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Interviews from manufacturing executives in the plumbing, piping and hydronic heating industries.

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PM Profile: Watts Water Technologies asks tough questions about lead-free products’ compliance and quality

Watts Water Technologies to open new foundry this spring.
April 19, 2013
By Bob Miodonski
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Plumbing & Mechanical last month interviewed Ernie Elliott, senior vice president for Watts Water Technologies, about lead-free products and their impact on the plumbing and heating industry.
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PM Profile: MCAA president wantsto move forward with labor to improve market share

Michael Cables sees construction activity increasing in health care and other sectors.
March 15, 2013
By Bob Miodonski
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Michael Cables sees construction activity increasing in health care and other sectors.
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PM Profile: Grundfos sees a competitive advantage for the U.S. economy with a shift to new technologies

Pump industry needs efficiency standards to use energy wisely.
February 13, 2013
By Bob Miodonski
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Plumbing & Mechanical last month interviewed Grundfos North America President and CEO Jes Munk Hansen on issues facing the pump industry.
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NIBCO chairman Rex Martin

PM Profile: NIBCO educates plumbing contractors on lead-free legislation

Manufacturer sees growth opportunities in new products and new markets
January 15, 2013
By Bob Miodonski
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Plumbing & Mechanical last month interviewed NIBCO Chairman and CEO Rex Martin at the company’s headquarters in Elkhart, Ind., about lead-free plumbing products and other topics.


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Leonard Valve Company

PM Profile: Leonard Valve succeeds as family-owned business focused on niche market

Company to offer new water temperature control products as it celebrates its 100th anniversary
December 1, 2012
By Bob Miodonski
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With Leonard Valve Co. marking its 100th anniversary this year, Plumbing & Mechanical recently interviewed President E. Niles Wilcox at the company’s headquarters in Cranston, R.I


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PM Profile: Uponor refocuses its strategy to align itself with markets with growth opportunities

November 1, 2012
By Bob Miodonski
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Contractors must challenge the status quo with innovative solutions. 
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PM Profile: Tigre USA committed to sustainable development, training and listening

October 1, 2012
By Bob Miodonski
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PVC pipe and fittings manufacturer wants to get closer to contractors. 
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PM Profile: Wolverine Brass plans to expand its nationwide sales force and product offering

September 1, 2012
By Bob Miodonski
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Consumers will need professional plumbers more in the future than today.
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PM Profile: Fuel efficiency and reliability help spur increase in Sprinter's sales

August 1, 2012
By Bob Miodonski
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Life-cycle costs gain importance in vans as they do in buildings.
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PM Profile: Home Builders Institute provides training in hard and soft construction skills

July 1, 2012
By Bob Miodonski
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Offering a career path can help contractors recruit employees.
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