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Large Diameter Auger Boring in Illinois
On June 26, Midwest Mole Inc. began a railroad crossing project in the Town of Tolono, Ill., for Feutz Construction. The project consisted of 128 ft of 60-in. steel casing to serve as a storm water carrier as part of a new main trunk line storm water system. The grade requirement of 0.15 percent made […]Read More
Midwest Mole Promotes Miller
Midwest Mole Inc. announced the promotion of Jason Miller to president from vice president, effective Aug. 28. Miller is taking over the post from Dan Liotti, who announced he will assume the role of CEO. “Jason has not only the ability, but also has the passion and desire that it takes to be the president […]Read More
NEW INSTALL HONORABLE MENTION
Wolf Bay Crossing Project PowerSouth’s Wolf Bay Crossing Project in Orange Beach, Ala., is a multi-faceted example of challenges and innovation in HDD and complex installation of large-scale underground electrical transmission lines subject to specifically engineered thermal grout requirements. The installation — which is now the longest of its kind in the United States — […]Read More
Midwest Mole Turns 30
The trenchless technology market has come a long way in the past 30 years. In fact, 30 years ago the term “trenchless technology” was not commonly used in the industry lexicon. At that time, there were no professional societies directly related to the market, very little research and educational efforts, and a handful of manufacturers […]Read More
Midwest Mole Moves to New Facility
Midwest Mole Inc., an Indianapolis-based contracting firm specializing in trenchless technology, will move into a new facility located in Greenfield, Ind., which is approximately 10 miles east of its existing headquarters. Occupancy was to be completed by April 13. “My father Len and I purchased our current office and shop back in 1990, and it […]Read More
Survey of the North American Pilot Tube Industry
In 2011, researchers at Arizona State University completed a survey of pilot tube microtunneling (PTMT) contractors across North America. The survey was developed in consultation with equipment manufacturers, industry consultants and contractors working with the technology. The intent of the survey was to fill an existing knowledge gap related to the business side of the […]Read More
New Technologies Expand Capabilities of Auger Boring
If trenchless technology in North America is in its adolescence, then it can be said that auger boring is the grandfather of all trenchless methods. While trenchless methods such as cured-in-place pipe, horizontal directional drilling and microtunneling didn’t come about until the 1970s and later, auger boring had long been an established method for installing […]Read More
Backreaming Through Rock
Taking on a challenge is nothing out of the ordinary for the experienced trenchless installation experts at Midwest Mole. Since its founding in 1982, the Indianapolis-based contractor has earned a reputation for installation innovation, overcoming obstacles and defying the odds. So, these trenchless pros didn’t hesitate to take on another challenge despite the recognition that […]Read More
Obituaries: Len Liotti
Midwest Mole founder Leonard (Len) Liotti, 77, of Apollo Beach, Fla., passed away on Nov. 23. Liotti was retired from Midwest Mole, an Indianapolis-based trenchless technology and tunneling company he founded in 1982. His son Dan Liotti is now president. Liotti was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and graduated from Purdue University’s School of Civil Engineering […]Read More
Installation Honorable Mentions
Enbridge Alberta Clipper & Southern Lights Michels Directional Crossings installed 33 crossings in five months for the 36-in. Alberta Clipper and the 20-in. Southern Lights pipeline projects. Work began near Leonard, Minn., and made its way to Superior, Wis. Michels installed 47,600 ft of 36-in. pipe, with installations varying from 1,300 to 5,200 ft for […]Read More