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EASY BOLT & GO SYSTEM!LC420 MUFFLERPACKPump with fi nal fi lter, razor muffl er, pump stand, alignment couplings, gearbox & mounting bracket.


$2910.00 $2,67500

R260

LC420

RV360

RV520

394 CFM

FOR 2,500-6,000+ GAL. TANK

FOR 2,500-6,000+ GAL. TANK

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BATTIONI VACUUM PUMPSWE GOT ‘EM!

BRASSLEVER VALVES

3" $10500

4" $14500

6" $28500

STEEL MANWAYS17" - 4 Nut Lid $16595

20" - 6 Nut Lid $19995

STEELLOW PROFILEPRIMARY SHUTOFF3" Opening $28095

VERTICALSCRUBBERS

5 Gallonw/ 3" Opening

$23495

5 Gallonw/ 3" NPT Nipple

$28995

BUTTERFLYVALVES

4" Nickel $4205

6" Nickel $6468

4" Nylon $5028

6" Nylon $7347

BRASSPISTONVALVES

FNPT x FNPT4" $10100

6" $16500

4 Bolt Flange x FNPT 4" $16500 6" $18500

4 Bolt Flange x 4 Bolt Flange 4" $15500 6" $18500

HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL PUMPS COMPONENTS VALVES

320 CFM

100'LENGTH

NITRILE PETROLEUM SUCTIONFor suction and discharge applications:oil, gasoline & other petroleum-based products with up to 50% aromatic content.


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#SG0500 2" x 8" $43.45#SG0500-3 3" x 8" $60.00#SG0500-4 4" x 8" $87.95

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u High-pressure, heated water breaks up frozen, stubborn material and flushes out tight spaces

u Rear-mounted boom offers 335° rotation and canpivot 25° downward to achieve even greater workarea access and deeper digging capability

u Standard 1500 gallon water tank and 16 cubic yarddebris body results in longer on-site operation andfewer trips to replenish water supply or unload debris

u Convenient debris body tilt feature – coupled withunique ejector plate technology – provides safe, fast and thorough unloading as well as easier tank washdowns

Super Products...Living up to our name.

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28 GOMC InTERVIEw: GROwInG ThE labOR POOl Joe Lamacchia, author of “Blue Collar and Proud of It,” shares insights into attracting and retaining good workers. - Sally Garbo Wedde

34 TECh PERSPECTIVES: ChECk PRESSuRE waShER SPECS Selecting the right power washer means carefully balancing price against the capabilities you need for the work the machine will do. - Dan Leiss

36 buYERS GuIdE

Coming next month: AUgUSt 2011Issue Focus: Dewatering/Separation Equipment

n Product Spotlight: Chemineer Inc. agitators for storage tanksn Safety First: Refresher course on safe towingn building the business: Tips to motivate the unmotivated employee

departments8 EdITOR’S nOTEbOOk: hIS RIG ROCkS. hOw abOuT YOuRS? Ron McCumbers’ new 2011 Peterbilt vacuum truck raises the image of his Top Dog Well Service on the winding roads of West Virginia. - Jim Kneiszel

12 buIldInG ThE buSInESS: FaIluRE OFTEn lEadS TO SuCCESS If you’re afraid to stumble and fall with a business initiative, you may never reach your potential for success. - Gary Bradt

14 ROCkIn’ ThE RIG: wE FEaTuRE TOP dOG wEll SERVICE, llC, nORManTOwn, w. Va.

26 MOnEY MaChInES: ThE lOnG and ShORT OF IT The VacSimizer tractor-trailer combo solves a weight distribution problem with heavy loads for Advanced Waste Services. - Ken Wysocky

32 SaFETY FIRST: buT dO ThEY wEaR IT? A survey finds employees often neglect personal protective equipment they need for their safety. - Ted J. Rulseh

64 InduSTRY nEwS

66 PROduCT nEwS Spotlight: Fixed-Neck Oil Field Float Trailer Offers Flexibility - Ed Wodalski

JULY 2011

on the coverDan Sandeen, operations manager for the Eveleth, Minn., branch (left) and Pat Tracey, general manager of OSI Environmental Inc., are shown at the company’s bulk storage facility for petroleum products recycling. The Peterbilt vacuum truck from Peterbilt of Fargo was built out by Presvac Systems with a 3,000-gallon stainless steel tank and Wittig pump. (Photo by Don Peterson)

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• Require Quality• Require Service• Can’t Afford Down Time

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= • More Stops In A Year• More Customers ServedYOUR BOTTOM LINE!

PUMP REBATESUP TO $500

Trade in your old pump and receive a trade-in allowance towards yourpump purchase!

* Limited time program. Offer good on PM-A and PM-W series only.

BOUNTY PROGRAM:BOUNTY PROGRAM:COMPLETE HYDRAULIC and GEAR BOX DRIVE KITSPM80A

PM100TPM110W

AIR, FAN OR WATER-COOLED PUMPS

VALVES

C-faced AdapterAllows user to convert to

a Moro pump and use existing stand.

VACUUM PUMPS

contents

features

16 COVER STORY: ThE ClEanERSIf it involves hauling waste from oil fields or mines or moving or storing liquids of any kind, Minnesota’s OSI Environmental Inc. is up to the task. - Dee Goerge

28 GOMC InTERVIEw: GROwInG ThE labOR POOl Joe Lamacchia, author of “Blue Collar and Proud of It,” shares insights into attracting and retaining good workers. - Sally Garbo Wedde

34 TECh PERSPECTIVES: ChECk PRESSuRE waShER SPECS Selecting the right power washer means carefully balancing price against the capabilities you need for the work the machine will do. - Dan Leiss

36 buYERS GuIdE

Coming next month: AUgUSt 2011Issue Focus: Dewatering/Separation Equipment

n Product Spotlight: Chemineer Inc. agitators for storage tanksn Safety First: Refresher course on safe towingn building the business: Tips to motivate the unmotivated employee

departments8 EdITOR’S nOTEbOOk: hIS RIG ROCkS. hOw abOuT YOuRS? Ron McCumbers’ new 2011 Peterbilt vacuum truck raises the image of his Top Dog Well Service on the winding roads of West Virginia. - Jim Kneiszel

12 buIldInG ThE buSInESS: FaIluRE OFTEn lEadS TO SuCCESS If you’re afraid to stumble and fall with a business initiative, you may never reach your potential for success. - Gary Bradt

14 ROCkIn’ ThE RIG: wE FEaTuRE TOP dOG wEll SERVICE, llC, nORManTOwn, w. Va.

26 MOnEY MaChInES: ThE lOnG and ShORT OF IT The VacSimizer tractor-trailer combo solves a weight distribution problem with heavy loads for Advanced Waste Services. - Ken Wysocky

32 SaFETY FIRST: buT dO ThEY wEaR IT? A survey finds employees often neglect personal protective equipment they need for their safety. - Ted J. Rulseh

64 InduSTRY nEwS

66 PROduCT nEwS Spotlight: Fixed-Neck Oil Field Float Trailer Offers Flexibility - Ed Wodalski

JULY 2011

on the coverDan Sandeen, operations manager for the Eveleth, Minn., branch (left) and Pat Tracey, general manager of OSI Environmental Inc., are shown at the company’s bulk storage facility for petroleum products recycling. The Peterbilt vacuum truck from Peterbilt of Fargo was built out by Presvac Systems with a 3,000-gallon stainless steel tank and Wittig pump. (Photo by Don Peterson)

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Badger Vacuum Trucks .............................................69

BigLug Trailer.....................................................................30

Blowertech Ltd. ...............................................................63

Buckhorn Pumps, Inc. ...............................................69

Butterworth, Inc. ............................................................35

Center Rock Inc...............................................................64

Comforts of Home Services, Inc. ........................6

Dragon Products Ltd. ................................................15

Dust Control Technology .......................................69

Eldred Environmental ...............................................24

EMI, LLC..................................................................................29

Enid Mack Sales ..............................................................39

Fruitland Tool & Mfg. ...................................................43

GapVax, Inc. ........................................................................10

GNC Power Systems, Inc. .......................................14

Gorman-Rupp Company ..............................13, 19

Granite Environmental, Inc. ..................................14

Granite Seed and Erosion Control..................68

Guzzler Manufacturing, Inc. .................................31

Hi-Vac Corporation ......................................................33

Hydra-Tech Pumps ......................................................41

ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc..................................9

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers ......................................55

JWC Environmental ....................................................27

Keith Huber, Inc. .............................................................51

Kentucky Tank, Inc. .......................................................65

L.C. Tanks ...............................................................................69

Lee Supply Company, Inc. .....................................11

Masport, Inc. ......................................................................49

Moro USA, Inc. ....................................................................5

MTech .....................................................................................69

National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. .................45

Nuera Transport .............................................................17

Portable Tank Group, Inc.........................................10

Pressure Lift Corporation ........................................64

R.A. Ross & Associates NE, Inc. ............................65

Rich Specialty Trailers .................................................47

Solid Oak...............................................................................53

Specialized Truck Equipment .............................69

Stahly Applicators .........................................................64

Sto-Away Power Cranes, Inc. ..............................30

Super Products, LLC .......................................................3

Three Lakes Truck & Equipment ......................10

TOICO Industries ............................................................57

Transcube/Western International, Inc............7

Tri State Tank ......................................................................59

TSI Tank Services, Inc. .................................................63

V.E. Enterprises, Inc. ......................................................23

Vac-Con, Inc. ......................................................................71

Vacuum Sales, Inc. ........................................................24

Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. ....................................30

VAR Co. ......................................................................................2

Water Cannon, Inc. ......................................................25

WJTA - IMCA ......................................................................21

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Badger Vacuum Trucks .............................................69

BigLug Trailer.....................................................................30

Blowertech Ltd. ...............................................................63

Buckhorn Pumps, Inc. ...............................................69

Butterworth, Inc. ............................................................35

Center Rock Inc...............................................................64

Comforts of Home Services, Inc. ........................6

Dragon Products Ltd. ................................................15

Dust Control Technology .......................................69

Eldred Environmental ...............................................24

EMI, LLC..................................................................................29

Enid Mack Sales ..............................................................39

Fruitland Tool & Mfg. ...................................................43

GapVax, Inc. ........................................................................10

GNC Power Systems, Inc. .......................................14

Gorman-Rupp Company ..............................13, 19

Granite Environmental, Inc. ..................................14

Granite Seed and Erosion Control..................68

Guzzler Manufacturing, Inc. .................................31

Hi-Vac Corporation ......................................................33

Hydra-Tech Pumps ......................................................41

ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc..................................9

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers ......................................55

JWC Environmental ....................................................27

Keith Huber, Inc. .............................................................51

Kentucky Tank, Inc. .......................................................65

L.C. Tanks ...............................................................................69

Lee Supply Company, Inc. .....................................11

Masport, Inc. ......................................................................49

Moro USA, Inc. ....................................................................5

MTech .....................................................................................69

National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. .................45

Nuera Transport .............................................................17

Portable Tank Group, Inc.........................................10

Pressure Lift Corporation ........................................64

R.A. Ross & Associates NE, Inc. ............................65

Rich Specialty Trailers .................................................47

Solid Oak...............................................................................53

Specialized Truck Equipment .............................69

Stahly Applicators .........................................................64

Sto-Away Power Cranes, Inc. ..............................30

Super Products, LLC .......................................................3

Three Lakes Truck & Equipment ......................10

TOICO Industries ............................................................57

Transcube/Western International, Inc............7

Tri State Tank ......................................................................59

TSI Tank Services, Inc. .................................................63

V.E. Enterprises, Inc. ......................................................23

Vac-Con, Inc. ......................................................................71

Vacuum Sales, Inc. ........................................................24

Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. ....................................30

VAR Co. ......................................................................................2

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SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: A one year (12 issue) subscription to GOMC in the United States or Canada is free to qualifi ed subscribers. A qualifi ed subscriber is any company or individual who maintains, services or supports land-based gas, oil or mining operations in North America. Non-qualifi ed subscriptions are available at a cost of $60 per year in the United States and $120 per year outside of the United States. To qualify visit www.gomcmag.com/qualify or call 800-257-7222.

Our subscriber list is occasionally made available to carefully selected companies whose products or services may be of interest to you. Your privacy is important to us. If you prefer not to be a part of these lists, please contact Nicole at [email protected].

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on McCumbers loves trucks. He loves driving them. He loves work-ing off of them. He loves talking

about them. He likes pickup trucks. He likes medium-duty work trucks. He espe-cially likes the big rigs.

So when McCumbers saw an oppor-tunity to start hauling frac water for energy companies on the Marcellus Shale, he seized

it. It didn’t take much arm-twisting for the owner of Top Dog Well Service LLC, Norman-town, W.Va., to buy his fi rst water hauler in

2009. Adding heavy-duty vacuum trucks to his gas and oil support services company fl eet has been a dream come true for this professional trucker.

LOVE AT FIRST PUMP“I love everything else I do, but when I

fi rst started working, the fi rst thing I did was drive trucks,” says McCumbers, 49, who

started a business in 2003 locating aban-doned wells for oil and gas companies and then removing any hidden trash that got in

the way of exploration. “Working on wa-ter hauling is one of my favorite things I do. I love the trucking end of it and I do like my rigs.”

When McCumbers sent me a photo of his most recent truck addition a while ago, I gave him a call to talk trucks. He is understandably proud of the 2011 Peterbilt 338 with a 110-barrel steel vacuum tank and a beefy Masport 400 liquid-cooled pump used to haul frac water between gas rigs. I asked him how he’d feel about his truck being the fi rst in GOMC’s new feature, Rockin’ the Rig. As you might expect, he was happy for the opportunity to show off his new ride and talk about his grow-ing business.

When it comes to contractors working in the GOM fi elds,

McCumbers isn’t alone in his enthusiasm and affection for work trucks. The water and wastewater haulers I’ve talked to since the launch of this magazine have had one trait in common: They’d just as soon be behind the wheel of a full tank truck on twisty country roads than riding the Buick to church on Sunday or the Harley-Davidson motorcycle on a nice, warm evening … Well, maybe they’d enjoy the Harley just as much as their favorite work truck.

SEND A PHOTO

Because trucks are such vital tools for any GOM support services company, we’re launching the Rockin’ the Rig feature this month. Contractors are invited to send us a photo of their favorite new or refurbished truck, and we’ll publish the photo and spec sheet in what we like to think of as a virtual truck show for your prized moneymaking machines.

Turn inside to fi nd the photo of McCumbers’ white, black and red Pete, bought from Hunter’s Pe-terbilt and built out by Curry Vac, along with an extensive

laundry list of features that makes this his fa-vorite ride. Then go out in the yard and snap a photo of your favorite truck and send it to me with all the details at [email protected]. It’s your chance to share your truck with the world, and give props to the truck builder and other companies that helped accessorize and detail your rig.

To me, the Rockin’ the Rig feature serves a tremendously important purpose. By showcasing the best trucks the industry has to offer, we’re challenging contractors to kick it up a notch and produce more worthy rolling billboards for the industry. At a time when so many are looking for ways to criti-cize companies serving the GOM sectors for being unprofessional or unconcerned about environmental regulations, these beauti-ful trucks demonstrate a commitment to quality service and professionalism. To hear McCumbers explain it, a great truck puts his industry’s best foot forward in the eyes of the public.

Jim Kneiszel

“This is a personal truck. I drive it myself and I got it the way I wanted it. I’ve never let anybody else drive it. It’s got that classic Peterbilt look, the stereo is super nice and it’s like driving my pickup down the road.”

Ron McCumbers

Editor’s Notebook

HiS rig rockS. How About YourS?Ron McCumbers’ new 2011 Peterbilt vacuum truck raises the image of his Top Dog Well Service on the winding roads of West Virginia.

By Jim Kneiszel, Editor

r

ter hauling is one of my favorite things I do. I love the trucking end of it and I do like my rigs.”

wner Ron McCumbers added this white, black and red 2011 Peterbilt

338 to his fleet of trucks serving energy companies on the Marcellus

Shale Formation. The truck was purchased from Hunter’s Peterbilt in

Smithfield, Pa., and built out by Curry Vac with a 110-barrel steel vacuum tank

and Masport 400 liquid-cooled pump and is used mainly to haul frac water

between gas rigs. It is powered by a 500-hp ISX Cummins engine tied to an

18-speed manual transmission for ample hauling power and precise braking

control on hilly, winding roads. The truck has a helper axle to carry a full load

that can reach 70,000 pounds. It also features bedliner protection along the

hose trays, dual topside and single rear manways for easy cleaning, and usually

carries three sets of hoses from VAR Co.: 25-foot 3-inch, 35-foot 3-inch and

40-foot 4-inch to handle a variety of uses. With dual rear fill valves, McCumbers

can load his personal vehicle from a pit in as little as nine minutes. The truck has

dual toolboxes on the back bumper, as well as a spill tray and a hitch in both the

front and rear if help is needed to move the truck. Sight glasses are also found

in the dished rear end of the tank. Graphics were provided by Chip Turner

at Unique Sign and Design. The interior is loaded up with features including

wood grain dash accents, Concert Class stereo system, climate control system

and air-ride seats. GOMC

Rockin’ the Rig

O

TOp DOg Well Service, llcNOrmaNTOWN, W. va.

SEND US YOUR ROCKIN’ THE RIG PHOTO!

Have you got a truck you think would be a top finisher in a work truck show? Or

would you simply like to share your new or refurbished rig with the readers of Gas, Oil

& Mining Contractor? Well now’s the time and here’s the place to do it!

Send photos of your truck after it has been lettered with your company name.

Any GOM industry-related truck is acceptable. Please limit your submission to one

truck only.

Emailed submission must include your name, company name, mailing address,

phone number and details about the truck, including tank size, cab/chassis informa-

tion, pump information, the name of the company that built the truck, and any other

details you consider important. In particular, tell us what features of the truck help

make your work life more efficient and more profitable. Send your photo and informa-

tion to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!


PROUD PETE OWNERThe Pete is McCumbers’ first new

truck. In 2009, he started hauling water with an older International Paystar with a 400-hp Cummins engine and an 80-barrel tank. Then he bought a later model Mack with a 350-hp engine and a 110-barrel tank. Then came his pride and joy.

“This is a personal truck,” he says of the Pete. “I drive it myself and I got it the way I wanted it. I’ve never let anybody else drive it. It’s got that classic Peterbilt look, the stereo is super nice and it’s like driving my pickup down the road.” He prefers the 18-speed manual transmission tied to the Cummins 500 ISX engine to the new auto-matics. “I like to gear down and I can jake off any amount here without touching my brakes,” he says of navigating the hilly roads.

The way things are going, McCumbers says his next new rig might not be that far off, though he’s trying to stay conservative in the midst of the natural gas boom going on all around him.

“I never dreamed of falling into the Marcellus like I did,” he says. “I could run 10 trucks if I had them and could driver them up. That’s one of the hardest things to find in West Virginia; all the CDL drivers are working. The boom has sucked everybody up and the Texans have really invaded and pretty well moved in here.”

McCumbers runs as many as 18 to 20 workers in crews performing abandoned well location, swabbing rigs for completion work and the water hauling. The swabbing rigs run three-worker crews, while two peo-ple go out with metal detectors to do the locating and well plugging.

BEHIND THE WHEELYou’ll always find McCumbers

behind the wheel of the water truck, doing what he loves best and enjoying every minute of it.

“You hit Interstate 79 and you can drive as far as you can and see the pumper and water trucks lined up bumper to bumper,” he says. “I’m real fortunate that all aspects of my business have done real well. This water business has been bigger than I thought it was.” GOMC

How About Your rockin’ rig?Send us a photo and specs of your favorite work truck and we’ll include it

in our new feature, Rockin’ the Rig. First, go out and snap a photo of your truck; we need a bumper-to-bumper shot, taken on a nice day. Then send the photo

and details about your truck to [email protected].


on McCumbers loves trucks. He loves driving them. He loves work-ing off of them. He loves talking

about them. He likes pickup trucks. He likes medium-duty work trucks. He espe-cially likes the big rigs.

So when McCumbers saw an oppor-tunity to start hauling frac water for energy companies on the Marcellus Shale, he seized

it. It didn’t take much arm-twisting for the owner of Top Dog Well Service LLC, Norman-town, W.Va., to buy his fi rst water hauler in

2009. Adding heavy-duty vacuum trucks to his gas and oil support services company fl eet has been a dream come true for this professional trucker.

LOVE AT FIRST PUMP“I love everything else I do, but when I

fi rst started working, the fi rst thing I did was drive trucks,” says McCumbers, 49, who

started a business in 2003 locating aban-doned wells for oil and gas companies and then removing any hidden trash that got in

the way of exploration. “Working on wa-ter hauling is one of my favorite things I do. I love the trucking end of it and I do like my rigs.”

When McCumbers sent me a photo of his most recent truck addition a while ago, I gave him a call to talk trucks. He is understandably proud of the 2011 Peterbilt 338 with a 110-barrel steel vacuum tank and a beefy Masport 400 liquid-cooled pump used to haul frac water between gas rigs. I asked him how he’d feel about his truck being the fi rst in GOMC’s new feature, Rockin’ the Rig. As you might expect, he was happy for the opportunity to show off his new ride and talk about his grow-ing business.

When it comes to contractors working in the GOM fi elds,

McCumbers isn’t alone in his enthusiasm and affection for work trucks. The water and wastewater haulers I’ve talked to since the launch of this magazine have had one trait in common: They’d just as soon be behind the wheel of a full tank truck on twisty country roads than riding the Buick to church on Sunday or the Harley-Davidson motorcycle on a nice, warm evening … Well, maybe they’d enjoy the Harley just as much as their favorite work truck.

SEND A PHOTO

Because trucks are such vital tools for any GOM support services company, we’re launching the Rockin’ the Rig feature this month. Contractors are invited to send us a photo of their favorite new or refurbished truck, and we’ll publish the photo and spec sheet in what we like to think of as a virtual truck show for your prized moneymaking machines.

Turn inside to fi nd the photo of McCumbers’ white, black and red Pete, bought from Hunter’s Pe-terbilt and built out by Curry Vac, along with an extensive

laundry list of features that makes this his fa-vorite ride. Then go out in the yard and snap a photo of your favorite truck and send it to me with all the details at [email protected]. It’s your chance to share your truck with the world, and give props to the truck builder and other companies that helped accessorize and detail your rig.

To me, the Rockin’ the Rig feature serves a tremendously important purpose. By showcasing the best trucks the industry has to offer, we’re challenging contractors to kick it up a notch and produce more worthy rolling billboards for the industry. At a time when so many are looking for ways to criti-cize companies serving the GOM sectors for being unprofessional or unconcerned about environmental regulations, these beauti-ful trucks demonstrate a commitment to quality service and professionalism. To hear McCumbers explain it, a great truck puts his industry’s best foot forward in the eyes of the public.

Jim Kneiszel

“This is a personal truck. I drive it myself and I got it the way I wanted it. I’ve never let anybody else drive it. It’s got that classic Peterbilt look, the stereo is super nice and it’s like driving my pickup down the road.”

Ron McCumbers

Editor’s Notebook

HiS rig rockS. How About YourS?Ron McCumbers’ new 2011 Peterbilt vacuum truck raises the image of his Top Dog Well Service on the winding roads of West Virginia.

By Jim Kneiszel, Editor

r

ter hauling is one of my favorite things I do. I love the trucking end of it and I do like my rigs.”

of his most recent truck addition a while ago, I gave him a call to talk trucks. He is understandably proud of the 2011 Peterbilt 338 with a 110-barrel steel vacuum tank and a beefy Masport 400 liquid-cooled pump used to haul frac water between gas rigs. I asked him how he’d feel about his truck being the

wner Ron McCumbers added this white, black and red 2011 Peterbilt

338 to his fleet of trucks serving energy companies on the Marcellus

Shale Formation. The truck was purchased from Hunter’s Peterbilt in

Smithfield, Pa., and built out by Curry Vac with a 110-barrel steel vacuum tank

and Masport 400 liquid-cooled pump and is used mainly to haul frac water

between gas rigs. It is powered by a 500-hp ISX Cummins engine tied to an

18-speed manual transmission for ample hauling power and precise braking

control on hilly, winding roads. The truck has a helper axle to carry a full load

that can reach 70,000 pounds. It also features bedliner protection along the

hose trays, dual topside and single rear manways for easy cleaning, and usually

carries three sets of hoses from VAR Co.: 25-foot 3-inch, 35-foot 3-inch and

40-foot 4-inch to handle a variety of uses. With dual rear fill valves, McCumbers

can load his personal vehicle from a pit in as little as nine minutes. The truck has

dual toolboxes on the back bumper, as well as a spill tray and a hitch in both the

front and rear if help is needed to move the truck. Sight glasses are also found

in the dished rear end of the tank. Graphics were provided by Chip Turner

at Unique Sign and Design. The interior is loaded up with features including

wood grain dash accents, Concert Class stereo system, climate control system

and air-ride seats. GOMC

Rockin’ the Rig

O


SEND US YOUR ROCKIN’ THE RIG PHOTO!

Have you got a truck you think would be a top finisher in a work truck show? Or

would you simply like to share your new or refurbished rig with the readers of Gas, Oil

& Mining Contractor? Well now’s the time and here’s the place to do it!

Send photos of your truck after it has been lettered with your company name.

Any GOM industry-related truck is acceptable. Please limit your submission to one

truck only.

Emailed submission must include your name, company name, mailing address,

phone number and details about the truck, including tank size, cab/chassis informa-

tion, pump information, the name of the company that built the truck, and any other

details you consider important. In particular, tell us what features of the truck help

make your work life more efficient and more profitable. Send your photo and informa-

tion to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

PROUD PETE OWNERThe Pete is McCumbers’ first new

truck. In 2009, he started hauling water with an older International Paystar with a 400-hp Cummins engine and an 80-barrel tank. Then he bought a later model Mack with a 350-hp engine and a 110-barrel tank. Then came his pride and joy.

“This is a personal truck,” he says of the Pete. “I drive it myself and I got it the way I wanted it. I’ve never let anybody else drive it. It’s got that classic Peterbilt look, the stereo is super nice and it’s like driving my pickup down the road.” He prefers the 18-speed manual transmission tied to the Cummins 500 ISX engine to the new auto-matics. “I like to gear down and I can jake off any amount here without touching my brakes,” he says of navigating the hilly roads.

The way things are going, McCumbers says his next new rig might not be that far off, though he’s trying to stay conservative in the midst of the natural gas boom going on all around him.

“I never dreamed of falling into the Marcellus like I did,” he says. “I could run 10 trucks if I had them and could driver them up. That’s one of the hardest things to find in West Virginia; all the CDL drivers are working. The boom has sucked everybody up and the Texans have really invaded and pretty well moved in here.”

McCumbers runs as many as 18 to 20 workers in crews performing abandoned well location, swabbing rigs for completion work and the water hauling. The swabbing rigs run three-worker crews, while two peo-ple go out with metal detectors to do the locating and well plugging.

BEHIND THE WHEELYou’ll always find McCumbers

behind the wheel of the water truck, doing what he loves best and enjoying every minute of it.

“You hit Interstate 79 and you can drive as far as you can and see the pumper and water trucks lined up bumper to bumper,” he says. “I’m real fortunate that all aspects of my business have done real well. This water business has been bigger than I thought it was.” GOMC

How About Your rockin’ rig?Send us a photo and specs of your favorite work truck and we’ll include it

in our new feature, Rockin’ the Rig. First, go out and snap a photo of your truck; we need a bumper-to-bumper shot, taken on a nice day. Then send the photo

and details about your truck to [email protected].


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t took Thomas Edison more than a thou-sand tries to get the light bulb right. Yet how many of us give up if we don’t nail

something perfectly the first time out? The best baseball hitters in the game fail two out of three times at the plate. Still, how many of us won’t step up and try something new unless we can be assured of success first?

The problem is how we think about ourselves in relation to failure and its conse-quences. We must change the way we think about failure, and, in the process, change the way we think about ourselves.

Failure can be the fast track to success if you recognize and use it the right way. It’s all in how you choose to size it up. Follow-ing are five ways to handle the disappoint-ment of failure and use the experiences to your advantage, both in business and in life:

Define failure as learning When toddlers fall down, do we say,

“Man, they really messed up!” or “Won-derful, they’re learning to walk!” Yet when we fall down at work, we often exclaim, “I failed!” Worse yet, we may define ourselves as failures. Better to view failure as a tempo-rary and necessary step on the way to where you want to be.

Just like falling down is a predictable and inevitable process for the toddler learn-ing to walk, so, too, are occasional failures along the way to success in whatever you

attempt. In fact, it’s hard to improve if you don’t fail, because failure delineates clearly where the opportunities for improvement lie.

When you do fall down, don’t label yourself a failure. Instead, recover quickly from the temporary disappointment by asking “What can I learn from this? What worked and what didn’t? How can I do it better next time?” Then, follow the tod-dler’s example: get up with a smile on your face and try again, knowing you are better for the experience.

Manage expectations, yours and theirsSometimes the problem with failure

lies in unrealistic expectations when trying something new. We expect everyone to embrace the new strategy after a single meeting. We expect the new model-year car to perform as well as the old one that hadn’t changed for several years. We

assume customers will flock to our latest and greatest product immediately.

Rarely, however, are such scenarios the case. Newly revised product lines often have bugs, and wary customers often have to be convinced over time that what we offer meets their needs and interests.

Perception about failure on the back end can be reduced or eliminated by managing expectations on the front end. Begin new ventures with optimism tempered by realism, and help your colleagues and customers do the same. Anticipate there will be problems, and let everyone know you will be ready to solve them. That way, when problems do arise, they will help reinforce your credibility versus damage it. And, problems won’t lead you and others to assume you’ve failed. Rather, problems will be viewed for what they are—road signs pointing the way to progress.

Stop trying to be perfectTrying to be perfect can keep you from

trying new and untested methods for reaching

your goals. The valuable experiments that ultimately lead to success will never happen if you are afraid to attempt them in the first place. In a vain attempt at perfection, we might freeze up and keep whatever natural talent we have from taking over.

Rather than strive for perfection, strive for action; bold, resolute action in the direc-tion of your goals. You can make midcourse corrections as you go, but you’ll never have the chance if you never get started. Aiming for perfection is fine; expecting it, however, is unrealistic.

Manage fear before it manages youPerhaps nothing holds us back as

much as fear. Fear is our natural protection against threats to our physical survival. Too often, however, fear gets triggered when physical survival is not an issue.

Physical harm won’t follow if your idea gets shot down at a meeting. You won’t lose

Building the Business

Failure OFten leads tO successIf you’re afraid to stumble and fall with a business initiative, you may never reach your potential for success

By Gary Bradt

iGary Bradt

If fear of failure is holding you back from pursuing dreams or accomplishing goals, challenge yourself to think again …

Often, failure is the first and necessary step toward discovering our fortune.

an appendage if you return from your sales call empty-handed. Just because fear often gets triggered in these situations doesn’t mean you have to succumb to it.

Gather yourself, take a deep breath, tell yourself you’re okay, and go about tak-ing your next step forward. Learn to control your fear or it will end up controlling you.

Stay in the moment“What if?” can be a very useful ques-

tion for anticipating scenarios and stirring creativity. “What if we doubled market share next quarter? What if we could take the best aspects of our competitor’s products and roll them into ours? What if we could use our expertise to aid the less fortunate in our community?” Good questions all.

Unfortunately, too often our internal dialogue goes more like this: “What if I say something dumb at the meeting and every-one laughs and decides I’m stupid? What if the economy takes a turn for the worse? What if we get bought out and I lose my job?” We begin to imagine negative “what if” scenarios and put so much mental en-ergy into them that we have little left over for more positive endeavors, and failures mount.

To counter this trend, notice when you are becoming anxious. Then, notice your thoughts. Likely, you have mentally raced ahead to some scary place that doesn’t ex-ist. Bring yourself back to the here and now. Ask yourself, “What’s going on right here, right now?” It’s likely not nearly as bad as what you were imagining. Dealing with the realities of the moment will help you avoid creating unnecessary failures in the future.

A FINAL WORDIf fear of failure is holding you back

from pursuing dreams or accomplishing goals, challenge yourself to think again. Reconsider how you think about failure. Often, failure is the first and necessary step

toward discovering our fortune; it points the way to success. Perhaps Henry Ford put it best: “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” GOMC

Building the Business offers ideas and information to help you operate your company more efficiently and profitably. If you have a question, comment or a topic you’d like to see addressed, send an e-mail to [email protected].

Comments or Suggestions ...

ABOUT THE AUTHORGary Bradt is author of the book, The Ring In the Rubble: Dig Through Change and Find Your Next Golden Opportunity. He can be reached at www.ring-intherubble.com.


t took Thomas Edison more than a thou-sand tries to get the light bulb right. Yet how many of us give up if we don’t nail

something perfectly the first time out? The best baseball hitters in the game fail two out of three times at the plate. Still, how many of us won’t step up and try something new unless we can be assured of success first?

The problem is how we think about ourselves in relation to failure and its conse-quences. We must change the way we think about failure, and, in the process, change the way we think about ourselves.

Failure can be the fast track to success if you recognize and use it the right way. It’s all in how you choose to size it up. Follow-ing are five ways to handle the disappoint-ment of failure and use the experiences to your advantage, both in business and in life:

Define failure as learning When toddlers fall down, do we say,

“Man, they really messed up!” or “Won-derful, they’re learning to walk!” Yet when we fall down at work, we often exclaim, “I failed!” Worse yet, we may define ourselves as failures. Better to view failure as a tempo-rary and necessary step on the way to where you want to be.

Just like falling down is a predictable and inevitable process for the toddler learn-ing to walk, so, too, are occasional failures along the way to success in whatever you

attempt. In fact, it’s hard to improve if you don’t fail, because failure delineates clearly where the opportunities for improvement lie.

When you do fall down, don’t label yourself a failure. Instead, recover quickly from the temporary disappointment by asking “What can I learn from this? What worked and what didn’t? How can I do it better next time?” Then, follow the tod-dler’s example: get up with a smile on your face and try again, knowing you are better for the experience.

Manage expectations, yours and theirsSometimes the problem with failure

lies in unrealistic expectations when trying something new. We expect everyone to embrace the new strategy after a single meeting. We expect the new model-year car to perform as well as the old one that hadn’t changed for several years. We

assume customers will flock to our latest and greatest product immediately.

Rarely, however, are such scenarios the case. Newly revised product lines often have bugs, and wary customers often have to be convinced over time that what we offer meets their needs and interests.

Perception about failure on the back end can be reduced or eliminated by managing expectations on the front end. Begin new ventures with optimism tempered by realism, and help your colleagues and customers do the same. Anticipate there will be problems, and let everyone know you will be ready to solve them. That way, when problems do arise, they will help reinforce your credibility versus damage it. And, problems won’t lead you and others to assume you’ve failed. Rather, problems will be viewed for what they are—road signs pointing the way to progress.

Stop trying to be perfectTrying to be perfect can keep you from

trying new and untested methods for reaching

your goals. The valuable experiments that ultimately lead to success will never happen if you are afraid to attempt them in the first place. In a vain attempt at perfection, we might freeze up and keep whatever natural talent we have from taking over.

Rather than strive for perfection, strive for action; bold, resolute action in the direc-tion of your goals. You can make midcourse corrections as you go, but you’ll never have the chance if you never get started. Aiming for perfection is fine; expecting it, however, is unrealistic.

Manage fear before it manages youPerhaps nothing holds us back as

much as fear. Fear is our natural protection against threats to our physical survival. Too often, however, fear gets triggered when physical survival is not an issue.

Physical harm won’t follow if your idea gets shot down at a meeting. You won’t lose

Building the Business

Failure OFten leads tO successIf you’re afraid to stumble and fall with a business initiative, you may never reach your potential for success

By Gary Bradt

iGary Bradt

If fear of failure is holding you back from pursuing dreams or accomplishing goals, challenge yourself to think again …

Often, failure is the first and necessary step toward discovering our fortune.

an appendage if you return from your sales call empty-handed. Just because fear often gets triggered in these situations doesn’t mean you have to succumb to it.

Gather yourself, take a deep breath, tell yourself you’re okay, and go about tak-ing your next step forward. Learn to control your fear or it will end up controlling you.

Stay in the moment“What if?” can be a very useful ques-

tion for anticipating scenarios and stirring creativity. “What if we doubled market share next quarter? What if we could take the best aspects of our competitor’s products and roll them into ours? What if we could use our expertise to aid the less fortunate in our community?” Good questions all.

Unfortunately, too often our internal dialogue goes more like this: “What if I say something dumb at the meeting and every-one laughs and decides I’m stupid? What if the economy takes a turn for the worse? What if we get bought out and I lose my job?” We begin to imagine negative “what if” scenarios and put so much mental en-ergy into them that we have little left over for more positive endeavors, and failures mount.

To counter this trend, notice when you are becoming anxious. Then, notice your thoughts. Likely, you have mentally raced ahead to some scary place that doesn’t ex-ist. Bring yourself back to the here and now. Ask yourself, “What’s going on right here, right now?” It’s likely not nearly as bad as what you were imagining. Dealing with the realities of the moment will help you avoid creating unnecessary failures in the future.

A FINAL WORDIf fear of failure is holding you back

from pursuing dreams or accomplishing goals, challenge yourself to think again. Reconsider how you think about failure. Often, failure is the first and necessary step

toward discovering our fortune; it points the way to success. Perhaps Henry Ford put it best: “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” GOMC

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wner Ron McCumbers added this white, black and red 2011 Peterbilt 338 to his fleet of trucks serving energy companies on the Marcellus Shale Formation. The truck was purchased from Hunter’s Peterbilt in

Smithfield, Pa., and built out by Curry Vac with a 110-barrel steel vacuum tank and Masport 400 liquid-cooled pump and is used mainly to haul frac water between gas rigs. It is powered by a 500-hp ISX Cummins engine tied to an

18-speed manual transmission for ample hauling power and precise braking control on hilly, winding roads. The truck has a helper axle to carry a full load that can reach 70,000 pounds. It also features bedliner protection along the hose trays, dual topside and single rear manways for easy cleaning, and usually carries three sets of hoses from VAR Co.: 25-foot 3-inch, 35-foot 3-inch and 40-foot 4-inch to handle a variety of uses. With dual rear fill valves, McCumbers can load his personal vehicle from a pit in as little as nine minutes. The truck has dual toolboxes on the back bumper, as well as a spill tray and a hitch in both the front and rear if help is needed to move the truck. Sight glasses are also found in the dished rear end of the tank. Graphics were provided by Chip Turner at Unique Sign and Design. The interior is loaded up with features including wood grain dash accents, Concert Class stereo system, climate control system and air-ride seats. GOMC

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Emailed submission must include your name, company name, mailing address, phone number and details about the truck, including tank size, cab/chassis informa-tion, pump information, the name of the company that built the truck, and any other details you consider important. In particular, tell us what features of the truck help make your work life more efficient and more profitable. Send your photo and informa-tion to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

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While most customers are in the Midwest, employees have traveled to mines in New Mexico and Colorado and to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. They clean storage tanks on land and at sea, clean up spills, provide environmental support to assist companies inspecting pipelines, and collect and dispose of a variety of waste products from oil to antifreeze to byproducts from mining processes.

“We are a full-service environmental company,” says Pat Tracey, OSI’s gen-eral manager for environmental services. “We can not only clean it up, we can transport it, and we can dispose of it. It is turnkey in a number of different areas.”

USED OIL COLLECTION

One thing most of OSI’s customers have in common is that they generate some kind of waste – most often oil. Owners Richard Byhre and Robert Rivas owned a company marketing energy such as natural gas and residual fuels

Though OSI Environmental Inc. is offi cially headquartered in the

midst of the iron range in Eveleth, Minn., the company’s services extend

far beyond mining going on in its backyard. Employees at 13 locations also

work with oil and gas companies, railroads and ship lines, and even pulp

and paper mills.

OSI ENVIRONMENTAL INC., EVELETH, MINN.OWners: richard Byhre and robert rivas

FOUnDeD: 1988

eMPlOYees: 80

serViCes: Full-service industrial and environmental cleaning, transporting and disposal

serViCe area: Midwest

WeBsiTe: www.osienv.com

A team from OSI Environmental Inc. cleans a crude oil storage tank for routine inspection in Superior, Wis. Sludge is being

loaded onto a truck with a 3,000-gallon Cusco vacuum tank and a Wittig pump. (Photos courtesy of OSI Environmental Inc.)

If it involves hauling waste from oil fi elds or mines or moving or storing liquids of any kind, Minnesota’s OSI Environmental Inc. is up to the task By Dee goerge

CLEANERSTHE

One of OSI’s DOT response rigs is ready for action. This one is a Peterbilt 385 delivered by Peterbilt of Fargo. The trailer is an Acro double conical stainless steel 6,000-gallon unit with a Wittig RFL 100 vacuum pump.

(continued)16 GOMC www.gomcmag.com - JUL.11


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Cover Story

While most customers are in the Midwest, employees have traveled to mines in New Mexico and Colorado and to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. They clean storage tanks on land and at sea, clean up spills, provide environmental support to assist companies inspecting pipelines, and collect and dispose of a variety of waste products from oil to antifreeze to byproducts from mining processes.

“We are a full-service environmental company,” says Pat Tracey, OSI’s gen-eral manager for environmental services. “We can not only clean it up, we can transport it, and we can dispose of it. It is turnkey in a number of different areas.”

USED OIL COLLECTION

One thing most of OSI’s customers have in common is that they generate some kind of waste – most often oil. Owners Richard Byhre and Robert Rivas owned a company marketing energy such as natural gas and residual fuels

Though OSI Environmental Inc. is offi cially headquartered in the

midst of the iron range in Eveleth, Minn., the company’s services extend

far beyond mining going on in its backyard. Employees at 13 locations also

work with oil and gas companies, railroads and ship lines, and even pulp

and paper mills.

OSI ENVIRONMENTAL INC., EVELETH, MINN.OWners: richard Byhre and robert rivas

FOUnDeD: 1988

eMPlOYees: 80

serViCes: Full-service industrial and environmental cleaning, transporting and disposal

serViCe area: Midwest

WeBsiTe: www.osienv.com

A team from OSI Environmental Inc. cleans a crude oil storage tank for routine inspection in Superior, Wis. Sludge is being

loaded onto a truck with a 3,000-gallon Cusco vacuum tank and a Wittig pump. (Photos courtesy of OSI Environmental Inc.)

If it involves hauling waste from oil fi elds or mines or moving or storing liquids of any kind, Minnesota’s OSI Environmental Inc. is up to the task By Dee goerge

CLEANERSTHE

One of OSI’s DOT response rigs is ready for action. This one is a Peterbilt 385 delivered by Peterbilt of Fargo. The trailer is an Acro double conical stainless steel 6,000-gallon unit with a Wittig RFL 100 vacuum pump.

(continued)


before they started buying used oil collection companies, including the Eveleth business in 1987. They branched into a second company for environmental services and eventually combined the two businesses into OSI Environmental in 1993.

Now under the direction of company president, George Rosier, OSI has sites from Fargo, N.D., to the west and South Bend, Ind., to the east. Each has a fleet including vacuum trucks, used oil collection trucks and box trucks to collect waste such as oil and oil filters. Much of the oil comes from manufactur-ers, businesses and public collection sites.

A corporate fleet of OSI drivers picks up the waste from each branch and takes it to recycling or transportation storage and disposal, or TSD, locations where it is processed and blended to be sold as a secondary fuel. The fuel is primarily used in the asphalt and cement industry to fire kilns and dryers that prepare soil prior to laying asphalt. Some mining companies such as the Tilden Mine in Ishpeming, Mich., and energy companies, including Florida Power & Light Co., also use the fuel.

That’s just part of what OSI offers, Tracey says. As the company acquires new sites, it adds emergency response and other environmental support ser-vices for oil and gas companies and mines.

OSI employees are certified to handle a number of tasks for the energy and mining companies. For example, personnel receive confined-space entry training so they can clean tanks, including chemical, petroleum and oxygen-deficient tanks. They continually upgrade safety skills with the Mine Safety and Health Administration and engage in industry- and government-led exercises to respond to emergency spills.

AMPLE STORAGE

One key to the company’s success is adequate storage. OSI has more than 10 million gallons of storage at various locations, from 125,000 gallons in Mar-quette, Mich., to 3 to 4 million gallons in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Milwau-kee. In addition to used oil storage, some tanks are dedicated to other spent products including antifreeze, which is processed and sold back to antifreeze manufacturers; transformer oil from power generators; contaminants from gas lines and petroleum-impacted waters and waste. OSI workers are equipped to clean up and transport hazardous waste to licensed disposal facilities.

Ample storage allows OSI to offer additional services, Tracey says. For example, when one energy company needed to inspect a tank containing 650,000 gallons of backup fuel, OSI emptied the tank and stored the fuel. After they cleaned the tanks and the inspection was completed, OSI transported the fuel back to the tank – 100 loads each way using 7,000-gallon tankers.

Another time they offered a similar service to an Iowa petroleum pipeline company required to perform a hydrotest on their lines. OSI supplied 16 trucks running round the clock for three days.

In some cases, OSI only pumps and transports to the client’s storage facilities. For example, when Enbridge Energy needs to replace a valve or do other maintenance on their crude oil pipeline, OSI sends as many as 24 trucks to pump out the oil and haul it to Enbridge Energy tanks until the work is finished.

“We collect a substantial amount (of waste) from mining

operations generated in ore processing. They have crushing

equipment and grinding equipment that requires lubrication,

and the spent lubricant is what we manage for them.”

Pat Tracey

During the winter layup at the Soo Locks in Michigan, OSI workers clean a bunker fuel tank on the ship, the Roger Blough, prior to routine inspection.

An OSI crew cleans oil stains from a petroleum release on a tanker ship. Before working on the ship, the crew cleaned up an oil spill on the water.

Workers use a 10,000 psi NLB jetter to clean out a culvert after a spill at a crude oil facil-ity. A vacuum truck was used to contain residual product removed during the process.

(continued)


before they started buying used oil collection companies, including the Eveleth business in 1987. They branched into a second company for environmental services and eventually combined the two businesses into OSI Environmental in 1993.

Now under the direction of company president, George Rosier, OSI has sites from Fargo, N.D., to the west and South Bend, Ind., to the east. Each has a fleet including vacuum trucks, used oil collection trucks and box trucks to collect waste such as oil and oil filters. Much of the oil comes from manufactur-ers, businesses and public collection sites.

A corporate fleet of OSI drivers picks up the waste from each branch and takes it to recycling or transportation storage and disposal, or TSD, locations where it is processed and blended to be sold as a secondary fuel. The fuel is primarily used in the asphalt and cement industry to fire kilns and dryers that prepare soil prior to laying asphalt. Some mining companies such as the Tilden Mine in Ishpeming, Mich., and energy companies, including Florida Power & Light Co., also use the fuel.

That’s just part of what OSI offers, Tracey says. As the company acquires new sites, it adds emergency response and other environmental support ser-vices for oil and gas companies and mines.

OSI employees are certified to handle a number of tasks for the energy and mining companies. For example, personnel receive confined-space entry training so they can clean tanks, including chemical, petroleum and oxygen-deficient tanks. They continually upgrade safety skills with the Mine Safety and Health Administration and engage in industry- and government-led exercises to respond to emergency spills.

AMPLE STORAGE

One key to the company’s success is adequate storage. OSI has more than 10 million gallons of storage at various locations, from 125,000 gallons in Mar-quette, Mich., to 3 to 4 million gallons in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Milwau-kee. In addition to used oil storage, some tanks are dedicated to other spent products including antifreeze, which is processed and sold back to antifreeze manufacturers; transformer oil from power generators; contaminants from gas lines and petroleum-impacted waters and waste. OSI workers are equipped to clean up and transport hazardous waste to licensed disposal facilities.

Ample storage allows OSI to offer additional services, Tracey says. For example, when one energy company needed to inspect a tank containing 650,000 gallons of backup fuel, OSI emptied the tank and stored the fuel. After they cleaned the tanks and the inspection was completed, OSI transported the fuel back to the tank – 100 loads each way using 7,000-gallon tankers.

Another time they offered a similar service to an Iowa petroleum pipeline company required to perform a hydrotest on their lines. OSI supplied 16 trucks running round the clock for three days.

In some cases, OSI only pumps and transports to the client’s storage facilities. For example, when Enbridge Energy needs to replace a valve or do other maintenance on their crude oil pipeline, OSI sends as many as 24 trucks to pump out the oil and haul it to Enbridge Energy tanks until the work is finished.

“We collect a substantial amount (of waste) from mining

operations generated in ore processing. They have crushing

equipment and grinding equipment that requires lubrication,

and the spent lubricant is what we manage for them.”

Pat Tracey

During the winter layup at the Soo Locks in Michigan, OSI workers clean a bunker fuel tank on the ship, the Roger Blough, prior to routine inspection.

An OSI crew cleans oil stains from a petroleum release on a tanker ship. Before working on the ship, the crew cleaned up an oil spill on the water.

Workers use a 10,000 psi NLB jetter to clean out a culvert after a spill at a crude oil facil-ity. A vacuum truck was used to contain residual product removed during the process.

(continued)


ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORTWith U.S. Department of Transportation-certified coded tanks, OSI can do

more than just move oil. “These are hazardous waste units so we can manage many different waste

streams,” Tracey says. “We can haul placarded hazardous material. Our trucks are moving product around and pumping whether it be a maintenance issue, compliance monitoring (pigging) or a spill.”

He notes that OSI does not own or run pigging instruments to clean and inspect gas and oil pipelines, but it is one of a handful of companies that offers services to pigging companies.

“We supply the environmental support,” Tracey says. “We decontaminate the pigs when they arrive in the receivers and assist in the launching of the pigs and management of the waste that’s generated.”

Pipeline inspections are required every five years so OSI is assured of regu-lar work. A couple of major clients have been Northern Natural Gas and Alli-ance Pipeline. “We boast a high insurance limit to work with these entities. Companies such as Excel Energy and Minnesota Power are comfortable work-ing with us,” Tracey says.

That trust is important whether OSI is assisting with repair – pumping and transporting an oil line when a valve needs replacing – or cleaning up a spill.

OSI workers attend three weeks of classes annually to maintain certifica-tion. Recently, Eveleth staff participated in an industry-led exercise partnering with the U.S. Coast Guard, and a shipping and railroad company in a mock drill in Two Harbors, Minn.

MINING AND PIPELINES

“We collect a substantial amount (of waste) from mining operations gener-ated in ore processing. They have crushing equipment and grinding equipment

that requires lubrication, and the spent lubricant is what we manage for them,” Tracey says.

OSI services extend to industries related to mining and pipelines – includ-ing railroad and shipping companies, which transport processed ore (taconite). They offer regular maintenance services to railroads collecting used oils and filters. And, when locomotives recently hit head-on in northern Minnesota, OSI was there to clean up and transport hazardous material.

During the offseason when ships are parked in Duluth’s harbor, OSI is there to clean the tanks, bilges and wastewater treatment systems. It’s steady and welcome work during winter when work slows, Tracey says. It’s too cold to do maintenance work such as cleaning tanks for the oil refining industry or at paper and pulp mills – another area that keeps OSI workers employed.

“With our diversity with all the sectors, we’ve weathered any storm,” Tracey says, noting that when one type of business slumps, another picks up. Though based in the Midwest, the company works in other parts of the U.S. OSI has cleaned up mine sites in New Mexico and handles waste from a Colo-rado molybdenum mine.

“A thing that is very unique to us is management of open gear lubricants, which are used primarily in mining iron ore, copper and coal and cement in-dustries,” Tracey explains. “Wherever they are running a kiln, they have a giant rotary gear. A lubricant is sprayed on, and the diluents evaporate. What drips in drums is a black tar that you can jump up and down on. It sets up hard. We

HelPing in THe BP DisasTer

The 2010 British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico provided an opportunity to many support services companies, but Pat Tracey, of OSI Environmental Inc., approached the disaster and cleanup work cautiously. He had heard stories of service companies taking financial losses after Katrina and didn’t want to expose OSI recklessly. He also wanted to make sure he could properly staff existing customers while taking on any Gulf work, but didn’t want to hire new employees and risk harming OSI’s reputation for quality work.

Several companies contacted OSI to subcontract in the Gulf region before the right one came along. A prime contractor for BP that had worked with OSI several times contacted Tracey. OSI is part of a federal list of approved Emergency Spill Response companies, and its variety of resources from vacuum units to containment booms met the contractor’s needs.

Tracey knew workers could handle the job because of their experience with containment booms and ship cleaning in Duluth and Milwaukee harbors. “It wasn’t anything new, just on a larger scale, in salt water and in a nicer climate,” Tracey says.

In May, OSI sent about a half dozen employees with equipment. They transported 5,000 feet of containment boom to wherever it was needed. Later, workers provided labor for decontaminating vessels from fishing boats to U.S. Coast Guard boats and cruise ships that had traveled through oil slicks.

“We were staged about a mile off shore on barges,” Tracey explains. “We would boom off the entire vessel, pressure wash the sides down, recover that product in the process, make the vessel clean and then release it into the port clean.”

OSI had up to 20 percent of its staff in the Gulf at one point. They returned to the Midwest just before Labor Day – without the containment boom, which deteriorated due to wave swell, sun and salt water. It was more cost efficient for the contractor to reimburse OSI (and other contractors) and shred the booms rather than clean and return them.

The work added another project to OSI’s list of achievements and was a good experience.

“Our approach paid off. It was a nice shot in the arm in a somewhat depressed economy,” Tracey says.

(continued)

During an oil storage tank cleaning opera-tion, OSI workers pause to monitor waste oil levels in a tanker from Presvac Systems.


ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORTWith U.S. Department of Transportation-certified coded tanks, OSI can do

more than just move oil. “These are hazardous waste units so we can manage many different waste

streams,” Tracey says. “We can haul placarded hazardous material. Our trucks are moving product around and pumping whether it be a maintenance issue, compliance monitoring (pigging) or a spill.”

He notes that OSI does not own or run pigging instruments to clean and inspect gas and oil pipelines, but it is one of a handful of companies that offers services to pigging companies.

“We supply the environmental support,” Tracey says. “We decontaminate the pigs when they arrive in the receivers and assist in the launching of the pigs and management of the waste that’s generated.”

Pipeline inspections are required every five years so OSI is assured of regu-lar work. A couple of major clients have been Northern Natural Gas and Alli-ance Pipeline. “We boast a high insurance limit to work with these entities. Companies such as Excel Energy and Minnesota Power are comfortable work-ing with us,” Tracey says.

That trust is important whether OSI is assisting with repair – pumping and transporting an oil line when a valve needs replacing – or cleaning up a spill.

OSI workers attend three weeks of classes annually to maintain certifica-tion. Recently, Eveleth staff participated in an industry-led exercise partnering with the U.S. Coast Guard, and a shipping and railroad company in a mock drill in Two Harbors, Minn.

MINING AND PIPELINES

“We collect a substantial amount (of waste) from mining operations gener-ated in ore processing. They have crushing equipment and grinding equipment

that requires lubrication, and the spent lubricant is what we manage for them,” Tracey says.

OSI services extend to industries related to mining and pipelines – includ-ing railroad and shipping companies, which transport processed ore (taconite). They offer regular maintenance services to railroads collecting used oils and filters. And, when locomotives recently hit head-on in northern Minnesota, OSI was there to clean up and transport hazardous material.

During the offseason when ships are parked in Duluth’s harbor, OSI is there to clean the tanks, bilges and wastewater treatment systems. It’s steady and welcome work during winter when work slows, Tracey says. It’s too cold to do maintenance work such as cleaning tanks for the oil refining industry or at paper and pulp mills – another area that keeps OSI workers employed.

“With our diversity with all the sectors, we’ve weathered any storm,” Tracey says, noting that when one type of business slumps, another picks up. Though based in the Midwest, the company works in other parts of the U.S. OSI has cleaned up mine sites in New Mexico and handles waste from a Colo-rado molybdenum mine.

“A thing that is very unique to us is management of open gear lubricants, which are used primarily in mining iron ore, copper and coal and cement in-dustries,” Tracey explains. “Wherever they are running a kiln, they have a giant rotary gear. A lubricant is sprayed on, and the diluents evaporate. What drips in drums is a black tar that you can jump up and down on. It sets up hard. We

HelPing in THe BP DisasTer

The 2010 British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico provided an opportunity to many support services companies, but Pat Tracey, of OSI Environmental Inc., approached the disaster and cleanup work cautiously. He had heard stories of service companies taking financial losses after Katrina and didn’t want to expose OSI recklessly. He also wanted to make sure he could properly staff existing customers while taking on any Gulf work, but didn’t want to hire new employees and risk harming OSI’s reputation for quality work.

Several companies contacted OSI to subcontract in the Gulf region before the right one came along. A prime contractor for BP that had worked with OSI several times contacted Tracey. OSI is part of a federal list of approved Emergency Spill Response companies, and its variety of resources from vacuum units to containment booms met the contractor’s needs.

Tracey knew workers could handle the job because of their experience with containment booms and ship cleaning in Duluth and Milwaukee harbors. “It wasn’t anything new, just on a larger scale, in salt water and in a nicer climate,” Tracey says.

In May, OSI sent about a half dozen employees with equipment. They transported 5,000 feet of containment boom to wherever it was needed. Later, workers provided labor for decontaminating vessels from fishing boats to U.S. Coast Guard boats and cruise ships that had traveled through oil slicks.

“We were staged about a mile off shore on barges,” Tracey explains. “We would boom off the entire vessel, pressure wash the sides down, recover that product in the process, make the vessel clean and then release it into the port clean.”

OSI had up to 20 percent of its staff in the Gulf at one point. They returned to the Midwest just before Labor Day – without the containment boom, which deteriorated due to wave swell, sun and salt water. It was more cost efficient for the contractor to reimburse OSI (and other contractors) and shred the booms rather than clean and return them.

The work added another project to OSI’s list of achievements and was a good experience.

“Our approach paid off. It was a nice shot in the arm in a somewhat depressed economy,” Tracey says.

(continued)

During an oil storage tank cleaning opera-tion, OSI workers pause to monitor waste oil levels in a tanker from Presvac Systems.


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collect it in drums and recycle that into a liquid fuel. That has been a niche that has brought us to the Southwest Mines.”

EQUIPPED FOR THE JOB

“With our workers, we emphasize that we are an environmental company so we need to be on top of equipment and prevent spills. We don’t want to be the source of an environmental problem,” Tracey says. “We strive to be a clean company and have good, up-to-date equipment.”

OSI purchases Peterbilt semi tractors and cab and chassis units outfitted with vacuum tanks and trailers from Presvac Systems, Cusco and Acro Trailer Co., with most pumps from Wittig (Gardner Denver). The company’s fleet of 55 commercial vehicles equipped with carbon steel and aluminum tanks range in size from 3,000 to 6,000 gallons. This enables OSI to haul most materials, along with stainless steel vacuum tankers in its fleet for hazardous and acidic materials.

Peterbilt units equipped with van bodies and lift gates from a variety of companies are used for containerized waste and recyclable materials collection.

OSI offers roll-off services with Wastequip sealed containers that can hold liq-uids and soupy soils as well as wood chips, floor dry and absorbent pads. For emergency spill response, the company has a host of absorbing products in inventory and ACME containment booms.

For off-road support, OSI has a small fleet of Case skid-steers and backhoes to assist with containment and recovery.

Tracey notes, that because OSI has purchased several small companies that came with equipment, they use a variety of pressure washer and jetter models, including Hotsy and NLB, for industrial tank and ship cleaning, and the company recently added SystemOne and Ace Recyclers to their aqueous and solvent-based parts cleaners line to provide one more service to customers.

STAYING CERTIFIED, CONNECTED

Along with an up-to-date fleet, OSI works hard to keep staff certified for the many areas they service. That can be challenging, Tracey admits, since each entity in

government and business has re-quirements for mul-tiple fingerprinting, background checks and drug testing. Though frustrat-ing to keep up with the paperwork – and astronomi-cal cost – the certifications and membership in ISNetworld, which pro-vides a grading system and connects customers with quality contractors, make OSI appealing to Fortune 100 clients such as Northern Natural Gas, Enbridge Energy, Inc., as well as Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.

“I try to expand on our relationships,” Tracey says. “If we work with U.S. Steel here (in Eveleth), we can also work with them in Gary, Ind. By virtue

of working with some of these large companies locally, we’ve expanded from the Duluth/Superior area to many other of their operations in the Midwest. When we have a blanket contract with these companies, it’s somewhat all-encompassing, so we are

qualified to work with these companies wherever, if the need arises.”

With the boom in the Bakken Oil Fields, Tracey recognizes opportunities for growth in North Dakota. OSI recently started selling used oil burner fuel there, which is being used to heat water for an oil field process. As they make connections, OSI may find reputable companies to purchase in the area, which would enable growth that fits well in the coverage area. In the past, OSI has grown, in large part, by acquiring smaller used oil companies and an industrial parts washer company that expanded and enhanced its services.

“Geographically and with our type of services, we are ripe for expanding there,” Tracey says. gOMC

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ACME Environmental918/836-7184www.acmeboom.com

Acro Trailer Co.800/589-5245 www.acrotrailer.com

Gardner Denver800/682-9868www.gardnerdenver.com

Hotsy Cleaning Systems800/525-1976www.hotsy.com

ISNetworld800/976-1303www.isnetworld.com

NLB Corp.800/441-5059www.nlbcorp.com

Peterbilt of Fargo800/342-4949www.peterbiltoffargo.com

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SystemOne Technologies800/711-1414www.systemonetechnologies.com

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more info

“If we work with U.S. Steel here (in Eveleth), we can also work with them

in Gary, Ind. By virtue of working with some of these large companies

locally, we’ve expanded from the Duluth/Superior area to many other

of their operations in the Midwest.”

Pat Tracey

OSI Participated in an emergency response exercise in the Port of Duluth, where it brought in a Peterbilt tractor pulling a 5,500-gallon vacuum trailer from Presvac Systems, a box truck with containment boom and other supplies.

Two OSI workers respond to a crude oil line rupture to clean up a contaminated wetland.



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collect it in drums and recycle that into a liquid fuel. That has been a niche that has brought us to the Southwest Mines.”

EQUIPPED FOR THE JOB

“With our workers, we emphasize that we are an environmental company so we need to be on top of equipment and prevent spills. We don’t want to be the source of an environmental problem,” Tracey says. “We strive to be a clean company and have good, up-to-date equipment.”

OSI purchases Peterbilt semi tractors and cab and chassis units outfitted with vacuum tanks and trailers from Presvac Systems, Cusco and Acro Trailer Co., with most pumps from Wittig (Gardner Denver). The company’s fleet of 55 commercial vehicles equipped with carbon steel and aluminum tanks range in size from 3,000 to 6,000 gallons. This enables OSI to haul most materials, along with stainless steel vacuum tankers in its fleet for hazardous and acidic materials.

Peterbilt units equipped with van bodies and lift gates from a variety of companies are used for containerized waste and recyclable materials collection.

OSI offers roll-off services with Wastequip sealed containers that can hold liq-uids and soupy soils as well as wood chips, floor dry and absorbent pads. For emergency spill response, the company has a host of absorbing products in inventory and ACME containment booms.

For off-road support, OSI has a small fleet of Case skid-steers and backhoes to assist with containment and recovery.

Tracey notes, that because OSI has purchased several small companies that came with equipment, they use a variety of pressure washer and jetter models, including Hotsy and NLB, for industrial tank and ship cleaning, and the company recently added SystemOne and Ace Recyclers to their aqueous and solvent-based parts cleaners line to provide one more service to customers.

STAYING CERTIFIED, CONNECTED

Along with an up-to-date fleet, OSI works hard to keep staff certified for the many areas they service. That can be challenging, Tracey admits, since each entity in

government and business has re-quirements for mul-tiple fingerprinting, background checks and drug testing. Though frustrat-ing to keep up with the paperwork – and astronomi-cal cost – the certifications and membership in ISNetworld, which pro-vides a grading system and connects customers with quality contractors, make OSI appealing to Fortune 100 clients such as Northern Natural Gas, Enbridge Energy, Inc., as well as Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.

“I try to expand on our relationships,” Tracey says. “If we work with U.S. Steel here (in Eveleth), we can also work with them in Gary, Ind. By virtue

of working with some of these large companies locally, we’ve expanded from the Duluth/Superior area to many other of their operations in the Midwest. When we have a blanket contract with these companies, it’s somewhat all-encompassing, so we are

qualified to work with these companies wherever, if the need arises.”

With the boom in the Bakken Oil Fields, Tracey recognizes opportunities for growth in North Dakota. OSI recently started selling used oil burner fuel there, which is being used to heat water for an oil field process. As they make connections, OSI may find reputable companies to purchase in the area, which would enable growth that fits well in the coverage area. In the past, OSI has grown, in large part, by acquiring smaller used oil companies and an industrial parts washer company that expanded and enhanced its services.

“Geographically and with our type of services, we are ripe for expanding there,” Tracey says. gOMC

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ACME Environmental918/836-7184www.acmeboom.com

Acro Trailer Co.800/589-5245 www.acrotrailer.com

Gardner Denver800/682-9868www.gardnerdenver.com

Hotsy Cleaning Systems800/525-1976www.hotsy.com

ISNetworld800/976-1303www.isnetworld.com

NLB Corp.800/441-5059www.nlbcorp.com

Peterbilt of Fargo800/342-4949www.peterbiltoffargo.com

Presvac Systems, Ltd.800/387-7763www.presvac.com

SystemOne Technologies800/711-1414www.systemonetechnologies.com

Wastequip877/468-9278www.wastequip.com

more info

“If we work with U.S. Steel here (in Eveleth), we can also work with them

in Gary, Ind. By virtue of working with some of these large companies

locally, we’ve expanded from the Duluth/Superior area to many other

of their operations in the Midwest.”

Pat Tracey

OSI Participated in an emergency response exercise in the Port of Duluth, where it brought in a Peterbilt tractor pulling a 5,500-gallon vacuum trailer from Presvac Systems, a box truck with containment boom and other supplies.

Two OSI workers respond to a crude oil line rupture to clean up a contaminated wetland.


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or years, officials at Advanced Waste Services Inc. envisioned a vacuum truck that would be small enough to maneuver in tight spaces and allow one-man operation, but big enough to carry a 5,000-gallon tank and still

meet federal bridge and road weight restrictions.The solution? The company built its own truck, the VacSimizer, a semi-

tractor and trailer-tank combo used to pump out high-volume frac tanks and other industrial-cleaning jobs.

SLIDING SUB-FRAMEThe VacSimizer’s key feature is a sliding sub-frame that tucks the tri-axle

trailer’s six wheels under the tank when it’s empty, shortening the wheelbase dramatically and providing a tighter turning radius. When the tank is full, the driver extends the tires past the rear of the truck, which distributes the weight evenly enough to meet federal bridge laws while driving to a disposal facility, says Harry Ledsome, a project manager for the West Allis, Wis.-based company.

“You can put this truck anywhere it needs to go – it turns that sharp-ly,” says Ledsome, who works at the company’s facility in New Castle, Pa.,

where workers have been field-testing a VacSimizer prototype. “We use it a lot at frac sites because there’s more volume there – anywhere from 10,000- to 21,000-gallon tanks, and sometimes they’re hooked together – and the truck does a nice job. We’ve been to places where they’ve hooked together nine 10,000-gallon tanks.”

“When it’s shrunk up like that, it’s only six feet longer than a regular ‘sucker’ truck, which is pretty good, considering how much more it can hold,” says driver Ed Fredericks. “In the six months we’ve been using it, there hasn’t been a place I couldn’t get into. Anywhere you can get a straight truck in, you can get this one in.”

Money Machines

The Long and ShorT of ITThe VacSimizer tractor-trailer combo solves a weight distribution

problem with heavy loads for Advanced Waste Services

By Ken Wysocky

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Advanced Waste Services Inc., West Allis, Wis.MACHINE: VacSimizer semi-trailer and tractor, made by Advanced Waste Services

PRIMARyFEAtURES: Sliding sub-frame that extends or retracts rear wheels to comply with bridge laws; 5,000-gallon tank; 4,300-cfm blower; one-man operation

WEBSItE: www.advancedwasteservices.com

When the VacSimizer tank is full, the driver extends the tires past the rear of the truck, distrubuting the weight evenly. (Photos courtesy of Advanced Waste Services)

Before, the company often was forced to send two smaller, 3,200-gallon vacuum trucks to service customers with cramped on-site conditions – such as natural gas drilling operations – which increased costs and reduced productivity.

“The VacSimizer can do the work of two smaller trucks,” Ledsome says. “Its lightweight design allows one-man operation, which reduces our man-hour cost per job and provides a better value for our cli-ents. It reduces transportation costs by 50 percent.”

HOSE tO SPARE“We estimate it saves us about $120 an hour per

job,” he adds. “Over the course of a year, we’re talk-ing about pretty significant savings.”

A Roots blower, made by Dresser Inc., supplies the power, generating vacuum of up to 4,300 cfm. The truck is adaptable, too, with the capability to handle from 2- to 6-inch hoses. “A lot of trucks have trouble pulling on a 2-inch line, but this one breezes right through it with no problem,” says Fredericks.

The trailer’s 25-foot hose trays, which can carry 200 feet of hose, also reduce manpower and trans-portation costs because there’s no need to bring along a pickup truck to carry extra hose, he points out. “With our other trucks, we carry hose on a pick-up truck, because the ‘sucker’ truck carries either no hose or only 100 feet of hose,” Fredericks says.

The tank can tilt up to 76 degrees, which makes off-loading faster and easier, not to mention reduces labor costs by eliminating the need for two additional workers to dig out debris.

SILENCE IS GOLDENThe VacSimizer’s design achieves further weight

reductions by using six tires instead of 12. The tires are wider, low-profile super singles, which are less

expensive to replace than regular tires. With fewer tires and rims, the vehicle’s gross weight when empty is 38,000 pounds, which is lighter than a regular tanker, Fredericks says.

In addition, a large silencer muffler behind the tractor minimizes blower noise, which addresses a subject of increasing concern among customers, espe-cially for cleaning jobs inside buildings.

The long and short of it: Customers often specifically request the truck for their jobs because it saves them money, Fredericks says. GOMC

“Its lightweight design allows one-man

operation, which reduces our man-hour

cost per job and provides a better

value for our clients.”

Harry Ledsome

The VacSimizer unit shown with wheels tucked under the tank for maneuverability on the job site.


or years, officials at Advanced Waste Services Inc. envisioned a vacuum truck that would be small enough to maneuver in tight spaces and allow one-man operation, but big enough to carry a 5,000-gallon tank and still

meet federal bridge and road weight restrictions.The solution? The company built its own truck, the VacSimizer, a semi-

tractor and trailer-tank combo used to pump out high-volume frac tanks and other industrial-cleaning jobs.

SLIDING SUB-FRAMEThe VacSimizer’s key feature is a sliding sub-frame that tucks the tri-axle

trailer’s six wheels under the tank when it’s empty, shortening the wheelbase dramatically and providing a tighter turning radius. When the tank is full, the driver extends the tires past the rear of the truck, which distributes the weight evenly enough to meet federal bridge laws while driving to a disposal facility, says Harry Ledsome, a project manager for the West Allis, Wis.-based company.

“You can put this truck anywhere it needs to go – it turns that sharp-ly,” says Ledsome, who works at the company’s facility in New Castle, Pa.,

where workers have been field-testing a VacSimizer prototype. “We use it a lot at frac sites because there’s more volume there – anywhere from 10,000- to 21,000-gallon tanks, and sometimes they’re hooked together – and the truck does a nice job. We’ve been to places where they’ve hooked together nine 10,000-gallon tanks.”

“When it’s shrunk up like that, it’s only six feet longer than a regular ‘sucker’ truck, which is pretty good, considering how much more it can hold,” says driver Ed Fredericks. “In the six months we’ve been using it, there hasn’t been a place I couldn’t get into. Anywhere you can get a straight truck in, you can get this one in.”

Money Machines

The Long and ShorT of ITThe VacSimizer tractor-trailer combo solves a weight distribution

problem with heavy loads for Advanced Waste Services

By Ken Wysocky

f

Advanced Waste Services Inc., West Allis, Wis.MACHINE: VacSimizer semi-trailer and tractor, made by Advanced Waste Services

PRIMARyFEAtURES: Sliding sub-frame that extends or retracts rear wheels to comply with bridge laws; 5,000-gallon tank; 4,300-cfm blower; one-man operation

WEBSItE: www.advancedwasteservices.com

When the VacSimizer tank is full, the driver extends the tires past the rear of the truck, distrubuting the weight evenly. (Photos courtesy of Advanced Waste Services)

Before, the company often was forced to send two smaller, 3,200-gallon vacuum trucks to service customers with cramped on-site conditions – such as natural gas drilling operations – which increased costs and reduced productivity.

“The VacSimizer can do the work of two smaller trucks,” Ledsome says. “Its lightweight design allows one-man operation, which reduces our man-hour cost per job and provides a better value for our cli-ents. It reduces transportation costs by 50 percent.”

HOSE tO SPARE“We estimate it saves us about $120 an hour per

job,” he adds. “Over the course of a year, we’re talk-ing about pretty significant savings.”

A Roots blower, made by Dresser Inc., supplies the power, generating vacuum of up to 4,300 cfm. The truck is adaptable, too, with the capability to handle from 2- to 6-inch hoses. “A lot of trucks have trouble pulling on a 2-inch line, but this one breezes right through it with no problem,” says Fredericks.

The trailer’s 25-foot hose trays, which can carry 200 feet of hose, also reduce manpower and trans-portation costs because there’s no need to bring along a pickup truck to carry extra hose, he points out. “With our other trucks, we carry hose on a pick-up truck, because the ‘sucker’ truck carries either no hose or only 100 feet of hose,” Fredericks says.

The tank can tilt up to 76 degrees, which makes off-loading faster and easier, not to mention reduces labor costs by eliminating the need for two additional workers to dig out debris.

SILENCE IS GOLDENThe VacSimizer’s design achieves further weight

reductions by using six tires instead of 12. The tires are wider, low-profile super singles, which are less

expensive to replace than regular tires. With fewer tires and rims, the vehicle’s gross weight when empty is 38,000 pounds, which is lighter than a regular tanker, Fredericks says.

In addition, a large silencer muffler behind the tractor minimizes blower noise, which addresses a subject of increasing concern among customers, espe-cially for cleaning jobs inside buildings.

The long and short of it: Customers often specifically request the truck for their jobs because it saves them money, Fredericks says. GOMC

“Its lightweight design allows one-man

operation, which reduces our man-hour

cost per job and provides a better

value for our clients.”

Harry Ledsome

The VacSimizer unit shown with wheels tucked under the tank for maneuverability on the job site.

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GOMC Interview

A lot of attention is paid these days to the knowledge economy. The word is that employees’ grasp of academic knowledge, research and technology will propel the country’s productivity for the future. But blue-collar industries, and not academia, are going to transform the economy of the United States, says Joe Lamacchia, author of the book “Blue Collar and Proud of It.”

By 2018, there will be 3 million more job openings requiring a post-high school associate’s degree than there will be skilled workers to fi ll them, George-town University reported recently.

Lamacchia started a website in 2003 to muse about the blue-collar em-ployee recruitment issue. He couldn’t fi nd enough workers who knew how to set cement or drive trucks for his 30-year-old landscaping business in the town of Newton, Mass., near Boston. The thoughts he shared electronically led to national interviews and speaking requests.

By 2006 and 2007, when demand for interviews had continued, Lamac-chia realized that he had struck a nerve. He wrote the book describing his per-sonal story and advocating the funneling of more high school students toward working with their hands instead of four-year colleges (“it’s a feel-good book,” he says). He remains a visible spokesman for blue-collar workers.

GOMC asked Lamacchia to share some ideas on attracting and retaining workers for the gas, oil and mining support services industry:

GOMC: How do you change a perception that physically demanding GOM support services and other blue-collar jobs are to be avoided?

Lamacchia: I like that there are shows like “Dirty Jobs,” “L.A. Hardhats,” “World’s Biggest Fixers.” We need to show people that things are built. Things are grown, too, by farmers. People need to see it.

Parents need to understand that some of us don’t learn from the black-board to the paper. Some of us need to pound it, to solder it, to bend it, to touch it, to smell it, in our work. This is necessary work. Some of it is dangerous work. But our grandfather’s factory fl oor doesn’t exist anymore. Workplaces are clean, and automated. You can’t leave high school and start a job at the factory anymore. You need seasoning. You need training. You need math and science even if you are in welding.

GOMC: How do you fi nd good workers?Lamacchia: Run very specifi c ads and say that you’re going to be doing

drug and alcohol testing. I don’t really do it, but it weeds out some people so that you don’t have to. A good worker is somebody who shows up every day and who is willing to take the bull by the horns and get done whatever needs to get done. I have 12 guys and I consider four of them the pillars of my company. When you fi nd good workers, don’t lose them. A lot of good workers fall through your

Joe Lamacchia, author of “Blue Collar and Proud of It,” shares insights into attracting and retaining good workers By Sally Garbo Wedde

GROWING THE

Reach Joe Lamacchia through his website, www.bluecollarandproudo� t.com.

MORE BLUE-COLLAR JOBS

The number of blue-collar jobs is expected to grow by

10.2 million in the 10 years ending in 2018. Of that total,

6.8 million are replacement jobs due to retirements,

according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

LABOR POOLfingertips if you get chintzy; pay them well. I like to do a first interview on the phone and then bring them in if I like how they came across so far.

Tell them this is steady work. This is complete employment; there are plenty of hours if you want to work. And if you have to, tell them they can try it and think about it. You get more bees with honey. I trust my guys to get the work done. I believe in them. They know that.

GOMC: How should employers persuade GOM support services and other blue-collar employees to stay in their jobs?

Lamacchia: Pay a little more than the average and treat them well. Money’s a funny thing. They’ll stay if you pay a little more. I treat (employees) right. I take everybody whale watching every other year. I let them use a truck if they need to move furniture. I write letters to get them mortgages or to get them apartments.

GOMC: Do you think society is moving toward encouraging blue-collar jobs?

Lamacchia: It is starting to turn. All these kids bought into the idea that they had to go to college to get a good job. It’s not true. Treating kids like pieces of clay by saying that they all have to go to college is just not working. The numbers are amazing: One-third of them drop out the first year, and half can’t find a job after four years of college. We not only have a housing bubble in this country. We have an education bubble.

Vocational schools are a big need. Don’t call them alternative schools: This is my first choice.

GOMC: Two generations ago, parents steered their children to white-collar jobs; why is the trend reversing?

Lamacchia: It might have been the dream. The next wave was to work in the cubicle, with the hard candies and the pictures of the kids. But that dream is not for everybody. I have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Not all of us in blue-collar occupations do, but many of us have different ways of knowing something. We have different filters in our heads.

On the weekends in high school, I worked as a bricklayer on a team. I would mix cement, carry bricks, and we would all drink coffee together. I was in the zone. Why wouldn’t I want to keep doing that? After high school, I put some tools in a van and started a business. Then I got a Toyota and a trailer. Eventually my dad bought me a truck. I was 21. I’ve been doing this for 30 years.

GOMC: Are any other factors driving the need for workers who are not desk-bound?

Lamacchia: These are valuable jobs. Everything’s pointing to their be-coming even more valuable. Baby boomers are starting to retire. There is a lot of money in the stimulus plan to create America. The United States is growing. We are going to have more than 400 million people by 2045. I was driving in my truck a while ago and I heard the U.S. Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, say that America is one big pothole. We built this country after World War II. It needs to be rebuilt.

Who’s going to do this work? It will be the plumber who installs the low-flush toilets, the electrician who puts in the solar panels. You’re not going to send your roof, your car, your cabinets, or your landscaping to India.

GOMC: What are you doing in your blue-collar business to stay suc-cessful, in addition to your efforts to keep employees?

Lamacchia: Our business is down about 40 percent from 2007 and 2008. I had to cut wages and sell trucks. Last year, we went down to eight employees from 18. Right now, we have 12 guys and 20 pieces of equipment.It’s been slow, but I think that the fear factor is starting to change. For a long time, people were afraid to put in a walkway or a driveway. It’s starting to change. GOMC


A

GOMC Interview

A lot of attention is paid these days to the knowledge economy. The word is that employees’ grasp of academic knowledge, research and technology will propel the country’s productivity for the future. But blue-collar industries, and not academia, are going to transform the economy of the United States, says Joe Lamacchia, author of the book “Blue Collar and Proud of It.”

By 2018, there will be 3 million more job openings requiring a post-high school associate’s degree than there will be skilled workers to fi ll them, George-town University reported recently.

Lamacchia started a website in 2003 to muse about the blue-collar em-ployee recruitment issue. He couldn’t fi nd enough workers who knew how to set cement or drive trucks for his 30-year-old landscaping business in the town of Newton, Mass., near Boston. The thoughts he shared electronically led to national interviews and speaking requests.

By 2006 and 2007, when demand for interviews had continued, Lamac-chia realized that he had struck a nerve. He wrote the book describing his per-sonal story and advocating the funneling of more high school students toward working with their hands instead of four-year colleges (“it’s a feel-good book,” he says). He remains a visible spokesman for blue-collar workers.

GOMC asked Lamacchia to share some ideas on attracting and retaining workers for the gas, oil and mining support services industry:

GOMC: How do you change a perception that physically demanding GOM support services and other blue-collar jobs are to be avoided?

Lamacchia: I like that there are shows like “Dirty Jobs,” “L.A. Hardhats,” “World’s Biggest Fixers.” We need to show people that things are built. Things are grown, too, by farmers. People need to see it.

Parents need to understand that some of us don’t learn from the black-board to the paper. Some of us need to pound it, to solder it, to bend it, to touch it, to smell it, in our work. This is necessary work. Some of it is dangerous work. But our grandfather’s factory fl oor doesn’t exist anymore. Workplaces are clean, and automated. You can’t leave high school and start a job at the factory anymore. You need seasoning. You need training. You need math and science even if you are in welding.

GOMC: How do you fi nd good workers?Lamacchia: Run very specifi c ads and say that you’re going to be doing

drug and alcohol testing. I don’t really do it, but it weeds out some people so that you don’t have to. A good worker is somebody who shows up every day and who is willing to take the bull by the horns and get done whatever needs to get done. I have 12 guys and I consider four of them the pillars of my company. When you fi nd good workers, don’t lose them. A lot of good workers fall through your

Joe Lamacchia, author of “Blue Collar and Proud of It,” shares insights into attracting and retaining good workers By Sally Garbo Wedde

GROWING THE

Reach Joe Lamacchia through his website, www.bluecollarandproudo� t.com.

MORE BLUE-COLLAR JOBS

The number of blue-collar jobs is expected to grow by

10.2 million in the 10 years ending in 2018. Of that total,

6.8 million are replacement jobs due to retirements,

according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

LABOR POOLfingertips if you get chintzy; pay them well. I like to do a first interview on the phone and then bring them in if I like how they came across so far.

Tell them this is steady work. This is complete employment; there are plenty of hours if you want to work. And if you have to, tell them they can try it and think about it. You get more bees with honey. I trust my guys to get the work done. I believe in them. They know that.

GOMC: How should employers persuade GOM support services and other blue-collar employees to stay in their jobs?

Lamacchia: Pay a little more than the average and treat them well. Money’s a funny thing. They’ll stay if you pay a little more. I treat (employees) right. I take everybody whale watching every other year. I let them use a truck if they need to move furniture. I write letters to get them mortgages or to get them apartments.

GOMC: Do you think society is moving toward encouraging blue-collar jobs?

Lamacchia: It is starting to turn. All these kids bought into the idea that they had to go to college to get a good job. It’s not true. Treating kids like pieces of clay by saying that they all have to go to college is just not working. The numbers are amazing: One-third of them drop out the first year, and half can’t find a job after four years of college. We not only have a housing bubble in this country. We have an education bubble.

Vocational schools are a big need. Don’t call them alternative schools: This is my first choice.

GOMC: Two generations ago, parents steered their children to white-collar jobs; why is the trend reversing?

Lamacchia: It might have been the dream. The next wave was to work in the cubicle, with the hard candies and the pictures of the kids. But that dream is not for everybody. I have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Not all of us in blue-collar occupations do, but many of us have different ways of knowing something. We have different filters in our heads.

On the weekends in high school, I worked as a bricklayer on a team. I would mix cement, carry bricks, and we would all drink coffee together. I was in the zone. Why wouldn’t I want to keep doing that? After high school, I put some tools in a van and started a business. Then I got a Toyota and a trailer. Eventually my dad bought me a truck. I was 21. I’ve been doing this for 30 years.

GOMC: Are any other factors driving the need for workers who are not desk-bound?

Lamacchia: These are valuable jobs. Everything’s pointing to their be-coming even more valuable. Baby boomers are starting to retire. There is a lot of money in the stimulus plan to create America. The United States is growing. We are going to have more than 400 million people by 2045. I was driving in my truck a while ago and I heard the U.S. Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, say that America is one big pothole. We built this country after World War II. It needs to be rebuilt.

Who’s going to do this work? It will be the plumber who installs the low-flush toilets, the electrician who puts in the solar panels. You’re not going to send your roof, your car, your cabinets, or your landscaping to India.

GOMC: What are you doing in your blue-collar business to stay suc-cessful, in addition to your efforts to keep employees?

Lamacchia: Our business is down about 40 percent from 2007 and 2008. I had to cut wages and sell trucks. Last year, we went down to eight employees from 18. Right now, we have 12 guys and 20 pieces of equipment.It’s been slow, but I think that the fear factor is starting to change. For a long time, people were afraid to put in a walkway or a driveway. It’s starting to change. GOMC


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early all safety professionals in a survey released in 2010 said work-ers in their organizations had at

some point failed to wear the necessary safety equipment while on the job.

Ninety-eight percent of respondents who attended the American Society of Safety Engineers conference in Baltimore answered “yes” when asked if they had observed workers not wearing safety equipment when they should have been, according to the survey, conducted by Kimberly-Clark Professional.

Thirty percent of respondents said this had happened on numerous occasions. Therefore, it’s not surprising that all survey respondents said worker compliance with personal protective equipment, or PPE, protocols was the top workplace safety issue.

WHAT ABOUT YOU?Survey results like this should give

pause to any business owner whose people work in the field on jobs that may require hand, face, eye, head, foot, hearing or other personal protection.

Have you looked around your job sites to see whether your people are wearing PPE consistently, and whether your supervisors are enforcing the PPE policies you have? If

not, perhaps the time is right. After all, the use of PPE is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to prevent on-the-job injuries.

Or, to put it another way, wouldn’t it be tragic to say one of your people could have been spared a brain injury, loss of vision, or some other calamity, if only he or she had used the PPE your company supplied and required?

The survey findings just mentioned are in keeping with results from surveys of safety professionals conducted by Kimberly-Clark Professional at the National Safety Council Congress. Those surveys also found high levels of noncompliance with PPE protocols – 89

percent in 2008, 87 percent in 2007 and 85 percent in 2006.

DISTURBING TREND

“Increasingly high noncompliance with PPE protocols is an alarming trend and a serious threat to worker health and safe-ty,” said Gina Tsiropoulos, manufacturing segment marketing manager for Kimberly-Clark Professional.

“Whether this is a result of econom-ic conditions, a flawed approach to safety programs, younger workers who are more inclined to take greater risks, or some other reason, it’s essential that workers wear PPE when it is required. PPE protects workers against injury, but it will not work if workers fail to use it and use it properly.”

Three-quarters of survey respondents chose workplace accidents and injuries in response to the question: “What is most likely to keep you up at night?” Potential liability exposure because of noncompliance with PPE protocols was second, at 13 percent, while fear of a global pandemic and

its impact on the workforce was a distant third at 8 percent.

EYES HAVE IT When it comes to PPE compliance,

eye protection was found to be the “most challenging” category, according to 42 per-cent of respondents. OSHA statistics show that nearly three out of five workers who suffered eye injuries were found not to be wearing eye protection at the time of the ac-cident or were wearing the wrong kind of eye protection for the job.

About 2,000 U.S. workers each day have job-related eye injuries that re-quire medical treatment, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. And thousands are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented, according to OSHA.

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Safety First

But Do they Wear It?A survey finds employees often neglect personal protective equipment they need for their safety

By Ted J. Rulseh

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“Increasingly high noncompliance with PPE protocols is an alarming trend and a serious threat to worker health and safety.”Gina Tsiropoulos

The next highest category for noncompliance was hearing protection, followed by gloves and head protection. While the reasons reported for PPE noncompliance were varied, the biggest complaint was that the equipment is “uncomfortable,” followed by “too hot,” “not available near the work task,” “poor fit,” and “unattractive looking.”

When asked what they had done or intended to do to improve compliance, safety professionals’ top choice was to improve existing education and training programs. Other measures included increased monitoring of employees, purchasing more comfortable or stylish PPE, tying compliance to individual performance evaluations, and developing incentive programs to encourage compliance.

PPE OF THE FUTURE?When safety professionals were asked

about their visions for the future of PPE, fit, comfort and style took precedence. Forty-two percent said they would like PPE that automatically adjusts to fit different bod-ies. Next was PPE with customizable style and design options, so that workers could select PPE based on their own tastes and safety requirements (32 percent). This was followed by PPE designed with integrated climate-control features, providing cooling or warmth as needed (15 percent).

When asked if customizable or indi-vidualized style and design options would

help increase PPE compliance, 87 percent of respondents said that it would.

Service contractors, of course, live in the here and now. The challenge for your business is to get workers to use the PPE they have properly and consistently.

Some effort invested toward more compli-ance may help prevent an injury today, or tomorrow – so that you and your people are not in the position of having to say, “if only…” GOMC

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early all safety professionals in a survey released in 2010 said work-ers in their organizations had at

some point failed to wear the necessary safety equipment while on the job.

Ninety-eight percent of respondents who attended the American Society of Safety Engineers conference in Baltimore answered “yes” when asked if they had observed workers not wearing safety equipment when they should have been, according to the survey, conducted by Kimberly-Clark Professional.

Thirty percent of respondents said this had happened on numerous occasions. Therefore, it’s not surprising that all survey respondents said worker compliance with personal protective equipment, or PPE, protocols was the top workplace safety issue.

WHAT ABOUT YOU?Survey results like this should give

pause to any business owner whose people work in the field on jobs that may require hand, face, eye, head, foot, hearing or other personal protection.

Have you looked around your job sites to see whether your people are wearing PPE consistently, and whether your supervisors are enforcing the PPE policies you have? If

not, perhaps the time is right. After all, the use of PPE is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to prevent on-the-job injuries.

Or, to put it another way, wouldn’t it be tragic to say one of your people could have been spared a brain injury, loss of vision, or some other calamity, if only he or she had used the PPE your company supplied and required?

The survey findings just mentioned are in keeping with results from surveys of safety professionals conducted by Kimberly-Clark Professional at the National Safety Council Congress. Those surveys also found high levels of noncompliance with PPE protocols – 89

percent in 2008, 87 percent in 2007 and 85 percent in 2006.

DISTURBING TREND

“Increasingly high noncompliance with PPE protocols is an alarming trend and a serious threat to worker health and safe-ty,” said Gina Tsiropoulos, manufacturing segment marketing manager for Kimberly-Clark Professional.

“Whether this is a result of econom-ic conditions, a flawed approach to safety programs, younger workers who are more inclined to take greater risks, or some other reason, it’s essential that workers wear PPE when it is required. PPE protects workers against injury, but it will not work if workers fail to use it and use it properly.”

Three-quarters of survey respondents chose workplace accidents and injuries in response to the question: “What is most likely to keep you up at night?” Potential liability exposure because of noncompliance with PPE protocols was second, at 13 percent, while fear of a global pandemic and

its impact on the workforce was a distant third at 8 percent.

EYES HAVE IT When it comes to PPE compliance,

eye protection was found to be the “most challenging” category, according to 42 per-cent of respondents. OSHA statistics show that nearly three out of five workers who suffered eye injuries were found not to be wearing eye protection at the time of the ac-cident or were wearing the wrong kind of eye protection for the job.

About 2,000 U.S. workers each day have job-related eye injuries that re-quire medical treatment, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. And thousands are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented, according to OSHA.

Ted J. Rulseh

Safety First

But Do they Wear It?A survey finds employees often neglect personal protective equipment they need for their safety

By Ted J. Rulseh

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“Increasingly high noncompliance with PPE protocols is an alarming trend and a serious threat to worker health and safety.”Gina Tsiropoulos

The next highest category for noncompliance was hearing protection, followed by gloves and head protection. While the reasons reported for PPE noncompliance were varied, the biggest complaint was that the equipment is “uncomfortable,” followed by “too hot,” “not available near the work task,” “poor fit,” and “unattractive looking.”

When asked what they had done or intended to do to improve compliance, safety professionals’ top choice was to improve existing education and training programs. Other measures included increased monitoring of employees, purchasing more comfortable or stylish PPE, tying compliance to individual performance evaluations, and developing incentive programs to encourage compliance.

PPE OF THE FUTURE?When safety professionals were asked

about their visions for the future of PPE, fit, comfort and style took precedence. Forty-two percent said they would like PPE that automatically adjusts to fit different bod-ies. Next was PPE with customizable style and design options, so that workers could select PPE based on their own tastes and safety requirements (32 percent). This was followed by PPE designed with integrated climate-control features, providing cooling or warmth as needed (15 percent).

When asked if customizable or indi-vidualized style and design options would

help increase PPE compliance, 87 percent of respondents said that it would.

Service contractors, of course, live in the here and now. The challenge for your business is to get workers to use the PPE they have properly and consistently.

Some effort invested toward more compli-ance may help prevent an injury today, or tomorrow – so that you and your people are not in the position of having to say, “if only…” GOMC

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Tech Perspectives

When purchasing any machine, you Will be facedwith an array of products that vary widely in quality and price. Take car shop-ping. obviously, a mercedes-benz costs much more than a daewoo, but it’s understood that the high quality of engineering and components account for the higher price.

however, when shopping for a pressure washer, it suddenly doesn’t seem right to buy one that costs more than 10 times the price of another. how can that be justified?

it’s a question that puzzles many contractors looking to purchase a pres-sure washer. how can a top-of-the-line unit be worth so much more than the weekly special at a big-box retailer?

unable to resist the lure of low cost, many will choose the least expensive option, only to experience poor performance and an extremely short service life. These people have simply learned their lesson the hard way and literally have paid the price for going the cheap route.

VALUE SHOPPINGbelieve it or not, there is a huge difference in the quality of high- and low-

end pressure washers, even when they appear to have comparable specifica-tions. one must examine the components used in order to determine which machine will provide the best value.

When judging a pressure washer’s quality, some of the first considerations are the most basic ones. for example, identify whether the frame is heavy-duty. The best machines are constructed of heavy-gauge steel, while low-end units are made from much thinner materials and may be lucky to get through their warranty periods.

also, ask the dealer about the quality of the unloader valve. This important component allows water to cycle through the pump when the spray wand’s trigger is released, and it must hold up to heavy use.

furthermore, the durability of the hose, spray wand and wheels all help determine whether a pressure washer will stand the test of time. as simple as these items may sound, a reputable manufacturer ensures high quality in every part, while others cut corners.

a professional-grade pressure washer will have still other features to help prevent costly damage. These include thermal pump protection, which safe-guards against excessive heat, and a safety relief valve, which releases pressure overloads.

UNDER PRESSUREafter checking out the basics, it’s time to consider the heart of a pressure

washer – its pump. some pumps are only designed to last 100 to 200 hours, while others will run for 2,000 hours or more as long as they are properly maintained.

of course, a 2,000-hour machine is not for everyone, as the cost of its pump alone may exceed the price of a complete 200-hour unit, so it’s impor-tant to evaluate your expected usage. a cheap, entry-level unit may suit a con-

tractor with limited needs, but it will withstand only several weeks of use on demanding commercial jobs.

furthermore, it’s important to figure out how hard a pump must work to deliver its pressure and volume ratings. a pump that continually operates at its maximum capacity will not last as long as one that runs at a more comfortable level. using a pump at capacity is similar to driving a car with the rpm con-stantly at redline. The engine will wear much quicker

than in a car that cruises down the highway at 2,000 rpm.To determine the amount of stress placed on the pump, compare its

pressure rating with the rating of the actual pressure washer. for example, if a pressure washer is advertised to put out 3,000 psi, and it contains a pump rated at 3,000 psi, the pump must continually operate at its maximum output to produce the rated pressure. be cautious when a pump carries a pressure rating the same as that of the unit itself, especially watch out for rare cases where the pressure washer is rated even higher than the pump.

Selecting the right power washer means carefully balancing price against the capabilities you need for the work the machine will do By Dan Leiss

CheCk Pressure Washer specs

Believe it or not, there is a huge difference in the quality of high- and low-end

pressure washers, even when they appear to have comparable specifications.

One must examine the components used in order to determine which

machine will provide the best value.

on the other hand, some manufacturers strive to increase the longevity of their products by de-rating their pumps. for instance, they may install a 3,500- or 4,000-psi pump on a pressure washer rated at 3,000 psi. in that event, the pump will last much longer, since it is not continually performing at its highest output.

DRIVING FORCEnext, it’s critical to determine if the engine (or electric motor) that drives

the pump is adequate. even though it may carry a respected brand name, it may not perform as expected if it is too small for the pump. again, if any com-ponent is constantly pushed to the limit, it typically won’t last as long or oper-ate as well as it should.

in an effort to cut costs, some manufacturers will use the least powerful engine that will still turn the pump, since a higher-horsepower engine will boost the price. but an underpowered engine will operate under extreme labor, and always with the governor wide open, dumping as much fuel as possible into the cylinders to keep up the rpm.

furthermore, an undersized engine or motor may keep a unit from operat-ing at its specifications. consider a pressure washer advertised to have a 9-hp engine and put out 3,000 psi at 4 gpm. While the pump may have the capac-ity to meet the pressure and volume ratings, the engine will not have enough power to drive the system properly.

in fact, a 3,000-psi/4-gpm pump requires a minimum of 11 hp to reach full potential. anything under 11 hp will deliver less pressure and volume than stated on the unit. even then, a 13-hp engine would be better suited for the job to ensure a longer service life.

DEALER OR NO DEALERobviously, most people looking to purchase a pressure washer will not

know how much horsepower they need to power a specific pump. Therefore, qualified dealers are often the best place to turn for advice. They will help sort out the most suitable units and will also provide service and warranty support when needed.

established pressure washer manufacturers have networks of dealers with replacement parts on hand and technicians available to fix problems. The own-er of a lower-grade unit may have trouble finding parts – let alone a dealer will-ing to touch the machine.

in fact, many of the lowest-cost units are practically disposable. for instance, some pressure washers are “lubed for life,” meaning they aren’t designed to have the oil changed (there is no opening to check or add oil) or to have other types of regular maintenance performed. once these machines die, there is little hope for resuscitation.

While operators may spend a little more time performing routine mainte-nance checks on a professional-quality pressure washer, they will be rewarded with higher performance, less downtime and a much longer service life.

finally, the quality of a pressure washer and integrity of its manufacturer are often reflected in the warranty. reputable manufacturers generally provide better coverage on crucial components, such as the pump, engine and frame. They also have strong dealer support, and honor warranties when claims are submitted.

after considering all factors, it’s a little easier to understand the price-quality variances in pressure washers. by knowing the basics and speaking with a qualified dealer, you can pick out the best machine for your application. GOMC

aBOUT The aUThOrDan Leiss is president of Jenny Products, Inc., a manufacturer of pressure washers, steam cleaners, and other cleaning equipment based in Somerset, Pa.


Tech Perspectives

When purchasing any machine, you Will be facedwith an array of products that vary widely in quality and price. Take car shop-ping. obviously, a mercedes-benz costs much more than a daewoo, but it’s understood that the high quality of engineering and components account for the higher price.

however, when shopping for a pressure washer, it suddenly doesn’t seem right to buy one that costs more than 10 times the price of another. how can that be justified?

it’s a question that puzzles many contractors looking to purchase a pres-sure washer. how can a top-of-the-line unit be worth so much more than the weekly special at a big-box retailer?

unable to resist the lure of low cost, many will choose the least expensive option, only to experience poor performance and an extremely short service life. These people have simply learned their lesson the hard way and literally have paid the price for going the cheap route.

VALUE SHOPPINGbelieve it or not, there is a huge difference in the quality of high- and low-

end pressure washers, even when they appear to have comparable specifica-tions. one must examine the components used in order to determine which machine will provide the best value.

When judging a pressure washer’s quality, some of the first considerations are the most basic ones. for example, identify whether the frame is heavy-duty. The best machines are constructed of heavy-gauge steel, while low-end units are made from much thinner materials and may be lucky to get through their warranty periods.

also, ask the dealer about the quality of the unloader valve. This important component allows water to cycle through the pump when the spray wand’s trigger is released, and it must hold up to heavy use.

furthermore, the durability of the hose, spray wand and wheels all help determine whether a pressure washer will stand the test of time. as simple as these items may sound, a reputable manufacturer ensures high quality in every part, while others cut corners.

a professional-grade pressure washer will have still other features to help prevent costly damage. These include thermal pump protection, which safe-guards against excessive heat, and a safety relief valve, which releases pressure overloads.

UNDER PRESSUREafter checking out the basics, it’s time to consider the heart of a pressure

washer – its pump. some pumps are only designed to last 100 to 200 hours, while others will run for 2,000 hours or more as long as they are properly maintained.

of course, a 2,000-hour machine is not for everyone, as the cost of its pump alone may exceed the price of a complete 200-hour unit, so it’s impor-tant to evaluate your expected usage. a cheap, entry-level unit may suit a con-

tractor with limited needs, but it will withstand only several weeks of use on demanding commercial jobs.

furthermore, it’s important to figure out how hard a pump must work to deliver its pressure and volume ratings. a pump that continually operates at its maximum capacity will not last as long as one that runs at a more comfortable level. using a pump at capacity is similar to driving a car with the rpm con-stantly at redline. The engine will wear much quicker

than in a car that cruises down the highway at 2,000 rpm.To determine the amount of stress placed on the pump, compare its

pressure rating with the rating of the actual pressure washer. for example, if a pressure washer is advertised to put out 3,000 psi, and it contains a pump rated at 3,000 psi, the pump must continually operate at its maximum output to produce the rated pressure. be cautious when a pump carries a pressure rating the same as that of the unit itself, especially watch out for rare cases where the pressure washer is rated even higher than the pump.

Selecting the right power washer means carefully balancing price against the capabilities you need for the work the machine will do By Dan Leiss

CheCk Pressure Washer specs

Believe it or not, there is a huge difference in the quality of high- and low-end

pressure washers, even when they appear to have comparable specifications.

One must examine the components used in order to determine which

machine will provide the best value.

on the other hand, some manufacturers strive to increase the longevity of their products by de-rating their pumps. for instance, they may install a 3,500- or 4,000-psi pump on a pressure washer rated at 3,000 psi. in that event, the pump will last much longer, since it is not continually performing at its highest output.

DRIVING FORCEnext, it’s critical to determine if the engine (or electric motor) that drives

the pump is adequate. even though it may carry a respected brand name, it may not perform as expected if it is too small for the pump. again, if any com-ponent is constantly pushed to the limit, it typically won’t last as long or oper-ate as well as it should.

in an effort to cut costs, some manufacturers will use the least powerful engine that will still turn the pump, since a higher-horsepower engine will boost the price. but an underpowered engine will operate under extreme labor, and always with the governor wide open, dumping as much fuel as possible into the cylinders to keep up the rpm.

furthermore, an undersized engine or motor may keep a unit from operat-ing at its specifications. consider a pressure washer advertised to have a 9-hp engine and put out 3,000 psi at 4 gpm. While the pump may have the capac-ity to meet the pressure and volume ratings, the engine will not have enough power to drive the system properly.

in fact, a 3,000-psi/4-gpm pump requires a minimum of 11 hp to reach full potential. anything under 11 hp will deliver less pressure and volume than stated on the unit. even then, a 13-hp engine would be better suited for the job to ensure a longer service life.

DEALER OR NO DEALERobviously, most people looking to purchase a pressure washer will not

know how much horsepower they need to power a specific pump. Therefore, qualified dealers are often the best place to turn for advice. They will help sort out the most suitable units and will also provide service and warranty support when needed.

established pressure washer manufacturers have networks of dealers with replacement parts on hand and technicians available to fix problems. The own-er of a lower-grade unit may have trouble finding parts – let alone a dealer will-ing to touch the machine.

in fact, many of the lowest-cost units are practically disposable. for instance, some pressure washers are “lubed for life,” meaning they aren’t designed to have the oil changed (there is no opening to check or add oil) or to have other types of regular maintenance performed. once these machines die, there is little hope for resuscitation.

While operators may spend a little more time performing routine mainte-nance checks on a professional-quality pressure washer, they will be rewarded with higher performance, less downtime and a much longer service life.

finally, the quality of a pressure washer and integrity of its manufacturer are often reflected in the warranty. reputable manufacturers generally provide better coverage on crucial components, such as the pump, engine and frame. They also have strong dealer support, and honor warranties when claims are submitted.

after considering all factors, it’s a little easier to understand the price-quality variances in pressure washers. by knowing the basics and speaking with a qualified dealer, you can pick out the best machine for your application. GOMC

aBOUT The aUThOrDan Leiss is president of Jenny Products, Inc., a manufacturer of pressure washers, steam cleaners, and other cleaning equipment based in Somerset, Pa.


AAeration Industries International4100 Peavey Rd.Chaska, MN 55318800-328-8287 • 952-448-6789Fax: [email protected]

Ameri-Can Engineering775 N Michigan Rd.Argos, IN 46501574-892-5151 • Fax: [email protected]

AMERISAFE2301 Hwy 190 WDeRidder, LA 70634800-897-9719 • Fax: [email protected]

Armstrong Equipment, Inc.11200 Greenstone Ave.Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670800-699-7557 • 562-944-0404Fax: [email protected] ads on pages 61,72

Arthur Products Co.1140 Industrial Pkwy.Medina, OH 44256800-322-0510 • 330-725-4905Fax: [email protected]

Ashbrook Simon-Hartley11600 E Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77093800-547-7273 • 281-985-4473Fax: [email protected]

Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA, LLC3700 E. 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022800-732-6762www.atlascopco.us

B B.A.G. Corp.11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218214-340-7060 • Fax: [email protected]

Badger Vacuum Trucks2326 W St. Paul Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53233888-201-9166 • 414-344-9500Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69

BigLug Trailer1335 Beauprey Rd.Shawano, WI 54566715-526-2626www.big-lug-trailer.comSee ad on page 30

BJM Pumps, LLC123 Spencer Plain Rd.Old Saybrook, CT 06475877-256-7867 • 860-399-5937Fax: [email protected]

Blowertech Ltd.2010 80th Ave. NWEdmonton, AB D6P 1N2 Canada866-466-4716 • 780-466-4716Fax: [email protected] ad on page 63

Bran+Luebbe, An SPX Brand611 Sugar Creek Rd.Delavan, WI 53115800-252-5200 • 262-728-1900Fax: [email protected]

Buckhorn Pumps, Inc.1786 CR 490Stephenville, TX 76401254-965-2555 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69

Butterworth, Inc.16737 W Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77060866-920-3233 • 281-821-7300Fax: [email protected] ad on page 35

C California Hazardous Services, Inc.2205 S. Yale St.Santa Ana, CA 92704714-434-9998 • Fax: [email protected]

Center Rock Inc.PO Box 307Berlin, PA 15530888-267-9004 • 814-267-7100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

Comforts of Home Services, Inc.1551 Aucutt Rd.Montgomery, IL 60538877-382-2935 • 847-856-8002Fax: [email protected] ad on page 6

Copes-Vulcan, An SPX Brand5620 West Rd.McKean, PA 16426814-476-5800 • Fax: [email protected]

D Dragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15

Dust Control Technology1607 W. Chanute Rd.Peoria, IL 61615800-707-2204 • 309-693-8600Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69

E Eldred EnvironmentalPO Box 110Milan, IL 61264800-613-3640 • 309-787-3640Fax: [email protected] ad on page 24

EMI, LLC1802 Industrial Park Dr.Washington, KS 66968877-500-3993 • 785-325-2000Fax: [email protected] ad on page 29

Enid Mack Sales5913 E. Owen K. GarriottEnid, OK 73702800-375-6225 • 580-234-0043Fax: [email protected] www.enidmack.comSee ad on page 39

Ergodyne1021 Bandana Blvd. E Ste. 220St. Paul, MN 55108800-225-8238 • 651-642-9889Fax: [email protected]

F

Fibergrate Composite Structures5151 Beltline Rd., Ste. 700Dallas, TX 75254800-527-4043 • 972-250-1633Fax: [email protected]

FIBOX Enclosures810 Cromwell Park Dr., Ste. RGlen Burnie, MD 21061888-342-6987 • 410-760-9696Fax: [email protected]

Firestone Specialty Products250 W 96th St.Indianapolis, IN 46260800-428-4442 • 317-575-7000Fax: [email protected]

Fruitland Tool & Mfg.324 Leaside Ave.Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2N7 Canada800-663-9003 • 905-662-6552Fax: [email protected] ad on page 43

2011Pages 36 through 63 contain a convenient alphabetical directory and product category listing of manufacturers or suppliers in the gas, oil and mining industry. Companies that are advertising in this magazine will be listed in bold. Please tell any of the companies you contact that you saw their listing in the GOMC Annual Directory. If you have any questions, please contact COLE Publishing at 800-257-7222 or 715-546-3346. You can also find us at www.gomcmag.com.

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GapVax, Inc.575 Central Ave.Johnstown, PA 15902888-442-7829 • 814-535-6766Fax: [email protected] ad on page 10

Gardner Denver, Inc.1800 Gardner ExpresswayQuincy, IL 62305800-682-9868 • 217-222-5400Fax: 217-228-8243www.GardnerDenverProducts.com

General Pump1174 Northland Dr.Mendota Heights, MN 55120888-474-5487 • 651-454-6500Fax: [email protected]

GNC Power Systems, Inc.15325 R 549Nevada, TX 75173972-843-2000 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 14

Gorman-Rupp Company600 S Airport Rd.Mansfield, OH 44903419-755-1011 • Fax: [email protected] ads on pages 13, 19

Granite Environmental, Inc.PO Box 780928Sebastian, FL 32978888-703-9889 • 772-646-0597Fax: 772-589-3343info@graniteenvironmental.comwww.graniteenvironmental.comSee ad on page 14

Granite Seed and Erosion Control1697 W. 2100 N.Lehi, UT 84043801-768-4422 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 68

Guzzler Manufacturing, Inc.1621 S Illinois St.Streator, IL 61364800-627-3171 • 815-672-3171Fax: [email protected] ad on page 31

H Hammelmann Corp.600 Progress Rd.Dayton, OH 45449800-783-4935 • 937-859-8777Fax: [email protected]

Hi-Vac Corporation117 Industry Rd.Marietta, OH 45750800-752-2400 • 740-374-2306Fax: [email protected] ad on page 33

Hydra-Tech Pumps167 Stock St.Nesquehoning, PA 18240570-645-3779 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 41

Hydro Tek - Cleaning Equipment Mfg.2353 Almond Ave.Redlands, CA 92374800-274-9376 • 909-799-9222Fax: [email protected]

I ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc.8535 Mason Dixon Hwy.Meyersdale, PA 15552888-634-0080 • 814-634-0080Fax: [email protected] ad on page 9

ITT Industrial Process33 Centerville Rd.Lancaster, PA 17603800-366-1111 • 717-509-2200Fax: [email protected]

J J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers10558 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 • 814-444-3400Fax: [email protected] ad on page 55

Jack Doheny Companies777 Doheny Dr.Northville, MI 48167800-336-4369 • 248-349-0904Fax: [email protected]

JAG Mobile Solutions, Inc.PO Box 100Howe, IN 46746800-815-2557 • 260-562-1045Fax: 260-562-2478info@jagmobilesolutions.comwww.jagmobilesolutions.com

Jetstream of Houston5905 Thomas Rd.Houston, TX 77041800-231-8192 • 832-590-1300Fax: [email protected]

JWC Environmental290 Paularino Ave.Costa Mesa, CA 92626800-331-2277 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 27

K Kafko International3555 W Howard St.Skokie, IL 60076800-528-0334 • 847-763-0333Fax: [email protected]

Keith Huber, Inc.PO Box 3368Gulfport, MS 39505800-334-8237 • 228-832-0992Fax: [email protected] ad on page 51

Kentucky Tank, Inc.1029 S Preston Hwy.Shepherdsville, KY 40165888-459-8265 • 502-955-5059Fax: [email protected] ad on page 65

L L.C. Tanks175 Cascade Dr.Paducah, KY 42003888-848-3727 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69

Lee Supply Company, Inc.305 1st St.Charleroi, PA 15022800-353-3747 • 724-483-3543Fax: [email protected] ad on page 11

M M&J Valve, An SPX Brand19191 Hempstead Hwy.Houston, TX 77065800-231-3690 • 281-469-0550Fax: [email protected]

Masport, Inc.6140 McCormick Dr.Lincoln, NE 68507800-228-4510 • 402-466-8428Fax: 402-466-8355customerservice@masportpump.comwww.masportpump.comSee ad on page 49

Midway Ford Western Star Truck Center7601 NE 38th St.Kansas City, MO 64161800-598-2285 • 816-455-3000Fax: [email protected]

Moro USA, Inc.PO Box 632Union, MO 63084866-346-1169 • 412-269-4170Fax: [email protected] ad on page 5

MPC Containment 4834 S Oakley Ave.Chicago, IL 60609800-621-0146 • 773-927-4120Fax: [email protected]

MTC Tank & Waste Solutions, Inc.PO Box 1026Temple, TX 76503800-367-5359 • 254-938-2564Fax: [email protected]

MTech7401 First PlaceCleveland, OH 44146800-362-0240 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69

N National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.2707 Aero ParkTraverse City, MI 49686800-253-5500 • 231-941-0215Fax: [email protected] ad on page 45

Nuera Transport3232 HalifaxDallas, TX 75247Fax: 713-849-9937www.nuera-transport.comSee ad on page 17

P Pik Rite, Inc.60 Pik Rite Ln.Lewisburg, PA 17837800-326-9763 • 570-523-8174Fax: [email protected]

Pioneer Pump Inc.310 S Sequoia Pkwy.Canby, OR 97013503-266-4115 • Fax: [email protected]


AAeration Industries International4100 Peavey Rd.Chaska, MN 55318800-328-8287 • 952-448-6789Fax: [email protected]

Ameri-Can Engineering775 N Michigan Rd.Argos, IN 46501574-892-5151 • Fax: [email protected]


Armstrong Equipment, Inc.11200 Greenstone Ave.Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670800-699-7557 • 562-944-0404Fax: [email protected] ads on pages 61,72



Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA, LLC3700 E. 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022800-732-6762www.atlascopco.us

B B.A.G. Corp.11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218214-340-7060 • Fax: [email protected]

Badger Vacuum Trucks2326 W St. Paul Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53233888-201-9166 • 414-344-9500Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69

BigLug Trailer1335 Beauprey Rd.Shawano, WI 54566715-526-2626www.big-lug-trailer.comSee ad on page 30





Butterworth, Inc.16737 W Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77060866-920-3233 • 281-821-7300Fax: [email protected] ad on page 35

C California Hazardous Services, Inc.2205 S. Yale St.Santa Ana, CA 92704714-434-9998 • Fax: [email protected]




D Dragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15


E Eldred EnvironmentalPO Box 110Milan, IL 61264800-613-3640 • 309-787-3640Fax: [email protected] ad on page 24




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2011Pages 36 through 63 contain a convenient alphabetical directory and product category listing of manufacturers or suppliers in the gas, oil and mining industry. Companies that are advertising in this magazine will be listed in bold. Please tell any of the companies you contact that you saw their listing in the GOMC Annual Directory. If you have any questions, please contact COLE Publishing at 800-257-7222 or 715-546-3346. You can also find us at www.gomcmag.com.

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H Hammelmann Corp.600 Progress Rd.Dayton, OH 45449800-783-4935 • 937-859-8777Fax: [email protected]




I ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc.8535 Mason Dixon Hwy.Meyersdale, PA 15552888-634-0080 • 814-634-0080Fax: [email protected] ad on page 9


J J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers10558 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 • 814-444-3400Fax: [email protected] ad on page 55





K Kafko International3555 W Howard St.Skokie, IL 60076800-528-0334 • 847-763-0333Fax: [email protected]



L L.C. Tanks175 Cascade Dr.Paducah, KY 42003888-848-3727 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69


M M&J Valve, An SPX Brand19191 Hempstead Hwy.Houston, TX 77065800-231-3690 • 281-469-0550Fax: [email protected]





MTC Tank & Waste Solutions, Inc.PO Box 1026Temple, TX 76503800-367-5359 • 254-938-2564Fax: [email protected]


N National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.2707 Aero ParkTraverse City, MI 49686800-253-5500 • 231-941-0215Fax: [email protected] ad on page 45


P Pik Rite, Inc.60 Pik Rite Ln.Lewisburg, PA 17837800-326-9763 • 570-523-8174Fax: [email protected]



Vacuum Sales, Inc.51 Stone Rd.Lindenwold, NJ 08021800-547-7790 • 856-627-7790Fax: 856-627-3044jredstreake@vacuumsalesinc.comwww.vacuumsalesinc.comSee ad on page 24

BlowersArmstrong Equipment, Inc.11200 Greenstone Ave.Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670800-699-7557 • 562-944-0404Fax: [email protected] ads on pages 61,72







National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.2707 Aero ParkTraverse City, MI 49686800-253-5500 • 231-941-0215Fax: [email protected] ad on page 45

Pik Rite, Inc.60 Pik Rite Ln.Lewisburg, PA 17837800-326-9763 • 570-523-8174Fax: [email protected]

R.A. Ross & Associates NE, Inc.10280 Brecksville Rd.Brecksville, OH 44141800-678-4581 • 440-546-1190Fax: [email protected] ad on page 65

TSI Tank Services, Inc.PO Box 8136Cranston, RI 02920866-720-4999 • 401-437-8942Fax: [email protected] ad on page 63

Vac-Con, Inc.969 Hall Park Dr.Green Cove Springs, FL 32043888-491-5762 • 904-284-4200Fax: [email protected] ad on page 71


BoostersAtlas Copco ConstructionMining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com

Break-Out/Make-Up ToolCenter Rock Inc.PO Box 307Berlin, PA 15530888-267-9004 • 814-267-7100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

category listingsalphabetical listingsPortable Tank Group, Inc.PO Box 780307Sebastian, FL 32978772-646-4545Fax: 772-646-0515info@portabletankgroup.comwww.portabletankgroup.comSee ad on page 10

Pressure Lift Corporation4130 Buckthorn Ct.Flower Mound, TX 75028972-355-0550 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

Progress Tank1201 W. 31st Ave.Kansas City, MO 64108800-467-5600 • 913-279-3050Fax: [email protected]

R R.A. Ross & Associates NE, Inc.10280 Brecksville Rd.Brecksville, OH 44141800-678-4581 • 440-546-1190Fax: [email protected] ad on page 65

Rich Specialty Trailers423 S Main St.Topeka, IN 46571260-593-2279 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 47

Rig-A-Lite8500 Hansen Rd.Houston, TX 77075713-943-0340 • Fax: [email protected]

S SEI Industries, Inc.7400 Wilson Ave.Delta, BC V4G 1H3 Canada855-734-8265 • 604-946-3131Fax: [email protected]

Solid Oak159 S. Johnson Rd.Houston, TX 15342866-766-3822 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 53

Specialized Truck Equipment29856 CSAH 31Litchfield, MN [email protected] ad on page 69

SPX Flow Technology611 Sugar Creek Rd.Delavan, WI 53115800-252-5200 • 262-728-1900Fax: [email protected]

Stahly Applicators1201 E Bell St.Bloomington, IL 61702800-678-2459 • 309-662-5344Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

Sto-Away Power Cranes, Inc.9306 Grand Blvd.Crown Point, IN 46307800-622-9797 • 219-942-9797Fax: [email protected] ad on page 30

Super Products, LLC17000 W Cleveland Ave.New Berlin, WI 53151800-837-9711 • 262-784-7100Fax: 262-784-9561info@superproductscorp.comwww.superproductscorp.comSee ad on page 3

T Thompson Pump & Manufacturing4620 City Center Dr.Port Orange, FL 32129800-767-7310 • 386-767-7310Fax: [email protected]

Three Lakes Truck & EquipmentPO Box 551Three Lakes, WI 54562715-546-2680 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 10

TOICO Industries3205 S Bouwhuis Dr.West Haven, UT 84401888-935-1133 • 801-393-4100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 57

Transcube/Western International, Inc..290 Quarry Rd.Milford, CT 06460866-814-2470 • 203-847-4300Fax: [email protected]/usSee ad on page 7

Tri State Tank1201 W. 31st St.Kansas City, MO 64108888-281-9965 • 816-589-7040Fax: [email protected] ad on page 59


V V.E. Enterprises, Inc.PO Box 369Springer, OK 73458800-234-2329 • 580-653-2918Fax: [email protected] ad on page 23


Vactor Manufacturing1621 S Illinois St.Streator, IL 61364800-627-3171 • 815-672-3171Fax: [email protected]


Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.10896 W 300 NMichigan City, IN 46360800-526-8817 • 219-879-5100 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 30

VAR Co.7489 Mason King Ct.Manassas, VA 20109866-872-1224 • 703-334-5980Fax: [email protected] ad on page 2

W Wastequip1901 Roxborough Rd., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC [email protected]

Water Cannon, Inc.4044 W Lake Mary Blvd., Unit 104-424Lake Mary, FL 32746800-333-9274 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 25

WJTA - IMCA906 Olive St., Ste. 1200St. Louis, MO 63101-1448314-241-1445 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 21

Additives/FluidsCenter Rock Inc.PO Box 307Berlin, PA 15530888-267-9004 • 814-267-7100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

Aqueous Parts Washer

Kafko International3555 W Howard St.Skokie, IL 60076800-528-0334 • 847-763-0333Fax: [email protected]

AssociationWJTA - IMCA906 Olive St., Ste. 1200St. Louis, MO 63101-1448314-241-1445 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 21

Blow Out PreventerDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15


Blower Rebuilding/Repairs


Category Listings



BlowersArmstrong Equipment, Inc.11200 Greenstone Ave.Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670800-699-7557 • 562-944-0404Fax: [email protected] ads on pages 61,72













BoostersAtlas Copco ConstructionMining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com

Break-Out/Make-Up ToolCenter Rock Inc.PO Box 307Berlin, PA 15530888-267-9004 • 814-267-7100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

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alphabetical listingsPortable Tank Group, Inc.PO Box 780307Sebastian, FL 32978772-646-4545Fax: 772-646-0515info@portabletankgroup.comwww.portabletankgroup.comSee ad on page 10



R R.A. Ross & Associates NE, Inc.10280 Brecksville Rd.Brecksville, OH 44141800-678-4581 • 440-546-1190Fax: [email protected] ad on page 65



S SEI Industries, Inc.7400 Wilson Ave.Delta, BC V4G 1H3 Canada855-734-8265 • 604-946-3131Fax: [email protected]







T Thompson Pump & Manufacturing4620 City Center Dr.Port Orange, FL 32129800-767-7310 • 386-767-7310Fax: [email protected]






V V.E. Enterprises, Inc.PO Box 369Springer, OK 73458800-234-2329 • 580-653-2918Fax: [email protected] ad on page 23




Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.10896 W 300 NMichigan City, IN 46360800-526-8817 • 219-879-5100 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 30


W Wastequip1901 Roxborough Rd., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC [email protected]


WJTA - IMCA906 Olive St., Ste. 1200St. Louis, MO 63101-1448314-241-1445 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 21

Additives/FluidsCenter Rock Inc.PO Box 307Berlin, PA 15530888-267-9004 • 814-267-7100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

Aqueous Parts Washer


AssociationWJTA - IMCA906 Olive St., Ste. 1200St. Louis, MO 63101-1448314-241-1445 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 21

Blow Out PreventerDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15


Blower Rebuilding/Repairs


Category Listings


category listingsJWC Environmental290 Paularino Ave.Costa Mesa, CA 92626800-331-2277 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 27



Thompson Pump & Manufacturing4620 City Center Dr.Port Orange, FL 32129800-767-7310 • 386-767-7310Fax: [email protected]

Wastequip1901 Roxborough Rd., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC [email protected]

Dog Houses/Lab UnitsCenter Rock Inc.PO Box 307Berlin, PA 15530888-267-9004 • 814-267-7100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc.8535 Mason Dixon Hwy.Meyersdale, PA 15552888-634-0080 • 814-634-0080Fax: [email protected] ad on page 9


DrawworksDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15

Drill BitsAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com



Drill StringAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com


Drilling FluidsCenter Rock Inc.PO Box 307Berlin, PA 15530888-267-9004 • 814-267-7100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

Drilling Rig Matting


Drilling RigsAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com

Dragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15

category listingsBulk Storage ContainersB.A.G. Corp.11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218214-340-7060 • Fax: [email protected]



Portable Tank Group, Inc.PO Box 780307Sebastian, FL 32978772-646-4545 • Fax: 772-646-0515info@portabletankgroup.comwww.portabletankgroup.comSee ad on page 10

SEI Industries, Inc.7400 Wilson Ave.Delta, BC V4G 1H3 Canada855-734-8265 • 604-946-3131Fax: [email protected]


V.E. Enterprises, Inc.PO Box 369Springer, OK 73458800-234-2329 • 580-653-2918Fax: [email protected] ad on page 23

Camp AccommodationsAmeri-Can Engineering775 N Michigan Rd.Argos, IN 46501574-892-5151 • Fax: [email protected]




Casing/Piping/TubingAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com


Centrifuges/SeparatorsAshbrook Simon-Hartley11600 E Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77093800-547-7273 • 281-985-4473Fax: [email protected]


Chemicals


Compression/CompressorsAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com




Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.10896 W 300 NMichigan City, IN 46360800-526-8817 • 219-879-5100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 30

Construction EquipmentAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com





ConveyorsR.A. Ross & Associates NE, Inc.10280 Brecksville Rd.Brecksville, OH 44141800-678-4581 • 440-546-1190Fax: [email protected] ad on page 65

Cranes/HoistsJ&J Truck Bodies & Trailers10558 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 • 814-444-3400Fax: [email protected] ad on page 55



Dealer/DistributorLee Supply Company, Inc.305 1st St.Charleroi, PA 15022800-353-3747 • 724-483-3543Fax: [email protected] ad on page 11

Dewatering EquipmentAshbrook Simon-Hartley11600 E Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77093800-547-7273 • 281-985-4473Fax: [email protected]

B.A.G. Corp.11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218214-340-7060 • Fax: [email protected]









Dog Houses/Lab UnitsCenter Rock Inc.PO Box 307Berlin, PA 15530888-267-9004 • 814-267-7100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64



DrawworksDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15

Drill BitsAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com



Drill StringAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com


Drilling FluidsCenter Rock Inc.PO Box 307Berlin, PA 15530888-267-9004 • 814-267-7100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

Drilling Rig Matting


Drilling RigsAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com


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Camp AccommodationsAmeri-Can Engineering775 N Michigan Rd.Argos, IN 46501574-892-5151 • Fax: [email protected]




Casing/Piping/TubingAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com


Centrifuges/SeparatorsAshbrook Simon-Hartley11600 E Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77093800-547-7273 • 281-985-4473Fax: [email protected]


Chemicals


Compression/CompressorsAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com





Construction EquipmentAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com





ConveyorsR.A. Ross & Associates NE, Inc.10280 Brecksville Rd.Brecksville, OH 44141800-678-4581 • 440-546-1190Fax: [email protected] ad on page 65

Cranes/HoistsJ&J Truck Bodies & Trailers10558 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 • 814-444-3400Fax: [email protected] ad on page 55



Dealer/DistributorLee Supply Company, Inc.305 1st St.Charleroi, PA 15022800-353-3747 • 724-483-3543Fax: [email protected] ad on page 11

Dewatering EquipmentAshbrook Simon-Hartley11600 E Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77093800-547-7273 • 281-985-4473Fax: [email protected]

B.A.G. Corp.11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218214-340-7060 • Fax: [email protected]




category listingsHydraulic FracturingJ&J Truck Bodies & Trailers10558 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 • 814-444-3400Fax: [email protected] ad on page 55



Hydraulic PowerHydra-Tech Pumps167 Stock St.Nesquehoning, PA 18240570-645-3779 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 41

Hydroexcavation EquipmentCalifornia Hazardous Services, Inc.2205 S. Yale St.Santa Ana, CA 92704714-434-9998 • Fax: [email protected]











category listingsElectrical Equipment




EnginesArmstrong Equipment, Inc.11200 Greenstone Ave.Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670800-699-7557 • 562-944-0404Fax: [email protected] ads on pages 61,72


Excavating EquipmentGapVax, Inc.575 Central Ave.Johnstown, PA 15902888-442-7829 • 814-535-6766Fax: [email protected] ad on page 10






Explosive Proof SystemsRig-A-Lite8500 Hansen Rd.Houston, TX 77075713-943-0340 • Fax: [email protected]

Fall Protection



Gas Monitors/DetectionMTech7401 First PlaceCleveland, OH 44146800-362-0240 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69

GeneratorsAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com





Hose/FittingsCenter Rock Inc.PO Box 307Berlin, PA 15530888-267-9004 • 814-267-7100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

















category listingsHydraulic FracturingJ&J Truck Bodies & Trailers10558 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 • 814-444-3400Fax: [email protected] ad on page 55



Hydraulic PowerHydra-Tech Pumps167 Stock St.Nesquehoning, PA 18240570-645-3779 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 41

Hydroexcavation EquipmentCalifornia Hazardous Services, Inc.2205 S. Yale St.Santa Ana, CA 92704714-434-9998 • Fax: [email protected]











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EnginesArmstrong Equipment, Inc.11200 Greenstone Ave.Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670800-699-7557 • 562-944-0404Fax: [email protected] ads on pages 61,72


Excavating EquipmentGapVax, Inc.575 Central Ave.Johnstown, PA 15902888-442-7829 • 814-535-6766Fax: [email protected] ad on page 10






Explosive Proof SystemsRig-A-Lite8500 Hansen Rd.Houston, TX 77075713-943-0340 • Fax: [email protected]

Fall Protection



Gas Monitors/DetectionMTech7401 First PlaceCleveland, OH 44146800-362-0240 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69

GeneratorsAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com





Hose/FittingsCenter Rock Inc.PO Box 307Berlin, PA 15530888-267-9004 • 814-267-7100Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

















category listingsGapVax, Inc.575 Central Ave.Johnstown, PA 15902888-442-7829 • 814-535-6766Fax: [email protected] ad on page 10


Hammelmann Corp.600 Progress Rd.Dayton, OH 45449800-783-4935 • 937-859-8777Fax: [email protected]




Pressure Lift Corporation4130 Buckthorn Ct.Flower Mound, TX 75028972-355-0550 • Fax: [email protected]








Oil Spill Recovery/Clean-upB.A.G. Corp.11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218214-340-7060 • Fax: [email protected]

Eldred EnvironmentalPO Box 110Milan, IL 61264800-613-3640 • 309-787-3640Fax: [email protected] ad on page 24



category listingsInspection EquipmentJack Doheny Companies777 Doheny Dr.Northville, MI 48167800-336-4369 • 248-349-0904Fax: [email protected]

Insurance


Jet/Vac Combination Machines











Jetters - Truck & TrailerGapVax, Inc.575 Central Ave.Johnstown, PA 15902888-442-7829 • 814-535-6766Fax: [email protected] ad on page 10


J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers10558 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 • 814-444-3400Fax: [email protected] ad on page 55











LightingRig-A-Lite8500 Hansen Rd.Houston, TX 77075713-943-0340 • Fax: [email protected]

Liners - Geomembrane/GeosyntheticsB.A.G. Corp.11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218214-340-7060 • Fax: [email protected]




Liquid SeparationAshbrook Simon-Hartley11600 E Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77093800-547-7273 • 281-985-4473Fax: [email protected]

Meters - FlowStahly Applicators1201 E Bell St.Bloomington, IL 61702800-678-2459 • 309-662-5344Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

Nozzles - High Pressure



category listingsGapVax, Inc.575 Central Ave.Johnstown, PA 15902888-442-7829 • 814-535-6766Fax: [email protected] ad on page 10






Pressure Lift Corporation4130 Buckthorn Ct.Flower Mound, TX 75028972-355-0550 • Fax: [email protected]








Oil Spill Recovery/Clean-upB.A.G. Corp.11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218214-340-7060 • Fax: [email protected]




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category listingsInspection EquipmentJack Doheny Companies777 Doheny Dr.Northville, MI 48167800-336-4369 • 248-349-0904Fax: [email protected]

Insurance


Jet/Vac Combination Machines











Jetters - Truck & TrailerGapVax, Inc.575 Central Ave.Johnstown, PA 15902888-442-7829 • 814-535-6766Fax: [email protected] ad on page 10













LightingRig-A-Lite8500 Hansen Rd.Houston, TX 77075713-943-0340 • Fax: [email protected]

Liners - Geomembrane/GeosyntheticsB.A.G. Corp.11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218214-340-7060 • Fax: [email protected]




Liquid SeparationAshbrook Simon-Hartley11600 E Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77093800-547-7273 • 281-985-4473Fax: [email protected]

Meters - FlowStahly Applicators1201 E Bell St.Bloomington, IL 61702800-678-2459 • 309-662-5344Fax: [email protected] ad on page 64

Nozzles - High Pressure



category listingsGorman-Rupp Company600 S Airport Rd.Mansfield, OH 44903419-755-1011 • Fax: [email protected] ads on pages 13, 19

Pump Parts/ComponentsArmstrong Equipment, Inc.11200 Greenstone Ave.Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670800-699-7557 • 562-944-0404Fax: [email protected] ads on pages 61,72


















Pumping UnitsBran+Luebbe, An SPX Brand611 Sugar Creek Rd.Delavan, WI 53115800-252-5200 • 262-728-1900Fax: [email protected]





Lee Supply Company, Inc.305 1st St.Charleroi, PA 15022800-353-3747 • 724-483-3543Fax: [email protected] ad on page 11Buckhorn

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Pigging ProductsM&J Valve, An SPX Brand19191 Hempstead Hwy.Houston, TX 77065800-231-3690 • 281-469-0550Fax: [email protected]


Pipe Parts, Fittings, & ComponentsLee Supply Company, Inc.305 1st St.Charleroi, PA 15022800-353-3747 • 724-483-3543Fax: [email protected] ad on page 11

Plastic Holding TanksKentucky Tank, Inc.1029 S Preston Hwy.Shepherdsville, KY 40165888-459-8265 • 502-955-5059Fax: [email protected] ad on page 65




Portable Restroom/Shower TrailersAmeri-Can Engineering775 N Michigan Rd.Argos, IN 46501574-892-5151 • Fax: [email protected]





Portable RestroomsAmeri-Can Engineering775 N Michigan Rd.Argos, IN 46501574-892-5151 • Fax: [email protected]


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Pressure WashersHydro Tek - Cleaning Equipment Mfg.2353 Almond Ave.Redlands, CA 92374800-274-9376 • 909-799-9222Fax: [email protected]

Prime Movers/EnginesHydra-Tech Pumps167 Stock St.Nesquehoning, PA 18240570-645-3779 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 41

Pump ControlsBJM Pumps, LLC123 Spencer Plain Rd.Old Saybrook, CT 06475877-256-7867 • 860-399-5937Fax: [email protected]


category listingsGorman-Rupp Company600 S Airport Rd.Mansfield, OH 44903419-755-1011 • Fax: [email protected] ads on pages 13, 19

Pump Parts/ComponentsArmstrong Equipment, Inc.11200 Greenstone Ave.Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670800-699-7557 • 562-944-0404Fax: [email protected] ads on pages 61,72


















Pumping UnitsBran+Luebbe, An SPX Brand611 Sugar Creek Rd.Delavan, WI 53115800-252-5200 • 262-728-1900Fax: [email protected]





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Plastic Holding TanksKentucky Tank, Inc.1029 S Preston Hwy.Shepherdsville, KY 40165888-459-8265 • 502-955-5059Fax: [email protected] ad on page 65




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category listingsMoro USA, Inc.PO Box 632Union, MO 63084866-346-1169 • 412-269-4170Fax: [email protected] ad on page 5





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category listingsMoro USA, Inc.PO Box 632Union, MO 63084866-346-1169 • 412-269-4170Fax: [email protected] ad on page 5





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Pumps - WashdownBJM Pumps, LLC123 Spencer Plain Rd.Old Saybrook, CT 06475877-256-7867 • 860-399-5937Fax: [email protected]

















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Tank Cleaning EquipmentButterworth, Inc.16737 W Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77060281-821-7300 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 35

California Hazardous Services, Inc.2205 S. Yale St.Santa Ana, CA 92704714-434-9998 • Fax: [email protected]






Tank Parts & ComponentsDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15

















Tanks - Chemical StorageEldred EnvironmentalPO Box 110Milan, IL 61264800-613-3640 • 309-787-3640Fax: [email protected] ad on page 24

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Rental EquipmentAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com

Butterworth, Inc.16737 W Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77060281-821-7300 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 35













Roll-Off ContainersDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15





Safety Equipment/WorkwearDust Control Technology1607 W. Chanute Rd.Peoria, IL 61615800-707-2204 • 309-693-8600Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69






ScreensJWC Environmental290 Paularino Ave.Costa Mesa, CA 92626800-331-2277 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 27

Secondary Containment



Seeding/Erosion ControlB.A.G. Corp.11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218214-340-7060 • Fax: [email protected]




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StrainersEldred EnvironmentalPO Box 110Milan, IL 61264800-613-3640 • 309-787-3640Fax: [email protected] ad on page 24



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Tank Cleaning EquipmentButterworth, Inc.16737 W Hardy Rd.Houston, TX 77060281-821-7300 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 35







Tank Parts & ComponentsDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15

















Tanks - Chemical StorageEldred EnvironmentalPO Box 110Milan, IL 61264800-613-3640 • 309-787-3640Fax: [email protected] ad on page 24

category listingsWater Cannon, Inc.4044 W Lake Mary Blvd., Unit 104-424Lake Mary, FL 32746800-333-9274 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 25

Rental EquipmentAtlas Copco Construction Mining Technique3700 E 68th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022www.atlascopco.com

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Roll-Off ContainersDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15





Safety Equipment/WorkwearDust Control Technology1607 W. Chanute Rd.Peoria, IL 61615800-707-2204 • 309-693-8600Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69






ScreensJWC Environmental290 Paularino Ave.Costa Mesa, CA 92626800-331-2277 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 27

Secondary Containment



Seeding/Erosion ControlB.A.G. Corp.11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218214-340-7060 • Fax: [email protected]




Soil Enhancement ProductsGranite Seed and Erosion Control1697 W. 2100 N.Lehi, UT 84043801-768-4422 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 68

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Trailers - Frac TankDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15


category listingsGranite Environmental, Inc.PO Box 780928Sebastian, FL 32978888-703-9889 • 772-646-0597Fax: 772-589-3343info@graniteenvironmental.comwww.graniteenvironmental.comSee ad on page 14




Tanks - FracDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15








Tanks - FuelMPC Containment 4834 S Oakley Ave.Chicago, IL 60609800-621-0146 • 773-927-4120Fax: [email protected]


Tanks - StorageDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15










Tools - Clean-Out/Fishing/MillingHydro Tek - Cleaning Equipment Mfg.2353 Almond Ave.Redlands, CA 92374800-274-9376 • 909-799-9222Fax: [email protected]

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Trailer Parts and AccessoriesDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15




Trailers - Asphalt/Hot OilNuera Transport3232 HalifaxDallas, TX 75247Fax: 713-849-9937www.nuera-transport.comSee ad on page 17



Trailers - Bunk/Laundry/LockerAmeri-Can Engineering775 N Michigan Rd.Argos, IN 46501574-892-5151 • Fax: [email protected]



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Trailers - DecontaminationAmeri-Can Engineering775 N Michigan Rd.Argos, IN 46501574-892-5151 • Fax: [email protected]



Trailers - FloatJ&J Truck Bodies & Trailers10558 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 • 814-444-3400Fax: [email protected] ad on page 55


Trailers - Frac TankDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15


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Tanks - FracDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15








Tanks - FuelMPC Containment 4834 S Oakley Ave.Chicago, IL 60609800-621-0146 • 773-927-4120Fax: [email protected]


Tanks - StorageDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15










Tools - Clean-Out/Fishing/MillingHydro Tek - Cleaning Equipment Mfg.2353 Almond Ave.Redlands, CA 92374800-274-9376 • 909-799-9222Fax: [email protected]

Trade ShowWJTA - IMCA906 Olive St., Ste. 1200St. Louis, MO 63101-1448314-241-1445 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 21

Trailer Parts and AccessoriesDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15




Trailers - Asphalt/Hot OilNuera Transport3232 HalifaxDallas, TX 75247Fax: 713-849-9937www.nuera-transport.comSee ad on page 17



Trailers - Bunk/Laundry/LockerAmeri-Can Engineering775 N Michigan Rd.Argos, IN 46501574-892-5151 • Fax: [email protected]



category listingsPik Rite, Inc.60 Pik Rite Ln.Lewisburg, PA 17837800-326-9763 • 570-523-8174Fax: [email protected]









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J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers10558 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 • 814-444-3400 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 55








category listingsITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc.8535 Mason Dixon Hwy.Meyersdale, PA 15552888-634-0080 • 814-634-0080Fax: [email protected] ad on page 9







Trailers - Lowboy/EquipmentBigLug Trailer1335 Beauprey Rd.Shawano, WI 54566715-526-2626www.big-lug-trailer.comSee ad on page 30





Trailers - TankDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15









Vacuum Sales, Inc.51 Stone Rd.Lindenwold, NJ 08021800-547-7790 • 856-627-7790 Fax: 856-627-3044jredstreake@vacuumsalesinc.comwww.vacuumsalesinc.comSee ad on page 24

Trailers - TransportEnid Mack Sales5913 E. Owen K. GarriottEnid, OK 73702800-375-6225 • 580-234-0043Fax: [email protected] www.enidmack.comSee ad on page 39






Trailers - Vacuum TankDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15











category listingsPik Rite, Inc.60 Pik Rite Ln.Lewisburg, PA 17837800-326-9763 • 570-523-8174Fax: [email protected]









Trailers - Water




J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers10558 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 • 814-444-3400 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 55















Trailers - Lowboy/EquipmentBigLug Trailer1335 Beauprey Rd.Shawano, WI 54566715-526-2626www.big-lug-trailer.comSee ad on page 30





Trailers - TankDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15









Vacuum Sales, Inc.51 Stone Rd.Lindenwold, NJ 08021800-547-7790 • 856-627-7790 Fax: 856-627-3044jredstreake@vacuumsalesinc.comwww.vacuumsalesinc.comSee ad on page 24

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Trailers - Vacuum TankDragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15












Trucks - PackerMidway Ford Western Star Truck Center7601 NE 38th St.Kansas City, MO 64161800-598-2285 • 816-455-3000Fax: [email protected]

Trucks - SwabbingMidway Ford Western Star Truck Center7601 NE 38th St.Kansas City, MO 64161800-598-2285 • 816-455-3000Fax: [email protected]

Trucks - VacuumBadger Vacuum Trucks2326 W St. Paul Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53233888-201-9166 • 414-344-9500Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69









Keith Huber, Inc.PO Box 3368Gulfport, MS 39505800-334-8237 • 228-832-0992 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 51

L.C. Tanks175 Cascade Dr.Paducah, KY 42003888-848-3727 • Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69

Midway Ford Western Star Truck Center7601 NE 38th St.Kansas City, MO 64161800-598-2285 • 816-455-3000 Fax: [email protected]

Moro USA, Inc.PO Box 632Union, MO 63084866-346-1169 • 412-269-4170 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 5






Super Products, LLC17000 W Cleveland Ave.New Berlin, WI 53151800-837-9711 • 262-784-7100 • Fax: 262-784-9561info@superproductscorp.comwww.superproductscorp.comSee ad on page 3




category listingsTri State Tank1201 W. 31st St.Kansas City, MO 64108888-281-9965 • 816-589-7040Fax: [email protected] ad on page 59


V.E. Enterprises, Inc.PO Box 369Springer, OK 73458800-234-2329 • 580-653-2918 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 23


Truck Parts/AccessoriesEnid Mack Sales5913 E. Owen K. GarriottEnid, OK 73702800-375-6225 • 580-234-0043Fax: [email protected] www.enidmack.comSee ad on page 39








Trucks - Asphalt/Concrete/MixerMidway Ford Western Star Truck Center7601 NE 38th St.Kansas City, MO 64161800-598-2285 • 816-455-3000Fax: [email protected]



Trucks - Bucket/Boom/CraneMidway Ford Western Star Truck Center7601 NE 38th St.Kansas City, MO 64161800-598-2285 • 816-455-3000Fax: [email protected]



Trucks - Cab & ChassisBadger Vacuum Trucks2326 W St. Paul Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53233888-201-9166 • 414-344-9500Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69




TOICO Industries3205 S Bouwhuis Dr.West Haven, UT 84401888-935-1133 • 801-393-4100 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 57




Trucks - Chemical/AcidITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc.8535 Mason Dixon Hwy.Meyersdale, PA 15552888-634-0080 • 814-634-0080Fax: [email protected] ad on page 9


Trucks - DumpBadger Vacuum Trucks2326 W St. Paul Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53233888-201-9166 • 414-344-9500Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69





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Trucks - PackerMidway Ford Western Star Truck Center7601 NE 38th St.Kansas City, MO 64161800-598-2285 • 816-455-3000Fax: [email protected]

Trucks - SwabbingMidway Ford Western Star Truck Center7601 NE 38th St.Kansas City, MO 64161800-598-2285 • 816-455-3000Fax: [email protected]

Trucks - VacuumBadger Vacuum Trucks2326 W St. Paul Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53233888-201-9166 • 414-344-9500Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69









Keith Huber, Inc.PO Box 3368Gulfport, MS 39505800-334-8237 • 228-832-0992 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 51



Moro USA, Inc.PO Box 632Union, MO 63084866-346-1169 • 412-269-4170 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 5






Super Products, LLC17000 W Cleveland Ave.New Berlin, WI 53151800-837-9711 • 262-784-7100 • Fax: 262-784-9561info@superproductscorp.comwww.superproductscorp.comSee ad on page 3




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category listingsTri State Tank1201 W. 31st St.Kansas City, MO 64108888-281-9965 • 816-589-7040Fax: [email protected] ad on page 59


V.E. Enterprises, Inc.PO Box 369Springer, OK 73458800-234-2329 • 580-653-2918 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 23


Truck Parts/AccessoriesEnid Mack Sales5913 E. Owen K. GarriottEnid, OK 73702800-375-6225 • 580-234-0043Fax: [email protected] www.enidmack.comSee ad on page 39








Trucks - Asphalt/Concrete/MixerMidway Ford Western Star Truck Center7601 NE 38th St.Kansas City, MO 64161800-598-2285 • 816-455-3000Fax: [email protected]



Trucks - Bucket/Boom/CraneMidway Ford Western Star Truck Center7601 NE 38th St.Kansas City, MO 64161800-598-2285 • 816-455-3000Fax: [email protected]



Trucks - Cab & ChassisBadger Vacuum Trucks2326 W St. Paul Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53233888-201-9166 • 414-344-9500Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69




TOICO Industries3205 S Bouwhuis Dr.West Haven, UT 84401888-935-1133 • 801-393-4100 Fax: [email protected] ad on page 57




Trucks - Chemical/AcidITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc.8535 Mason Dixon Hwy.Meyersdale, PA 15552888-634-0080 • 814-634-0080Fax: [email protected] ad on page 9


Trucks - DumpBadger Vacuum Trucks2326 W St. Paul Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53233888-201-9166 • 414-344-9500Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69





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Vacuum Trucks/Trailers Ind., Wet/dry, Non-Haz.Dragon Products Ltd.1655 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77701800-231-8198 • 409-833-2665Fax: [email protected] ad on page 15












MTC Tank & Waste Solutions, LLCPO Box 1026Temple, TX 76503800-367-5359 • 254-938-2564Fax: [email protected]











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Trucks - Water TankBadger Vacuum Trucks2326 W St. Paul Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53233888-201-9166 • 414-344-9500Fax: [email protected] ad on page 69












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Vacuum Pump Rebuilding/Repairs




Gardner Denver, Inc.1800 Gardner ExpresswayQuincy, IL 62305800-682-9868 • 217-222-5400 Fax: 217-228-8243www.GardnerDenverProducts.com








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Pure Technologies names mcDonalD regional manager

Pure Technologies named Bethany McDonald, P.E., west coast regional manager. She has 15 years experi-ence in engineering consulting, infrastructure condition assessment and the oil and gas industries. McDonald has a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Tulane University.

atlas adds to management team, support staff

Bill Warfield was named business development manager of geotechnical drilling and exploration for Atlas Copco Construction & Mining and Derek Anderson was appointed district manager for the South Central Region of Atlas Copco’s drilling solutions, rock drilling tools, surface drilling equipment, and geotechnical drilling and exploration product lines. Aaron Enthofen was named product support technician for Atlas Copco’s EDGE Drill Monitor product line and Scott L. Becker was appointed to the surface drilling equipment sales team at the company’s Baltimore store.

smitH flow Control names JoHnson sales manager

Smith Flow Control Ltd. named Bert Johnson sales manager. He brings 15 years experience to his position.

wJta-imCa ConferenCe sept. 19-21The 2011 WJTA-IMCA Conference and Expo will

be held Sept. 19-21 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Topics include Waterjet Technology – Basics and Beyond and Understanding the Power of Vacuum and How Industrial Vacuum Loaders Work, Sept. 19. Booth Camp sessions, covering contractors and customers, safety and technol-ogy, will be held Sept. 20-21. Exhibits and demonstrations will be held Sept. 20-21. For more information, call 314/241-1445; email [email protected] or visit www.wjta.org. gomC

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Product Spotlight

Whether it comes to hauling well pipe or transporting equipment, the fixed-neck oil field float trailer from Felling Trailers Inc. can be custom-built to meet specific needs, says Nathan Uphus, inside sales representative for Felling.

“You want a specific length, width, deck height – we’ll build it.” While no two trailers are exactly alike, model capacities range from 25

to 60 tons with 2- to 4-axle configurations.Standard equipment consists of a Sealco brand fully sealed wiring

harness, heavy-duty bent D-rings, LED lights, and Meritor axles with uni-mount hubs.

Trailer decks can be made of various woods and thicknesses, including 1 3/8- to 2-inch white oak or angelim-pedra (apitong), as well as 3/16- to 3/8-inch-thick steel diamond or smooth plate.

Options include heavy-duty tail roller, pin pockets, front pickup eye, hydraulic winch, 9- to 10-foot widths, movable king pin settings for various swing clearances, wide load lights, air-lift axles, air pop-up deck rollers, and folding landing gear.

Felling Trailers fab-ricates T-1 frame beams in-house using a laser cutting table and beam welder.

“We steel-gritblast all of our trailers and fully coat the trailer with two coats of paint and three topcoats,” Uphus says. The gritblasting ensures good adhesion for the polyurethane primer and paint that is allowed to flex with the trailer. Felling’s paint equip-ment includes a 65-foot down draft paint booth and electrostatic spraying equipment.

“What makes the trailer unique is the length, the width and the tail roll,” Uphus says. “The possibilities are endless. The trailer can be built to suit any customer’s needs.” 800/245-2809; www.felling.com.

Fixed-Neck Oil Field Float Trailer Offers Flexibility By Ed Wodalski

1. MSA IntroduceS IntellIgent gAS SenSorThe Ultima MOS-5 intelligent gas sensor from MSA is designed to detect ppm

levels of hydrogen sulfide and provide status indication and alarm outputs. Suitable for use in SIL 3 systems and approved by FM and CSA, features include one-person calibration, event logging via HART, wireless capability and four operating modes. 800/672-2222; www.msanet.com.

2. new PIg IntroduceS oIl-only AbSorbent MAtThe oil-only absorbent mat with Color Flare technology from New Pig Corp.

is designed to change color to reveal nearly invisible oil leaks. The mat has an outer spunbound layer that contains oil-indicating wax dots that dissolve to release dye and show where mineral oil or hydraulic fluid is leaking. Made for indoor or outdoor use, the mat is UV-resistant and repels water. 800/468-4647; www.newpig.com.

3. VAcAll IntroduceS AllSMArtFlow control SySteMThe AllSmartFlow CANbus control system from Vacall features a wired or wire-

less pendant and color LCD screen that enables operators to monitor such functions as engine performance, water flow and vacuum, as well as precise boom and reel adjustments. An automatic water pressure compensator delivers precise jetting ac-tion. 800/382-8302; www.vacallindustries.com.

4. ASAhI IntroduceS Pe100 bAll VAlVeThe PE100 ball valve from Asahi/America Inc. is made for gas, sewer and water

applications. Weighing 50 percent less than comparable metal valves, it features corrosion-resistant internal and external parts. The valve is available in 1- through 6-inch sizes and has a two-step planetary gear system for smooth opening and clos-ing. Suitable for belowground service, the valve’s SDR11 spigot ends are approved for maximum operating pressures of 230 psi for water and 150 psi for air or gas. Available in both metric and IPS sizes, the valves have NBR seals for air or gas and EPDM seals for fluids. 877/242-7244; www.asahi-america.com.

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5. Power AdheSIVeS IntroduceS hot Melt bondIng The hot melt system from Power Adhesives is made for bonding all types of pre-

cast concrete, replacing double-sided tape, solvent-based adhesives, bolting, nailing, silicone or other fastening systems. The one-step process requires no priming and secures a strong bond that sets almost instantly. The system includes Casttec precast adhesive and one of three TEC heavy-duty hot melt glue guns. 704/334-2425; www.poweradhesives.com.

6. lowell IntroduceS Suretork wrenchThe SureTork wrench from Lowell Corp. ensures nuts are properly torqued.

The wrench has a click-type torque handle with a quick-release socket head that accepts Lowell’s standard or extended reach sockets. The 20-inch wrench weighs 5 pounds with the head and one socket. Torque settings range from 30 to 150 ft-lbs. Torque values are fi eld adjustable in 1 ft-lb increments. Extended hex socket sizes range from 7/8 to 1 1/4 inches. Standard hex sizes range from 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches. Standard square sizes range from 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches. Metric sockets are available. 800/456-9355; www.lowellcorp.com.

7. cuSco IntroduceS MobIle lubrIcAtIon unIt

Mobile Lubrication and Waste Fluid Retrieval systems from Cusco, a Wastequip brand, are made for equipment servicing in the fi eld. The mobile units are equipped with seven different fl uid delivery systems along with grease dispenser, waste fl uid recovery and compressed air. 800/490-3541; www.wastequip-cusco.com.

IVc AddS longwAtch SoFtwAre to cAMerAS

Industrial Video and Control has added Longwatch video monitoring software to its latest line of industrial cameras. The software runs on a stand-alone PC or can be integrated with most HMI/SCADA platforms, enabling automation and process control operators and engineers to view live camera data on their HMI screens, pan-and-zoom cameras from the HMI, review archived video, link archived video with historian data and record what operators saw and did during an event at their HMI screens. 781/255-7400; www.longwatch.com.

8. cleAr coMPutIng IntroduceS gPS relAy IPhone APPThe GPS Relay iPhone app from Clear Computing adds location and time/

date confi rmation to its Stop-by-Stop Driver Reporting software. The app sends the driver’s latitude, longitude, street address, date and time along with a Google map when the driver sends work order status back to the offi ce or customer to confi rm completion of service. A full history of driver status information is maintained in the Total Activity Control operations management system. 732/747-0113; www.clearcomputing.com.

9. gorMAn-ruPP IntroduceS PrIMe AIre PluS PuMPThe Prime Aire Plus line of priming-assisted pumps from Gorman-Rupp is avail-

able with up to an 8-inch fl anged discharge, fl ows up to 4,950 gpm and heads to 475 feet. The pumps are designed for clear liquids and liquids containing large sol-ids. 419/755-1207; www.grpumps.com.

10. kAFko oFFerS oIl eAter degreASerOil Eater cleaner/degreaser from Kafko International Ltd. is an all-purpose,

highly concentrated, alkaline-based cleaner formulated to emulsify and disperse oil, grease, soil and grime. Made for use on equipment, tools, engines and parts in pres-sure washers, the biodegradable, noncorrosive, nontoxic and nonfl ammable cleaner contains no acids, abrasives or petroleum solvents. It is available in 1-, 5-, 30- and 55-gallon containers. 800/528-0334; www.oileater.com.

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Product Spotlight

Whether it comes to hauling well pipe or transporting equipment, the fixed-neck oil field float trailer from Felling Trailers Inc. can be custom-built to meet specific needs, says Nathan Uphus, inside sales representative for Felling.

“You want a specific length, width, deck height – we’ll build it.” While no two trailers are exactly alike, model capacities range from 25

to 60 tons with 2- to 4-axle configurations.Standard equipment consists of a Sealco brand fully sealed wiring

harness, heavy-duty bent D-rings, LED lights, and Meritor axles with uni-mount hubs.

Trailer decks can be made of various woods and thicknesses, including 1 3/8- to 2-inch white oak or angelim-pedra (apitong), as well as 3/16- to 3/8-inch-thick steel diamond or smooth plate.

Options include heavy-duty tail roller, pin pockets, front pickup eye, hydraulic winch, 9- to 10-foot widths, movable king pin settings for various swing clearances, wide load lights, air-lift axles, air pop-up deck rollers, and folding landing gear.

Felling Trailers fab-ricates T-1 frame beams in-house using a laser cutting table and beam welder.

“We steel-gritblast all of our trailers and fully coat the trailer with two coats of paint and three topcoats,” Uphus says. The gritblasting ensures good adhesion for the polyurethane primer and paint that is allowed to flex with the trailer. Felling’s paint equip-ment includes a 65-foot down draft paint booth and electrostatic spraying equipment.

“What makes the trailer unique is the length, the width and the tail roll,” Uphus says. “The possibilities are endless. The trailer can be built to suit any customer’s needs.” 800/245-2809; www.felling.com.

Fixed-Neck Oil Field Float Trailer Offers Flexibility By Ed Wodalski

1. MSA IntroduceS IntellIgent gAS SenSorThe Ultima MOS-5 intelligent gas sensor from MSA is designed to detect ppm

levels of hydrogen sulfide and provide status indication and alarm outputs. Suitable for use in SIL 3 systems and approved by FM and CSA, features include one-person calibration, event logging via HART, wireless capability and four operating modes. 800/672-2222; www.msanet.com.

2. new PIg IntroduceS oIl-only AbSorbent MAtThe oil-only absorbent mat with Color Flare technology from New Pig Corp.

is designed to change color to reveal nearly invisible oil leaks. The mat has an outer spunbound layer that contains oil-indicating wax dots that dissolve to release dye and show where mineral oil or hydraulic fluid is leaking. Made for indoor or outdoor use, the mat is UV-resistant and repels water. 800/468-4647; www.newpig.com.

3. VAcAll IntroduceS AllSMArtFlow control SySteMThe AllSmartFlow CANbus control system from Vacall features a wired or wire-

less pendant and color LCD screen that enables operators to monitor such functions as engine performance, water flow and vacuum, as well as precise boom and reel adjustments. An automatic water pressure compensator delivers precise jetting ac-tion. 800/382-8302; www.vacallindustries.com.

4. ASAhI IntroduceS Pe100 bAll VAlVeThe PE100 ball valve from Asahi/America Inc. is made for gas, sewer and water

applications. Weighing 50 percent less than comparable metal valves, it features corrosion-resistant internal and external parts. The valve is available in 1- through 6-inch sizes and has a two-step planetary gear system for smooth opening and clos-ing. Suitable for belowground service, the valve’s SDR11 spigot ends are approved for maximum operating pressures of 230 psi for water and 150 psi for air or gas. Available in both metric and IPS sizes, the valves have NBR seals for air or gas and EPDM seals for fluids. 877/242-7244; www.asahi-america.com.

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5. Power AdheSIVeS IntroduceS hot Melt bondIng The hot melt system from Power Adhesives is made for bonding all types of pre-

cast concrete, replacing double-sided tape, solvent-based adhesives, bolting, nailing, silicone or other fastening systems. The one-step process requires no priming and secures a strong bond that sets almost instantly. The system includes Casttec precast adhesive and one of three TEC heavy-duty hot melt glue guns. 704/334-2425; www.poweradhesives.com.

6. lowell IntroduceS Suretork wrenchThe SureTork wrench from Lowell Corp. ensures nuts are properly torqued.

The wrench has a click-type torque handle with a quick-release socket head that accepts Lowell’s standard or extended reach sockets. The 20-inch wrench weighs 5 pounds with the head and one socket. Torque settings range from 30 to 150 ft-lbs. Torque values are fi eld adjustable in 1 ft-lb increments. Extended hex socket sizes range from 7/8 to 1 1/4 inches. Standard hex sizes range from 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches. Standard square sizes range from 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches. Metric sockets are available. 800/456-9355; www.lowellcorp.com.

7. cuSco IntroduceS MobIle lubrIcAtIon unIt

Mobile Lubrication and Waste Fluid Retrieval systems from Cusco, a Wastequip brand, are made for equipment servicing in the fi eld. The mobile units are equipped with seven different fl uid delivery systems along with grease dispenser, waste fl uid recovery and compressed air. 800/490-3541; www.wastequip-cusco.com.

IVc AddS longwAtch SoFtwAre to cAMerAS

Industrial Video and Control has added Longwatch video monitoring software to its latest line of industrial cameras. The software runs on a stand-alone PC or can be integrated with most HMI/SCADA platforms, enabling automation and process control operators and engineers to view live camera data on their HMI screens, pan-and-zoom cameras from the HMI, review archived video, link archived video with historian data and record what operators saw and did during an event at their HMI screens. 781/255-7400; www.longwatch.com.

8. cleAr coMPutIng IntroduceS gPS relAy IPhone APPThe GPS Relay iPhone app from Clear Computing adds location and time/

date confi rmation to its Stop-by-Stop Driver Reporting software. The app sends the driver’s latitude, longitude, street address, date and time along with a Google map when the driver sends work order status back to the offi ce or customer to confi rm completion of service. A full history of driver status information is maintained in the Total Activity Control operations management system. 732/747-0113; www.clearcomputing.com.

9. gorMAn-ruPP IntroduceS PrIMe AIre PluS PuMPThe Prime Aire Plus line of priming-assisted pumps from Gorman-Rupp is avail-

able with up to an 8-inch fl anged discharge, fl ows up to 4,950 gpm and heads to 475 feet. The pumps are designed for clear liquids and liquids containing large sol-ids. 419/755-1207; www.grpumps.com.

10. kAFko oFFerS oIl eAter degreASerOil Eater cleaner/degreaser from Kafko International Ltd. is an all-purpose,

highly concentrated, alkaline-based cleaner formulated to emulsify and disperse oil, grease, soil and grime. Made for use on equipment, tools, engines and parts in pres-sure washers, the biodegradable, noncorrosive, nontoxic and nonfl ammable cleaner contains no acids, abrasives or petroleum solvents. It is available in 1-, 5-, 30- and 55-gallon containers. 800/528-0334; www.oileater.com.

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11. coxreelS IntroduceS deF hoSe reelSDiesel exhaust fluid hose reels from Coxreels have a stainless steel

external full-flow swivel and chemical-resistant Viton seals for safe and reli-able dispensing. The reel is available in heavy-duty, single-pedestal (SH Se-ries) or supreme-duty, dual-pedestal (T Series) configurations that handle up to 75 feet of 3/4-inch or 50 feet of 1-inch I.D. DEF hose. Both designs have Super Hub dual-axle support systems for increased stability. Models are available with standard spring retraction and EZ-Coil controlled retrac-tion systems. 800/269-7335; www.coxreels.com.

Snyder InduStrIeS IntroduceS cheMIcAl InjectIon tAnkThe Chemical Injection Tank System from Snyder Industries includes

a complete tank, stand and containment basin. Designed to capture spills and leaks, the tank, stand and basin are made of corrosion-resistant poly-ethylene. Tanks are available in 125-, 225- and 335-gallon sizes. The en-closed containment basin provides 110 percent containment of the tank and has a pump mount with 2- and 3-inch connections for items such as solar panels. Other tank sizes and styles are available. 888/422-8683; www.snydernet.com.

12. Atek IntroduceS tAnkScAn MonItorIng SySteMThe TankScan TS7000 remote level-monitoring system from ATEK

Products LLC measures levels of chemicals, fuel, oil, petroleum and other liquids stored in tanks and sends level data to inventory managers. The system includes battery-powered tank-level monitors, one or more controllers and software that provides data via a local PC or Web-based platform on 30 tanks. 866/879-2835; www.atekcompanies.com.

hIno truckS IntroduceS reMote Fleet MAnAgeMent SySteM

The HINO INSIGHT Web-based location and telematics fleet man-agement system from Hino Trucks provides route tracking, geofencing, vehicle administration and maintenance, as well as diagnostic alerts, fleet performance dashboard reporting and remote door unlock telemetry. 248/699-9300; www.hino.com.

13. trAnSFer Flow IntroduceS rePlAceMent Fuel tAnk

The 50-gallon replacement fuel tank from Transfer Flow Inc. is de-signed for the 2011 Ford diesel crew cab short wheelbase pickup. The powder-coated tank is made from 12- and 14-gauge aluminized steel for corrosion resistance and strength, and baffled for extra support. Installa-tion hardware is included. 530/893-5209; www.transferflow.com. GOMC

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11. coxreelS IntroduceS deF hoSe reelSDiesel exhaust fluid hose reels from Coxreels have a stainless steel

external full-flow swivel and chemical-resistant Viton seals for safe and reli-able dispensing. The reel is available in heavy-duty, single-pedestal (SH Se-ries) or supreme-duty, dual-pedestal (T Series) configurations that handle up to 75 feet of 3/4-inch or 50 feet of 1-inch I.D. DEF hose. Both designs have Super Hub dual-axle support systems for increased stability. Models are available with standard spring retraction and EZ-Coil controlled retrac-tion systems. 800/269-7335; www.coxreels.com.

Snyder InduStrIeS IntroduceS cheMIcAl InjectIon tAnkThe Chemical Injection Tank System from Snyder Industries includes

a complete tank, stand and containment basin. Designed to capture spills and leaks, the tank, stand and basin are made of corrosion-resistant poly-ethylene. Tanks are available in 125-, 225- and 335-gallon sizes. The en-closed containment basin provides 110 percent containment of the tank and has a pump mount with 2- and 3-inch connections for items such as solar panels. Other tank sizes and styles are available. 888/422-8683; www.snydernet.com.

12. Atek IntroduceS tAnkScAn MonItorIng SySteMThe TankScan TS7000 remote level-monitoring system from ATEK

Products LLC measures levels of chemicals, fuel, oil, petroleum and other liquids stored in tanks and sends level data to inventory managers. The system includes battery-powered tank-level monitors, one or more controllers and software that provides data via a local PC or Web-based platform on 30 tanks. 866/879-2835; www.atekcompanies.com.

hIno truckS IntroduceS reMote Fleet MAnAgeMent SySteM

The HINO INSIGHT Web-based location and telematics fleet man-agement system from Hino Trucks provides route tracking, geofencing, vehicle administration and maintenance, as well as diagnostic alerts, fleet performance dashboard reporting and remote door unlock telemetry. 248/699-9300; www.hino.com.

13. trAnSFer Flow IntroduceS rePlAceMent Fuel tAnk

The 50-gallon replacement fuel tank from Transfer Flow Inc. is de-signed for the 2011 Ford diesel crew cab short wheelbase pickup. The powder-coated tank is made from 12- and 14-gauge aluminized steel for corrosion resistance and strength, and baffled for extra support. Installa-tion hardware is included. 530/893-5209; www.transferflow.com. GOMC

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BLOWERS

Roots 27” 1021 PD blower & Roots 824 PD. In stock, ready to ship or install. www.Vacu-umSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GBM)

Distributor/Dealer offering Direct Bolt-In Re-placements for Hibon VTB and SIAV series blowers and vacuum pumps. Blowertech Ltd., 780-466-4716; toll free 1-866-466-4716; www.blowertech.ca. (PG07)

JETTERS-TRAILER

Xtreme Flow Hot/Cold Jetter! Model# HJ2TA8536, tandem axle trailer, 35 HP Van-guard 8.5 gpm @ 3,600 psi, 325 gal. water tank, 300’ hose, General pump. List $27,995. Fully loaded! Call for special pricing! 800-213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com. (GBM)

JET VACS

2008 Sterling LT7501 with a VacAll AJV1015, 10-yd. debris body, 1500 gallon water, com-bination vacuum/jetting unit. (Stock #13366) www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GMB)

1988 Ford L8000 Vac: Ford @ 210 hp, A/T, 81K miles, 6K hours, spring susp., spoke wheels, Vac-Con body, Cummins showing 1,292 hrs., s/n: V290T-0488186.....................................................$22,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

1999 Sterling cab and chassis with Vactor 2100 combination vacuum loader and high pressure sewer cleaning system. (Stock #2129V) www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GBM)

1990 Ford L8000 S/A Vac: 7.4L diesel, jetter, 1,021 hours on unit, 59K miles, A/T, Vactor 2110 body, Model 4-764-180, s/n: 90-9-4016, 4000 cfm, 60 gallons gtm @ 2000 psi. .....................................$39,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

JET VACS

1998 Ford LT8501: Cummins diesel, 147K miles. 237" WB, 2,824 hours on reel, Safe Jet vac body, push-bottom a/t, spring susp., disc wheels. .....................$59,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

Mini Jet “N” Vac/Hydro Excavators. Perfect for: Vertical Hole Drilling/Pot Holing/Vacuum-ing. For details call 1-800-213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com. (GBM)

1996 Ford F800 w/Vactor 2103: Cum-mins @ 175 hp, Fuller FS5306A, 177" WB, 9,000/17,500 axles, Vactor 2103-16 mini-vac 1600 cfm, s/n: 96-01V-5720.....................................................$29,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

POSITIONS AVAILABLESALES REPS WANTED: Check details on our website www.gapvax.com or send re-sume to [email protected]. (G07)

PUMPS - VACUUMDistributor/Dealer offering Direct Bolt-In Re-placements for Hibon VTB and SIAV series blowers and vacuum pumps. Blowertech Ltd., 780-466-4716; toll free 1-866-466-4716; www.blowertech.ca. (PG07)

Buy & Sell all makes and models, new & used vacuum pumps & high pressure water pumps, and good used replacement parts. Call for an inventory sheet and save. www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GBM)

RENTAL EqUIPMENTLiquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-nation jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All available for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly rentals. VSI Rentals, LLC, (888)VAC-UNIT (822-8648) www.vsirentals llc.com. (GBM)

TANkS/VACUUM EqUIPMENT

Vacuum Tanks - New: Sizes range from 1,900-4,000 gallons. Many options available. If you want a quality tank at the best price give me a call. I will make you a deal. Delivery available. www.JEagleTanks.com or Jerry at 800-721-2774. (GBM)

New custom vacuum truck bodies built to your specifications. 60 to 110 bbl tanks. Mounted or shipped directly to you. New and used truck locating services. 800-545-0174. LMT Inc. www.tanksandpumps.com. (GBM)

VACUUM LOADERS

1999 International heavy spec with Guz-zler ace wet/dry industrial vacuum loader. 8” top load boom truck is in excellent condition! (Stock #7390V) www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GBM)

1995 International Paystar 5000 Vac Truck: Cummins M11, Fuller 8-spd., lockers, 340" WB, PTO, disc wheels, 22.5 tires, spring susp., 1995 Pesvac 3200 gal. tank, 32,000# max load, s/n: PVSDH-3200-0595 ................... $89,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

2001 International 2674 Vac Truck: C-10, 10-spd., shows 103K miles. 6x4, 258" WB, 20/44 axles, spring susp., disc wheels, 22.5 tires, 2000 Guzzler body, model ACE. ............................... $99,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

1978 Mack Vac Truck: Mack diesel, M/T, 10,500/19,040 axles, camelback susp., spoke wheels, 22.5 tires. .$24,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

VACUUM TRAILERS

2007 Ring-O-Matic 750 High CFM Vac Trailer: Cat 3024 @ 50 HP, 696 hours, liquid-cooled, 750 gallon cap.,. 850 CFM lobe style blower, 20,860# GVW ......................................... $29,500

715-546-2680 WI CBM

2004 Vermeer E550 Vac Trailer: 500 gallon evacuator, 725 hours, Duetz 4 cyl, 220 gal. water tank, mounted on 13' trailer. ........................................ $24,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

2004 Vermeer E550: 500 gallon evacu-ator, Duetz 4 cyl, 220 gal. water tank, triplex pump .............................. $24,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

VACUUM TRUCkS

2004 Sterling Vac Truck: Cat C-7 en-gine, 300 hp, Fuller 8LL, lockers, 222" WB, PTO, double frame, spring susp., 18/46 axles, cruise, 109K miles $89,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

WATER TRUCkS

2011 Freightliner M2 112 cab and chassis with new 4600 US gallon carbon steel vac-uum tank and Masport HXL400WV vacuum pressure pump. (Stock #13464) www.Vacu umSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GBM)

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The most intelligent operating system in the industry.

EXPERTISE

TECHNOLOGY

RESPONSIBILITY

969 Hall Park Drive • Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 • Tel: 904-284-4200 • Fax: 904-284-3305 • [email protected]

Vac-Con is a subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company.

What makes the Omnibus Control System the most intelligent operating system

in the industry? Because one simple control operates ALL the vacuum and water

system functions of the Vac-Con Combination Sewer Cleaner. This coordination of

systems allows you to use only as much power as is needed, saving time and fuel

expended on the job.

The Omnibus Control System is precise, economical, and expandable. Not to

mention it’s backed by a worldwide network of trained distributors.

Omnibus is what happens when you blend the power of experience with the

power of technology. For more information visit

Knowledge is power

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BLOWERS

Roots 27” 1021 PD blower & Roots 824 PD. In stock, ready to ship or install. www.Vacu-umSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GBM)

Distributor/Dealer offering Direct Bolt-In Re-placements for Hibon VTB and SIAV series blowers and vacuum pumps. Blowertech Ltd., 780-466-4716; toll free 1-866-466-4716; www.blowertech.ca. (PG07)

JETTERS-TRAILER

Xtreme Flow Hot/Cold Jetter! Model# HJ2TA8536, tandem axle trailer, 35 HP Van-guard 8.5 gpm @ 3,600 psi, 325 gal. water tank, 300’ hose, General pump. List $27,995. Fully loaded! Call for special pricing! 800-213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com. (GBM)

JET VACS

2008 Sterling LT7501 with a VacAll AJV1015, 10-yd. debris body, 1500 gallon water, com-bination vacuum/jetting unit. (Stock #13366) www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GMB)

1988 Ford L8000 Vac: Ford @ 210 hp, A/T, 81K miles, 6K hours, spring susp., spoke wheels, Vac-Con body, Cummins showing 1,292 hrs., s/n: V290T-0488186.....................................................$22,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

1999 Sterling cab and chassis with Vactor 2100 combination vacuum loader and high pressure sewer cleaning system. (Stock #2129V) www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GBM)

1990 Ford L8000 S/A Vac: 7.4L diesel, jetter, 1,021 hours on unit, 59K miles, A/T, Vactor 2110 body, Model 4-764-180, s/n: 90-9-4016, 4000 cfm, 60 gallons gtm @ 2000 psi. .....................................$39,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

JET VACS

1998 Ford LT8501: Cummins diesel, 147K miles. 237" WB, 2,824 hours on reel, Safe Jet vac body, push-bottom a/t, spring susp., disc wheels. .....................$59,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

Mini Jet “N” Vac/Hydro Excavators. Perfect for: Vertical Hole Drilling/Pot Holing/Vacuum-ing. For details call 1-800-213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com. (GBM)

1996 Ford F800 w/Vactor 2103: Cum-mins @ 175 hp, Fuller FS5306A, 177" WB, 9,000/17,500 axles, Vactor 2103-16 mini-vac 1600 cfm, s/n: 96-01V-5720.....................................................$29,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

POSITIONS AVAILABLESALES REPS WANTED: Check details on our website www.gapvax.com or send re-sume to [email protected]. (G07)

PUMPS - VACUUMDistributor/Dealer offering Direct Bolt-In Re-placements for Hibon VTB and SIAV series blowers and vacuum pumps. Blowertech Ltd., 780-466-4716; toll free 1-866-466-4716; www.blowertech.ca. (PG07)

Buy & Sell all makes and models, new & used vacuum pumps & high pressure water pumps, and good used replacement parts. Call for an inventory sheet and save. www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GBM)

RENTAL EqUIPMENTLiquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-nation jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All available for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly rentals. VSI Rentals, LLC, (888)VAC-UNIT (822-8648) www.vsirentals llc.com. (GBM)

TANkS/VACUUM EqUIPMENT

Vacuum Tanks - New: Sizes range from 1,900-4,000 gallons. Many options available. If you want a quality tank at the best price give me a call. I will make you a deal. Delivery available. www.JEagleTanks.com or Jerry at 800-721-2774. (GBM)

New custom vacuum truck bodies built to your specifications. 60 to 110 bbl tanks. Mounted or shipped directly to you. New and used truck locating services. 800-545-0174. LMT Inc. www.tanksandpumps.com. (GBM)

VACUUM LOADERS

1999 International heavy spec with Guz-zler ace wet/dry industrial vacuum loader. 8” top load boom truck is in excellent condition! (Stock #7390V) www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GBM)

1995 International Paystar 5000 Vac Truck: Cummins M11, Fuller 8-spd., lockers, 340" WB, PTO, disc wheels, 22.5 tires, spring susp., 1995 Pesvac 3200 gal. tank, 32,000# max load, s/n: PVSDH-3200-0595 ................... $89,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

2001 International 2674 Vac Truck: C-10, 10-spd., shows 103K miles. 6x4, 258" WB, 20/44 axles, spring susp., disc wheels, 22.5 tires, 2000 Guzzler body, model ACE. ............................... $99,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

1978 Mack Vac Truck: Mack diesel, M/T, 10,500/19,040 axles, camelback susp., spoke wheels, 22.5 tires. .$24,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

VACUUM TRAILERS

2007 Ring-O-Matic 750 High CFM Vac Trailer: Cat 3024 @ 50 HP, 696 hours, liquid-cooled, 750 gallon cap.,. 850 CFM lobe style blower, 20,860# GVW ......................................... $29,500

715-546-2680 WI CBM

2004 Vermeer E550 Vac Trailer: 500 gallon evacuator, 725 hours, Duetz 4 cyl, 220 gal. water tank, mounted on 13' trailer. ........................................ $24,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

2004 Vermeer E550: 500 gallon evacu-ator, Duetz 4 cyl, 220 gal. water tank, triplex pump .............................. $24,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

VACUUM TRUCkS

2004 Sterling Vac Truck: Cat C-7 en-gine, 300 hp, Fuller 8LL, lockers, 222" WB, PTO, double frame, spring susp., 18/46 axles, cruise, 109K miles $89,500

715-546-2680 WI GBM

WATER TRUCkS

2011 Freightliner M2 112 cab and chassis with new 4600 US gallon carbon steel vac-uum tank and Masport HXL400WV vacuum pressure pump. (Stock #13464) www.Vacu umSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (GBM)

It’s EASY to submit your classified ad ONLINE!

Just go to: www.gomcmag.comClick on Classifieds; Place a

Classified Ad; Fill in the Online Form!

The most intelligent operating system in the industry.

EXPERTISE

TECHNOLOGY

RESPONSIBILITY

969 Hall Park Drive • Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 • Tel: 904-284-4200 • Fax: 904-284-3305 • [email protected]

Vac-Con is a subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company.

What makes the Omnibus Control System the most intelligent operating system

in the industry? Because one simple control operates ALL the vacuum and water

system functions of the Vac-Con Combination Sewer Cleaner. This coordination of

systems allows you to use only as much power as is needed, saving time and fuel

expended on the job.

The Omnibus Control System is precise, economical, and expandable. Not to

mention it’s backed by a worldwide network of trained distributors.

Omnibus is what happens when you blend the power of experience with the

power of technology. For more information visit

Knowledge is power

1986 2011

Booth1202

www.vac-con.com/omnibus.html

NO COMPROMISE At Armstrong Equipment, we believe life

and business require certain compromises, but not on those

things on which your business and family depend. A beautiful,

new and shiny vacuum truck with a burned out pump is nothing

more than uncomfortable transportation at four miles per gallon.

Your customers depend on you! Your employees depend on

you! Your family depends on you!

We think you should be able to depend on us! That is why we sell

the most dependable vacuum pumps, parts, valves and tank

components available. When it comes to quality and reliability in

the tools that make your business successful, there should be:

“No Co mprom ise.”

We proudly stock Masport, Jurop, NVE, Condé, Fruitland and

G-D Wittig vacuum pumps, Sutorbilt blowers, Garnet Instruments

SeeLevel gauges, Clearfl ow Heavy Duty valves and most other

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provide replacement pumps and repair kits for most major

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