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Members of TM Sales’ inside and outside sales teams

2018 Plumbing & Mechanical Manufacturers Rep of the Year: TM Sales

Arvada, Colorada-based TM sales takes this year’s honor as PM’s manufacturers rep of the year.

Jen Anesi-Brombach

June 20, 2018

From training to company culture, the Meek brothers share what makes TM Sales special.

Top faucet trends of 2018

Keeping up with faucet design trends can help plumbers ensure they are staying competitive.

Jen Anesi-Brombach

June 18, 2018

From tech to style to finishes, these hot trends are shaping the faucet market in 2018.

RIDGID’s John Ruese (left) and Viega’s Christian Geisthoff at the AHR Expo in Chicago

PM Profile: RIDGID’s John Ruese and Viega’s Christian Geisthoff

Partnering for efficiency, safety in pressing technology.

Mike Miazga

June 14, 2018

RIDGID and Viega have enjoyed a long-standing relationship in the press fitting and tool spaces.

Tool Tips: Replacing steam radiator vents

May 28, 2018

Tool Tips—May 2018

Truck of the Month: Davis Plumbing, Burlington, NJ

Jen Anesi-Brombach

May 24, 2018

Davis Plumbing is the ‘potty-trained plumbers.’

5 new drain-cleaning tools that power through obstructions

Plumbers spend more time than they might like to admit clearing drains

Jen Anesi-Brombach

May 22, 2018

This feature showcases some of the newest drain-cleaning tools to hit the market.

Oil Heat Cares purchased equipment on David Mathews

Oil Heat Cares helps customers in need

Here is a closer look at three of Oil Heat Cares’ top projects from 2017.

OHC Staff

May 21, 2018

Every year, OESP members donate their time and expertise to help others keep the heat on.

PM Profile: bluefrog Plumbing + Drain's Gary Findley

Jen Anesi-Brombach

May 15, 2018

bluefrog Plumbing + Drain’s Gary Findley isn’t afraid of a little hard work.

Juan Carlos, service tech at Zoom Drain of Philadelphia

What plumbers should know before joining a franchise

Knowing when and how to become a franchisee isn’t easy, but these resources can help.

Jen Anesi-Brombach

May 7, 2018

The decision to become part of a franchise is rarely an easy one to make. The upfront investment and loss of one’s brand identity in exchange for another can be difficult for business owners to process. But, there are numerous benefits to joining a franchise.