Industry News - August 2021

Industry News - August 2021

Macchio Achievement Award presented to Gary Poborsky

The Macchio Achievment Award was presented to Gary Poborsky at the WEQ Fair in York, Pennsylvania, on June 22. The award recognizes Poborsky, owner of GapVax, for his 44 years of dedication and commitment to the pumping industry.

“The Ralph Macchio Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who exemplifies a lifetime of service to our industries,” says Bob Kendall, founder of COLE Publishing. “Gary Poborsky is a worthy recipient of this year’s award which is given on behalf of Ralph Macchio, NAWT and COLE Publishing.”

Poborsky began his journey in 1977 when a flood devastated his hometown of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Poborsky purchased a used septic truck on a loan and went to work cleaning up the mess. He began working with outside contractors and realized that local service was needed in his area. He and his wife Rose grew their business modifying and building their own equipment when purchased products weren’t getting the job done. From this, GapVax was born, and they began designing and manufacturing industrial vacuum equipment.


Enviro-Care is now SAVÉCO North America

Enviro-Care has rebranded as SAVÉCO North America, with a new domain name of www.savecowaterna.com.

Enviro-Care became a member of the WAMGROUP of Modena, Italy, in February 2015. As the North American subsidiary of the SAVÉCO water and wastewater division, Enviro-Care is rebranding to reflect its position within the WAMGROUP organization.


Vacuum Truck Rentals hires Jeff Mueller

Vacuum Truck Rentals hired Jeff Mueller as corporate parts director. He will oversee the parts operations throughout the company’s 16 nationwide locations. Mueller began his career as a millwright in the industrial machine business before taking a maintenance superintendent position. He has also served in a senior general manager role and has opened multiple equipment branches.


Super Products announces domain change 

Super Products has moved its online presence to www.superproducts.com. The new domain will also affect the company email addresses, changing to the format @superproducts.com. All incoming emails will work if they are sent to the old addresses, but updating to the new domain will ensure delivery after the old addresses are phased out. Old links and bookmarks will be automatically redirected to www.superproducts.com.


WJTA introduces medical alert card for vacuum operators

In response to inquiries regarding vacuum suction injury potential, the WaterJet Technology Association has introduced a new medical alert card for operators of industrial and municipal vacuum equipment. The card provides information on the potential nature and treatment of the injury in the event of an incident with the vacuum hose end under suction.  


Greasezilla announces investment for new site development

Downey Ridge Environmental Co., developer of Greasezilla FOG separation and processing systems, announced the Sheltowee CleanTech Fund I is investing more than $8 million to expand Greasezilla technology nationwide. Greasezilla will build 10 new Greasezilla FOG receiving stations with private and public joint venture partners across the country.


Trench Shoring opens new facility, adds bilingual classes to TSU

Trench Shoring opened its 11th location in San Leandro, California. The company has branches from San Diego to the Bay Area, plus Las Vegas. The new San Leandro facility is central to the Bay Area near Oakland Airport. The company also announced it expanded its Trench Shoring University program with bilingual classes from its newest trainer, Fred Estrada. In the near future, Estrada will be offering Spanish-only training classes through TSU. Under the management of NAXSA-certified trainer Greg Shreenan, TSU can also be adapted for online and remote learning.


VARCo changes name, expands with new distribution center

Following exponential growth over the last several years, VARCo changed its name to VARCO Pro Supply and built a new 53,000-square-foot distribution center and flagship retail store to support its domestic and international customers. VARCo President Ron Selfe stated, “We remain focused on all aspects of the wastewater industry and are bullish on the growth of other categories such as plumbing, landscaping and asphalt paving as the economy continues to rebound.”

The new retail store will be approximately 8,000 square feet and will offer a larger customer order pickup area, hydraulic bar where hoses can be custom-made on demand, larger product assortment, how-to demo area for professionals, robots to assist with remote orders, an outdoor demo area for trucks and equipment and other amenities to fuel up PROs, like snacks, coffee and gaming stations. 



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