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Read the latest industry insights and practical advice from Bermex experts on utility metering news, damage prevention updates, leak detection information, operational challenges, and emerging technologies shaping the utility services landscape.

Employee Spotlight
Headshots of John Bowden and Michael Fields, new Bermex team members in operations and gas leak survey leadership

Bermex Welcomes John Bowden and Michael Fields to the Team

Bermex is proud to welcome two new team members who bring extensive industry experience and leadership to our operations: John Bowden and Michael Fields. John Bowden joins Bermex as Operations Manager, Fleet & Projects. With more than 30 years of … Read Blog
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Utility worker checking a residential gas meter near a home with handheld device.

Spring Is the Season to Check Around Your Meter

As winter fades and spring arrives, it’s a natural time to tidy up around the home by clearing debris, trimming vegetation, and preparing for the months ahead. It’s also a great time to take a quick look at something many … Read Blog
Damage Prevention
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Survey: More Than 60 Million American Homeowners Plan to Dig This Spring — Here’s How to Stay Safe Before Breaking Ground

Bermex Urges Homeowners to Contact 811 Before Every Digging Project to Protect Communities and Prevent Costly Damages Spring digging season is here, and it’s a busy one. In observance of April as National Safe Digging Month, Bermex is reminding everyone … Read Blog
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Cover of the 2024 DIRT Report showing a utility excavation scene with a small excavator working in a trench, surrounded by geometric green and blue design elements.

Key Takeaways from the 2024 DIRT Report: What Utilities Need to Know Now

Explore the key takeaways from the 2024 DIRT Report and learn what utilities must do now to reduce underground damage, manage risk, and improve field operations.

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Employee Spotlight
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Welcoming Melvin “Johnny” Henson to Bermex

Bermex welcomes Melvin “Johnny” Henson as a damage prevention specialist in Ohio, bringing 20+ years of utility safety experience and leadership.

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Employee Spotlight
Three smiling men stand close together celebrating a work anniversary. The man on the left takes a cheerful selfie, while the man in the center holds a decorated sheet cake that reads “Congratulations… 30 years.” The man on the right gives a thumbs-up. Two of the men wear shirts with the Bermex logo. They appear to be in an office setting with charts and papers on the wall behind them.

Fernando Gomez Celebrates 30 Years at Bermex

Fernando Gomez’s milestone highlights his commitment to excellence and the strength he brings to the South Florida team.

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Bermex Honors Our Veterans

Every year on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. They come from every background and every corner of the country, united by a common purpose: to serve something greater than …

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Leak Detection: The Utility Industry’s Frontline in Sustainability

Learn how leak detection helps utilities save resources, reduce emissions, and drive sustainability with modern technology.

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Three small yellow warning flags planted in the ground along a dirt surface. The flags are labeled “Buried Gas Line Below SWG,” marking the location of underground utilities.

The Hidden Costs of Utility Strikes: A $30 Billion Problem

Bermex helps prevent costly utility strikes with expert locating services, protecting infrastructure, ensuring safety, and saving millions.

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