Industry News - November 2008

Envirosight Expands Headquarters, Opens Regional Center; Hughes Joins RS Lining Systems; RIDGID Hosts Forum Appreciation Day; NASSCO Creates Cured-in-Place-Pipe Committee; Hannay Releases Pressure Wash, Spray Hose Reel Catalog; Federal Signal Expands Guzzler, Vactor Facilities; PipeHunter Names Parts Manager

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.

Hughes Joins RS Lining Systems

Joanne Hughes has joined RS Lining Systems and will head new business development.

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.

NASSCO Creates Cured-in-Place-Pipe Committee

The National Association of Sewer Service Companies has formed a CIPP committee to explore issues related to technology for rehabilitating aging sewer pipes. It will be led by Lynn Osborn, engineering manager for Insituform. The committee’s first project is the research and creation of an 8- to 12-page Styrene Task Force Report. Styrene has been cited in the death of fish and other environmental issues. Prior to publication, the report will be peer reviewed by a team representing consulting engineers, resin suppliers and contractors. It is scheduled for release in late fall 2008.

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.

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.

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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