Sioux equipment receives certification
Effective January 2012, all non-explosion-proof Sioux equipment operating at 600 volts AC or lower is third party approved to UL508A and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 14-10, ensuring the entire control panel assembly meets safety requirements.
Vacuum Truck Rentals acquires UVAC
Vacuum Truck Rentals LLC of Richland, Miss., acquired UVAC Inc. of Pasadena, Texas. Vacuum Truck Rentals operates seven facilities in the U.S., offering vacuum trucks, liquid vacuum trucks, combination sewer cleaners, hydroexcavation units, 130/150 barrel trailers, roll-off trucks, container trailers and liquid ring vacuum trucks.
Ditch Witch supports I Make America, adds maintenance program
The Charles Machine Works Inc., manufacturer of Ditch Witch construction equipment, has joined with other American manufacturers to support I Make America, a grassroots campaign to promote the growth of American manufacturing jobs. Ditch Witch construction equipment also introduced Orange Armor, a flexible planned maintenance program to help customers protect their equipment investment, available through participating dealerships.
Anua Puraflo peat fiber biofilter approved in Manitoba
The Environmental Services Branch of Canada’s Manitoba Conservation approved the use of in-ground and mounted pads for the dispersal of Anua’s Puraflo peat fiber biofilter effluent throughout the province. Manitoba Conservation also approved Puraflo modules in a polishing filter configuration.
Bear Onsite receives patent for filter cartridge
The U.S. Patent Office awarded Bear Onsite owner and ML3 inventor Theo Perry a patent for his filter cartridge. Patent 8,075,774 allows for a filter cartridge with progressive filtration like its predecessor ML3 series, but with a more economical design.
Alteris SeptiCover program receives NOWRA endorsement
The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) has endorsed Alteris Inc. and its SeptiCover program as the preferred errors and omissions insurance provider for its nationwide membership. Designed for septic designers and inspectors, the program is underwritten by Darwin Select Insurance Co., a member company of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings AG.
J & J Truck Bodies hires sales representative
Ryan Johnson joined J & J Truck Bodies and trailers, division of Somerset Welding & Steel, as inside parts sales representative.
SSPMA welcomes Superior Pump, holds spring meeting
The Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association welcomed Superior Pump of Minneapolis, Minn., to its membership. Superior manufactures sump, sewage, effluent, utility and backup pumps. The association also held its spring meeting in February in Indianapolis. The program featured four plumbing contractor representatives from the Indiana Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association. Topics included industry trends, pump distribution, training and education needs for employees and time demands for handling service calls.
Lanco Group acquires Black Tie Manufacturing
The Lanco Group of Companies, Hazel Crest, Ill., manufacturer of Mi-Jack crane systems, acquired Chicago-based Black Tie Manufacturing, manufacturer of luxury restrooms and shower trailers, from United Site Services. USS acquired Black Tie as part of its purchase of Black Tie Event Services in October 2011.
Gotugo supports charities through restroom rentals
Gotugo, provider of portable restrooms in Baltimore, northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area, donated time and services to area nonprofits, including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake and Special Olympics Maryland. It also was a leading contributor to the MSP Polar Plunge.
Hino, Amthor form tank program
Hino Trucks and Amthor International formed a tank body program for vacuum/septic and related tank industries. Hino Trucks will be a one-stop location for truck chassis, truck tank and other equipment as well as service and parts. Dealers are being trained on the sales, installation, service and maintenance of Amthor Tanks mounted on a Hino chassis.
PASEO honors Longwell for service
Gil Longwell, Onsite Institute director, received the annual Dean Shultz Outstanding Service Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Sewage Enforcement Officers for his 25 years of service to the organization. A former PASEO administrator, Longwell established the Onsite Institute.
Atchia, SJE-Rhombus recognized
for technical leadership
Julian Atchia, director of engineered products for SJE-Rhombus, was recognized by the Hydraulic Institute for technical leadership and contributions to the creation of ANSI/HI standards. Atchia worked to update the standard for Rotodynamic Submersible Pumps for Hydraulic Performance, Hydrostatic Pressure, Mechanical and Electrical Acceptance tests, ANSI/HI 11.6-2011. In the revised standard, the submersible pump is guaranteed and tested as a complete close-coupled unit.
Schier releases 2012 catalog
The 2012 Schier catalog offers products for the interception of grease, oil, solids and chemicals. It also provides detailed code digests and sizing guidelines. Copies are available at www.schierproducts.com/literature.html.
D & W Diesel adds locations
D & W Diesel Inc., Auburn, N.Y., acquired the assets of former Fleetsource locations in Binghamton, N.Y., and Sewell, N.J. With the acquisition, the distributor and remanufacturer of engine components, performance products, tank truck equipment, hose, assemblies and fittings, has branch locations in Cleveland, Ohio, Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y., Philadelphia, Pa., and Worcester, Mass.
