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Onsite First Time Assembly Works: Debunking the Most Common Myths

Posted January 24, 2012 by

Joe Roby, Robbins Vice President – Production & Logistics, debunks the most common concerns about OFTA and discusses why the Onsite First Time Assembly method works. Read More

Categories: Behind the Scenes, Blog

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There are Urgent Projects…and Then There’s Emisor Oriente

Posted December 1, 2011 by

After visiting Mexico City’s Emisor Oriente Wastewater Tunnel, I realized something: there are urgent projects, and then there are URGENT PROJECTS. Túnel Emisor Oriente, often abbreviated to TEO by those involved, is the latter. Read More

Categories: Blog, From the Field

Cutter changing at Pahang Selangor.

Research and Development: A Sneak Peek at the Next Generation of Disc Cutters

Posted August 25, 2011 by

Robbins disc cutter advancements are accelerating, from pressure compensated disc cutters for soft ground TBMs to remote cutter monitoring. Read on for a snapshot of our latest R&D projects. Read More

Categories: Blog, Insights in the Industry

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Adventure at West Qinling:Treacherous Roads, Spicy Food, and TBMs

Posted July 8, 2011 by

A few months ago one of my colleagues and yours truly presented a two day seminar to the Dongah Geological Company of South Korea on Robbins Hard Rock TBMs. We decided to further develop our relationship with some on-site training at West Qinling. Read on to hear more about our whirlwind trip. Read More

Categories: Blog, From the Field

The launch of the veteran Robbins machine in Toronto, Canada

The Oldest Robbins TBM still in Action? We visit a jobsite in Canada that may be using the World’s Ultimate Workhorse TBM

Posted July 1, 2011 by

In operation since 1968, a 2.7 m (8.8 ft) Robbins Main Beam machine currently operating in Ontario, Canada may be the world’s oldest Robbins TBM still in action. Read More

Categories: Blog, From the Field

  • Contributors

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    Lok Home

    President

    Lok has worked in the underground industry for 45 years, from Canadian mine development to field service. He has been President of The Robbins Company since 1998.

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    Brian Khalighi

    Vice President-Engineering

    Brian has over 22 years experience in the tunneling industry, and has worked on projects around the world including the Kárahnjúkar Hydroelectric Project in Iceland.

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    Brad Grothen

    Engineering Manager

    Brad has over 12 years of experience in mechanical and electrical design, as well as project management on industrial and construction equipment.

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    Steve Chorley

    International Field Service Manager

    Steve has worked on tunneling projects around the world, including recent mega projects in Malaysia, China, and Spain. He has a broad knowledge of TBM assembly, operation, and ground support.

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    Desiree Willis

    Technical Writer

    Desiree has explored a wide variety of editorial topics in the tunneling industry, from high cover projects to soft ground TBM design.

  • Past Contributors

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    Dave Fisher

    Field Service Superintendent

    Dave worked on projects around the world in the Robbins Field Service Department beginning in 1991, including projects in China and Australia. He passed away in September 2011 and will be missed by all those who knew him.