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Under the Weather
When workers call in sick, employers who feel annoyed should rethink their reaction. They’ve just heard good news.According to a Swedish study,...
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Another Way to Get the News
A monthly magazine is a great place for in-depth articles on topics of interest. It’s not the greatest place to get current...
Blogs
Taking the LEED
Building green isn’t a fad – it’s here to stay. And the consensus seems to be that the way to build green...
Editorial
All Wound Up
Most sewer pipe lining technologies offer liners that are cured in place after insertion. Spiral-wound pipe rehabilitation is an emerging technology that...
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Avoiding the Flu
They no longer call it swine flu, but the new strain of influenza we started hearing about last spring is still with...
Editorial
Root of the Problem
1. Low maintenanceThe Smart Cutter from Sewer Equipment Company of America is a low-maintenance, high-torque root cutter. Guaranteed against rust-related lock-up, the...
Editorial
Rip, Cut, Saw, Jet
Some drain cleaners prefer to use a drain machine with an assortment of cutter heads to remove roots from blocked lines. Others...
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More Profits: Month-by-Month
A new year will soon be here. What better time than now to map out the next steps your business can take...
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Top-Flight Organization
When it comes to organization, Shawn Schwoyer is Hall of Fame material. For proof, look inside the well-stocked, meticulously organized truck he...
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Jetting by Numbers
How do you get a hydrojetting contractor to let loose his inner Picasso in public? Just ask, according to Brian Gleeson, owner...
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Wives: It’s Your Turn
Some years ago I started a book publishing business on the side and asked my wife, Noelle, to be in charge of...
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2010 Expo: Worth Celebrating
The 2010 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International sticks to a proven formula: Exhibits, education, networking, fun.But this 30th annual show also...
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Rooting Out Revenue
Look up Jet-O-Rooter in the Syracuse Yellow Pages and you’ll see local numbers for the New York cities of Baldwinsville, Skaneateles, Fayetteville-Manlius,...
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The Wanderer
When I was a plumbing manager, I needed a special type of assistant. He had to be able to estimate jobs of...
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Mission Accomplished
After 20 years in business with Rabe Plumbing & Heating, with a service line in sewer and drain cleaning, owner Kevin Rabe...
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Industry News - December 2009
The City of Ironton, Ohio, has chosen the Mr. Manhole Standardized Chimney Replacement System for a one-year, $12-million project to replace 1,033...








