As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your trust and partnership throughout 2024. Our clients were instrumental in making this year a success, and we’re excited to continue building on that foundation in 2025.From all of us at Akkerman, we wish you a joyful […]
To our employees, clients, and friends… As we approach the season of “thanks”, I find myself reflecting on the wonderful year we’ve had at Akkerman. While no year is without its challenges, I am truly thankful to work alongside clients and employees who are dedicated to our industry. I want to extend my gratitude to […]
Combat Sticky Clays By Jason Holden Everyone has heard horror stories associated with clay soils. All you need to do is attempt to dig a hole with a shovel to realize how hard it gets when dry, and feel it stick to your boots like a pair of concrete shoes after it rains. Similar reactions […]
Preventative Maintenance Strategy Tips Every professional understands the value of selecting the right trenchless equipment to perform the job effectively. We’ve all heard the idiom, “You don’t bring a knife to a gun fight.” Nobody wants to start a difficult project with a huge disadvantage because they’re not prepared or don’t have enough resources. Project […]
If you are wondering, why do I need a new TBM vs an old one that I already own? One of the key benefits of owning an Akkerman TBM Series 2, is the interchangeable cutter heads feature that can rock up to 15,000 psi and the ability to tackle different ground conditions with the high […]
By: Jason Holden As we look ahead into 2023, Akkerman will be celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of North America’s premier manufacturers of trenchless equipment. The first Akkerman TBM was developed in 1963 by Don (D.H.) Akkerman out of necessity to install road crossings safely and efficiently. For the next decade, D.H. continued to […]
The following excerpt features an interview with Jason Holden recently featured in an article from Tunnel Business Magazine. Continued Advancement Drives Growth in New Installation Projects The microtunneling market is steady and healthy in North America, according to experts in the field. As larger and more complex projects have been completed, project owners are becoming […]
The following excerpt features an interview with Jason Holden recently featured in an article from Underground Construction. Akkerman Guided auger boring is probably the most popular trenchless method of construction, said Jason Holden, vice president and chief revenue officer for Akkerman. Technology for exact line and grade trenchless installations is gaining more acceptance in the […]
Akkerman vice president and chief revenue officer Jason Holden was recently quoted in an article from Trenchless Technology. While AI may be more visible on the pipe inspection side, the technology is being used in new installation applications, primarily in areas of data logging, crew safety and guidance. In smaller ways, AI technology has been […]
An image of a TBM system being used by SSC Underground was featured in a recent article from Engineering News-Record. The city of Phoenix is constructing new water and wastewater infrastructure to support a microchip facility being built on the north side of the valley for the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). This facility will […]
Akkerman was recently featured in a Trenchless Australasia article. Directhitt Trenchless has completed a project for Laing O’Rourke at Sydney’s Central Station by installing critical electrical infrastructure for the new Sydney Metro. As part of the biggest upgrade to Sydney’s busiest railway station in decades, Directhitt Trenchless were contracted to supply and install four DN […]
