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Industry News: August 2017
Catch up on the latest acquisitions, promotions and company milestones

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Knight Environmental Takes Care of its Customers and Pumping Family
Mississippi’s David Knight overcomes a severe construction injury and multiple setbacks to build a thriving full-service septic business.

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Jim Ehde Brings a Variety of Services to his Island Hometown
Upstate New York pumper finds success concentrating diversified services in a tourist center surrounded by the Niagara River.
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Fire Strikes and This Pumper Rebuilds to Prosper Again
Clean Delaware returns stronger than ever after a devastating fire takes out its vacuum trucks, restroom inventory and facilities.

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Childhood Truck Rides Lead to a Career in Wastewater
Sara Coleman grew up making service calls with her dad. Now her kids are being immersed in the family business and three generations are having a blast at Hilton Plumbing.

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Developing the Next Generation of Pumpers
Kids working for their parents get a chance to learn about the industry at a young age and decide whether they want to take over the family business.

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And the Winner Is … Doorbust’n Portables & Septic Service
A Montana pumper is singled out for his service to customers and the environment.

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Finding a Niche With Luxury Restroom Trailers
Be patient and show the value of these units to potential customers and your big investment will pay off.

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They Bought a Treatment Plant, then Started Pumping Operations
Indiana’s Jeff Johnson bought a World War II-era industrial complex with its own wastewater treatment plant. Naturally, he bought a vacuum truck and started cleaning septic tanks and portable restrooms.
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Buy a New Rolling Chassis; Add a Rebuilt Late-Model Engine
A creative vacuum truck purchase, strategic land application and extensive marketing get new septic service owners off on the right foot.

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Go 24 Hours to Provide Top Service and Land More Customers
Reliable 24/7 service and acquisitions have allowed Wm. P. McGovern Inc. to become a multifaceted company covering four states.







