Pat Brown had industry experience, but he’d never owned a business or even worked as a drain cleaner. He served as national...
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Building Blocks
Four years after establishing his company in the Northern California suburb of Rancho Cordova, Bill Heinselman was stunned when he was offered...
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Recycle Your Rig
If you’re in the market for a new vacuum truck, hydroexcavator or combination unit, but also have a tight budget, refurbishment might...
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Slideshow Examines Positive Displacement Blowers
Positive displacement blowers were introduced as a more efficient water wheel. Made of wood, a blower was placed into the millstream and...
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Gas-Fueled Auxiliary Engine Offers Economical Alternative
Vac-Con Inc. recently announced the addition of an exciting new option to enhance its venerable two-engine design combination machine — a gasoline...
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If You Like Your Truck, You Can Keep Your Truck
You make a big investment when you purchase a vacuum truck, hydroexcavator, jetter or combo truck. After about five to 10 years,...












