Articles by Katie Rotella

Even Toilet Seats Are Green

October 3, 2008
From better environmental practices, molding procedures and material selection, Bemis Mfg. underscores its eco-commitment.
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PM Truck Of The Month ― Nagy Service Co. Inc., Mentor, Ohio

October 1, 2008
No more 'sleeping at the wheel' for Nagy Service Co.; the company has undergone a marketing makeover.
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The Family Business

September 1, 2008
The trials and tribulations of working with relatives.
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PM Truck Of The Month ― Bobby's Plumbing Inc., Vero Beach, Fla.

September 1, 2008
Bobby's Plumbing has been in business since 1975, and this family-run business boasts a recognizable staple in its town - Big Blue Trucks.
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RPA Holds 'Green' REX

August 23, 2008
The “Green Team,” the Radiant Panel Association’s collection of alternative energy super heroes, helped start the radiant trade group’s Annual Conference and Radiant Expo, Aug. 13-15, in suburban Chicago.
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Plumbing Trends

August 6, 2008
The Commercial Sector: An oasis on the bumpy construction road?
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PM Truck Of The Month ― The Katy Plumbing Co., Katy, Texas

August 1, 2008
Owner George Johnson says employees enjoy working for his company, especially when driving the new Mercedes-class Sprinter service vehicles.
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Plumbing Trends: Toilets 2008

July 1, 2008
This year's toilet market focused on being kind ― to the environment, to end-users and even installers.
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PM Truck Of The Month ― Rosenthal Plumbing, Santa Cruz, Calif.

July 1, 2008
About five or six years ago, this month's Truck Of The Month company saw there was going to be a "hole" if it didn't adjust its business focus. Rosenthal implemented its service sector soon after.
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Bush Cracks Down On Illegal Federal Contractors

June 13, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security has designated E-Verify as the employment eligibility verification system for all federal contractors.
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DEWALT media event at Stanley Black and Decker University

The DEWALT media event was hosted at the Stanley Black and Decker University in Towson, Md.
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