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You Have a Negative Nellie on Your Team. What Now?
Few workplaces are total negativity-free zones. Even the best places to work can suffer from the occasional corrosive effects generated by drama...
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Do You Have a Lone Worker Safety Policy?
Seasoned pumpers may recall the “good old days” of going out on service calls, heading out to a rural location with an...
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Pumpers Bob and Michelle Kuhn Say Focused Marketing and a Better Disposal Solution Will Fuel Further Growth
It took only 48 days for Bob and Michelle Kuhn to get their new septic pumping company up and running after officially...
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Follow This Roadmap to Get Maximum Value for Your Business
About three years ago, father and son Andrew and Josh Gunia realized the time had come to do something with A Advanced...
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Brine From Water Softeners – Where Should it Go?
Chloride levels in many surface waters are increasing and pose an emerging environmental concern, since elevated chloride levels are harmful to aquatic...
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Your Hard-Earned Skills Are Worth a Pretty Penny
My client (his construction company built factories) walked into the conference room where I was writing a keynote for him and tossed...
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Onsite Records Are Just a Few Keystrokes Away
How difficult is it for you to obtain customers’ septic system records when you’re called out for a real estate inspection or...
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Melton’s Septic Pumping Service Takes Pride in Serving Veterans, Speaking Up for the Pumping Community
When 18-year-old Steve Melton went to work for Wicker Building Supply in Summit, Mississippi in 1997, he ended up getting a lot...
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Industry News - July 2023
Walex hires new account managerWalex Products has named Will Hannah regional account manager for the Midwest region. He has more than 15...
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Product Spotlight - Vacuum trailer designed for convenient use in remote locations
Elastec began as a manufacturer of oil spill response equipment and from their time in the field, noticed that vacuum trucks often...
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Product News - July 2023
Walex Dura-Blue tank dye
Walex’s Dura-Blue is an enhanced nonstaining color dye that will last longer in overused holding tanks where pH shifts...
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Classy Truck of the Month - July 2023
Adam Lynn added a Chrysler Viper red 2012 Peterbilt 388 with a 4,800-gallon steel tank and Fruitland RCF-500 pump built out by...
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Rules & Regs: Florida Plan Requiring Five-Year Septic Inspections Fails Again
When the Florida Blue-Green Algae Task Force finished its work a couple of years ago, it recommended septic tanks be regularly inspected....
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Massachusetts’ New Onsite Regulations Will Push Improved Treatment
Name and title or job description: Stephen Nelson, president
Business name and location: Clearwater Recovery, Rockland, MassachusettsServices we offer: We specialize in operations...
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Case Study: Blowers and Vacuum Pumps
Problem: From residents and passers-by, the complaints were stacking up. There were problems covering oil fumes, oil stains on sidewalks and buildings....
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Product Focus: Blowers and Vacuum Pumps
Positive Displacement Blowers
Fedrigo Pumps FB-FK truck vacuum/blower pumpsFB-FK blowers from Fedrigo Pumps are easy to maintain and, thanks to the three lobes...
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Industry News - June 2023
Satellite Industries opens new facility
Satellite Industries celebrated the opening of its new manufacturing facility for the deodorizer and consumables division in Cedar...
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Product Spotlight: Satellite introduces an electric-powered PRO service truck
Electric vehicles are becoming more popular across the country with their utilization expanding beyond just a daily driver. Satellite Industries saw the...





















