As the Underground Group of Astec Industries, Astec Underground and American Augers offer their customers the broadest range of breakthrough solutions in the underground construction industry. The companies' product mix includes utility trenchers, horizontal directional drills (HDDs), drilling fluid systems, horizontal auger boring machines, downhole tooling, and accessories. Astec Underground and American Augers provide their customers the best value, productivity, and return on investment in the industry by combining top-notch service with application expertise and innovative, high-quality American Augers and Trencor products along with the proven value of the Astec line of utility trenchers and compact HDDs. Customers seek out these brands for their reputation of dependability and innovation when tackling the toughest underground jobs throughout the world.