Craig Mongeau - CEG Editor in Chief - Tue July 03, 2018
Smaller HDD Rod Size Makes All the Difference for Dakota
Bigger is not always better — at least in the case of horizontal directional drills and their rods. When the city of Benbrook, Texas, called on Dakota Utility Contractors Inc. to relocate existing utility lines under Highway 377, Dakota President Aaron Graff knew that the right combination of power and precision would be the key to successfully drilling the 500-ft....
Ditch Witch - Mon June 25, 2018
Ditch Witch Certified Training Program Offers New Vacuum Excavation Courses
As vacuum excavators expand use beyond horizontal directional drilling (HDD) job sites to other industrial applications such as microtrenching, operators require new technology, tools and information to be productive and safe on the job....
Thu April 19, 2018
Ditch Witch Organization Partners with Vacuworx
Vacuum lifting technology offers an effective approach to moving materials on tough concrete demolition and construction, road and landscaping projects. Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, has partnered with Tulsa-based Vacuworx to bring the benefits of vacuum lifting technology to an expanded network of underground construction contractors, landscapers, municipalities and utilities....
Fri March 09, 2018
Robbin Womack Honored as Top Ditch Witch Salesperson Worldwide
Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, recognized Robbin Womack of Ditch Witch of Houston with the 2017 Lowell Highfill Award – the organization's most prestigious award for salespeople worldwide....
Tue March 06, 2018
New, Low-Profile Ditch Witch HX Vacuum Excavators Enhance Performance on Compact, Large-Scale Jobs
Ditch Witch has released a new, advanced lineup of vacuum excavators to boost operator productivity and versatility on municipality and underground construction jobs. The new HX-Series models feature innovative designs that meet the diverse and evolving customer needs on a range of applications — from compact, urban projects to large-scale excavation, potholing, slot trenching and microtrenching applications, according to the manufacturer....
Mon January 22, 2018
Ditch Witch Parts Lookup Online Tool Helps Customers Access Service Parts Anytime, Anywhere
The Ditch Witch organization, a Charles Machine Works Company, has released an advanced version of their industry-first, web-based tool that helps customers be more efficient and reduce downtime by quickly finding the service parts they need....
Fri January 12, 2018
Worldwide Business with kathy ireland, Charles Machine Works Discuss Solutions to America's Aging Underground Infrastructure
Worldwide Business with kathy ireland is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Rick Johnson, CEO of Charles Machine Works, one of the world's leading underground construction equipment manufacturers and servicers....
Thu November 23, 2017
JESCO Introduces Clark, Taylor as New Territory Managers for Ditch Witch Brand
JESCO Inc. has named Chris Clark and James Taylor as its new Ditch Witch territory managers. According to JESCO Clark will represent the entire Ditch Witch brand line covering Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven and Hartford counties in Connecticut as well as the entire New York State area....
Thu October 12, 2017
New Family of Construction-Grade Ditch Witch Mini Skid Steers To Be Showcased at GIE+EXPO
Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works company, will showcase its new family of mini skid steers at the 2017 GIE+EXPO Oct. 18-20 in Louisville, Ky. Show attendees can demo the full line of models and realize the full benefits of the customer-driven enhancements to make green industry professionals productive and profitable on a variety of small to complex landscape, hardscape and irrigation jobs....
Tue October 10, 2017
Versatile, Durable Family of Ditch Witch Mini Skid Steers
The newly enhanced line of Ditch Witch mini skid steers offers construction-grade durability and versatility to conquer a variety of complex landscape and irrigation jobs. The SK600, SK800, SK1050 and SK1550 units are equipped with powerful engines ranging from 24.8 to 44-hp, and offer up to 34.5-hp directed to the attachment, depending on the model....
