Industry News - June 2009

Mr. Rooter Promotes Manager, Hires Consultant; Henning Joins AP/M as Manager of Technical Development; RIDGID Launches Reputation Roadshow; Electric Eel Offers Drain Cleaning Literature; American Leak Detection Ranks Top in Category; Super Products Produces DVD, Offers Demo Tour

Mr. Rooter Promotes Manager, Hires Consultant

Mr. Rooter Corp. has promoted Beth Dobkin to manager of technical services and added Bobbi Sullivan to its franchise consultant team. Dobkin has 25 years of experience in the plumbing industry. She will be responsible for training and development, technical and franchise support as well as vendor relations.

Henning Joins AP/M as Manager of Technical Development

Steve Henning has been named manager of technical development for AP/M Permaform’s Eastern Region. Henning has 10 years of experience in the trenchless rehab industry and holds degrees in environmental science, industrial hygiene and safety. He is a certified NASSCO PACP/MACP trainer and a confined space safety trainer.

RIDGID Launches Reputation Roadshow

The RIDGID Reputation Roadshow will be stopping in cities across the U.S. and neighboring countries displaying its latest tools. Upcoming dates include: June 4, Nashville, Tenn.; June 10, Denver, Colo.; June 11, Regina, Canada; June 17, Atlanta, Ga.; June 25, Charlotte, N.C.; July 1, Monterrey, Mexico; July 13, St. Paul, Minn.; July 16, Philadelphia, Pa.; July 22, Edison, N.J.; July 27, Buffalo, N.Y.; Aug. 4, Pewaukee, Wis.; Aug. 20, Cleveland, Ohio; and Aug. 26, Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit www.ridgid.com/roadshow.com

Electric Eel Offers Drain Cleaning Literature

Literature on the Model E drain cleaner from Electric Eel can be downloaded at www.electriceel.com. The document shows how the machine clears clogs in drain lines up to 75 feet long and 3 inches in diameter.

American Leak Detection Ranks Top in Category

American Leak Detection ranks No. 1 in its category in the latest Entrepreneur magazine franchise rankings. American Leak Detection also ranks 171 in the Franchise 500 and 41 among home-based franchises. Companies are judged on financial strength, stability, growth rate and number of years in business.

Super Products Produces DVD, Offers Demo Tour

Super Products LLC has released a DVD highlighting its Camel sewer and catch basin cleaners. The DVD features the unit’s ejector-plate unloading technology, SuperPak dewatering method and water recycling system. Super Products also is conducting a nationwide Camel demonstration program, ranging from a walk-through to jobsite performance. To receive a DVD or information on the demonstration program, call 800/837-9711, or visit www.cameleasy.com.



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