The McAlear Group helps in Houston hurricane aftermath
Volunteers from The McAlear Group, parent company of Draincables Direct, traveled to Houston to assist in cleanup efforts following Hurricane Harvey. The trip was organized through Experience Mission, an organization specializing in planning domestic and international mission experiences and aiding in disaster relief.

Vortex Infrastructure changes name, expands
Vortex Infrastructure announced that it is changing its name to the Vortex Cos. The decision was driven by the rapid growth of the company’s expanding portfolio of brands, products and services for the renewal of civil infrastructure. Including the recent acquisition of Ricor Services in Arvada, Colorado, the company also has locations in Texas, New England, Pennsylvania and Arkansas.

InfoSense wins 2017 Fast 50 Award
InfoSense announced it was the recipient of one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2017 Fast 50 Awards. This marks the third time this award has been given to the company.

Hydra-Flex wins award for Ripsaw
Hydra-Flex was named the winner of the Best New Product Design category in the 2017 Minnesota Manufacturing Awards for its Ripsaw rotating turbo nozzle. Hydra-Flex was also a finalist in the Best in Class and Sustainability categories, and CEO Jaime Harris took home the Executive of the Year award.

Electric Eel launches new website
Electric Eel announced a new website that better supports customers across the many markets it serves. It consists of two major categories: rental, which addresses all the needs of the tool rental market, and professional, which includes products for plumbers, drain cleaners, schools, hospitals, municipalities, property management, government, and maintenance professionals.