Inside the April 2012 Issue of Gas, Oil & Mining Contractor

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Cover Story: The Sludge Busters

Rising to meet any challenge, Allerion Oilfield Services cleans and maintains aboveground storage tanks with an eye to extracting usable oil

Tech Perspective: Rugged and Ready?

With narrow, washboard roads, hill after hill to climb and some nasty weather thrown in for good measure, truckers running the Marcellus Shale region should consider heavy-hauler upgrades to keep rigs roadworthy

Safety First: Back to Basics

Sometimes the simplest safety issues are the most important ones to address with care and conviction

Money Machines: It’s a Blast

AIMM Technologies tames tough scale found in oil-processing heat exchanger tubes using the Armadillo from Aqua Sales

Product Roundup: Incredible Bulk

Whether it’s hauling wastewater or hydroexcavating spoils, these beefy trucks and accessories have what it takes to carry heavy loads and equipment efficiently

April Industry News

Stellar hires customer service representative; Manitou Forklifts, Americas join forces; OMB Valves locates in Texas; Industrial Scientific moves to new facility; OPW Fluid names Wei VP-Asia/Pacific; D & W Diesel builds addition to production center; Hino receives customer satisfaction recognition; J&J; Truck hires regional sales manager; Kenworth names 2012 Dealer Council; Plibrico adds Guy Nielsen Co. to contractor network; Polar names Painter president; Bullseye Pipe adds tank division

Editor's Notebook: Working for the 500-pound Gorilla

Serving high-profile clients, you have to perform every day or risk being replaced by another contractor who promises to do better

Expo: Pathway to Profits

Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo exhibitors use the big stage in Indianapolis to unveil the latest industry products and innovations

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