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Products | HDD Fluids
NEW PRODUCT ALERT:
DrilRite 500 Series
Proven DrilRite performance, packaged for 500 Gallon Tanks
By Courtney Britz | HDDContractor.com
DrilRite Chemical has introduced the new 500 Series, a line of liquid drilling fluid additives packaged in a compact format designed to treat 500 gallons of water. The goal is straightforward. Deliver the same DrilRite performance contractors already rely on, but in a container size that aligns with the way many horizontal directional drilling crews mix mud in the field
Watch the DrilRite 500 Series Launch Video
Key Takeaways
Same trusted brand, new formulas
Designed to treat 500 gallons
Compact additives for efficient mixing
Matches crew workflows, easy to use
“Our job is to listen to contractors in the field and turn that feedback into products that make their day easier”
-Dawson Whitehurst - Drilling Fluid Engineer, DrilRite
WHAT’S NEXT
One Foot At A Time:
Episode 11
Video | HardRock Infrastructure
HardRock Infrastructure
Pipe Pull Day
Follow HardRock on pipe pull day
By Courtney Britz | HDDContractor.com
Mario has been with HardRock Infrastructure for over 12 years, working his way up to become a skilled Drill Operator and Foreman. We caught up with him in his Vermeer D1000x900 to talk about his journey. Grateful for choosing a trade, Mario takes pride in building a career he enjoys while providing for his family, and strongly encourages others to consider a career in HDD.
Mario with HardRock Infrastructure pulls a 42 inch pipe under a creek in South Texas.
Events | HDDA
2026 Spring Conference
Hosted by HDDA
April 15th-17th Horseshoe Bay Resort
By Courtney Britz | HDDContractor.com
The HDDA Spring Conference will take place April 15–17 at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. This premier event brings together leaders across the HDD industry, from contractors to manufacturers, to advance public policy, share best practices, and elevate industry standards. This year’s keynote speaker, David Gerber of Novus Global, is an executive coach who works with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and top business leaders to help them achieve peak performance and reach their full potential.
Key Takeaways
Focus on advancing public policy
Emphasis on best practices adoption
April 15-17th Horseshoe Bay, TX.
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