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I recently received a question regarding sloping at the open end of a trench shield that was being used on a pipeline project. The manufacturer’s tabulated data was unclear on the issue and an…
Read MoreNUCA Promoting Sixth Annual Stand Down for Trench Safety
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…
Read MoreKnowledge Article: Composite Mats – A Cost-Effective Solution
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…
Read MoreTailwind Capital Creates Pure-Play Trench Safety Platform
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…
Read MoreBeam and Plate with Double Static Brace Secures Site
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,…
Read MoreNational Trench Safety to Merge with Trench Plate Rental Company
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…
Read MoreSlide Rail & Steel Guide Frames a Trusted Site-Specific Solution
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…
Read MoreBeam & Plate Paired with System-80 Brace Struts Secures Site
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…
Read MoreTrench Shields Combined with Sheeting Guide Frame Impresses Contractor
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…
Read MoreSlide Rail Paired with Steel Sheeting Guide Frames Protects Multiple Water Main Laterals
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…
Read MoreKnowledge Article: The Modular Aluminum Box – A Powerful Lightweight Solution
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…
Read MoreSlide Rail Paired with Steel Guide Frames Helps Contractor To Meet Project Deadline
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…
Read MoreKnowledge Article: Modular Aluminum Box – a Versatile Application
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…
Read MoreSite-Specific Slide Rail System Secures Separator Oil Tank Project
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…
Read MoreSite-Specific Beam And Plate Shoring System Paired With Wood Lagging Shines During Pump Station Renovation
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…
Read MoreNational Trench Safety Announces Relocation of Conroe, Texas Operation
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…
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