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Enhancing Sewer Systems with Ladtech HDPE Manhole Riser Rings: A Comprehensive Guide
Enhancing Sewer Systems with Ladtech HDPE Manhole Riser Rings: A Comprehensive Guide

In the realm of sewer systems, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in ensuring durability, longevity, and resistance to environmental challenges. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) has emerged as a...

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The Ladtech approach is lessening the burden on landfills.
The Ladtech approach is lessening the burden on landfills.

Ladtech, a pioneer in the recycling industry, is not only committed to sustainability but also plays a significant role in reducing waste impact on infrastructure in America. By transforming American...

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Ladtech Recycled Plastic: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions
Ladtech Recycled Plastic: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions

In the quest for a more sustainable future, companies like Ladtech are leading the way in innovative recycling technologies. Ladtech is a trailblazer in the field of recycled plastic, particularly...

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Importance of Recycling, HDPE
Importance of Recycling, HDPE

Saving the Planet One Bottle at a Time! Did you know that the plastic bottles you use and discard every day can have a significant impact on the environment? High-density...

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The Importance of a Wastewater Collection System.
The Importance of a Wastewater Collection System.

Infiltration and Inflow in Manholes Causes and Solutions Wastewater infiltration and inflow (I&I) in manholes often present significant challenges in sewer system maintenance for municipalities. Domestic wastewater, industrial wastewater, and...

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What a Manhole Rebuilt/Rehab Means For Your Municipality
What a Manhole Rebuilt/Rehab Means For Your Municipality

Every state and municipality – nationwide – must deal with the issues of aging and deteriorating infrastructure. Deciding between manhole rehabilitation or its replacement tops the list of priorities. The...

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MSW Magazine June Issue 2023
MSW Magazine June Issue 2023

Ladtech is featured in Municipal Sewer and Water Magazines manhole and sewer rehab issue, June 2023.

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ENR May Issue 2023
ENR May Issue 2023

Replacing Chimney Rings With HDPE Alternative to Address Ongoing I&I Issues Inflow and infiltration (I&I) is responsible for up to 20% of the flow being directed to wastewater treatment plants....

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Build A Better Solution: An Engineering Solution
Build A Better Solution: An Engineering Solution

Manholes are the most visible point in identifying the condition of our underground infrastructure, and with the advent of effective pipe repair technology, manholes are receiving increased attention from municipalities.

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City Beautiful “Plant A Tree”
City Beautiful “Plant A Tree”

Plant a Tree The date was April 10, 1872. In Nebraska, a unique, statewide celebration was underway. With prizes offered to both individuals and counties, participation and enthusiasm were high....

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HDPE vs. Concrete: A Comparison of Manhole Ring Materials
HDPE vs. Concrete: A Comparison of Manhole Ring Materials

Across North America, municipalities have a decision to make regarding the manhole rings used in their infrastructure. The choice is between traditional concrete rings and the more recently developed high...

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Combating Traffic Impact with HDPE Manhole Rings
Combating Traffic Impact with HDPE Manhole Rings

There’s a major problem with the traditional concrete rings used to build manhole chimneys — they have a short life expectancy. As a result of point load failures, heavy traffic...

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Why Solving the Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) Problem Requires a Change in Thinking
Why Solving the Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) Problem Requires a Change in Thinking

Albert Einstein famously said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” The unwillingness to change can lead to undesirable and unnecessary outcomes time and...

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Engineering Community Embraces Ingenuity of HDPE Manhole Solutions
Engineering Community Embraces Ingenuity of HDPE Manhole Solutions

Every facet of the construction industry is driven in one way or another by the bottom line. Similarly, local governments responsible for maintaining and improving infrastructure must be mindful of...

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AS SEEN IN ENR: Rethinking Manhole Solutions
AS SEEN IN ENR: Rethinking Manhole Solutions

What if a city engineer had the power to reduce manhole and catch basin ring costs by 50%, while dramatically reducing installation time and effort? Bryan Houle, president of contracting...

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AS SEEN IN ENR: Ringing Out the Old – HDPE Manhole Rings Look to Collar New Roads
AS SEEN IN ENR: Ringing Out the Old – HDPE Manhole Rings Look to Collar New Roads

From Alaska to the Bahamas, Minnesota to Texas, municipalities are taking a deeper look at the durability and life-cycle costs associated with manhole collars. Too often these systems for topping...

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Finding the Missing Link
Finding the Missing Link

City’s sewer maintenance group finds a cost-effective, long-term solution to broken adjusting rings Three years after installing IPEX LifeSaver Manhole Adjusting Rings on a busy city street, The City of...

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Plastic Manhole Adjustment Rings Improve the Quality of Sanitary and Storm Sewers
Plastic Manhole Adjustment Rings Improve the Quality of Sanitary and Storm Sewers

New plastic manhole adjustment rings are being installed in residential street projects in Minnesota. Contractors and specifying engineers have never been able to specify the materials of concrete manhole adjustment...

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Infiltration Elimination – A Minnesota Town Reduces Infiltration with Plastic Manhole Rings
Infiltration Elimination – A Minnesota Town Reduces Infiltration with Plastic Manhole Rings

There are about 20 million manholes in America, and all of them have essentially the same construction: a massive cone section rising up from the sewer. Until the late 1920s,...

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How To Build A Better Mousetrap Or Manhole Chimney
How To Build A Better Mousetrap Or Manhole Chimney

With several decades experience in the precast concrete business, Dwight Wiedrich was very familiar with solving problems as they arose. So when a salesman pointed out some problems customers were...

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Manhole Makeover – Engineering solutions for a successful renewal program
Manhole Makeover – Engineering solutions for a successful renewal program

Manholes are the most visible point in identifying the condition of our underground infrastructure, and with the advent of effective pipe-repair technologies, manholes are receiving increased attention from municipalities. Leaks...

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Lino Business Honored for Use of Recycled Materials
Lino Business Honored for Use of Recycled Materials

Ladtech Incorporated, based in Lino Lakes, was recently honored by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners for its use of recycled materials to manufacture its product. Ladtech produces manhole adjusting...

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Sewer Rings – Environmental & Health Issues
Sewer Rings – Environmental & Health Issues

Performance The next time you drive over a manhole, you just might be driving over recycled plastic. One Minnesota company has developed a molded plastic manhole adjusting ring made of...

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