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34 Irrigating Our Future
By Mike Allen
Pump Head-Capacity and System-Head Curves
These pump curves can be easily understood when seen on a graph.
38 Drawing from the Well
By Gary Shawver, MGWC
Final Thoughts on Using Neat Cement Grout
Detailed plans—and following them—are key to grouting
success.
40 Safety Matters
By Alexandra Walsh
Keeping Young Workers Safe
Young people with summer jobs need to be trained on safe
work habits.
44 People at Work
By Alexandra Walsh
Coaching Your Team
A new look at managing employee performance.
46 ACT Like a Sales Pro
By Julie Hanson
Tom Hanks, Sales, and Credibility
Your personal brand is critical when trying to make a sale.
48 Engineering Your Business
By Ed Butts, PE, CPI
Grandchildren
Never forget to count your blessings.
The views expressed in the columns are the authors' opinions based
on their professional experience.
4 First Up
Future Industry Professional
6 Editor's Note
What Those Boxes Are All About
8 In This Issue
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Daniel Eisenberg
10 Industry Newsline
Franklin Electric acquires three distribution
companies
18 The Log
NGWA members hit Capitol Hill during 2017
Fly-In
50 Newsmakers
Wilo USA acquires Weil Pump, Scot Pump,
and Karak Machine Corp.
51 Featured Products
55 Coming Events
56 Classified Marketplace
63 Index of Advertisers
64 May Punch List
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