HammerHead Trenchless acquires assets of ProKASRO Services USA
HammerHead Trenchless, a division of The Toro Company, has acquired the assets of ProKASRO Services USA, the distributor of ProKASRO Mechatronik GmbH. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. ProKASRO Services USA is known for its robotics, UV pipe lining solutions and lateral rehabilitation technologies. Based in Centennial, Colorado, its expanded line of trenchless solutions provide the ability to rehabilitate underground wastewater and water pipelines without the need for digging or disruption to outdoor environments.
Vermeer Corp. acquires ownership interest in Vac Truck Industries
Vermeer Corp. announced it has taken an ownership interest in Vac Truck Industries, based in Arundel, Queensland, Australia. Vermeer and VTI will partner together with current in-country manufacturing, branding, sales and support of innovative vacuum trucks, jetter systems, suction trucks and customized solutions. VTI was founded in 2017 and is currently under the leadership of Matt Clough, Ned Popovic and James Hennessey. VTI serves the markets of civil construction, oil and gas, electrical, infrastructure, mining and drilling. The company has approximately 45 employees focused on sales, design, fabrication and assembly, along with aftermarket support for the broader vacuum excavation industry.
Aries Industries adds MRZ Solutions to dealer network
Aries Industries has strengthened its eastern U.S. market reach by adding MRZ Solutions to its dealer network. Based in Greenwood, Delaware, MRZ Solutions (formerly M.J. Friedl & Associates) is a mid-Atlantic distributor of tools and solutions for utility needs. Its lineup includes underground utility locators, inspection cameras, utility pumps, lifters, industrial cutting tools, digging tools and leak detectors. The dealership will provide sole representation of Aries Industries products in Maryland and Delaware.
Super Products opens Utah rental facility, expands Midwest partnership
Super Products opened a new rental and service facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. This marks the company’s 10th rental location since entering the market in 2011. The Salt Lake City facility will operate as a satellite location to Super Products’ Southern California branch led by Chris Soper, rental regional manager. Super Products also announced the expansion of its partnership with MTech, a municipal and commercial equipment dealer. Already the exclusive dealer of Super Products’ vacuum excavators, combination sewer cleaners and hydroexcavation equipment in Ohio and Michigan, MTech will now extend its service to municipal customers in Indiana and both municipal and contractor customers in Kentucky.
Legacy Utility Group becomes employee-owned
North Carolina-based Legacy Utility Group has transitioned to an employee ownership model with the guidance of The Menke Group. Legacy Utility Group is the parent company of Nor-Cal Pipeline Services, JVAC Vacuum Excavation and Guardian Traffic Services. Nor-Cal Pipeline Services offers pipeline inspection, rehabilitation, utility locating, hydroexcavation and maintenance for municipalities, contractors and utility providers. JVAC Vacuum Excavation specializes in safe, precise and nondestructive air and hydroexcavation services. Guardian Traffic Solutions provides work zone safety through traffic management services, keeping workers and the public protected on infrastructure projects. And Legacy provides underground utility construction, serving municipalities, utility providers and private sector clients across California and Nevada. Founded in 2007, the company has grown rapidly, completing large-scale infrastructure projects while maintaining a commitment to safety, quality and integrity.
