Several years before he even got out of high school in 2007, Joe Watkins started setting himself up for a career. His...
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Blend of Septic, Drain Cleaning Services Drive Michigan Contractor’s Success
Entries Tagged Spartan Tool LLC
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Plumber Finds Next Business Success in Property Restoration
Of the various reasons to diversify — as a hedge against an economic downturn, say, or in response to a competitor’s initiative...
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Product Focus: Hydroexcavation and Industrial Jet/Vac Services, Sewer Nozzles
Cleaning Nozzles
Arthur Products Cnt-r-KUT ELITE maxThe Cnt-r-KUT ELITE max kit from Arthur Products is a complete rotating nozzle pipe-cleaning system. Manufactured from...
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Plumber’s Search for Simple Spot Repair Solution Ends With LightRay LR3
To say Marco Acosta likes his LightRay LR3 pipeline spot-repair system doesn’t fully capture his enthusiasm.
“Customers just love that machine,” he says....
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UV Curing Helps Arizona Contractor’s Pipe Lining in the Desert Heat
When one door closes, as they say, another one opens. That was the experience of Randy Rushing in 2008.
Rushing purchased Peerless Plumbing...
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Product Focus: Mainline Sewer Inspection
Inspection Cameras/Accessories
Can-Ex Technologies ZIPCAM 360The ZIPCAM 360 from Can-Ex Technologies is designed to enhance operational efficiency. Under standard conditions, with a proficient...
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Peterman Brothers Meld Ambitious Growth Plans Into Community-Minded Business Philosophies
Call it ambition or energy, or maybe a willingness to embrace change. Whatever the reason, family companies under the leadership of a...
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Product Focus - Waterblasting and Water Jet Cleaning and Accessories
Hoses
Kuriyama of America Alfagomma Waterblast Hydraulic HoseAlfagomma Waterblast Hydraulic Hose from Kuriyama of America is made with an oil- and water-resistant synthetic...
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Connecticut Drain Cleaner Builds Thriving Business From Humble Beginnings
Young drain cleaners aspiring to make their mark in the industry just might find inspiration from the example set by John Rees...
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Business Ownership Stresses Give Contractor Lessons About Work/Life Balance
Six years ago, Marvel Sewer and Drain in suburban Minneapolis was a one-man operation, with owner Ben Smith wearing multiple business hats...
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Contractor Achieves Good Employee Retention by Avoiding Micromanaging
When Gary Hoover established Hoover Electric back in 1980, the company only did new-construction electrical work.But in the ensuing decades, the company...
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Product Focus: Location and Leak Detection, Drainline TV Inspection Equipment
Electronic Leak Detectors
Hermann Sewerin GmbH SeCorrPhon AC 200The SeCorrPhon AC 200 from Hermann Sewerin GmbH combines the characteristics of a correlator with...
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Product Focus: Residential and Commercial Sewer and Pipe Maintenance
Cable Machines
Duracable DM55The 3/4 hp DM55 drain cleaning machine from Duracable provides safety and ease of use with a maintenance-free, high-torque 10-1...
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Chicago Area Contractor Embraces the Freedom of the Entrepreneurial Journey
What sparks a person to start a business? The notion is triggered in many ways — admiring a self-employed person and wanting...
