Bailey Announces Sponsorship of Virginia Tech's Diggeridoos Team in the 2025 Not-a-Boring-Competition
Knoxville, TN – November 25, 2024 – Bailey International, an industry leader in hydraulic components and electronic controls, is proud to announce its sponsorship of Virginia Tech's Diggeridoos student engineering team. This collaboration aims to support the Diggeridoos as they prepare to compete in the prestigious 2025 Not-a-Boring-Competition hosted by The Boring Company.
Bailey’s sponsorship of the Diggeridoos is projected to enhance the team's visibility and innovation capabilities through marketing and product support.
Ken Baker, CEO of Bailey, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "We are honored to support Virginia Tech's Diggeridoos team as they push the boundaries of tunneling technology. This collaboration aligns with our own mission to foster and drive advancements in the mining industry, and we look forward to seeing the Diggeridoos excel in the upcoming competition."
Virginia Tech's Diggeridoos team was selected as one of the 12 finalists from nearly 400 applicants, showcasing their expertise and dedication to developing a revolutionary micro tunneling machine. The team's participation in the Not-a-Boring-Competition reaffirms Virginia Tech's position as a trailblazer in engineering and entrepreneurship on the global stage.
Lily Donaldson, the Business and Logistics Lead on the Diggeridoos team, also shared her excitement about the partnership. She said, "Bailey's support is instrumental in helping us achieve our goals. Their expertise and resources will significantly enhance our ability to innovate and compete at the highest level. We are grateful for their commitment to our success and look forward to a prolific collaboration."
The Boring Company's mission to revolutionize transportation and utility infrastructure through the development of efficient, low-cost tunnels provides an exciting backdrop for this partnership. The expected impact includes networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and mutual benefits for all parties involved.
For more information about Bailey, please visit https://www.baileyhydraulics.com/about-bailey/.
For more information about Virginia Tech's Diggeridoos team, please visit https://www.diggeridoos.com/ or email vtdiggeridoos@gmail.com.
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About Bailey Group:
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Bailey is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic components and electronic control system components for companies across a wide range of industries. Bailey develops and produces hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic power units, hydraulic valves, joysticks and other electronic controls under the Chief, Maxim, Hydro Custom and Sure Grip Controls brands, as well as distributes many other products. Bailey also provides design, engineering, testing and custom manufacturing services to leading mobile equipment companies around the world.
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