Inside the July 2009 Issue of Pumper
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Keepin’ the Hammer Down
Cover Story
Through relentless customer service and marketing measures, St. Louis company R & R Sanitation posts gains through recessionary doldrums
Industry News - July 2009
Industry News
Hannay Names Bleile Sales Manager; Infiltrator Acquires Ring Industrial Group; Restroom Manufacturer Changes Announced; Nova Scotia Approves Quick4 Chambers; Jetstream Relocates Houston Headquarters, Manufacturing Plant; Legacy is Name of New PolyJohn Unit
Fellas You’ll Want to Meet
Reading Between the Lines
This is one of those months where I wish Pumper had two covers.
Make a Name for Yourself
Building the Business
Corporate sponsorships of everything from stadiums to Little League teams can give a boost to a company’s sales efforts
Classy Truck of July
Classy Trucks
This month we feature We Pump It
Starring Johnny Blue
Lighter Side
Virginia high school student immortalizes a local portable sanitation company in award-winning commercial
Paying a Premium
Money Manager
As another fallout of the financial crisis, you can expect your business insurance costs to rise this year
Take Charge of Your Business
NAWT
A Real Head-Scratcher
Overheard Online
Stumped by a challenging repair, a pumper turns to his online friends … and gets plenty of good advice to complete the fix
Restroom Service Challenges
Reader Pipelines
Pumpers share strategies to handle tough portable sanitation situations and please their customers
Future Secured
Profile
With a solid plan to transfer his business to the next generation, veteran Maine pumper Buster Downing feels free to focus on the potential of a thriving industry
Dine-In, Pump-Out
Interview
Missouri contractor A & A Septic Pumping teams with watershed group to give homeowners a free meal while they learn about septic system care and maintenance
Maryland Toughens Rules for Systems Near Chesapeake Bay
Rules and Regs
The General Assembly approved legislation that will require thousands of homeowners within 1,000 feet of Chesapeake Bay and Ocean City tidal waterways to add nitrogen removal technology to their onsite systems.
Biomat Basics
Septic System Answer Man
Watch for waterlogged trench conditions that will hinder proper onsite sewage system performance
Simply the Best
Special Feature
We provide a by-the-numbers look at the latest top-of-the-line restroom trailers
Allied Forward Motion Mini-Metro Mover
Product Spotlight
The Mini-Metro Mover from Allied Forward Motion enables a restroom operator to move units that weigh up to 500 pounds — without any help.