Vermeer launches new RigFitter HDD tooling configurator
Vermeer’s RigFitter is a powerful and easy-to-use digital tool on borestore.com that simplifies the process of selecting HDD tooling and building a drill string for a pilot bore or pullback. Users indicate which Vermeer HDD model they have, then RigFitter provides step-by-step recommendations for compatible tooling like drill rod, sub savers, adapters, transmitter housings and bits. Once the drill string is complete, users can check out via borestore.com or print out the completed drill string to provide to a local Vermeer dealer.
Super Products appoints new vice president of rentals
Super Products has appointed Chris Gittens to take over as the new vice president of rentals after Randy Buening, the previous VP of rentals, was promoted to president at the beginning of 2021. Gittens has an extensive background in equipment manufacturing and distribution. He comes to Super Products from Thermo King, where he was the director of dealer development. Prior to Thermo King, he held leadership positions at CLAAS of America and CNH Industrial where he gained experience in financial analysis, strategic planning, dealer development and commercial credit. Gittens holds an MBA and MIA from Columbia University and earned his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
WJTA announces officers, board of directors
Bill McClister, an industry consultant based in La Porte, Texas, has been elected the 2021-2023 chairman of the board of the WaterJet Technology Association. Also elected for the 2021-2023 term are President Jimmy Peck, general manager, MPW Industrial Services, Hebron, Ohio; Vice President Kerry Siggins, chief executive officer, StoneAge, Durango, Colorado; Secretary James Ashmead, research investigator, DuPont Specialty Products, Wilmington, Delaware; and Treasurer Drew Waltenbaugh, president and chief executive officer, NLB Corp., Wixom, Michigan.
Newly elected and re-elected board members are David Beckum, chief executive officer, Augusta Industrial Services, Augusta, Georgia; Jerry Carter, vice president of sales and chief commercial officer, SPIR STAR, Houston, Texas; Bradley L. Coble, hydroblasting specialist, Covestro, Baytown, Texas; Dee Green, vice president of operations, USA DeBusk, Houston; Bill Krupowicz, vice president and general manager, Jetstream of Houston, Houston; and Bill Shaw, vice president of employee development, Evergreen North America Industrial Services, La Porte, Texas. Luis Garcia, president — Gulf Coast region, Northern Safety and Industrial, also in La Porte, continues to serve a remaining term on the board of directors.
