August 2021 | PM Magazine

In the August 2021 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical read about the 2021 Mechanical Contractor of the Year, troubleshooting hydronic systems, bidet sales during the pandemic, and much more!

Kenny Chapman: 4 steps for growing your business

Break through the resistance.

Kenny Chapman

August 2, 2021

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Who here doesn’t want to grow? Who doesn’t want to improve and make more of a difference with your business? It’s a silly question, right? Everyone wants to get better and scale their business, but not everyone does.

Dan Holohan: My favorite radiator stories

The things we are taught when young stay with us for a long time — even if they are not always the right things.

Dan Holohan

August 2, 2021

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So, I’m visiting a wholesaler in an old town on Long Island where my Uncle Tony worked when he was still on this side of the lawn. You would have liked him.

Matt Michel: Turn profits, not wrenches

4 things successful plumbing company owners must know.

Matt Michel

August 3, 2021

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The skillset that spells success as a business owner is fundamentally different than the skillset for success working in the field as a plumber. Here are four things business owners must know to turn a profit that were not necessary to turn a wrench.

Hydronics Workshop

John Siegenthaler: What I look for

A 'dirty dozen' things that point to trouble ahead.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

July 29, 2021

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I've had lots of opportunities to review plans for pending hydronic heating systems. I've also been on "forensic" visits to sites with improperly performing systems. Of the two, I much prefer plan review over forensics.

Dave Yates: This way to egress

The key to success is having an exit strategy in place.

Dave Yates

August 3, 2021

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PT Barnum had a real problem with patrons who lingered in his museum a bit too long, which limited the crowds and cut into profits. He needed a way to get people to leave and replaced the exit signs with “This Way to Egress.”

The New Flat Rate provides high-level business conference for home service contractors

July 16, 2021

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The two-and-a-half-day event will take place from Oct. 18-20 at the Westin Chattanooga.

Leonard Valve Co. presents FCL Award to Contact Sales Co.

July 8, 2021

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This prestigious award encompasses the century old heritage of Leonard’s core values as well as performance throughout the year.

Bradley Corp. announces promotions within executive team

June 14, 2021

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Bradley Corp. announced several promotions within its executive team, including Jon Dommisse, Nate Kogler and Mark Umhoefer.

Uponor expanding manufacturing capacity in two facilities

July 15, 2021

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After completion of both expansions in 2022, the total Uponor North America building square footage will exceed one million.

Bradford White wins CIPH Golden Leaf Award

July 19, 2021

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Bradford White Canada, a subsidiary of Bradford White Corp., has been selected as the first recipient of the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) Manufacturers’ Agent Council Golden Leaf Award.

Elkay celebrates one millionth ezH2O Bottle Filling Station milestone

July 16, 2021

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Since its launch more than 10 years ago, the Elkay ezH2O Bottle Fillers have saved more than 40 billion plastic bottles from ending up in landfills, enough to circle the Earth over 135 times.

Caleffi magnetic dirt separator

August 3, 2021

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Introducing the Caleffi DIRTMAG PRO – the latest advancement in ferrous and non-ferrous debris separation, Containing powerful dual-magnetic fields and a redesigned collision mesh, DIRTMAG PRO delivers 40% more power for greater efficiency in dirt removal, the company says.

Uponor radiant floor heating installs

August 2, 2021

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Fast Track from Uponor is the fast, easy solution for installing radiant floor heating in new, remodel or retrofit applications, the company explains.