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Most of the modern hydronics technology used in North America for residential and light commercial buildings is for heating. 

Upgrading restrooms to be hands-free adds exponential value for business owners, and plumbing franchises have the mass infrastructure and support necessary to provide businesses with these upgrades and the promotional materials that will help them bring in more customers.

Patrick Jorge Besinga, president/CEO of Works Plumbing, and his wife, Margaret Besinga, vice president/COO, grew up in the Philippines, and both hold a college degree in business and marketing. 

Earlier this year, Leonard Valve announced David Brakenwagen as its new chief executive officer. 

Over the past couple years, construction of large distribution centers and warehouses has steadily increased throughout North America. 

In 2011, Milwaukee Tool and Uponor came together to launch the first M12 ProPEX Expander, a tool that changed the way many plumbing and mechanical contractors installed ProPEX fittings.

A PHCC search committee has been formed that will work with a consultant to begin the process of identifying and interviewing possible successors.

Some talented people seem to have the ability to create anything. Regardless of what they apply themselves to, the end result is always stunning. 

This past year has been disruptive to many industries and businesses thanks to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic more than a year ago. 

Covid-19 has made a permanent mark on the perception, functionality and design of commercial restrooms.