Our Story
In 1977, we began working in the field as contractors. As we came across different obstacles (soil conditions, length, etc.), we understood what changes (better navigation, bigger augers, etc.) would make the crossings faster and more lucrative.
In 1978, we began building and designing our own equipment.So, we patented the technologies and partnered with McLaughlin, Vermeer, and Thunder Products.
In December 2023, we purchased the manufacturing and distribution rights for McLaughlin products, including OTS heads.
We’re grateful for McLaughlin’s and Vermeer’s contributions to the lifecycle of these products.
These relationships, along with over 100 years of combined experience in the field, have helped us better realize what our customers want and need.
Our motto: Listen first, build second.
Product History
Auger Boring Machine
Original Design: 1978
Key Features:
- Hydraulically driven
- High RPMs
- Compact footprint
- High horsepower
- Easy to transport
Hydraulically-driven Track Machine
Original Design: 1984
Key Features:
- Externally powered
- Minimal setup
- Dual-purpose (cutting and mixing) bits and reamers
- High horsepower
- Compact
120,000 lb Directional Drill
Original Design: 1985
Key Features:
- Hydraulically driven
- Minimal setup
- High horsepower
Pit Launch Directional Machine
Original Design: 1990
Key Features:
- Hydraulically driven
- Lightweight
- High horsepower
Mud Cleaning System
Original Design: 1991
Key Features:
- Hydraulically powered
- 100 gpm
- Double ????
- Towable
Early OTS Machine
Original Design: 1994
Key Features:
- One pass system
- Grade and line adjustment
- Supplement to existing equipment
TS2 Mud Cleaner
Original Design: 2010
Key Features:
- Compact
- Self-contained
- 200 gpm
Bottom-dump Vacuum Trailer
Original Design: 2010
Key Features:
- Fewer moving parts
- Small footprint
Sure Shot
Original Design: 2011
Key Features:
- 12" reusable extraction tubes
- Grade and line adjustment
- no steel casing
- Used carrier pipe: ???, clay, etc.
Hard Rock OTS
Original Design: 2011
Key Features:
- One pass system
- Grade and line adjustment
- 25,000 psi rock
- Supplement to existing equipment
Electric Auger Boring Machine
Original Design: 2013
Key Features:
- No in-hole emissions
- High horsepower
- Full torque at all RPMs
- Fully remote controlled
- Small footprint
- Low height
Center Line Auger Machine
Original Design: 2014
Key Features:
- Bottom dump into dirt box
- Required smaller pit
- Remote controlled
- Low cetner of gravity
Portable Liquid Recovery System
Original Design: 2015
Key Features:
- Complete station
- Converts drilling mud to reusable mud or clear water
- High volume
Super OTS 54" to 96"
Original Design: 2020
Key Features:
- Steerable electric TBM
- Man entry
- Auger assist
- Supplement to existing equipment
Super OTS Hobas Pipe
Original Design: 2022
Key Features:
- Steerable electric TBM
- Man entry
- Auger assist
- Supplement to existing equipment
- installs Hobas pipe without steel casing