Inside the December 2012 Issue of Gas, Oil & Mining Contractor

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Cover Story: Double Down and Win!

Facing the historic economic meltdown in 2008, Acadiana Cooling and Compression refused to lay off workers, and then opened a second location to serve oil and natural gas companies.

Building the Business: Power Organizing

You have many great ideas to give your business a boost. But they won’t see the light of day unless you sort, prioritize and act on them.

Editor's Notebook: Advice From the Corner Office

Retired ConocoPhillips CEO James Mulva offers good advice for anyone seeking success in the oil industry.

Expo Preview: Sharing For Success

Through Expo Roundtable discussions, contractors network their way to better use of emerging technologies, improved customer service and marketing ideas that produce results.

Expo Preview: Culture Club

Six historic Indianapolis neighborhood districts showcase thriving art and music scenes for visitors to the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo.

Industry News - December 2012

Product Roundup: Material Movers

Whether it’s delicate precision around pipelines or muscle to move mounds of material, hydroexcavators, excavators and skid-steers get the job done.

Money Machines: By Land and by Water

No matter how soft or rugged the terrain, the Land Tamer is up to the task for Buchinski Enterprises in Alberta’s backcountry.

Product Spotlight: Portable frac sand plant delivers high output in small footprint

Product News - December 2012

Safety First: Measuring Sound

Technology makes it possible to measure the actual impact of workplace noise on individual employees.

Tech Perspective: Effective Hydroexcavation

Working with high-pressure water and vacuum on drilling rigs requires a balance of technical know-how and safety training.

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