The newest portable sanitation-related products were on display at the 28th Annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International in Louisville, Ky., Feb. 28 to March 1.
The event, held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, attracted 11,415 attendees representing 4,688 companies and municipal agencies. The record total of 562 exhibitors included producers of portable restrooms, upscale restroom trailers vacuum trucks and every conceivable accessory for PROs. Here is a sampling of products to hit the Expo show floor for the first time:
Dual Height Hand Sanitizer
Filling a need for convenient hand sanitizers for children and the disabled, PolyJohn Enterprises Corp. introduces a dual-height SaniStand. The two-up, two-down system with offset foam sanitizer dispensers conveniently serves two adults and two children or disabled individuals. The unit uses drop-in bags of non-alcohol hand sanitizer from PolyJohn’s Rid-It line of products. 800/292-1305; www.polyjohn.com.
Family Friendly Restroom
The Family Room enhanced access unit from PolyPortables Inc. features a wall-mounted, reinforced Koala baby changing station, extra hooks, trash can, a corner-mounted toilet with 40-gallon tank (60-gallon tank optional), motion-activated lights (soon to be converted to LED technology), hand sanitizer and a recessed mirror. 800/241-7951; www.polyportables.com.
Race Team Unit
Ameri-Can Engineering has added several upgrades to existing lines and has produced a specialty unit to be used by the Geico Racing Team. The race unit is fitted with a 20,000 kw generator to power the team’s 11 trailers and showers in both men’s and women’s sides for convenience. All Ameri-Can trailers are outfitted with oak woodwork, skirting for a sleeker look, and upgraded electrical and light packages. Optional slide-out units have redesigned hydraulic systems. 574/892-5151; www.ameri-can.com.
Alpine Restroom
Five Peaks Technologies introduced the Alpine, a basic restroom with straight lines that contrasts with the angular look of the company’s established Five Peaks Aspen and K2 models. The unit features a standard 60-gallon rotomolded drop tank and skid, an ergonomic grab handle, single integrated door return spring and single-wall construction with twin sheet construction in the door and jamb. 231/830-8099; www.fivepeaks.net.
Scented Restroom
The Armal Scent Box comes in five scents and colors, with the scent embedded into the plastic during the manufacturing process. Based on the new Top Line restroom, the units are Strawberry Field, Apple Blossom, Pinewood Trail, Rose Sensa-tion and Vanilla Bean. The scent is designed to last 3-5 years and can be recharged. Each Scent Box has its distinct color and a new embedded graphics product, called Mybox, allows restroom contractors to personalize units with their own logos or a variety of pre-designed graphics. The Top Line units have new beefier hinges, ergonomic door latch and other upgrades. 770/491-9458; www.armal.biz.
Odor Neutralizer
Environmentally friendly, water-based Odor-Solv, distributed by Jack Doheny Supplies Inc., is designed to kill mold and bacteria-causing odor, rather than masking the smell. The light-blue formula has virtually no odor of its own and can be diluted for use in restrooms, sinks, showers, and other sanitary applications. 248/349-5048; www.odorsolv.com.
Trio of Event Restrooms
Three new variations of the Hampel 1.5 portable restroom add a splash of color to satisfy discerning special event customers. The Taj is white with gray interior accents designed for wedding usage. The Oro Rojo is a gold and red unit with color-coordinated interior colors. The Grandeur is produced in a classy two-tone gray color to provide a neutral backdrop for any event. The special units feature a StyleLight single station sink with towel holder and soap dispenser, an oversized mirror and a recirculating flush system. 800/549-1558; www.hampelcorp.com.
Industrial Trailer
The new Industrial Unit from Jag Mobile Solutions is built to perform in the most adverse conditions, such as in fire response, oil field service, industrial and construction sites. The unit features floor and walls sprayed with heavy-duty truck bedliner protector, diamond-plate cover panels, brushed aluminum trim, one-piece floor, super heavy-duty hinges and stainless steel sinks. 800/815-2557; www.jagmobilesolutions.com.
Biodiesel Factory
Bio-Box from Pacific Natural provides the means to convert waste vegetable oil into biodiesel fuel. Available in standard cargo shipping containers, the processing system performs the conversion, while providing storage for methanol, waste vegetable oil and the refined biodiesel. The factory requires approximately 10,000 square feet of land to operate. 818/760-2823; www.stopxon.com.
Alpha Mobile Trailers
The new Century Series and Denali restroom trailers manufactured for Alpha Mobile Solutions by Forest River were introduced in 2007, offering several configurations with a sanitary white interior featuring solid surface countertops, one-piece non-skid rubber flooring and china toilets for durability. The units have folding aluminum steps, crank-down stabilizing jacks and several sizes to serve any special event customer. 877/789-1213; www.alphamobilesolutions.com.
Wells Cargo Platinum
A contemporary European look is the hallmark of the new Platinum Series Comfort Elite restroom trailer from Wells Cargo COG. Standard features include Corian countertops, floating cabinets, vessel sinks, in-counter soap dispensers, backlit shatterproof mirrors, decorative lighting, china toilets, two 19-inch LCD televisions and CD/DVD player with AM/FM stereo. 888/574-4222; www.wellscargocog.com.
Compact Restroom Trailer
Black Tie Manufacturing has downsized its Optimum Series trailers. The smaller 8c and 10c models are unisex on both sides, run on basic 20-amp electrical service and can be appointed with a large array of options and features. The single-axle models can be pulled with a pickup truck or vacuum truck. The diminutive 8c weighs 4,000 pounds and has an overall length of 12 feet. 877/253-3533; www.blacktiemanufacturing.com.
Graffiti Remover
Wipe Off graffiti remover from Sunrise Environmental Scientific is formulated to remove spray paint, crayon, ball-point pen, fingerprints, marker pen, pencil marks, tape residue, lipstick and more from Formica tops, washroom walls, concrete, brick, chrome and certain synthetics or plastics. It also can remove decals from vehicles and other metal surfaces. 800/648-1153; www.sunriseenv.com.
Mini Container/Restroom Combo
Restroom operators who want to test the waters with trash containers can start with the RedBox+ Mini, a 10-foot container manufactured by Wastequip, that also hauls two portable restrooms. The unit is transported and placed with a hydraulic lift trailer controlled by a 9-hp Honda engine. The tandem axle trailer and combo unit can be pulled with a half-ton pickup truck and is designed for use at weddings, racetracks and small remodeling construction jobs. The units are made at 27 locations. 877/611-8069; www.redboxplus.com.
Running Water Restroom
Designed for construction jobsites and special events, Sanitation Station from DropBox Inc. offers running water restrooms with full-height stalls and from one to three urinals and utility sinks. Made of a corrugated steel shell, the 20-foot unit includes heating and air conditioning, heavy-duty rubberized floors and dual-locking access doors. A larger self-contained unit and auxiliary water and waste tanks are available. 888/388-7738; www.dropboxinc.com.
Tented Portable Restroom
Portable restroom operators who want a product to sell as an option for customers who won’t lease a unit may consider the Dometic Comfort Station, a tented portable restroom utilizing the new Dometic 970 Series portable toilet. The lightweight unit may be placed in remote locations that can’t be reached by a service truck and offers PROs a retail product line for campers, tailgaters or other users who would not rent a larger unit. The new tent unit comes with multiple pouches for restroom supplies and a waterproof rain flap. 800/321-9886; www.sealandtechnology.com.
Stackable Sink
The foldable, stackable Handy Sink from Poly-Klyn is designed for special events, campsites, emergency services, concerts, sporting events and wherever a portable wash station is needed. Made of UV-protected polyethylene, the sinks feature eight taps with press-timing device, two water exits and wastepipe for hose. Measuring approximately 77 inches by 35 inches by 7 inches folded and 77 by 35 by 45 unfolded, the sinks take approximately 30 seconds to set up. An optional mirror kit with eight floating mirrors is available. (00 34) 902-105-345; www.poly-klyn.com.
