A new, robust tiger tail hose that is flexible for pumper truck waste evacuation and septic pumping, sewer cleaning, and marine sanitation applications is being introduced by FLEXAUST of Warsaw, Indiana.

Tiger Tail® Liquid Suction & Pumping Hose combines high durability and flexibility for pumper truck waste evacuation, septic pumping, and related applications. Featuring proprietary polyethylene copolymer construction, reinforced with an integral polyethylene helix, this hose has a smooth interior, is kink-resistant, is 10% heavier than previous versions, and is long lasting, claims the firm.

Made with factory-installed leak-proof polyweld cuffs, Tiger Tail® Liquid Suction & Pumping Hose has an abrasion-resistant, rounded external cap that slides easily over asphalt and concrete surfaces. Available in 1.5″, 2″, 3″, and 4″ I.D. sizes in standard 3 to 50 ft. lengths in yellow with a black web, this flexible sewer suction hose operated over -40°F to 140°F.

Tiger Tail® Liquid Suction & Pumping Hose is priced according to size and quantity. A Tiger Tail® sewer guide hose is also available.

For more information visit www.flexaust.com or call 800.343.0428.

Plug in, or hang up. The start of 2012 saw a new hand-held cell phone ban for Commercial Drivers. New regulations kicked in January 3, 2012 banning hand held phones in commercial vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Drivers are allowed to use hands-free devices, but all across the United States, all commercial drivers, which includes truck and bus drivers, are banned from using hand-held cell phones. If caught, they will be forced to pay a fine of up to $2,700 per offense.

The law does allow emergency responders and roadside assistance workers to use hand-held cell phones, but those are the only commercial drivers who don’t have to go hands-free. An estimated four million commercial drivers will be affected across the nation.

In addition, approximately 40,000 state laws piggy-backing off of this issue have taken effect since the start of the 2012.

A variable flow static mixer for any fluid handling system that automatically adjusts to hold the head loss constant over 80% of the flow range is available from Westfall Manufacturing Company of Bristol, Rhode Island.

The Westfall Model 2900 Variable Flow Static Mixer optimizes mixing and minimizes head loss by employing two in-line wafer type mixers, one fixed and one variable, which adjusts incrementally to maintain constant head loss. Providing consistent mixing over a 20:1 turndown ratio, this mixer
reduces overall system head loss at high flow rates and permits the use of smaller pumps.

Saving energy and pump wear-and-tear, the Westfall Model 2900 Variable Flow Static Mixer is available in sizes from 3/8″ to 120″ I.D. Separated by a distance equal to two pipe diameters; as the flow velocity increases, the variable mixer opens to reduce excessive head loss. The fixed mixer has a 0.9 Beta ratio and the variable mixer has a 0.7 Beta ratio.

The Westfall Model 2900 Variable Flow Static Mixer is priced from $4,000.00 to $300,000.00 (list), depending upon size and material of construction. Literature and price quotations are available upon request.

For more information call (888) 928-3747, e-mail rglanville@westfallmfg.net or visit www.westfallmfg.com.

United Site Services (USS), the USA’s largest provider of portable restrooms, temporary fence and other site services, announced in early October the acquisition of Chicago-based Black Tie Event Services (BTES). BTES has been providing luxury restroom and shower trailer facilities along with its project management expertise to the Events Industry across the US for over 12 years.

Combining the luxury restroom trailer fleet and BTES Team with United Site Services’ nationwide service infrastructure, establishes USS as the clear leader in premier portable sanitation service from coast to coast. This acquisition allows USS to provide for the needs of the largest and most complex events. USS will be able to serve all markets in the US leveraging its more than 50 branch locations and the BTES network of carefully selected service partners.

“The BTES platform further expands our presence in the national luxury restroom trailer market and brings with it some of the best people servicing that market today” said Ron Carapezzi, CEO of USS.
USS, through its United Event Services Division, is the national leader in site services for events of all types. From fundraising events and premier golf events, to NASCAR races and the Super Bowl, USS has the ability to tailor its services to the specific needs of the individual client and event. No other company has the depth of resources and number of highly skilled professionals as USS.

USS is the largest provider of portable restrooms, temporary fence, storage, power and other site services. Based in Westborough, Massachusetts, USS has more than 50 branch locations with 1,100 employees nationwide. Founded in 1999, USS has experienced unprecedented growth through excellence and aggressive acquisitions of proven local providers. Customer segments include commercial, residential and infrastructure construction; agriculture; oil and gas; special events; Federal, State and Local governments; military; and commercial establishments. For more information, visit http://www.unitedsiteservices.com.

Walter Hahne, Corporate Vice President of Jensen Precast, received the Robert G. Evans Award from the California Precast Concrete Association in early December. Charles Moses, Product Development Manager, received an appointment to the Onsite Wastewater Advisory Committee of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, as well as a “Top 20 Under 40” nomination from McGraw-Hill Construction’s ENR Southwest.

The California Precast Concrete Association’s (CPCA) Robert G. Evans Lifetime Service Award recognizes an individual who has shown exceptional leadership, dedication, and accomplishment on behalf of the CPCA. Robert G. Evans was the original recipient in 2001. He was recognized for his long-term service, his role in CPCA’s founding and growth, and service as President in 1996 and 1997. The award is given periodically as merited. Walter “Wally” Hahne, Corporate Vice President of Jensen Precast, is the 2011 honoree.

In presenting the award, Carol Berry, CPCA Executive Director, stated, “CPCA’s 2011 Robert G. Evans Lifetime Service Award goes to someone we all know as he has been an advocate of, and consistent participant in, CPCA for many years. Wally has extensive knowledge of markets, products, production, customers, and vendors. His support of CPCA never waivers as is shown by his attendance at the Member Meetings, as well as the numerous plant tours he has hosted and encouragement of staff participation in CPCA’s Fundamentals of Quality Concrete Workshop.”

Wally has worked and lived in California his entire life and has been involved in the precast industry for more than 50 years. He began his career in the precast concrete industry in 1960 when he accepted a position in product line development for the Quikset Organization. His career with Quikset, including its various divisions, spanned 38 years. During his tenure he continually advanced his standing within the company to Executive Vice President of the Quikset Organization (parent division) from 1990 to 1998. Wally has been an invaluable executive with Jensen Precast since 1998.

Concurrently, The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) appointed Charles Moses, Product Development Manager for Jensen Precast, to the Onsite Wastewater Advisory Committee (OWAC). In this position, Moses will work with the department, all members of the OWAC, and Arizona’s on-site wastewater community to implement the onsite wastewater program.

Moses has also recently been nominated to receive the “Top 20 Under 40” award from McGraw Hill Construction’s ENR Southwest. In its Jan. 23, 2012 issue, ENR Southwest will highlight 20 individuals under the age of 40 who represent the “Best-of-the-Best” in their construction and design careers and what they have given back to the industry.

Moses has been Jensen Precast’s Product Development Manager since July, 2008. He is a resource for engineers, agencies, and contractors who are either the end users or specify precast concrete utility products. Along with many other accomplishments during his time with the company, Moses successfully launched and managed the Pump & Lift division of Jensen Precast, Jensen Engineered Systems.

Most recently Moses earned the Construction Document Technologist (CDT) accreditation through Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). He is working toward earning certifications as a Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), and Construction Contract Administrator (CCA). He is also a Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (CIOWTS) through the National Environmental Health Association.

“At Jensen Precast, we strive to hire only the finest people in the industry,” said Don Jensen, Founder and CEO. “We value our family of employees and are always extremely proud when they are recognized by our peers in the areas of precast concrete, construction, wastewater, and stormwater. The recognitions that Charley and Wally have just received are fine examples of this.”

For more information call (775) 352-2700 or visit www.jensenprecast.com

Jensen Precast, founded by Don Jensen in 1968, is one of the largest independently owned precast concrete manufacturing companies in the United States. With corporate headquarters in Sparks, NV, Jensen Precast has 12 production facilities throughout the Southwest and Hawaii. Jensen Precast designs and manufactures standard and custom precast concrete products to meet small to large-scale infrastructure demands. Jensen Precast products are made in the USA and are used in highway construction, retaining walls, electric and gas utilities, telecommunications, stormwater capture and treatment, rainwater harvesting, on-site wastewater, sewage applications, above ground fuel storage, agriculture, landscaping, and more.

The Board of Directors of the WaterJet Technology Association (WJTA) – Industrial & Municipal Cleaning Association (IMCA), on September 18, 2011, approved the addition of wording regarding a color coding scheme for pressure hoses to the Recommended Practices for the Use of High Pressure Waterjetting Equipment. The new text appears below:

Pressure hoses are designed for various pressures and could present a safety hazard if not used for the designated working pressure. In order to better identify the pressure in use, it is recommended that the following color code scheme is used for the applicable maximum working pressure:

PSI Bar Color
10,000 690 Yellow
15,000 1,034 Green
20,000 1,379 Blue
30,000 2,068 Silver
40,000 2,758 Orange
55,000 3,792 Red

The color scheme should be easily identifiable at least two feet from both hose ends. January 1, 2013, is the effective date for implementation. Abrasion-proof stickers are acceptable in the interim.

The new wording will be added to the current edition of the Recommended Practices for the Use of High Pressure Waterjetting Equipment effective immediately. The goal of this recommended practice is to help ensure on-the-job safety by making the various hoses more easily identifiable on sight.

For more information visit www.wjta.org, wjta-imca@wjta.org or call 314-241-1445.

Bill Gaff, vice president of sales and marketing for Vacuum Truck Rentals, LLC in Richland, Mississippi, has been elected the 2011-2013 chairman of the board of the WaterJet Technology Association (WJTA) – Industrial & Municipal Cleaning Association (IMCA). Also elected for the 2011-2013 term are President George A. Savanick, Ph.D., a consultant from Apple Valley, Minnesota; Vice President Pat DeBusk, Inland Industrial Services Group, LLC in Deer Park, Texas; Secretary Hugh Miller, Ph.D., associate professor at Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado; and Treasurer Larry Loper, vice president of marketing and sales, High Pressure Equipment Company in Erie, Pennsylvania.

New elected board members are Kay Doheny, owner of Jack Doheny Supplies, Inc. in Northville, Michigan; Luis Garcia, president and chief executive officer of Channel Safety & Marine Supply, Inc. (CSM); Kathy Krupp, managed services leader, The Dow Chemical Company in Freeport, Texas; and Kerry Petranek, chief executive officer, StoneAge, Inc. in Durango, Colorado. Forrest Shook, president, NLB Corp. in Wixom, Michigan, was re-elected to the board of directors.

Mohamed Hashish, Ph.D., senior vice president of technology, Flow International Corporation in Kent, Washington; and Gary Noto, executive vice president and chief operations officer, Veolia Environmental Services, continue to serve remaining terms on the board.

For more information visit www.wjta.org , wjta-imca@wjta.org or call 314-241-1445.

The WaterJet Technology Association (WJTA) – Industrial & Municipal Cleaning Association (IMCA) is a professional association providing service, education, and representation to members, including contractors, manufacturers, researchers, and educators in the waterjetting, industrial cleaning, and industrial vacuum equipment industries. A major aim of the association is to educate members, their employees, and all users of the technology regarding safety and best practices. WJTA-IMCA developed the Recommended Practices for the Use of High Pressure Waterjetting Equipment and the Recommended Practices for the Use of Industrial Vacuum Equipment manuals and videos to help people ensure a safe and productive work environment for workers and site visitors. The WJTA-IMCA Medical Card offers guidance for physicians and emergency medical personnel treating waterjet injuries. The WJTA-IMCA keeps members abreast of the latest developments in products, equipment, applications, industry news, and on-the-job safety in a variety of ways: the Jet News newsletter, a regularly updated website, and conferences and expos. The conferences and expos showcase the latest products, tools, and equipment through live demonstrations and exhibits. Educational “boot camp” sessions on a variety of work-related topics are provided for contractors and end users. Leading engineers and researchers share new developments in technology and applications during paper presentations.

United Site Services (USS), the USA’s largest provider of portable restrooms, temporary fence and other site services, announced in early October the acquisition of Chicago-based Black Tie Event Services (BTES). BTES has been providing luxury restroom and shower trailer facilities along with its project management expertise to the Events Industry across the US for over 12 years.

Combining the luxury restroom trailer fleet and BTES Team with United Site Services’ nationwide service infrastructure, establishes USS as the clear leader in premier portable sanitation service from coast to coast. This acquisition allows USS to provide for the needs of the largest and most complex events. USS will be able to serve all markets in the US leveraging its more than 50 branch locations and the BTES network of carefully selected service partners.

“The BTES platform further expands our presence in the national luxury restroom trailer market and brings with it some of the best people servicing that market today.” said Ron Carapezzi, CEO of USS.

USS, through its United Event Services Division, is the national leader in site services for events of all types. From fundraising events and premier golf events, to NASCAR races and the Super Bowl, USS has the ability to tailor its services to the specific needs of the individual client and event. No other company has the depth of resources and number of highly skilled professionals as USS.

USS is the largest provider of portable restrooms, temporary fence, storage, power and other site services. Based in Westborough, Massachusetts, USS has more than 50 branch locations with 1,100 employees nationwide. Founded in 1999, USS has experienced unprecedented growth through excellence and aggressive acquisitions of proven local providers. Customer segments include commercial, residential and infrastructure construction; agriculture; oil and gas; special events; Federal, State and Local governments; military; and commercial establishments. For more information, visit http://www.unitedsiteservices.com.

A mobile water treatment system from Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) has been deployed by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to drought-stricken Tuvalu, the Pacific island nation battling a crippling water shortage. Part of an international crisis response, the Pall WTS30 microfiltration (MF) and reverse osmosis (RO) system is providing 40,000 liters of fresh water per day for the island’s 10,500 residents. The system is owned and operated by the New Zealand military.

This is the second humanitarian deployment of Pall’s mobile water technology by the New Zealand military this year. In March, the NZDF utilized a Pall system to provide water relief for victims of a 6.3 magnitude earthquake.

Earlier this month, Tuvalu officials declared a state of emergency in the midst of prolonged drought worsened by rising sea levels, which have contaminated fresh water tables. The Pall mobile system transforms salt water into drinking water and is operating from the wharf at Funafuti, the capital city. It has helped deliver 2,000 liters per day to the area hospital, 1,000 liters to each of the three schools, and the remainder is being pumped to public works distribution points. A Pall Advanced Separation Systems (PASS) technician is on the ground in Tuvalu to assist in full commissioning and operation of the system.

“Pall is gratified to supply a solution that meets an emergency humanitarian need in Tuvalu. Our mobile water systems are increasingly being called upon to meet the demand for solutions that can be deployed rapidly to provide a clean water source where none existed previously or where existing sources have been compromised,” said Greg Collins, senior vice president, Pall Water and Energy. “Pall’s microfiltration and reverse osmosis technologies are ideal for both emergency relief and long-term installations.”

About Pall Water Treatment Systems
The WTS30 system is capable of producing drinking water from almost any raw water source within hours after delivery. Using state-of-the-art hollow fiber and reverse osmosis membrane technologies, the system desalinates sea water and transforms it into water that is free from harmful bacteria, cysts, and particles. Requiring minimal manpower for operation and maintenance, the WTS30 is one of several Pall mobile water systems that enable municipalities, military units and ships at sea to boost water production on a permanent or temporary basis.

The WTS30 system used in Tuvalu incorporates Microza* microfiltration membranes for pre-filtration and Disc TubeTM reverse osmosis membranes for desalination. Designed to military defense standard 00-35, the robust system is housed in two 10-ft. ISO containers and is shock and vibration qualified for transportation by land, sea or air.

In October 2009, two Pall WTS100 mobile water treatment systems were deployed as part of “Operation Padang Assist,” the Australian government’s humanitarian response to earthquakes in Indonesia. In June 2010, the city of Calexico, California engaged four Pall Aria™ systems to supply up to four million gallons of potable water per day following an earthquake that disrupted the municipal water supply there.

Pall is a leader in permanent and mobile membrane technology solutions for municipal and industrial water and emergency relief applications. The Company provides water treatment systems for large and small municipalities and industrial customers around the world. In addition to serving the $13 billion municipal water market, Pall’s filtration technology is increasingly becoming a critical component in intake and process water for food, beverage, chemical, oil, gas, power and semiconductor production, among others. Pall’s technology helps ensure a greener future by enabling businesses to conserve and reuse water, and to restore wastewater to environmentally safe levels before discharge.

To learn more about Pall mobile water treatment systems, please visit www.pall.com/water.asp, http://www.pall.com/main/Aerospace-Defense-Marine/Product.page?id=52357 and http://www.pall.com/pdfs/Aerospace-Defense-Marine/AELIMSEN_Brochure_EN.pdf.

Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) is a filtration, separation and purification leader providing solutions to meet the critical fluid management needs of customers across the broad spectrum of life sciences and industry. Pall works with customers to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. The Company’s engineered products enable process and product innovation and minimize emissions and waste. Pall Corporation, with total revenues of $2.7 billion for fiscal year 2011, is an S&P 500 company with almost 11,000 employees serving customers worldwide. Pall has been named a “top green company” by Newsweek magazine. To see how Pall is helping enable a greener, safer, more sustainable future, follow us on Twitter @PallCorporation or visit www.pall.com/green.

Bosserman Tank & Truck Equipment, LLC is proud to present our new employees, Deanna Schroeder and Kali Price. As our Parts Sales Manager, Deanna handles all parts sales, both domestic and foreign for over four million dollars worth of stock for BTTE. Deanna studied marketing at the University of Cincinnati and also studied at Audencia Nantes Ecole de Management in Nantes, France.

Kali Price, as our Customer Service Manager, is responsible for updating customers on order status and completion, following up with customers, and fielding technical support calls. She also schedules warranty repairs and handles warranty parts returns. Kali is studying Business Management at the University of Findlay and has an Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management.

For more information visit www.bossermantankandtruck.com.