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World Vision asks for industry assistance with Oklahoma tornado relief efforts

There are three specific categories of products that are needed.
May 24, 2013

There are three specific categories of products that are needed.


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Kohler goes on the road with “Trust the Flush” tour

Mobile toilet test lab will visit more than 25 markets in the U.S.
May 22, 2013

Mobile toilet test lab will visit more than 25 markets in the U.S.


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2013 World Plumbing Council Education and Training Scholarship

May 22, 2013

Deadline for applications is July 31, 2013.


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Mestek CEO John E. Reed dies

Reed passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 9, 2013 at his home.
May 21, 2013

Mestek Inc. announced the passing of John E. Reed, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, on May 9, 2013 at his home. 


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New AHRI vision highlights how heating, cooling products improve lives

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute recently debuted a new logo and vision for the association: 'We Make Life Better.'
May 16, 2013

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute recently debuted a new logo and vision for the association: “We Make Life Better.”


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Bobcat breaks ground on $20 million expansion for Acceleration Center

Construction is expected to be complete by summer 2014.
May 14, 2013

Bobcat Co. has officially broken ground on its $20 million renovation and expansion to create the Acceleration Center in Bismarck, N.D.


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Lead-free drives increased employment at Lee Brass

Lee Brass has increased its employment by 30% as a result of the increased demand for its lead-free LEE FREE product line.
May 13, 2013

Lee Brass has increased its employment by 30% as a result of the increased demand for its lead-free LEE FREE product line.


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Ferguson renews community partnership with Christopher Newport University

The $12 million donation will go to scholarships and enhance cultural experiences at the Ferguson Center for the Arts.
May 7, 2013

 

The $12 million donation will go to scholarships and enhance cultural experiences at the Ferguson Center for the Arts.


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Dwyer Group introduces the Women in the Trades initiative and scholarship

Studies have shown that females in the home are often the lead decision-makers when it comes to home maintenance.
May 6, 2013

Studies have shown that females in the home are often the lead decision-makers when it comes to home maintenance.


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Eatherton named RPA executive director

Mark Eatherton has assumed the position of executive director of the Radiant Professionals Alliance
May 3, 2013

Mark Eatherton has assumed the position of executive director of the Radiant Professionals Alliance taking over for Kathleen Mihelich, who will remain with the organization in an advisory capacity part time through at least October.


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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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