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2022 June

The June 2022 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical reveals the 2022 Manufacturers Rep of the Year, and so much more.

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Business lessons are everywhere

Kenny Chapman: Breaking through the founder threshold

Action items to help avoid the all-too-common issues when what used to work no longer works when growing your business.
Chapman
Kenny Chapman
June 2, 2022
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Business lessons are everywhere. I’ve long been a student of the game of life, and one of my biggest curriculums of education is business. Due to the rapid changing landscape and structures of the plumbing and mechanical industries, we all have a lot to learn. The lessons exist regardless of the size, location or current structure of your business. 


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Tough job site conditions call for creative workarounds.

Dan Holohan: Tough job site conditions call for creative workarounds

What’s in the way?
Holohan
Dan Holohan
June 1, 2022
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In the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, which snuggles into the center of the state, you will find Mount Saint James, and upon that steep hill, you will find The College of the Holy Cross.


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contemporary approach to providing fresh air

John Siegenthaler: Don't forget about ventilation

Offer a total solution
Siegenthaler
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 31, 2022
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As residential building codes and energy conservation standards continue to evolve, many are requiring proof of high quality air sealing.


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Cover Story

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J & K Sales

2022 Plumbing & Mechanical Manufacturers Rep of the Year: J & K Sales

Manchester, New Hampshire-based rep firm takes this year’s honor as PM’s Manufacturers Rep of the Year.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
June 13, 2022
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In today’s world, manufacturers reps in the plumbing and HVAC industry are constantly looking for ways to enhance their reputation beyond just being a sales agency — and J & K Sales has managed to accomplish that and more through its dedication to training and building lasting relationships with both its manufacturer partners and customers.


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Plumber of the Month: Wesley Hendrickson

Plumber of the Month: Wesley Hendrickson

June 29, 2022
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“Wes is part of our leadership team here. His dedication to Henco Plumbing, his customers and the field plumbers is what made me leave a 30 year career to come onboard at Henco Plumbing Services. 


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 Truck of the Month: Cooper Mechanical Services

Truck of the Month: A modern facelift

Cooper Mechanical Services | Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
June 27, 2022
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After learning the trades during two tours in the Navy Seabees, Guy M. Cooper Sr. decided to start his own business — Guy M. Cooper Plumbing & Heating was founded in 1930. While the mechanical contracting firm has a long, storied history of providing high quality work and high quality jobs for all its employees, the third-generation owners Gary Cooper and Glenn Cooper decided it was time for a rebrand in 2021.


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High 5 Plumbing named Small Business of the Year

May 18, 2022
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High 5 Plumbing was named Small Business of the Year by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce for showcasing excellence in the business community.


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Gender differences abound in handwashing habits

May 17, 2022
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Throughout 2020, 2021 and 2022, Bradley conducted its survey several times to explore Americans’ handwashing habits, concerns about the coronavirus and flu and their use of public restrooms. 


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Uponor named Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year in large company category

May 17, 2022
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The honor marks the first time Uponor has been named a top manufacturer by the MSPBJ, with a previous honor in their Manufacturing Sustainability category in 2020.


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Feature Articles

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The first TradeUp Academy class

Contractors create in-house training facilities to home-grow plumbing, HVAC techs

PHVAC contracting businesses create training programs and universities to combat labor shortage.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
June 22, 2022
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Every industry in the United States is currently feeling the constraints of the labor shortage. Employers continue to struggle to bring in new workers and keep existing ones. Job openings far outnumber individuals looking for work — in March, there were 11.5 million jobs to fill, and not enough workers to fill them, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary. 


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RIDGID SeeSnake Mini Reel with TruSense camera

Drain Inspection: Getting to the root of the problem

Cameras provide customers with accountability and peace of mind.
Colin Stipe
June 20, 2022
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When Robert Broccolo, Jr., owner of Professional Drain Services of Southern New England, answers any service call, he always has one of his company’s 11 video inspection cameras with him — ready to diagnose the issue at hand. 


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Rheem's ProTerra hybrid water heater

Water heater manufacturers target ease of installation, serviceability

Simplifying installation and service helps contractors combat labor shortage.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
June 15, 2022
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The number of skilled trade jobs in the U.S. is far outpacing the supply of qualified workers to fill them. A new analysis by the skilled trades division of staffing leader PeopleReady finds that the most in-demand skilled trade jobs are remaining unfilled the longest — roughly a month on average — due to the shortage of qualified workers.


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New Products

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Watts thermostatic mixing valves

Watts thermostatic mixing valves

June 15, 2022
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Watts announces the addition of cold expansion fitting tailpiece connections (PEX F1960) for the LFMMV and LF1170 mixing valve series.


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Midea EVOX central inverter heat pump system

Midea heat pump system

June 14, 2022
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The new Midea EVOX central inverter heat pump system is one of the most compatible inverter products available and is competitively priced despite some of the highest energy ratings, the company states.


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Powers tailpiece connections

Powers tailpiece connections

June 13, 2022
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Powers, a Watts brand, announces the addition of cold expansion fitting tailpiece connections (PEX F1960) for the LFLM495 and LFLM490 mixing valve series.


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Noritz America hard water treatment solution

Noritz America hard water treatment solution

June 10, 2022
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Tankless water heater manufacturer Noritz America recently released an updated version of its revolutionary hard water-treatment product, Scale Shield.


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Webstone new ball valves

Webstone new ball valves

June 9, 2022
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Webstone, a brand of NIBCO, announces new press × NPT products, including ball valves with reversible handles, elbows and couplings.


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Aqua-Rex water conditioner upgrades

Aqua-Rex water conditioner upgrades

June 8, 2022
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Aqua-Rex is upgrading its commercial electronic water conditioners for treating hard water.


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Adey hydronic heating filters

Adey hydronic heating filters

June 7, 2022
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Adey’s MagnaClean CMX range of filters not only protects system equipment, but also reduces maintenance costs and hours, improves heat transfer, heat output and efficiency, saves energy, lowers clients’ utility bills, and reduces carbon emissions.


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The Cold-Shot pipe freezing Kit from General Pipe Cleaners

General Pipe Cleaners pipe freezing kit

June 6, 2022
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The Cold-Shot pipe freezing Kit from General Pipe Cleaners lets professionals repair an operating water system – without draining lines, sprinkler or hot water systems before cutting pipe or tubing.


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Victualic manifold check assembly
Product Focus – Fire Protection Products

Victualic manifold check assembly

June 3, 2022
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Victaulic’s redesigned Series UMC is a complete floor control manifold or shotgun riser assembly for wet-pipe sprinkler systems up to 300 psi/2068 kPa.


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AGF’s Model 7000L pressure relief valve
Product Focus – Fire Protection Products

AGF Manufacturing pressure relief valve

June 1, 2022
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AGF’s Model 7000L pressure relief valve can be locked temporarily for hydrostatic testing without removing the valve from the system.


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Johnson Controls’ Tyco Model ES-1 and ES-2 sprinkler shields
Product Focus – Fire Protection Products

Tyco warehouse/storage sprinkler shields

June 2, 2022
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