Stay Safe with the Manhole Protection Ring
Posted by Spartan Tool on May 29, 2019
Cam Howie knew the dangers of manhole entry from his years as a firefighter-paramedic. With over 20 years in the fire service, Cam says, “I developed the MPR100 out of the fundamental need to be able to quickly and safely get in and out of a manhole. It just so happens that there are many more benefits with this product.”
We at Spartan Tool know the dangers of operating
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Celebrating Arnie Schweiss
Posted by Spartan Tool on May 14, 2019
We are saddened by the passing of Spartan friend and customer, Arnie Schweiss, of New Ulm, MN. Arnie worked hard and played (the concertina) hard. He was an inspiration to the current generation of drain cleaners. Mike Sekach, Spartan Sales Manager, said "This 98 year old man outworked my generation on a daily basis all while wearing his cowboy hat, dress slacks and his rubbe
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Announcing Our New Jetter Rental Program
Posted by Spartan Tool on Apr 30, 2019
Making the decision to purchase a jetter is a big step for your business and an even bigger financial investment. Adding jetting services will add another revenue stream to your business, but the initial cost of the jetter can be a hurdle. Try before you buy with Spartan Tool’s new Jetter Rental Program.
Why Rent?
Save money. If you only do a couple of jetting jobs per
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Al Lopez Celebrates 58 Years with Spartan Tool
Posted by Spartan Tool on Feb 01, 2019
Today is a special day: Al Lopez is officially celebrating 58 years since starting with Spartan Tool!
In 1961 Al Lopez had just graduated college, was married, and needed to find a good job. He went to Mendota IL to interview with Conco Engineering Works, which manufactured overhead cranes and material handling equipment. He got the job in accounting for $100 a week, and
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If I Knew Then What I Know Now...
Posted by Spartan Tool on Feb 01, 2019
We asked our followers on social media who are in the drain cleaning industry "What do you wish you knew when you were starting in the drain cleaning industry? What advice would you pass on to those who are just getting started?" Here's what they had to say:
Listen to the machine, it will actually "tell" you what's going on. EASE through stoppages, run several feet past
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