Plumbing Franchises Rank Among Magazine’s Top 500; Abresist Corp. Changes Name to Abresist Kalenborn Corp.; IPR Names Vellano VP Sales, Marketing; TST Sweden Names QualJet Safety Products Distributor; Haaker, Son of Company Founder, Passes Away; Consortium Seeks U.S. Businesses for Global Projects Database

Years after emigrating from South Africa, a Tennessee contractor finds keys to growth in a focus on customers and devotion to a franchise

Constant learning helps a North Carolina drain cleaner run a profitable business and develop highly capable field technicians

A compact rubber-tracked easement jetter helps a Maine pipeline services company work in tight spots and remote locations

Pumper & Cleaner Expo Heads to Indianapolis in 2012; Perma-Lateral Receives PMG Listing; Mr. Rooter Launches Mobile Marketing; Vanair Benefits Wounded Warrior Project; Radiodetection Places First in Locate Rodeo; COLE Publishing Launches Gas, Oil & Mining Contractor

Franchise systems and education resources offer knowledge and business systems that can help service contractors reach new levels of success

A Colorado contractor takes up the charge in an ongoing battle with tree roots using cutting and treatment techniques

Senior technician Dan Rushford earns the Mr. Rooter Technician of the Year award after just over one year at the franchise in Sonoma County, Calif.

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Progressive adoption of new trenchless pipe repair methods puts Midway Plumbing on a straight road to growth and profitability

Sparkling-clean vehicles put a public face on a California drain cleaner and speak volumes to customers about high-quality, professional service

A CBS reality television series features a Roto-Rooter executive getting an inside look at day-to-day operations in the company

SPIR STAR Opens, Launches Web site; Mexico Repair Center & Mr. Rooter Receives Franchisee Satisfaction Award

McElroy Adds Build and Price Internet Feature; Mr. Rooter Named to AllStar Franchise List; Sewage, Wastewater Construction at Record Levels; SPIR STAR Promotes Blalock to Outside Sales Rep; Millers Win Flat Screen TV from 1-800-PLUMBER

Manufacturers describe their largest and most powerful cable machines for clearing rough blockages in larger-diameter lines

A drain-cleaning franchiser reports on a year’s worth of rescues of valuable items and priceless pets recovered from difficult places

A fleet of identical trucks helps Grayton Plumbing achieve brand recognition and cultivate the image of being a much larger company

Ritam Technologies Launches New Web Site; Mr. Rooter Among Magazine’s Top Franchises

A converted van carries waterjetting, CIPP lining, drain cleaning and inspection equipment for Advanced Hydro-Jet and Rooter Service Inc.

Ralston, NASSCO Past-President, Dies at 71; Draincables Direct Expands Hours of Service; RIDGID Launches Redesigned Web Site ; Steel Eagle Acquires Bottom Feeder Product Line; StoneAge Offers Spanish-Version Catalog; UEMSI Adds 3T Equipment as West Coast Service Center; Mr. Rooter Named to Magazine’s Top 200 List; Northeast Trenchless Hosts Annual Meeting, January Mud School