This article discusses how cutting the time a utility pipe repair takes can have a transformative impact on contractors, customers and communities. Securing scheduled access to repairing and replacing ageing pipework can be slow if it requires any kind of road closure...
In the UK, pipe replacement falls to utility companies who are regulated by Ofwat (for water) and Ofgem (for gas). Regulators are responsible for setting limits on pricing to consumers for supply, and regulate the way the utility companies manage the infrastructure,...
Why have we produced a 4,000 word, ten step FREE guide discussing the challenges facing pipe repair and replacement professionals? Much of the utilities infrastructure (gas and water), in most Western industrialised populations, is very old – over 100 years in many...
Michigan State threaten to pull plug on funding Progress on the lead pipe replacement program in Flint, MI, has apparently been delayed during 2018 due to a change in how the location of lead pipes is being undertaken. The Mayor of Flint, Karen Weaver, has reportedly...
Kobus will be exhibiting at the NASTT No Dig Show in Chicago March 18th - 20th 2019 We are delighted to announce that KOBUS will be exhibiting at the North American Society of Trenchless Technology 'No Dig Show' in Chicago March 18th to 20th 2019. This will be our...
The successful Kobus 300 machine, used extensively by water companies and contractors in the UK, has been improved to make it even more user friendly. Following feedback from our customers, we have introduced the following improvements to our latest models: (a)...
The Integrated 400 Series Pipe Puller, which was originally developed for the replacement of gas services, has been successfully used in trials recently to replace water service pipes. The 400 series machine is designed to operate from a mini-excavator (2 tonne) and...
Homeowner's expensive driveway remains untouched Description tRiiO approached KOBUS Services to utilise the KOBUS Integrated 400 Series Pipe Puller in Leicester on a particularly awkward gas service pipe replacement. The property had a newly laid, and expensive...
The NEW KOBUS website has just gone LIVE! Click on the link below to visit the site and see the new layout and features:- www.kobuspipepuller.com As with any website, it is work in progress, and lots more features, information and products will be added in the coming...
KOBUS are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting our Pipe Puller products at the forthcoming Utility Week Live event at the NEC, Birmingham on 24th & 25th May. We'll be showing the NEW Integrated 400 Series Pipe Puller, and highlighting recent improvements...