Inside the December 2009 Issue
Features
Profile: Rooting Out Revenue
Drain cleaning and root control form the backbone of work for Jet-O-Rooter of Syracuse, N.Y., a company looking to grow through personalized service.
Special Feature: Root of the Problem
Chemical control is a good remedy for roots in sewer lines, but mechanical removal has its applications, too, especially for advanced problems that cause or threaten to cause severe blockages. Manufacturers offer a wide variety of tools for cutting out problem roots. Here are some of the latest offerings.
Cover Story: Mission Accomplished
A Philadelphia-area contractor spins off a separate company for sewer and drain cleaning and builds it up alongside his established plumbing firm
Special Feature: Jetting by Numbers
Midwest Mobile Waterjet used its work tools to create a unique design on the walls of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minn.
Tech Perspective: All Wound Up
Spiral-wound pipe lining uses a continuous strip of plastic material to create a continuous interior surface offering a no-cure solution
Special Feature: 2010 Expo: Worth Celebrating
30th Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International adds a new-product display, interactive floor plan, and Women in the Industry seminar to its proven mix of exhibits and education.
