Home Depot Inc. announced dismal retail news in its fourth-quarter financials on Feb. 20, while the wholesale operation the company is considering selling produced a few bright spots.
With the fate of HD Supply undecided, the Executive Committee of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association has recommended that PHCC discontinue further talks with HD Supply concerning a possible business relationship.
The EPA released a draft specification establishing the criteria for high-efficiency bathroom sink faucets as part of its new WaterSense program that are a third lower than current federal standards.
Taco Inc. dedicated a new 60,000-square-foot addition to its Cranston, R.I., manufacturing facility in a ceremony Feb. 16 that featured local and state politicians and a performance by the Rhode Island Philharmonic.
Home Depot Inc. announced Feb. 12 it might sell or spin off HD Supply, its wholesale building-supply business, reversing a strategy that counted on sales to professional contractors and homebuilders to account for $25 billion of the retailer’s revenue in just three more years.
American Standard announced last month that the $11 billion toilets-to-brakes conglomerate dating back to the 19th century would sell its well-known bath and kitchen division; spin off its vehicle controls group; and rename itself Trane after the flagship brand name of the one business it will keep.
The United Association will hold an apprentice contest this summer for the first time in more than 30 years. Contestants will be able to compete in one of five categories: plumbing; pipefitting; sprinkler fitting; welding; and HVAC technician.
Gross Mechanical Contractors Inc.’s online project management system defines tasks clearly so nothing is misunderstood, and makes retrieving information easy so that nothing is misplaced.
A survey from the Service Roundtable concluded that techs certified by the North American Technician Excellence exams have fewer callbacks, lower warranty expenses and higher billing efficiency rates than techs without NATE certification. Added up, the survey said NATE-certified techs account for more than $10,000 in additional annual profits.
