Inside the July 2010 Issue of Cleaner
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A Marketing Mentality
Cover Story
Integrated promotion programs and professional appearance and service help Advanced Hydro-Jet win in a crowded market
Product News - July 2010
Product News
Freatured products of July
Back Breaker
Case Study
A contractor successfully cleans 300 feet of stormwater retention tunnels in a remote mountainous region of southwest Virginia
Grouts and Sealants
Case Study
Manufacturers offer a wide range of products for stopping leaks and rehabilitating drain lines, sewer pipes and manholes
Robotic Cameras Enable Simultaneous Inspections
Product Spotlight
The Solo small-diameter pipe inspection system from RedZone Robotics Inc. lets contractors and municipal crews inspect multiple lines simultaneously without a dedicated operator and truck.
On the Level
Case Study
A Louisville contractor builds a business around replacing leaky manhole chimneys and sagging water valve boxes using an innovative technology
I&I Terminator
Case Study
A Colorado contractor’s camera and grouting truck helps customers get a grip on infiltration and inflow and helps him boost revenue and develop new markets
Industry News - July 2010
Industry News
Dawe, Sales Manager for The Strong Company, Dies; PressurePro Partners with PeopleNet; Trojan Worldwide Issued Patent on Battery-Powered Drain Cleaner; Charles Machine Works Acquires HammerHead Trenchless; Mr. Rooter Donates Work to Ronald McDonald House Charities; Ormson, Designer of Fast-Vac, Dies at 66; Waterjet, Municipal Cleaning Expo Aug. 17-19
Look Before You Lease
Money Manager
If you plan to lease space, take precautions that will help keep your costs down, provide flexibility and enable your business to grow.
Looking Up
Reader Pipelines
Contractors seeing signs of economic recovery switch to a different mode, making plans to prosper in better times ahead
A Course in the Basics
Safety First
A trenching and drilling machine maker offers practical safety advice that has broad application
An App for That?
Tech Perspective
Add-on tools for smart phones can help contractors take more efficiency along on the road. Here are a few that seem to deserve serious consideration.
What Customers See
Better Business
It takes more than quality work to create a positive image. It’s essential to convey professionalism in every public contact.
Taking Care of Yourself
From The Editor
Your own personal physical plant is just as important as your equipment. Spending time on fitness can mean better health and more energy at work.