General Pipe Cleaners promotes Angela Grieb to national sales manager
General Pipe Cleaners has promoted Angela Grieb to national sales manager. In her new role, Grieb will manage, train and support General Pipe Cleaners’ network of independent sales reps, interface with wholesalers, distributors, end users and influencers, and provide customer support. She joined the company in 2005 as an executive assistant. During her 19-year career at General Pipe Cleaners, she has performed many roles including sales support, marketing support, human relations and assistant national sales manager.
RIDGID celebrates 25 years in press technology
RIDGID, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, is celebrating 25 years in press technology. The brand first introduced press technology to North America in 1999 and has continued to help professional tradespeople utilize the platform to drive job site efficiencies. RIDGID offers a product portfolio of innovative solutions that help tradespeople achieve fast, secure and flame-free connections.
Plastics Pipe Institute publishes new technical document
A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked PEX tubing systems with polybutylene systems has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute. The initiative was deemed necessary to eliminate any confusion between the two products because of problems associated with polybutylene, which was discontinued. Prepared by PPI’s Building and Construction Division, PPI TN-31: Differences Between Crosslinked Polyethylene and Polybutylene Piping Systems for Potable Water Plumbing Applications discusses the advantages of modern PEX tubing and fittings as compared with PB tubing and fittings, which were last sold in the U.S. during the late 1990s.
CUES software recognized as Esri Cornerstone Partner
CUES GraniteNet Asset Inspection/Decision Support Software was recognized as an Esri Cornerstone Partner at the 2024 ESRI Partner Conference on March 10-11 in Palm Springs, California, for 20 years of commitment to Esri and ArcGIS technology. Developed by CUES in 2004, the inclusion of GIS spatial mapping to asset infrastructure data is now used by over a thousand municipal utilities and contractors.
Kellar Equipment added to Aries Industries’ North American network
Aries Industries has strengthened its western U.S. market reach by adding Kellar Equipment to its dealer network. Based in Yucaipa, California, Kellar Equipment specializes in providing top-quality used construction equipment at competitive prices. Its offerings also include new vacuum and sweeping vehicles plus a broad selection of rental equipment. Kellar Equipment is the sole authorized California dealer for X-Broom sweet sweepers, and sole southern California/Nevada dealer for VACALL vacuum trucks and sewer cleaners.
TruGrit Traction announces expansion to Europe
TruGrit Traction is expanding into Europe and will be establishing manufacturing facilities and shipping operations. In anticipation of the full expansion, the company is introducing flat-rate shipping from the United States to all EU countries. This initiative aims to provide customers in Europe with convenient and cost-effective shipping options while setting up local operations.
