National Trench Safety FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Trench Safety Strengthens Presence in Seattle through Acquisition of Pay Dirt Trench Safety Seattle, [June 1, 2023] – National Trench Safety (NTS), the largest pureplay trench safety solutions provider in the United States, is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Pay Dirt Trench Safety, a renowned provider … Read more
This is a brief summary of some of the differences found in the construction confined space standard (1926 Subpart AA) compared to the confined space standard for general industry (1910.146). This is not detailed and not at all to be considered exhaustive. The first difference is that some key definitions are introduced that are not … Read more
Houston, Texas – October 5, 2022 – National Trench Safety (NTS), a leader in trench safety solutions and a Tailwind Capital portfolio company, announced on September 29th that qualifying employees will receive a cash dividend under the NTS Team Ownership Program (TOP). This is the second dividend payment that employees have received under TOP. As … Read more
August 1, 2022 National Trench Safety (NTS) announces the acquisition of Vellano Shoring and Supply. National Trench Safety, the leading independent national provider of trench shoring and safety solutions, has acquired the assets and operations of Vellano Shoring and Supply, a provider of trench safety rentals and sales with locations in Buffalo and Albany, … Read more
Houston, Texas- May 17, 2022- National Trench Safety is pleased to announce the appointment of Van A. Welch as Chief Financial Officer. Van is responsible for finance, accounting, mergers, acquisitions, and compliance. As a senior member of the executive team, Van reports directly to CEO Phil Mason. Mr. Welch brings over 40 years of experience … Read more
As part of an ongoing project at a large Florida airport, a contractor needed to pour pier structures to support the transit system that would move travelers from the parking garage to the terminals. This phase of the project would require two excavations, each 16-ft square and 10-ft deep in a sandy Type C-60 Soil. … Read more
HOUSTON, T.X.—National Trench Safety (NTS), a Houston-based company and leader in trench safety and engineering solutions, announces the opening of its newest full-service branch operation located in Nashville, TN on April 1, 2022. “We are thrilled to be entering the market in the Nashville community and the surrounding areas,” said Gary Bushong, South District Manager. … Read more
The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is once again promoting a National Trench and Excavation Stand Down to raise awareness of the dangers in excavation work to prevent injuries and death related to these hazards. This year NUCA is joined in promoting the event by the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA) and its members … Read more
HOUSTON, T.X.—National Trench Safety (NTS), a Houston-based company and leader in trench safety and engineering solutions, announces the opening of its newest full-service branch operation located in Red Bluff, California on Thursday, January 20, 2022. “We are thrilled to be entering the market in the Red Bluff community and the surrounding areas,” said Dan Dutcher, … Read more
Houston, Texas- December 10, 2021- National Trench Safety (NTS), a leader in trench safety solutions, and a Tailwind Capital owned business, announced December 3rd that qualifying employees will receive their first cash dividend payout under the new Employee Equity Participation Program (EEPP). In an industry first, NTS declared in September that up to $8,000,000 of … Read more
At Utah State University (USU), crews led by general contractor Jacobsen Construction are working to expand a utility tunnel running beneath the main campus in Logan. The cast-in-place concrete structure, currently about 2 miles long and measuring 10 ft tall and 9.5 ft wide, houses USU’s steam distribution system, among other essential utilities. National Trench … Read more
The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is promoting a National Trench and Excavation Stand Down to raise awareness of the dangers in excavation work to prevent injuries and death related to these hazards. As proud partners of the NUCA, NTS is participating in this outreach program to support the industry and our customer’s emphasis on … Read more
Composite mats are a cost-effective solution used to protect ground structures. LibertyMats® are made from 100% recycled high-density polyethylene and manufactured in the United States. Composite mats are designed with Chevron Traction textured grips making the mats slip-resistant. The design also incorporates handholes allowing two people to safely position the mats. Common uses involve creating … Read more
Tailwind Capital (“Tailwind”), a growth-oriented private equity firm, today announced that it has created a pure play platform in the trench safety solutions market through a merger of Tailwind portfolio companies National Trench Safety (“NTS”), Trench Plate Rental Company (“TPRC”), and Support of Excavation (“SOE”). The three companies are now united and operating under the … Read more
As part of an upgrade at a sewer plant located in the Gulf region, a contractor was tasked to form and pour a new outfall wall. The contractor estimated a 40-ft long, 20-ft wide, and 30-ft deep excavation would be needed to construct the structure. The excavation occurred in previously disturbed clay soil, which the … Read more
Houston, TX – March 29, 2021 – National Trench Safety (“NTS”) and Trench Plate Rental Company (“TPRC”), two leading pure-play providers of trench safety solutions in the U.S., announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge. The combined company will be majority-owned by Tailwind Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. … Read more
Not all underground excavation projects are equal, some require a more comprehensive approach involving a site-specific solution. For example, Site-specific engineered systems allow the contractor to modify existing trench safety protection to meet specific project parameters. Additionally, a site-specific engineered plan allows the contractor to utilize various combinations of trench safety protection within the same … Read more
As part of the multi-phased project in a major metro area of Oklahoma, a contractor was tasked with installing a 72-inch sewer line system to handle the area’s recent increase in footprint. The excavation required a linear run measuring 10-ft wide and a depth ranging from 22-ft to 26-ft. The competent person on site classified … Read more
To accommodate a fast-growing suburb in North Texas a contractor was recently tasked with installing a new 8-inch gas main that would tie into an existing 24-inch gas main line. The contractor estimated that the required bore pit would roughly measure 24-ft long, 10-ft wide, and 18-ft deep in sandy clay soil. The contractor after … Read more
The slide rail is a modular site-specific shoring system that can be utilized as a stand-alone or can be paired with other protective systems to handle complex projects. The shoring system is normally composed of corner post, and various sized panels. The slide rail paired with steel guide frames is a go-to shoring option when … Read more
The aluminum box is a lightweight, modular, and portable system that can be assembled by hand. Modular shield panels offer the flexibility to match changing job-site trench protection requirements. Aluminum panels range from 3-ft to 16-ft in length and have an operational reach of 25-ft in depth. Typically, this system is favored by contractors working … Read more
As part of an ongoing pump station rehabilitation project in the Florida Bay area, a nationally recognized contractor was tasked with installing a saddle and valve for a line-tap on an existing 48-inch sanitary sewer force main. The contractor required an excavation cut of 32-ft long, 20-ft wide, and 15-ft deep to perform the upgrades. … Read more
The modular aluminum box is a lightweight, portable system that can be assembled by a two-man crew. Its low footprint design allows assembly by hand and minimizes transportation costs. The protective system is composed of pin-in place panels that range from 2-ft to 14-ft in length and 2-ft in height. This solution is a favorite … Read more
A major energy provider in the state of North Carolina needed to remove and replace an existing 8-ft diameter oil water separator tank. Oil water separator tanks provide a vital function of removing pollutants before it’s discharged into a nearby body of water. The contractor tasked with the project calculated the area to be excavated … Read more
A nationwide contractor was tasked with rehabilitating an aging pump station that has been serving the community since the early 1980s. The pump station handles almost a quarter of the city’s wastewater. The planned overhaul would involve constructing a new concrete addition to increase the capacity of the existing wastewater wet well. The contractor would … Read more
NTS recently completed the relocation of its Conroe operation to a larger facility located at 12828 Texas Highway 105 in Conroe. “Our Conroe operation was overdue for a new facility,” began Ron Chilton, President of NTS. “This new facility provides improvements in office, warehouse and outside storage space that will be critical for our team … Read more
NTS has completed its third relocation within the last 30 days with the relocation of its Seattle operation to a larger facility located at 11022 East Marginal Way South in Tukwila, Washington. The new location moves the operation much closer to the Seattle metro area while also improving the company’s facilities and outside storage. “We … Read more
NTS recently completed the relocation of its existing Denver operation to a larger facility located at 4795 North Forest Street in Denver. The new location will provide increased office, warehouse and outside storage for the property. “Moving our Denver location was a necessity for us,” explained Ron Chilton, President of NTS. “Our Denver team led … Read more
Polyester manufacturers provide vital solutions to various industries and markets dependent on polymer and polyester resources used in the production of finished goods. The polyester manufacturing process consists of a series of stages starting with compounding, which involves mixing raw materials under pressure and heat. Manufacturers have to incorporate storage management solutions to guarantee that … Read more
NTS recently completed the relocation of its existing Miami area operation to a new built to suit facility located at 3899 Ravenswood Road located in the City of Dania Beach, which provides direct interstate frontage and is across the interstate from the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. The new operation features upgraded offices, a new modern training … Read more
