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Dodge Momentum Index dips in April

May 14, 2019

The Dodge Momentum Index fell 0.5% in April to 144.3 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 145.1.

Success Group International reveals new performance management system at San Antonio Expo

Turnkey program developed to help member contractors retain the employees they have in a talent-deficient industry.

May 14, 2019

Success Group International (SGI) recently held its spring 2019 Expo at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Nearly 450 companies and 1,500 people attended the event.

BLUE HAWK joins IMARK Group as founding member

May 13, 2019

Addition creates the largest member-owned and member-controlled global distribution network.

Oil Heat Cares helps keep the heat on

OESP members donate equipment and installations to help those in need.

OHC Staff

May 13, 2019

Since its inception in 2004, Oil Heat Cares — a not-for-profit foundation — has helped people and organizations in need with the replacement of their oil heating appliances.

Technology influences trends in leak detection and prevention

Growing market offers opportunities for plumbing contractors.

Nicole Krawcke

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.

Dan Holohan: The metal manometer

A simple mistake led to the invention of the common pressure gauge.

Dan Holohan

May 13, 2019

At first, Eugene Bourdon was annoyed when he saw what his worker had done to the metal tube. The tube was in the shape of a spiral and it was to go into a laundry machine they were building in Bourdon’s shop.

PMI members lobby Capitol Hill during Legislative Forum and Fly-In

May 10, 2019

PMI and its members also reiterated the need for congressional action in support of EPA WaterSense program funding, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and investments in America’s infrastructure.

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.

Sioux Chief adds to PDQ family of push fittings

May 7, 2019

The unique design allows contractors to bracket the supply tube securely behind the wall, then cut and connect the sillcock from outside the building — at finish.

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.