Industry News

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August 2007 Issue

Earth Tool Names CEO, Officers

Earth Tool Company LLC, manufacturer of HammerHead Mole trenchless products, has promoted Payce Reynolds to chief executive officer. It also has named Jarrett Cowden senior vice president of sales and marketing and Brian Metcalf vice president of international sales and business development. Steve Sander has been appointed regional sales manager for the company’s northwest territory, Alan Goodman has been promoted to western business manager, and Will LeBlance returns to the company as south central territory manager. Reynolds formerly headed the horizontal directional drilling division of HammerHead, while Cowden and Metcalf had worked for Vermeer Manufacturing Co. Jeff Wage also joins Vermeer as branch manager.­

Federal Signal Names Han VP of Marketing

Federal Signal Environmental Solutions Group has named James Han vice president of global marketing. He will be responsible for overseeing product management, brand management, marketing communications and promotional events. He brings more than 20 years of marketing experience to his position.

RapidView to Host Second Septemberfest

RapidView IBAK USA’s second annual Septemberfest in the Heartland will be held at the company’s headquarters in Rochester, Ind., Sept. 20-21. Events include pipeline inspection techniques, product demonstrations, maintenance seminars, PACP and software training. Evening entertainment will be provided by The Kentucky Headhunters. For more information, call 800/656-4225, or visit www.rapidview.com.

Envirosight Opens Pittsburgh Training Facility

The 1,500-square-foot annex to Envirosight’s Delmont, Pa., inspection vehicle assembly and service center is now open. The new annex consists of a training center, administrative offices and hospitality lounge.

NozzTeq Name­s DeCarlo National Sales Representative

Tony DeCarlo has been named national sales representative, serving in-house accounts, for NozzTeq Inc. A 21-year Navy and sewer industry veteran, he will be responsible for meeting with customers throughout the United States and Canada.

HOBAS Releases 8-page Product Guide

HOBAS pipe has released its 8-page product guide, containing its complete line of products, including the new 110-inch diameter pipe. To obtain a copy, call 800/856-7473, or e-mail info@hobaspipe.com.

Dresser ROOTS Product Brochure Available

The latest 16-page, color product brochure is now available from Dresser ROOTS, featuring its complete line of blowers and compressors as well as company history. To obtain a copy, call 877/363-7668.