Robbins Advancing the TBM Industry since 1952

Olden memories........

In 1952, James S. Robbins developed the first modern tunnel boring machine for the Oahe Dam Project in South Dakota, USA.

James S. Robbins stands in front of an early TBM excavation face showing kerf cutting.

In 1964, The Robbins Company developed the precursor to all modern EPB and Slurry TBMs for the Paris RER Metro.

The epic Channel Tunnel excavation utilized multiple Robbins EPB and Double Shield TBMs to bore below the English Channel.

Dave Leipham, retired Robbins Field Service Superintendent, inspects a cutterhead in Norway, circa 1980s.

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