcavator bodies.

“Green Iron” might seem a surprising label for heavy equipment, but the Caterpillar D7E is exactly that – a big, mean, green machine. Despite striving to attain a small-company culture, Crossfire LLC was featured in national media last year for its acquisition and deployment of this innovative piece of engineering.

The D7E is not a hybrid in the same sense as passenger cars, but it does have a diesel-electric drive system. The Cat C9.3 ACERT diesel engine is coupled to a generator that powers two AC drive motors. That engine runs at a constant (optimal) rpm, and can move a given amount of dirt using 10 to 30 percent less fuel than its conventional predecessor.

With a weight of only about 60,000 pounds, it’s small enough to work on steep slopes, in forests and for backfilling pipelines with reduced risk of damaging the pipes.

Crossfire recently worked with Caterpillar to help launch a national campaign promoting their new CT660 Cat trucks integrated with Premier Oilfield Equipment CV Series Hydroexcavator bodies. Crossfire purchased 17 of these and is now using them in the field. They are not hybrids, but they are efficient, employing advanced fuel management and an aerodynamic chassis. And they are safe: everything from rearview mirrors, to direct lines of sight from the cab, to dashboard displays are designed with safety in mind.

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McCoy echoes that appraisal, observing how smaller privately held companies often have a better grasp of what they need to do to succeed: “We can adapt to changes in the industry or economy more quickly than large corporations. But to my mind, it’s our safety record that really sets us apart and gives us the edge to compete.”

Crossfire has grown exponentially since the start of the boom in U.S. gas and oil exploration. Adding more services as needed to grab more business, they can now handle everything it takes to get a new operation up and running. That includes:

• Initial road building•Well pad and wellhead installation•Onsite support buildings•Pipeline construction•Ongoing maintenance•Ongoing safety training “We’re primarily a construction company, but we also have a maintenance

side to the business,” Rust points out. “Once the wells are producing, we provide services for the production side of the operation as well. And that includes ongoing comprehensive safety training – at least 30 hours before we send anyone out on a job. It covers everything from CPR to defensive driving to job-specific skills.”

Crossfire is not limited to the gas and oil industry. Renewable energy projects, including hydro, wind and solar are also in their business plan. There’s not much potential for new hydro in this country, but Crossfire has done some hydro plant upgrades as part of the AARA program for national infrastructure.

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY

State-of-the-art technology also factors heavily into the business plan. This is what can level the playing field between smaller companies like Crossfire and their larger multinational competitors like, say, Halliburton. Crossfire has leveraged this technology on several fronts to improve and publicize their safety and efficiency stats.

Crossfire utilizes ISNetworld, an information portal that allows potential clients to access Crossfire’s (and their competitors’) policies and procedures, as well as their safety records. And Crossfire’s safety record is impressive.

VisionLink technology, provided by Caterpillar, assists with multi-state logistics monitoring. Not unlike the popular OnStar system for passenger vehicles, it provides data on such parameters as:

CROSSFIRE, LLCLEADERSHIP: Ezra E. Lee, President; Drew Standley, General Manager

FOUNDED: 2001 by Ezra E. Lee

EMPLOYEES: Over 1,100 full time, nationally

HOME OFFICE: Ignacio (soon to be Durango), CO

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A Crossfire crew digs a trench in Colorado’s rocky soil with a Premier Oilfield Equipment CV Series Hydrovac body integrated onto a Cat CT660 truck. (Photo courtesy of Caterpillar)

•Location and run-time logs for engines and machines

•Schedules for planned maintenance and major repairs

•Management of fault codes or diagnostic codes•Problem detection before major component

failures•Machine availability and productivity• Identification of inefficient operation and need

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downtime, idle time and active time,” McCoy says. “If a vehicle isn’t operating in the most efficient manner, we can take the steps needed to correct that. It adds to our bottom line, and the client’s bottom line. Properly run and maintained equipment adds value for our clients.”

In addition, Crossfire uses Caterpillar’s Field Follow program. This augments the VisionLink system by incorporating logistics management protocols, again helping to use their equipment as efficiently as possible. They are currently using these systems to manage their recently acquired fleet of Caterpillar Hybrid 329 Excavators and Cat CT660 trucks integrated with Premier Oilfield Equipment CV Series hydroexcavator bodies.

“Green Iron” might seem a surprising label for heavy equipment, but the Caterpillar D7E is exactly that – a big, mean, green machine. Despite striving to attain a small-company culture, Crossfire LLC was featured in national media last year for its acquisition and deployment of this innovative piece of engineering.

The D7E is not a hybrid in the same sense as passenger cars, but it does have a diesel-electric drive system. The Cat C9.3 ACERT diesel engine is coupled to a generator that powers two AC drive motors. That engine runs at a constant (optimal) rpm, and can move a given amount of dirt using 10 to 30 percent less fuel than its conventional predecessor.

With a weight of only about 60,000 pounds, it’s small enough to work on steep slopes, in forests and for backfilling pipelines with reduced risk of damaging the pipes.

Crossfire recently worked with Caterpillar to help launch a national campaign promoting their new CT660 Cat trucks integrated with Premier Oilfield Equipment CV Series Hydroexcavator bodies. Crossfire purchased 17 of these and is now using them in the field. They are not hybrids, but they are efficient, employing advanced fuel management and an aerodynamic chassis. And they are safe: everything from rearview mirrors, to direct lines of sight from the cab, to dashboard displays are designed with safety in mind.

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Crossfire rarely uses local equipment or subcontractors. “We move our equipment around as needed,” Rust says. “We’ve got nine equipment distribution centers to help us do this allocation. By avoiding the use of subcontractors where we can, we know our heavy equipment is up to specs and being operated by our own people – people who already know how to use it safely.”

When they do have to use a subcontractor, which McCoy notes is sometimes necessitated by logistics, they run them through their training program first so they don’t risk compromising their excellent safety record.

SAFETY BY THE NUMBERS

Crossfire’s CenterPoint Fire and Safety Program is a large part of their success. Safety training is required for both in-house and client personnel. In fact, CenterPoint is so highly regarded by the industry that competitors have applied for training.

The metrics for safety come down to two important numbers known as TRIR and EMR, calculated from data on how much work was done compared to how many accidents and injuries were reported. “TRIR and EMR ratings are like our credit score,” McCoy explains. “Our stellar record is what really drives our business.

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Crossfire has become a very diversified company. Gravel pits, like this one south of Ignacio, Colo., are a growing part of the business.

TRIR stands for Total Recordable Incidence Rate. It’s based on recorded injuries in a calendar year, normalized per 100 workers, and divided by total man-hours worked. This number is used by insurance companies to set rates for liability and comprehensive policies. It can also affect the charges for bonding.

EMR stands for Experience Modification Rate, and it’s a crucial metric for any business. This number is used by insurance companies to gauge past cost of injuries and future chance of risk. The lower the EMR of your business, the lower your workers’ compensation insurance premiums will be.

For example, in 2013, Crossfire logged over 2 million man-hours worked, and over 11 million miles driven. Their TRIR was 0.37; the industry average is 2.0 to 3.0. Their EMR was 0.68; the industry average is defined as 1.0. This exemplary safety record translates into reduced costs for both Crossfire and its clients. Clients appreciate lower risks, and that drives much of Crossfire’s business.

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

Crossfire started as a reclamation operation back in 2001, and that still comprises much of their business. Old industrial sites, especially those operating in the pre-EPA era, often have large areas contaminated by hazardous waste. Crossfire can handle that, and has worked with the environmental divisions of several large companies, like Chevron, to help them decommission older sites and bring them into compliance.

“We recently took on a job to decommission a 20-mile stretch of 50-year-

old pipeline that runs under the Mississippi River,” McCoy says. “It’s an environmental legacy issue for the owner, and there’s no way we’re going to dig it up. Our plan is to flush it, remove any contaminates and then fill it with inert material to seal it off.”

Crossfire is capable of handling any decommissioning project up to $75 million, which could include coal power plants and refineries.

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Crossfire founder Ezra Lee wrote their vision and mission statements, and they succinctly summarize his philosophy for success.

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•Mission Statement: Crossfire’s mission is to consistently exceed the expectations of our customers and to be the best in the eyes of our employees.

McCoy says safety is everything in this industry, and that’s what sets Crossfire apart from the competition. “That’s why we started our CenterPoint Fire and Safety division. When we bring in new people, we train them in-house and put them in the field only after they’ve been fully NCCER certified.

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According to online news reports, the man was trapped under “blocks” and couldn’t be resuscitated after being rescued. His death was the most recent of nearly 40 in the oilfields of the Bakken Shale play since fiscal year 2010, says Eric Brooks, area director for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

“People don’t realize when you work in the oilfields, it’s a hostile environment,” says Cliff Roberts, an engineer with Ensign Energy Services Inc. in LaSalle. Ensign Energy is one of the world’s leading land-based drillers and well-servicing providers.

FATALITIES ON THE RISE

In 2012, 138 people died working in oil and gas extraction fields in the U.S. The number

has increased since 2009 when there were 68 deaths recorded in the industry. “We can and must do better. Job gains in oil and gas and construction

have come with more fatalities, and that is unacceptable,” says Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez in a statement. “No worker should lose their life for a paycheck.”

Oil and gas fatalities were at their lowest in 2009 since the statistic was first recorded in 2003. In 2010, there were 107 fatalities and in 2011 there were 112.

Perez says increases in the number of jobs in the oil and gas industry is a big reason for the increase in that area. The total private sector employment in the U.S. increased by more than 1 million jobs from 2007 to 2013, which is about a 1 percent increase. In the same period, oil and gas added 162,000 jobs, about a 40 percent increase.

“During times of high demand like now, there are new workers brought into this industry, and these are workers who may not have relevant training and experience,” says Ryan Hill, who leads the oil and gas extraction program

at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. “They didn’t grow up around the industry, especially in some of the newer oil fields.”

A report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that oilfield workers were seven times more likely to die on the job than other industries.

“Workers in this industry typically work 12 to 14 hour shifts for a week or two consecutively,” Hill says. “The type of work that workers do often requires performing repetitive and physical labor.”

OTHER INJURIES UP TOO

On March 25, Brian Busby suffered non-life-threatening burns to his hands and head while working at a Nabors Drilling rig on a Whiting Petroleum location in McKenzie County, North Dakota, according to the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department.

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“We can and must do better. Job gains in oil and gas and construction have come with more fatalities, and that is unacceptable. No worker should lose their life for a paycheck.”Thomas Perez

DEALING WITH DANGERAs oil industry injuries rise, companies take measures to reduce risks for employees

By Cory Dellenbach

Year Fatalities Workers Fatalities per 100,000 workers

2003 85 292,846 29 2004 98 306,863 32 2005 98 338,234 292006 125 385,803 322007 122 427,706 28 2008 120 476,356 252009 68 422,033 16 2010 107 434,599 252011 110 499,507 222012 138 562,790 24* 2013 statistics not released by deadline

Number and rate of fatal injuries among oil and gas extraction workers

2003-2012

drilling sites throughout the U.S. According to Bureau of Labor statistics those nonfatal injuries have also increased with lost-time injuries costing the industry $303 million and 50,000 workdays in 2012.

Of that lost-time cost to the industry, oil and gas extraction jobs spent $88.2 million, while drilling support gave up $65.6 million and other support services spent $149.5 million. The total of $303 million is up from $271 million in 2011. At nearly $76,000 each, those lost-time injuries cost the industry $539 per employee across the entire workforce.

The typical injured worker in the sector in 2012 was male, age 25-34 and on the job one to five years when injured. Employees on the job for less than three months and those between three and 11 months were the second and third most injured groups.

Most incidents at oil and gas drilling sites fit into one of the five most common oilfield safety areas where OSHA makes citations.

Busby’s burns fall into the explosions and fires category, while the man who was trapped under the blocks would be classified as a struck-by, caught-in or caught-between injury. The other three categories are falls, confined spaces and chemical exposures.

MAKING CHANGES

OSHA oil and gas inspections are up over the last five years, according to statistics, but not every inspection ends on a bad note.

“We have a predominance of employers who have embraced their responsibility to provide and ensure a safe workplace. These employers have assisted us in our goal towards improving worker safety,” Brooks says. “However, a small number of employers still harken back to the days of mere regulatory compliance.”

Penalties for OSHA citations are sharply higher for the oil and gas group. Extraction averaged the highest penalties at $2,850 per citation in 2012, while drilling averages $2,504 per citation and other support averages $2,225 per citation.

Brooks has seen companies make some changes over the last several years to keep employees safe, the biggest of which is the widespread use of flame resistant clothing (FRC).

“We began addressing this issue around 2008. At that time the use of FRC was rarely seen except under the most severe of working conditions. Now, you would be hard pressed to find an employer who has not implemented a comprehensive FRC policy. We have experienced numerous success stories where employees are alive today through the use of FRC.”

OSHA has also implemented several measures towards reducing the number of fatalities in the Bakken formation. The first is a voluntary industry “stand down.”

“The stand down called for employers to voluntarily cease operations for a portion of a day in order to increase the level of awareness of workplace hazards and means to safely address them,” Brooks says. “Over the next 30 days, these employers conducted inspections of their work sites.”

Brooks noted that approximately 129 employers, with nearly 1,200 employees, participated in the event.

The second thing OSHA did to improve safety was conduct a dedicated Problem Solving Initiative, where additional compliance officers from throughout the region traveled to North Dakota to conduct dedicated enforcement activity within the Bakken formation.

“For a one-month period of time, inspection teams traveled through the approximately 35,000 square miles of operating area conducting unannounced site inspections,” Brooks says. GOMC

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THE NEXT TIME YOU BUY A DUMP TRUCK OR MEDIUM-DUTY flatbed or semi tractor-trailer, will you be sticking with tried and true diesel engine technology or looking toward an emerging natural gas-powered rig?

A lot of factors should go into your choice of a familiar diesel system – which comes with the drawbacks of more pain at the pump and high-maintenance emissions components – or to become an early adopter of a technology using a now-abundant North American fuel source.

A significant number of small-business fleet owners are sitting on a parking lot of aging on-the-road vehicles. Conservative company owners who run work trucks hard and use them every day may have put off new truck purchases after the 2007 and 2010 changes to emissions systems. And they may have stayed out of showrooms as the economy has started its recovery.

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Many American business owners like the idea of using domestic energy supplies to power their fleets and reduce the nation’s reliance on foreign oil. And if those same business owners could save on fuel bills while eliminating the problematic maintenance of emissions equipment on their diesel trucks, they’ll start to take notice of natural gas.

Oklahoma-based Seaboard Foods and its subsidiary, High Plains Bioenergy, just invested in a natural gas fleet of Kenworth trucks to transport its B99 biodiesel product and live hogs to its food processing plant. The company purchased two Kenworth T660 trucks with Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty natural gas engines for the biodiesel transport and 43 T800 short hood day cabs using the same powerplant for hauling animals.

“We see adding CNG-powered Kenworth trucks as a great opportunity to further our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship,” says Terry Holton, president and CEO of Seaboard Foods. “The availability of a 12-liter natural gas engine really makes it possible for our operation to run CNG-powered trucks because it provides the right amount of power and torque for the loads our trucks carry.”

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 112,000 vehicles are powered by natural gas in this country, and 14.8 million worldwide. According to the department’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, CNG is best for high-mileage vehicles that operate in a limited territory. The LNG options are better for vehicles that have longer hauls, according to the department.

In the LNG technology, gas is cooled to a cryogenic state, at -260 degrees F, changing it from a gas to a liquid. The fuel is kept in liquid state in big, dual-walled stainless steel tanks until it’s conveyed to the engine for burning. In CNG technology, natural gas is kept at 3,500 psi in storage tanks until it’s fed into the engine. Storing either fuel on the truck requires expensive tankage.

There is also, however, the advantage of less maintenance. “You don’t have the diesel emissions system to maintain, and cleaning

the filters and replacement. When you tell [truck buyers] that, their eyes get huge,” Holton says. “You’ve got their attention when you start talking about diesel emissions.”

Consider this burgeoning domestic fuel option as you weigh the decision to upgrade parts of your fleet

By Jim Kneiszel

ADVANTAGENATURAL

The Cummins ISX12G natural gas engine shares 80 to 90 percent of its components with a traditional diesel engine. The fuel storage and delivery system is more complex in a natural gas powerplant. (Photos courtesy of Kenworth)

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Here are a few questions to help you determine how well your business is suited to natural gas-fueled trucks:

Do you have established fueling stations in your area?

The infrastructure of fast-fill natural gas fueling stations necessary for these trucks is in its infancy, but there are areas of the country where it’s better established. Check around your shop location and the areas where you drive most to see if you’d have access to enough fuel stations to make the conversion practical. Keep in mind that if natural gas trucks grow in popularity, fueling stations should proliferate as well. So even if natural gas doesn’t seem to be the best option for you today, it might make more sense down the road.

Do you put on enough miles to maximize fuel savings?

With diesel prices hovering around $4 per gallon, you could expect to save about 25 percent or more on fuel costs going with natural gas. While 80 percent of the diesel and natural gas engine componentry is identical, the fuel storage and delivery systems in natural gas trucks drive up the cost of the trucks. Douglas was hesitant to give examples because every truck specification will be different, but you’ll have to consider whether you’ll be dollars ahead going with the more expensive new technology offset by lower fuel costs. Another thing to consider is whether you think the price of diesel fuel will continue to rise and if natural gas will continue to be a cheaper alternative.

Will your truck have enough room for the expanded tankage?

Fuel tankage takes up significantly more space on natural gas-powered rigs. According to Douglas, tanks for LNG engines take up twice the amount of space as diesel fuel tanks, and tanks for CNG engines take up four times as much space as traditional diesel tanks. Like diesel trucks, these tanks can be mounted on the frame rail, but they can also be installed behind the cab. So there is some flexibility on installation depending on how you use your trucks.

“You don’t have the diesel emissions

system to maintain, and cleaning the

filters and replacement. When you tell

[truck buyers] that, their eyes get huge.

You’ve got their attention when you

start talking about diesel emissions.”

Terry Holton

This Kenworth T660 owned by High Plains Bioenergy is powered by a Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty natural gas engine.

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Tech Perspective

THE NEXT TIME YOU BUY A DUMP TRUCK OR MEDIUM-DUTY flatbed or semi tractor-trailer, will you be sticking with tried and true diesel engine technology or looking toward an emerging natural gas-powered rig?

A lot of factors should go into your choice of a familiar diesel system – which comes with the drawbacks of more pain at the pump and high-maintenance emissions components – or to become an early adopter of a technology using a now-abundant North American fuel source.

A significant number of small-business fleet owners are sitting on a parking lot of aging on-the-road vehicles. Conservative company owners who run work trucks hard and use them every day may have put off new truck purchases after the 2007 and 2010 changes to emissions systems. And they may have stayed out of showrooms as the economy has started its recovery.

But now, many of those work trucks are at or past their end-of-life date and need to be replaced. And as contractors are getting busier with infrastructure work and the economic upswing, the last thing they want is to have crews idled by breakdowns involving older trucks.

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Many American business owners like the idea of using domestic energy supplies to power their fleets and reduce the nation’s reliance on foreign oil. And if those same business owners could save on fuel bills while eliminating the problematic maintenance of emissions equipment on their diesel trucks, they’ll start to take notice of natural gas.

Oklahoma-based Seaboard Foods and its subsidiary, High Plains Bioenergy, just invested in a natural gas fleet of Kenworth trucks to transport its B99 biodiesel product and live hogs to its food processing plant. The company purchased two Kenworth T660 trucks with Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty natural gas engines for the biodiesel transport and 43 T800 short hood day cabs using the same powerplant for hauling animals.

“We see adding CNG-powered Kenworth trucks as a great opportunity to further our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship,” says Terry Holton, president and CEO of Seaboard Foods. “The availability of a 12-liter natural gas engine really makes it possible for our operation to run CNG-powered trucks because it provides the right amount of power and torque for the loads our trucks carry.”

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 112,000 vehicles are powered by natural gas in this country, and 14.8 million worldwide. According to the department’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, CNG is best for high-mileage vehicles that operate in a limited territory. The LNG options are better for vehicles that have longer hauls, according to the department.

In the LNG technology, gas is cooled to a cryogenic state, at -260 degrees F, changing it from a gas to a liquid. The fuel is kept in liquid state in big, dual-walled stainless steel tanks until it’s conveyed to the engine for burning. In CNG technology, natural gas is kept at 3,500 psi in storage tanks until it’s fed into the engine. Storing either fuel on the truck requires expensive tankage.

There is also, however, the advantage of less maintenance. “You don’t have the diesel emissions system to maintain, and cleaning

the filters and replacement. When you tell [truck buyers] that, their eyes get huge,” Holton says. “You’ve got their attention when you start talking about diesel emissions.”

Consider this burgeoning domestic fuel option as you weigh the decision to upgrade parts of your fleet

By Jim Kneiszel

ADVANTAGENATURAL

The Cummins ISX12G natural gas engine shares 80 to 90 percent of its components with a traditional diesel engine. The fuel storage and delivery system is more complex in a natural gas powerplant. (Photos courtesy of Kenworth)

(continued)

Here are a few questions to help you determine how well your business is suited to natural gas-fueled trucks:

Do you have established fueling stations in your area?

The infrastructure of fast-fill natural gas fueling stations necessary for these trucks is in its infancy, but there are areas of the country where it’s better established. Check around your shop location and the areas where you drive most to see if you’d have access to enough fuel stations to make the conversion practical. Keep in mind that if natural gas trucks grow in popularity, fueling stations should proliferate as well. So even if natural gas doesn’t seem to be the best option for you today, it might make more sense down the road.

Do you put on enough miles to maximize fuel savings?

With diesel prices hovering around $4 per gallon, you could expect to save about 25 percent or more on fuel costs going with natural gas. While 80 percent of the diesel and natural gas engine componentry is identical, the fuel storage and delivery systems in natural gas trucks drive up the cost of the trucks. Douglas was hesitant to give examples because every truck specification will be different, but you’ll have to consider whether you’ll be dollars ahead going with the more expensive new technology offset by lower fuel costs. Another thing to consider is whether you think the price of diesel fuel will continue to rise and if natural gas will continue to be a cheaper alternative.

Will your truck have enough room for the expanded tankage?

Fuel tankage takes up significantly more space on natural gas-powered rigs. According to Douglas, tanks for LNG engines take up twice the amount of space as diesel fuel tanks, and tanks for CNG engines take up four times as much space as traditional diesel tanks. Like diesel trucks, these tanks can be mounted on the frame rail, but they can also be installed behind the cab. So there is some flexibility on installation depending on how you use your trucks.

“You don’t have the diesel emissions

system to maintain, and cleaning the

filters and replacement. When you tell

[truck buyers] that, their eyes get huge.

You’ve got their attention when you

start talking about diesel emissions.”

Terry Holton

This Kenworth T660 owned by High Plains Bioenergy is powered by a Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty natural gas engine.

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Does your state offer incentives for conversion?The federal government at one time offered attractive incentives for truck

buyers to switch to natural gas, but that went away a few years ago, according to Douglas. But he says a number of states, including California, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, continue to offer grants and rebates for upgrading to natural gas trucks. To search the incentives offered in each state, check out the U.S. Department of Energy website: www.afdc.energy.gov.

Are you more comfortable with the old reliable diesel?

Many truck buyers will want to stick with the technology they know best, and that’s OK. Douglas says manufacturers continue to improve diesel technology to make the engines more efficient and reduce pollution. “Diesel is not going anywhere,” he says. “But for certain segments of our industry and applications, natural gas may be an alternative that people will be considering.”

Another option is hybrid technology, combining a diesel engine and electric motor to save fuel. This option makes sense for trucks working in a lot of stop-and-go traffic; for example, Coca-Cola uses 700 medium-duty delivery trucks using hybrid Kenworth engines. Some companies weigh the potential benefits of being early adopters to technology and make the jump.

NATURAL GAS OUTLOOK

Douglas says the impact of natural gas on heavy-duty trucks is going to be profound.

“Natural gas today is such a huge game changer for North America,” he says. “This resource, for the most part, is something that wasn’t fully realized until the last few years. The magnitude is significant and the price associated with it is very good, too. It’s a cheap and abundant fuel source that works well in heavy trucks.” GOMC

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Does your state offer incentives for conversion?The federal government at one time offered attractive incentives for truck

buyers to switch to natural gas, but that went away a few years ago, according to Douglas. But he says a number of states, including California, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, continue to offer grants and rebates for upgrading to natural gas trucks. To search the incentives offered in each state, check out the U.S. Department of Energy website: www.afdc.energy.gov.

Are you more comfortable with the old reliable diesel?

Many truck buyers will want to stick with the technology they know best, and that’s OK. Douglas says manufacturers continue to improve diesel technology to make the engines more efficient and reduce pollution. “Diesel is not going anywhere,” he says. “But for certain segments of our industry and applications, natural gas may be an alternative that people will be considering.”

Another option is hybrid technology, combining a diesel engine and electric motor to save fuel. This option makes sense for trucks working in a lot of stop-and-go traffic; for example, Coca-Cola uses 700 medium-duty delivery trucks using hybrid Kenworth engines. Some companies weigh the potential benefits of being early adopters to technology and make the jump.

NATURAL GAS OUTLOOK

Douglas says the impact of natural gas on heavy-duty trucks is going to be profound.

“Natural gas today is such a huge game changer for North America,” he says. “This resource, for the most part, is something that wasn’t fully realized until the last few years. The magnitude is significant and the price associated with it is very good, too. It’s a cheap and abundant fuel source that works well in heavy trucks.” GOMC

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OXR representatives didn’t know what to expect as first-time exhibitors at the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International in February, but by the end of the show, they were pleased with the response.

“A majority of the people we’ve been speaking with are actually from overseas,” says Mike Muldowney, vice president of engineering for BOXR Mfg. Inc. “They’re interested in units that can be produced here, but mounted on trucks over there.”

BOXR manufactures ready-to-mount hydroexcavation units that are “designed and constructed by operators for operators,” according to Muldowney, whose father started the company in the 1980s. BOXR was displaying one of their ready-to-mount hydroexcavation units at the show this year – a unit that can carry 1,000 gallons of freshwater and has a 10-cubic-yard debris tank.

“We’ve spent so much time digging the holes ourselves, we know what we like and want in a machine and we started there with our basic specifications,” Muldowney says. “You walk around and you see machines covered in all kinds of tool boxes and do-dads and hose reels and heaters and glove warmers and boot dryers and all kinds of other stuff, but we know it’s not stuff you need to get a hole dug. This is where you start, this is the shovel, the rest of that is the automated stuff.”

The unit on display has several components to it, including a Roots 827 Blower, which has 4,200 cfm with 16 inches of vacuum. “It isn’t as much vacuum or cfm as some of the other companies are touting, but it’s what we know works for the job,” Muldowney says. “Sometimes you can have too much. If you’re trying to attach trim in your house with a sledgehammer, it’s going to go through the wall; it’s the same with these machines.”

On the water side, the unit has another industry standard, a CAT 3560 water pump. Muldowney says going with the CAT 3560 was a given. “We run a full hydrostatic drive on both our water and vacuum side that enables us to run more efficiently,” Muldowney says. “If you don’t need all that water flow or pressure, you don’t need to turn it on.”

Muldowney adds that BOXR units all use Danfoss hydraulics. “It’s a widely recognized product. They’re all over the globe, so support is never far away, but we also offer support for all of our customers, too.”

Besides the 10-yard, 1,000-gallon unit on display, BOXR also manufactures a 15-yard, 1,500-gallon unit; a 20-yard, 2,000-gallon unit; and can do a 5-yard,

500-gallon unit if asked. “When someone brings a cab-chassis to the table, we put in the transfer case, install the pumps, put the unit on, tie it down, hook up all the hosing and away they go,” Muldowney says.

BOXR put out its first prototype ready-to-mount hydroexcavation unit 10 years ago after making the move from a service company to a manufacturer. “We saw the need for us in the supply industry, so we decided to make a go of it,” Muldowney says. “We put out the first prototype and it went straight to Utah and then we did a few more. Then there was a little belly in the market and we weathered through that and refined our design a little and came on strong again two years ago.”

Muldowney says the Expo was an eye-opener for both him and his father, Pat. “You come to a show like this thinking one thing, and you start thinking of another,” he says. “We’ve had a lot of interest in a potential roll-off unit, a lot of interest in a more condensed unit that can fit in a container ship to go overseas because those are far easier to ship than an exposed unit. We’d love to get in all those markets. This show has opened our eyes to a number of things.”

Muldowney says his family’s company plans to exhibit at the show again in 2015, which will be its first year as the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) show in Indianapolis. 877-553-0399; www.boxr.ca. GOMC

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“A majority of the people we’ve been speaking with are actually

from overseas. They’re interested in units that can be

produced here, but mounted on trucks over there.”

Mike Muldowney

Michael Muldowney, vice president of engineering for BOXR Mfg. Inc., back to camera, discusses the advantages of the company’s ready-to-mount hydroexcavation unit with attendees at the Pumper & Cleaner Expo in February. (Photo by Cory Dellenbach)

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Product Focus

Skidded and Mobile Frac Tanks/Processing Systems

1. High-speed solids-processing centrifuge

The Bear centrifuge from CRS Reprocessing Services delivers high-speed processing for solids control in oil and gas operations. Available as a stand-alone unit or part of a custom solution, it delivers management of drilling fluids including oil- and water-based muds, and water from air drilling. Its bowl design enables maximum LGS removal. It is supported by a skid design that provides a small on-site footprint and a high level of operations control. 570/277-2026; www. crs-reprocessing.com.

2. Dewatering container filter

Sludge Mate container filters from Flo Trend Systems can dewater a variety of sludge and waste such as alum, ferric, lagoon and digested sludge, septic tank, grease-trap and slaughterhouse waste, wastewater residual and sump bottoms. The closed-system design provides total odor control, no spillage, reduced maintenance, and weather independence. They have 10-gauge reinforced walls and a seven-gauge carbon steel floor. Options include peaked roofs with gasketed bolted-down access hatches, drainage ports, inlet manifolds, floor filters and side-to-side rolling tarps. They dewater onsite; are available as roll-offs, trailer and tipping-stand mounted; and range from 5 to 40 cubic yards. 713/699-0152; www.flotrend.com.

3. Collapsible frac tankThe HIPPO collapsible pillow-style frac tank

from SEI Industries is easy to set up, and can be used immediately with almost no site preparation. It is lightweight, fully collapsible, environmentally friendly and doesn’t damage the ground beneath it. One semi-truck can transport 24 tanks with a combined storage capacity of 1,200,000 gallons. Using an optional two-person Frac Tank Deployment System (FTDS), one tank can be deployed in 10 to 15 minutes, or taken down in 15 to 20 minutes. One tank can store 50,000 gallons, and using a manifold system, multiple tanks can be set up to provide whatever volume of storage is required. It is constructed from a high-strength, high abrasion-resistant material that is chemical resistant and colored in high-visibility safety orange. It’s ideal for use in winter temperatures, where it can be folded and unfolded in extreme cold. A low profile helps to maintain fluid temperatures. It has 73,000-cycle abrasion resistance. 855/734-8265; www.sei-ind.com.

Roll-Off Containers

4. Roll-top roll-off sludge containerRoll-top roll-off sludge containers from

Custom Manufacturing store and transport a wide variety of waste. They have continuously welded seams, a fully gasketed rear door, a knife-edge seal, adjustable hinges, ratchet binders, secondary release grab handles located on the bottom side of the door and 3/16-inch walls and floor. Each lid

measures 5 by 7 feet, with a 1- by 2-inch closed-cell gasket. One lid rolls to the bulkhead end and one rolls to the rear door end, leaving access to the center of the container. Units can be customized with either a top- or side-hinge rear door. 405/692-6311; www.custommanufacturing.us.

5. Roll-off and tank system

The roll-off and tank system from Redbox+ works in a conventional manner but with one truck and driver. It fits Peterbilt Model 348 trucks with 200-gallon wastewater and 90-gallon freshwater tanks. The roll-off houses portable toilets, and a pump and tank system that provides the ability to service the units. The service minimizes on-site liability, and protects a contractor’s reputation. 507/452-8242 www.redboxplus.com.

6. Configurable roll-off trailer

The A5-200 Series roll-off trailer from Galbreath, a Wastequip brand, has a container size capacity of 26 feet and can handle payloads from 33,000 to 39,000 pounds. The trailer is available in outside rail, extendable tail, inside/outside rail and deadlift configurations. It includes two telescoping cylinders that handle up to 60,000 pounds. Options include tarping systems, aluminum hubs, aluminum or poly fenders, work lights, inside cab controls, automatic grease systems and toolboxes. 877/468-9278; www.wastequip.com.

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Mobile and Bulk Storage Solutions, Remediation and Recycling

Transport, storage and treatment of material are a large part of the gas, oil and mining services industries. Here are several frac tanks and processing systems, roll-off containers, tanks, bladders, vacuum trucks, tanks and trailers, and hydroexcavation units designed to efficiently treat and move material.

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7. Collapsible storage bladder

Collapsible storage bladders from MPC Containment are available in sizes from 250 to more than 210,000 gallons. They can be used for potable, gray or blackwater. They are fabricated using military-grade materials and NSF-certified potable water-grade materials. All flexible bladders are available in custom designs and sizes and include fittings as required. 800/621-0146; www.mpccontainment.com.

Tanks/Tank Supplies

8. Corrosion- and chemical-resistant polyethylene tanks

Corrosion- and chemical-resistant tanks and containers from Assmann Corporation of America are available in capacities up to 12,000 gallons. Constructed from virgin high-density crosslink or FDA-compliant linear polyethylene, they are used to store and transport corrosive and hazardous materials. They provide low temperature impact resistance, are UV stabilized and come in a wide range of capacities and colors. Custom rotational molding and accessory fittings are available. Linear polyethylene tanks are NSF certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61: Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects. Tanks include all models of vertical storage, cylindrical horizontal, free-standing horizontal

leg, double wall, open top, industrial mini bulk and industrial mini drum tanks and models ICB and OTCB conical bottom storage tanks. 888/357-3181; www.assmann-usa.com.

9. Level scanner

The 3DLevelScanner HC from BinMaster Level Controls accurately measures highly corrosive materials in bins, tanks and silos. It has self-cleaning technology and an ability to infiltrate large amounts of dust. The device allows plant operations to manage silos in real-time through 3DMultiVision software or an HMI. It measures from various points within the silo, ensuring that managers receive a true volume measurement of the material in the bin. Acoustics-based technology paired with 3-D mapping capabilities ensure that accurate information is reported. It is built of materials including HALAR coating for mechanical parts, VITON for the O-rings, and specially coated stainless steel fasteners. 800/278-4241; www.binmaster.com.

10. Polypropylene storage tank

Storage tanks from C&E Plastics are made out of polypropylene, a corrosion-resistant, extremely durable and long-lasting plastic. They are available in custom designs and manufacturing to meet the precise requirements of a variety of industries in need of liquid storage. Tanks come standard with a smooth interior design for easy cleaning, without compromising the strength and structure of the unit. 724/947-4949; www.ceplastics.com.

11. Water storage tankFlowtite water storage tanks from

Containment Solutions are watertight between the access collar and the access riser, eliminating infiltration and exfiltration contamination. The access opening is typically the most vulnerable entry point for contaminants into any water storage system, so a tank with watertight access collars is an ideal way to protect an investment. 936/756-7731; www.containmentsolutions.com.

12. Mix tank

Mix tanks from DEL Tank & Filtration Systems are available in horizontal and vertical configurations in sizes from 1,000 to 33,000 gallons. They can hold up to 20-pound-per-gallon fluids using four 10 hp explosion-proof mixers. With a round bottom and smooth 1/4-inch-thick walls, the bullet-style tanks promote uniform solid suspension and mixing that nearly eliminates buildup. 800/468-2657; www.deltank.com.

13. Storage tank cleaner

G-Clean Storage Tank Cleaner from E&B Green Solutions cleans oil and grease from tank walls and floors in an environmentally friendly manner. It is easy to work with, safe to handle, and can go directly into the pressure washer water tank mixed at 250 parts water to one part cleaner. There is no pretreatment step needed. It encapsulates harmful volatile organic compounds during the cleaning process. 855/484-6091; www.ebgreensolutions.com.

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14. Liquid level monitoring systemThe Depth Ray liquid level monitoring and

control system from Eldredge Equipment Services Inc. can operate in vacuum or pressure, or in heavy material in mobile or stationary tanks. It contains no rods or floats and is constructed of chemical-resistant components. It features a wireless remote and optional controls for valves and alarms. Its operation is unaffected by most foam or density. It can be installed simply in any tank or container and exceeds DOT requirements. Several models and options are available. 800/220-2052; www.eldredgeequipment.com.

15. Versatile tank

The MultiTank from Roth Global Plastics can be used for water cistern, pump, holding, rainwater or septic tank applications. This is possible due to its inner layer of FDA-approved virgin HDPE, two inside layers of polyethylene for improved stability, plus one outer layer of black and UV-stabilized polyethylene. Features include CSA, NSF and IAPMO certification, a COEX-4 multilayer co-extrusion process, a low-profile design that means less digging and avoidance of a high-water table, lightweight construction, a multi-port inlet/outlet convenient for field piping, the ability to enter and exit the tank on the ends or sides, two 24-inch manways to provide easy access for maintenance and service, a cylindrical shape that requires no water for backfill, a threaded riser system and water-tight seamless construction. 866/943-7256; www.rothmultitank.com.

16. Chemical injection system tankHorizontal chemical injection tanks from

Snyder Industries are available in 125-, 225- and 335-gallon sizes in HDPE, XLPE and stainless steel. Other tank sizes and styles are also available. They have ideal chemical resistance and are compatible with a broad range of chemical applications including dehydraters/hydrate inhibitors, scale control chemicals, surfactants, foamers and defoamers. They are designed to have impact resistance and won’t crack if hit, reducing the risk of chemical spill accidents. Tanks are molded as one piece, and their seamless construction helps eliminate any potential leak areas. Systems have corrosion-resistant polyethylene stands that won’t rust or dent. Containment basins provide containment of the tank, and are enclosed to keep out debris. Containment basins have a pump mount and a 2- and 3-inch threaded connection. 402/467-5221; www.snydernet.com.

17. Custom potable water tank

Tank Connection Affiliate Group manufactures custom tanks such as this potable water bolted RTP tank with geodesic dome in Guam. The tank is built to withstand 170 mph winds, measures 98 feet in diameter by 27 feet in height, and holds 1,483,900 gallons. The company designs, fabricates and installs all types of steel storage containment systems, including bolted RTP, field-weld, shop-weld and hybrid tank construction. Domes are corrosion resistant, maintenance free and designed for extended service life. They are offered in sizes ranging from

32 up to 300 feet in diameter. 620/423-3010; www.tankconnection.com.

18. Bolted tank

Epoxy-coated, flat-panel bolted tanks from USA Tank offer a flat-seam, field-assembled design that eliminates flange connections and lap gaskets. Use of the latest sealant reduces the risk of bolted panel seam leaks. Tanks are erected from ground level with a jacking system, improving safety. Enduro Coat one-part, heat-curable fusion-bonded thermosetting epoxy coating provides corrosion protection. 866/700-2500; www.usatanksales.com.

Bladders

19. Flexible storage bladderFlexible storage bladders from Eldred

Environmental & Export Co. are available in sizes up to 50,000 gallons, with fabrics suitable for graywater, drinking water, and fuel or chemicals, 32 to 46 ounces per square yard. Fittings and valves are available from 1.5 to 4 inches in PVC, aluminum, polypropylene, stainless steel or brass. Custom-sized secondary containment berms are also available for bladders, steel tanks, trailers and vehicles for spills and decontamination. 800/613-3640; www.eldredenvironmental.com.

20. Bladder tank

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requirements and specifications. They can be built with virtually any fitting and valve configuration, with the assistance of a design team in Auto Cad. They are available from 25 up to 50,000 gallons, and manufactured to meet military or commercial specifications. Construction materials include XRs, PVCs and urethanes (MIL Spec), with PVC (NSF 61), aluminum, stainless steel or brass fittings from 0.75 to 6 inches. They are available with access panels, and maneuvering straps near the corners and every 5 inches down the sides. 800/260-9950; www.huskyportable.com.

Vacuum Trucks

21. Oilfield-ready vacuum truckVacuum trucks from Curry Supply are

available in 80, 100 and 110 bbl-capacity sizes to meet job requirements and DOT regulations. Stainless steel tanks are also available. Every tank undergoes a comprehensive blast, preparation and painting using DuPont paint and exterior coating for long tank life and corrosion resistance. Special tank designs are easily accommodated. A stress-free mounting system is designed into each truck to withstand harsh oilfield conditions and to increase truck life. All engineering, manufacturing, assembly, painting, financing and warranty is done in-house in a ISO9001-certified facility. 800/345-2829; www.currysupply.com.

22. Heavy sludge vacuum truck

The XVT from GapVax is designed to vacuum

and convey heavy sludges such as drilling fluid, grease, septage and wastewater. The deep vacuum power of the positive displacement blower will load quickly, and can also pressure off-load up to 14 psi (rated at 1,400 cfm at 28 inches Hg). The body is constructed of ASTM A-572 Grade 50 steel with payload option from 80 to 100 barrels, with a 40-degree dump angle. The filtration system consists of a 10-micron washable Dacron filter, and offers quick access without tools. The full opening tailgate with dual-lift cylinder and field-adjustable locks assures a complete seal. The power dump system makes unloading and clean out of the debris tank easy and fast. Options include a hydroexcavation package, lift axle, integral water tank, safety lighting, storage compartments and heavy-duty rear bumper. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.

23. Vacuum loader

The King Vac vacuum loader from Keith Huber Corporation combines deep vacuum loading and high air conveyance. It can perform hydroexcavation, hazmat response, jetting and general industrial cleaning. It has a 3,000-gallon carbon steel tank with 5/16-inch shell, 20-inch top manway, hydraulically operated full-opening rear door, hydraulic tank lift, 3,700 cfm liquid-ring vacuum pump, 6-inch discharge and intake valve with internal standpipe, rear work lights, LED running lights, backup alarm and grounding reel. Options include ASME/DOT 412, high-pressure jetting systems with an integral water compartment, Huber Lock rear door, stainless

steel tank and wetted stainless parts, auxiliary transfer pump, and a top-mounted hydraulically operated 6-inch boom. 800/334-8237; www.keithhuber.com.

24. Internally plumbed vacuum truck

The vacuum truck from Pik Rite Inc. has internal plumbing, a 20-inch rear manway with discharge valve and camlock fittings, a vacuum pump and right angle gearbox attached to both frame rails. Additional specs include a 20-inch top manway, a 4-inch liquid-filled vacuum/pressure gauge, a frame-mounted secondary trap for easy access, dual vacuum and pressure reliefs, a 12-inch low-profile primary shut-off with stainless steel float ball, and large easy-to-reach hose hooks. 800/326-9763; www.pikrite.com.

25. Hoist and door lift unit

The DOT 407 code hoist and door lift unit from Progress Tank features a 4,200-gallon aluminum tank equipped with a front hoist and full rear-opening door. It features a Robuschi 65 blower package. High-mount taillights offer improved visibility while providing less obstruction with equipment storage. The rear door is equipped with dual hydraulic cylinders and a swing arm door prop has been added for safety. It is mounted on a Western Star 4700 tandem-axle chassis with 20,000-pound front axle and 46,000-pound rear end that offers a 450 hp Detroit Diesel engine combined with a Fuller eight-speed transmission. 800/558-9750; www.progresstank.com.

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26. Versatile vacuum loaderThe Industrial Vacuum Loader from Vac-

Con is available with Hi-Dump and an Automatic Material Return System. Single-mode machines can recover wet or dry material with up to 28 inches Hg. Positive displacement blowers are capable of pulling material as much as 700 feet. It is available with a hydroexcavation package, which adds a powerful, high-pressure water system that works together with the vacuum system to excavate around sensitive underground utilities, locate underground systems and excavate in areas with limited access. 888/491-5762; www.vac-con.com.

27. Hydro/vac unit

The POWERVAC hydro/vac unit from Vacuum Sales Inc. can be used in wet or dry environments for hazardous and nonhazardous applications. It is constructed from stainless and carbon steel (ASME DOT 407 – 412 certified), and has positive displacement high-vacuum blowers, a capacity up to 4,600 cfm, vacuum up to 28.5 inches (95 percent) continuous, and pressure unloading with a rotary vane vacuum/pressure pump. It also has high-capacity intake and exhaust silencers, and filtration and vacuum lines. It is designed for continuous operation at maximum vacuum, with five bearings for belt or direct drive, oil lubricated bearings and gears, oil-free air discharge and air injection cooling, and requires no relief valve. A full range of rotary vane pumps is available with pressures up to 35 psi. 800/547-7790; www.vacuumsalesinc.com.

Vacuum Tanks

28. Dumping vacuum tank The 4,000-gallon aluminum Matador

vacuum tank from Amthor International comes standard with a 5/16-inch-thick side shell and floor, full head baffles and no external rings. It is available as a dumping tank with or without full-opening rear doors, as well as with off-road construction options for various oilfield and mining applications. Various pump models are available, as are chassis and stock tanks. 800/328-6633; www.amthorinternational.com.

29. Vacuum container

Vacuum containers from E-Pak Manufacturing come standard in 20- and 25-yard sizes, with custom sizes available. A 1/4-inch steel body construction ensures durability in rough environments, while heavy-duty structural tubing on body straps, bulkhead and the tailgate provides reinforcement in critical areas of the container. The design minimizes welds under water level, which minimizes exposure to seam failure. Grade 70 chain and a heavy-duty sliding hinge secure the eight-point latch system on the easy-swing tailgate. Each container is fully inspected, water tested and designed to operate at -1 atmosphere (-14.7 psi). 800/235-1632; www.epakmanufacturing.com.

30. Industrial all-purpose vacuum

The VAXTEEL SkidVac 1000 from LMT is a transportable industrial-strength all-purpose

vacuum ideal for use on off-shore/land-based oil rigs, shipyards and oil spill/disaster sites. It houses a 1,000-gallon carbon steel vertical vacuum tank. This diesel-powered system is paired with either a rotary vane vacuum pump or positive displacement blower. It is designed for liquid-based products only (water, sludge, mud, etc.) The unit features fork pockets for easy transport by forklift or trailer, a level indicator, vacuum/pressure gauge, 3- and 4-inch intake ports, a 4-inch discharge port, integrated hose storage and pressure discharge for rapid unloading. 800/545-0174; www.vaxteel.com.

Vacuum Trailers

31. Vacuum trailer systemThe VacSimizer vacuum system from

Advanced Waste Services is designed for one-person operation. Easily maneuverable in tight areas, it delivers 2,400 cfm and legally hauls 42,000 pounds (80,000 pounds GVW). It has the capacity of a 5,000-gallon semi-tanker and the maneuverability of a straight vacuum truck. Axles retract for tight locations and extend to comply with bridge laws for driving with a full load. Features include 25-foot hose trays and 76-degree tipping angle with a full-opening rear door. The unit carries 200 feet of 4-inch vacuum hose and can be loaded from either side. 800/842-9792; www.advancedwasteservices.com.

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The Kill Tank Trailer from Fortitude Manufacturing has a capacity of 5,460 gallons, with design pressure of 5 psi internal, 12 inches Hg external and 10 psig hydrostatic test. It has a two-compartment tank with a capacity of 40 bbl in the front and 90 bbl in the rear, a Hutch 9700 suspension with eight leaf low arch springs, and two-speed, heavy-duty, high-capacity lift landing gear. A driver-side safety walkway, handrails and ladder allow access to all top manways. The rear of the tank has two 4-inch butterfly valves with a 4-inch belly line connecting all compartments, with a three-way valve near the landing gear. It has a 1- to 2-inch plastic sight glass tube on the driver’s side of each compartment. The exterior is blasted and coated with high-build epoxy primer and color coated with high-solids polyurethane. 713/413-4240; www.fortitudemfg.com.

33. Aluminum vacuum trailer

MRK6000 Series aluminum vacuum trailers from Imperial Industries come standard with a 6,000-gallon aluminum tank (6,300-gallon units are available). They feature full-length aluminum hose trays, external ribs, three topside 20-inch aluminum manways, a 12-inch primary with a 4-inch air line, a 4-inch intake and 6-inch discharge, LED running lights, a Henderson INTRAAX AAT 25K suspension, leveling height control, an air-ride suspension, Haldex slack adjusters and optional full-length catwalk with hand rails. 800/558-2945; www.imperialind.com.

34. Vacuum transport trailer The 130 bbl vacuum trailer from PCI

Manufacturing features three-point suspension, dual-entry walkways and 1/4-inch ASTM A36, sub-arced steel barrel and customization options. Each barrel is fully gusseted and padded to withstand the rigors of both on- and off-road work. It allows easy, three-point access from the ground to the upper walkway. The wedge sump offers room for 4- and 6-inch loading lines. It is built according to a rigorous standard, fully inspected and tested to 25 psi to ensure that every weld and brake light meets or exceeds DOT and OSHA standards. 800/256-5633; www.pcimfgllc.com.

Jet/Vac Combination Machines

35. Wash/hydroexcavator vacuum system

Wash/Hydroexcavator vacuum systems from Camex Equipment have capacities up to 3,405 gallons, with a 1,000-gallon compartment for water and 2,405-gallon compartment for waste, and an anti-surge baffle mounted on a reinforcing pad. The water compartment has a 21-inch manway with ladder inside the tank and rungs outside for access, with a recessed float level indicator on the driver’s side. The tank has 2-inch suction/discharge and 2-inch drain valves. It is epoxy lined and withstands 25 psi internal pressure at full vacuum and 15 psig external pressures. The primary is a 10-inch heavy-duty internal shut-off with 6-inch stainless steel float

ball/cage assembly and neoprene rubber seat top. 877/955-2770; www.camex.com.

36. Combination vacuum truck

The Arctic ComboVac from CanAm Equipment Solutions has a 3,200-gallon DOT 407 waste tank with full-opening rear door and front hoist in either aluminum or stainless steel construction. Its Robuschi 65 series positive displacement blower provides 900 cfm of high vacuum for continuous operation. The fully contained water system includes 1,000 gallons of storage. A Cat pressure pump provides water delivery at up to 10 gpm and pressures to 3,000 psi. The Hotsy boiler package provides 700,000-plus Btu of heating power to provide hot water or steam. It is available in a variety of configurations for tropical to arctic climates and industrial liquid waste to heavy oilfield applications. 877/582-2626; www.canamequipment.com.

37. Truck vacuum excavator

The FXT50 truck vacuum excavator from Ditch Witch mounts directly to a truck’s frame rails, allowing the system to flex independently of the truck, providing stability and confidence. Ditch Witch dealers will mount the truck vacuum excavator to the single-axle chassis of customers’ choosing, and can customize the truck with toolboxes and other support equipment, such as a 1,020 cfm blower, and 3,000 psi water system flowing 5 gpm. It is a quiet unit that offers ideal filtration. 800/654-6481; www.ditchwitch.com.

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38. Harsh-climate hydrovac The Hydrovac 2000 from Foremost

Industries is built to withstand harsh climates and challenging work environments. It has a 13-cubic-yard epoxy-coated debris tank, a sloped debris tank and can be flushed with a centrifugal pump, 2,000-gallon epoxy-coated water tank, Robuschi positive displacement vacuum blowers, CAT water pumps, up to 1 million Btu boiler systems, 70-inch heated, insulated and lit van bodies, a wirelessly controlled 26-foot extendable 8-inch boom system with 340-degree rotation, a 52- by 48-inch dump door and a winterization package. 403/295-5800; www.foremost.ca.

39. Multipurpose truck

The multipurpose Guzzcavator from Guzzler combines the performance of a Guzzler CL vacuum loader with the versatility of a Vactor HXX hydroexcavator. The unit’s air filtration system features 60 70-inch Dacron filter bags for wet/dry industrial cleaning. Designed for cleaning and recovering solids and dry bulk powders, liquids, slurries and thick sludge, the truck also can be used for potholing, slot trenching, water valve box repair, as well as locating fiber optic lines, cable and other utilities. Its 1,300-gallon stainless steel water tank provides up to seven hours of continuous operation and removes debris by delivering up to 20 gpm of water and 2,500 psi when hydroexcavating. The multi-flow water pump provides water pressure adjustment with the push of a button for various digging conditions. Features include full-opening rear door and rear-door-mounted sludge pump for offloading. 800/627-3171; www.guzzler.com.

40. Combo unitThe Aquatech B-10 combination jet/vac

truck from Hi-Vac Corp. features single-engine design for lower fuel and maintenance costs, rear-mounted hose reel and 360-degree top-loading rotating boom. The low center of gravity makes full loads more stable, while the self-cleaning tanks are corrosion- and abrasion-resistant. The air/vacuum system has an operating capacity of 2,700 cfm and a 204-inch water column. Options include extended boom, pneumatic foot control for one-man operation and lockable vacuum tubes. An internal boom allows for pickup of materials above and below water. 740/374-2306; www.hi-vac.com.

41. Multipurpose cleaning truck

The PAT 949 multipurpose combination truck from Polston Applied Technologies provides a complete, stand-alone cleaning system that delivers up to 425 hp, enabling it to pump/separate sand and water at up to 2,500 gpm. It can remove sand and grit at depths of more than 27 feet. It can perform with equal efficiency in surcharged conditions, allowing the facility to remain online, as no shutdown is needed, no bypass pumping is required, and the process operation does not have to be taken out of service. It has an extra-long hydraulic knuckleboom crane, with up to 49 feet of reach from the center and 180-degree rotation. It operates using a closed-loop and non-odor emitting design. 866/862-7271; www.polstonprocess.com.

42. Cold-weather hydroexcavator

The Hydrovac versatile hydroexcavator from Presvac Systems Ltd. is designed for cold-weather operation, and is offered as an option to

be in full compliance with DOT collection and transportation of hazardous materials. The high-vacuum blower allows extraction of all types of soils, gravel, rock, clay, water and silt. Knockout features in the debris tank minimize carryover. Modular filtration configured to the blower size provides blower protection and minimal maintenance. It has a heavy-duty 8-inch boom (up to 25 feet long) with six-way hydraulic power and wireless controls for all boom functions, water pump (soft start), vacuum breaker and truck engine speed control. 800/387-7763; www.presvac.com.

43. Large-capacity hydroexcavator

The HX-15 large-capacity hydroexcavator from Ramvac has a 15-yard debris tank with a temperature-controlled environmental chamber and a directional discharge system to off-load debris back into the excavation site. It has a long-range wireless remote, NEMA 4 electrical system, 400,000 Btu water boiler and a three-stage cyclonic filtration system. It comes standard with a 3,000 cfm blower, with an optional RamAir air excavation system. 800/323-1604; www.ram-vac.com.

44. Long-reach hydroexcavator

The Mud Dog 1200 12-yard-debris-capacity hydroexcavator from Super Products has a rear-mounted boom capable of a 19- to 27-foot reach, 335-degree rotation, 45-degree upward and 25-degree downward pivot. This range allows crews to achieve greater work area access and deeper digging without the need to halt production and reposition the trunk. It uses ejector plate unloading technology, and its tilt-unloading feature

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ensures that liquids in the debris tank are cleared quickly and efficiently even when unloading in an up-slope/nose down position. Options include the Acculevel load sensor system that offers precise debris tank level measurement. 800/837-9711; www.superproductsllc.com.

45. Mud sweep hydrovac

The F4 Slope hydrovac from Tornado Hydrovacs holds 13 cubic yards of mud and more than 2,100 gallons of freshwater. It has a water tank to excavate, a mud tank where excavated spoils are held, a water pump, a boiler to heat the water and a 3,600 to 6,300 cfm positive displacement vacuum blower to pull the spoils to the tank via a boom. The boom has a 342-degree rotation and a 26-foot reach. All of the critical components are housed in an insulated and heated aluminum van body. The mud sweep enables operators to empty the tank without having to hoist it, eliminating the dangers of dumping on uneven ground and overhead power lines. 877/340-8141; www.tornadotrucks.com.

46. All-season hydroexcavator

The HV-145 all-season hydroexcavator from Transway Systems operates at less than 85 dBA. It has a 6,400 cfm, 27-inch Hg high-vacuum blower with direct-drive transfer case. Water pressure is achieved with a hydraulically driven triplex pump, delivering 10 gpm at 6,000 psi. Water is supplied from a 1,200-gallon HDPE baffled water tank with 1/2-inch sides and 3/4-inch bottom floor. The 26-foot telescopic boom allows for operation in remote areas. Water is heated with a 525,000 Btu diesel-fired burner for all-weather operation. Components

are enclosed in an insulated, heated, walk-in storage enclosure with diesel-fired heater, marine-grade plywood floor and metal components that are powder coated prior to installation. 800/263-4508; www.transwaysystems.com.

47. High-dump hydroexcavator

AllExcavate hydroexcavators from Vacall Industries are available with a high-dump capability that allows the operator to use a wireless remote control to raise the debris tank as much as 76 inches above ground level and then shift the tank horizontally 21 inches beyond the rear bumper, making it possible to dump debris into roll-off containers. They use just one engine for mobility and generating water flow at 10 to 25 gpm and pressures up to 3,000 psi. It can loosen and then remove dirt, rocks and other material from around utility lines and foundations, and perform efficient frac tank clean out. Standard and optional debris bodies and water tanks are available. The AllSmartFlow CANbus intelligent control system is standard, monitoring water usage and minimizing downtime for water tank refills. 800/382-8302; www.vacallindustries.com.

Dog Houses/Lab Units/Buildings

48. Rigid-frame tension fabric buildingTension fabric buildings from Legacy

Building Solutions incorporate structural steel beams instead of open web trusses, providing flexibility for storage of bulk material or equipment, vehicle maintenance shops, and portable or stationary soil remediation facilities.

The solid structural steel beams are not vulnerable to unseen corrosion originating inside a tube. Additionally, the structural steel has multiple coating options, including hot dip galvanizing, red oxide primer and powder-coat paint. Buildings can be customized to the exact width, length and height required. The straight sidewall design allows for the inclusion of a variety of overhead doors, exit doors and dormers along the sides. They have polyethylene fabric roofs that allow natural light to permeate the structure, while insulation can be added when required. 877/259-1528; www.legacybuildingsolutions.com.

49. Insulated enclosure

DuraFiber strong, lightweight, super-insulated fiberglass enclosures from Orenco Systems can safely house process and control equipment, chemicals, generators and workers. Standard sizes are 8 feet tall; 4, 6 and 8 feet wide; and up to 22 feet long. They come with foam-core fiberglass walls 2 to 4 inches thick; single piece, closed-molded construction; weather-proof, watertight, seamless structure; inside surfaces protected with polyester gelcoat; outside surfaces protected with high-performance polyurethane; insulation value up to R24; chemicals and corrosion resistance; an internal pocket attachment system; lifting brackets for moving/setting; internal/external lighting; a roof structure rated up to 100 psf; and a wind rating to 130 mph. Options include skid-proof fiberglass floors, windows, roll-up doors, HVAC, load centers, ventilation fans, multiple color schemes, and insulated lift station controls. 800/348-9843; www.orenco.com. GOMC

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Coal production still downThe U.S. coal production totaled approximately 75.3 million short tons

in February, according to a report released March 27 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

That production estimate is 3.2 percent lower than the production estimate in the same month in 2013. Coal production east of the Mississippi River totaled 32.2 mmst, while coal production west of the Mississippi River totaled 43.0 mmst.

U.S. year-to-date coal production totaled 21.8 mmst, which is 2.4 percent lower than the comparable year-to-date production in 2013.

Horizontal drilling, fracking helping with oil, gas production

Increased precision and efficiency of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing in oil and natural gas extraction is leading to an increase of oil and natural gas well productivity in many basins across the United States.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, many resource-producing basins are experiencing an increasing yield over time in either oil or natural gas.

The March productivity report showed that five of the six U.S. shale plays tracked by the DPR have seen increases in oil and natural gas production

per rig over the past few years. The Eagle Ford Shale is leading in increased production per rig (463 barrels per day, up from 453 the previous month) and the Marcellus Shale is leading in increased production of natural gas per rig (6,476 thousand cubic feet per day, up from 6,402 the previous month).

This trend of increasing rig productivity is one factor helping to increase the nation’s oil and natural gas production. The latest Annual Energy Outlook from the EIA forecasts that U.S. oil production will reach 9.6 million barrels per day in 2019, and natural gas production will increase by 56 percent through 2040. New oilfield waste disposal regulations being drafted

The North Dakota Department of Health is drafting regulations that will be used to track the generation, storage, transportation and disposal of Technically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material.

According to the North Dakota Division of Waste Management, there have been numerous incidents where oilfield waste was not handled properly – in one instance in McKenzie County, hundreds of oil filter socks were discovered on two trailers, leaking oil and chemicals into the soil.

Currently the state relies on the individual companies to dispose of contaminated and radioactive waste properly on their own. The TENORM regulations will be released to the public in June for comment and correction.

Refinery runs to hit record high in 2014

With U.S. refineries expanding their capacity to process more domestic light oil in the coming years, the U.S. Energy Information Administration is predicting refinery crude inputs to reach 15.52 million barrels per day this year and 15.61 million bbl/d in 2015, passing the all-time high of 15.48 million bbl/d, which was hit in 2004.

The surge in domestic production will cause U.S. crude imports to decline to 25 percent of total liquid fuels consumption, which would be the lowest level since 1971, according to the EIA.

Weatherford to sell pipeline business to Baker Hughes

Weatherford International Ltd. has agreed to sell its pipeline and specialty services business to Baker Hughes Inc.

Weatherford will sell to the fellow oilfield services company for $250 million as part of Weatherford’s efforts to slim down and focus on its core businesses. The deal will include $241 million in cash and $9 million in retained working capital.

Weatherford plans to spin off its fleet of international drilling rigs, expecting the separation to be completed by the fourth quarter. GOMC

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housands of jobs are available for the right candidates in the Bakken Shale Play. The problem is finding

those candidates and attracting them to the industry.

“The Williston area is growing by leaps and bounds and employers in almost every industry need employees,” says Cindy Sanford, a customer service manager for Job Service North Dakota. “There are numerous jobs or careers for job seekers with all types of education and skills.”

According to Sanford, there were 2,189 jobs posted to her company’s website in January 2014.

Command Center Inc. (Bakken Staffing) has been helping with the growth and has also been affected by it, according to Anna Denton, a business development specialist for the company based in Williston.

“We’re one of the top branches in the country because of the growth here,” Denton says. “We’re actually employing more people in our facility because of the growth in order for us to keep up with it.”

Command Center is a staffing agency that sends workers out on a daily or weekly basis for daily pay. Job seekers apply directly with Command Center and they get them set up with daily, temp or direct-hire positions.

“There are endless positions in endless jobs,” says Kyle Tennessen, branch manager for the Williston Command Center location. “The market is starting to be more specialized, but it’s in an early phase.”

HOUSING NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

While the job market is phenomenal, Denton says the biggest obstacle is getting the people there to apply for those jobs. She says additional housing in the Bakken region will help.

“It’s been really tough, but I’ve noticed that there’s a break in it this year because we have more housing coming in,” Denton says. “It’s still really costly, but at least there’s more housing here now and you don’t have to come here and live out of a travel trailer.”

Denton and Tennessen are both surprised with how much things have grown, even in their few years in North Dakota. Denton has been in the state for two and a half years and Tennessen not much more than that.

“I moved from Milwaukee, have a marketing degree from UW-Whitewater, and still could hardly find anything in that area,” Tennessen says. “I came out here and had this position within two days of when I started looking.”

While the housing market is slowly improving, the communities are becoming more family friendly as well and that’ll help with filling all those vacancies too, Denton says.

She noted that Williston has recently opened a recreation center for families, and schools are expanding and improving.

“They’re making it more family

friendly,” Denton says. “They want to make it a place where you can bring your whole family.”

CHANGING JOB MARKET

An analysis by Job Services North Dakota shows that entry-level positions are becoming scarcer and specialized jobs are beginning to show up now, but it’s still an early phase, according to Sanford.

“Entry level positions are harder and harder to come across. People with no oil and gas experience will not be needed hardly at all,” Tennessen says. “So many people here will have experience that they’ll slowly stop looking for people with no experience.”

Tennessen says those looking to be a part of the oil and gas boom had better make their way to the area fast.

“For the most part, if you’re not early 20s, high school diploma, strong and look physically fit, you’ll most likely be passed over, unless you’re looking for a specific field like truck driving, where physicals don’t matter.”

Denton says that while most people walking in are looking for those oil industry jobs, there are other jobs in the area – like stores and offices – that need people as well and it isn’t taking long to fill positions.

“I had a girl walk into the office and within an hour I had her employed,” Denton says. “That’s really how fast it goes and that’s what I do on a daily basis.”

Tennessen agreed with Denton and noted a few of the jobs that are readily available in the area thanks to the oil industry boom, like construction, office and administration work, and housekeeping.

“Some of these you can literally get a job within moments of applying, they may not pay well, but there are always positions available,” Tennessen says. “Most are now looking for long-term employees, they are looking for steady people who want to stay here.” GOMC

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utting expenses might seem like a sign of trouble, but it doesn’t have to be. Even the most profitable

business can benefit from a long, hard look at how it spends and where it can rein in expenses.

That’s only one side of the equation, though. The other side is determining where you might profitably spend more – and the right decision there can be just as important to your long-term success.

Of course, each of those choices sooner or later brings on what I call the Goldilocks

moment: You don’t want to spend too much, and you don’t want to spend too little – you’ve got to figure out what is just right.

As business consultant, coach and speaker, Ron Hequet of Weatherford, Texas, points out, decisions about cutting and spending are deeply intertwined. Hequet was one of a number of business experts who recently offered me their insights on the twin questions of what to cut and where to spend more.

Ideally, says Hequet, a cost-cutting plan should be part of a much bigger picture: A plan to boost your business to increase profits – or as he puts it, “a plan to sell your way out of a decrease in profitability.”

Even if cutbacks are urgent, you should still proceed with care. “There are key functions or processes in any business that if eliminated would place the company in jeopardy of losing market share or core customers,” says Hequet, whose website is http://profitandcashstrategist.com. “Don’t use an axe; use a surgical knife.”

WHERE TO CUT

Anemic promotion: Look closely at your ad spending, suggests Ken Boyd, author of Cost Accounting for Dummies and a St. Louis-based small-business finance consultant. Where do you get the bulk of your referrals – the Yellow Pages? An online listing? Industry publications? Focus on the ones that deliver and cut back on – or cut out entirely – those with less oomph for your operations.

“Small businesses either attempt too many ways to produce sales simultaneously or go with the ‘hot’ sales method of the month,” says Hequet. Business owners need to research what ways work best.

And if you don’t know where your customers come from, ask them! Ask all first-time callers “How did you hear about us?” and collect the answers.

Dave Bakke of the website Money Crashers (www.moneycrashers.com) points out that social media – Facebook, Twitter and the like – can offer free or inexpensive opportunities to market your services that may be as effective as more expensive traditional advertising channels.

In a related issue, do you belong – and pay dues – to a host of business organizations in which you have little or no involvement? Drop out, says CPA Thomas Scanlon of Borgida & Co. in Manchester, Conn.

And Hequet points to another likely expendable form of promotion: “institutional marketing” that’s solely aimed at “keeping your name out there” for community support. “When a customer wants to make a purchase, the fact that you placed an ad in the high school or Little League program won’t be one of the reasons they choose to do business with you,” he says. There’s nothing wrong, and plenty right, with supporting your community – but don’t consider that part of your marketing and promotional efforts.

Office supplies: If you’re not already signed up for your office supply retailer’s rewards program, you’re probably missing out. Bakke notes that the discounts you get for accumulated purchases can add up to important savings.

Vehicle insurance: Check if your company vehicles are over-insured, says John O’Donnell, chief knowledge officer for Online Trading Academy. Can you afford a higher deductible or a lower replacement value? Are you paying twice for the same coverage – like towing insurance both through your insurer and through a motorist’s club?

At the same time, don’t overreact: As CPA Scanlon points out, having too little insurance is a huge risk you don’t want to take on.

Cellphone insurance: This kind of insurance, though, is probably expendable for almost all of us. It seems like such a small amount – $5 to $11 a month tacked on your cellphone bill – but over a two year period that can add up to $100 or more per phone. Not only that, but for higher-end smartphones, you can still have a deductible of as much as $200 – and you’re limited to as few as two claims a year. Instead, see if you can include your cellphones in your general business policy. Or set aside money to replace or repair equipment when it gets lost, stolen or damaged. At the very least, research third-party alternatives to your cell provider’s insurance; some provide a better deal at a lower price.

Credit card processing fees: You have to accept credit cards if you want fast payment on your invoices, but take time to research alternative processing providers, says DeKesha Williams, a business strategist with Vizions Consulting.

Erik Gunn

On the Money

CUTTING AND SPENDINGYou can improve your bottom line by cutting certain expenses, but sometimes you need to spend more

By Erik Gunn

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“There are key functions or processes in any

business that if eliminated would place the

company in jeopardy of losing market

share or core customers.

Don’t use an axe; use a surgical knife.”Ron Hequet

Technology: Williams also suggests looking closely at things like website fees, your cellphone and office phone service, and fax expenses. Online presence is mandatory, but low-cost alternatives are proliferating for all of these. Check them out.

Utilities: When did you last have an energy audit of your office? Bakke points out that your local power company probably offers that as a free service, and can help you find ways to cut your bill for heating and electricity.

Customers: Wait, what? Cut customers? Yes – within reason. Consider reducing your service area, especially if outlying regions are less profitable. “The smaller geographical area you cover, the more you save on time and gas,” notes Scanlon, the Connecticut CPA. And while it may seem easier said than done, ease yourself out of relationships with the “pain-in-the-neck” clients, he adds. “It frees up time and energy to focus on nice clients.”

WHERE TO SPEND

Tools and trucks: In the trades especially, your vehicles and your tools and equipment are two of your most important assets. Don’t overpay, but don’t skimp, either, when making the choice of what to buy or investing in maintenance and repairs. “You need your vehicles and equipment in good working order,” says Boyd, the St. Louis consultant.

Technology: You can make smart choices that will save you money on tech, but don’t try cutting it out entirely – tablets, smartphones, networked computers are all here to stay, and they are part of your business infrastructure, whether you know it – or like it – or not, Scanlon points out.

Marketing and service: “Don’t cut down on your social media,” says Scanlon. “This is the way of the world now.” Don’t cut corners on appearance and image, either: prospects and existing customers alike buy perception. And don’t skimp on personalized service, he adds: “This is what keeps your customers coming back and makes you referable.”

To that, DeKesha Williams adds that you can’t simply do without marketing or advertising of any kind. And make sure customer engagement – finding ways to cement the relationship between your business and the people whom you serve – is part of what you’re investing in, she says.

BEYOND CUTTING AND SPENDING

Ultimately, whether cutting costs or spending more, you don’t just act blindly. You need to make informed decisions, based on sound evidence and rational analysis – not just of how you spend your money, but of the service, product or provider you’re spending it on.

And as Ron Hequet points out, any cost-cutting campaign is just an emergency first step. The key is what comes next: Creating a plan for growth. “Growth without a documented plan and the preparation of the talent to act is a wish, not a plan,” Hequet says.

And if all you have is a wish, in a year or even less, you’re likely to be forced to make more and deeper cuts all over again. And then you might not even have the chance to decide how you can invest more because the money to do so just won’t be there. GOMC

ABOUT THE AUTHORErik Gunn is a magazine writer and editor in Racine, Wis., where he operates Great Lakes Editorial Services.

www.gomcmag.com


utting expenses might seem like a sign of trouble, but it doesn’t have to be. Even the most profitable

business can benefit from a long, hard look at how it spends and where it can rein in expenses.

That’s only one side of the equation, though. The other side is determining where you might profitably spend more – and the right decision there can be just as important to your long-term success.

Of course, each of those choices sooner or later brings on what I call the Goldilocks

moment: You don’t want to spend too much, and you don’t want to spend too little – you’ve got to figure out what is just right.

As business consultant, coach and speaker, Ron Hequet of Weatherford, Texas, points out, decisions about cutting and spending are deeply intertwined. Hequet was one of a number of business experts who recently offered me their insights on the twin questions of what to cut and where to spend more.

Ideally, says Hequet, a cost-cutting plan should be part of a much bigger picture: A plan to boost your business to increase profits – or as he puts it, “a plan to sell your way out of a decrease in profitability.”

Even if cutbacks are urgent, you should still proceed with care. “There are key functions or processes in any business that if eliminated would place the company in jeopardy of losing market share or core customers,” says Hequet, whose website is http://profitandcashstrategist.com. “Don’t use an axe; use a surgical knife.”

WHERE TO CUT

Anemic promotion: Look closely at your ad spending, suggests Ken Boyd, author of Cost Accounting for Dummies and a St. Louis-based small-business finance consultant. Where do you get the bulk of your referrals – the Yellow Pages? An online listing? Industry publications? Focus on the ones that deliver and cut back on – or cut out entirely – those with less oomph for your operations.

“Small businesses either attempt too many ways to produce sales simultaneously or go with the ‘hot’ sales method of the month,” says Hequet. Business owners need to research what ways work best.

And if you don’t know where your customers come from, ask them! Ask all first-time callers “How did you hear about us?” and collect the answers.

Dave Bakke of the website Money Crashers (www.moneycrashers.com) points out that social media – Facebook, Twitter and the like – can offer free or inexpensive opportunities to market your services that may be as effective as more expensive traditional advertising channels.

In a related issue, do you belong – and pay dues – to a host of business organizations in which you have little or no involvement? Drop out, says CPA Thomas Scanlon of Borgida & Co. in Manchester, Conn.

And Hequet points to another likely expendable form of promotion: “institutional marketing” that’s solely aimed at “keeping your name out there” for community support. “When a customer wants to make a purchase, the fact that you placed an ad in the high school or Little League program won’t be one of the reasons they choose to do business with you,” he says. There’s nothing wrong, and plenty right, with supporting your community – but don’t consider that part of your marketing and promotional efforts.

Office supplies: If you’re not already signed up for your office supply retailer’s rewards program, you’re probably missing out. Bakke notes that the discounts you get for accumulated purchases can add up to important savings.

Vehicle insurance: Check if your company vehicles are over-insured, says John O’Donnell, chief knowledge officer for Online Trading Academy. Can you afford a higher deductible or a lower replacement value? Are you paying twice for the same coverage – like towing insurance both through your insurer and through a motorist’s club?

At the same time, don’t overreact: As CPA Scanlon points out, having too little insurance is a huge risk you don’t want to take on.

Cellphone insurance: This kind of insurance, though, is probably expendable for almost all of us. It seems like such a small amount – $5 to $11 a month tacked on your cellphone bill – but over a two year period that can add up to $100 or more per phone. Not only that, but for higher-end smartphones, you can still have a deductible of as much as $200 – and you’re limited to as few as two claims a year. Instead, see if you can include your cellphones in your general business policy. Or set aside money to replace or repair equipment when it gets lost, stolen or damaged. At the very least, research third-party alternatives to your cell provider’s insurance; some provide a better deal at a lower price.

Credit card processing fees: You have to accept credit cards if you want fast payment on your invoices, but take time to research alternative processing providers, says DeKesha Williams, a business strategist with Vizions Consulting.

Erik Gunn

On the Money

CUTTING AND SPENDINGYou can improve your bottom line by cutting certain expenses, but sometimes you need to spend more

By Erik Gunn

C

“There are key functions or processes in any

business that if eliminated would place the

company in jeopardy of losing market

share or core customers.

Don’t use an axe; use a surgical knife.”Ron Hequet

Technology: Williams also suggests looking closely at things like website fees, your cellphone and office phone service, and fax expenses. Online presence is mandatory, but low-cost alternatives are proliferating for all of these. Check them out.

Utilities: When did you last have an energy audit of your office? Bakke points out that your local power company probably offers that as a free service, and can help you find ways to cut your bill for heating and electricity.

Customers: Wait, what? Cut customers? Yes – within reason. Consider reducing your service area, especially if outlying regions are less profitable. “The smaller geographical area you cover, the more you save on time and gas,” notes Scanlon, the Connecticut CPA. And while it may seem easier said than done, ease yourself out of relationships with the “pain-in-the-neck” clients, he adds. “It frees up time and energy to focus on nice clients.”

WHERE TO SPEND

Tools and trucks: In the trades especially, your vehicles and your tools and equipment are two of your most important assets. Don’t overpay, but don’t skimp, either, when making the choice of what to buy or investing in maintenance and repairs. “You need your vehicles and equipment in good working order,” says Boyd, the St. Louis consultant.

Technology: You can make smart choices that will save you money on tech, but don’t try cutting it out entirely – tablets, smartphones, networked computers are all here to stay, and they are part of your business infrastructure, whether you know it – or like it – or not, Scanlon points out.

Marketing and service: “Don’t cut down on your social media,” says Scanlon. “This is the way of the world now.” Don’t cut corners on appearance and image, either: prospects and existing customers alike buy perception. And don’t skimp on personalized service, he adds: “This is what keeps your customers coming back and makes you referable.”

To that, DeKesha Williams adds that you can’t simply do without marketing or advertising of any kind. And make sure customer engagement – finding ways to cement the relationship between your business and the people whom you serve – is part of what you’re investing in, she says.

BEYOND CUTTING AND SPENDING

Ultimately, whether cutting costs or spending more, you don’t just act blindly. You need to make informed decisions, based on sound evidence and rational analysis – not just of how you spend your money, but of the service, product or provider you’re spending it on.

And as Ron Hequet points out, any cost-cutting campaign is just an emergency first step. The key is what comes next: Creating a plan for growth. “Growth without a documented plan and the preparation of the talent to act is a wish, not a plan,” Hequet says.

And if all you have is a wish, in a year or even less, you’re likely to be forced to make more and deeper cuts all over again. And then you might not even have the chance to decide how you can invest more because the money to do so just won’t be there. GOMC

ABOUT THE AUTHORErik Gunn is a magazine writer and editor in Racine, Wis., where he operates Great Lakes Editorial Services.

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1. SIOUX CORP. STEAM GENERATOR The SF-50 Steam-Flo steam generator from Sioux Corp. is designed for

accelerating the curing process in precast concrete, degassing tanks and thawing frozen pipes. The 50 hp boiler unit (stationary or trailer mounted) produces up to 1,725 pounds per hour of saturated steam vapor. The generator operates at 15 psi and is available with diesel, LP or natural gas-fired burners. 888/763-8833; www.sioux.com.

2. AUTOMATION PRODUCTS GROUP MODBUS NETWORK DISPLAY The Modbus network display from Automation Products Group (APG) can

operate in sniffer or master mode to locally display volume, level, distance and/or pressure readings from up to 10 sensors in a Modbus RTU network. Readings are presented as a five-digit display with 0.4-inch characters for at-a-glance readability. 888/525-7300; www.apgsensors.com.

3. NK TECHNOLOGIES POWER MONITORING SENSOR The APN series power monitoring sensor from NK Technologies measures

three phases of current and voltage and computes 14 values necessary to track power usage in the RS485 Modbus RTU format. The monitor uses current transformers to measure amperes. The line voltage connects directly to the transducer, up to 600 volts AC. 800/959-4014; www.nktechnologies.com.

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The Skullerz 8950 bump cap and Skullerz 8960 bump cap with LED lighting from Ergodyne are designed for applications with overhead hazards that do not require a hard hat.

Popular in Europe and gaining acceptance in the United States, bump caps are not designed to replace hard hats, says Andy Olson, senior product manager for Ergodyne. “If you’re in an application where your employer requires it or a situation dictates that you need to be wearing a hard hat, that is absolutely what the worker should be wearing,” he says, explaining that hard hats are designed to protect against object-generated impact, while bump caps are designed to protect against worker-generated impact.

“If something can fall on your head and cause an injury – that’s a hard hat application,” Olson says. “However, if the risk is the worker making contact with something overhead, it’s just that – a bump. For these types of lower category but still dangerous risks, a bump cap is an effective tool in reducing head injuries.”

Olson says the common complaint about bump caps is they’re uncomfortable – they don’t fit well, they’re hot and they don’t look great.

Keeping those concerns in mind, Ergodyne set out to create a protective cap that was comfortable and cool. An angled rear closure (that fits right under the protruding bump on the back of most heads) helps secure the cap, while strategically placed ventilation provides airflow through the impact-resistant ABS plastic shell and washable nylon fabric cover.

Available in short brim or baseball-style long brim in black and navy, the caps can be embroidered with a company’s logo.

“We take a lot of pride in our design, creating products that workers want to wear, and this cap is no exception,” Olson says. “We try to give workers flexibility, so not only is it protective, they look nice. And if workers look nice, they’re more inclined to wear it.”

Both the 8950 and 8960 with LED lighting in the brim (powered by four replaceable lithium batteries) are designed to meet EN 812:2012 safety standards. The LED caps have a bulb life of approximately 100,000 hours and are available with two brim lights for up to 50 feet of illumination, two lights under the brim for close-up tasks or four lights for maximum visibility. 800/225-8238; www.ergodyne.com.

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4. SNAP-ON ROLLING TOOLBOX The Dog Box rolling toolbox from Snap-on Industrial is available in three

sizes. The KRDB18 small box (18 inches long, 10 inches wide and 13 1/4 inches tall) and medium-sized KRDB24 (24 by 12 by 12 inches) have an interchangeable steel wagon-style or soft nylon handle. The KRDB265 large box (26 by 14 3/4 by 17 1/4 inches) has five drawers while the KRDB269 has nine drawers. Both models come with a wagon-style handle. 262/656-5337; www.snapon.com.

5. HONDA GXR120 RAMMER ENGINE The GXR120 general-purpose engine from Honda is designed for equipment

used to compact soil or other granular material. The engine has a displacement of 121cc and can power 110- to 175-pound rammers at multiple altitudes. The cast-iron cylinder sleeve and carbon-steel, dual ball bearing crankshaft provide improved engine strength for rammer applications. 678/339-2600; www. powerequipment.honda.com.

6. BLACKMER SLIDING VANE PUMPS XL Series sliding vane pumps from Blackmer are designed to meet the unique

handling characteristics of crude oil produced from shale formations. The pumps are available in five sizes (1.25 to 4 inches) with flow rates from 17 to 345 gpm and working pressures up to 350 psi in temperatures to 300 degrees F. 616/241-1611; www.blackmer.com.

7. GEHL Z45 COMPACT EXCAVATOR The Z45 GEN:2 compact excavator from Gehl has a 37.7 hp electronically

controlled Yanmar Tier 4 emissions-certified diesel engine that consumes 20 percent less fuel than previous models. The excavator weighs 10,417 pounds, has a digging depth of 11 feet 7.8 inches and bucket breakout force of 6,497 pounds. 800/628-0491; www.gehl.com.

8. TADANO ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE The GR-150XL rough terrain crane from Tadano America Corp. has a 15-ton

capacity and six-section, full-power, synchronized telescoping boom that extends 17.4 to 78 feet and an 11.8- or 18-foot, two-stage offset jib. Both crane and drive operations can be performed from the cab, mounted on a rotating superstructure. 281/869-0030; www.tadanoamerica.com.

9. CONVEYOR COMPONENTS BELT ALIGNMENT The Model VA belt alignment control from Conveyor Components features

a conveyor roller with sealed bearings, four bar linkage and double pole/double throw microswitch. The roller detects belt runoff and triggers the first pole of the microswitch to sound a warning alarm, illuminates an indicator light or stops the conveyor when the vertical belt strays beyond 10 degrees from horizontal. The second pole is triggered when the belt strays 25 degrees from horizontal and can be wired to stop the conveyor motor. 800/233-3233; www. conveyorcomponents.com.

10. KOHLER MOBILE GENERATORS The mobile generator line from Kohler Power Systems includes 11 diesel

gensets ranging from 35 kVA to 680 kVA and four liquid-propane gensets, ranging from 30 kVA to 125 kVA. The mobile diesel generators are Tier 4 compliant and feature Kohler’s KDI engine (35 to 70 kVA models). 800/544-2444; www.kohlerpower.com.

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11. FELLING TRAILERS BI-FOLD RAMP OPTION The hydraulic bi-fold ramp option from Felling Trailers extends an 11-foot

bi-fold ramp. When used with Felling’s double incline Beavertail, the ramp creates an 8-degree load angle for low-clearance equipment. The hydraulic bi-fold ramps are available in 45-inch and full-width options on all Low Pro Tag trailers and MX-Series semi trailers. 800/245-2809; www.felling.com.

12. KNIPEX TOOLS X-CUT PLIERS X-Cut pliers from KNIPEX Tools have a compact, box-joint diagonal cutter.

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13. HAMMERHEAD WET-OUT TABLE The pneumatically-controlled wet-out table from HammerHead Trenchless

Equipment features a powered conveyor system, enabling rollers to be raised or lowered to a preset gap, while variable-speed controls, forward and reverse operation offer ease of installation. The table is designed for 2- to 12-inch diameter liners. A roller bed attachment is available. 800/331-6653; www. hammerheadtrenchless.com.

14. EZSTRIP TR MUNCHER GRINDERThe EZstrip TR Muncher grinder from Moyno features equal thrust offset

cutters that capture and reduce large solids for maceration. The angled cutter stack and upflow design rejects hard objects, reducing the risk of damage to the cutter teeth. Other features include built-in trash trap with clean-out ports, low cutter tip speeds, low power and low noise level. 877/486-6966; www.moyno.com.

15. CHEMINEER STATIC MIXER The Kenics KMX-V static mixer from Chemineer is designed for fluids with

extreme viscosity or volume ratios. Features include cross-stream mixing and flow splitting for rapid blending. Other features include proprietary V-shaped blades, liquid dispersion/gas-liquid contacting, standard dimensions to 24 inches, injectors designed to optimize process and high volumetric flow ratios. 800/643-0641; www.chemineer.com.

16. BOMAG VIBRATORY TAMPERS BT60, BT65 and BVT65 vibratory tampers from BOMAG Americas include

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17. BENKO RAILCAR ACCESS PLATFORM GREEN railcar access platforms from Benko Products can be customized to

meet the demands of any size operation. The access and fall protection line includes flat ramp, telescoping and self-leveling stair gangways, truck and railcar loading racks, stationary and portable platforms, loading/vapor arms, spill containment pans, portable transloading carts, horizontal lifeline systems, caged ladders, pipe racks and custom structures. 440/934-2180; www.benkoproducts.com.

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HR2611F pistol grip and HR2621 D-handle 1-inch rotary hammers from Makita U.S.A. feature Anti-Vibration Technology, an internal counterbalance system, and deliver 2.1 ft-lbs of impact, as well as three-mode operation: rotation only, hammering with rotation or chipping only. Additional features include sequential impact timing, variable-speed trigger and 40 bit angle settings. Applications include overhead drilling into concrete, wood and metal. 800/462-5482; www.makitausa.com.

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20. SEI BLADDER FUEL TANK MONITORING The TacFuels monitoring system from Varec, available through SEI Industries,

monitors fuel volumes from remote locations in real time. The system includes data collection units, flowmeters and fuel gauges, along with a mobile laptop and hand-held computers with proprietary software. Features include leak detection alarm, overfill alarm and auditable inventory management. 855/734-8265; www.sei-ind.com.

21. SPIRE METERING ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER The RH40 hand-held ultrasonic flowmeter from Spire Metering Technology,

formerly Shenitech, is designed to deliver fast, nonintrusive flow and energy measurement across an array of pipe sizes (0.5 to 120 inches in diameter) and applications. Weighing 1 pound, the meter has Bluetooth interface and smartphone or PC connectivity for data downloading, visualization and analysis. 888/738-0188; www.spiremt.com.

22. FRANKLIN ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS SR Series submersible pumps from Franklin Electric are designed for municipal

and industrial applications. Features include fully welded impellers and diffusers. Available in two models, the 6-inch pump delivers flow up to 400 gpm, while the 8-inch pump delivers up to 650 gpm. 866/271-2859; www.franklinwater.com.

23. REELCRAFT STAINLESS STEEL HOSE REEL The hand-crank HS37000 L hose reel from Reelcraft holds 100 feet of 1-inch

hose. Made of corrosion-resistant 304L grade stainless steel, the reel, rated at 500 psi, features a stainless steel brake, welded drum and vibration-proof fasteners. Two motor-drive models are available (12-volt DC explosion proof and 115-volt AC). 800/444-3134; www.reelcraft.com.

24. COXREELS FULL-FLOW FLUID PATH Model 1175 and 1185 Series reels from Coxreels feature a swept outlet riser

for maximum full-flow fluid path. Other features include one-piece, all-welded A-frame base designed to handle 1- and 1 1/2-inch I.D. hose. 800/269-7335; www.coxreels.com.

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25. OPTRONICS COMBO LAMP The 9-inch, half-inch thick STL68 Combo Lamp from Optronics International

is a combination LED stop, tail, turn and backup light that mounts to the vehicle surface. 800/364-5483; www.optronics.com.

26. MCELROY SHELTER AND PIPE-HANDLING SYSTEMThe QuickCamp shelter and pipe-handling system from McElroy

Manufacturing enables operators to butt fuse polyethylene pipe from 8-inch IPS to 36-inch O.D. within a lighted, insulated and climate-controlled enclosure. A single operator can load and align pipe by remote control from inside the shelter with the MegaMc PolyHorse. The 21-foot-8-inch by 24-foot-7-inch shelter houses a hydraulically-powered 1236/900 or 824/630 fusion carriage with room for an office, breakroom or storage. It also includes electrical outlets and can be set up by two people. 918/836-8611; www.mcelroy.com/fusion.

27. ISUZU 2014, 2015 N-SERIES DIESEL MODELS Isuzu Commercial Truck of America introduced its lineup of 2014 and 2015

model year N-Series diesel trucks. The 2014 NPR ECO-Max features increased frontal area, enabling non-air-deflector models to handle bodies with inside heights up to 85 inches. The 2015 NPR-HD, NQR and NRR models feature the 4J 3.0 liter, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with Denso air conditioning compressor, along with 19.5-inch Bridgestone M895 low rolling resistant tires for improved fuel efficiency. 866/441-9638; www.isuzucv.com.

28. JOHN DEERE PAYLOAD SCALE The LOADRITE L2180 payload scale from John Deere, in association with

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29. GUARDAIR PNEUMATIC GUN VACThe pneumatic Flexible Gun Vac from Guardair Corp. has an 18-inch by 1

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30. OX BODIES STAMPEDE ULTRALIGHT DUMP BODIES The Stampede Ultralight series of dump bodies from Ox Bodies is

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31. GO POWER FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS Solar Flex solar panels from Go Power use monocrystalline cells to produce

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25. OPTRONICS COMBO LAMP The 9-inch, half-inch thick STL68 Combo Lamp from Optronics International

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26. MCELROY SHELTER AND PIPE-HANDLING SYSTEMThe QuickCamp shelter and pipe-handling system from McElroy

Manufacturing enables operators to butt fuse polyethylene pipe from 8-inch IPS to 36-inch O.D. within a lighted, insulated and climate-controlled enclosure. A single operator can load and align pipe by remote control from inside the shelter with the MegaMc PolyHorse. The 21-foot-8-inch by 24-foot-7-inch shelter houses a hydraulically-powered 1236/900 or 824/630 fusion carriage with room for an office, breakroom or storage. It also includes electrical outlets and can be set up by two people. 918/836-8611; www.mcelroy.com/fusion.

27. ISUZU 2014, 2015 N-SERIES DIESEL MODELS Isuzu Commercial Truck of America introduced its lineup of 2014 and 2015

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28. JOHN DEERE PAYLOAD SCALE The LOADRITE L2180 payload scale from John Deere, in association with

Trimble, is designed for four-wheel-drive loaders with the JDLink Ultimate telematics system. Available on 444K and 844K models, the scale gives quarry and aggregate operations real-time access to total bucket loads, trucks loaded and totals by material. The cab monitor accommodates an optional printer for outputting load tickets or end-of-shift reports in the field. 800/503-3373; www.johndeere.com.

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30. OX BODIES STAMPEDE ULTRALIGHT DUMP BODIES The Stampede Ultralight series of dump bodies from Ox Bodies is

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AXION LAUNCHES RECYCLED PLASTICS DIVISIONAXION International Holdings launched subsidiary AXION Recycled

Plastics Inc. following the acquisition of Y City Recycling of Zanesville, Ohio. The company generated approximately $2 million in revenues between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2013. AXION anticipates quarterly revenues of $4 to $5 million for the recycled plastics division.

PELICAN NAMES DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Pelican Products named Christopher Allen director of worldwide environmental health and safety. He has 25 years experience in environmental health and safety.

HINO DELIVERS 10,000TH TRUCK TO PENSKE

Hino Trucks commemorated delivery of the 10,000th Hino truck to Penske Truck Leasing at Hino’s plant in Williamstown, W.Va. The 2015 model 168A is part of Hino’s Class 6 and 7 conventional truck line.

BJM PUMPS NAMES MIDWEST REGIONAL MANAGER

BJM Pumps named Gary Brown Midwest regional sales manager. He replaces Chuck Emmerling who retired after 40 years in the pump industry.

ARMSTRONG NAMES GLOBAL MARKETING MANAGER

Armstrong Fluid Technology named Wayne Rose global marketing manager-pumps. He will be responsible for Suction Guides and Flo-Tex valves, as well as Armstrong’s portfolio of pumps, with an emphasis on the company’s Design Envelope pump models.

BREITLING ENERGY ACQUIRES INTEREST IN WELLS, DRILLING SITES

Breitling Energy Corp. acquired 35 percent interest in 53 producing wells and 15 drilling sites in Texas from Gaston Kearby for $3.2 million.

NU FLOW EXPANDS INTO MARITIME INDUSTRY

Nu Flow partnered with Drydocks World of Dubai to bring its pipe restoration products to global marine vessels. Drydocks installs lining inside U.S. marine vessels, including two dozen aircraft carriers.

INDUSOFT RECEIVES MOBILE APPS AWARD

InduSoft received the 2014 Engineers’ Choice award from Control Engineering in the Software – Mobile Apps for Controls, Automation, Instrumentation category for its Enhanced Studio Mobile Access software.

SOUTHEASTERN EQUIPMENT NAMES MANAGERS, SALES REP

Southeastern Equipment Company named Roy Manning parts manager at its Perrysburg, Ohio, location and Scott Poole operations manager at the Evansville, Ind., location. Tim Johnson also rejoined the company as sales representative at the Perrysburg office.

ISUZU MARKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN U.S. MARKETIsuzu Commercial Truck of America celebrates 30 years in the U.S.

market this year. The KS22, the first Isuzu truck in America, arrived at the Port of Jacksonville, Fla., on Nov. 10, 1984.

BALDWIN FILTERS NAMES DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL REPORTING

Baldwin Filters promoted Tawnia Wood from controller to director of financial reporting and analysis.

CONTINENTAL NAMES MANAGEMENT TEAMContinental Tire the Americas appointed a new management team to

its commercial vehicle tire group. Federico Jimenez will be responsible for managing sales and marketing. Marco Rabe was named director of truck tire technologies. Terry Smouter will manage business development in the truck tire group. James Matarelli was appointed Western regional manager for truck tires, replacing David Gibson, who moved to Continental’s north region. Mat Livigni, previously north region manager, will head the Canadian market.

ELECTRO STATIC RELEASES AEGIS REPAIR HANDBOOK

The AEGIS Shaft Grounding Ring Motor Repair Handbook from Electro Static Technology describes best practices for protecting motor bearings from electrical damage. The book explains how to diagnose electrical bearing damage caused by variable-frequency drives, also known as inverters. It also explains best practices for preventing damage to motors of various sizes and horsepower. The book can be downloaded at www.est-aegis.com/bearing.

E2S SIGNALS RECEIVES CERTIFICATION, DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

E2S Warning Signals received TR CU certification and Declaration of Conformity for Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. The TR CU Declaration of Conformity certifies compliance to the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Community and fulfillment of safety regulations. TR CU Certificate of Conformity for the Customs Union for safety of equipment used in explosive atmospheres is mandatory for electrical equipment that is operated or installed in hazardous areas.

MCCARTY EQUIPMENT ACQUIRES ALTERNATIVE HOSE, OPENS BRANCH

McCarty Equipment Co., a subsidiary of Houston-based GHX Industrial and The United Distribution Group, acquired the assets and operations of Alternative Hose in Bakersfield, Calif. McCarty also opened a 10,000-square-foot facility in Greeley, Colo. Jack Clevenger was named branch manager.

MCCLOSKEY INTERNATIONAL CREATES TRENCHLESS EQUIPMENT DIVISION

McCloskey International created a trenchless equipment division to supply horizontal directional drilling equipment to the oil and gas, construction and development markets.

FLARE INDUSTRIES, JORDAN TECHNOLOGIES FORM PARENT COMPANY

Flare Industries and Jordan Technologies formed AEREON, a parent company that provides a single-source supplier of environmentally compliant gas and vapor combustion, handling and recovery equipment.

REED MANUFACTURING REDESIGNS WEBSITE

Reed Manufacturing Co.’s redesigned website, www.reedmfgco.com, includes tool training videos, new products, promotions and distributor locator.

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UNITED CENTRAL NAMED ANSUL DIAMOND ALLIANCE PARTNER

United Central Industrial Supply Co. of Bristol, Tenn., was named an ANSUL Triple Diamond Alliance Partner, the highest of three distributor levels. The recognition is based on yearly measurable sales goals established by Tyco Fire Protection Products.

TARGET LOGISTICS COMPLETES BUILDOUT, REMODELS LODGE

Target Logistics completed the buildout of Judson Lodge, a temporary workforce housing facility in Williams County, N.D. The lodge features hotel-like bedrooms and a game room. The company also is in the process of remodeling Cheecham Lodge, formerly Chard Open Camp in Alberta, Canada. Major renovations are scheduled for completion by fall. The lodge will have 278 beds, recreation, dining and fitness facilities.

EXTRA ENERGY, HOLLAND SERVICES FORM ALLIANCE

Extra Energy Solutions, a service provider specializing in the oil and gas industry for water management and enhanced oil recovery, formed a strategic alliance with Holland Services, a national land service company. The partnership ties the core businesses of Extra Energy Solutions to the expanded service of Holland Services.

TRELLEBORG SUPPLIES HARDWAREFOR CHINA PROJECT

Trelleborg completed its first oil and gas floatover project in China, supplying hardware for the BoZhong 35-2 COEEC offshore platform in Tianjin.

TBEI NAMES GENERAL MANAGERTruck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI)

named Steve McDonough general manager for its DuraClass manufacturing facility in Tishomingo, Miss.

TOSHIBA INTERNATIONAL REALIGNS MOTORS AND DRIVES DIVISION

Toshiba International Corp. combined its motors and adjustable drives divisions into one division, enabling TIC to test its motors and ASDs as a complete system. The new structure includes R&D, manufacturing, sales, field services and training.

OPTRONICS RELEASES VEHICLE LIGHTING CATALOG

Optronics International released its 2014 lighting product catalog. The catalog includes 523 new products and is available for download from the company’s website, www.optronicsinc.com. GOMC

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AXION LAUNCHES RECYCLED PLASTICS DIVISIONAXION International Holdings launched subsidiary AXION Recycled

Plastics Inc. following the acquisition of Y City Recycling of Zanesville, Ohio. The company generated approximately $2 million in revenues between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2013. AXION anticipates quarterly revenues of $4 to $5 million for the recycled plastics division.

PELICAN NAMES DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Pelican Products named Christopher Allen director of worldwide environmental health and safety. He has 25 years experience in environmental health and safety.

HINO DELIVERS 10,000TH TRUCK TO PENSKE

Hino Trucks commemorated delivery of the 10,000th Hino truck to Penske Truck Leasing at Hino’s plant in Williamstown, W.Va. The 2015 model 168A is part of Hino’s Class 6 and 7 conventional truck line.

BJM PUMPS NAMES MIDWEST REGIONAL MANAGER

BJM Pumps named Gary Brown Midwest regional sales manager. He replaces Chuck Emmerling who retired after 40 years in the pump industry.

ARMSTRONG NAMES GLOBAL MARKETING MANAGER

Armstrong Fluid Technology named Wayne Rose global marketing manager-pumps. He will be responsible for Suction Guides and Flo-Tex valves, as well as Armstrong’s portfolio of pumps, with an emphasis on the company’s Design Envelope pump models.

BREITLING ENERGY ACQUIRES INTEREST IN WELLS, DRILLING SITES

Breitling Energy Corp. acquired 35 percent interest in 53 producing wells and 15 drilling sites in Texas from Gaston Kearby for $3.2 million.

NU FLOW EXPANDS INTO MARITIME INDUSTRY

Nu Flow partnered with Drydocks World of Dubai to bring its pipe restoration products to global marine vessels. Drydocks installs lining inside U.S. marine vessels, including two dozen aircraft carriers.

INDUSOFT RECEIVES MOBILE APPS AWARD

InduSoft received the 2014 Engineers’ Choice award from Control Engineering in the Software – Mobile Apps for Controls, Automation, Instrumentation category for its Enhanced Studio Mobile Access software.

SOUTHEASTERN EQUIPMENT NAMES MANAGERS, SALES REP

Southeastern Equipment Company named Roy Manning parts manager at its Perrysburg, Ohio, location and Scott Poole operations manager at the Evansville, Ind., location. Tim Johnson also rejoined the company as sales representative at the Perrysburg office.

ISUZU MARKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN U.S. MARKETIsuzu Commercial Truck of America celebrates 30 years in the U.S.

market this year. The KS22, the first Isuzu truck in America, arrived at the Port of Jacksonville, Fla., on Nov. 10, 1984.

BALDWIN FILTERS NAMES DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL REPORTING

Baldwin Filters promoted Tawnia Wood from controller to director of financial reporting and analysis.

CONTINENTAL NAMES MANAGEMENT TEAMContinental Tire the Americas appointed a new management team to

its commercial vehicle tire group. Federico Jimenez will be responsible for managing sales and marketing. Marco Rabe was named director of truck tire technologies. Terry Smouter will manage business development in the truck tire group. James Matarelli was appointed Western regional manager for truck tires, replacing David Gibson, who moved to Continental’s north region. Mat Livigni, previously north region manager, will head the Canadian market.

ELECTRO STATIC RELEASES AEGIS REPAIR HANDBOOK

The AEGIS Shaft Grounding Ring Motor Repair Handbook from Electro Static Technology describes best practices for protecting motor bearings from electrical damage. The book explains how to diagnose electrical bearing damage caused by variable-frequency drives, also known as inverters. It also explains best practices for preventing damage to motors of various sizes and horsepower. The book can be downloaded at www.est-aegis.com/bearing.

E2S SIGNALS RECEIVES CERTIFICATION, DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

E2S Warning Signals received TR CU certification and Declaration of Conformity for Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. The TR CU Declaration of Conformity certifies compliance to the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Community and fulfillment of safety regulations. TR CU Certificate of Conformity for the Customs Union for safety of equipment used in explosive atmospheres is mandatory for electrical equipment that is operated or installed in hazardous areas.

MCCARTY EQUIPMENT ACQUIRES ALTERNATIVE HOSE, OPENS BRANCH

McCarty Equipment Co., a subsidiary of Houston-based GHX Industrial and The United Distribution Group, acquired the assets and operations of Alternative Hose in Bakersfield, Calif. McCarty also opened a 10,000-square-foot facility in Greeley, Colo. Jack Clevenger was named branch manager.

MCCLOSKEY INTERNATIONAL CREATES TRENCHLESS EQUIPMENT DIVISION

McCloskey International created a trenchless equipment division to supply horizontal directional drilling equipment to the oil and gas, construction and development markets.

FLARE INDUSTRIES, JORDAN TECHNOLOGIES FORM PARENT COMPANY

Flare Industries and Jordan Technologies formed AEREON, a parent company that provides a single-source supplier of environmentally compliant gas and vapor combustion, handling and recovery equipment.

REED MANUFACTURING REDESIGNS WEBSITE

Reed Manufacturing Co.’s redesigned website, www.reedmfgco.com, includes tool training videos, new products, promotions and distributor locator.

Industry News

Wayne Rose

Tawnia Wood

Send in your Industry News Send your company’s latest business news to [email protected]. Newsworthy items may include business expansion, honors and awards, new contract announcements, employee promotions and executive hires, and new services. You may send high-resolution digital photos with the news releases.

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UNITED CENTRAL NAMED ANSUL DIAMOND ALLIANCE PARTNER

United Central Industrial Supply Co. of Bristol, Tenn., was named an ANSUL Triple Diamond Alliance Partner, the highest of three distributor levels. The recognition is based on yearly measurable sales goals established by Tyco Fire Protection Products.

TARGET LOGISTICS COMPLETES BUILDOUT, REMODELS LODGE

Target Logistics completed the buildout of Judson Lodge, a temporary workforce housing facility in Williams County, N.D. The lodge features hotel-like bedrooms and a game room. The company also is in the process of remodeling Cheecham Lodge, formerly Chard Open Camp in Alberta, Canada. Major renovations are scheduled for completion by fall. The lodge will have 278 beds, recreation, dining and fitness facilities.

EXTRA ENERGY, HOLLAND SERVICES FORM ALLIANCE

Extra Energy Solutions, a service provider specializing in the oil and gas industry for water management and enhanced oil recovery, formed a strategic alliance with Holland Services, a national land service company. The partnership ties the core businesses of Extra Energy Solutions to the expanded service of Holland Services.

TRELLEBORG SUPPLIES HARDWAREFOR CHINA PROJECT

Trelleborg completed its first oil and gas floatover project in China, supplying hardware for the BoZhong 35-2 COEEC offshore platform in Tianjin.

TBEI NAMES GENERAL MANAGERTruck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI)

named Steve McDonough general manager for its DuraClass manufacturing facility in Tishomingo, Miss.

TOSHIBA INTERNATIONAL REALIGNS MOTORS AND DRIVES DIVISION

Toshiba International Corp. combined its motors and adjustable drives divisions into one division, enabling TIC to test its motors and ASDs as a complete system. The new structure includes R&D, manufacturing, sales, field services and training.

OPTRONICS RELEASES VEHICLE LIGHTING CATALOG

Optronics International released its 2014 lighting product catalog. The catalog includes 523 new products and is available for download from the company’s website, www.optronicsinc.com. GOMC

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Week 1 - Prevent prescription drug abuse

NSC cites statistics of the Centers for Disease Control showing that more than 15,000 people die every year from overdoses of prescription medicines; pain relievers contribute to more deaths

than all illegal drugs. “Many users of pharmaceuticals do not confine their use to inside their homes or only during their non-work hours, leading to increased risk of impairment while driving or in the workplace,” says the NSC in a white paper.

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•Develop new processes to monitor use and misuse of drugs involved in worker’s compensation claims.

Week 2 – Stop slips, trips and falls

A focus on slips, trips and falls is no surprise since that category is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace, accounting for one in every six lost-time injuries and 15 percent of accidental deaths, according to OSHA.

Week 3 – Be aware of your surroundings

Situational awareness is part of hazard identification that is covered by various OSHA regulations, including a general safety provision that states, “It shall be the responsibility of the employer to provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment by competent persons…” and requires employee training in the recognition, avoidance and prevention of unsafe conditions.

Week 4 – Put an end to distracted driving

Distracted driving has been a growing safety concern as companies try to balance safety with the increased productivity available through technology. OSHA has encouraged employers to ban texting while driving, and many states have already done so. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has banned both texting and hand-held cellphone use for commercial truck drivers since 2010 and 2011.

Week 5 – Summer safety (overexertion/heat stress)

OSHA began its Heat Illness Prevention Campaign in 2011 to educate people about the dangers of working in summer heat. Thousands of workers are sickened every year from heat; 60 workers died in 2011, according to OSHA. Water, rest and shade are key to safety in hot weather, it says, and offers these recommendations:

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afety: It takes all of us” is the theme of 2014’s National Safety Month. This year, the

National Safety Council is promoting the key safety pillar of involving everyone in identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.

NSC has also selected five weekly topics employers can use to build safety awareness:

Week 1 - Prevent prescription drug abuse

NSC cites statistics of the Centers for Disease Control showing that more than 15,000 people die every year from overdoses of prescription medicines; pain relievers contribute to more deaths

than all illegal drugs. “Many users of pharmaceuticals do not confine their use to inside their homes or only during their non-work hours, leading to increased risk of impairment while driving or in the workplace,” says the NSC in a white paper.

NSC suggests these actions for employers to help reduce the risk of prescription abuse on the job:

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Week 2 – Stop slips, trips and falls

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Week 3 – Be aware of your surroundings

Situational awareness is part of hazard identification that is covered by various OSHA regulations, including a general safety provision that states, “It shall be the responsibility of the employer to provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment by competent persons…” and requires employee training in the recognition, avoidance and prevention of unsafe conditions.

Week 4 – Put an end to distracted driving

Distracted driving has been a growing safety concern as companies try to balance safety with the increased productivity available through technology. OSHA has encouraged employers to ban texting while driving, and many states have already done so. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has banned both texting and hand-held cellphone use for commercial truck drivers since 2010 and 2011.

Week 5 – Summer safety (overexertion/heat stress)

OSHA began its Heat Illness Prevention Campaign in 2011 to educate people about the dangers of working in summer heat. Thousands of workers are sickened every year from heat; 60 workers died in 2011, according to OSHA. Water, rest and shade are key to safety in hot weather, it says, and offers these recommendations:

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clothing.•Learn the signs of heat illness and

what to do in an emergency.•Keep an eye on fellow workers. There is a good month of safety topics.

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GOMC Calendar

JUNE 10-12Global Petroleum Show, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta; http://

globalpetroleumshow.com.

JUNE 18-19Atlantic Canada Petroleum Show, Mile One Centre, St. John’s,

Newfoundland & Labrador; http://atlanticcanadapetroleumshow.com.

JULY 9-10South Texas Oilfield Expo, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San

Antonio, Texas; www.southtexasoilfieldexpo.com.

AUG. 7Tri-State Oil and Gas Convention, Woodward Conference Center,

Woodward, Okla.; www.tsogc.com.

AUG. 17-21The Oil & Gas Conference, Denver, details TBA; www.enercominc.com/

the-oil-and-gas-conference.

AUG. 20-22NAPE (North American Prospect Expo) South, George R. Brown

Convention Center, Houston, Texas; www.napeexpo.com/nape-shows/ nape-south.

AUG. 25-17

The Pipeline & Energy Expo, Tulsa, Okla.; www.pipelineenergyexpo.com/home.

AUG. 25-27

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colo.; www.urtec.org.

SEPT. 9-10Oil Sands Trade Show and Conference, Suncor Community Leisure

Centre, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada; http://oilsandstradeshow.com/2014.

SEPT. 9-11Petroleum Innovation Expo, George R. Brown Convention Center,

Houston, Texas; http://piexpo.net.

SEPT. 10-12Coal Association of Canada Conference & Trade Show, Westin

Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; www.coal.ca/ 2014-conference-trade-show.

SEPT. 10-11Iron Range Miners’ Expo, Minnesota Discovery Center, Chisholm,

Minn.; 800/372-6437 or [email protected].

SEPT. 15-17DUG Eagle Ford, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio,

Texas; http://www.dugeagleford.com

SEPT. 30-OCT. 2International Pipeline Exposition, Calgary TELUS Convention

Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; www.dmgenergyevents.co.uk/events/ international-pipeline-exposition

OCT. 1West Virginia Oil & Gas Expo, Morgantown, W.Va.; http://

wvoilandgasexpo.com/index.php

OCT. 21-23Permian Basin International Oil Show, Ector County Coliseum and

Exhibition Hall, Odessa, Texas; www.pboilshow.org.

OCT. 28-30Oil & Gas Pipeline Conference & Exhibition, Royal Sonesta Hotel

Houston, Houston, Texas; www.oilandgaspipelineevent.com/index.html

DEC. 2-4Clean Gulf, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas;

www.cleangulf.org

DEC. 1-5American Exploration and Mining Association Annual Meeting, John

Ascuagas Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks, Nev.; www.miningamerica.org.

DEC. 10-12NAPE (North American Prospect Expo) Rockies, Colorado Convention

Center, Denver, Colo.; www.napeexpo.com/nape-shows/nape-rockies. GOMC

GOMC invites organizations and associations to submit details about

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JUNE 10-12Global Petroleum Show, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta; http://

globalpetroleumshow.com.

JUNE 18-19Atlantic Canada Petroleum Show, Mile One Centre, St. John’s,

Newfoundland & Labrador; http://atlanticcanadapetroleumshow.com.

JULY 9-10South Texas Oilfield Expo, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San

Antonio, Texas; www.southtexasoilfieldexpo.com.

AUG. 7Tri-State Oil and Gas Convention, Woodward Conference Center,

Woodward, Okla.; www.tsogc.com.

AUG. 17-21The Oil & Gas Conference, Denver, details TBA; www.enercominc.com/

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AUG. 25-27

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colo.; www.urtec.org.

SEPT. 9-10Oil Sands Trade Show and Conference, Suncor Community Leisure

Centre, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada; http://oilsandstradeshow.com/2014.

SEPT. 9-11Petroleum Innovation Expo, George R. Brown Convention Center,

Houston, Texas; http://piexpo.net.

SEPT. 10-12Coal Association of Canada Conference & Trade Show, Westin

Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; www.coal.ca/ 2014-conference-trade-show.

SEPT. 10-11Iron Range Miners’ Expo, Minnesota Discovery Center, Chisholm,

Minn.; 800/372-6437 or [email protected].

SEPT. 15-17DUG Eagle Ford, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio,

Texas; http://www.dugeagleford.com

SEPT. 30-OCT. 2International Pipeline Exposition, Calgary TELUS Convention

Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; www.dmgenergyevents.co.uk/events/ international-pipeline-exposition

OCT. 1West Virginia Oil & Gas Expo, Morgantown, W.Va.; http://

wvoilandgasexpo.com/index.php

OCT. 21-23Permian Basin International Oil Show, Ector County Coliseum and

Exhibition Hall, Odessa, Texas; www.pboilshow.org.

OCT. 28-30Oil & Gas Pipeline Conference & Exhibition, Royal Sonesta Hotel

Houston, Houston, Texas; www.oilandgaspipelineevent.com/index.html

DEC. 2-4Clean Gulf, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas;

www.cleangulf.org

DEC. 1-5American Exploration and Mining Association Annual Meeting, John

Ascuagas Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks, Nev.; www.miningamerica.org.

DEC. 10-12NAPE (North American Prospect Expo) Rockies, Colorado Convention

Center, Denver, Colo.; www.napeexpo.com/nape-shows/nape-rockies. GOMC

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CENTRIFUGE SYSTEMS for crude oil tank bottoms, drilling mud, produced water & SWD. Complete turn-key systems. Visit www.dolphincentrifuge.com/bsw or call Jim Kraft at 248-212-7871 (G10)

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rental eqUiPMentLiquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-nation jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch basin cleaner, truck & trailer mount-ed jetters. All available for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly rentals. vsi rentals, llC, (888)vaC-Unit (822-8648), www.vsirentals llc.com. (GBM)

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