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Supportworks Recently Hosted a Gathering of Nearly (900) Owners and Employees of Foundation and Concrete Repair Companies for the Third Annual Redefine Conference at Company Headquarters . . . read about it now
Earth Anchoring Suppliers Supports Conte Company and GZA in the Creation of a Majestic, Low Impact Walkway in the Wilds of Northern New England
Conte’s crews overcame a lot of challenges on the project not the least of which was traveling 60+ miles each day in and out of the woods with with workers and material . . . more
Hubbell-Chance’s RS4500 Helical Pile was Recently Reviewed and Approved for Addition to the ICC-ES Evaluation Report ES-2794 . . . read about it now
Danbro Distributors’ Steve Gencorelli, P.E. - Putting the “Value” in Value Engineering
Danbro’s Pat Haffert reviews some of Gencorelli’s accomplishments and also gets some interesting insights on past and current engineering challenges . . . more
Earth Anchoring Suppliers (EAS) Adds Sixteen Year Helical Pile Veteran: Five Questions and Answers with Phil Brackett . . . more
The Danbro Difference
Marketing Director, Pat Haffert, defines how The Danbro Difference was instrumental in an important sales situation by gaining the confidence of a new customer . . more
Earth Anchoring Suppliers Helps Support Transmission Line Towers
Due to environmental restrictions calling for no concrete, helical piles were chosen to anchor (11) grillages used in the construction of transmission towers on Boston’s north shore . . . more
Helical Anchors Inc. Is Currently Running a Full Page Ad in DFI Magazine that Showcases the Company’s Superior Torsional Strength Helical Piles
According to company officials, selected HAI helical piles have superior capacities ranging from 20% to 50% . . . more
GoliathTech Announces Expansion Projects and Sets Sights on Europe
The Magog-based company GoliathTech, a Canadian leader in manufacturing and installing helix screw piles, has announced a major North American expansion plan to be rolled out over the next 5 years, while setting its sights on Europe . . . more
Earth Anchoring Systems Teams with Augustus Construction to Build Staircases on the Dunes Near Cape Cod
Square shaft helical anchors and round shaft piles were both used to support the steep staircases on the sand dunes without disrupting the natural beauty . . . more
Walter Smith, Helical Pioneer - a Tribute by Danbro VP Pat Haffert
Walter’s outsized influence on the development of the helical industry is the confluence of talent, timing, and teamwork . . . more
The Annual Ram Jack University is a Big Success - Again
Over (200) attendees were welcomed to the Pontotoc Technology Center for what Ram Jack officials dubbed, “The Movement” more . . .
SAVE THESE DATES - June 4-5, 2019
These are the dates for a first-of-its-kind for our industry - the HPW-DFI Helical Piles-Tiebacks-Anchors Tradeshow and Educational Seminar that will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds . . . more
Danbro Teams with South Jersey Helical Piers (SJHP) to Install Helical Piles for the Reconstruction of a Boardwalk that was Destroyed by Super Storm Sandy Along the Maurice River
SJHP owner, Art Kozoil, and Danbro’s Frank D’Angelo were both involved with the original boardwalk construction in 1997 with timber piles and both remembered dealing with horrible numbers of pesky mosquitoes . . . more
Q&A with Earth Anchoring Suppliers’ Kelly Milliner
The newest member of the EAS Team provides interesting and informative perspectives on her learning experience in the helical pile industry . . . more
Our Global Reach is Expanding as HPW is Pleased to Welcome RIYE ENGINEERING SDN BHD to the Website - Our First Helical Pile Installation Company with Headquarters in Malaysia
As a general civil engineering contractor originating in 2012, RIYE ENGINEERING S/B has delivered innovative helical pile and anchor solutions throughout Malaysia . . . more
Ram Jack Recently Received a Revised ESR 1845 Report that Now Includes the Company’s 4.50” O.D. x 0.237” Wall Helical Pile
The product has a torque rating of 21,850 ft-lbs that yields 120.2 kips of ultimate compression capacity and 60.1 kips of ultimate tension capacity . . . more
Danbro’s Engineering Support Team Helps Installer - Chesterfield Associates - Win the Bid for the Deep Foundations for an Addition to the Bay Shore, NY Fire Department
The competitive advantage was IDEAL’s 3.50” O.D. helical pile that delivers as much capacity as other manufacturers’ 4.50” helical piles . . . more
Hubbell Power Systems Recently Announced a Capacity Upgrade to the Chance® RS2875.203 Helical Pile
The helical pile has been revised to include a revised coupling system that gives the pile a 27% increase in capacity . . . click here to read the product specifications
GoliathTech Announces the Appointment of Brian Gurry - Host of the TV Show American Builder - to the Position of Executive Vice President
Company officials believe Gurry will be very successful in leading the company’s efforts to attract new franchisees in North America and beyond . . . more
Earth Anchoring Suppliers Earth Anchoring Suppliers Teams up with Breslin Contracting to Install (74) Helical Piles for Cooper Crossing Viewing Enhancement’s in Delaware
The department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control decided to add a viewing tower on the Bayshore Byeway to facilitate public viewing . . . more
GoliathTech Quebec Franchisee Installs Helical Piles to Support 60' Tall Dinosaur Exhibits
The GoliathBTech Quebec Franchisee, Dominic Guillette (Goliath-T Mini-Excavation Inc.), recently worked on a dinosaur structure stabilization project at Woodolliparc Park . . . more
IDEAL & Danbro Help Installer Win a Hotly Contested Bid for a Large Project at the U.S. Naval Academy
When Phil Scheid of Levelift Foundations, LLC won the contract for the Terwilliger Center at the Naval Academy over 14 other bidders, he blinked . . . more
Ram Jack Announces Two New General Manager Appointments
Two long time Ram Jack employees have been promoted to the position of general managers - click the links below to learn more
Scott Holland - GM of Ram Jack Systems Distribution
Dustin Johnson - GM of Ram Jack Manufacturing
GoliathTech Piles - Possibly the Fastest Growing Franchise-Based Company in the North American Helical Pile Marketplace
Company ranks very high in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2018 review of franchises in North America and beyond . . . more
Vermont’s Accessible Trails are Now Being Built Upon Helical Pile Foundations
EAS supplies over (200) helical piles for the Raven’s Ridge boardwalk project that meanders through sensitive wetlands . . . more
Danbro Distributors Field Support Specialist Nick Gill Provides a Valuable List of Necessary Tools for Installers
Nick provides an overview for busy installers of the tools necessary to help their projects go as smoothly as possible . . . more
PierTech Systems’ New International Headquarters Grand Opening and Open House on Friday and Saturday September 28th & 29th
In addition to music, plenty of food and drink, a raffle to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - the company will also give away a $10,000 equipment package . . . more
Earth Anchoring Suppliers Teams with Breslin Contracting to Install (30) Helical Piles to Underpin a New Kiddie Academy in New Market, MD
The new structure began to settle even before construction was complete due to some poor fill on the site . . . more
Madam President - Audubon Environmental & Helical Piers Achieves WBE Status
Owner Carla Morris has seen and been through it all on her amazing entrepreneurial journey, and she gives a ton of credit to Danbro’s Frank D’Angelo for his support and help . . . more
How to Standardize the Installation of Helical Piles - by Gary Seider, P.E.
Helical piles are subject to special inspections, similar to deep foundations, but engineers have several choices when looking for the best way to install them . . . more
Helical Pile Research Could Help Save Lives - Ram Jack Sponsors Live Engineer Webcast
Ram Jack Systems Distribution sponsored a live webcast for engineers across the U.S. July 19, 2018. The webcast, featuring presenter Amy B. Cerato, Ph.D., P.E. professor at the University of Oklahoma . . . read about it now
Supportworks Opens New National Headquarters - Room to Keep Growing, Back Under One Roof with Thrasher
This 200,000-square-foot facility in Papillion was specially built to accommodate the company’s nearly 100 employees, as well as sister company and local contractor, Thrasher . . . read about it now
Danbro is Proud to Announce the Addition of the Keating Group to Its Family of Valued Installers
Dave Keating has been installing push piers and helical piles for over twenty years in Kansas and now in New Jersey with two different family business involving his dad, uncle and brother . . . more
The Team at Earth Anchoring Suppliers is Excited to Join the List of Supporters at Helical Pile World
As a long term installer of CHANCE® products, we searched in vain for the support and resources we needed to keep up with the market, so I put together EAS . . . more
Earth Anchoring Supplier Teams with Shore Systems Group to Install (89) Helical Piles in Monmouth Beach, NJ
Very low overhead clearance and some extremely wet ground conditions provided some challenges for the crew . . . more
Techno Metal Post is the First Helical Pile Company Ever to Receive an Evaluation Report from IAPMO (ER-481) for the use of Helical Foundations Under the International Residential Code (IRC) in the USA . . . more
GoliathTech is an Industry Leader in Hot-Dip Galvanized Products and Code Compliance
GoliathTech have been hot-dip galvanizing in accordance with the CMCC CSA-G164 since the company began operations in 2013 . . . more
Hubbell Chance’s Gary Seider Article - Liquefaction Mitigation
Seider covers what engineers know today about liquefaction and what is being done to advance engineering knowledge and solutions for the future . . . more
Helical Piles are for the Birds . . . and All of God’s Creatures
Humans and their love for pets - this time a relatively simple helical pile underpinning job was hugely complicated for a Danbro installer by a homeowner’s love for her two pet parrots . . . more
Hubbell-Chance’s Gary Seider Article - How Thermal Piles Save Space, Energy and Money
As energy-efficient solutions become pertinent in new construction, the flexibility thermal piles provide will make them increasingly important to building . . . more
MacLean Power Systems Signs Interline Industrial Supplies as Company’s New Distributor in Texas
With headquarters in Royse City, outside of Dallas, Interline will be distributing MPS products from Houston to North Texas . . . more
Danbro Distributors Pays Tribute to a Trailblazing Helical Pile Installer
At Danbro, we have an expression regarding the pursuit of good installers: “You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince” . . . more
Hubbell-Chance’s Gary Seider Article - Three Ways Helical Piles Aid Disaster Resistance and Recovery
Pipe shaft helical piles have the ability to provide a superior foundation solution during disaster recovery and resistance when compared to other deep foundation options . . . more
Danbro’s Nick Gill Provides Much Appreciated Support for Installation Equipment, Training and Project Site Support for Installers
Recently Nick provided technical support for installer Cornerstone Masonry on a senior citizen apartment building project in Seaside Heights, NJ . . . more
Empire Piers Receives ESR-4050 from ICC-ES for (2) of the Company’s Helical Piles and (4) Brackets
Empire’s 2.875” (73mm) x .276” (7mm) wall and 3.50” (89mm) x .300” (7.6mm) wall products were certified along with (4) of the company’s brackets . . . more
MacLean Power Systems is Promoting the Company’s Patented Strength SquaredTM Pipe Coupler
According to company officials, the Strength Squared coupler eliminates bolt hole elongation as can happen with helical pile connectors that have through bolts put into shear during installation . . . read about it now
PierTech Systems Delivers (62) Helical Piles for Deep Foundations for a School in Bethel, Alaska
The 8.675” and 12.75” O.D. Piles were installed into the permafrost and thermosyphons and monitor tubes were drilled and placed to ensure the permafrost will stay frozen . . . more
GoliathTech Receives ESR-3726 from ICC-ES for Its 2.875” (73mm) and 3.50” (89mm) O.D. Helical Pile Products
In addition to the two helical pile products that were reviewed, four of the company’s underpinning brackets and two new construction brackets also received certification . . . more
Danbro Distributors Increases It’s Inventory of IDEAL Foundation Products and Customer Feedback on IDEAL Product Line has Been Very Positive
Company recently surpassed the one million pound mark of helical pile and bracket products shipped from IDEAL, and the early feedback from Danbro’s customers is all good . . . more
Danbro Distributor’s Recent Alignment with IDEAL Group Brings Together Two Family-Owned Companies with Strong Contracting Histories
The synergy between the two companies is providing the foundation for a great relationship that should serve their customers quite well . . . more
Hubbell Power Systems Recently Announced a Realignment of the Company’s Distribution Network for Northeast Region
After a long relationship with Danbro Distributors in the northeast, HPS realigns the region with three existing distributors . . . read about it now
Helical Anchors Inc. Recently Supplied (25) Helical Piles for an Addition to a High School in Minnesota
There was a limited amount of space, and vibration was also a concern for engineers so helical piles were the perfect deep foundation solution . . . more
PierTech Systems Supplies (300) Helical Piles for a Water Treatment Plant Project in North Dakota
The soils on the site were poor and engineers were also concerned about damage to existing structures from vibration . . . more
Hubbell Power Systems was Recently Recognized as One of Twenty Five Companies that are Playing Big Roles to Help with Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts . . . read about it now
ECP is Awarded ICC-ES ESR-3559 for Four of the Company’s Helical Foundation Systems Products - Two Helical Piles and Two Brackets
Company obtains ESR for 1.50” RCS and 2.875” x 0.262” wall round shaft helical piles, a new construction bracket and a foundation repair bracket . . . more
HAI Supplies (154) Helical Piles for a Deep Foundation Support for a House and Swimming Pool by Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota
Both a new house and a swimming pool required deep foundation support on this lakeside property . . . more
PierTech Systems Offers a Full Line of Helical Pile Installation Equipment
List includes drive heads, low head clearance options, skid steer and excavator attachments and more . . . more
A Huge Change for Helical Pile Distribution in the Northeast and Central Atlantic Regions of the U.S.
After more than twenty two years distributing for Hubbell Chance, Danbro Distributors has teamed with IDEAL Group to distribute the company’s products in a very large region . . . more
PierTech Systems Delivered (90) Helical Piles for a Recent Job in Minneapolis, Minnesota
An auditorium addition was planned for this Lutheran Church, and helical piles were selected as the deep foundations . . . more
Helical Anchors, Inc. Supplies (52) Helical Piles for an Addition to a Building in Southern Minnesota
Engineers specified helical pile deep foundations to support the grade beam foundation for this 1500 sq. ft. building . . . more
Hubbell Power Systems is Featuring the Combination (SS-RS) Helical Cast Transition Coupling System
The product is ideal for sites with soft/loose soils located above hard/dense soils . . . read about it now
PierTech Systems is Featuring Its High Capacity Hercules Helical Piles with 4” to 48” Shaft Diameters
The Hercules line of helical piles are well suited for large commercial projects with loads up to 500 tons . . . more
Helical Piles and Anchors are King in Western Tennessee
MacLean Power Systems hosts 2017 MPS Anchor University in Trenton and Jackson Tennessee . . . more
PierTech Systems Introduces New Helical Deck Pier System
The system works by combining a proven helical pier technology and an easy to work with post bracket assembly . . . more
Helical Anchors Inc. Supplies (106) 4.50” Helical Piles for a Boiler Addition Project in South Dakota
The piles has a service load of 70 kips in compression and were installed to bedrock . . . more
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