Plumbing & Mechanical articles from March 2006

Plumbing & Mechanical archives from March 2006

Women in plumbing.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2006... Editor's note: We received plenty of responses to Ellen Rohr's December 2005 column, "Women In Plumbing?" which was itself a response to Jim Olsztynski's September 2005 editorial, "Why Do Women Shy Away From The Trades?" [ILLUSTRATION...

A related letter.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2006... I was excited to read the letter from Melanie Aldrich regarding Ellen's column, "Do I Look Like A Plumber?" (Letters To The Editor, January 2006). It's always exciting to see women being successful in this industry. I've been trying for...

More information, please.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2006... This refers to your Hydronic Controls column covering electricity measurements in the December issue of PM. I realize that these columns are intended to convey only the basic principles involved and not be so technical that they discourage...

California to conduct environmental, safety tests on CPVC.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(chlorinated polyvinyl chloride )
March 1, 2006... The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced Jan. 11 that it would conduct environmental and safety tests before approving the widespread use of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe in the state. ...

PHCC revises Plumbing Home Study Program.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
March 1, 2006... The PHCC Educational Foundation is revising its Plumbing Home Study Apprenticeship Program. The first-year home study manual is now complete, and revisions are underway for the second through fourth years of the program. The first-year...

ServiceMaster plans sale of ARS, AMS.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
March 1, 2006... ServiceMaster announced it is "exploring alternatives" for its American Residential Services (Service Express and Rescue Rooter) and American Mechanical Services companies, including their sale, so it can concentrate on its core businesses. ...

NSF accepts new stainless-steel materials in drinking water equipment.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
March 1, 2006... NSF International announced that NSF/ANSI Standard 61, "Drinking water system components--Health effects," now allows additional types of stainless steel as acceptable materials in the manufacturing of drinking water equipment. According...

NAOHSM to host oilheat retreat.(National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers will host a three-day oilheat event in Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 21-24, 2006, featuring an all-day series of seminars to benefit the Oil Heat Cares program, a golf outing, and a display of...

Roto-Rooter's top five 2005 drainpipe recoveries.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Roto-Rooter surveyed its field technicians throughout North America to find the strangest items recovered from customers' pipes, toilets and trenches in 2005. The top five of a very unusual list are: 1. While excavating a residential sewer...

2006 AHR Expo has record-breaking year.(exhibitions)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... The 2006 AHR Expo broke records in exhibitions and attendees this January at its Chicago show. Now the largest event in the show's 75-year history, more than 1,900 companies exhibited (400 international) covering over 411,000 sq. ft. of space...

2005 executive compensation-mechanical contracting*.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(Statistical table)
March 1, 2006... 2005 Executive Compensation--Mechanical Contracting* BASE SALARY POSITION 25th Percentile 50th Percentile** 75th Percentile President $108,000 $144,000 $331,000 Vice President/ $90,000 ...

State Water Heaters.(Web News)
March 1, 2006... State Water Heaters re-launched its Web site, www.statewaterheaters.com, in order to provide a comprehensive online resource for trade professionals. It features a new cross-reference guide, a complete library of product information and a...

Watts Regulator.(Watts Regulator Co launched a web site)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Watts Regulator launched a new company Web site (www.watts.com) that includes extensive information on its full line of water safety and flow control, backflow prevention, water quality, drainage, brass and tubular, control valve, potable PEX,...

EPA proposes new lead rules.(protection from lead paint)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... The Environmental Protection Agency proposed new regulations for contractors performing remodeling or renovation projects on property built before 1978. The agency said that its analysis indicates that renovation and repair projects in such...

Union membership declines, wages on rise in 2005.(Briefs)
March 1, 2006... Union membership in the construction industry declined from 14.7 percent in 2004 to 13.1 percent in 2005, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of construction workers represented by unions but not members of a union also...

2006 UPC, UMC now available.(Briefs)
March 1, 2006... The 2006 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code are now available from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. Go to www.iapmo.org to order.

2005 construction spending increased.(construction spending)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... The value of construction spending in 2005 was $1.12 trillion, 8.9 percent above the $1.03 trillion spent in 2004, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Private construction spending in 2005 was $872.7 billion, a 9.3 percent increase from 2004....

PHCC adopts immigration reform position.(Briefs)
March 1, 2006... The PHCC-National Association announced it has adopted a formal position paper on immigration reform. PHCC supports a comprehensive approach to immigration legislation that includes three components: increased enforcement, border security and a...

DOL awards grants to improve English in the workplace.(Briefs)
March 1, 2006... The Labor Department recently awarded five grants totaling more than $4.9 million to improve English-language skills in the workplace. The grants will train about 4,400 people in California, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. A few of...

Certification testing now available at ACT Centers.(Briefs)
March 1, 2006... National Inspection Testing Certification for those in the plumbing, piping, HVACR and related industries is now available from ACT Centers. ACT will deliver Web-based exams through its nationwide network of ACT Centers. Seven certification...

GAMA launches first online 'Heating Technology Expo'.(Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association announced it will launch its first "Heating Technology Expo," a virtual trade show to run online concurrently with its annual meeting April 8-11 in Phoenix. The virtual show, accessible at...

Palm Beach PHCC to hold Trade Show.(Briefs)
March 1, 2006... The Palm Beach Association of PHCC will hold its 18th Annual Plumbing Trade Show from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. on April 12 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo East in West Palm Beach, Fla. The show highlights are a plumbing apprentice competition and...

I=B=R offers new Web site.(Briefs)
March 1, 2006... A new Web site has been created for easy access to I=B=R School schedules and online registration. The site, www.ibrschools.com, offers information on the classes and locations of the Hydronic Institute Division of GAMA's schools, the first...

New Training targets Spanish-speaking workforce.(Briefs)
March 1, 2006... A new training business for the construction industry, Multilingual Training Solutions, recently opened its doors. The company works with contractors and associations to develop language, culture and safety training to meet the needs of the...

DenHerder elected CCA chair.(Briefs)
March 1, 2006... Les DenHerder of HPS Mechanical Inc., Bakersfield, Calif., was elected chairman of the Construction Contractors' Alliance during the group's recent meeting in Houston. Elected to the CCA Board of Trustees for a three-year term was Barry...

Still time to sign up for MEC.(Briefs)
March 1, 2006... John Siegenthaler's intensive one-day Modern Engineering Concepts seminar presents the latest models in modern hydronic heating system design for both residential and commercial systems. During "Total Energy Efficiency Through Hydronics,"...

Aquatech 2006 set for Chicago.(Briefs)
March 1, 2006... The Water Quality Association's Aquatech USA 2006 will be held March 28-April 1 in Rosemont, III. (Chicago). The convention encompasses the household, commercial and industrial markets. The latest technological developments in reverse osmosis,...

John Siegenthaler is interviewed on camera by show producer John Holden.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
March 1, 2006... John Siegenthaler is interviewed on camera by show producer John Holden. This portion of the film shoot took place at Chicago-area radiant contractor Zbigniew Jonak's home, where he is installing a full-house radiant and snowmelt system. ...

Caleffi showcases the 'Romance of Radiant'.(Caleffi Hydronic Solutions)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Caleffi Hydronic Solutions was recently involved in a film production for a public television special on "Innovative Building Solutions." As part of its segment, the company addressed radiant heating and its benefits, and drivers for the...

A.O. Smith to buy GSW.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
March 1, 2006... A.O. Smith Corp. reached agreement with GSW's two majority shareholders on A.O. Smith's proposed acquisition of Canadian-based GSW, parent company of American Water Heaters. The parties have agreed to a purchase price of $115 (Canadian) per...

Weil-McLain purchases Chinese boiler company.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
March 1, 2006... Weil-McLain announced the acquisition of Taishan Maeda Boiler Co. of Taian, China, which produces boilers for the China market and assorted iron castings. The new company will be named Weil-McLain Shan Dong Cast Iron Boiler Co. Ltd., or...

Grundfos acquires PACO Pumps.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
March 1, 2006... Denmark-based Grundfos recently agreed to purchase American pump manufacturer PACO Pumps, which is owned by the Swiss Sulzer group. PACO, based in Houston, primarily makes pumps for cooling and air-conditioning applications in the commercial...

Mueller Water Products buys Valve producer.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
March 1, 2006... Mueller Water Products, a subsidiary of Walter Industries, bought the operating assets of Vernon, Conn.-based CCNE LLC, a privately held contract producer and distributor of check valves used in water and wastewater treatment and distribution...

T & S sells Sage Sanitizing.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
March 1, 2006... T & S Brass and Bronze Works announced the divestiture of its Sage Sanitizing System line to Mecserflex Ltd. of England. T & S Director of Sales Ken Gallagher explained the move as "strategically focusing on the opportunities in our core...

Keeney Mfg. opens new facility in China.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
March 1, 2006... Keeney Manufacturing, located in Newington, Conn., opened a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Jiangmen, China. Led by General Manager Nang Young, the new facility will provide a direct link to Keeney's Chinese suppliers, as well as...

Gastite relocates Mfg., distribution operations.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
March 1, 2006... The Gastite Division of Titeflex Corp. will relocate its manufacturing and distribution operations from Springfield to Portland, Tenn., situated roughly a half-hour's drive north of Nashville. Startup is scheduled for June 2006. Corporate...

New Mexico site of PMI's Spring Meeting.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
March 1, 2006... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute's 2006 Spring Meeting will take place April 9-12 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. Keynote speaker will be Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest and Braniff Airlines,...

Ridge Tool Co.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
March 1, 2006... Ridge Tool Co. completed a new RIDGID North American distribution center in Cambridge, Ohio. The new 125,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art distribution facility will enhance logistics and customer service through its "Available-To-Promise" system,...

Four signs of chronic contractor survival syndrome: take your company's vital signs to help determine how to get healthy again.(Business TIPS)
March 1, 2006... My 20-year-old daughter is a fully trained emergency medical technician. We often share vegetating time by watching EMT reality shows featuring trauma care, sports disasters and other mayhem. Nearly every episode includes some mention of how...

Large DHW demand.(HEATINGHELP.COM)
March 1, 2006... Original inquiry: We're working on a large house in Piedmont: seven bathrooms, kitchen, pantry and bar sinks; hot water recirc; the showers and tubs have high volume shower heads, body sprays. I think they have a death wish and want to drown...

Ten meltdown strategies: snowmelting involves more than laying tubing outside.(Hydronics WORKSHOP)
March 1, 2006... Those who've worked within the hydronic radiant heating market in most areas of the county have probably been asked about the feasibility of snowmelting. Many hydronic professionals now offer it as a part of their repertoire. It's a natural...

Providing sprinklers in residential basements: code confusion over protecting 'unfinished' basements leaves plenty of questions on how to finish the job.(safety equipment)
March 1, 2006... For several years now, the most frustrating question presented to me from colleagues in the fire protection industry has been this one: What type of fire sprinklers should be installed in the basement of a residence? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

What is reverse osmosis? Reverse osmosis is a relatively recent, but very effective, application of an established scientific process.(new scientific process of water treatment)
March 1, 2006... Anyone who has sat through a high school science class may remember the term "osmosis," This process was first described by a French scientist in 1748, who noted that water spontaneously diffused through a pig bladder into alcohol. ...

Turning 100 years in the big city: C.J. Erickson's legacy of innovation and education continues into its fourth generation.(C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co.)(Company overview)
March 1, 2006... LET'S GET RIGHT to the point: C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co. is unique in this business. Not only has it survived--and thrived--to reach its 100th anniversary, it has done so serving a city that is known for its "windy" politics and projects....

Wal-Mart sees savings in 'green': experimental Colorado store features radiant heat, snowmelt powered by used cooking oil and sensor-operated lavatory faucets powered by fluorescent lights.
March 1, 2006... Wal-Mart, legendary for its ability to squeeze out more profits from highly efficient operations, is now applying that same philosophy to its own consumption of energy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Who better than Wal-Mart to stretch energy...

Leak location Q & A: the right combination of digital audio filters, high-quality headphones, and highly precise sensors can pinpoint even the smallest leaks and provide new profit opportunities.
March 1, 2006... We've all heard that the three most important ingredients to a successful business are location, location, location. Read on to see how acoustical leak location can offer excellent opportunities for enhancing profits for companies of all sizes....

5 critical training needs for Hispanic employees.
March 1, 2006... The Hispanic workforce is unique to our contemporary business environment. As a group of people, this workforce is considered to be critical to the success of the construction industry. At the same time, members of the Hispanic workforce have...

A new use for cell phones: streamline the costs of doing business with these new mobile technologies.
March 1, 2006... CELL PHONES. They're with us all the time. And we use them all the time to talk... to co-workers, to family, to friends, to the cable guy, to the doctor, to the kids' teachers, etc. We can text-message on them, or take photos, or play games....

'Not your average plumber'.(Heffner and Associates)
March 1, 2006... David Heffner has been a service plumber for most of his 15 years in the industry. When he struck out on his own to establish Heffner and Associates in 2001, he brought to his new business all of his field experience, but also a dedication and...

Healthy plumbing and aerators: innovations in plumbing fixtures can reduce bacteria growth for healthcare facilities.(Plumbing PRIMER)
March 1, 2006... One comment that I will never forget was a doctor telling me that when you're sick, the worst place to be is in the hospital. At first, this statement made absolutely no sense. But this doctor went on to explain that, in a hospital, there are...

Inside the walls--wall switches and light fixtures: discover what's 'hot' inside those walls.(Hydronic CONTROLS)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2006... Recently I wrote about wiring wall outlets. This time I want to talk about wiring wall switches and light fixtures. If you've ever looked at an installed wall switch, you might see that there are two black wires attached to it, and no white. Or...

For sale by owner: understanding the planning-for-sale process.(proper planning process improves the business)
March 1, 2006... Someday, maybe not for a long time in some owners' minds, selling the business will become a priority. Like many other events that occur in the business, planning ahead makes the difference between mediocre results and a true success. ...

You'll catch more flies with honey: save your criticism for when it's really necessary, and you'll have more productive employees.(employee handling techniques)
March 1, 2006... Ever hear the old saying, "You'll catch more flies with honey than you will with vinegar"? What's that got to do with you and your business? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most business owners that contact me are reaching out because they're...

Bigger is better--Part 2: the story of Royal Flush Plumbing's transformation from one-man shop to lucrative plumbing company.(management growth of Royal Flush Plumbing Services)
March 1, 2006... Last month we looked at some of the advantages of owning a bigger business. Naturally you can review that list to understand some of what you miss by staying small. We will look at additional problems and frustrations of a one-man company in...

Anvil introduces Klo-Shure[R] Insulation Couplings.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Anvil offers Klo-Shure[R] Insulation Couplings in Clevis Hanger and Strut-Mounted versions. The couplings are designed to reduce the cost of insulating HVACR copper lines for refrigeration, hot and cold water plumbing, and chilled water...

Wax-Free Toilet Seal.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Fernco's Wax-Free Toilet Seal replaces messy wax rings and flange risers, providing a clean and easy way to install a toilet. Fernco's Wax-Free PVC Toilet Seal provides a positive leak-proof seal and eliminates mold. Fits 3- and 4-inch drain...

Hole Master.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Reed's Hole Master[TM] provides a means of clamping onto pipe and using a drill to cut a hole in pipe, including steel pipe. Hole Master has a pipe diameter mounting range of 1 1/4 inches to 10 inches, and fits a hole saw up to 4 3/4 inches....

New ChemDrain Corzan CPVC chemical waste drain brochure.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Learn more about Charlotte Pipe's new ChemDrain[TM] CPVC Chemical Waste Drain System in this informative brochure. Charlotte's ChemDrain System offers a safe, durable and economical alternative for the disposal of a wide range of chemicals in...

Heat-fab Saf-T Vent EZ Seal.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Heat-fab Saf-T Vent EZ Seal earned its name with the industry's first no-tools, no-RTV connection: the patented Ring-and-Tab connector. Precision-formed from superferritic alloys, it's a special gas vent for all high-efficiency applications...

PricePoint software.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... PricePoint software has been helping "Mom and Pop" plumbing and HVACR contractors get organized and stay profitable since 1993. Designed by a plumber, PricePoint is simple enough for beginners with plenty of power for the experienced user...

General's new Metro-Rooter offers root-cutting power at a bargain price.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... General Pipe Cleaners' new economical Metro-Rooter[TM] is the Mini-Rooter[TM] of root cutting machines. With a capacity of 75 feet of 5/8-inch Flexicore[R] wire rope center cable, it handles roots and other tough stoppages in 3-inch through...

Walton pipe extractors.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Walton "REPS" extractors remove broken pipes and studs that defy movement. They make a strong, four-point grip without hammering or pounding and are made of hardened steel. The extractors pull rather than ream, and they release instantly. They...

Stainless-steel showers from the Pool Shower Inc.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Manufacturers of quality stainless-steel showers. Available in free-standing and wall-mounted models. ADA-compliant metered push valves, lever handles or cross-handle valves. Accessories: hose bibb, foot shower, hand sprayer, 6-inch shower...

FindaPlumber.com.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Today's homeowners are using the Internet to find a plumber. Will they find you? Our listed plumbers have capitalized on this trend and have cut back or completely eliminated costly phone book ads. Availability is limited based on ZIP Code...

Make it easier to run your business.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Looking for business management software to help run your plumbing or HVAC company? ServiceCEO from Insight Direct is the answer. We work with many plumbing and HVAC companies--helping them to easily manage jobs, service contracts, estimates,...

General's J-2512 Typhoon trailer jet storms through big line clogs.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... The J-2512 Typhoon[TM] trailer jet from General Pipe Cleaners blows away blockages in big lines and long runs. The Typhoon delivers 12 gpm at 2,500 psi to blast lines clean of grease, sediment and debris. A 200-gallon holding tank carries...

Caravan modular boilers.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... New 12-page literature describes the efficiency, installation and operational benefits of Caravan modular boilers. Includes information on Caravan microprocessor controls, prefabricated headers and brazed plate domestic hot water heat...

Fine/Line 30 baseboard--galvanized finish now standard.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Now Fine/Line 30 baseboard is made out of commercial-grade, rust-resistant galvanized steel. It's then painted with durable Nu-White polyester baked enamel for long-lasting beauty. Even if the enclosure's painted surface gets scratched through,...

College of product knowledge now available on CD.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Back by popular demand, Supply House Times' "College of Product Knowledge" has been updated and is now available on CD. "College of Product Knowledge" was developed by Don Arnold in 1979, and continues to be a resource for comprehensive...

John Siegenthaler's MEC seminar combo pack.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... For only $150, you can purchase John Siegenthaler's 2005 Modern Engineering Concepts seminar combo pack, which includes the 2005 MEC Seminar CD set, "Modern Engineering Concepts for Hydronic Heating Design" seminar manual and the "Hydronics...

Unlimited hot water.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Ergomax[R] instantaneous, indirect water heaters/heat exchangers produce hot water as long as needed--from filling spa tubs to restaurants needing 180-degree F water for dishwashing. Ergomax units operate at 99 percent efficiency. Virtually...

Full-line instruction catalog.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... The Gorton Heating catalog includes its line of fast-venting valves for every steam heating system. A complete schematic, with accompanying instructions, explains the exact placement of its valves within a building to ensure efficient,...

Ratchet-action CopperKey quickly preps copper tubing in tight spots.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Easily and efficiently prep copper tubing and couplings in really tight spots with the innovative, compact CopperKey[R] from General Pipe Cleaners. Forget old-fashioned abrasive cloth and clumsy wire brushes; CopperKey's patented ratchet-action...

Pro-Pal is a winner!(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... The industry has spoken and the new Pro-Pal line of step-saving valves available exclusively from Webstone is indeed making waves and turning heads. They simplify installations, create an impressive look and provide invaluable functions for the...

Portable pump puller.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Pul-A-Pump's patented design provides state-of-the-art performance in a portable pump-pulling device. Built-in features allow efficient, one-man operation. Unique belt drive mechanism affords continual automatic adjustment to varying diameters...

Wolverine brass half-turn anti-siphon frost-proof lawn faucet.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Finally! A heavy-duty frost-proof lawn faucet that will hold up to rigorous use and abuse, yet turns full on/off with just a half turn. Available in nine variations, it features a heavy red brass body with large open waterway. The stem is made...

Design manual for DiaNorm Panel Radiators.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... HeatLines Inc. has just released a new 57-page design manual for DiaNorm Panel Radiators. The manual is intended for heating contractors and engineers who design and specify hydronic heating systems. It discusses the benefits of panel radiator...

Hackney shelving/tray kits for service bodies.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Available for 12-ft.- and 14-ft.-length bodies. All 56 aluminum shelves are 22-inches wide with a 1-inch retainer lip; mounted on vertical tracks for adjustability. Includes fixed pipe shelves for 10-ft. lengths, and fixed ladder shelves...

The finest tankless electric water heaters available.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... Stiebel Eltron offers the finest tankless electric water heaters available. Its Tempra DHC-E outperforms bulky hot water tanks and reduces hot water pipe runs. It offers the best warranty in the industry. For more information, contact Stiebel...

Nu Flow Remote Cutter/re-instater.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... The Nu Flow Remote Cutter uses a backward facing, front-mounted camera* that allows the operator to clearly view his work from start to finish. The unit fits easily into a 4-inch straight access pipe. Once the arm has reached the cutting site...

New Gen-Eye Junior video inspection system.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... The award-winning Gen-Eye Junior[TM] video inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners is a rugged, affordable, self-contained package offering greater reel capacity, larger LCD display, and better protection from abuse in the field than...

VXTC Commercial feeder.(Information Showcase)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Hydrolevel's VXTC Commercial Water feeder offers many of the features made popular by the VXT residential feeder, along with increased flow rates and other features essential for commercial applications. The VXTC features programmable feed...

FlexHead industries.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... FlexHead is the premier manufacturer of flexible sprinkler connections. Because of the ease of installation, you can install at least four flexible connections in the time it takes to do one hard-pipe armover. The benefits include higher...

Showcase your company here.(Information Showcase)
March 1, 2006... PM's Information Showcase runs three times a year. To highlight your company's product, literature or service, please contact your PM sales representative through www.PMmag.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]