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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

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“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

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Products | HDD Fluids

HardRock Infrastructure

Pipe Pull Day

Follow along with HardRock on pipe pull day

By Courtney Britz | HDDContractor.com


HardRock Infrastructure takes you behind the scenes of a critical HDD milestone, the pipe pull. This video highlights the precision, teamwork, and coordination required to safely install product pipe during horizontal directional drilling. Watch as the crew manages drill fluid and executes a smooth pullback. A must see at what it takes to get the job done right.

Watch Mario from HardRock Infrastructure’s POV on pipe pull day

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Careers in HDD are available and ever evolving

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“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

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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.

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Emphasis on best practices adoption


Focus on advancing public policy


Industry leaders collaborate toward shared goals

Commitment to raising industry standards


“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

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Projects | HardRock Infrastructure

Maxi-Rig Spotlight:

Pipe Pull Day

Pipe pull day with HardRock Infrastructure

By Courtney Britz | HDDContractor.com


HardRock Infrastructure takes you behind the scenes of a critical HDD milestone, the pipe pull. This video highlights the precision, teamwork, and coordination required to safely install product pipe during horizontal directional drilling. Watch as the crew manages drill fluid and executes a smooth pullback. A must see at what it takes to get the job done right.

Read the full article here ➡

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“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

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“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

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