After a three-year hiatus, Dan Holohan resurrected his "Wetstock" gathering of hydronic heating buffs in Denver April 12, drawing 205 participants and, for the first time, 18 exhibitors.
Tim Williford (Southern Piping Co.) testified on
behalf of the PHCC-NA and urged Congress to act quickly to address the constant
rise in the fuel costs ... (view a YouTube video of Williford's testimony)
Hydronics contractor-teacher-writer Mark
Eatherton was named the latest winner of the Carlson-Holohan Award of
Excellence. Awarded every other year and co-sponsored by PM,
this “traveling” award recognizes an outstanding industry volunteer.
The Australian company donated 200 of its dual-flush
toilets to Greensburg, Kan., as it rebuilds after the damage of a catastrophic tornado swept it away nearly a year ago.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a
resolution Wednesday recognizing the plumbing industry and supporting the goals
and ideals of National Plumbing Industry Week.
Rheem Mfg. Co. announced that industry veteran Chris Peel will serve
as corporate senior vice president and COO. Peel’s appointment follows the
promotion of J.R. Jones to CEO.
The
Radiant Panel Association Annual Conference proclaims radiant heating has always
been green, and the REX Trade Show aisles are filling up with many new and existing companies eager to display the latest
in heating technology.