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Toilets can be trendy and save water at the same time

Consumers value water conservation over other high-tech features.

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.

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.

Taco Comfort Solutions names new sales representatives

April 25, 2019

The manufacturers' representatives will represent Taco in the Western and Southwestern regions.

A. O. Smith 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

A. O. Smith named a 2019 Energy Star partner of the year

April 23, 2019

A. O. Smith has been named a 2019 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its contribution and dedication to manufacturing high-efficiency water heaters.

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Groundbreaking Legionella prevention model reported

April 23, 2019

Fatal Legionnaires’ disease has escalated 550% in the past 15 years. A new analysis model reported in AIHA’s The Synergist offers help for facility owners and operators who, due to new standards, are now responsible for preventing this “quiet killer.”

March 2019 State Construction Employment 12-Month Change

Construction employment increases in 38 states from March 2018 to March 2019 ...

while 29 states add construction jobs between February and March.

April 20, 2019

Texas and West Virginia have biggest number and percent of annual job gains as Louisiana and Vermont lag; Washington has largest one-month gains, while Pennsylvania and Vermont experience worst losses.

Housing starts decline in March

April 20, 2019

Total housing starts fell 0.3% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.14 million units from a downwardly revised reading in February, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department that was delayed due to the partial government shutdown.

Navien hosts contractor roundtable discussion

April 19, 2019

The contractors involved in the roundtable discussion were chosen as winners of the SoCal Getaway trip for their outstanding performance in the NavienRewards program during 2018.