Articles by Bob Miodonski

Your Customers Will Go Green, If You Make It 'Greenvenient'

March 1, 2011
 In plain talk, they want no-sacrifice, cost-effective products that make it easy for them to be green.
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PM Profile: Sunny Forecast For Solar Thermal Market

March 1, 2011
Bill Shady says simple systems, federal tax credit will drive industry’s growth.
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PM Profile: Getting Involved Benefits Industry and Individuals

February 1, 2011
New MCAA president Mark Rogers sees education as key to members’ success.
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Stimulus Dollars At Work

February 1, 2011
Contractors report success and disappointment on projects funded by federal stimulus money.
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Plenty To Keep You Busy As Business Picks Up

February 1, 2011
Top trends and topics we’ll be covering in PM in 2011.
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Sprinklers Save Lives, Offer Opportunities

January 1, 2011
The 2009 International Residential Code that makes fire sprinklers mandatory in new home construction takes effect this month.
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PM Profile: A.O. Smith Sees Benefits In One-Two Punch Of Mandates And Incentives

January 1, 2011
Ajita RajendraIn mid-November, PM interviewed Ajita Rajendra, president of A. O. Smith Water Products Co., about issues facing the water-heater industry. Rajendra joined A. O. Smith Water Products as its
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Ensure Customers Can Find You

December 1, 2010
When They Need You In A Hurry
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Lean Thinking Can Reduce Waste, Costs For Service Contractors

December 1, 2010
One principle of lean manufacturing is to do something right the first time.
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Study Shows Water-Heating Systems With Lowest, Highest Energy Costs

December 1, 2010
A solar hot water system with a propane tankless water heater backup yields the lowest annual energy costs for homeowners, according to a recent study of 11 types of water-heating systems.
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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.
Photos by Mike Miagza

3/13/13 2:00 pm EST

Prepared to Navigate the New Lead-Free Laws?

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Sail through lead-free law compliance. When piping a potable water system, the bronze valves you’re using have an expiration date –January 4, 2014. Find out what US Senate Bill S.3874 is about, how it compares to previous standards, and most importantly — how it will affect you.

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