Laney and Bothar form international alliance

Laney Group, Inc. and Bothar Inc. have signed a teaming agreement, under which they will cooperatively pursue projects that require a combination of their services and expertise.  Laney provides an integrated suite of engineering, HDD, direct pipe and project management solutions internationally. Bothar provides direct pipe , auger boring, pipe jacking and microtunnelling solutions throughout Canada.  Laney and IPC will strategically augment each other’s existing capabilities in their respective markets.

Laney Group, Inc. has a long history and is an established leader in HDD and direct pipe installations internationally.  As part of a recent management change and a industry acquisition, Laney Group now delivers integrated engineering,  procurement, construction and project management solutions to serve our clients in the trenchless industry and beyond.  Per Todd Miller, Laney Group CEO, “First and foremost, IPC and Bothar are both world-class companies led by world-class leaders.  We are thrilled to be partnering with Bothar to be deliver a comprehensive suite of trenchless solutions to our international clients in a world-class manner.  We look forward to the next steps”.

With a proven track record of successful projects, Bothar is currently one of the largest direct pipe contractors in Canada. Notable accomplishments include simultaneous DPI operations in British Columbia and Ontario in 2017 and a performance world record for drilling 218m in 24hours.

This cooperation agreement allows both companies to collaborate on a full range of trenchless installation technologies and solutions in North America and internationally.  Combined technical experience, access to specialized equipment and utilization of engineering knowledge and experience will enable both parties to provide the best technical and most cost-effective solutions to clients across the range of trenchless solutions.