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The Independence State is Rich in Heritage by Ed Moranski, Chief Marketing Officer, WorldWide Drilling Resource ® I recently took a road trip to Pennsylvania, a state rich in history, manufacturing, and good eats. My first stop was to see Bobby Sorber at Midlantic Machinery in Wilkes-Barre. The company has been in business over 70 years, selling Komatsu equipment for nearly 40 of those years. It is always nice to catch up with friends in the industry. My next stop was N&N Drilling Supply, a leading provider of drilling supplies, tools, and accessories worldwide for over 50 years. Smiling faces welcomed me as I arrived. Gary and Mike spent some quality time with me going over their operation. Acker Drill Company, a manufacturer of drill rigs and tooling for over 100 years, is located right outside of Scranton. We are accustomed to seeing Wayne and his team at many of the trade events WWDR covers each year. Wayne, Matt, Mike, and many of the staff welcomed me. Michael DiCindio took time out of his busy day to give me a tour of the facility. Wow, when they say American Made , they mean it! What an outstanding facility. We enjoyed lunch (great split-pea soup) and I headed on my way. Sitting down with Christopher Bruce, operations manager at Patriot Rigs & Services, and the tour of the operation he provided, presented a bit of insight on some of the projects this brand new com- pany has in the works. He also introduced some of the staff. A few names were familiar, and it was nice to put faces and names together. I knew some of those guys way back when I was employed at D & L Thomas. Too many places and not enough time rang true for this trip. So many more folks I wanted to see, but just ran out of time. The road is long and full of great places and people. Until next time, roll down the window and enjoy the ride. ENV September 20-21, 2018 The Bertram Inn & Conference Center Aurora, Ohio For more information call 877-632-4748 or visit www.nda4u.com Save the Date 2018 NDA Convention Exhibitor & Sponsor Opportunities are Available! President’s Dinner with Awards and Entertainment • Golf Outing • Presentations for CE Credits • Outdoor Static Displays • And More. 46 AUGUST 2018 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®