Industry News: August 2019

Here's a quick roundup of recent industry news. Track the industry's movers and shakers, learn about company acquisitions, get the skinny on new products and more.

VMAC sponsors Nanaimo Community Hospice’s 2019 Hike for Hospice event
VMAC supported Nanaimo Community Hospice’s signature fundraising event, Hike for Hospice, with a $2,500 platinum sponsorship and a large team to participate in the walk/run. Nanaimo Community Hospice provides compassionate programs, services and support to all members of the community free of charge. Hike for Hospice is an annual fundraiser, with the 2019 hike being the most successful event in recent years. With approximately 200 participants in attendance, over $40,000 was raised.

Pipe Lining Supply adds a new technical representative and sales
Pipe Lining Supply announced the promotion of Chris Gorum to the position of technical representative and sales serving Texas. He has been with Pipe Lining Supply since 2015 in the warehouse division. Gorum will support Pipe Lining Supply’s customer base with training, advice and sales for CIPP lateral lining and AIPPR pipe coating projects for drain, waste and vent lines in Texas and surrounding areas.


AIMS Cos. acquires Southern Hydro Vac
AIMS Cos. announced it acquired Southern Hydro Vac, a soft dig hydro excavation company in Georgia. The company will do business as Southern Hydro Vac under the AIMS umbrella. All 50 Southern Hydro Vac employees will work with the combined organization moving forward. AIMS now employs over 500 professionals nationwide and is averaging two new regional locations per year with additional growth plans.


Vacuworx International announces new hires and promotions
Vacuworx International announced the promotion of two employees and three new hires as it expands the marketing and strategy teams in support of global growth. Alan Odgers has been promoted to senior vice president of strategy from vice president of marketing. William Bomprezzi was hired as director of business analytics and will be focused on making continuous improvements within the organization and supporting global initiatives. Paula Bell was promoted to director of marketing from marketing manager, managing the development, implementation and evaluation of integrated marketing strategies to increase both brand awareness and sales revenue. Vacuworx has also hired Brandon Martin and Denise Warner as marketing coordinators.

Alan Odgers
Alan Odgers
William Bomprezzi
William Bomprezzi
Paula Bell
Paula Bell
Brandon Martin
Brandon Martin
Denise Warner
Denise Warner


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