[VIDEO] Steps Vermeer Is Taking to Reduce Learning Curve for Directional Drill Operators

Lee Schroeder, sales manager for the utility infrastructure division at Vermeer, discusses how the company is working to help contractors get directional drill operators up to speed more quickly.

October 17, 2017

Lee Schroeder, sales manager for the utility infrastructure division at Vermeer, discusses how the company is working to help contractors get directional drill operators up to speed more quickly. 

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