Written by Rob Krzys for Trenchless Technology® From humble beginnings in a two-car garage, to a state-of-theart manufacturing facility, Akkerman Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023. The foundation of Akkerman came from a contractor’s background when Don (D.H.) and Marlys Akkerman established D.H. Akkerman Construction in 1956. With a focus on civil construction, D.H. […]
Written by Jordon Thomas-Harris for Trenchless Technology® How Microtunneling is helping Houston achieve project goals for deep gravity sewers The City of Houston (City), like many cities across the country, is working to improve resiliency and reduce operations and maintenance costs. One project to help accomplish this goal involves a large-scale facility consolidation on the […]
Written by Bijan Khamanian for Trenchless Technology® Through a design-build alternative delivery method, San Diego County Water Authority undertook the rehabilitation of its First Aqueduct Treated Water Tunnels located in Escondido, California. The timely rehabilitation of the First Aqueduct is part of the Water Authority’s proactive asset management program. An essential element of providing safe […]
Written by R.C. Drews for Enterprise Minnesota® From its 78,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Brownsdale, Akkerman, Inc. produces high-grade tunneling and boring equipment capable of delivering underground water and sewer lines across distances of hundreds of feet and through complex, developed urban areas. Akkerman’s customers are construction firms — including big industry names — that specialize in trenchless […]
The utility infrastructure market is shifting more assets from overhead to underground to better protect the utilities and our environment. In the last year, companies like PG&E announced plans to invest billions of dollars to bury their electric lines. The move underground for utilities is expected to expand exponentially in the coming decade. The boom […]
Guided Auger Boring Tooling for Hard Ground – Upsize Bearing Pilot Tube Guided Auger Boring (PTGAB) remains one of the most common trenchless applications in North America for the installation of underground utilities requiring exact line and grade tolerances. Manufacturers such as Akkerman continually seek ways to improve performance and efficiency for trenchless contractors. Decades […]
Akkerman was featured in Trenchless Technology for new installation challenges with microtunneling. Within the growing microtunneling industry in North America, a deeper dive discussion regarding the importance of a quality microtunneling operator and crew is needed, as these highly trained individuals are oftentimes a key to a successful operation. For many of us who have […]
Brownsdale, MN – March 31, 2020 – Akkerman, Inc., a premier trenchless underground construction equipment manufacturer, is pleased to announce the promotion of Justin Akkerman to President. Justin’s official appointment as the third-generation President will commence on April 6, 2020. Current second-generation President, Maynard Akkerman will continue as CEO and Chairman of the Board. Justin […]
The much-anticipated annual Pilot Tube Seminar and 27th Annual Microtunneling Short Course takes place February 3-6, 2020 in Boulder, CO. This event is the foremost pilot tube and microtunneling educational opportunity available, and is combined with informal and intimate networking possibilities. Akkerman is the main event sponsor, contributor to the course agenda, and Networking Reception […]
Brownsdale, MN – April 8, 2019 – Akkerman Inc., a premier trenchless underground construction systems manufacturer, attained the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) ISO 9001:2015 for its quality management system at its sole manufacturing facility in Brownsdale, MN. Following an independent audit conducted by SAI Global, the certificate was issued on January 18, 2019. The […]
Maynard Akkerman, president, chief executive officer and owner of Akkerman Inc., is one of three individuals named to the North American Society for Trenchless Technology Hall of Fame. Akkerman will be formally recognized at the No-Dig Show, March 19, in Rosemont, Illinois. Also being honored are Chris Macey, senior technical director at AECOM, and Bob […]
Brownsdale, MN – September 21, 2018 – Akkerman, Inc., the manufacturer of guided boring, microtunneling, pipe jacking, sliplining, and tunneling equipment invited customers and industry professionals for a three-day event series featuring educational sessions, equipment training, demonstrations and factory tours in celebration of its 45-year anniversary. Akkerman hosted approximately 100 guests at their manufacturing facilities […]
