Industry News Week 5/20/18

July 27, 2018
Express Blower Inc. hires general manager

SWS compiled business updates on the storm water and erosion control industries:

2018 Pollution Prevention Summit

The deadline is approaching for the call for speakers for the 2018 Pollution Prevention Summit. The summit will be held September 13 to 14, 2018, at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, Calif., and abstracts are due May 31, 2018. Hosted by Mapistry, the two-day event will cover storm water, SPCC, and hazardous materials through workshops, panel discussions, collaborative roundtables, and sessions hosted by industry leaders and regulators. The event promises to provide insight into the latest technology and trends in storm water management and hazardous materials compliance. Find more information at the event’s website.

Hanes Geo Components Acquires DDD Erosion Control

Hanes Geo Components, based in Winston Salem, N.C., announced the acquisition of DDD Erosion Control of Ashburn, Ga. Hanes Geo Components distributes geotextile and erosion control products throughout 40 North American distribution locations, and DDD Erosion Control manufactures and distributes Silt Fence. The companies hope the collaboration will lead to increased distribution throughout Southern Georgia and Northern Florida.

Express Blower Inc. Hires General Manager

Express Blower Inc. hired Mike Dyer as its general manager. This newly created position will oversee day-to-day operations and work towards meeting manufacturing, purchasing and engineering systems demands. With more than 25 years of product engineering and project management experience, Dyer will bring organizational leadership skills to the roll. Dyer holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. For more information, visit Express Blower’s website.

Fabco’s Fabguard Registered in California

Fabco Ind. Inc. announced its product Fabguard, an anti-microbial pesticide, is registered in the state of California in addition to 17 other storm water markets. Fabguard holds pesticide registration with the U.S. EPA, as well as Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Vermont. The product is a solution for reducing coliform bacteria in storm water, industrial wastewater and municipal wastewater applications. More information can be found on Fabco’s website.