Reports show mixed economic news for U.S., Canada

(March 9, 2012) -- "Indications of strengthening labor markets and rising auto sales are consistent with our forecast for continued growth in consumer spending and, as is our expectation, at least a partial rebound of the fourth quarter’s outsized decline in government defence spending sets the stage for the United States economy to expand by an annualized 2.4 percent in the first quarter of 2012," said Jeffries.

Oregon company sees opportunity in dump stations

(March 8, 2012) -- The Sani-Star system uses a patent-pending locking sewer cap that opens after payment and re-locks after dumping, eliminating no-pay drive offs. Customers pay by cash, custom token, coin or credit card at the dump station's kiosk or, if a merchant chooses, inside its store. There is also a reprogrammable keypad payment option.

Thetford introduces new holding tank deodorant

(March 8, 2012) -- The newest member of the Eco-Smart family, it was developed by Thetford's chemistry staff for those sensitive to dye and perfumes.  It's named Free & Clear because it is free of fragrance and dye. The product provides excellent odor control and waste digestion, contains no formaldehyde and is 100 percent biodegradable, according to a company press release.