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Home » Authors » Katie Rotella

Katie Rotella

Katie Rotella was the senior editor of Plumbing & Mechanical from 1999-2009.
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ISH Frankfurt: Katie Gears Up For The Show

Katie Rotella
March 10, 2009
Day One of the world’s largest plumbing show sees PM senior editor Katie Rotella feeling the pulse of the industry and watching future trends.
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PM Truck Of The Month ― AW & Sons Plumbing, Whittier, CA

Katie Rotella
March 1, 2009
The design of AW & Sons' service trucks convey the feeling of a well-stocked, well-used toolbox.
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Are Consumers 'Trading Down'?

Katie Rotella
February 23, 2009
How the current economic downturn will shape buying habits of tomorrow’s consumers.
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'Map' Your Success

Katie Rotella
February 9, 2009
Local searches and online shopping are the leading online consumer behaviors.
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PM Truck Of The Month ― Harbaugh's HVAC, Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Katie Rotella
February 1, 2009

The Harbaugh family display a professional look for their trucks that mirror the energy and effort put into each geothermal and radiant design.


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AHR Expo: Day 1

Katie Rotella
January 26, 2009
Day One observations of the 2009 AHR Expo.
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Consumers May Demand Different Homes

Katie Rotella
January 12, 2009
What will this recession mean for tomorrow’s homes?
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Happy Endings

Katie Rotella
January 5, 2009
Be the hero, and turn a sad story into positive public relations.
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PM Truck Of The Month ― Expert Plumbing, Naperville, IL

Katie Rotella
January 1, 2009

Owner Stephen Brockman's new GMC features ingenious scrolling signage on three sides of its box.


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Plumbing Trends: Maintenance Heaters

Katie Rotella
January 1, 2009
Inline water heaters for tubs and whirlpools maintain bath water temperature so bathers can enjoy a longer soak.
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