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Armor will be at the MRWA Conference in beautiful St. Charles Missouri this week! The venue for this event will take place at the St. Charles Convention Center, running Wednesday & Thursday, Oct 1st & 2nd.

You will find Armor at Booth Space #111, with several of our Missouri Regional Sales Managers in attendance, Mark Harless and Jake Dougherty. Please be sure to visit with them - we are excited about this new venue!

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Convention Time Again!

We will be in Iowa, for the ISOSWO - Iowa Recycling & Solid Waste Management Conference, on Sept 29th-Oct 1st (Mon-Wed). The venue for this event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Convention Center, in Coralville IA.

Our Iowa Regional Sales Managers, Tom Hay and Cory Gustafson, will be in attendance, so please be sure to visit with them - they have lots of industry knowledge, and
fun giveaways to share!

We are excited about attending this Conference, and we hope to see you there!

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The MWWC Conference will be in Columbia MO this Wednesday (Sept 24th), at the
MPUA Kincheloe Conference Center.
This 1-Day event will be the 100th Anniversary Meeting for the
Missouri Water & Wastewater Conference!

Mark Harless, one of our Regional Sales Managers for Missouri,
will be in attendance, so be sure and visit with him.

See you in beautiful Columbia MO!
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Conference Time!

The SWANA Conference (Kansas Solid Waste Management Conference) will take place in Wichita KS this year! Starting on Tuesday, Sept 23rd, with a 4-Man Scrabble Golf Tournament at the Rolling Hills Country Club.

Then on Wednesday, Sept 24th, the NEW Conference location be at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Wichita, running through Thursday, Sept 25th.

Armor will be at Booth Space #P4, so be sure to stop and visit with several of our Kansas Regional Sales Managers, Joe Wigginton and Justin Hanson.

We are excited to see what amazing things will happen for the SWANA Conference in Wichita! See ya there!

The KWEA/KsAWWA Conference (American Water Works) is holding its 2025 Joint Conference, in Topeka starting this week.

The Conference runs from Tuesday, August 26th thru Thursday the 28th, at the Hotel Topeka in City Center.

Armor will be at Booth Space #95, so be sure to visit with several of our Kansas Regional Sales Managers, Justin Hanson and Jake Dougherty.

No better place to be than in Topeka this week!

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The MRWA Missouri Rural Water Association is holding its Bootheel Expo, at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff MO next week.

The Conference runs from Tuesday thru Wednesday - August 19th & 20th. Be sure visit with our Missouri Regional Sales Manager, Mark Harless, if you plan to attend!

Lots of great things happening at the Black River Coliseum next week!

Hope to see you there!
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The Missouri Waste Control Coalition (MWCC) is holding its 2025 Environmental Conference, at the Margaritaville Lake Resort, in Osage Beach MO starting this weekend!
The Conference runs from Sunday, July 13th through Tuesday, July 15th.

Armor will be at Booth Spaces #16 & #17 again this year. Be sure to visit with our Missouri Regional Sales Managers - Joe Wigginton, Mark Harless and John Krejci Jr.

Lots of great things happening at the Margaritaville this weekend!

Hope to see you there!

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Our Locations will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4th. We hope you have a fun, safe holiday with your friends & family!

Happy Independance Day 4th July 2025

The MWWC Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference is holding its Southwest Spring Conference in Carthage Missouri, Tuesday May 6th, 2025.

Be sure and visit with John Krejci Jr., our Regional Sales Manager for this area, at the Carthage Memorial Hall starting at 10am.

If you are in the Carthage area, stop by!
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We are headed to Columbia Missouri this week, for the
Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference (MWWC),
on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

The Midwest Section meeting is at the Northeast Regional Park Event Center,
starting at 7:15am.

Mark Harless, Sales Territory Manager for the Columbia area, will be in attendance,
so stop and visit with Mark.

See you in beautiful Columbia MO!
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The Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU) is holding its Spring Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita KS. The Conference will take place on Thursday, April 24th.

Be sure to visit with our Territory Sales Managers - Joe Wigginton, Justin Hanson and Jake Dougherty. They have fun giveaways, and lot of industry knowledge to share!

Hope to see you in Wichita this week!
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The Missouri Water & Wastewater Conference (MWWC) is holding its Southeast Section Annual Meeting in the City of Cape Girardeau MO this week!

The Meeting is located at the Drury Plaza Hotel, on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025.
Be sure and visit with John Krejci Jr, and John Krejci Sr. Both have covered our Missouri territory for years and have lots of industry knowledge to share.

Hope to see you there!
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Busy Convention Week for Armor!
We've got our Kansas Region Sales Managers,
Joe Wigginton, Justin Hanson and Jake Dougherty attending the
Kansas Rural Water Association's Annual Conference (KRWA) this week.

The Conference is once again at the Century II Convention Center in downtown Wichita, starting March 25th thru 27th, 2025.

Armor will once again be at Booth Spaces #177-179, and we have an IBAK RapidView Demo Camera Truck onsite as well.

If you've got time - stop by and visit with us!
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The MWEA Missouri Water Environmental Association's Missouri Section AWWA Conference is at the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend!

Running from March 23rd thru the 25th, 2025, you will find Armor at Booth #132. 
Be sure to visit with our Missouri Sales Managers, Mark Harless and John Krejci Jr

They have fun giveaways, and lots of industry knowledge to share. 
See ya in the Ozarks!!!

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Armor is super excited to announce that we are now the
ODB Xtreme Vac Leaf/Debris Dealer for the States of Iowa & Nebraska!

Armor and Old Dominion Brush Company (ODB) have numerous items in common, but the most relevant is that we both have longevity in our industries – ODB has been in business since 1910, and Armor entered in 1970. That means a whole lot in our continually changing industry. This is going to help make us great partners!

We now offer the ODB Xtreme Vac Leaf/Debris Truck Mounted, Trailer Mounted, Tow Behind, and Debris Collection Units. 

ODB products have so much to offer:

* Safest
* Easiest to Use
* More Reliable
* Easiest and Fastest to Maintain
* Fastest Collection Per Lane Mile
* Most Cost-Effective with the Lowest Cost of Operation and Ownership
* Most Efficient

We are here to help find the right ODB Xtreme Product to meet your needs!

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Join us at the MRWA Missouri Rural Water Association Conference, in downtown Branson Missouri, on March 4th & 5th (yep, that's next week),
at the Branson Convention Center.

Armor will be onsite at BOOTH SPACE #214. Be sure to stop and visit with our Region Sales Managers, John Krejci Sr., Mark Harless, and John Krejci Jr. They will have an IBAK RapidView Push Camera, and a Portable Mainline Camera Unit onsite for you view!

See you in Branson!

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The Illinois Rural Water Association (IRWA) is holding its 43rd Annual Technical Conference this week - February 18th-20th, 2025. The Conference is being held at the Thelma Keller Convention Center, in beautiful Effingham, IL.

Armor will be onsite at Booth Space #94. Be sure to stop and visit with Mark Harless and Kyle Watkins, our Region Sales Managers for Illinois. Hope to see you there!

For more details about this conference, go to: http:/irlwa.org/ATC.html

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Our Armor locations will be CLOSED on Thursday and Friday of this week –
November 28th & 29th.

We would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy weekend,
and a Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks Giving 2024

We are Excited to Welcome Justin Hanson to our StL Armor Family!

Justin will be working in Western Kansas, as our Regional Sales Manager!

Previously this area was covered by John Krejci Jr., but we are super busy and need extra coverage to help meet all our customer’s needs. So, John is still here – covering the Metro KC area for Sewer Equipment and Western Missouri.

Justin will be working in Western Kansas (touching the boarder of OK), meeting the needs of our Sewer Equipment, Cameras & Nozzles, Leaf/Debris Collection, Street Sweeping and Refuse customers.

When you see Justin, please welcome him to our Armor Family! We are excited to have him here to hit the ground running!

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Our Last Convention of 2024! WoooHooo!

The Missouri Rural Water Association (MRWA) will be holding its 2024 Fall Operators and Maintenance Symposium, and Office Professional Conference, at The Resort, at the Lake of the Ozarks Missouri.

The Conference runs October 29-31, 2024 (Tuesday-Thursday).

Our Regional Sales Manager – John Krejci Sr., Mark Harless, and John Krejci Jr. will be in attendance at Booth #M6, so stop by and visit with them! They will also have NEW DEMO Sewer Equipment onsite for your viewing pleasure!

See ya at the Lake!
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Armor is Headed to MWWC in Columbia MO on Wed, Sept 18th!

The Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference (MWWC) is holding its 2024 Annual Meeting & Technical Program this week. The Meeting is being held at the MPUA Kincheloe Conference Center, in Columbia Missouri.

Armor will be in attendance at Booth #2, with our Region Sales Manager, Mark Harless. We will also have an IBAK RapidView Push Camera onsite, so be sure and stop by to visit with Mark!

For more details on how to Register for a MWWC Conference, visit: https://www.mwwc.net

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Our Armor locations will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2nd, in observance
of Labor Day.

We hope you get the chance to enjoy the day with your family & friends!

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Kansas Water Environmental Association Joint Conference!

The KWEA/KsAWWA is holding its 15th Annual Joint Conference at the Hyatt Regency and Century II Conference Center, in Wichita Kansas again this year. Starting on Tuesday August 27th and running through Thursday, August 29th, 2024.

Our Regional Sales Managers – Joe Wigginton and John Krejci Jr. will be in attendance at Booth# 43, so stop by and visit with them – they have lots of giveaways to share!

If you have not registered, please go to: https://www.kwea.net/conference.html

Hope to see you there!
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Convention Time!

The Missouri Rural Waste Association (MRWA) will be holding its 2024 Bootheel Expo in Poplar Bluff Missouri, at the stately Black River Coliseum. The Expo will run next week on Tuesday & Wednesday, August 20th & 21st.

Our Regional Sales Managers – John Krejci Sr., and John Krejci Jr. will be in attendance at Booth #505, so be sure to stop by and visit with them.

We will also have a Sewer Equipment of America 747 Demo Sewer Jetter onsite for your viewing pleasure. There is a lot of exciting stuff going on at this conference, so if you have not registered, go to: https://moruralwater.org/bootheel-expo/

Hope to see you there!

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Our Locations will be CLOSED on July 4th

We will be Closed in Observance of the 4th of July holiday, so our employees can enjoy time with friends & family.
Have a safe holiday everyone!

Happy Independance Day 4th of July 2024

MH Equipment Press Release - July 2024

Armor Equipment to Consolidate Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment Operations

Arnold, Mo. (June 17, 2024) – Armor Equipment, an MH Equipment Company, recently announced plans to consolidate with Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment Co of Johnston, Iowa. Both Armor Equipment and Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment became divisions of MH Equipment in late 2023. The businesses share similar product and service offerings, with a focus on municipal, corporate, and private customers. Established in 1970, Armor Equipment territory includes Missouri, Kansas, and southern Illinois. The partnership with Mid-Iowa expands the footprint to include Iowa and Nebraska, a territory Mid-Iowa has served since 1975.

On July 1, 2024, the two brands will combine as Armor Equipment, an MH Equipment Company. The Mid-Iowa location in Johnston, Iowa remains a full-service location and will soon adopt the Armor Equipment name.

“Both Mid-Iowa and Armor have long been leaders in environmental solid waste equipment and service. We are excited about uniting these exceptional teams under one name and vision to help our customers with market leading solutions,” said Tripp Manheimer, President of Armor Equipment. Manheimer continues to lead the operations as an autonomous business unit of MH Equipment.

For more information about Armor Equipment and its comprehensive waste management solutions, please visit www.armor-equip.com

About Armor Equipment: Armor Equipment is a leading, full-service distributor and maintenance center for refuse, sewer, street, leaf/debris, and street sweeper equipment, serving businesses and municipalities across Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and southern Illinois. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and high-quality standards, Armor Equipment offers a comprehensive suite of services to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

About MH Equipment: Based in Peoria, Illinois, MH Equipment Company operates in 34 service locations across 10 states and has over 1,000 employees. MH Equipment is one of the largest material handling service providers in the United States.

Memorial Day 2024

It’s a time to remember and honor those that served our country. Time to raise those Flags!

Our Armor locations will be CLOSED on Monday, May 27th, so that our employees can spend time with their friends and families.

We Wish Everyone a Happy Memorial Day!

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Armor & MWWC Are Headed To Springfield MO

The Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference (MWWC) is holding its Southwest Section Meeting next week on Tuesday, May 7th. The Meeting is being held at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, in historic Springfield, Missouri.

Armor will be in attendance with our Region Sales Manager, John Krejci Jr., offering lots of Armor give-aways. Stop by and visit with Junior!

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It's Convention Time in Columbia MO!

The Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference (MWWC) is holding its Midwest Section Meeting this week on Thursday, May 2nd. The Meeting is being held this year at the Northeast Event Center, in Columbia Missouri. Armor will be in attendance with Region Sales Manager, Mark Harless, offering lots of give-aways and knowledge to share.

Mark will also have an IBAK RapidView Push Camera onsite, so be sure to stop and visit with Mark!

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The MWWC is headed to Cape Girardeau MO on Thursday, April 25th!

The Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference (MWWC) is holding its Southeast Section Annual Meeting this week on Thursday, April 25th. The Meeting is being held at the Drury Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Armor will be in attendance with our Region Sales Managers, John Krejci Sr. & John Krejci Jr., offering lots of give-aways and knowledge to share – so be sure to stop and visit with the Krejcis’! 

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One-Day MWWC Conference in Macon MO!

The Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference (MWWC) is holding its Northeast Section Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. The Conference is being held again this year at the Macon County Park Expo Center, in Macon Missouri.

Armor will be in attendance with our Region Sales Manager, Mark Harless, offering lots of give-aways and knowledge to share – so be sure to stop and visit with Mark!

For details on how to Register for a MWWC Conference, visit: https://www.mwwc.net/mwwc-sections.html

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ARMOR & MWWC will be in St. Joseph Missouri this week!

The Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference (MWWC) is holding its Northwest Section Meeting on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. The Conference is being held again this year at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, in St. Joseph Missouri.

Armor will be in attendance with our Region Sales Managers, Joe Wigginton and John Krejci Jr., offering lots of give-aways and knowledge to share – so be sure to stop and visit with them! #rapidview

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We are headed to Wichita Kansas for the KRWA Conference!

The Kansas Rural Water Association (KRWA) is holding its 55th Annual Conference & Exhibition on March 26th-28th, 2024. The Conference is being held again this year at the Century II Convention Center, in Downtown Wichita, KS.

Armor will be at Booth Spaces #179, 180 & 181. Our Region Sales Managers, Joe Wigginton and John Krejci Jr. will have a Demo RapidView IBAK Camera Truck onsite, so be sure to stop and visit with them!
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Margaritaville Here We Come!!

The Missouri Water Environmental Association (MWEA), and Missouri Section of the American Water Works Association (MO-AWWA) will be holding its Joint Annual Meeting on March 24th-26th, 2024.

The Meeting is being held again this year at the beautiful Margaritaville Resort, in Lake Ozark MO. Armor will be onsite at Booth Space #132.

Our Region Sales Managers, John Krejci Sr. and Mark Harless, will have a Demo Sewer Equipment of America 747 Sewer Jetter Trailer onsite, so be sure to stop and visit with them!
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We Are Knee-Deep Into Convention Season!

The Illinois Water Environmental Association (IWEA) will be holding its Wastewater Professionals Conference 2024 on March 19th & 20th, 2024.

The Conference is being held at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center, in beautiful East Peoria, IL. Armor will be onsite at Booth Space #58.

Be sure to stop and visit with our Region Sales Managers, Mark Harless and Kyle Watkins. They have give-aways and knowledge to share! Hope to see you there!

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Join Us at the OWPI Conference in Collinsville IL - January 30th & 31st, 2024

The Onsite Wastewater Professionals of Illinois (OWPI) will be holding its Annual Conference & Tradeshow on January 30th & 31st, at the Gateway Convention Center, in Collinsville Illinois.

Armor will be onsite with an IBAK RapidView Camera Truck, along with a Sewer Equipment of America 747 Jetter Trailer, and an Easement Machine.

Stop and visit with our IL Region Managers – Kyle Watkins and Mark Harless – they’ve got lots of knowledge and give-aways to share!
Hope to see you there!

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The Onsite Wastewater Professionals of Illinois (OWPI) will be holding its Annual Conference & Tradeshow on January 30th & 31st, at the Gateway Convention Center, in Collinsville Illinois.

Armor will be onsite with an IBAK RapidView Camera Truck, along with a Sewer Equipment of America 747 Jetter Trailer, and an Easement Machine.
Stop and visit with our IL Region Managers – Kyle Watkins and Mark Harless – they’ve got lots of knowledge and give-aways to share!
Hope to see you there!
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Happy Holidays from Armor

Our Armor Locations will be CLOSED on Monday, December 25th, and Monday, January 1st.

We hope this Holiday Season finds you jolly and healthy!

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Exciting News to Share!

We Now Have a New Management Company!

MH Equipment Company took over ownership of both of our Armor locations in October. This is a good move for both companies, and now Armor is part of a larger organization that can go that extra mile for its customers and employees!

MH Equipment is located in Peoria, IL. Check them out at: www.mhequipment.com

We have another Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference, this time in SPRINGFIELD MO! MWWC will be holding it’s One (1) Day Southwest Section Annual Meeting,

New to our Used Equipment Inventory: 2006 Sewer Equipment of America 747-FR2000 Sewer Jetter, with: CAT Diesel Engine 80HP 700 Gallon Poly Water Tank Aluminum

Our Armor locations will be CLOSED on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th in Observance of the holiday. We hope you have a safe

With locations in Arnold Missouri and Olathe Kansas, Armor continues to grow, and because of this growth we have immediate openings for two (2) experienced

Cleaning the way for a cleaner tomorrow

Leaves and other debris cause more than a few headaches for municipal workers and others tasked with keeping streets clean and safe. We carry a selection of leaf and debris cleaning equipment from companies like Old Dominion Brush Co. (ODB) to make your environmental management tasks easier, faster, and more cost-effective.

Our line of leaf machines offer:

  • Powerful performance to tackle large volumes of leaves and debris with ease.
  • Versatility for effective use on urban streets and expansive parks.
  • Durability to withstand demanding work environments.
  • Increased productivity through reduced manual labor.

Don’t let leaves and debris slow you down. Invest in one of our high-quality leaf and debris machines to experience the difference in efficiency and performance.

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Flushing out the competition: top-tier sewer cleaning equipment manufacturers

Keeping sewers clean and flowing freely prevents unpleasant backups into public streets. It’s a tough job made easier with our top-quality sewer cleaning equipment and cameras from leading manufacturers like Sewer Equipment Company of America. Our comprehensive line helps municipalities, contractors, and industrial clients tackle even the toughest jobs efficiency and effectively.
We know in your line of work, downtime isn’t an option. That’s why we do more than simply sell equipment. We provide a complete support ecosystem that includes expert sales guidance, responsive service, and reliable parts support.
When you choose Armor Equipment, you’re not just getting machinery – you’re gaining a partner dedicated to your success. Let us help you maximize your productivity and minimize downtime with sewer equipment and cameras that are built to last and backed by unparalleled support.

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Precision Excavation Redefined:
Hydroexcavation Solutions

Discover the power of hydroexcavation with our cutting-edge equipment and expert services. Perfect for environmental and waste management professionals who demand precision, efficiency, and reliability.
Hydroexcavation services are a non-destructive excavation technique that minimizes the risk to underground utilities. Choosing this method increases worker safety and protects the environment since it doesn’t use any toxic substances.
Our state-of-the-art hydroexcavation equipment combines high-pressure water jets with powerful vacuum systems to quickly and safely remove soil and debris. Whether you’re tackling pipeline maintenance, contaminated soil remediation, or construction site cleanup, our solutions get the job done right every time.

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