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RWC celebrates Careers in Construction month by telling story of female plumber's fulfilling career

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:20:00 GMT

Liberty Pumps celebrates ground-breaking on new Materials Center

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:45:00 GMT

Upon completion, Liberty Pumps will have approximately 350,000 square feet of facilities at its corporate campus in Bergen, New York.

AD continues record-setting sales

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT

AD is reporting member sales in the first nine months of 2021 were $44 billion, an increase of 34% across its 13 divisions and three countries. Same-store sales were up 19%. Member companies’ purchases from AD supplier partners grew 31%. Net distributions to its members were up 41%.

Viega reduces waste by replacing printed instructions with QR codes

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Beginning in October, the printed instructions inside the packages of most ProPress, MegaPress and PureFlow products made in the United States will be removed in favor of a QR code printed on the product label.

ASHRAE global headquarters reaches ‘fully’ net-zero-energy milestone

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

PV systems such as the ASHRAE’s offer approximately 25 years of performance.

Hydraulic Institute Circulator Pump Energy Rating label now available on participating brands

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Circulator Energy Rating labels are only applied to the most efficient circulator pumps in the market. The higher the Energy Rating, the more savings the circulators can provide the end-user.

Armstrong Fluid Technology wins Project of the Year accolade at Pump Industry Awards

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 21:00:00 GMT

The Pump Industry Awards recognizes companies that have demonstrated excellence in the design and implementation of fluid flow technology.

Truck of the Month: Clean and colorful

krawcken@bnpmedia.com (Nicole Krawcke) — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

“The right call any time of year” is the perfect slogan for Asheville, North Carolina-based Four Seasons Plumbing. The company was founded in 2006 by husband and wife team, Max Rose and Rachel Rose, thanks to a monetary gift from Max Rose’s grandmother.

Nexstar Network holds a sold-out Super Meeting

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Nearly 1,000 members and vendors attended Nexstar Network’s annual Super Meeting, held from October 12-15 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, Florida, with some taking advantage of the event’s virtual attendance option. Typically a three-day event filled with programming and content designed specifically for those connected to Nexstar, the sold-out Super Meeting 2021 required an extra day to fit in even more networking events with members’ business coaches and peers. While still following local and building safety guidelines, Super Meeting offered a opportunity for participants to meet, learn and work together to tackle business challenges and gain new skills.

Danielle Putnam honored as Woman of the Year at Service World Expo

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:47:35 GMT

The award was created to showcase outstanding achievements by a woman in the residential service industry. Each year, one woman is recognized for going above and beyond her job in the industry.

Beating the odds: Bradley celebrates 100 years

krawcken@bnpmedia.com (Nicole Krawcke) — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Reaching 100 years is quite a milestone for any business, let alone for a family plumbing business. Especially when you consider the average lifespan for a family-owned business is 24 years, according to Cornell University’s SC Johnson School of Business.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs AB 100 into law

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Legislature have enacted Assembly Bill (AB) 100 into law. Authored by Assembly member Chris Holden, AB 100 adopts industry standard NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 2020 as the lead-testing requirement for certified endpoint drinking water devices sold in California.

2021 Residential Contractor of the Year: Deluxe Plumbing & Heating

krawcken@bnpmedia.com (Nicole Krawcke) — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Like most kids after graduating high school, Larry Shoemaker went to college. However, he came home after about a year, and started working in his father’s plumbing business, Deluxe Plumbing & Heating.

2021 IWSH Awards recognize exceptional volunteers

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:50:00 GMT

The awards were presented by IAPMO President David Gans and Vice President Steve Panelli as part of the opening session of IAPMO’s 92nd annual Education and Business Conference, hosted online Sept. 27-30.

Wilo acquires QuantumFlo

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:57:00 GMT

The company, based in Sanford, Florida, employs 32 people and offers high-quality products and innovative, user-friendly software solutions for the design and operation of pressure boosting systems.

A. O. Smith announces retirement of vice president of sales, appoints successor

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:26:00 GMT

Hawk has will remain with A. O. Smith through March 2022 to aid in the transition.

AFSA celebrates 40th anniversary with spectacular convention, exhibition and apprentice competition

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:45:00 GMT

AFSA41 will be held Oct. 15-19, 2022, at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

Guest Editorial: 8 tips for upselling plumbing projects

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Qualified leads are not cheap. As your plumbing business grows, it becomes obvious that upselling and upgrading materials is a skill that you need to develop to get the most out of your deals.

Goulds Water Technology awards $24,000 in scholarships to 16 students

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:56:00 GMT

Since its inception, the annual GPDA scholarship program has awarded more than $348,000 to 304 recipients.

Viega manager wins leadership award from International Code Council

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:33:00 GMT

The award is given each year to an individual or organization for exceptional service to the plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and swimming pool/spa (PMG) industry.

Rinnai announces national accounts program for commercial partners

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:30:00 GMT

Rinnai is now offering a national accounts program to its commercial business partners. The program is designed to be a turnkey hot water solution for its commercial customers and includes both repair and replacement services.

Milwaukee Valve mourns death of Ryan Ohm

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Milwaukee Valve Co. National Sales Manager Commercial and Industrial Products Ryan Ohm recently died, the New Berlin, Wisconsin-based manufacturer announced.

IAPMO seeks WE Stand Task Group members

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:27:00 GMT

The deadline to apply is Oct. 22.

WQA opens new headquarters, laboratory in Illinois

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:36:00 GMT

The WQA Board of Directors officially approved the relocation plan in April 2019, after more than two years of research and planning, and the former headquarters was sold to another Lisle-based association in March 2020, right as the coronavirus pandemic hit.

12th Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive raises $26,500 in donations for Habitat for Humanity

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Since Sonnhalter began its efforts in 2010, it has collected $336,500 in donations.

PM Profile: PHCC welcomes new president

krawcken@bnpmedia.com (Nicole Krawcke) — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

There is a changing of the guard (so to speak) every fall during PHCC’s annual conference and trade show.

PHCCCONNECT returns live and in person

krawcken@bnpmedia.com (Nicole Krawcke) — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

After being forced into a virtual event last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, PHCC — National Association will host its annual PHCCCONNECT2021 conference in person later this month in Kansas City, Missouri.

Truck of the Month: Living the dream

krawcken@bnpmedia.com (Nicole Krawcke) — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Known as “The Temperature Experts,” Shelby Township, Michigan-based Koz Heating & Cooling was founded just eight years ago — the culmination of Michael Kosmalski’s dream to one day own his own HVAC company.

ICC membership elects new members to Board of Directors

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The board is responsible for the Code Council’s strategic direction, while also acting as the voice of the association’s membership.

A. O. Smith offers new analytical tool to help states and policymakers decarbonize buildings

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The company’s white paper details how the tool can be used to quantify energy use and environmental impact through various policy scenarios for residential and commercial space and water heating solutions in buildings.