Editorial Articles

Craig Stewart needed a successor to take over his business as he faced an uncertain future. Knox VanZandt wanted a stable income...

Networking is kind of like going to the dentist. You know you have to do it, everyone tells you that you have...

Suffolk County, New York, has pushed to replace common cesspools with advanced onsite systems that reduce nitrogen pollution, and now a couple...

Most of us think about a long period of retirement in good health. But, we know that all the kale in the...

Pumpers can play a critical role in improving water quality in their communities by educating customers about septic system usage and maintenance,...

It’s an honor just to be nominated” is a response you often hear from actors who make the final cut for Academy...

As many of you are aware, I have been involved with numerous education programs and efforts over the years. Probably more than...

When should a pumper trade in a smaller vacuum truck and go big? I had to ask myself this question when I...

Name and title or job description: Tim Lubbers, president – installer, maintainer Business: Lubbers Excavating, Andale, Kansas Age: 59 Years in the industry: 31 Association involvement:...

Todd Boomhower added this red, white, and blue 2003 International 8600 with a new 3,300-gallon steel tank and National Vacuum Equipment 400...

Dave and Katy McGregor bought an all-black with pink lettering 2007 Peterbilt 335 built out by Vacutrux Limited with a 4,300-gallon steel...

Septic system installer Brady Rettkowski knew there had to be a better way. The Oregon-based contractor was spending an inordinate amount of...

The Vertical Panel Smooth Side, double-wall, end-dump trailer from Vantage Trailers is available in widths of 76, 85, 91, 96 and 102...

Thomas Edwards, longtime owner of J-Town Johns and GMF Associates in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away Sept. 25 at age 75. In addition...

Subsurface bed system solves tight site challengesProblem: A two-bedroom home built in 1925 in La Porte, Indiana, failed the septic inspection during...

In nearly seven years as owners, Alan and Pam Astin have roughly tripled the gross revenue of Davis Concrete Products.They have expanded...

In our fast-paced world, it seems like everyone checks out a service company on their smartphones, making snap judgments on which contractor...

FFor many small medium-sized businesses, accessing valuable company information in the digital world — whether it’s a password, an important email or...