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Infrastructure + Get AlertsCSA, NASSCO Offer Certification Program
CSA Standards and the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) will offer the Pipeline Assessment Certification Program Version 6.0 (PACP). The program provides pipeline professionals in Canada and the United States with the knowledge and information to visually evaluate sewer pipe conditions and manage TV inspections required for assessing trenchless projects before they begin. A schedule of PACP classes is available at www.nassco.org.
ISI to Develop Infrastructure Sustainability Measuring Tool
The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, founded by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the American Public Works Association (APWA) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), is developing a sustainability rating system for North American infrastructure. The rating system is founded on the triple bottom line concept of sustainability, which includes environmental, economic and social considerations. It is designed to identify the benefits of sustainable practice for owners, regulators and practitioners. The rating system will be formally launched this summer as a voluntary, Web-based product, with an option for third-party verification.
WesTech Engineering Acquires WWETCO
WesTech Engineering Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah, has acquired WWETCO LLC of Atlanta, Ga. WWETCO, wholly owned by WesTech, will continue to function as an independently operated company. WesTech is a manufacturer of process equipment for municipal water, wastewater and mining.
Cretex Names Shepard West Coast Regional Manager
Cretex Specialty Products named Marilyn Shepard West Coast regional manager. She has 15 years of industry experience and has served for 10 years as a PACP/MACP master trainer for the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO).
HOBAS Releases Product Brochure
HOBAS Pipe USA has released a 72-page product brochure covering its centrifugally cast, fiberglass reinforced, polymer mortar pipe. The brochure includes guide specifications, joint details, manufacturing processes and more.
TYPAR Tested by Army Corps of Engineers for Flood Control
TYPAR Geocells from Fiberweb Inc. were evaluated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center on their ability to withstand a variety of flood-related conditions. Tests showed the three-dimensional, nonwoven fabric took less time to install, had less seepage, took less time to remove and showed greater endurance than sandbags.
Pryor Opens Southland Tool
David Pryor has opened Southland Tool Manufacturing Inc. in Anaheim, Calif. The sewer cleaning equipment manufacturer has been involved in the sale and manufacturing of equipment for municipalities for 30 years. His product line includes flat debris traps and double-sided, three-bladed cutters for rodders.
Aries Industries Names Kroll President, CEO
Aries Industries Inc. named Nick Kroll president and chief executive officer in March. Kroll has 20 years experience in business development, strategic planning, acquisitions, organizational development and customer service, primarily in the industrial sector. He said the new position provides an opportunity to improve processes and bring new technology to the marketplace. Kroll had been president at Trico Corp., Pewaukee, Wis., since 2001 and vice president of business development at Engine Power Inc., Oconomowoc, Wis., for six years. He has a bachelor of arts degree in economics from St. Norbert College and an MBA from Marquette University.