Inside the September 2011 Issue of Gas, Oil & Mining Contractor

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Cover Story: Take it to the Limit

Specializing in the design, installation and operation of containerized wastewater treatment systems, Canadian Shield beats harsh weather and meets tough environmental standards in the Great White North

Building the Business: Move That Material

GOM support service contractors demand more reliable and power-efficient slurry pumps to keep pace with recent advances in many areas of resource processing

Safety First: It’s Serious Business

In considering trench safety, it’s important to remember that in cave-ins, earth is not friendly

Product Roundup: Dependability on the Line

When it comes to moving slurry, recirculating drilling fluids or handling high heads, there’s a pump with the power and precision to get the job done

Product Spotlight: Versatile Low Rider Trailer Allows for Larger Loads

September Product News

Featured new products.

On the Money: The ‘S’ Has It

When it’s time to incorporate, the S Corporation form offers a number of advantages – and raises a few caution flags, too

Money Machines: He’s Mr. Clean

With his Hot and Mighty General mobile jetting system in tow, support services contractor Trenton Meyer is an oilrig-washing master

September Industry News

Ditch Witch Presents Dealership, Sales Awards; Control Chief Celebrates 40th Anniversary; Godwin Pumps Opens California Branch; Blowertech Named North American Distributor; Stellar Finalizes Acquisition of Kiefer Built Assets; Hydro-Thermal Receives Export Achievement Award; Boak Joins PureLine as Procurement Manager; Aquatech de Las Americas Launches Website; WOMA Sells Controlling Interest to Karcher; Vermeer Forms Alliance with Pioneer One; Ohio Positioned to Serve Natural Gas Industry; Elastec/American Marine; McElroy Adds International Distributors; STW Resources Acquires JNC Energy Systems; Coxreels Expands Manufacturing Capabilities; Gorman-Rupp Names Knudsen Eastern District Manager-Engineered Systems; Hydroflo Pumps Names Skinner President; Synagro Acquires Drilling Solutions

Editor's Notebook: Keeping the Best and Brightest

A combination of advancement opportunities, financial incentives and industry image building will help you hold on to star employees

Building the Business: Improve Quality First

Not that you should give up your marketing budget, but improving your service is the first step to landing more customers

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