might read about a tool that youve never thought about for your company and an entrepreneurial light

bulb goes on. Suddenly youve discovered a new revenue stream and the profits multiply. But Money Machines has to be a twoway street to be a successful feature. If you take away valuable information about a tool someone else is using one month, maybe you should offer your own experience on a favorite piece of equipment in your yard. Its only fair. Drop me a line and drop some information about your Money Machine. Let us share your success story. When you give something, you get back in return. So the Good Book says. In the case of being interviewed for a Contractor Profile feature, a small time commitment can be rewarded in many ways. First of all, by sharing some of your most effective business strategies, you will feel good about
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helping others, just the way an industry mentor might have helped you at one time or another. Youll earn good will and thats worth more than you might think. Also, a profile story gets your name out in a broader industry setting. Its one piece of a reputation-building puzzle that may help you attract new clients and solidify the relationships you have with existing customers. Everyone will see your well-maintained equipment, learn about your crack staff and read about your customer service philosophy. GIVE ME A SHOUT Whichever feature in GOMC strikes a chord with you, shoot me a message and well get working on a story. I look forward to hearing from you! GOMC

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OrencO sysTems Inc.

POwerblankeT llc

seI IndusTrIes Inc.

synder IndusTrIes Inc.

Transcube

level controls, integrated auxiliary oil collection tanks and pumps, sludge pumpout systems and alarms are available. 713/699-0152; www.flotrend.com.

Husky Portable Containment

Bladder tanks from Husky Portable Containment are manufactured from XR, PVC or urethane to meet military or commercial specifications and are available in sizes from 25 to 50,000 gallons. Fittings include NSF 61 PVC, aluminum, stainless steel and brass from 0.75 to 6 inches in diameter. Features include all stainless steel hardware, access panels, maneuvering straps near the corners and every 5 feet down the sides, flame arrestors, double T-style vents and mushroom vents. Storage bags are included. Options include field repair kits, ground covers and sunscreens. 800/260-9950; www.huskyportable.com.

outer shell and are secured with adjustable nylon straps. The blanket heaters can be used on metal and plastic containers to help maintain flow, viscosity and workability. Manufactured to UL/CSA safety standards, the wraps are available in 275- and 330-gallon sizes and fit most standard industry totes. Custom sizes are available. The 120-volt heaters include an adjustable thermostat controller. 877/398-7407; www.powerblanket.com.

sei industries inC.

Collapsible frac tanks from SEI Industries Inc. ensure isolation from soil and water and are easy to transport. One semi trailer can transport 24 tanks with a combined storage capacity of 1.2 million gallons (28,800 barrels). Designed for the oil and gas industry, one tank can store 50,000 gallons (1,200 barrels). The safety-orange tanks are made from a high-strength, abrasion- and chemical-resistant fabric that withstands temperatures to -58 degrees F and can be used with constantly heated fluids up to 162 degrees F. The optional Frac Tank Deployment System quickly rolls and unrolls tanks with minimum staff. 866/570-3473; www.sei-ind.com.

orenCo systems inC.

Watertight, insulated T-Max portable storage tanks from Orenco Systems Inc. range from 5,000- to 15,000-gallon capacity. The chemical-resistant, fiberglass containers come in 14- to 42-foot lengths, weigh between 4,000 and 12,000 pounds and are approximately 7.5 feet wide and 8.5 feet tall. Units can be transported by truck, rail, cargo container, helicopter or other aircraft. Molded in a single piece, tanks have 4-inch, foam-cored fiberglass walls. The foam core has an estimated insulation value of R-25. Tanks withstand temperatures from -60 to 125 degrees F. Custom access equipment and railings are available, as are electrical control panels, pre-installed pump packages, anti-buoyancy devices and custom colors. 800/348-9843; www.orenco.com.

snyder industries inC.

Horizontal chemical injection tanks from Snyder Industries Inc. are available in 125-, 225- and 335-gallon sizes (other sizes available) and feature corrosion-resistant polyethylene stands. Containment basins provide 110 percent tank containment and are enclosed to keep out debris and animals. The basins have a pump mount and 2- and 3-inch female threaded connection for items such as solar panels. 402/467-5221; www.snydernet.com.

Powerblanket llC
Flexible, wrap-around tote heaters from Powerblanket LLC warm IBC totes and other portable bulk containers. Utilizing GreenHeat technology, the wraps create a barrier of heat around the tote to insulate and protect a variety of temperature-sensitive materials. The energy-efficient system provides uniform heat distribution. Lightweight blankets have a winter-proof and water-resistant
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transCube
The double-walled TCL50 transportable fuel tank from Transcube provides 110-percent secondary containment of the inner containers total capacity. With a capacity of 1,240 gallons, the tanks are UL 142 certified for diesel fuel storage. All fill ports, pumps, fittings and connections are housed at the (continued)
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