NASTT's New Executive Director for 2020
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NASTT Executive Director Position Changes in 2020
After 10 years of leadership, NASTT's Executive Director, Michael Willmets will retire at the end of the year. We thank you for so many years of dedication and hard work, Mike!
Beginning in mid-January, Matthew Izzard will take the helm of NASTT as Executive Director.
Matthew has been involved in the no-dig industry since the late 1980s, holding senior positions in sales and business development with equipment manufacturers. He has written and presented over 40 papers around the world and been involved in the publication of accredited trenchless training courses and international standards. As Past Chairman of the United Kingdom Society of Trenchless Technology (UKSTT) and his activity as the Vice-Chairman of the International Society of Trenchless Technology (ISTT) he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. Based out of Seattle, he has been a member of NASTT since 2017, including the Center of Excellence for Pipe Bursting. He is also active in the Pacific Northwest Regional Chapter.
Matthew said, "NASTT is the largest and most recognized organization promoting trenchless technology in the world. It is an honor to follow on from Mike Willmets as Executive Director and recognize the growth and status the society has achieved under his guidance. It is inspiring to have the opportunity to continue to develop this legacy with such a dynamic Board, council and staff that have so many exciting ideas for the future. We look forward to engaging with both existing and future members of our family to support and create new opportunities."
Outside of work Matthew enjoys spending time with his family, running, hiking, supporting Tottenham Hotspur soccer team and trying to explain the laws of cricket.
Welcome to the team Matthew!
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Exhibitors! Application Deadline in Less Than Two Weeks!
The
Abbott Innovative Products & Services Award celebrates 2020 NASTT No-Dig Show exhibiting companies with state-of-the-art product or services making a significant impact in advancing the trenchless industry in the areas of rehabilitation or new installation.
For more information and to apply by December 15,
click here
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2020 Board of Directors Elections
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Members, Watch Your Email for Voting Information!
The NASTT 2020 Board of Directors elections will be held in December. There are three vacant positions available for the Board of Directors and there are three currently serving Directors wishing to fulfill their full six year terms.
The ballot will close on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and represents terms beginning January 1, 2020.
Voting information and ballot links will be emailed to all active members tomorrow, Friday, December 6. Questions?
Email us
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Track Spotlight & Paper of the Week
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Wastewater & Stormwater Pipeline Rehabilitation Track
Track Leaders are
Program Committee members that have the added responsibility of managing a track of the technical program. They work with the authors by peer-reviewing papers and presentations to ensure non-commercial, quality content.
This week we're featuring Andrew Costa, Area Manager of Business Development at
Insituform Technologies
. Thank you for your time and talents, Andrew!
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The paper of the week was the most highly attended paper in the Wastewater & Stormwater Pipeline Rehabilitation Track on Wednesday morning during the NASTT 2019 No-Dig Show:
Use of Spray Applied Pipe Linings as a Structural Renewal for Gravity Storm Water Conveyance Conduits
This paper outlines ongoing research and evaluation program conducted through NCHRP for seven U.S. DOTs (DelDOT, FDOT, MnDOT, NCDOT, NYSDOT, Ohio DOT, and PennDOT) to consider spray applied pipe linings (SAPLs) as a structural renewal for culverts and storm drains.
Written by: Mohammad Najafi, Jeffrey Syar, Seyed Korky and Zahra (Ellie) Kohankar Kouchesfehani.
Download the paper here!
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Check out all the papers in this track:
Paper downloads are FREE to members!
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CIPP Emissions Study Webinar – December 17th
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Help us spread industry news!
Email us
and share your project stories, product releases, staff updates and more. NASTT's blog is a free service to the trenchless industry.
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News on the Blog this Week:
Join NASSCO in an industry-wide webinar as the Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech (TTC) presents their findings on the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Emissions Testing Study – Phase II.
The webinar is on December 17 at 2:00 p.m. EST and will cover TTC’s findings and recommendations. Registration is open to all.
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April 5
Introduction to Trenchless Technology - New Installations - Denver, CO
April 5
Introduction to Trenchless Technology - Rehabilitation - Denver, CO
April 5
Municipal Grouting - Denver, CO
April 5-9
The NASTT 2020 No-Dig Show - Denver, CO
April 8
Gas - Denver, CO
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April 8-9
CIPP - Denver, CO
April 8-9
HDD - Denver, CO
April 8-9
Laterals - Denver, CO
April 8-9
New Installation Methods - Denver, CO
April 8-9
Pipe Bursting - Denver, CO
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