News and Press — September 1, 2014SWANA Announces Officers for FY 2015 International BoardThe Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) officially announced its International Board Officers for FY 2015 at its annual WASTECON® conference. SWANA held elections from June to July to seat its new International Board Officers. SWANA members were given the opportunity to vote on the Election of International Board Officers, Bylaw Amendments, Private Sector Directors, […] News and Press — September 1, 2014
News and Press — September 1, 2014DURABAC ACQUIRES INPAKDurabac, a Granby based company, has acquired Inpak, designer and maker of the Détritube, an aluminum refuse and recyclables collection body built for residential circuits. Established in 2010, Inpak Vehicles has invested several hundred thousand dollars to develop a unique and innovative waste collection system, made entirely from aluminum. The company has recently run into […] News and Press — September 1, 2014
News and Press — September 1, 2014Burns & McDonnell’s Solid Waste Team Awarded Design-Build Project at Minnesota Recycling FacilityBurns & McDonnell’s Minneapolis-St. Paul Solid Waste and Resource Recovery Group is helping bring national recycling trends local by retrofitting McLeod County’s recycling facility, located in Minnesota, through a new design-build project. The retrofit will support the building’s transition from five-sort to single stream recycling, addressing local demand for increased sustainability and greater convenience for […] News and Press — September 1, 2014
News and Press — August 26, 2014Peterbilt Technician Institute Expands To Chicagoland Universal Technical Institute CampusAfter graduating its first class of students earlier this year, the Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) has expanded to a second location in Lisle, Ill., with classes beginning this week. Peterbilt Motors Company teamed with Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to create the comprehensive technician training program last year at UTI’s Dallas campus. Applications for enrollment are […] News and Press — August 26, 2014
News and Press — August 25, 2014Waste Management Awards Keep America Beautiful Affiliates with Think Green® GrantsKeep America Beautiful (KAB), a nonprofit that brings people together to build and sustain vibrant communities, and Waste Management announces that $10,000 Think Green® Grants were being awarded to eight KAB community-based affiliates across the country. The Waste Management Think Green® Grants are part of the environmental services company’s commitment to encourage the development and […] News and Press — August 25, 2014
News and Press — August 25, 2014Terry Schweitzer Joins GBB as Vice PresidentGershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) announces that Terry B. Schweitzer has joined the firm as Vice President. Mr. Schweitzer has more than 19 years of experience in the solid waste management industry, working with major private-sector waste collection firms. He has extensive experience in collection operations and management that spans residential, commercial, industrial, landfill, […] News and Press — August 25, 2014
News and Press — August 25, 2014Finn Is Focusing On CustomersFINN Corporation, manufacturing landscape and erosion control equipment, welcomes several new members to its organization as it looks towards increased market share and greater industry leadership. Greg Lee has accepted the position of Vice President Sales, Marketing & Aftermarket. Lee joins FINN with more than 20 years of experience in industrial product and mobile equipment […] News and Press — August 25, 2014
News and Press — August 13, 2014Expanding Into Your Already Too-Small FacilityFacilities Planning Expanding Into Your Already Too-Small Facility Many facilities can be modified and upgraded at a much smaller cost than building a new facility. By following these five steps, you will know in about six weeks whether or not your changes, upgrades and budget are feasible and how it can affect your operations in […] News and Press — August 13, 2014
News and Press — August 12, 2014Skills and Experiences Are Irrelevant When Hiring“A candidate’s ability to apply their skills is what counts.” Brad Remillard Just to clarify, the word is “irrelevant.” It doesn’t read “not important.” There is a difference between something being relevant and being important. Of course, having the right skills and experiences are important to performing the job, just not relevant when hiring. Skills […] News and Press — August 12, 2014
News and Press — August 12, 2014Change is a Process, Not an Event Five Tips for Successfully Navigating the “People” Side of Change“By recognizing that change is a process, you will be in a better position to successfully manage the “people” side of change, significantly increasing the odds of creating successful change.” Curt Wang Is your organization rolling out a major change? Restructures, mergers, acquisitions, new systems and new business lines are the norm as companies move […] News and Press — August 12, 2014
