Cal-State Site Services Acquires Nature Calls

Cal-State Site Services Inc., Sima Valley, Calif., has acquired Nature Calls Port A Potties and its restrooms, ag trailers, VIP units, wash stations, sinks and ADA units. Cal-State, formerly Cal-State Rent A Fence Inc., also acquired the inventory and accounts of All-State Rent A Fence and Statewide Rent A Fence.

CST Industries Names McLaughlin President, CEO

CST Industries Inc. of Lenexa, Kan., manufacturer of factory-coated metal storage tanks, named Declan McLaughlin president and CEO. He joined the company in 2009 as president of Columbian TecTank and was later named to lead the combination of Columbian TecTank and Engineered Storage Products, another CST company.

Godwin Pumps Hosts Membership Meeting

Godwin Pumps’ San Diego branch was host to the Engineering & General Contractors Association membership meeting in March. Guest speaker was Sean Edgar of CleanFleets.net. He spoke on diesel regulations for off-road and on-road vehicles

Bear Onsite Achieves NSF Standard 46 Certification

Six effluent filters (ML3-910, ML3-916, ML3-925, ML3-932, ML3-948, ML3-964) from Bear Onsite LLC have received NSF/ANSI Standard 46 Certification.

Satellite Receives Top Manufacturing Award

Satellite Industries was presented the Progressive Manufacturing 100 Award for 2011 by Managing Automation magazine. The award recognizes manufacturing companies that have transformed themselves through the use of information technology. Satellite was recognized in the Business Model Mastery category for its use of technology to connect customers, suppliers and employees on a global level through such functions as online ordering, inventory monitoring and shipment tracking.

McDermott Hosts Annual Dealer Meeting

A.I. McDermott Co. Inc. held its 66th Annual Dealer Meeting in February. Theme for the meeting was “Team McDermott – The Pro’s Source for Three Generations.” Speakers included manufacturer representatives, state regulators and a representative from Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy. New products and technologies were introduced at the 30 exhibit booths.

SSPMA Elects Officers, Welcomes Members

The Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association elected Susan O’Grady of Pentair Water to a two-year term as president. Mark Huntebrinker of Zoeller Co. was elected vice president and Jeff Hawks of Champion Pump was elected secretary-treasurer. Directors elected were Charlie Cook, Liberty Pumps; Scott Stayton, Franklin Electric Water Transfer Systems, and Greg Simon, Alderson Industries. Nike Professional Services provides management services with Pamela Franzen serving as managing director. SSPMA also welcomed new members Glentronics Inc., Wayne Water Systems and Motor Protection Electronics.

Carver Wins NVE Pump at Expo

Louis Carver, Augusta, Ga., won a NVE607 pump from NVE and Lely Manufacturing Inc. at the 2011 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo in Louisville. Carver’s name was picked at random from about 800 entries.

Hedstrom Plastics Completes Relocation

Hedstrom Plastics has relocated its rotational molding facility and headquarters into formerly vacant retail space in Ashland, Ohio. The new facilities provide the maker of septic system components and supplies with 129,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 22,500 square feet of office space.