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Recruiting tomorrow's plumbers

The Nexstar Legacy Foundation started its Explore the Trades program in January 2014 with its website, www.explorethetrades.com.
Kelly Faloon
May 21, 2015
Old and new ideas to spread the word on lucrative careers in the trades.


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The problem with standardizing

The challenge, though, was the steam didn’t agree with the pipe size.
May 21, 2015
One size does not fit all when it comes to steam heat and pumps.


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Piping for wood-fueled biomass boiler systems: Part 1

The market for high-efficiency boilers that burn cordwood, wood pellets or wood chips is growing in North America
John Siegenthaler 200x200 author headshot on a white background.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 21, 2015
An elegant piping approach for wood-fueled biomass boiler systems.


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The importance of positive thinking in business

I never made a putt I didn’t think was going in.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
May 21, 2015
When I was learning to be a technician, it wasn’t my skills that would sabotage me; it was my fear and negative thinking.


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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing partners with Mike Rowe

May 21, 2015
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and Mister Sparky — part of the Direct Energy family of brands — are partnering with Mike Rowe.


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PM Profile: Metropolitan Industries President and CEO John Kochan Jr.

Hands-on training for contractor customers is the key to growth.
April 29, 2015
Metropolitan Industries has grown into a diversified water/wastewater distributor and OEM manufacturer.


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The future of fleet management

Kelly Faloon
April 1, 2012
Updated technology increases productivity and driver safety while reducing costs.
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Small showrooms bring big benefits

Bob Miodonski
April 1, 2012
Two plumbing contractors’ product displays help customers focus their search. 
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Products of the Year 2011

March 1, 2012
The following products have earned special designation as the 2011 PM Products of the Year.
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Plenty to see

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John McNally
March 1, 2012
Record-breaking 2012 AHR Expo loaded with new products and technologies. 
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