Thank you to Moretrench, GeoPrac.net’s Newest Sponsor!

September 7, 2009 rockman Rockman's Ramblings Comments Off on Thank you to Moretrench, GeoPrac.net’s Newest Sponsor!
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moretrenchlogo I am pleased to announce that Moretrench, a specialty geotechnical contractor based in Rockway, New Jersey, has become the second Premier Sponsor of GeoPrac.net. Moretrench has a proud and distinguished history in the industry, dating back more than 90 years. With offices in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Delaware and Florida, their services include:

  • Dewatering and groundwater control
  • Ground Freezing
  • Underpinning
  • Grouting Systems
  • Earth Retention and Excavation Support
  • Deep Foundations
  • Environmental Remediation
  • Industrial Construction

I am grateful for their interest in supporting the mission and objectives of GeoPrac.net and I look forward to a long and fruitful working relationship!

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Here’s to a good first year and many more to come! Cheers!

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(Cake photo…and actual cake by Khol-y after an original T-Shirt design by Tim Babb. Thanks to Rock Bandit for finding the photo)

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