Suspension 25th Anniversary of the DCA

The massive spread of the corona virus and the associated consequences are omnipresent – both in and outside of Europe .

Also the DCA unfortunately cannot escape this. Currently, some member companies have already provided information on preventive measures, including the cancellation of trips that are not absolutely necessary. This includes in particular travel within the framework of association events. This is a great pity, but serves to minimize risk for all of us and for our families.

Other events with participation of the DCA in the coming week, such as the seminars at TRACTO-TECHNIK and WAVIN, have already been cancelled as a precaution. Yesterday we received the news that in Belgium, where the anniversary event was to take place, restaurants, cafés and schools are closed until further notice.

The board of the DCA has therefore decided to suspend the anniversary event, which was supposed to take place on 07.05.2020 in Brussels, unfortunately. However, the aim is to make up for the event at a later date.

We will then inform you in time.

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34th IRO in Oldenburg well attended

This year, the largest further training event in the pipe construction industry in Germany, which took place for the 34th time, was held on 13 and 14 February 2020 under the motto "Pipes and cables - Pipes for a modern infrastructure". The growing importance of cable construction due to climate change, which is reflected in the expansion of power lines in Germany, was placed in relation to pipe construction. Similarities as well as differences between the two areas were to be worked out and discussed on the basis of many presentations. The focus was also on lectures on hydrogen and other topics relevant to pipeline construction. As in previous years, the DCA was represented in the field of trenchless construction in two lecture blocks with three technical presentations each. The lectures were well received by the visitors and also on the exhibition area of the IRO many interested people and members could be welcomed in the Drilling Saloon of the DCA, who met there for professional exchange. At this year's raffle of the DCA, Mr. Jörg Himmerich, Dr.-Ing. Veenker Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH was pleased about an "Alexa" for his own home. To a new competition in 2021!

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Site manager course at TRACTO-TECHNIK

On 18 March 2020, TRACTO-TECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG invites decision makers, project managers and site managers of HDD companies to a further education seminar in Lennestadt. The seminar under the title "Subsoil description for HDD projects - Application of DIN 18324" is jointly designed and conducted by DCA and the companies Tracto-Technik, Moll-prd, AMC and Dr. Donié Geo-Consult GmbH. In the seminar, subsoil expertises will be explained, information on the exploration effort for the determination of homogeneous areas and possibilities of information procurement regarding the subsoil will be given. Practical examples show the use of soil and rock parameters in the planning of HDD drilling. Finally, the use of subsoil information in the planning of drilling fluids for HDD drilling is discussed.

For more information please contact Tracto-Technik, Lennestadt, www.tracto-technik.de

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Mud technology seminar handling of HDD–muds and laboratory training

The seminar takes place from 10.02. - 12.02.2020 at the Bohrmeisterschule in Celle. The aim of the seminar is the training of skilled personnel such as equipment operators or site managers to become "Specialist for mud technology on HDD construction measures". The speakers of the seminar consist of lecturers of the Bohrmeisterschule Celle and experts from the service industry for drilling fluids. At the end of the seminar, a written success control will take place. After a successful control of success the participant receives a certificate of qualification as "Specialist for mud technology in HDD construction measures".

Venue:

Bohrmeisterschule Celle

Breite Straße 1C

D-29221 Celle, Germany

Registration:

Please register for the event via Bohrmeisterschule

Celle: Regina Heims.

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You can find the flyer for the event here

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34th Oldenburg Pipe Forum 2020

The 34th Oldenburg Pipe Forum on the subject of "Tubes and Cables - Wires for a Modern Infrastructure" will take place on 13-14 February 2020.

As usual, the DCA will also appear in 2020 at the 34th Oldenburg Pipe Forum with a stand and 2 lecture blocks on current HDD projects. The two lecture blocks, which will be led by DCA President Jorn Stoelinga and DCA Board Member Marc Schnau, will again include top-class topics in 2020 that will present current aspects of the HDD industry in interesting projects.

We are looking forward to your visit!

You can find further information here

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