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Underground Group Trenchers Horizontal Directional Drills Geothermal Drills [energy] [infrastructure] [mining] Astec Industries, Inc. Astec Underground manufactures equipment to meet the needs of customers involved in construction, mining, pipelines, energy, and the installation of infrastructure. [ ] Astec Underground, Inc. Loudon, Tennessee, USA Its Trencor high-performance rock trenchers, RoadMiners™, and Surface Miners are recognized for their durability, workmanship, and high-production capability. Since its inception in 1945 in Alhambra, California as the Jiffy Excavator Tooth Company (Jetco), Trencor rock trenching equipment has earned its reputation for rugged dependability in the most demanding digging conditions around the world. The mechanical drive system found in Trencor machines can better absorb the pounding shocks inherent in trenching. It is very durable and dependable, providing our customers with years of reliable service and productivity. Trencor machines are supported through a dedicated parts and service center, available 24-hours a day to help customers minimize downtime and get needed repair parts. In 2012, the company is introducing a new double-pump trailer for use in the recovery of natural gas. The 1,900-horsepower unit is capable of a maximum discharge pressure of 15,000 psi and a maximum flow rate of 19.6 bpm @3734 psi. All products are manufactured at the company's 360,000-square- foot facility in Loudon, TN. The company also produces select components for several of the other Astec companies' product lines. Astec Underground, Inc. facility located in Loudon, Tennessee, USA. 38 Trencor T1760 Chain Trenchers cut precise trenches through nearly any soil type, including solid rock. 2011 Astec Industries, Inc. Annual Report Double-Pump Trailer used for extracting natural gas.