by Mary Wuest | Jul 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Patented Rib Design: Small Design Decisions. Long-Term Impact. When people look at a Rainstopper insert, one of the first things they notice is the ribbed design built into the pan. Those ribs aren’t there for appearance. They serve a purpose. Our patented rib...
by Mary Wuest | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
One Product Line. Multiple Field Applications. The “Swiss Army knife” analogy gets overused. But when a product consistently solves multiple real-world problems in the field, the comparison starts to make sense. Most municipalities first think about manhole inserts in...
by Mary Wuest | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Configuring Manhole Inserts for Field Conditions Most manhole inserts are ordered pretty routinely: standard stainless or HDPE, standard configuration, done. But conditions in the field are not always routine. Details like gasket selection, retention systems, handle...
by Mary Wuest | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Fog at the Manhole Restaurants, schools, and commercial kitchens rely on grease traps to help keep fats, oils, and grease (FOG) out of municipal sewer systems. When those systems are overloaded, poorly maintained, or servicing high-demand areas, the effects often show...
by Mary Wuest | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Protecting Municipal Manholes During Construction Why Sediment Control at the Structure Matters On active construction sites, sediment movement is expected. Mud tracks across pavement. Concrete splatter happens. Fine particles move with runoff. But when that material...
by Mary Wuest | Feb 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Study: Flood Mitigation Solutions for New York Infrastructure The Challenge When Hurricane Sandy made landfall in 2012, New York City’s underground infrastructure was severely impacted. Treatment plants shut down. Underground utilities were flooded. Recovery...
