December 2009 Issue of Pumper

After losing her husband to cancer, Pauline Dube set in motion an action plan to preserve, then bolster his longtime pumping business in Maine

This month we feature Enviro Pump Plus Inc.

30th Pumper & Cleaner Expo adds a new-product display, interactive floor plan, and Women in the Industry seminar to its proven mix of exhibits and education

Chavez Named VP of Vacall Product Group; Zoeller Receives International Trade Excellence Award; Advanced Drainage Systems Adds Flowtech System; SJE-Rhombus Names McDonald Sales Director; Camex Vacuum Industrial Products Teams with Peterbilt; Abernethy Was a Vacuum Truck Pioneer

JT530 Toolbox Jetter; JT1030 Toolbox Jetter

Location of drainfield and improper fill soil are likely causes for failure of a new onsite system

Charging prices that cover costs and generate a profit — and reflect the value of services rendered — needn’t be a guessing game

By melding large-company efficiencies with small-company personal service, Massachusetts-based Southeast Septic Services clicks with its customers

Pumpers talk about how the latest industry innovations have helped to build profit and serve customers more efficiently

What marketing initiatives have worked for you during tough economic times?

Here’s a one-step-at-a-time approach to improving the management of your money, your business, and your life in the year ahead

Stay on top of routine maintenance to extend the life of your pressure washer

Sure, you talk to your employees on the cell phone, and might even use a GPS feature to find a new customer’s location. But your pumping business will use the phone in a myriad of new ways in the future.

The pride shown by Classy Truck owners may be a sign of better times ahead