Seneca News - Q In Review

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1 - Q In Review In This Issue: Message from Murray - Murray Nelson Fuel Systems and Environmental - Jennifer Carpenter Industrial Group - Shane Madison Waste Solutions Services - Chris Biellier Seneca Sales - JC Risewick Dear Customers - You re Invited to Tour Our New Seneca Distribution Center! As promised, we are having an Open House to celebrate the completion of our NEW Seneca Distribution Center. Please stop by our Corporate Headquarters on Thursday, September 3rd from 3:00-6:00 pm to help us celebrate and tour the new state of the art facility. We look forward to seeing you! Sincerely - Murray Nelson

2 Fuel Systems and Environmental Divisions - Jennifer Carpenter New UST Operator Training Rules Published in Federal Register July 15, 2015 In June, the EPA released their long-awaited UST rule updates with most changes required to be implemented within the next three (3) years. While it s not yet known how or when the individual States with EPA program approval will implement the new rules, we all know the clock is ticking. Here are some of the changes owners/operators should begin preparing and budgeting for.... 1) Emergency generator tanks, airport hydrant systems and field constructed tanks (i.e. previously deferred UST systems) must meet leak detection requirements within three (3) years. All new installations after the effective date of the rule must meet leak detection requirements at installation. 2) Tanks and piping installed or replaced will be required to be secondarily contained and interstitial monitoring will be required. This includes new dispensers and installation of under dispenser containment (UDC). 3) Ball floats can no longer be replaced or used in new installations as overfill protection and overfill protection will be required to be inspected for proper operation at least once every three (3) years. 4) Regulators must be notified at least thirty (30) days prior to switching to products containing greater than 10% ethanol or 20% biodiesel and demonstrate the compatibility of all equipment. 5) Spill buckets and containment sumps will be required to be tested at least once every three (3) years and replacement of failing spill buckets and containments will likely be required. 6) Following repair/replacement of secondary containments and containment sumps - tightness testing must be completed within thirty (30) days. 7) Monthly and annual inspections will be required for all facilities to check for proper operation and maintenance of UST systems. Individual states will determine if these inspections must be completed by A/B Operators or whether they can be completed by Third Parties. 8) All components of the ATG including probes, sensors, leak detectors, alarms and programming will be required to be checked for proper operation annually. 9) Liquid in the interstitial space of secondarily contained systems (i.e. sensor alarms) has been added to the list of unusual operating conditions that should be reported as a suspected release. At least one of the above changes will have an impact on your UST operations. Stay tuned as there will be much discussion as States work to incorporate and update their rules to include the EPA s changes. For the complete EPA rule changes go to NOTE: For the State of Nebraska - The State of Nebraska has approved regulations requiring Class A, B and C Operator Training for all UST facilities by December 31, VISIT store.senecaco.com TO PURCHASE FUEL SYSTEMS AND FINISHING SYSTEMS PARTS ONLINE. Make sure to register to receive alerts of special pricing or private promotions.

3 Industrial Group Division - Shane Madison Seneca s Web Store - Now Including Industrial s Top Selling Parts Earlier this summer, Seneca Industrial joined the ecommerce market by adding the most popular parts that you consistently purchase from us to the Seneca Online Parts Store. Currently, each one of our field consultants are working with your purchasing personnel to help get them registered on the site in order to enjoy the additional benefits registering provides. If you have ever placed an order with one of the popular consumer shopping websites, you will find our Web Store to be every bit as easy to use! You will be able to select Favorites under your unique and secure login, as well as see Order History and Status. The first step is to review the benefits and simply register at the following link: Once you are registered, you can buy parts and systems by credit card, or if you are already set up with a Seneca Credit Account, you can simply include a PO number and choose Bill to Account as your payment method during checkout. Your orders will be handled by the same in-house customer service people that you are used to, ensuring that we maintain the same level of service you receive when you call-in to place orders. Currently, there are roughly 165 parts loaded onto our store complete with pictures, specifications and prices. The sections are broken down into Cleaning, Liquid Finishing, Safety and PPE, Spray Booth Supplies, Used Equipment and Sale Items. One great way to save additional money on your orders is to take advantage of the Free Standard Shipping on orders totaling $400 or more that are less than 75 pounds! Seneca continues to offer new and exciting ways to service you as our valued customer. We want to provide a multitude of ways to make it easy to do business with us. The Web Store is just one more tool to achieve these results. We appreciate your commitment to Seneca Industrial as your valued vendor, and we look forward to working with you for many years to come. SENECA S MISSION STATEMENT Seneca Companies will meet or exceed our customers expectations. Our employees are committed to treating customers, suppliers and each other with integrity, honesty and respect. CORE VALUES Seneca Companies is committed to: Listening - Understanding the voice of our customers and employees Continuous Improvement - Change is constant Accountability - Responsibility for our actions Teamwork - Multi-divisional teams are essential Fact Based Decisions - Seeking root cause not blame Competitive - Drive to succeed Safety - Concern for the well-being of our employees Sustainability and the Environment - Concern for the well-being of the earth

4 Waste Solutions Services Division - Chris Biellier Seneca Waste Solutions Division Continues to Expand Service Offerings with a Safer Alternative to Mechanical Excavation Vacuum Excavation & Hydro-Excavation are non-mechanical, non-destructive processes that use pressurized water and industrial strength vacuum to simultaneously excavate and evacuate soil. As hydro-excavation safely breaks up soil, the soil and water slurry is conveyed by vacuum to a debris tank. This method is preferred in undisturbed and cohesive soil scenarios. When water is not necessary to break up material, such as when applied to backfill areas with loose gravel or sand, the use of a powerful vacuum truck is all that is necessary. Over the past few years hydro-excavation has gained rapid popularity as a complement to conventional methods or as a stand alone method used for digging and moving soil. Highly pressurized water is utilized along with a powerful vacuum to complete the hydro-excavation system. Because the water is highly pressurized, it is able to break up hardened and cohesive soil and the vacuum unit transfers it to a debris box. An example to give an idea of the power used in the process is: a standard shop vac that many of us use around our homes has vacuum power of around 80 to 100 CFM. Seneca s 15 and 18 cyd Wet/Dry Vacuum trucks deliver 5,500 to 6,000 CFM of vacuum at 28 HG. Now That s Serious Power!!! The Waste Solutions Division of Seneca Companies offers the perfect solution when mechanical excavation is limited due to space limitations or when unknown or know sensitive subsurface utilities may be present. With our fleet of powerful 5,500 and 6,000 CFM Wet/Dry vacuum trucks complemented with our variable pressure water equipment, we can effectively remove materials around manholes, tanks, sewers, pipelines, utility lines, conduits or alongside buildings or structures where conventional excavation would be of higher risk or destructive. There are many benefits to hydro-excavations but the most predominant is SAFETY. Plus, it s less destructive compared to conventional methods resulting in fewer repairs to the surface area and less backfilling requirements. Manual digging is very intensive for laborers and very time consuming. Heavy machinery poses safety risks and causes damage to the surroundings. Variable applications include: exposing utilities, piling hole excavation, remote digging, potholing/daylighting, slot trenching and debris removal. Industries commonly served but not limited to: utility companies, pipelines, large pit exposure, power plants, remote digging in manufacturing plants, municipal public works, railroad facilities, environmental engineering and consulting firms and general contractors/construction companies. For more information, please visit or contact any one of our Waste Solutions Branch Offices.

5 Seneca Sales - JC Risewick Seneca Sales Promotions: Fuel Systems Division: Now through December 31st, Seneca s Fuel Systems Division is offering special pricing on all Gilbarco Passport Point of Sale (POS) Systems. Never before have we been as aggressive on pricing as we will be over the next 5 months on Gilbarco POS Systems. With upcoming EMV* requirements going into effect in October, there is no better time than the present to upgrade your Point of Sale systems. Not only will you be EMV compliant, but you will get a great deal on the equipment. Availability of systems at this special pricing is limited, so please contact your local Seneca Fuel Systems Representative soon to take advantage of these low prices. *EMV Overview: In October 2015, there will be a change in how consumers pay and you get paid with credit and debit cards. The new standard called EMV (developed by Europay, MasterCard and Visa) will create a more secure way of paying. Every customer s card will have an embedded microchip, instead of, or along with a magnetic stripe. An EMV chip card is a credit or debit card containing an embedded computer chip. The chip provides the ability to securely store and process data and provides increased protection against lost, stolen or counterfeit card fraud. It s more difficult to counterfeit a chip card because the chip creates a unique impression each time it is used. Industrial / Finishing Systems Division: Seneca s Industrial / Finishing Systems Division now has products on Seneca s Online Parts Store! To celebrate, we are offering our customers an additional 10% off their first order on parts purchased off the Finishing Systems side of the store. Simply use promo code INDUSTRIAL10 at checkout to receive the one time discount. With over 150 parts available, the Seneca Online Parts Store is well equipped to meet your needs. Visit store.senecaco.com to register and shop the store. Offer expires September 30, Waste Solutions Division: Seneca s Waste Solutions division is offering special pricing to their manufacturing customers. Manufacturing companies can count on Seneca Waste Solutions when it comes to solving the major task of handling waste elimination. Our reliable personnel are DOT-certified hazardous materials drivers and operators, 40-hour HAZWOPER trained, 10-hour OSHA trained and confined space entry certified trained. Seneca has the expertise, resources and equipment for any situation, whether it is an immediate need such as an emergency spill response or a routinely scheduled maintenance cleaning. As YOUR Complete Solution, Seneca also offers a variety services that help reduce process residuals and minimizes risk - including cleaning services, transportation and disposal services and compliance and turnkey environmental management. Our goal is to help you protect your business and the environment by containing, controlling, transporting and/or recovering most materials. To take advantage of this special pricing, please contact your local Seneca Waste Solutions Representative. Offer expires September 30, CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: 4140 East 14th Street Des Moines, Iowa FUEL SYSTEMS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WASTE SOLUTIONS SERVICES FINISHING SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ELECTRICAL & AUTOMATION AUTOMOTIVE & FLEET