The Sweet’s Spot

Cover Story

A third-generation Idaho pumping outfit adds plumbing and other services, uses TV advertising campaigns to build profits and serve a far-flung region.

Operations & Maintenance

Case Study

Service Frequency Factors

Septic System Answer Man

Before entering into a maintenance contract, be sure you know the system’s performance issues and site conditions.

Mandatory pumping every two years proposed in Pennsylvania township

Rules and Regs

Rules and Regs is a monthly feature in Pumper. We welcome information about state or local regulations of potential broad interest to onsite contractors.

Triple the Fun

Profile

Adding two established companies to his own mom and pop pumping business was a lot of hard work, but Virginia’s Bruce Hines says he would do it all over again.

Operations & Maintenance

Product Roundup

Expand your service menu by using jetters, drain cleaning machines, inspection cameras, locators, and pipeline maintenance and relining systems.

Product News - December 2012

Product News

Vac-Con Power Flex Telescopic Boom

Product Spotlight

Tank Collapsed. What’s Next?

Overheard Online

A poster wonders how to preserve his vacuum tank after an unfortunate implosion shuts it down.

Maintaining Your NAWT Certification

NAWT

Web Wise

Money Manager

Launching or updating your company’s website is like any other business expense. You get what you pay for and you should go in knowing what you need.

Things Your Lawyer Won’t Tell You

Legal Advisor

If you want the best representation and the most reasonable cost, ask your attorney if he has experience handling the task at hand.

Industry News - December 2012

Industry News

Sharing for Success

Expo

Through Expo roundtable discussions, contractors network their way to better use of emerging technologies, improved customer service and marketing ideas that produce.

Culture Club

WWETT Preview

Six historic Indianapolis neighborhood districts showcase thriving art and music scenes.

The Bold & the Beautiful

Classy Trucks

Casa Grande Pumping Service

Classy Trucks

Power Organizing

Building the Business

You have many great ideas to give your business a boost. But they won’t see the light of day unless you sort, prioritize and act on them.

These Rigs Turn Heads

Reading Between the Lines

2012 crop of Classy Trucks get the job done … and look good doing it!

Association News

Association News

Pumper invites your state association to post notices and news items in this column.