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™…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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….

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…

QSM announces it now is a distributor of Tensar International Corp. QSM represents Tensar geogrid in Louisiana. Many construction projects are currently underway, and many others are scheduled to start soon. In fact, the Louisiana Legislature passed an infrastructure bill last year to guarantee funding of $700 million for roads and bridges projects statewide, and Tensar is…

StormTech® detention systems have fast become a “go to” solution for stormwater management in Orleans parish. Now, that trend is gaining traction across the region. Learn more about StormTech …StormTech is celebrated in the tight confines, and challenging soil conditions within New Orleans’ city limits. The city implemented a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, known as Article…

Airvac vacuum systems are a cost-effective alternative to gravity sewer systems. Vacuum systems are particularly attractive in environmentally sensitive areas and when difficult subsurface conditions exist such as high groundwater table, unstable soils, rock and restricted construction conditions. QSM has entered into a manufacturer’s rep agreement with Airvac®, a solution provided by Aqseptence Group. Aqseptence…

QSM works, and many contractors are working now, too. In this time of uncertainty, it’s good to read good news — so that’s what we’re going to do. We’re bringing you this roundup as a way to shine a light, and to foster camaraderie across our industry. Infrastructure, private & public construction, and engineering are…