Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor - Articles

Technology influences trends in leak detection and prevention

Growing market offers opportunities for plumbing contractors.

May 13, 2019

When Tony Herman started Leak Geeks Plumbing in Fort Worth, Texas, 18 years ago, not including leak detection and repair services was never an option.

Why plumbing contractors can’t afford to ignore the leak detection category

Smart leak detection technology should be part of every plumbing business.

Ian Greene

May 8, 2019

The time for every plumbing contractor to seize this leak control technology opportunity is right now. Otherwise, you risk losing business to your competition, and squander an incremental revenue source that has arrived for the industry and is here to stay – we’re approaching a tipping point!

What to do when backflow occurs

Cary Hansen

May 8, 2019

Flush, flush, flush! For safety. Not your toilets’ but your customers’ water systems after any backflow incident or breach in the line.

Electric Eel celebrates 80 years

May 7, 2019

Electric Eel’s current product line includes a wide range of electric and gas powered sectional drain cleaning machines, drum style machines, high pressure water jetters and a full range of pipeline inspection camera systems and locators.

Toilets can be trendy and save water at the same time

Consumers value water conservation over other high-tech features.

Richard Rossi

May 6, 2019

This year at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), we saw a lot of really cool new features on toilets, from self-lifting lids, to lighted bowls, to self-cleaning toilets.

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A. O. Smith’s Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater

May 3, 2019

A. O. Smith introduces Commercial Heat Pump to full line of Energy Star Commercial Water Heaters.

AIM/R Holds Inaugural Rep Advantage Program in 2019

May 2, 2019

The Association of Independent Manufacturers’ Representatives (AIM/R) held a new educational offering called AIM/R Rep Advantage (March 7 – 8, 2019) in Rosemont, Illinois. In comparison to the AIM/R Annual Conference, the program was a condensed 1.5-day, content-filled, and rep-only event.

Smith-Cooper International to merge with Anvil International

April 26, 2019

Anvil International (“Anvil”), a global designer, manufacturer and provider of high-quality products that connect and support piping systems, and Smith-Cooper International (“SCI”), a global designer and provider of branded, high-quality pipes, valves, and fittings, announced on April 26, they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge.

Keep employees comfortable and focused

For personalized workplace comfort, opt for portable radiant heaters.

April 26, 2019

When creating the right office atmosphere, comfort is key. Employers want to ensure teams are not too warm where they may get sleepy, but also not too cold that they cannot concentrate. Unfortunately, many different types of workplaces face year-round temperature challenges and struggle to strike the perfect balance to keep all employees comfortable and focused.