How Vacuum Technology is Changing the Portable Sanitation Industry

There’s a lot you can say about the evolution of vacuum technology, especially in recent years. But one thing that’s always been true is how versatile vacuum technology truly is. The idea of using a vacuum in different industries has been around since its discovery many centuries ago. However today, you can find vacuum technology

Dumping Regulations: How to Avoid Costly Fines and Keep Communities Clean

When it comes to clean, safe waste disposal, keeping up with local and federal (or even international) dumping regulations is a critical responsibility for companies of any size. Sustainable, environmentally friendly practices start with sanitation and proper waste management procedures. Below, we dive further into the best practices and specific portable sanitation products to help

Customer Innovation, Community, Essential Services and Emergency Relief!

Handwash stations for the homeless in CA

They say that hard times reveal a person’s character. The portable sanitation industry is filled with strong individuals, who truly care about the health and safety of their communities. In this time of need we’ve seen our industry band together, create innovative solutions to our nation’s problems, and provide much-needed emergency relief and essential sanitary

Facility Expansion in Bristol, IN

Satellite Facility Expansion in Indiana

Operators are expanding their businesses. Satellite|PolyPortables is responding by doubling their Bristol, IN distribution and manufacturing center from 120,000 sq. ft. to 240,000 sq. ft. This facility expansion means increased availability of products for their customers. Satellite|PolyPortables Facility Expansion Doubles Production Space! In 2015 Satellite built a new Central Distribution Center (CDC) to house additional inventory, increase

2019 Satellite Women’s Conference Keynote Speaker!

Key Note speaker at the 2019 SWC in Arizona

Keynote Speaker: CEO and Author Moira Lethbridge This year’s SWC Keynote Speaker is Moira Lethbridge. Moira is more than a speaker, she is an example of a balanced life. Her transition from “trying to do it all”, to “enjoying life”, is what she will share in October. “Because women focus on multiple priorities they feel

New, Oregon Distribution Center

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New Satellite|PolyPortables Distribution Center Opening March 18, 2019 Operators in our  Northwest Region will be happy to know we’ve expanded our Portland, Oregon Regional Service Center. With 30,000 sq. ft. of inside and 45,000 sq. ft of outside storage, the new facility will be seven times larger than the current location. Available products will include Global,

2019 Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Portable Sanitation

2019 Economic Outlook Graph

The 2019 Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Portable Sanitation – By Karleen Kos, PSAI Executive Director. *The following blog was featured in the PSAI Weekly Newsletter January 16, 2019, Association Insights. We are two weeks into the New Year and the effects of our holiday eggnog have worn off. It is time to take

The Biggest Trade Show in Sanitation – WWETT Show

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The WWETT Show – Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show – is the world’s largest annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals. The event offers an unmatched educational program, a full slate of live demos, an array of networking opportunities, and an extensive expo floor where buyers and sellers come together

California Fires | Prep Your Business and How to Help

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The past two years of California fires have really given the West Coast a run, by having record-breaking natural disasters back to back years in 2017 and 2018. According to NASA, the Thomas Fire (2017) burned areas in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties in California, consuming 281,893 acres and was the largest wildfire in California

Satellite Women’s Conference Schedule

2018 Satellite Women's Conference Featured Image

As the newest division of Satellite Industries, we really can’t describe how happy we are to be helping with the 1st ever Satellite Women’s Conference – the only event of it’s kind in the sanitation industry. This conference is for women who want to make new friends, have fun learning new personal and professional skills and