Editorial Articles

For years, Gary Miksis — owner of California-based Miksis Services — had to periodically turn down work because his Vactor 2100 combination sewer trucks...

As founder and CEO, Mike Vellano set out to make Vortex Companies a turnkey trenchless solutions provider that offers comprehensive, cost-effective products, technology,...

When a business is growing, it can be hard for the owner to delegate more responsibilities to employees. The entrepreneurial spirit that drives...

At just age 38, Kyle Baxter — the owner of Iowa-based AccuJet — has already spent decades in the drain cleaning industry....

Jake Mason must be doing something right. In November 2019, he started Mason Private Locating with three employees — all of them dedicated...

Hose 1 // Kuriyama of America Alfagomma Waterblast Alfagomma Waterblast hydraulic hoses from Kuriyama of America are made with an oil- and water-resistant synthetic rubber tube. The reinforcement is...

Milwaukee Tool opens office in Chicago Milwaukee Tool opened a new office in Chicago. The location will serve as an engineering design and...

1 // Coxreels Extreme-Duty XTM Series spring rewind reel The XTM Extreme Duty Reel from Coxreels is based on the TMP T-Series Medium Pressure...

Applied Felts set out to develop a product that would remove the unwanted odors and emissions associated with CIPP lining with styrene-based...

When I needed someone to head the new crew, I immediately thought of you, Tom. You learn quickly, you work hard, and you’re...

Failing to prevent and address sexual harassment on the job can have serious consequences. A Florida septic company learned that lesson in 2021....

The saying “Good help is hard to find” has never been more true. Nevertheless, companies that perform pipeline inspections such as Great Lakes...

Replacing rusted-out culverts can be quite a project. To start, there’s the excavation. Then demolishing and rebuilding any headwalls. Major traffic disruptions. And possibly...

How big a role does social media play in your marketing and growth strategies for your business? What is your objective when you...

When Rick Hedge, the owner of The Plumber’s Plumber in Fort Myers, Florida, graduated from college with a degree in real estate...

Sometimes continually expanding services is needed for business growth. For Mike Lomonaco, a more narrow focus on a specialty service is quickly...

Shaun Skinner appointed an Isuzu executive officer Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan announced that Shaun Skinner has been appointed as an executive officer of...

1 // Snake Trap toilet auger cover Snake Trap’s universal 6-foot toilet auger cover solves the longstanding problem of how to transport toilet augers...

Leaky manholes are often some of the biggest culprits of infiltration and inflow issues. But an innovative new product, developed in partnership...