Industry News - November 2008

RIDGID Hosts Forum Appreciation Day; Federal Signal Expands Guzzler, Vactor Facilities; Hannay Releases Pressure Wash, Spray Hose Reel Catalog; Envirosight Expands Headquarters, Opens Regional Center; PipeHunter Names Parts Manager

RIDGID Hosts Forum Appreciation Day

RIDGID hosted a three-day Roundup to recognize individuals who contributed to its online forum. Activities included product discussions, competitions, plant tour and open discussion.

Federal Signal Expands Guzzler, Vactor Facilities

Federal Signal’s Environmental Solutions Group is adding 60,000 square feet to its 175,000-square-foot Guzzler and Vactor manufacturing facilities in Streator, Ill. The $7 million expansion will include relocation of the assembly, welding and paint departments for both the Guzzler and Vactor lines, as well as installation of new equipment and a larger parking area. The project is scheduled for completion by the middle of 2009.

Hannay Releases Pressure Wash, Spray Hose Reel Catalog

Hannay Reels’ latest catalog features pressure wash and spray hose reels for steam cleaning, washdown, general maintenance and spray options. Also included are compact reels for smaller, mobile steam cleaning and pressure wash units.

Envirosight Expands Headquarters, Opens Regional Center

Envirosight has expanded the size of its Randolph, N.J., headquarters. The new facility is triple the size of its original headquarters and houses an expanded customer service team, technical service center, larger warehouse, 25-seat classroom and new technology lab. The company also opened a regional service center at the Kansas City, Kan., facility of Key Equipment, serving Missouri, Kansas and Southern Illinois.

PipeHunter Names Parts Manager

Rusty Gant has been named national service and parts manager for PipeHunter Inc. He brings extensive industry experience to his position.



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