Watch this Byrne Manufacturing video featuring Deere, MBM, and Pacific Boring. This post highlights equipment, field work, and industry collaboration in auger boring and underground construction.
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Price Road Boring, Inc. put Byrne Manufacturing’s D72-1.5 Auger Bore machine to the test on a difficult 550-foot bore through hard rock in Alabama, where the machine, augers, and B16 gearbox exceeded expectations.
When it comes to underground utility installation and infrastructure projects, selecting the right auger boring equipment can mean the difference between a profitable job and costly delays. With decades of experience in the boring industry, we’ve seen firsthand how proper equipment selection impacts project success. Understanding Your Project Requirements Before investing in or renting auger…
Michael Byrne Manufacturing, a leader in auger boring, jack and bore, and trenchless tooling solutions, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Cascade Strategic Solutions to represent its full line of products and services throughout Latin America. With decades of expertise in providing innovative underground construction equipment, Michael Byrne Mfg. is expanding its…
When it comes to installing underground utilities with minimal surface disruption, the jack and bore method has been a proven trenchless technology for decades. Widely used for water, sewer, gas, and telecommunications projects, jack and bore offers contractors and municipalities a cost-effective, reliable way to cross highways, railroads, and other critical infrastructure without open cutting….
Mansfield, Ohio –August 7th, 2025 – Michael Byrne Manufacturing is proud to announce the acquisition of the assets of the Auger Boring Division of American Augers, a recognized leader in underground construction equipment. This acquisition includes all inventory, intellectual property, and the continuation of parts and service warranty support for existing customers. With this strategic…
Employee Spotlight Darl Schifer, our Machine Shop Supervisor and a Marine veteran with nearly 30 years at Michael Byrne Mfg., showcases the significance of our new machine shop and the in-house production of our B16 gearboxes. Mixed Ground Nightmare Becomes Sewer Success Jason Clark and his team at Iowa Trenchless recently encountered a unique challenge…
In August of 2023 the Michael Byrne Mfg. D72-1.5M Auger Boring machine was called into action on the California Coast to alleviate HWY 1 washouts from the spring season storms. Pacific Boring, located in Caruthers, California, was awarded the bid for this emergency job in Santa Barbara County. The job required 140 ft. of 60″…
Pacific Boring used a Michael Byrne D72-1.5 for a CALTRANS drainage project going under Highway 1 in the Big Sur, California. See the article below for full details of this 60″ diameter, 200ft bore. Auger Boring in Big Sur – Trenchless Technology
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…