Two New Jersey pluming organizations nailed down their biggest victory to date against Sears, Roebuck and Co. in their attempt to prevent the retail conglomerate from advertising plumbing contracting work in the state.

Caught In The Web?

May 31, 2000

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Customers continually seek customer-service-oriented businesses to fit their needs.

Dialing For Dollars

May 31, 2000

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Doug Hallberg wants to order supplies from the field on his cell phone — and he’s not going to pay for it.

Ergonomics Bill Quashed

May 31, 2000

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A proposed bill that would have stopped OSHA from promulgating an ergonomics standard was killed in the Capitol last month in a compromise between Republican and Democratic House Appropriations Committee leaders.

Michigan Contractors Return to Basics

May 31, 2000

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The Metropolitan Detroit Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association (MDPMCA) found political points and attacked them.

Bathroom Trends Shift

May 31, 2000

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A recent survey shows significant regional changes in bathroom design trends.

Copper and CPVC Duke It Out in California

May 31, 2000

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The Miller Bill would have permanently enabled homeowners in California to choose CPVC piping as an alternative to copper.

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