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When Lenny Siers retired from active military duty in 1995, he decided to open his own residential home services company in Niceville, Florida. Siers’ background was heavy in air conditioning and heating and he saw an opportunity; however he had no experience as a businessman.

Pipelining, as it is known today, is the process of reconditioning the inside of a pipeline with an internal coating or casting to extend the remaining useful life of the piping asset. Pipe coating has been utilized in pressurized pipelines for more than 60 years.

The plumbing and mechanical industry is changing quickly, and the biggest catalyst of that change is technology. New products are coming to market, the Internet of Things is influencing product design, and connectivity is becoming less of a novelty and more of a commodity.

Equipment shipment data courtesy of the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

To Kyle Lessard, owner of Las Vegas-based Eternal Plumbing Solutions, the business is more than just a plumbing company; it is a service company focused on the customers’ experience.

CK Mechanical currently has more than 20 employees, between the office staff, master plumbers, journeymen and apprentices.

Milestones include one billion installations worldwide, including contributions to Eiffel Tower, Hoover Dam and other historic projects. 

In an era when plumbing systems are continuing to advance from metal to plastics, contractors are speculating which plastic piping system is best.

Bradford White Corp. announced the passing of its chairman A. Robert “Bob” Carnevale.