The Myth (And True Cost to Homeowners) Of Sewage Treatment Facilities

The Myth (And True Cost to Homeowners) Of Sewage Treatment Facilities

Fueled by the internet and personal computers, America experienced one of the highest economic growth periods in history from 1990 to 2005, and with that growth came development.  Farmland, fields and forests were being purchased around the country at record rates in order to build new homes and businesses.  Of [...]

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Fancy Amenities Bring Comfort, Elegance—Yes, Elegance—to Portable Restrooms

Fancy Amenities Bring Comfort, Elegance—Yes, Elegance—to Portable Restrooms

Consider the lowly portable restroom—that serviceable, practical workhorse of construction sites and soccer fields around the country. For decades, the simple portable restroom has been relegated to back corners of parks, dusty edges of parking lots and other out-of-the-way settings; it is a necessary but rarely glamorous element of basic sanitation.
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While You Are At The Show…

While You Are At The Show…

By Jim VonMeier
I remember the first time I went to the Pumper Show.  People kept telling me about it and I thought another trade show…big deal.  But eventually I figured I may as well give it a shot and to say I was blown away would be an understatement. 
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Multi-Purpose Machines (That are Simple to Operate) Remain Focus of Jetter and Vacuum Market

Multi-Purpose Machines (That are Simple to Operate) Remain Focus of Jetter and Vacuum Market

The best machines, as any operator in the field knows, are easy to operate and simple to fix. That is especially true in the jetter and vacuum machine industry, where people of all skill levels need to be able to run equipment in often unpleasant and sometimes dangerous conditions.
NLB Corporation [...]

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

Not exactly—portable restrooms, sinks and trailers are more like it!
In these times, when diversification and expansion within your company framework is so important, it might be time to take a hard look at these areas.
If by some chance you have gotten to where you are in the portable sanitation [...]

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The Pumper & Cleaner Expo 2010 – 30th Anniversary Show!

The Pumper & Cleaner Expo 2010 – 30th Anniversary Show!

Over 12,000 people from 4,000 companies attended this year’s Expo, rated as one of the top trade shows by Tradeshow Week Magazine. It’s also one of the fastest growing, offering an incredible 500 exhibits and over 75 free seminars covering all aspects of the industry.
Gideon Smith, publisher of American Liquid Waste, enjoyed [...]

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Profile: Golden Rule Sewer Service & Golden Rule Sanitation

Profile: Golden Rule Sewer Service & Golden Rule Sanitation

When Golden Rule Sewer Service measures its success, it needn’t look any further than its own name and the principle that’s guided the company from Day One: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
“Whether you break even or make money, you always have to do it right,” [...]

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Factoring in Cash Flow

Factoring in Cash Flow

In this economy, where credit is tight and requirements to obtain it are even tighter, there is an option available to provide a much-needed cash infusion and to reduce the risk of unpaid invoices: factoring. Factoring is a financial tool that can provide immediate cash flow to any size business.
Susan [...]

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Frozen Assets

Frozen Assets

Typically, when you hear the term “frozen assets,” you might think that a criminal act of some kind has been committed. This is not the case, however, in the portable restroom industry.
As October rolls around in a large portion of the United States and all of Canada, [...]

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How to Make 2010 Your Most Productive Year Ever

How to Make 2010 Your Most Productive Year Ever

                                                               
Most of us begin each year by thinking about our goals, our jobs, our health—all the “new” routines and commitments we make to ourselves to make this our best year yet… but two weeks into January, all our planning and resolutions often go out the window!  You can [...]

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Pennsylvania Septage Management Association

Members of one Pennsylvania septic industry association kicked off the New Year in a big way with a revamped and relocated trade show in late January.
In an industry that has a patchwork of certification and training guidelines, the Pennsylvania Septage Management Association has taken a leadership role in providing educational opportunities for those in the [...]

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Allstate Power Vac

More than 25 years ago, Allstate Power Vac Inc. began as a small, family-owned sewer company, incorporating in 1984. Today, it is a $50 million operation providing industrial cleaning and a wide array of related services to small and large corporations and municipalities nationwide. Still family-owned, its 260 employees staff 17 branch offices between Maine and Virginia.

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ILLINOIS-BASED FINKBINER EQUIPMENT IS NEW VACALL DEALER

February 2, 2010: Vacall Industries has announced that Finkbiner Equipment is the latest dealership to offer the complete line of Vacall Industries AllJetVac machines.
Based in Burr Ridge, Illinois, near Chicago, Finkbiner Equipment has served the region for over 40 years. Throughout the state and region, the dealership is known for being experts in highway and [...]

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The Water Environment Federation and the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association Announce New Partnership

The Water Environment Federation and the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association Announce New Partnership

Alexandria, Va. – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) — a not-for-profit organization that educates and represents the decentralized systems and onsite wastewater treatment profession — are pleased to announce a significant new partnership that will take effect on February 1, 2010. Passed this month by the organizations’ boards of trustees, the resolution formalizes a three-year agreement to closely collaborate and promote a shared vision of an integrated and holistic approach to water, stormwater, and wastewater management.

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