NASSCO Introduces Sewer Grouting Web Site
The National Association of Sewer Service Companies has launched www.sewergrouting.com, a Web site for the group’s Infiltration Control and Grouting Association. The site features stories from the field, specifications, schedules for upcoming training and more.
Pipe Eye International Adds Mobile Inspection Center
Pipe Eye International has acquired a 20-foot trailer that will serve as a portable base of operation for its North American inspection team. The trailer can be pulled by a 1-ton 4x4 diesel pickup and be on-site within days. The trailer eliminates the need to fly crews and ship equipment to project sites.
Perma-Liner Receives Keeping America Strong Award
Perma-Liner Industries Inc. was presented the Keeping America Strong Award by Rear Adm. Kevin Delany (Ret.) on the Heartbeat of America program. The televised program focuses on small, American-based companies that promote economic growth within their respective industry.
Spartan Tool Names Nesky VP of Sales
Keith Nesky has been named vice president of sales, North America, by Spartan Tool LLC. He will be responsible for broadening product coverage among sewer and drain-cleaning professionals.
Flexible Pipe Tool Acquires Shamrock
Flexible Pipe Tool LLC has acquired Shamrock Pipe Tools Inc. Michael O’Leary, Shamrock general manager, has been promoted to president of Shamrock Pipe Tools. The company will continue to operate independently out of its Baton Rouge, La., location. All staff, existing dealers and representatives will remain unchanged.
CWR Report Reveals Industry’s Economic Impact
A $1 billion investment in water and wastewater infrastructure could result in a total national output (demand for products and services in all industries) of between $2.87 billion and $3.46 billion, according to a report by the Clean Water Council and chaired by the National Utilities Contractor Association. The report also says such investment could create up to 26,669 new jobs (with average annual earnings for the construction portion of the jobs at $50,396), generate personal household income of between $1.01 billion and $1.06 billion and generate approximately $82.4 million in state and local tax revenue.
REHAU, DBI to Produce Municipal PVC Pipe
REHAU Inc. of Leesburg, Va., and DBI of Quebec City have partnered to produce and distribute municipal PVC pressure, sewer and storm drain pipe. The agreement will enable REHAU to reopen its Prescott, Ontario, plant, which closed in November 2008.
