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Drainage Ditch Erosion Control: QSM Provides Inland Tarp & Liner Solution

Pointe Coupee Parish in Louisiana had a need to address long-term erosion issues in one of its wide-mouth drainage ditches. An on-going issue, which had flummoxed parish officials and area residents through the years.  QSM had just the solution, with Inland Tarp & Liner’s ITL RCR -12®. In the previous five years, Pointe Coupee Parish…

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Larry Loyd Construction Co., Inc. calls on QSM for Civil Projects in St. Tammany Parish

QSM works with many customers across Louisiana and the Gulf South. One of its longest relationships is with Larry Loyd Construction Company, Inc. of Abita Springs. Larry Loyd performs turn-key civil construction across southeast Louisiana.  Recently, Larry Loyd and its team called on QSM to provide solutions on a variety of projects in St. Tammany…

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TD Construction Group Works with QSM on Drainage Project in Thibodaux

TD Construction Group, LLC, a general contractor based in the Houma-Thibodaux area, called on QSM to supply drainage solutions for a new residential development in Thibodaux.  St. Mary’s Place sits near the intersection of Percy Brown Road and LA-308. It covers an area of 43 acres and will be comprised of 93 lots total once…

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QSM Enters Rep Agreement with Roto Pumps North America, Inc.

QSM is pleased to announce a partnership and rep agreement with Roto Pumps North America, Inc. QSM will represent Roto Pumps in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida panhandle.  “This partnership gives Roto Pumps dedicated representation and will allow QSM to better serve its clients in our four-state territory,” says TJ Truxillo, VP of Environmental…

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Garrison Builders & Falati Consulting, LLC install ADS Detention System

When Garrison Builders decided it knew just what it wanted to do with a prime property on Metairie Road in Old Metairie, it set several goals for the project. First, they wanted to preserve the historic 110 year-old cottage that was on the property, second they wanted to build an outdoor space for dining and…

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We Are QSM®

QSM, a leading manufacturers’ representative and distributor for infrastructure solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its updated brand identity and website to reflect the transformation of the company’s growth and capabilities, one which positions QSM to become a leading regional supplier to the civil sitework and environmental industries. “QSM has been on the…

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Mike Bolsinger Joins QSM in Technical Sales

When you’re looking for a professional to represent an All-Star lineup of original equipment manufacturers, you look to someone with professional experience.  And that’s just one reason why QSM hired Mike Bolsinger in technical sales for its Mississippi territory. Bolsinger will represent OEM’s in wastewater treatment, water treatment, and environmental services.  The other reasons include:…

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TRUEGRID Installed at Luxury Residential in New Orleans’ French Quarter

TRUEGRID® permeable pavers have become a common sight in and around New Orleans since QSM first began representing TRUEGRID® in Louisiana.  There is good reason for that; it’s because this innovative, permeable paving solution is a perfect fit for the complex drainage and stormwater management issues facing the city. TRUEGRID® permeable pavers have been used…

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QSM Supplies Burgard Plumbing with Nyloplast® Catch Basins in Houma

Burgard Plumbing & Heating, Inc. called on QSM for Nyloplast when it won a contract to install subsurface drainage on a project in Houma, LA. This civil construction project was completed for Courier Labs, LLC. It required redevelopment of a well-known building in Houma — the Houma Courier News building.  Now owned by Courier Labs, LLC…

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Volleyball Court Drainage: See Hydraway at UNO

When it comes to building sand volleyball courts, there is a lot more to the process than just putting down good sand. It all starts with proper drainage design, base materials and sand containment. And that’s why architects, designers and contractors call on QSM.  QSM provides innovative and cost effective drainage solutions to a wide…

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Corey Cloninger joins QSM’s Site Solutions

Corey Cloninger, a New Orleans native, and current resident of Lafayette, has joined QSM’s site solutions division as an outside sales rep covering southwest, central and northern Louisiana.  He will represent the company in those regions, with a primary focus on civil / site solutions. “I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for 17 years,” says…

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Announcing: TRUEGRID® Deck Permeable Paving

Gravel-free, 100% permeable parking, walkways, sidewalks and handicapped designated spaces that are user friendly for any size wheel, caster or high heel! That’s what you get when you install TRUEGRID® Deck as your permeable parking surface.  Available now, throughout Louisiana — from QSM.  This innovative and attractive-looking product is a superlative solution in parking. TRUEGRID® Deck…

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MRT Construction Installs StormTech in New Orleans

StormTech Detention Systems are designed to alleviate water runoff, and mitigate flooding in urban areas. StormTech also is useful where space is at a premium. StormTech chambers can be used for commercial, municipal, industrial, recreational and residential applications, and one of the key advantages of the StormTech chamber system is its design flexibility. That’s why…

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Creative Gardens Installs TrueGrid® at LaSalle Park

Creative Gardens and Landscaping, of Harvey, LA installed TrueGrid® Permeable Pavers at LaSalle Park in Metairie, and it’s not the first time this team has worked with the product. Mario Waterhouse, of Creative Gardens, said: “We’ve worked with QSM before, and we used TrueGrid® on previous projects. I like it, as it is durable, and…

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Team Member Spotlight: Brandi Loubat

Brandi Loubat joined the team before the company was named QSM. That makes her one of QSM’s longest-term employees, and an important player too. CEO Josh Loeske says, “Brandi is the heartbeat of QSM. She lives and breathes our core values. Simply stating that Brandi is mindful, trustworthy, and dependable would be an understatement. She…

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Team Member Spotlight: Diane Mustacchia

Diane Mustacchia started with QSM as an A/R Clerk making sure that our invoices were processed in a timely matter. When asked about Diane— QSM’s CEO Josh Loeske, said, “Fairly early in her employment, she endured the implementation of a new ERP system, which is never an easy thing to do. More recently — like…

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