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LaValley Industries Founder and CEO nominated by associate member peers We congratulate Jason LaValley on his recent appointment to the board of the International Pipe Line & Offshore Contractors Association (IPLOCA). This prestigious appointment highlights Jason’s leadership and dedication to the pipeline and offshore construction industries. Mission and Vision of IPLOCA IPLOCA represents the pipeline…

Yerbich to drive new business development for expansion into utilities We are thrilled to announce the addition of Gary Yerbich as our new Business Development Specialist. Yerbich brings a wealth of experience and fresh perspective to our team with a robust sales and customer support background in telecommunications. Product priorities In this pivotal role, Yerbich…

LaValley Industries alliance with CRC Evans signals new era in equipment service excellence  Houston, TX – Jan. 17, 2023 – LaValley Industries, a trailblazer in developing advanced excavator attachments, announces the reacquisition of its DECKHAND® rental fleet from long-time industry associate CRC Evans, a leading provider of welding and coating services, and high-performance pipeline equipment. This…

LaValley Industries Announces Innovative Pole Grapple Attachment for Light Pole Setting LaValley Industries launches its newest product: the PM1000™. An innovative pipe and pole grapple developed for utility and infrastructure maintenance. Light pole setting has never been easier! New territory for proven solutions “LaValley Industries is known in the pipeline and horizontal directional drilling (HDD)…

LaValley Industries Welcomes New Design Technician   February 3, 2021, Bemidji, MN – LaValley Industries is proud to announce and welcome David Glander as the company’s newest Design Technician. LaValley Industries is a premiere provider of innovative specialty products to the Pipeline, Horizontal Directional Drilling and Construction industries. Glander will join LaValley’s Engineering team with…

LaValley Industries and SiteTec HDD Equipment announce partnership to increase international representation SiteTec is always looking for tools and equipment that makes any HDD job safer, easier and faster. LaValley Industries creates tools that offer just that. As an industry recognized product in North America, the DECKHAND® has become a jobsite staple for providing safety…

 After nearly six years of analysis and discussions, Line 3 is by far the most studied pipeline project in Minnesota history. We were therefore disappointed to see the Minnesota Department of Commerce appeal this project for the third time last week. Although we have heard and respect the differing points of view regarding this…

TONGHAND® keeps workers out of harm’s way on HDD jobsites around the world. Engineered as an exit-side wrench, TONGHAND® debuted in 2015 and has been revolutionizing jobsites ever since. Making and breaking drill joints, reamers and subs are all possible thanks to its patented TONGVISE™. This feature allows the TONGHAND® torqueing ability to precise specifications…