Editorial Articles

In 2003, Robert Christman purchased the Roto-Rooter franchise in Bloomington, Ind. In the first two years he went from an IBM electric...

When Bob Gallup purchased the Greater Indianapolis and Central Indiana Mr. Rooter territory, his business background helped him understand the importance of...

Water Cannon jetter packageThe XT jetter package from Water Cannon delivers up to 5.5 gpm and pressure to 4,200 psi. It functions...

Talbert hires area sales managerTalbert Manufacturing named Troy Geisler area sales manager for the Great Lakes region. Talbert manufactures heavy-haul trailers and...

The SmartCombi PRO combination high-pressure/vacuum unit from ROM is designed for cleaning house connections and sewers, as well as draining flooded basements...

Ever had more work than you had time? Ever felt that with ever decreasing budgets and no ability to hire new help...

Is it time for another truck?Whether your business is expanding or you simply need to replace an older piece of equipment, you...

Leak DetectorsPortable ground microphoneThe Tmic ground microphone from Fluid Conservation Systems allows technicians to hear sounds from a water distribution network otherwise...

One of the most challenging aspects of managing a pipeline inspection program is controlling repair costs. CCTV inspection cameras are very complicated...

The Menasha (Wis.) Water Utility wanted to connect the Water Street distribution main on the north side of the Fox River power...

A pilot inexperienced with the plane, an airport’s glidescope out of service, problems with the automatic throttle, possible lack of proper supervision;...

No water? No problem.That’s the simplest way to explain what prompted Brenford Environmental Systems, a municipal and industrial pipeline cleaner based in...

Lifesaver: When You’re First at the SceneCommercial drivers turned first-responders? It’s possible. Find out how Driver First Assist, a revolutionary program in...

We usually feature contractors who have been in business for decades and have established reputations that travel well beyond the reach of...

Wayne Thompson Jr. and his wife, Becky, were running an infrastructure contracting business with nine utility crews and a substantial fleet of...

With a five-generation pedigree of entrepreneurship, Kris Norris was destined to run his own company. So after working three years for his...

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