Mr. Rooter Listed on Magazine’s Top 500 List

Mr. Rooter Corp. ranks 147 on the latest Franchise 500 list by Entrepreneur magazine. The magazine also listed the company No. 36 on the Top Home-Based Franchises list and No. 115 on the Top Global Franchises list.

NASSCO Introduces Sewer Grouting Web Site

The National Association of Sewer Service Companies has launched www.sewergrouting.com, a Web site for the group’s Infiltration Control and Grouting Association. The site features stories from the field, specifications, schedules for upcoming training and more.

Perma-Liner Receives Keeping America Strong Award

Perma-Liner Industries Inc. was presented the Keeping America Strong Award by Rear Adm. Kevin Delany (Ret.) on the Heartbeat of America program. The televised program focuses on small, American-based companies that promote economic growth within their respective industry.

Spartan Tool Names Nesky VP of Sales

Keith Nesky has been named vice president of sales, North America, by Spartan Tool LLC. He will be responsible for broadening product coverage among sewer and drain-cleaning professionals.

Flexible Pipe Tool Acquires Shamrock

Flexible Pipe Tool LLC has acquired Shamrock Pipe Tools Inc. Michael O’Leary, Shamrock general manager, has been promoted to president of Shamrock Pipe Tools. The company will continue to operate independently out of its Baton Rouge, La., location. All staff, existing dealers and representatives will remain unchanged.

REHAU, DBI to Produce Municipal PVC Pipe

REHAU Inc. of Leesburg, Va., and DBI of Quebec City have partnered to produce and distribute municipal PVC pressure, sewer and storm drain pipe. The agreement will enable REHAU to reopen its Prescott, Ontario, plant, which closed in November 2008.