Portable sanitation contractors interested in staying on top of their game gathered at the 30th annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International Feb. 24-27 in Louisville, Ky.
At Education Day seminars they learned about industry best practices and new service techniques, while the show floor at the massive Kentucky Exposition Center displayed dynamic new products aimed at helping contractors build more profits for the 2010 busy season.
In all, 493 industry exhibitors showed their wares to 8,784 attendees from 3,921 companies. Here’s a sampling of products displayed at the Expo for the first time:
SANITIZER STAND
To answer growing concern over spreading illnesses, T.S.F. Company Inc. introduced the Handy Hand Sanitizer stand in a variety of eye-catching colors. Making its debut at the Expo, the sanitizer stand is a three-piece rotomolded unit that comes assembled with a top, base and stem. The sealed base with port allows for adding five gallons of water to improve stability and prevent tipovers in heavy winds. The unit carries any combination of two to four sanitizer units of the customer’s choosing. Two sanitizer stands fit inside a standard restroom for convenient transportation. Color offerings include orange and pink for better visibility in a grouping of restrooms at special events. 800/843-9286; www.tuff-jon.com.
ADA-COMPLIANT RESTROOM UNIT
Italian restroom maker Armal introduced a prototype of a new handicap unit, the HN, which complies with the dimension requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The unit has two horizontal and two vertical metal grab handles integrated into the restroom walls for greater strength and stability. The large floor space allows for 360-degree wheelchair rotation and room for an attendant. The unit has an optional 26-gallon wash station that is easily added and removed. Additional features include a three-roll paper holder with built-in shelf, a lowered 53-gallon tank for disabled users and optional bicycle-style wheels that can be easily added to move the unit. The HN weighs 253 pounds and is 63 inches wide, 83 inches deep and 90 inches high. 770/491-6410; www.armal.biz.
SANITIZER STATION
PolyPortables Inc. unveiled the Sanitizer Station, a stand-alone ADA-compliant sanitizer dispenser to accompany portable restrooms at construction sites and special events. The heavy-duty stand is made of gray extruded plastic panels that are bolted together, creating supply storage in the center post. A flip-top cover protects dispensers from the elements and allows access to the storage area. The unit weighs 44 pounds, has an 18- by 18-inch base and measures 53 inches tall. The unit comes with either gel or alcohol-based atomizing dispensers and refills, or can be purchased without dispensers. One of the four dispenser stations is at wheelchair height. The base of the unit can be tied down for added stability. 800/241-7951; www.polyportables.com.
HIGH RISE CONSTRUCTION UNIT
The convertible-top HIGHRISE unit from Satellite Industries Inc. is a versatile wheeled restroom aimed at commercial renovation or construction projects. The unit was designed to fit through standard doorways and for easy loading onto freight elevators in high-rise buildings. It can be purchased with or without the angled roof section. The roof section can be removed or folded down. The lift kit tilts down to fit through low doorways or in elevators. The sturdy single-wall unit is built with galvanized frame and floor to resist corrosion in challenging jobsite environments. It rolls on 6-inch locking wheels with sealed bearings to prevent wear from dust infiltration. The unit also has integrated grab handles to easily move it around the jobsite. The unit comes in Patriot blue. 800/328-3332; www.satelliteindustries.com.
COMPACT SANITIZER DISPENSER
PolyJohn Enterprises Corp. introduced a smaller companion to its SaniStand sanitizer station, the Hand Sanitizer. The unit uses back-to-back touch-free foaming dispensers or can be outfitted for use with sanitary wipe dispensers. Greater portability was a goal of the new sanitizer stand – several stands can be shipped inside one standard restroom unit. The top and bottom sections separate, and water or sand can be added to the base for greater stability. The unit also has a display area for advertising. 800/292-1305; www.polyjohn.com.
ADA RESTROOM TRAILER
Rich Restrooms introduced the Model 715 restroom trailer, which meets ADA wheelchair-accessibility requirements. After transport to a job, the trailer is lowered to the ground, providing easy accessibility with a wheelchair ramp for one large restroom station, and two non-ADA restrooms. The trailer has a 345-gallon holding tank and a mechanical room for ramp storage. The trailer is part of the company’s Everest line. The ADA station’s stool, sink and floor plan are designed for the greatest accessibility. 260/593-2279; www.richrestrooms.com.
MACERATOR PUMP FOR ADA RESTROOM TRAILER
Ameri-Can Engineering updates its line of ADA-compliant restroom trailers with the Sani-Lav macerator pump. The sealed electric pump assembly with stainless steel blades conveys wastewater from a ground-hugging ADA section of restroom trailers into a central holding tank, eliminating the need for a small waste tank dedicated to the ADA unit. Black- and greywater are collected from the lowered unit. The 3/4-hp pump can move the effluent as far as 300 feet out and 30 feet up. The Sani-Lav pump also can be used to create ADA-compliant shower trailer units. 574/892-5151; www.ameri-can.com.
MOVABLE HITCH ADAPTER
Williams Innovations introduced the TeleSwivel hitch adapter. The swivel enables an individual to connect a truck and trailer in a single pass. The adapter features a target zone 25 times larger than a standard ball hitch. The coupler inserts into any 2-inch receiver. To use, the operator backs into position, swivels the hitch, connects and backs up to lock into place. The adapter is Class IV rated for up to 10,000 pounds gross trailer weight, 1,000-pound tongue weight and accepts any size ball. The BX model accepts a three-ball or pintel hitch, while the Pro adapter is rated at 14,000 pounds and comes with a 2 5/16- and 2-inch ball as well as pintel capability. It also features seven inches of drop for easier hookup. 919/794-5484; www.teleswivel.com.
HYDRAULIC TRAILER
The LiftHaul hydraulic trailer from F.M. Manufacturing Inc. takes the challenge out of loading and unloading restrooms, supplies and equipment. A touch of the switch lowers the rear of the trailer to serve as a drive-on ramp. If needed, the front can also be lowered for drive-on loading. The aluminum trailer has a towing capacity of 2,500 pounds. The steel model can haul 3,500 pounds. Currently available in single axle, a larger tandem axle model will soon be available. 877/889-2246; www.fmmfg.com.
NATURAL RESTROOM DEODORIZER
EverGreen portable restroom deodorizer from J & J Chemical Co. is non-toxic and 100 percent biodegradable. It uses no biocides, bacteria or enzymes while eliminating waste and foul odor when disposing at a dumpsite. Available in concentrate and super concentrate formulas, the deodorizer is offered in quantities of one to 275 gallons, comes in 18 scents and can control odor for up to 14 days. 800/345-3303; www.jjchem.com.
JOBSITE TRAILER
Made for restroom attendants at remote special events and jobsite locations, the aerodynamic Galileo Site Manager’s Suite RS21 towable RV from JMS (JAG Mobile Solutions) sleeps four, seats eight at two sofas and five at the expandable dining table with flip-down jump seat. The 21-foot model has an exterior width of 91 inches with an additional four inches for the entry door assist handle and an exterior height of 114 inches. The interior is 80 inches high in the main living area, bathroom and walk-in shower. The unit weighs between 4,500 and 4,980 pounds, depending on options. Features include 27-gallon waste and 35-gallon freshwater tank, six-gallon LP water heater, 13,500-Btu propane furnace with thermostat, 30-amp RV connection, 7.5-cubic-foot refrigerator with freezer, counter range, convection/microwave oven, day/night designer blinds, custom cabinetry and cork flooring. 888/709-1999; www.discoverthememories.com.
SOLAR RESTROOM LIGHT
A tiny solar panel in the top of the light recharges the battery that powers the Firefly restroom light from Aglow Systems. The motion-activated light lasts up to seven days on one charge. Multiple LED bulbs provide up to 80,000 hours of life. Waterproof for outdoor exposure, the light mounts to the ceiling of the restroom with 3M 4004 Permabond for maintenance-free operation. 865/686-8811; www.aglowsystems.com.
RESTROOM AND SHOWER TRAILER
Comforts of Home Services Inc. displayed its 53-foot combination shower and restroom trailer. The unit features an ADA restroom with hydraulic lift that lowers for easy access, men’s restroom with toilet and seven urinals and 12 single restrooms, including two with showers. The trailer has a 1,400-gallon waste and 1,400-gallon freshwater tank, 20 kW generator, heating and air conditioning units, two LCD TVs, hardwood flooring, hands-free faucets and low-volume, water-saving toilets. 877/382-2935; www.cohsi.com.
WET-WIPE DISPENSER
Handago introduced a self-contained wet-wipe dispenser. The free-standing station features two wipes dispensers, enclosed trash receptacle and storage. Made of weather-resistant polyethylene, the unit has a key lock to secure the door and lid. Two wheels at the front provide easy transport. The station has a 21-inch square base and stands 41 inches tall. It offers advertising panels at the back of the unit. The alcohol-free wet-wipe formula is safe for children’s hands and faces. Made with aloe, Vitamin E and organic compounds, the formula is designed to replenish skin while killing 99.9 percent of germs. 888/408-4188; www.handagoinfo.com.
