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Home » Publications » Plumbing and Mechanical

Plumbing and Mechanical

2012 September

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Radiant Wright stuff

Kelly Faloon
September 1, 2012
Visitors center of Frank Lloyd Wright house showcases radiant heating and cooling.
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Feature Articles

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Twitter for plumbing, really?

September 1, 2012
It’s a communication tool to keep your business fresh in a future customer’s mind. 
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PM Profile: Wolverine Brass plans to expand its nationwide sales force and product offering

Bob Miodonski
September 1, 2012
Consumers will need professional plumbers more in the future than today.
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Truck of the Month: GreenTeam Plumbing, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Mike-Miazga
Mike Miazga
September 1, 2012
Maximizing productivity at GreenTeam Plumbing.
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Water treatment and plumbers go together at Thompson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric

Bob Miodonski
September 1, 2012
A natural fit at Thompson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric.
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Appleby Plumbing delivers energy savings without shrinking the livable space in a customer's modular home

September 1, 2012
Affordable, consistent comfort in a space-saving design.
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PHCC focuses on advocacy, education and conservation

Kelly Faloon
September 1, 2012
Incoming PHCC President David Dugger wants to bring more education to the local member level.
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Boiler choices

Ray Wohlfarth
September 1, 2012
A hybrid boiler system combines efficiency with longevity.
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Customer reviews count

Adams Hudson
September 1, 2012
Online comments make a big impact on whether you get more customers.
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Good-bye ASSE

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
September 1, 2012
The merger seems inevitable with a majority vote needed this fall.
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Upside down and inside out

7 Power Blog
Al Levi
September 1, 2012
Make sure you have the right ratio of field techs to support staff.
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Gianni

Dan Holohan
September 1, 2012
Unskilled workers in your area? Train ‘em!
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Life-changing eye openers

Paul Ridilla
September 1, 2012
Ask yourself two questions: Why change? Why not? 
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Hydraulic separation revisited

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 1, 2012
It doesn’t have to be perfect to be effective.
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Improve customer interactions

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Kenny Chapman
September 1, 2012
Buying decisions are made more on the likability of the tech, not his skills.
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Water quality matters

Bob Miodonski
September 1, 2012
‘People are more attuned to clean water than to clean air.’
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Tool Tips - September 2012

September 1, 2012
Portable solar power
Unclogging drinking fountain drains
Uses of pot holders
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Rheem launches second-annual breast cancer awareness program

October 12, 2012
Rheem and its racing partners, Richard Childress Racing and Eddie Sharp Racing, will commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) by sponsoring Rheem Chasing the Cure - a charitable program benefiting the Young Survival Coalition.
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Earn prizes while buying Bradford White commercial water heaters

October 16, 2012
Membership in the program is free and installers earn 25 bonus points just for signing up.
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Bradford White and PHCC award scholarships

September 18, 2012
The scholarships are designed to attract and support new talent that is essential to the future of the plumbing and HVACR industry.
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NSF International appoints Clif McLellan as VP-Global Water Division

September 27, 2012
McLellan has more than 18 years of experience with NSF International.
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Legend announces executive changes

September 25, 2012
The following individuals have been promoted to key executive positions by a unanimous vote of the Legend board of directors.
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Weather-related dehumidifiers

September 1, 2012
Weather-related flooding can be aided by OASIS International’s dehumidifiers, which can help dry out businesses, schools and facilities. 
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ESAB Welding and Cutting opens manufacturing plant

Bob Miodonski
September 1, 2012
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products opened a manufacturing facility June 20 in Union County, S.C. The 260,000-sq.-ft. plant on Midway Drive is ESAB’s state-of-the-art production site for the manufacture of
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Compact press tool

September 1, 2012
RIDGID’s RP210-B Press Tool is the smallest and lightest press tool in the RIDGID product line. 
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Home Depot partners with 360Buy.com

September 26, 2012
This will allow Home Depot to launch its own Chinese e-commerce sales.
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Clockwork hires franchise president, marketing director

September 1, 2012
Clockwork Home Services announces new hires,
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Hansgrohe celebrates water conservation via Instagram contest

October 4, 2012
“For the Love of Water” contest celebrates the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Clean Water Act, Oct. 1-31, 2012.
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Ferguson ready for the Big Apple after acquisition of Davis & Warshow

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John McNally
October 10, 2012
It marks the sixth acquisition Ferguson has completed in the last 14 months.
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Viessmann enhances Partner Program for U.S. and Canadian heating contractors

September 20, 2012
Offers a collection of new contractor resources and incentives.
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A.O. Smith, PHCC Educational Foundation award scholarships

October 16, 2012
Two students pursuing PHC-related studies won $2,500 scholarships.
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Blister-Pak 3-oz. silicone

September 1, 2012
SOS Products introduces its 3-oz. Silicone Blister-Pak Tubes in red, white and blue colors. 
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Mestek acquires Dadanco-Mestek JV

September 26, 2012
Acquisition of the Australian interests fuels Mestek’s growth into sustainability.
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October is National Women's Small Business Month

October 1, 2012
To help women who are ready to start or expand a small business, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a series of four web chats during October. The first is Oct. 4.
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Existing-home sales rise 7.8%

September 21, 2012
Sales in August increased to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.82 million.
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WaterFurnace to hold geothermal 'boot camp'

October 11, 2012
Hands-on training Oct. 19 for HVAC professionals on geothermal heat pumps and looping options.
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Mr. Rooter names Franchisee of the Year, Rookie of the Year

October 11, 2012
Mr. Rooter honors Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Ottawa, Canada, and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Salem, Ore.
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Ferguson reports 10% gains up from last year

October 5, 2012
Ferguson’s parent company Wolseley plc, announced its financial results for the 2012 fiscal year.
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Ferguson acquires Davis & Warshow

October 9, 2012
Move provides entry into the New York City residential and commercial plumbing market.
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Obituary: Richard Blackman of Blackman Plumbing

September 20, 2012
Private services will be held in Boca Raton on Friday, September 21. 
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Plumbing industry leaders form consortium to 'Get the Lead Out'

October 1, 2012
The mission of the consortium is to provide widespread education about the manufacture, distribution and installation of lead-free plumbing products.
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Lochinvar VIP contractor program offers cash for boiler registrations

October 2, 2012
With every registration of a high-efficiency KNIGHT, Solution or KNIGHT XL boiler, the contractor is sent a $25 Visa gift card. Contractors receive a $10 gift card for every registered Squire indirect water heater.
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