Going the Distance

Michels Directional Crossings, a division of Michels Corporation, is recognized throughout North America and around the globe as the industry leader in both land and marine horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Michels has completed pipe installations of up to 60 inches in diameter crossing spans of more than 15,000 feet.

Since 1986, Michels has been internationally recognized for establishing numerous industry records. We continue to lead the way with inventive new HDD solutions. We are proud of our focus to work with respect and sensitivity for the environment

Michels Directional Crossings’ Capabilities

• More than 65 drilling rigs
• Rigs capable of 1.2 million pounds of drilling thrust and pulling power
• Equipment capable of boring virtually any ground condition
• Custom fabricated large specialized drilling equipment, available for projects anywhere in the world

Horizontal directional drilling is especially efficient for river crossings. With HDD, piping is drilled well-below the river bed, making all buried pipe impervious to shoreline erosion, ice movement, dredging, anchor and watercraft activity.

Michels Directional Crossings’ Professional Affiliations

• PLCA
• PLCAC
• DCA
• ASCE
• AGA
• NASTT
• MEA

Michels Directional Crossings
817 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 128
Brownsville, WI 53006
t: 920-583-3132
f: 920-583-3429
crossingsinfo@michels.us