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Rival Hydrovac T7 and T10 Hydroexcators
Rival Hydrovac is an industry leader in providing weight-conscious hydroexcavation vehicles. As the industry continues to grow, the loaded weight of these vehicles has become a large issue.Rival builds two models of trucks. The T7 model is mounted on a tandem chassis. These units haul 7 cubic yards of debris…
Hurricane Hydrovac Uses Acquisitions and Diversified Services to Spur Continued Growth
Every day, more than two dozen hydroexcavation and dry- and wet-vacuum trucks owned by Hurricane Hydrovac fan out across southern Ontario to expose underground utility lines, dig trenches, perform industrial cleaning, pump out septic tanks and flush municipal sewer lines.Offering this broad range of services is a chief reason why…
Brandt HX120 Hydrovac Has Long, Rotating Boom for Hard-to-Reach Jobs
The Brandt HX120 hydrovac features wireless remote control, an operator warming cabinet and optimized water system.BrandtDeveloped in response to the demand for full-size hydrovacs that can maneuver in tight spaces, Brandt’s new HX120 has a 28-foot boom reach. Capable of 340-degree rotation, the boom – which Brandt says is the…
How I unearthed a Big Opportunity by Digging into Construction Budgets.
Kuldip Panchal arrived at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in 2012, ready to study construction management. He'd emigrated with his family from India to Indiana, and grew up working the front desks, pulling overnight shifts, and doing construction at the motels his family had come to own. He watched his parents sweat…
GroundBreakers in the news.
From left, Director of Operations Doug Taylor, President Andrea Sloan and Chief Operating Officer Rob Douglas (IBJ photo/Eric Learned)Revenue growth FY 2020 to 2022: 154.6%2022 revenue: $13.9 millionLearned quickly: Andrea Sloan took over as president of GroundBreakers Hydrovac Excavation in 2018, became a 51% owner in 2019 and bought the company outright in 2021. Although…
What is Hydrovac Excavating
Hydrovac equipment is a powerful and efficient tool that is becoming increasingly popular in the construction and excavation industry. Hydrovac equipment uses high-pressure water jets to quickly excavate areas while minimizing damage to the surrounding area, making it an excellent choice for work in delicate environments.Unlike traditional excavation methods, hydovac…
