Editorial Articles

Contractors protecting their customers’ long-term interests find that a drain-cleaning service call often leads to more work to correct the root causes of stoppages

Contracting professionals share thoughts on the proper cable configuration for reaching from drains into laterals with potential blockages

The Municipal Pipe Tool Co. uses a simple testing protocol to identify sewer leaks – which often become repair business opportunities

An understanding of individual state laws, good records and a big supply of antacid tablets can help you survive a sales tax audit

Milwaukee-area drain cleaner’s trucks are integrated with inventory software to keep field technicians organized and well stocked

I read Peter Kenter’s article, Routing Roots (Tech Perspective, Cleaner, December 2008) with great interest, and I found that I agreed with many of the comments made by David Bradford of Shamrock Pipe Tools.

It’s not so hard to do these days. And there are many good reasons, for social good and personal benefit, to lighten the load on the environment.

Optimism pervades the exhibit hall as Pumper & Cleaner Expo attendees discover the latest technologies for pipe and drain cleaning, repair and maintenance

It is often the bookkeeping spouse who has the best perspective on what ails a business, and often on what it takes to set things right

MyTana Seeks Unusual Moments; Federal Signal Launches Online Store; Perma-Liner Names Business Development Managers; LMK Launches New Web Site; StoneAge Releases 2009 Product Catalog; Super Products CEO Retires, Successor Named; EelCam Offers Pipeline Inspection Brochure; Vanair Moves to 60,000-square-foot Manufacturing Plant; Envirosight Names Adams Operations Manager

Obstacles in pipes that normally make it difficult to see defects farther down the line are now easier to examine with the P350 Flexitrax series of crawlers and camera inspection systems from Pearpoint.

A business born amid the oil shocks of the 1970s now prospers in a new era of high fuel prices and environmental awareness

A multilayered poly resin liner enables a Pennsylvania food manufacturer to stop leaks and maintain production

Like any machine, your computer needs regular maintenance. Here is some basic advice for keeping your system running fast and protecting it from threats.

The latest versions and tools in business and office productivity software help service businesses stay on top of routing, finance and much more

Farrell Brown invested in video technology and relaunched his business as an inspection and cleaning service. Now he’s added pipe bursting and pipe lining.

The National Safety Council proposes a national ban on cell phone use while driving

Contractors describe how they have adopted technology and innovation to make their businesses more efficient, profitable and satisfying

Your cash reserves don’t have to sit idle. With a little planning, you can put these dollars to work earning more for your business.