Wastequip Names Scott CEO
John G. Scott has been named president and chief executive officer for Wastequip Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, manufacturer and marketer of equipment used to collect, process and transport solid, liquid and semi-liquid waste and recycling materials. Scott served as president of the company’s Specialty Group since April 2007. He succeeds Robert C. Rasmussen, 66, who is retiring after serving as Wastequip’s CEO since 2001.
Aero-Stream Receives State Approval Renewal
Aero-Stream’s septic system maintenance and restoration product has received renewed approval from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and is listed on the department’s Web site under Approved Plumbing Products. The company’s remediation product also has earned Handyman Club of America approval.
Bradbury Joins Capital Connection
Pat Bradbury has joined Capital Connection and will be responsible for its East Coast operation, working with manufacturers and business owners to assist with equipment financing.
The Service Program Names Ipolito Director of Training
The Service Program, developer of the QuickBooks add-on service and routing software for sanitation and rental companies, has named Melody Ipolito director of training.
Daimler Discontinues Sterling Truck Line
Daimler Truck North America will discontinue its Sterling truck line, effective March 2009. Daimler said the move was in response to depressed demand across the industry and changes in the company’s markets. Dealers will continue to accept orders until Jan. 15. New truck sales will continue until dealer stocks are depleted. The company expects Sterling dealers will continue to perform warranty repairs and maintenance services, supply replacement parts and provide technical support. Launched in 1998, Sterling models have substantial overlap with offerings in the Freightliner line, but have achieved only one-fourth of Freightliner’s market penetration. As a result of the decision to cease production, the company is closing its St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, truck plant in March and will cease operations at its Portland, Ore., plant in June 2010 when current labor contracts expire.
Satellite Industries Acquires Five Peaks Technology Product Line
Restroom manufacturer Satellite Industries will take over sales and operation of the Five Peaks Technology product line from Ameriform, Inc., according to a joint agreement announced by the two companies Nov. 11. The agreement ensures the continuation of the Five Peaks product line for existing and new customers, according to Todd Hilde, president and CEO of Satellite.
“Five Peaks products will remain as a popular choice for restroom operators with this joint agreement,” Hilde said in the announcement. “Five Peaks’ customers who may not be familiar with Satellite will find that we work hard at becoming a valuable partner by providing a high level of customer service through our area managers and internal support staff. That will certainly be our goal with Five Peaks’ many loyal customers.”
Ameriform, a thermoforming company in Muskegon, Mich., will focus on the core business of manufacturing, while transferring the sales and operations of Five Peaks to Satellite, based in Plymouth, Minn.
Satellite Industries adds the Five Peaks line to both Satellite and Synergy World branded products it already produces. Satellite celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.
For more information regarding Five Peaks, Satellite or Synergy World restrooms, trucks and deodorizers, contact Satellite Industries at 800/328-3332 or visit www.satelliteindustries.com. Expo booth 1122.
Obituary
McDonald Published Journal, Was Industry Sales Exec
Steven McDonald, publisher and editor of industry trade publications Sanitation Journal and Septic Biz, passed away Oct. 26 in Hanford, Calif. He was 52.
Involved in the portable sanitation industry since the 1970s, McDonald served as a sales executive for Olympia Fiberglass Industries, PolyPortables Inc. and Satellite Industries before starting Sanitation Journal in 2002. He launched Septic Biz recently.
Shortly before his death, McDonald was awarded the 2008 M.Z. Andy Gump Distinguished Service Award by the Portable Sanitation Association International. The award was officially announced at the annual PSAI conference in November.
“He was able to receive the award and was excited about it,’’ says Kathy McDonald, his wife. “He felt it was an honor to receive that award. The industry was like another family to him. He met so many people through the years, and he loved the industry.”
The 2007 Gump Award winner was the late Ed Cooper of PolyJohn Enterprises Corp., Whiting Ind. The award has been given since 1993, when it was started in honor of portable sanitation pioneer Andy Gump.
McDonald made his home in Lemoore, Calif. He is survived by his wife, eight children and seven grandchildren.
