Editorial Articles

Lining vertical runs of pipes inside buildings, particularly high-rise structures, is often problematic due to access issues with bulky pipe lining equipment. And then...

When I get a company name passed along to me as a suggestion for a Cleaner profile, I call the owner for a quick chat...

As a 19-year-old, Daniel Fanti ventured north from Orange County to San Jose, California, and went to work for an older brother as...

Engineered Lining Systems prides itself on taking a decidedly technology-centric approach to trenchless pipeline rehabilitation. And few things epitomize that philosophy more...

Paramount Pipe Lining Products is a relatively new company in the pipe rehabilitation industry, but it’s already making strides with innovative coatings and...

Super Products president announces retirement After 13 years leading and growing Super Products, Mike Vanden Heuvel announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2020.  As his...

1 // Electric Eel eCAM Ace 2 SL camera systemElectric Eel’s eCAM Ace 2 SL pipeline inspection camera system has a new battery...

Versatile rehab cutter supplies capability and value Small-diameter pipe rehab can be a lucrative added service for your drain cleaning company, but you...

Company simplifies routing and invoicing Problem / Crazy Mountain Industries, a septic service company in Livingston, Montana, sought a solution that would allow it to manage...

Business Software 1 // My Service Depot Smart ServiceThe Smart Service software system from My Service Depot functions as a direct add-on to QuickBooks, adding scheduling, dispatching, invoicing and...

Customer: Hi, I’m having a problem with my bill. I’m being charged $50 more than what I expected. Could someone please help? I’m...

Imagine this scenario: A drain cleaner named Charlie runs a successful business in his hometown. Everything operates smoothly until Charlie passes away unexpectedly,...

Safety and quality are two of the most inseparable components to success on a job site. You can’t have one without the other. And...

At some point, even the best-built sewer truck will need repairs. So when Wastewater Transport Services (WTS) decided to invest in a new...

Many drain cleaning companies find success by diversifying. Adding new services can be a great way to grow a business. But it doesn’t...

Third-generation plumbers often grow up in the family business and patiently wait for their turn at the helm. Max Greenberg made his...

It’s not easy to pigeonhole the work of Savy & Sons.“We are a full-service contractor,” says Victoria Kebalo, the company’s marketing manager. The...

You probably had to make some changes during 2020. Most businesses had to make adjustments of some kind or another — added safety procedures...

USL America Group taps Rigby as Logiball sales and marketing managerUSL America announced Donald Rigby as national sales and marketing manager for Logiball. With...