Industry’s Best on Display at WWETT Show

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Welcome to the 2016 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show issue of Municipal Sewer & Water. I hope you’re gearing up for Indy and are excited to take in everything the show has to offer.

We’ve gone back to our Wednesday-through-Saturday schedule to make it easier for you to attend, and we’ve added new components to make the show even better. It’s the biggest show we’ve ever put on, and I think it’s going to be the best you’ve ever attended.

I can remember how impressed I was with the size and scope of the show floor on my first trip to Indy, but after five shows, I realize it’s not the trucks and equipment that make it so impressive. It’s the people. I’m looking forward to talking to as many of you as possible, getting your feedback, listening to the issues you’re facing, and hearing your stories. Of course, I’m excited to check out all the new tools, trucks and equipment, too, but it’s really your stories I’m most interested in.

This is an evolving industry with a high level of technology and innovation, yet sometimes it’s still the smallest utilities, trying to do more with less, that figure out how to build a better mousetrap.

That’s part of what makes the WWETT Show such a great experience — technicians, operators and engineers from Los Angeles to Mishawaka, Indiana, all seeking better ways to serve their communities. And that’s mirrored by the diversity of manufacturers, from large companies offering state-of-the-art inspection systems, to the startups providing innovative ways to address specific issues you face every day. It’s the positive, proactive approach we celebrate in MSW, and it’s on display all week at the show.

Whether you’re in the classroom or kicking the tires on a half-million-dollar hydroexcavator, you’ll have no problem finding inspiration. So take advantage, because the insight you gain could help you solve a simple problem or make sweeping changes in your system.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to improve your utility while you’re in Indy. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy yourself. Make sure all of the following are on your itinerary:

Education Day. You don’t have to spend all day in the classroom, but be sure to pick out at least a couple classes that address questions, areas of interest or new opportunities you’ve been eyeing. The level of instruction is excellent, and the knowledge gained will serve you year-round.

Kickoff Party. Get on the dance floor! No, it’s not that kind of party, but there will be free food and drinks. And you’ll be able to hang out and chat with some of the smartest people in the industry. That’s a fun (and productive) way to cap off Education Day.

Walking the floor. OK, this one is obvious, but make sure you see everything on the show floor. You don’t know where you might find inspiration or solutions to problems nagging your system, and there’s some pretty cool stuff to see.

Sewer History Exhibit. Get a look at where it all began. NASSCO and the Arizona Water Association brought their Sewer History Exhibit to the show for the first time last year, and it’s back again. It’s an impressive display of early ingenuity and a great look at how far the industry has come.

Industry Appreciation Party. Jerrod Niemann is playing. And beer only costs a quarter. Enough said. Don’t miss out.

It’s not easy to boil the whole week down to a few items on your itinerary, and really, why would you want to? There’s so much more to see and do. Take it all in, and enjoy the show.

Welcome to Indy!



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