Plumbing & Mechanical articles from January 2004

Plumbing & Mechanical archives from January 2004

Fueling a debate.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... I just wanted to drop you a note on how much I enjoy your magazine. Your magazine is written to help educate as well as entertain. What impressed me is the importance of being a better businessman. Learning about new products and...

Our interest.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... I just finished reading Jim's latest and greatest ("We Protect The Contractor's Interest," November 2003) and want to thank him for his honest assessment of the industry. His editorial was well written and goes a long way in explaining the...

Help wanted.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... I recently acquired an antique (pre-WWI) 4-inch mechanical pipe threader from the Homestake gold mine in Lead, S.D. I am trying to find information about the tool, as it may be of historic interest to a collector and fairly rare. The ident...

Criminal charges filed for violating safety regulations.(Around The Industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... For the first time on record, a construction contractor faces criminal charges for allegedly violating job-safety regulations. Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based L.E. Myers Co. is awaiting trial in U.S. District Court in Chicago after at least 35...

ISH North America moves to every-other-year format.(Around The Industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The ISH North America partners voted last Dec. 17 to Officially move the ISH North America from every year to every other year, similar to how ISH Frankfurt is presented. This year's show in Boston will maintain its announced dates of Oct....

Technology developer leads HUD study.(Around The Industry)(Department of Housing and Urban Development )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Product and technology developer TIAX was selected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to investigate new procedures to improve utility systems in an effort to make housing costs more affordable. TIAX has recently...

Tyco SprinkCAD program included in college curriculum.(Around The Industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The SprinkCAD division of Tyco Fire & Building Products recently announced the inclusion of its SprinkFDT program into the Advanced Fire System Design course currently offered at Oklahoma State University. SprinkFDT allows sprinkler...

EPA pushes for national water efficiency program.(Around The Industry)(EnergyStar[R] Program)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... As stated in its November/ December 2003 newsletter, Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) Technical Director David Viola reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began a series of stakeholder meetings to research the...

Contractors scarce after California fires.(Around The Industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Contractors, electricians and other tradesmen are in short supply after the Southern California fires; many fire victims may have to wait years to rebuild their homes, according to The Associated Press. Even in normal economic conditions...

International forum to discuss SARS.(Around The Industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The IAPMO Group and the World Plumbing Council are hosting a two-day international forum Feb. 11-12, 2004, exploring the relationship of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreaks and plumbing system design. MCAA/PCA also will...

Comfort systems merges two largest companies; reports 3Q results.(Around The Industry)(Comfort Systems USA Inc.acquires Helm Corporation Ltd. and Weather Engineering from California Comfort Systems)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... In November, Houston-based Comfort Systems USA announced the merger of two of its largest companies, Helm Corp., San Diego, and Weather Engineering, from California Comfort Systems. According to the company, the merger will result in a $60...

EMCOR purchase of Siemens business complete.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... EMCOR Group Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of Siemens' U.S. Facility Management Services business as part of an alliance between the two companies to provide service for building controls, fire protection and Security systems,...

Jacuzzi announces 4Q results.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Net sales for fiscal 2003 increased 11.6 percent to $1.19 billion for Jacuzzi Brands Inc Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 rose to $327.4 million from $286.2 million in the fourth quarter 2002.These increases, according to the...

New products at K/BIS 2004, April 1-4.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... A record-breaking attendance is expected at this year's Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference to be held at McCormick Place in Chicago April 1-4. Attendees will get a preview of new product launches and demos from the industry's biggest...

Bradford White donates to the future.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... On the opening day of last October's ISH North America convention, Bradford White Corp. donated a total of $15,000 to the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association; $7,500 of which went to the organization's Apprenticeship...

Riverside completes purchase of Mr. Rooter parent.(Around The Industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... In October, the sale of Mr. Rooter parent, The Dwyer Group, to Riverside Co., a private equity firm, was completed. This is the first of many public-to-private acquisitions Riverside has planned for the coming year. The Dwyer group has...

Customers rush for plumbers day after thanksgiving.(Around The Industry)(Rapid Rooter)(All Pro Plumbing and Septic )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... South Florida plumbers who were open for business the day after Thanksgiving posted some of their best numbers of the year thanks to the heavy amount of "stuff" people put through a home's plumbing/piping systems, as reported in the Miami Daily...

KWC names master distributor for New England.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Clarke Distributors Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... KWC Faucets announced a new master distributor relationship with Clarke, a luxury kitchen and bath resource for distributors, dealers, consumers and designers. Clarke, which markets through an exclusive list of retail distribution throughout...

Delta Faucet partners with designer Graves.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Delta Faucet Co. is partnering with architect and designer Michael Graves for the "Michael Graves Collection." It will include kitchen,bar prep, lavatory and tub/shower faucets, as well as coordinated accessories and lighting. The design will...

Bradford White promotes sales staff.(Vendor & Supplier News)(R. Bruce Carnevale)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Bradford White Corp. promoted R. Bruce Carnevale to national sales manager from regional sales manager, and James Resnick to director of product development from product manager of international sales. James McGoldrick Jr. was promoted from...

Suntec appoints sales manager.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Suntec Industries Inc. appointed Michael Szentesy as manager of sales, marketing and product development. Szentesy is a 31-year veteran of the oil heating industry and has been with Suntec for the past 12 years serving as East Coast sales...

ThermaSol names quality assurance manager.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Kevin Mandrell)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... ThermaSol, maker of steam bath products, appointed Kevin Mandrell as its new quality assurance manager. He has established and implemented Advanced Quality Planning Teams throughout the company, aligning ThermaSol's products and quality...

Hercules honored with award, achieves ISO certification.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Hercules Chemical Co. was recently named the 2003 Large Business of the Year by the Passaic Urban Enterprise Zone Development Corp. It is the first company in Passaic County and the sixth in New Jersey to receive the award, first given out 10...

Heatlink appoints Carroll product manager.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Richard Carroll)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Heatlink USA. Inc. announced the appointment of Richard Carroll as AirLink product manager, Heatlink's pressurized duct air conditioning product group. He will be responsible for technical support, training, design and product line management.

Basco announces 2004 Celesta Installation Training.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The following dates have been set for Basco's "Celesta Installation Training" (CIT), a two-day hands-on class that teaches professional installers how to install Celesta Luxury Glass Enclosures[TM]. * January 14-15, 28-29 * February...

Men, women share shower habits, survey finds.(Around The Industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... According to a recent telephone survey by Celesta Luxury Glass Enclosures, Mars and Venus hit the showers in similar ways. When asked whom they would most like to find in their shower, 39 percent of men and 40 percent of women answered...

NSF announces two-day water quality conference.(National Sanitation Foundation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... NSF International will offer a two-day conference on the application of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) in drinking water utility operations. The conference will take place May 4-5 in Ann Arbor, Mich., and will examine the...

PMI names Westdorp 2004 president, selects officers.(Plumbing Manufacturers Institute)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute elected Kohler Co.'s Jim Westdorp as president for 2004 at the 2003 PMI Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C. Other officers elected were John Lauer, Sloan Valve Corp., first vice president; Al Walcutt, MPC...

Irwin sponsors 'Tradesman of the Year' contest.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Irwin Industrial Tool Co. has become a national sponsor of "Rebuilding Together," a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing homes and communities of low-income families, and has launched an "Irwin Tradesman of the Year" competition....

CSI to break up mechanical division.(Around The Industry)(Construction Specifications Institute)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... At its last drafting meeting on Nov. 15, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) rescinded previous decisions to reconsolidate Division 15 specifications under proposed Div. 21 Mechanical. Instead, CSI is moving to break up the scope of...

Elkay now offers bilingual Web site.(Web News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Elkay Cos. has redesigned its Web site www.elkay.com to consolidate information on corporate holdings, as well as to make information available in Spanish. The Web site defaults to English but allows visitors to select a Spanish content option....

New & improved content at Ajax Boilers site.(Web News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Ajax Boilers Inc. has launched a new and improved Web site with reps in mind. The site www.ajaxboiler.com offers new features, more content and improved navigation. With both a public and a special rep area, content becomes more relevant...

Break the 'withholding habit': the price of one trip to the movies could add to your income and still keep your customers happy.(Business Tips)
January 1, 2004... Income tax. Wait, come back; I didn't mean to scare you! I just want you to think about it a bit. In particular, think about the way it's paid. For those of us in business, we painfully write checks to the IRS. What about your employees?...

Sleeper mode: how to get the most out of wood sleepers in radiant floor heating.(Hydronics Workshop)
January 1, 2004... One of several methods for installing radiant floor heating is known as a sleeper system. It's often used when floor heating is to be combined with traditional nailed down hardwood flooring. This approach uses nominal 2 x 2 wooden strips known...

High performance hydronics.(Cover Story)
January 1, 2004... Anybody reading this who's 40-ish is bound to have fond memories of getting their drivers' permits at a time when gas was less than 50 cents a gallon and the roads were loaded with Detroit muscle cars. Chevy Novas. Pontiac GTOs. You know...

Going tankless: energy efficiency, space savings and easy installation are just some of the perks of these water heaters.
January 1, 2004... Have your customers ever complained about being the last one in the household to take a shower, and running out of hot water while shampoo is streaming in their eyes? Have they danced a little jig trying to avoid the freezing water? Or tried to...

'Cleanest plumbers in town'.(Truck of the Month)(Village Plumbing)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Sharp eyed readers of Plumbing & Mechanical may recognize the woman featured on the side of our Truck of the Month. That's Monica Ryan, owner and president of Village Plumbing, Houston. We put Ryan on the cover of our October 1998 issue,...

Changes to grease requirements: not necessarily a "stinky" situation.(Plumbing Primer)
January 1, 2004... Over the past few years, all of the model plumbing codes have changed their requirements regarding grease traps and grease interceptors. Likewise, many states (but not all) have requirements addressed for grease. There have been a number...

Call-back: not the call you've been hoping for: asking the right questions and listening to the answers can keep your call-backs down and your customers happy.(Managing Your Business)
January 1, 2004... How do you define a call-back? To me, its whenever you have to go back to a customer's home and you're getting paid for whatever reason! To many of my techs, the definition of a call-back was something they had worked on that didn't fix...

The Back Row Boys: let's give a hand to the hands-on people this industry relies on.(Hydronic Controls)
January 1, 2004... There's a special kind of guy who comes into a classroom and heads right for the back row. Our industry is full of them. No matter how many other seats there are, he's going for the back row. If the back row's full, he'll grab a chair and drag...

Reverse planning: planning backward from a desired goal is not only effective, but also the only way to be certain of the results.(In The Field)
January 1, 2004... Where do you see yourself in one year, three years and five years? What are you willing to do to expand your business, increase your profits and operate a larger company. Most owners would agree that a bigger business is better. However, few...

Want more in '04? Keep score! Keeping track of employees' performances ensures fair wages and, in turn, a healthy bottom line.(Practical Management)
January 1, 2004... America's 9/11 slump is over and our economy is now recovering. How much profit should you make in '04? How much wages should your employees make? How much growth should your company enjoy? Maybe you can't answer those critical questions,...

Seventy-five years of service to the plumbing industry.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... The year was 1929. It wasn't the best time in the U.S. economy, but J. C. Woodford saw something he thought really had a future. It was a ground hydrant that would not freeze up even in the coldest climate, the original Iowa (Y34) Yard Hydrant....

WAGS saved my home'.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... That's how Texas homeowner Doug Robinson feels after a Taco Water and Gas Safety (WAGS) valve installed on his water heater saved his custom-built home from extensive damage after the tank burst in August 2002. Because the water heater was...

Spirovent eliminates frequent bleeding and purging of hydronic systems.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... For more than a decade, Spirotherm Inc. has worked with innovative contractors and the top wholesalers in North America to provide customers with air-free hydronic systems. Spirotherm is the U.S. subsidiary of The Netherlands-based Spiro...

Tyco's new deluge valve opens global sourcing channels.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Simplicity has overcome tradition with Tyco Fire Products' new deluge valve. With only one working part, the Model DV-5 is a benchmark for valve design, and signifies a new means of increasing performance while decreasing routine maintenance....

Eljer's newest innovation in bathtubs: EnduroCAST Gibraltar.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... A century's worth of expertise and knowledge have gone into Eljer's newest creation--the Gibraltar[TM]. Because it has a heart of EnduroCAST[TM], a revolutionary new core material identical to what the automotive industry uses for...

Speedrooter tackles toughest clogs to avoid expensive excavations.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Folks in Chicago's northwest suburbs call the sewer-cleaning professionals at V. J. Centracchio & Son "the underground people." That's because they nearly always eliminate tough blockages where they actually occur: beneath the ground....

Thirst knows no season.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Dick Kuhn of R.J. Kuhn Plumbing is a practical man; a practical man who operates his business in a cold climate. So when he was asked to provide the plumbing work at Oswego, Ill.'s new Veteran's Memorial Park, he knew he was in for a challenge....

Mustee's new CareGiver Easy-Access Showers, including ShowerTub.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... CareGiver[R] Easy-Access Showers are expertly designed and durably crafted by E.L. Mustee, the respected name in quality plumbing products since 1932. Their special features and compliances specifically suit them for seniors living...

Kinetic Water Ram rids supermarket of foul-smelling clog.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... A sickening stench had overpowered the San Bernadino-area outlet for a major California supermarket chain. For years, employees dumped dairy products down the drains of two 12-inch by 12-inch floor sinks in the store's milk department. But...

Truebro's new, improved Lav Guard 2 installs Super-fast & super-EZ.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... For the past 12 years, Lav Guard[R] undersink piping covers have grown to become the best-selling and most effective undersink piping covers available for complying with ADA-mandated undersink wheelchair accessibility. With the recent...

Bobcat features versatile B-Series loader backhoes.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Bobcat Co.--the compact equipment industry manufacturing leader --introduced its new line of compact loader backhoes in 2002. The B-Series replaced the existing line of Bobcat[R] loader backhoes with enhanced features and performance that...

Get the advantage.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Since 1974, Mr. Rooter[R] has had the privilege to help many individuals and families realize their dreams of building a successful business. Research shows that many plumbers are most comfortable in dealing with the technical end of the...

Significant presence of Red-White Valve Corp.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Red-White Valve Corp. was founded in 1971 as a joint venture between Mitsui & Co. Ltd. and Toyo Valve Co. Ltd. of Japan. During the 1970s and 1980s, Red-White Valve grew into a valued supplier of valves and related products to the plumbing,...

Cerro Flow Products Inc.: new name, new mission, new focus.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Cerro Copper Tube Co. and Cerro Copper Products Co. have merged to become Cerro Flow Products Inc., marking an evolutionary milestone as the company formally moves forward in 2004 with an expanded market mission supported by product line...

Hackney offers more choices for the service contractor.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Plumbing contractors are constantly challenged to recognize and adapt to the changing needs and expectations of their customers. In this age of instant results, customers expect and will pay for "rapid one-stop repair service." To meet...

Improving the business process of contractors for 30 years.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... For over 30 years, Estimation has maintained a strong commitment to improving the business of contractors by providing the most advanced computerized solutions in the industry. This commitment began back in 1973 when Estimation introduced its...

Headlines from Hercules.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Hercules Chemical Co., the leading manufacturer of chemical plumbing products, released a newly designed product catalog to launch 2004. Representatives and customers alike are eagerly anticipating getting their hands on these attractive...

2004 Freightliner Sprinter still a winner in commercial van market.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Quality, value and proven low cost of ownership are what the new 2004 Freightliner Sprinter is all about. With its user-friendly interior, your choice of three wheelbases and two roof heights, rack and pinion steering, market-leading fuel...

Controlled Energy Corp. introduces Pro Tankless by Bosch.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Controlled Energy Corp. of Waitsfield, Vt., was started by a husband-and-wife-team interested in bringing the energy efficiency of European water heaters to the American market. Since that beginning in 1979, the company has expanded to include...

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.: pioneering new solutions for grease elimination.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... The Remediator[R] Grease Treatment System is designed to eradicate suspended fats, oils and grease at the source. This task is accomplished through the use of environmentally safe live bacteria (we call it Remediator Culture) that have been...

Lochinvar announces enhanced line of Copper-Fin II water heaters and boilers.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Today, manufacturers are challenged to engineer and design reliable products that are easy to install and operate. The next generation Copper-Fin II[R] commercial gas water heater/boiler is the result of 10 years experience in patented...

Ensemble shower systems from sterling save time and money during installation.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... The Ensemble[TM] shower systems--wall surrounds and receptors--from Sterling save plumbers and contractors time and money during new home construction or remodeling projects because of their effortless installations, reliable functionality and...

Faucets and controllers engineered for demanding applications.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... As the makers of the most reliable, hardest working plumbing fittings in the business, Symmons brings more than 60 years of experience to the job of specifying the correct products for any application. We have a heritage of dependability...

Choose the power of a vacuity in a variety of styles.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... The award-winning Vacuity[R] has raised the performance bar for low-flush toilets and maintains a top rated performance level in the marketplace. Long known for its outstanding value and efficient flushing technology, Briggs has added two new...

Ridge Tool extends RapidGrip product line with three new sizes.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Ridge Tool Co. recently added three new sizes to extend its RapidGrip[TM] wrench product line. The RapidGrip wrench is an innovative, heavy-duty, self-adjusting pipe wrench designed for one-handed operation with a rapid ratcheting action. The...

ProPress system: better copper connections, easier installations, flameless maintenance.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... ProPress[R] is rapidly becoming the preferred way to design and install plumbing and heating systems. Connections install quickly, keeping projects on schedule. Flameless joining eliminates fire risk and leaky soldered joints. Also, building...

New from Liberty Pumps.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... 18-Inch Access Riser For 370Series Systems: Liberty expands its 370-Series line with the addition of a new access riser. The riser, designed exclusively for the 370-series system, allows burial up to 18 inches below grade, and provides a...

Vanex Ultra PEX and Manabloc: an unbeatable plumbing system.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Vanguard introduced a revolutionary PEX product to the market Dec. 1. Vanguard's Vanex[R] Ultra multilayer PEX will offer enhanced flexibility, superb chlorine resistance and proven UV resistance. Combined with the Manabloc manifold, the...

Reading's Steel Force towers over the market.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... With the recent introduction of Reading Truck Body's newest product, the Steel Force[TM], the truck body manufacturer has once again blazed a trail into uncharted territory in the truck body industry. The Steel Force is the first and only...

Viessmann Academy USA: education for success.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Since the 1960s, the education and training of industry partners have been an essential part of the Viessmann corporate philosophy. Last year more than 60,000 trading partners participated in Viessmann Academy training courses worldwide. ...

Zurn Radiant Heating Systems feature comfortable, clean and cost-effective heating.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Zurn PEX Plumbing and Radiant Heating Systems use warm water to transfer heat from its production point (a boiler or water heater) to where it is needed. Radiant heating systems, using cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing, are commonly...

The next generation of backflow prevention assemblies.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Watts Regulator Co., a leader in the plumbing, heating and water quality markets, is pleased to announce its revolutionary new line of backflow prevention assemblies, the SilverEagle[TM] series. The Watts SilverEagle series incorporates a...

Promote your name with private label ball valves.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Have you created a "buzz" throughout the community about your business? Now you can combine our superior quality Shome full-port ball valves with your company name and leave a lasting "impression" at homes throughout your territory. Why...

Honeywell water products and controls: excellence in design.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Honeywell is a world leader in hydronic heating technology, offering a wide range of automatic zone valves, thermostats and other controls for hydronic heating and cooling systems in homes, apartments and commercial buildings. In fact,...

Flexible fire sprinkler connections position contractors for success.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Fire protection is experiencing more focus this year than in almost any other of recent memory. Federal, state, and local legislation and code revisions; a broadening awareness of better options; and, unfortunately, some horrific events have...

Bradford White goes to public with message on FVIR.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Bradford White introduced a number of new products and extended both its residential and commercial product lines in 2003. On the heels of the recent acquisition of Aero Environmental, the company introduced its Aero Series, a line of...

Cambridge-Lee: solidifying position as industry's copper supplier of choice.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Cambridge-Lee Industries is planning a program of continuous improvements in 2004 that will reinforce its leadership position in the plumbing tube industry. The company plans to review all areas of operations--from manufacturing through quality...

New Apollo ball valves make fast ProPress connections even faster.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... The newest line of Apollo[R] bronze ball valves from Conbraco Industries features a 2-inch copper tube extension specifically designed for faster, easier installation using the popular Ridgid[R] Viega no-solder ProPress[TM] crimping system. ...

Drilling holes--fast and easy.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Dynatech has made drilling holes in brick, block and concrete an easy, fast and inexpensive operation. With four different types of drilling systems, Dynatech has one that will fit your needs perfectly. Regular Dry Drilling: Regular dry...

Electric Eel: serving the professional plumber.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Established in Springfield, Ohio, in 1939, Electric Eel Mfg. has a long history of serving the professional's need for high-quality sewer-and drain-cleaning equipment. Electric Eel is widely recognized as the industry leader in the sectional...

Elkay expands offering of Quick-Clip sinks to meet contractor demand.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Contractor response to Elkay's Quick-Clip[R] above-the-counter sink installation system has been so strong that the company has doubled its offering of this time-saving technology. Since the Quick-Clip installation system was launched last...

ECR named exclusive U.S. importer for Hyundai ductless split A/C systems.(2004 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... ECR International, a leading manufacturer in the HVAC industry, continues to strengthen its worldwide partnering and product offering with the announcement that it has become the exclusive licensed importer of Hyundai ductless split air...