Ditch Witch Articles

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Ditch Witch founder dies at 94
Ed Malzahn founded company with first trencher in 1949

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Industry News: Dec. 7
Ditch Witch annual event draws large attendance, GPS Insight recognized for rapid growth and Gehl welcomes a new dealer to its network

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Product News: Nov. 24

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News Briefs: Utility Location Could have Saved Worker
In this week’s news, a utility in California is being fined following an accident that killed a worker, Ditch Witch draws record attendance at international event and Jason Andringa takes over as CEO at Vermeer

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Kentucky Contractor Finds Growth With Hydroexcavation
Diverse environmental services company offers a hydroexcavation service arm that’s providing the company with significant growth opportunities.
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Drilling Through Anything
John Clugston, owner of JLC Underground, based in Martin, Michigan, has proven his crews can get any job done despite running into different challenges ranging from hard ground, tree roots and rocks.

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Directional Drill Contractor Goes From Employee To Owner
John Clugston turned job search into small-business success as he founded JLC Underground and maintained steady growth over the course of the last decade

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Top Tools for Trencher Operators
Contractors share their must-have tools when it comes to doing trenching work

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Preventing Equipment Thefts with 8 Tips
Mississippi contractor learns firsthand how easy it is for equipment to be stolen after his truck, trailer and directional drill were taken from a hotel parking lot

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Compact Horizontal Directional Drill Works In Tight Locations

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Industry News: Red Valve Company, J&J Truck Bodies Name New Managers
In this week's industry news, the Red Valve Company, J&J Truck Bodies and Manitou Americas all announced new managers, and Ericsson joins forces with two other companies

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News Briefs: Home, Utility Construction Spurs Sales Growth for Ditch Witch
In this week's news, Ditch Witch sales have gone up with more demand for drills and a tunneling short course drew an international attendance







