State Water Heaters introduces its new State Preferred Contractor program for plumbing contractors. Each preferred contractor will be eligible for exclusive programs and benefits, including:

• Hats, uniform patches and magnetic truck signs with the SPC logo;
  
• Training programs, including field training and seminars at State's Customer Care Center in Ashland City, Tenn.;
  
• State Side newsletters with sales and marketing strategies, and articles on water heater sizing, installation, troubleshooting and other technical subjects;
  
• Marketing materials and sales aids; and
  
• SPC-only promotions, beginning with a Las Vegas sweepstakes for every State Preferred Contractor who joins before Aug. 1. The winner will receive an all-expense-paid, five-night trip for two to Las Vegas during the ISH North America show this fall.

To receive a brochure and membership application, plumbing contractors can contact their State Water Heaters distributor or sales representative. They can also contact State at 800/365-8170, e-mail spc@stateind.com.