It’s not often that a former stay-at-home soccer mom becomes the head of a gas and oilfield support-services company. But that’s exactly...
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Top Office Technology and Software to Increase Profits
You’re in business to make money. You earn a profit on each portable restroom placed at a special event and on each...
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Safeguard Your Treatment Plant Against Flooding
These days, the 100-year flood seems to be happening nearly every year. Cases in point: Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, Hurricane Katrina...
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TBEI Announces New DuraClass General Manager
Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) recently announced the hire of Steve McDonough as General Manager for its DuraClass manufacturing facility in...
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The “Workhorse” That Works Harder
When the PolyJohn guys were asked which of their products best expressed their personality, one product floated to the top — the...
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Under Wraps: Portable Restroom Advertising Adds Revenue
Our attention spans are short these days. Really short.For instance, we don’t like television commercials. And now, thanks to handy-dandy DVRs and...
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Danger Zone: Accident-Free Vacuum Excavation
Vacuum excavation is the process of excavating and removing soil using high-powered vacuum suction, which transfers material to a debris tank. Water...
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A Three-Pronged Approach to Managing Sewer Overflows
Damaged infrastructure. Water-quality concerns. Sewage backups. The results of combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows and excess stormwater runoff can cause permanent...
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No Crane Needed: Self-Propelled Amphibious Dredge Cleans Ponds and Canals
The self-propelled Mud Cat Traxx amphibious dredge from Liquid Waste Technology requires little setup time and eliminates the need for cables. “You...
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The Disease Shield: Protect Employees From Waste-Borne Pathogens
Last summer, I taught an inspection course on behalf of the Indian Health Service for tribal members from Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin....
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Passionate Pumper Balances Hobbies With Running Small Business
Tom Bell, 61, estimates he owns between 20 and 25 classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. His son Shawn, 31, a hobbyist in...
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Businesses Owners Consider Benefits of Encouraging Healthy Employee Lifestyle
Health benefits to cover your employees when they’re sick are a necessary expense. But have you ever thought of doing more –...
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Pumpers & Installers Collaborate Via Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association
Like many state industry associations, the Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association provides many continuing education opportunities for its members. For those who...
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Minnesota Family Owned Business Continues Growth & Diversification
An urban-to-rural population of about 200,000 in the northern reaches of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area has proven the perfect location for...
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One-Employee, One-Truck Pumpers Discuss Vacation Planning Difficulties
This feature in Pumper reports noteworthy conversations that take place at the Pumper Discussion Forum, an online forum for industry professionals found...
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States Call for Considerable Government Payouts to Replace Aged, Leaking Septic Tanks
Replacing failing septic tanks is one part of a broad bill to improve water quality in Florida. The $380 million cleanup plan...
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NAWT Education Program Organizes Webinar on Property Transfer Inspections
Since the early 1990s the National Association of Wastewater Technicians has conducted workshops providing a standardized procedure to conduct onsite system inspections...
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The Four Aces of Hiring: Performance, Attitude, Knowledge, Personality
John was a successful physical therapist. With his practice expanding, he decided to hire an office manager and found the ideal candidate...
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Professional Pumpers Carry Great Responsibility in Meeting Industry Service Standards
Most pumpers will be hitting their stride soon, working earlier mornings and later evenings to satisfy the avalanche of service calls the...



















