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Team Member Spotlight : Wes LeBlanc

Wes LeBlanc joined QSM in 2019, after first working as an engineer, following his graduation from LSU. Today, he is part of QSM’s Business Development team, where he works closely with TJ Truxillo, Ben Giardina, Josh Loeske, and Eric Beach. We caught up with Wes recently. Let’s see what he had to say … How long have…

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QSM Supplies Creek Construction with ACCMPA in Livingston Parish

Creek Construction, headquartered in St. Tammany Parish, called QSM for Asphalt Coated Corrugated Metal Pipe Arch (ACCMPA) that was used on a project in Livingston Parish.  The project — a series of pavement resurfacing and overlay jobs — took place in multiple areas throughout the parish, as part of a roads improvement package.  Creek Construction…

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Team Member Spotlight: Jared Strum

Jared Strum came to QSM about one year ago — with more than 15 years experience in industrial sales where he called on municipalities and waste water treatment plants in Alabama. Today, he is part of QSM’s Environmental Sales Division, where he works closely with TJ Truxillo, Fred Escher, and Josh Loeske. His territory covers Mississippi, Alabama,…

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Hydraway Drainage System Installed at Lafreniere Park

Two new state-of-the-art artificial turf fields with Hydraway are now part of a revamped soccer complex in Lafreniere Park. And … QSM played a roll in getting them “off-the-ground” by supplying critical components which sit underground.  The $3 million project, a public-private partnership between Jefferson Parish and the Louisiana Fire Soccer Club, are now part of…

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Contech Slotted Drain Installed at MSY Taxiway Extension

Barriere Construction Co., LLC was selected as General Contractor on a $50 million project at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, and Kelly Industries served as sub-contractor for site work and drainage installation.  QSM supplied drainage materials on the project, along with a unique solution manufactured by Contech® Engineered Solutions — Slotted Drain™.  Slotted Drain™…

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Manufacturer’s Spotlight: Electrolytic Technologies

Using brine-to-bleach technology and commissioned under the trade name Klorigen™, QSM represents Electrolytic Technologies to bring you on-site chlorine and sodium hypochlorite generation. Read below to learn more about Electrolytic Technologies and Klorigen™.The technology is used primarily in municipal facilities and at chemical/industrial plants, and it provides customers with high quality solutions for water and…

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Excelsior Blower Systems

Excelsior Blower Systems is an industry leading engineer and manufacturer of blower packages and sound reduction enclosures. QSM represents Excelsior Blower in Louisiana & Mississippi. As one of the largest blower package manufacturers in the United States, Excelsior Blower Systems has decades of experience in the field as an authorized Gardner Denver distributor and world…

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Aqualitec: Wastewater Screening and Sludge Treatment

Aqualitec provides a wide range of cost-effective, innovative wastewater screening equipment and sludge treatment solutions. QSM represents Aqualitec in Louisiana & Mississippi. From wastewater bar screens to washer compactors, grit classifiers, belt filter presses, gravity belt thickeners and landfill leachate, Aqualitec’s enviro solutions are designed to fit your existing infrastructure with minimal adjustment while saving…

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Municipal Water Storage: QSM & Tank Connection

QSM represents Tank Connection in Louisiana and southern Mississippi. If your project requires a single steel water storage tank or an integrated municipal water storage system, no one offers better solutions than Tank Connection. With Tank Connection, QSM is able to provide a seamless process from the quote stage through design approval, fabrication, and installation….

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Jared Strum joins QSM’s Environmental Division

QSM hired Jared Strum as a territory manager in environmental sales; his start date was November 16th. Working with Tj Truxillo, Fred Escher, and Josh Loeske in the environmental sales division, Strum will focus on sales and service in the municipal water and wastewater processing industry; his territory will be Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida…

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Trench Drain Systems: Commercial & Residential

QSM is a leading provider of trench drain systems for commercial, residential and municipal applications.  We give customers a comprehensive product offering, and we can help you find the right drainage system for your project. Our flagship line of trench drains are made in the USA by EJ. With more than 135 years of experience,…

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Manufacturer’s Spotlight: Fluidyne Corporation

Recognized as a globally leader in wastewater treatment, Fluidyne Corporation, is an innovator through its development of products like ISAM™, SAM™, SBR, Jet MCR™ oxidation ditch, Hydro-Grit™ grit vortex separation and FFP™ cloth filtration technologies. Fluidyne has supplied wastewater process equipment and technology worldwide for more than 30 years. QSM represents Fluidyne in Louisiana, Mississippi,…

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PETROMAT Enviro: From Propex GeoSolutions

Geosynthetic interlayers are a critical component in roadway paving projects. These non woven polymer paving fabrics provide a cost-effective pavement moisture barrier and give resistance to reflective cracking, but recyclability has been a concern.  A concern no more: thanks to PETROMAT Enviro from Propex.The Enviro line was introduced in 2019. It’s a polymer-based paving fabric…

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StormTech® Drainage System Installed at Shopping Center in Louisiana

When QSM’s Steven Gros, saw an engineering spec sheet on a commercial project, in Opelousas, he saw a value engineering opportunity and immediately thought of StormTech® drainage. He called Rene Daigle at ADS to talk about proposing a StormTech system for use at a suburban shopping center. ADS produced a design that met the requirements…

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Manufacturer Spotlight: Glasco UV – a Proven Solution for Ultraviolet Disinfection

Glasco Ultraviolet is the leader in ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVG) as a disinfectant method that uses short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate microorganisms. The process works by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting DNA, which breaks down vital cellular functions. Glasco Ultraviolet has manufactured UV water and wastewater disinfection systems for more than 60 years….

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QSM Signs Distributorship Agreements with Proco & Electrolytic Technologies

QSM — a regional leader in sales and service for the process equipment industry — has signed two new agreements with original equipment manufacturers.  With agreements now in place, QSM adds Electrolytic Technologies and Proco to its line card of solutions for the water treatment and wastewater treatment industry. QSM will serve as Master Agent…

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