Plumbing & Mechanical articles from July 2004

Plumbing & Mechanical archives from July 2004

ABC responds to AFL-CIO apprenticeship report.(Letters to the Editor)(American Broadcasting Company)(American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Editor's note: In our December 2003 issue, we first reported on AFL-CIO's allegations against apprenticeship programs run by ABC ("AFL-CIO Department: Report Cites Failures In ABC Apprenticeship Training"). In our January 2004 issue, Jim...

Shakeout.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... As did John Siegenthaler, I, too, fielded too many calls from the north country this past winter from dissatisfied radiant customers, and like John, discovered too many improperly installed systems not unlike the ones described in his column...

ISH NA features Radiant House, I=B=R Hydronic Heating School: Radiant House will help educate contractors on the ways of radiant; New Product Demonstration Area puts exhibitors' products in action; ISH Academy Seminars' keynote address to be delivered by Dan Holohan.(Around the Industry)(international sanitation and heating north america)
July 1, 2004... The Radiant Panel Association will set up its Radiant House, a popular exhibit at past RPA REX shows, at this year's ISH North America, Oct. 14-16, at the new Boston Convention Center. "The radiant heating industry continues to grow at a...

DOL official calls AFL-CIO report 'incomplete'.(Around the Industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... An official with the Department of Labor says an AFL-CIO's report on apprentice training programs run by the Associated Builders and Contractors group presents "incomplete data" and cannot be used to "draw conclusions about the performance of a...

Roto-Rooter wins appeal on class action status.(Around the Industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Chemed Corp., corporate parent of Roto-Rooter Services Co., won an appeal May 24 regarding a lawsuit that had been granted class action status--a move that could have meant opening the legal battle to consumers in 2.3 million transactions in 35...

Construction, engineering industry denounces Iraq reconstruction study.(Around the Industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... A coalition of construction and engineering organizations condemned a study released by the minority staff of the House Government Reform Committee and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, which criticized the Iraq reconstruction effort. The...

NORA releases training videos.(Around the Industry)(The National Oilheat Research Alliance )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The National Oilheat Research Alliance released four training videos; three titles are available on DVD. The instructional videos are: "How to Respond to a No Heat Call;" "The Proper Way to Tune Up an Oilheat System;" "Fuel Oil Delivery;" and...

ABC sponsors Construction Career EXPO.(Around the Industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Associated Builders and Contractors sponsored the Careers in Construction EXPO April 29, a free educational event held at the National Building Museum designed to highlight the numerous professional and educational opportunities in the...

AWWA sponsors water infrastructure study.(Around the Industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The American Water Works Association Research Foundation will sponsor a two-year study at its Belleville, Ill., laboratory to develop operating procedures for decontaminating water infrastructure. The guide's purpose is to improve water...

Home improvement study proves what industry guessed.(Around the Industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... A recent study by the Home Improvement Research Institute proves what contractors have known for years: a majority of homeowners make improvements to their homes within the first year of purchase. In an interview with 300 new home buyers...

MCA attracts tomorrow's builders.(Around the Industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Mechanical Contractors Association is implementing new recruitment and informational programs to attract additional skilled labor to the construction workforce. In collaboration with Local Union 597, the organization has launched the...

AMPAM sells Riggs Plumbing.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... American Plumbing & Mechanical announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, approved the sale of AMPAM Riggs Plumbing Inc. to Montage Holdings LLC. Riggs operates in the Phoenix metro area...

Exelon divests Exelon Services units.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Power utility Exelon Corp. reported it has agreed to sell three of its mechanical contracting companies under the Exelon Services group for estimated sales proceeds of $3 million plus existing working capital.

Lennox to sell some Service Experts dealers.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Lennox International recently announced a plan to sell off 47 of its Service Experts dealer centers to improve the performance of the Service Experts business. These units will be organized under a new entity and classified as a discontinued...

Wal-Mart to pay $3.1 million settlement.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will pay a $3.1 million fine to settle charges of violations of the federal Clean Water Act, the largest civil penalty ever against a company for storm water runoff violations. At 24 store construction sites across the...

ARS, AMS report 2004 1Q revenue increase.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The ServiceMaster Co.'s American Residential Services and American Mechanical Services segment reported first quarter 2004 revenues of $153.98 million, a 2 percent increase from the prior year's figures of $151.43 million. The segment had an...

WPC partnership promotes vocational education, training.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The World Plumbing Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with WorldSkills, a nonprofit group that provides means of exchange and comparison of competency standards in the industrial trades and service sector, to cooperate on a range...

QSC raises money for kids' charity.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Quality Service Contractors and Hodes Co. raised more than $6,000 at a charity golf tournament in Scottsdale, Ariz., March 4. The money will go to Challenge Air for Kids & Friends, a not-for-profit Texas organization that sponsors an aviation...

St. Louis Plumbing Business enters Hall of Fame.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... All Service Plumbing of St. Louis was named the 2003 Business Professional of the Year by Plumbers' Success International and inducted into the Home Services Hall of Fame at PSI's recent Orlando, Fla., Summit meeting.

National Guard recognizes PHCC Massachusetts.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Members of the Massachusetts Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association who provided emergency plumbing and heating services to families of military personnel stationed overseas were recognized May 22 by Brigadier General Donald J....

Texas PHCC awards scholarships.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas Charitable and Educational Foundation awarded $1,000 scholarships to 12 high school students for 2004-2005. They were awarded on the basis of academic ability, school participation...

Thomas N. Tanner.(On the Move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... * Comfort Systems USA promoted Thomas N. Tanner to chief operating officer. Prior this appointment, he served as senior vice president of operations, vice president of operations, vice president of the East Region and East Region controller.

Robert Doessel.(On the Move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... * Industrial and commercial HVAC firm Team Mechanical Inc. (Buffalo Grove, III.) promoted Robert Doessel to vice president of construction operations. He previously served as director of field operations for the company, and has more than 25...

Randall W. Luecke.(On the Move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... * Randall W. Luecke was appointed president of Toronto-based CSA International, which provides testing and certification services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and gas products. Previously CSA's vice president of certification, Luecke...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
July 1, 2004... In the May Around The Industry news story "RPA Holds First RadFest," PM incorrectly stated there would be no more RadFests this year. However, the RPA will hold another meeting Nov. 4 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. For more...

Grohe America purchased by investment consortium.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Grohe America Inc., Bloomingdale, Ill., announced that Texas Pacific Group and Credit Suisse First Boston Private Equity have purchased German-based parent Grohe Water Technology AG through a consortium agreement with previous owner BC Partners...

Hughes Supply buys Todd Pipe.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Mega wholesale distributor Hughes Supply of Orlando, Fla., recently announced it completed the acquisition of Todd Pipe & Supply, a large independent plumbing distributor serving the Southern California and Las Vegas markets. Todd Pipe's sales...

Watts Water makes acquisitions.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Watts Water Technologies recently acquired McCoy Enterprises of Kansas City, Kan., maker of specialty drainage products and pipe-joining systems. McCoy, with annual sales of about $17 million, markets its products under the brand names of...

Home Depot purchases specialty hardware distributor.(Vendor & Supplier News)
July 1, 2004... Leonard Green & Partners L.P., on behalf of Green Equity Investors III, agreed to sell White Cap Construction Supply to The Home Depot. White Cap is a distributor of specialty hardware, tools and materials for large- and medium-sized...

Basco expands headquarters.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Tub and shower enclosure manufacturer Basco broke ground on its headquarters expansion April 29. The current 65,000-sq.-ft. Mason, Ohio-based facility will get a 50,000-sq.-ft. addition. The new space will increase the production and customer...

Jacuzzi reports YTD bath, plumbing sales increases.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Year-To-Date )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Jacuzzi Brands reported that sales in its Plumbing Products segment increases 6.6 percent ($8.6 million) in the first half of fiscal year 2004, which ended April 3, 2004. This is despite a continued weakness in the U.S. commercial and...

Reflectix reports record-breaking 1Q.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Reflectix Inc., maker of reflective insulation products for the HVAC market, reported a record-breaking 67 percent increase for the first quarter of 2004.

Patterson Pump relocates Flo-Pak.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patterson Pump Co. announced the relocation of its Flo-Pak business unit to a new facility in Buford, Ga. The new facility will house Flo-Pak's "Aqua-Pac" Plumbing Booster System, along with HVAC Systems and UL Control Panels products. Large...

Elkay renames Dayton-Ogden Corp.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Elkay changed the name of its sink operation in Ogden, Utah, from Dayton-Ogden Corp. to Elkay West to better identify it as an Elkay company. The facility will continue to manufacture and distribute Elkay's Neptune, Dayton and Kingsford product...

A.O. Smith donates water heaters to Habitat project.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... A.O. Smith Water Products Co. donated 22 40-gallon electric water heaters to the Dallas area Habitat for Humanity. The water heaters were used in the Pinebrook Blitz Build 2004 and installed in 22 homes built from the ground up May 15-22.

Haws named 'Business of the Year'.(Vendor & Supplier News)
July 1, 2004... Haws Corp. was recognized by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada as its large category "Business of the Year." Haws relocated to western Nevada from Berkeley, Calif., in 1996. The award recognizes exemplary contributions to the...

Chromolox receives UL listing for fire protection system piping.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Chromolox successfully obtained UL listing for heating cables specific to fire protection system piping. The heating cables provide safe and reliable heat tracing for freeze protection of pipes, valves, tanks and similar applications in...

Moen receives Crystal Vision Award.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Moen was the recipient of this year's Crystal Vision Award by The Storehouse of World Vision, a Chicago-based charity. Moen and its subsidiary, CSI Bath Furnishings, donated more than 18 truckloads of bathroom accessories with an approximate...

Villeroy & Boch Earns Design Award.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... European ceramics manufacturer Villeroy & Boch recently received a Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design for its Hype faucet. It is included in an exhibit on the design winners currently at the museum,...

Gerber rejoins PMI.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp. has rejoined the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute after a three-year hiatus. Prior to that, Gerber had been a PMI member for 25 years.

Wirsbo TV Ad features 'Hometime' host.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... A 30-second Uponor Wirsbo radiant floor heating commercial featuring Dean Johnson of "Hometime" began airing in early April. It will appear nationally during 13 syndicated "Hometime" episodes through October. Wirsbo also is offering the...

Home Building Association.(Vendor & Supplier News)
July 1, 2004... At Eljer Plumbingware's annual KBIS booth drawing, grand-prize winner Beverly Smock (pictured) of Home Building Association of Manatee (Bradenton, Fla.) won a 42-inch Zenith plasma screen television. The runner-up, Sherry Douglas of Owensboro...

You are not alone: if we make our customers happy, we win. If we don't, we lose. It's that simple.(Guest Editorial)(Column)
July 1, 2004... When I think about my contractor days, I mostly remember the early-morning starts. It was a whole new day. Yesterday's success with that pesky problem and frustration over having to reach way back for a stubborn bolt that refused to budge...

Reap what you sow: what makes your 'crops' grow? What are the 'weeds' that can kill them?(Business Tips)(Column)
July 1, 2004... Last month we started exploring our fields and the seed we're planting. I gave you a couple of homework assignments, so let's check your work before moving on. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Assignment No. 1--Examine your best "harvests" and...

Thermal clutches: a new way to create smart boiler bypasses.(Hydronics Workshop)
July 1, 2004... There are often circumstances in hydronic heating systems when the load is capable of extracting heat from the flowing water stream faster than the boiler(s) can generate that heat. A good example is a large concrete slab with embedded tubing...

e-House: toward the perfect mechanical system.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2004... In the e-House model, the perfect heating and cooling system would be based principally on human comfort factors. It would always feel like a spring day indoors, and the human skin would be the great arbiter of things mechanical. In other...

Inside & out: Watters Plumbing Inc., Menasha, Wis.(PM's Truck of the Month)
July 1, 2004... The crisp, clean image of Watters Plumbing Inc. is what grabbed our attention for this issue's Truck Of The Month. From its neat and tidy techs to its streamlined shelved interiors, the eight cube vans the company operates for its residential...

Treat me right! Tips on effectively selling to women.(women as decision makers)
July 1, 2004... Men and women are different; not only in the physical sense, but in the way they socialize, react, shop, communicate and make decisions. OK, so this is not news. But what you may not realize is that women make or influence 80-85 percent of all...

Flush vs. no-flush: urinals are the one fixture in plumbing history flushed the least.(Plumbing Primer)(Column)
July 1, 2004... One of the hottest topics in commercial construction is whether to flush or not flush when it comes to urinals. Waterless and waterfree urinals are the buzz in the plumbing engineer's office. There is an ongoing debate about the viability of...

How to get connected to the power: pay attention to the fundamentals of business or you'll pay the price.(Managing Your Business)(Column)
July 1, 2004... I've been a part of many businesses--a plumbing, heating and cooling business, an ice cream store, a chain of liquor stores, a multistate real estate operation, a computer software company, and a heating manufacturer. All this has allowed...

Welcome to the 3rd edition of ISH North America ...(Expo & Seminar Brochure)
July 1, 2004... WELCOME [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NORTH AMERICA 2004 The 3rd edition of ISH North America, the consolidated trade show for Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing, PVF, Heating and Air Conditioning, is the leading North American trade event...

It's picture time: wiring diagrams made simple.(Hydronic Controls)
July 1, 2004... It's always great when there are more pictures than words, right? Except when those pictures are wiring diagrams. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you know how to read a wiring diagram? If you don't, you have a lot of company. Most people...

'That's not my job' scorecard: recognize extra effort by your employees or it won't continue.(Want More in '04?)(Column)
July 1, 2004... We are going into detail this year, showing you how to motivate, monitor and measure your employees to ensure getting a full eight hours work for your eight-hour paycheck. We do not want you to overlook or not appreciate what your diligent...

Spirovent gets the air out.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Air in a residential hydronic system is normal. Or so that's what many believe. Truth be told, air doesn't need to be a problem. For more than a decade, Spirotherm Inc. has worked with innovative contractors and top wholesalers to provide...

Anvil shapes successful partnership through service triangle.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Successfully securing and managing HVAC piping and plumbing projects in today's competitive construction market, challenged by tighter space and time schedules, takes more than just a good bottom number and a promise of responsive service. Each...

Smith drainage systems and the Ultracept Oil Water Separator.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... The Problem: The owner of an automobile collision center needed an engineered drainage solution that offered easy maintenance while not interfering with the shop's business activities. The local plumbing inspector was aware of several custom...

REHAU's radiant heating system helps create magical, calming atmosphere.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... As customers approach the grounds of Carved Stone Creations, factory-direct importers of custom-carved granite, marble and slate products, they are greeted by polished arches, 18-ft. granite columns topped with capitals and enormous lionhead...

Symmons: maximum security, minimum effort.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... The Project: The St. Louis County Justice Center, a maximum-security facility in St. Louis, Mo. The Challenge: When the prison opened just four years ago, it was a state-of-the-art, 500,000-sq.-ft. facility with 1,250 beds and a plumbing...

Perma-Liner eliminates costly digging.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... This is a case history of a project completed by Stemmle Plumbing and Repair Inc., Richmond, Va., using the Perma-Liner Lateral Lining System. The project involved a restaurant located at a truck stop that was more than 35 years old. The...

V8 boiler -- the right boiler for the job.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Installation: Oxford Hills Residence, West Paris, Maine Burnham Hydronics Contractor: James Reid Co. Burnham Hydronics Unit: V-85 Boiler [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Jim Reid, president of James Reid Heating and Plumbing Inc., started...

Plumbing contractor finds new Lav Guard 2 better than original.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... It was a familiar scenario. Plumbing contractor Brian Hany was finishing up a large commercial plumbing project when it was discovered that multiple lavatory sinks did not meet ADA-mandated guidelines. Exposed undersink waste and water supply...

Innovative ballcock offers quick and easy installations.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... With many of the ballcocks on the market today, installation can be both frustrating and time-consuming. By contrast, Brass Craft's Height-Adjustable, Anti-Siphon Ballcock makes installations quick and easy. Unlike most competitive units that...

Watts SilverEagle: perfect fit for the QE2.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... There's no better example of luxury on the open seas than Cunard Line's 1,791-passenger Queen Elizabeth 2, often called a "City at Sea." Although most of the ship's amenities are readily apparent to passengers, one of Cunard's key...

Hospital, contractor discover long-term solution for grease and waste systems.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... In a kitchen that serves more than 2,000 meals a day, one thing that has to function well is the drainage system serving the drains and equipment in the kitchen. The kitchen that serves Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, a regional hospital in...

Growing pains: sharing in the evolutionary process.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... The history of TP Mechanical Contractors can be told as a lesson in evolution. It began in 1953 when Bill Teepe formed William J. Teepe Plumbing in Cincinnati. Since then, it has undergone three name changes, merged with another company and was...

Gastite helps luxury villa finish on time.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... What do you give the "ultimate luxury home" that offers every amenity an affluent Baby Boomer could ever want? How about nearly 2,000 linear feet of Gastite flexible gas piping to help this large and complex construction project make its...

Geberit pressure-assist offers high performance, low consumption.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Over the years, the water closet has gone through several significant changes. In the early days, when water supplies were considered limitless and the cost for water and sewage were very low, toilets used up to 7 gallons per flush. This high...

Sprinkler contractor retrofits five schools in record time.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Golden Triangle Fire Protection of Denton, Texas, had a big opportunity and a big problem. The good news? They landed a contract to retrofit 4,375 center-of-tile heads in five different schools in Plano. The bad news? They had only a month to...

MTECH credits AutoBid for early success.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Starting a new construction company is a difficult, risky proposition, especially in tough economic times. But MTECH, a Denver-based firm, beat the odds: After starting in April 2002 with four people, it has exploded to 90 employees, with more...

Speedrooter tackles toughest clogs to avoid expensive excavations.(2004 Case Histories)
July 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....

The value of repeat business.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Tom Smith of Austin Plumbing Co. in Delafield, Wis., knows the value of repeat business. His technicians install a Hodes Co. custom-labeled water heater drain valve on every new water heater they sell. They also install the valve for every...

A.O. Smith cyclones strike La Quinta Inn.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... For several years, La Quinta Inns has been purchasing A. O. Smith commercial water heaters exclusively for its 300 Inns and Suites. The wisdom of the "One Source" decision is demonstrated by the installation of three 150,000 Btu A.O. Smith...

Cambridge-Lee: solidifying position as industry's copper supplier of choice.(2004 Case Histories)
July 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 & check valves install in seconds with popular ProPress system.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... The newest Apollo[R] valves are also the fastest, in terms of installation time. New 77C-AO bronze ball valves and 61-600-AO check valves are built especially for use with the Viega ProPress[R] crimping system. Conbraco manufactures both...

Nothing beats Danfoss: from a maze to a ZCP.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Typical hydronic heating systems are a maze of controls and piping. Jobs that involve on-site engineering and fabrication result in extended installation time and often additional, unexpected costs. Control wiring and testing often require the...

Elkay expands offering of Quick-Clip sinks to meet contractor demand.(2004 Case Histories)
July 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...

Put your water pressure on cruise control.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Does your home or business have consistent water pressure? When you turn on more than one faucet or showerhead, does your water pressure drop to an unacceptable level? If so, you are not alone. More than half of the municipal users...

Build with baseboard: a builder's key to success.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Boiler-baseboard heating systems help Monogram Custom Homes sell new houses as fast as they can build them. Ten years ago, Monogram's President Tony Caciolo decided that to be successful in his Allentown, Pa.-area home building business, he...

Top-quality commercial products from Moen Inc.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Moen Inc., the No. 1 faucet brand in North America for more than 50 years, offers a complete line of durable and stylish commercial products for institutional and income properties. Moen's commercial products are engineered and manufactured to...

Korky Plus premium toilet flapper.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Reliability, innovative products, outstanding service and a solid company history have made Lavelle a leader in the plumbing industry. In fact, plumbing contractors have relied on Lavelle Industries for dependable, quality products since 1912....

Lochinvar provides high efficiency for retirement community.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Presbyterian Village North retirement community in Dallas opened in 1980. This 64-acre facility is home for approximately 750 retirees and employs more than 200 staff members. The multiple facility housing options include 147...

The weight is over: Eljer's new Gibraltar bathtub.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Contractors soon will be singing the praises of the Gibraltar[TM] bathtub from Eljer Plumbingware Inc. Finally, a tub as strong as cast-iron that weighs only 89 lbs. and is a cinch to install. Available in eight different models, the...

RBI boilers, water heaters available with optional stainless-steel jackets.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... RBI now offers selected boilers and water heaters--Futera[R] II Series, Dominator[R] Series and Spectrum[R] Series--with an optional, corrosion-resistant, brushed stainless-steel jacket. The visually appealing stainless-steel jacket provides a...

Reading's Lo-Pro Ready Van is an all-pro.(2004 Case Histories)
July 1, 2004... Reading Truck Body continues its tradition of quality products with the recent introduction of the Lo-Pro Ready Van for single wheel cutaway chassis. This new body is a streamlined variation of Reading's popular Ready Van, designed to fit in...