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Product Spotlight - July 2021
Service truck keeps drivers under endorsement limit
Laws and restrictions often play a factor in choosing the best equipment for your business,...
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Product News - July 2021
LunarGlo LunarVent solarventilation fans
LunarVent solar ventilation fans from LunarGlo utilize the same high-efficiency solar cells used in LunarGlo solar lighting units. The LunarVent’s...
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Industry News - July 2021
Vacuum Truck Rentals named authorized service center
Vacuum Truck Rentals (VTR) has partnered with GapVax and Kaiser Premier and is now an authorized warranty...
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Classy Truck of the Month - July 2021
Universal Vacuum Service, Hearne, Texas
Jimmie Deal added an American flag-themed 2021 Freightliner M2 built out by KaryMore with a 2,850-gallon aluminum tank...
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Rules & Regs: July 2021
A group of organizations in Alabama will receive $4.85 million from the U.S. Agriculture Department to develop rural wastewater solutions for the...
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An Aging Workforce Remains Our Biggest Challenge
Name and title or job description: Todd Stair, vice president. I wear all hats — master plumber restricted, soil tester, septage operator, customer...
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Pumping Should Be Required for Thorough System Inspections
About a year ago I wrote about troubleshooting some problems with system backups and mentioned it was important to periodically inspect and...
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Landscaping Tips for Over and Around the Septic System
When Scott Chase was approached by a master gardeners group to present a program on landscaping over septic system drainfields, his first...
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Product Focus - July 2021
Positive Displacement Blowers
Howden 827 DVJ
The 827 DVJ dry-vacuum blower from Howden is a heavy-duty unit with integral ductile iron impellers. The casing headplates, gear cover and...
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“Big Data” Is Not Just Helpful for Big Companies
Big Data is critical to business success because it provides important insights and information. Large enterprises use sophisticated systems to track data...
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Above All Sanitation Is a Multigenerational Family Affair
When Mike Gates sees something going on in a market that could signal problematic changes for his industry, he doesn’t just wait...
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Colorado Hospitality Business Trusts Power-Vee And Other General Products For Drain Cleaning
“Guests with clogged drains deserve prompt service — day and night,” says James “Rob” Hoelscher, property manager of Colorado Bear Creek Cabins.
Rob...
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Selecting the Right Trailer for Hauling Heavy Equipment
When it comes to selecting a trailer to haul heavy equipment, you have more than a few options to consider. And when...
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Rules and Regs: Communities Add Pressure to Protect Lake George
People living around Lake George in upstate New York have expressed concerns for several years about algae and pollution in the lake....
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5 Tips For Maintaining Excavator Undercarriages
When servicing excavators, most inspections focus on the hydraulics, boom arm, and cab controls as they are the heart of the machine’s...
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7 Safety Tips to Protect Workers in Summer Heat
Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers,...
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Two-Way Radios Aid Job Site Communication
Effective communication is key to the success of any contractor.
One of the best tools for improving on-the-job communication is two-way radios. Two-way...
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Can You Put an Accurate Value on Your Business?
Business valuations are an important tool for owners of privately held companies. For example, if you are doing sophisticated tax planning, buying...




















