Record turnout again for the state's annual meeting.
A strong slate of educational programming was highlighted by seminars on hydrofracturing, water treatment, welding, safety and renewable energy pumping systems. A welding class, hosted at Noland Company's rig repair shop and given by Arcet Equipment, was a favorite. And National Driller hosted an industry roundtable discussion that was good fun - much passion in the room. (Special thanks to panelists Jim Hall of Hall Well & Septic, Mike Heatwole of May Supply, Scott Miller of Northern Virginia Drilling, and Calvin Norris, representing Sydnor Hydro.)