February 2021 – Kevin Slarb has been named Michael Byrne Mfg.’s Inside and International Sales Manager. Kevin has over 20 years experience in the trenchless technology industry. His knowledge of the underground industry, equipment, parts and service have made him a valuable resource to many contractors. Kevin was the go-to guy for many international customers…
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Michael Byrne Mfg. announces the addition of MORTEC Ltd. to represent MBM products in Israel. MORTEC was established in 2007 and supplies equipment for the construction, infrastructure, agriculture, and recycling industries. MORTEC has widespread connections throughout the Israeli market providing the following services: Advice and guidance in choosing the right tool for the job Operational…
Horizontal Boring & Tunneling, of Phoenix, AZ, recently completed a 54″ diameter bore 440’ in length through hard, caliche rock. The project required a 24″ sewage line be installed under I-17 in Anthem, AZ. Horizontal Boring used a Michael Byrne Mfg. D72-1.5M auger boring machine and a 54” retractable, roller cone cutting head to complete…
As talk of an infrastructure stimulus bill increases, special focus will be on economic and environmentally friendly solutions. Trenchless Technology should be strongly considered to reduce cost, reduce social impact and lower the carbon footprint of the construction efforts. An article published in Trenchless Technology Magazine in April of 2015 outlines the benefits of trenchless…
API Contracting/Cornerstone Boring used a Michael Byrne 42” live swivel cutting head for a very tight and low ground cover auger bore in Paducah, KY. The bore crossed a highway and on-ramp with portions of the on ramp having only 2 feet of cover. It was completed using the Akkerman 240 Guided Bore Machine to...
Total Trenchless of Calgary, AB completed a difficult bore using an MBM D48-950 to install a 30″ drainage culvert under Highway 63 in Fort McMurray, AB. From Brett Stephens, Owner, “We put our new Micahel Byrne Mfg. D48-950 to work this past week! What a powerhouse of a machine! It wasn’t your typical bore pit, the launch…
Michael Byrne Mfg. exhibited at the 2019 ICUEE show in Louisville, KY Oct. 1st – 3rd. The turnout was excellent and the days were HOT as the temperature exceeded 95 degrees each day of the show. Thanks to all attendees who beat the heat at the show. Making Boring Great Again was the theme for…