Summer 2007
Articles	The Summer 2007 Issue! Welcome to the Spring 2007 issue of USABlueBook’s newsletter…BlueBits. In this issue, read fun cold-weather facts such as why frozen pipes crack and how wind chill indexes are factored. Also, we’ll introduce you to Dale, a talented member of our Customer Service Team, and show you what we’re doing in the field to ensure you ”Get the Best Treatment.” Need a quick $50? Who doesn’t? If you have an interesting or funny work story to share, send it to us at stories@usabluebook.com. If we publish it, you’ll receive a $50 USABlueBook credit or $50 Home Depot gift card! What a deal! Have a great summer everyone! Get out and enjoy the water! News from the Field Helps you, helps us: a win-win situation When you receive an order, inside the box you will find one of the cards shown at right. These “How did we do?” cards list a few questions to rate our service to you, and leave space to write any comments... Full Story $4000 Saved A plant Superintendent called USABlueBook searching for two replacement high-end peristaltic chemical metering pumps. The supplier had quoted the two pumps at over $2000 each, which was rough... Full Story Tech Talk Yikes! It’s Inspection Time! Do you have an upcoming inspection from a State or Federal agency? Staff often wonder, “What are they going to look at?” and, “How can we prepare for the visit?” USABlueBook now offers... Full Story Ah, the Smell of the Treatment Plant in the Summer... Summer brings lots of sunshine, warmth, fun—and strange smells at the treatment plant. You don’t have to live with it, though. USABlueBook offers a number of ways to clear up any foul odors... Full Story Finding “Misplaced” Tools Have you ever finished filling an excavation and then remembered that you left a wrench or shovel in the hole? Or found that a black wrench lying in tall grass is hard to find... Full Story Great People Harry Von Huben receives George Warren Fuller Award! Harry Von Huben, Product Manager at USABlueBook, was recently awarded the George Warren Fuller Award by the Illinois Section, AWWA. This award is the most prestigious in the water... Full Story Contest Winners! Steve Gurzler, City of Glen Falls, NY, won a $100 Home Depot gift card at the NY Water Event in April. Keith Wamback, Town of Long Lake, NY, won a $100 Home Depot gift card at the... Full Story Break Time! Word Jumble Unscramble the word jumbles below. Then unscramble the letters in the circles to find the answer to the puzzle below! Full Story Calendar USABlueBook 118 Virtual Catalog Our 118 Virtual Catalog provides a super-fast way to find your product without flipping through the “Big Book”. It’s really useful! Features... Full Story Upcomming Trade Shows Come visit us at the following tradeshows. Many of our shows also offer field training opportunities: Full Story Copyright © 2007, USABlueBook®, All rights reserved.