Why the Industry Is Calling KUNDEL the “Swiss Army Knife of Shoring”

Nov 4, 2025 | Trench Boxes

Talk to anyone who’s spent enough time in the trench, and they’ll tell you the ground has a mind of its own. You plan, you prep, and then something shifts. That’s the nature of the work. What you can control, though, is the gear you bring with you.

So when crews talk about what actually makes their lives easier, the conversation isn’t about brand names, it’s about gear that just works.

That’s how KUNDELl keeps coming up.

Crews started noticing that their systems adapt fast when the trench isn’t uniform, when the soil’s unpredictable, and when the layout changes mid-dig. Panels connect cleanly, move easily, and adjust without a full reset. It’s not about being fancy; it’s about keeping the job moving.

“After trying multiple systems, we finally found one that handles every job. The V Panel is the solution to all of our difficulties.”
— Kevin Smith, D.N. Higgins

That flexibility is what earned it a nickname that stuck: the Swiss Army Knife of Shoring. It fits into the work, not the other way around.

“KUNDEL has the most innovative products in the industry, hands down.”
— Jeremiah, Beaver Excavating

No slogans. No flash. Just gear that solves problems — the kind you only understand after years in the dirt.

And maybe that’s why people keep talking. Because when something actually works out here, word gets around fast.

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