October 2018 Issue | PM | Plumbing & Mechanical

Check out Plumbing & Mechanical’s October 2018 issue, featuring our PM Profile with Brasscraft Priesident Tom Assante, AEC BuildTech focuses on education networking, and much more.

AEC BuildTech focuses on education, networking

BNP Media recently announced the inception of a new trade show.

Jen Anesi-Brombach

October 15, 2018

The event will feature education tracks in five areas.

PM Profile: Brasscraft President Tom Assante

Brasscraft renews focus on quality, innovation, service.

Jen Anesi-Brombach

October 10, 2018

Thomas Assante, who took over as president of Brasscraft in August, talks about his goals in his new role.

Rooftop hydrants create convenience

Rooftop hydrants are a rapidly growing product market in the U.S.

October 8, 2018

These special hydrants bring water to commercial rooftops.

A REHAU snow- and ice-melting system is installed at Union Station in Toronto.

Best practices for snow- and ice-melting installations

Winter is coming.

October 17, 2018

It’s never too early to start planning for winter safety.

Dan Holohan: Why this truck?

Dan Holohan

October 15, 2018

It pays to have the right vehicle for the job.

Jim Hamilton: The difference between goals and systems

Jim Hamilton

October 25, 2018

Focus on the process for achieving sustainable results — not just the results themselves.

Ray Wohlfarth: A dangerous situation

Ray Wohlfarth

October 23, 2018

It’s important to always be mentally present at every service call.

Matt Michel: 6 reasons to attend Service World Expo

Matt Michel

October 23, 2018

The annual event takes place Oct. 10-12 in Las Vegas.

Adams Hudson: Marketing secrets from online giants

Adams Hudson

October 22, 2018

Contractors are poised to use marketing method previously reserved for billionaires.

Kenny Chapman

October 22, 2018

A culture of learning can help lower your turnover rate.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

October 22, 2018

Radiant floors don’t necessarily have to feel warm to work properly.

Jen Anesi-Brombach: Weapons in the workplace

Jen Anesi-Brombach

October 10, 2018

Is it ever OK for a service tech to carry a weapon on the job?

Al Levi: Demanding vs. pursuing perfection

Al Levi

October 15, 2018

Don’t let the 'perfection monster' keep you and your company down.

Rinnai announces new innovation initiative

The new department will facilitate collaboration between the engineering and product management teams

September 14, 2018

In addition, Rinnai’s new North American headquarters grand opening is planned for September 2018.

Plumber of the Month: Jeff Biesboer

October 25, 2018

Honoring the plumbing and pipefittings technicians who are performing exemplary work in the field, day in and day out.

The Glitch: Primarily problematic

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

October 24, 2018

The Glitch & Fix: October 2018

Tool Tips: Removing a lead poured joint

October 29, 2018

Tool Tips—October 2018

Truck of the Month: McQuillan Bros., St. Paul, Minnesota

McQuillan Bros. are the comeback kids.

Jen Anesi-Brombach

October 24, 2018

Founded in 1883, their company, McQuillan Bros. in St. Paul, Minnesota, is the oldest plumbing company in Minnesota and one of the oldest in the U.S.

Ted Hamilton appointed president of Elkay Plumbing.

Elkay announces executive changes

September 18, 2018

Ted Hamilton appointed president of Elkay Plumbing.

Weldbend Corp. supports 10% tariff on Chinese fittings, flanges

The tariff covers imports of butt weld pipe fittings and carbon steel flanges from China

September 18, 2018

The tariffs could increase to 25% on Jan. 1, 2019, if the U.S. and China do not reach a resolution.

Navien Welcomes The First Shipment of NFB Fire Tube Boilers 18-0918

Navien begins distribution of NFB fire tube boilers

Navien products are available in the U.S. and Canada through a selected network of wholesale distributors

September 19, 2018

The NFB series is now available in two models, both featuring patented new fire-tube heat exchangers.

NIBCO purchases warehouse/distribution building

This warehouse and distribution facility will be responsible for shipments of all NIBCO metal fittings

September 17, 2018

The company expects the facility to be fully operational during the first quarter of 2019.

WaterFurnace names VP of residential sales and marketing

Most recently, Bruce Cole served as vice president of global sales at Tuthill Corporation

September 14, 2018

Bruce Cole holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from Purdue University.

Residential water heater shipments jump in July

Commercial water heater shipments drop off

September 10, 2018

Industry data are aggregated from the information supplied by AHRI member companies.

Charlotte Pipe/CISPI wins trade case

August 22, 2018

ITC vote unanimous in antidumping/countervailing petition related to cast iron soil pipe fittings.

John H. White Jr. reassumes CEO role at Taco

White Jr. takes over again after Wil VandeWiel leaves company

August 27, 2018

John White III and Benjamin White have been named vice presidents of Taco Comfort Solutions.

Danforth names Robert Beck CEO

Kevin "Duke" Reilly will remain chairman of the JWD Group

September 13, 2018

He is only the seventh person to hold the title in the company’s 134-year history.

Uponor celebrates 100 years by ringing Nasdaq closing bell

Uponor was founded on Aug. 13, 1918, as a carpentry workshop in Lahti, Finland

August 21, 2018

The 100^th anniversary is being celebrated at many Uponor locations and events throughout 2018.

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