ICUEE 2015 - Ultimate HDD Skills Competition

The Ultimate HDD Skills Competition at ICUEE 2015 represents the culmination of Vermeer's search for North America's top horizontal directional drilling crew. Eight finalist crews, including Vancouver's Ulmer Contracting as the sole Canadian representative, will compete in live drilling demonstrations at the Vermeer booth during the three-day event. The competition is designed to test not just technical drilling skills but also the strength, endurance, and teamwork that define elite HDD operations. This hands-on competition format allows industry professionals to witness the highest levels of HDD expertise in action, making it a valuable learning opportunity for attendees involved in underground construction and utility installation. The winning crew will receive significant recognition including a year-long use of a new Vermeer D24x40 Series II drill, marketing opportunities in key industry publications, and exclusive access to test future Vermeer product innovations. For the broader HDD industry, this competition serves as both a showcase of operational excellence and a platform for advancing best practices in directional drilling operations.