Maynard Akkerman, President and CEO of Akkerman Inc.,
was offi cially welcomed on May 6, 2009 as a member
of The Moles, a prominent heavy construction fraternal
organization.
Established in 1938, membership into The Moles is limited
to 550 individuals who are engaged in specifi c sectors of
the construction industry and have obtained a heightened
level of accomplishment within their industry. Each year, the
group holds four annual events in the New York metropolitan
area and bestows two awards to recognize individuals for
outstanding achievement.
On his induction into The Moles, Maynard states, “It’s an honor
to be nominated to this esteemed group. At this stage in my
career, it’s important to me to further the good work of the
trenchless industry. Association with The Moles will help me in
this endeavor.”
Since 1973, Akkerman Inc. manufactures distinctive
microtunneling, pipe jacking, tunneling, guided boring and earth pressure balance equipment.
Akkerman equipment is widely distributed in the national and international markets.