Industry News - December 2010

Pumper & Cleaner Expo Heads to Indianapolis in 2012; Perma-Lateral Receives PMG Listing; Mr. Rooter Launches Mobile Marketing; Vanair Benefits Wounded Warrior Project; Radiodetection Places First in Locate Rodeo; COLE Publishing Launches Gas, Oil & Mining Contractor

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Pumper & Cleaner Expo Heads to Indianapolis in 2012

The 2012 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International will be held in Indianapolis, Feb. 27 to March 1. The Indianapolis facility has more than 4,000 connected hotel rooms, shopping and dining, all within walking distance. More information will be available at the 2011 Expo in Louisville, March 2-5. The 2010 Expo drew nearly 4,000 companies and 13,000 attendees from 48 countries.

Perma-Lateral Receives PMG Listing

The Perma-Lateral System, manufactured by Perma-Liner Industries, received PMG (plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas) listing No. 1068 from ICC Evaluation Service LLC. Products listed under the ICC-ES PMG program undergo evaluation based on requirements in such codes as the International Plumbing Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code.

Mr. Rooter Launches Mobile Marketing

Mr. Rooter Plumbing has launched a text-message marketing campaign, sending coupons and promotions to its customers’ cell phones. The rollout completes Mr. Rooter Plumbing’s makeover, which includes red-sunburst vans that showcase the company’s winking icon as well as an updated Web site.

Vanair Benefits Wounded Warrior Project

Proceeds from the August Vanair Poker Run 2010 benefited the Wounded Warrior Project, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. The Third Annual Vanair Poker Run is set for Aug. 20, 2011.

Radiodetection Places First in Locate Rodeo

Radiodetection placed first and third in the Power division, second and third in the Telecom division and was third in the Gas division of the 9th Annual International Utility Locate Rodeo, held in Atlanta in August and sponsored by the company. The competition tests the skills of damage prevention technicians. Scores from three events determine the winner. Judged on accuracy, each participant is allowed 12 minutes per event.

COLE Publishing Launches Gas, Oil & Mining Contractor

Gas, Oil & Mining Contractor is a new COLE Publishing trade magazine launching in January 2011. The monthly publication is directed at environmental and support service professionals working in land-based gas, oil and mining exploration, resource recovery and refinery operations throughout North America.

Readers are service company owners, managers and technicians who transport, set up and maintain equipment critical to the mission of fuel and mineral extraction companies. These services include water and wastewater conveyance and treatment, byproduct dewatering, industrial cleaning, portable sanitation equipment and maintenance, worker camp development and maintenance, electrical power generation and site preparation.

COLE president Jeff Bruss said the energy and mineral extraction and refinery sectors are being served by a diverse group of contractors who will benefit from the editorial content and focused advertising in GOMC.

“At a time when energy exploration and recovery of valuable mineral resources are especially critical to economic growth and sustainability, we’re excited to reach out to contractors working in these industries,’’ Bruss said. “This new publication will help the hardworking men and women who provide important support services operate more efficiently and grow their businesses.’’

The magazine will include profiles of successful contractors, monthly themed product roundups, comprehensive new product coverage, emerging technology coverage, industry news, and general business development and human resources topics. For more information or to request a free subscription or a media kit for the magazine, go to www.gomcmag.com.



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