Several industry organizations have come out in favor of comprehensive immigration reform, which, as of press time, is still being tackled by the Senate (S.2611). The bill is described as a compromise that combines tougher border patrol and established law enforcement with a humane treatment of illegal immigrants.

Grunau Sells To APi Group

May 2, 2006

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The movement toward company alliances and large-scale consolidation continues with the recent announcement from mechanical contractor Grunau Co. that it has sold to APi Group, a Minnesota-based company comprised of 29 independently-managed specialty contractors.

PM's Truck Of The Month Andy's Pipe Dream, Lenexa, Kan.

May 1, 2006

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Before Andrew Alexander started his service company in November 2003, he worked for a plumbing and heating company that used all different kinds of trucks, so he was pretty familiar with what service vehicle would be right for Andy's Pipe Dream.

Plumbing Trends: At The Kitchen Sink

May 1, 2006

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This year at the Kitchen & Bath Show in Chicago, it was clear that beautifully designed sinks and faucets now offer innovative functionality to today's homeowners.

OIL HEAT CARES - Special Supplement for Plumbing & MechanicalThis Year's Fund-raising Activities

April 4, 2006

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In its short but successful existence, Oil Heat Cares has yet to turn down one job that has helped a family in need. What keeps this well-“oiled” machine running? One word: generosity.

PM Installation Survey: CSST

March 29, 2006

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The CSST market is finally seeing the light at the end of the flexible gas tubing.

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