Plumbing & Mechanical articles from October 2002

Plumbing & Mechanical archives from October 2002

Not such a bad deal. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2002... I totally disagree with Frank Blau's opinions of subcontracting for the "big box" companies ("The UA's Missed Opportunity," June 2002). A small startup company, which is how most of us in this industry start, would jump at the chance for the...

No reason to hide. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2002... Frank Blau is concerned about home centers supplying materials ("The Impact Of Material Sales," August 2002). Why? The reason I feel guys like Blau hate materials supplied by others is simple--there is no place to "hide" the hourly rate that we...

Why the extra $10? (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2002... Correct me if I'm wrong, but somehow it doesn't make sense for the producers of the upcoming ISH show to charge $10 per person for people to enter the Exhibit Hall. I have been trying for over a month to preregister myself and my employees for...

Right on the money. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2002... Al Levi's column really caught my attention ("Problems Become Opportunities," July 2002). The key principles mentioned hit very close to home. Keep up the good work. I'm sure I'm not the only one listening. Our company has had to...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2002... In the August Pipe Trades Giants listing, John E. Green Cp. (No. 14) should be listed as located in Highland Park, III. We regret the confusion this may have caused.

California consumer groups support PEX lawsuit. (Around The Industry).(California Coalition for Affordable Housing; Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association lawsuit against California Building Standards Commission)
October 1, 2002... The California Coalition for Affordable Housing, a coalition of consumer and business organizations dedicated to supporting affordable housing in the state, recently announced its support of the lawsuit filed against the California Building...

PM trends: when is the last time your upgraded your computer hardware?(Brief Article)(Illustration)
October 1, 2002... PM Trends When is the last time your upgraded your computer hardware? More than four years ago 12% Between two and four years ago 16% Between 6 months and two years ago 32% Within the last six months 40%...

EPA head gives plumbers a boost. (Around The Industry).(Environmental Protection Agency)(Using Water Wisely in the Home report)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency presented its "Using Water Wisely in the Home" report. Through its Water Efficiency Program, the EPA is offering the plumbing industry a...

Come to ISH Frankfurt. (Around The Industry).
October 1, 2002... Viega, ProPress[TM] Systems, Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer have teamed up to host a trip to Germany for next year's ISH Frankfurt, the plumbing and heating industry's premier trade event, March 25-29. This is one trade show that...

Training program targets women. (Around The Industry).(Texas State Technical College)(The Dwyer Group)(continuing education program)
October 1, 2002... The Texas State Technical College and The Dwyer Group, which licenses the Mr. Rooter franchise, have joined together to set up a two-week continuing education program in service plumbing at Texas State's Waco campus. While the program is open...

St. Louis unions renovate homes. (Around The Industry).(Plumbing Industry Council and Plumber & Pipefitters Local No. 562)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Plumbing Industry Council, a St. Louis trade association representing 120 union plumbing and mechanical companies, partnered with Plumbers & Pipefitters Local No. 562 to renovate 40 homes as part of a "Rebuilding Together with Christmas in...

Bradford white buys Canada's Aero Environmental. (Briefs).(Bradford White Corp.)(oil-fired heating equipment manufacturer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Bradford White Corp. recently announced it has bought Aero Environmental Ltd. of Mississauga, Ontario. Aero Environmental is Canada's largest manufacturer of oil-fired heating product for domestic and commercial applications. Products include...

Amtrol, powerline join PHCC's PPL program. (Briefs).(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association's Professional Product Line )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association announced two new partners for its Professional Product Line -- Amtrol and PowerLine U.S.A/Alpha-1. Amtrol's products joining the Pro line are the Amtrol BoilerMate[TM] Premier...

Encompass reports loss; may be removed from NYSE. (Briefs).(Encompass Services Corp. 2002 second quarter; possible de-listing from New York Stock Exchange )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Encompass Services Corp. reported a revenue loss of $129.7 million in the second quarter of 2002,about 13 percent down from 2001's second quarter. Continuing operations netted a loss of 5.4 million, or 17 cents per share. In related news,...

CSI still on track with spec changes. (Around The Industry).(Construction Specifications Institute proposes new divisions)
October 1, 2002... The Construction Specifications Institute discussed its task force's proposed changes to the MasterFormat[TM] Divisions 15 and 16 at an Aug. 2 meeting in Alexandria, Va. Various industry groups -- the Mechanical Contractors Association of...

Divine inspiration. (PM's Truck of the Month).(St. Petersburg Plumbing logo)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... When a customer tells you that you "work miracles," it's gotta be a great feeling. St. Petersburg Plumbing took that comment a step farther -- they designed their company logo around it. The Ford E250 van and its four brothers each...

Kohler launches mobile shower. (Around The Industry).(Kohler Mobile Plumbing Systems)
October 1, 2002... Kohler Co. has launched a new manufacturing division, Kohler Mobile Plumbing Systems. In the aftermath of Sept. 11, Kohler designed, built and delivered a 48-ft. mobile shower semi-trailer to the Ground Zero clean-up site. On site for several...

U.S. Industries announces third-quarter income increase. (Briefs).(2002)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... U.S. Industries Inc., parent company of Jacuzzi, Zurn and Eljer, reported an earnings increase of $7 million (9 cents per diluted share) in the third quarter of 2002 compared to a loss of $115 million ($1.57 per diluted share) in 2001's third...

Comfort Systems reports earnings increase. (Briefs).(Comfort Systems USA Inc. 2002 second quarter)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Comfort Systems USA announced second-quarter 2002 net income from continuing operations of $5.20 million, or 13 cents per diluted share, compared to 2001 second-quarter income of $1.22 million, or 3 cents per diluted share. Revenues for the...

BuildPoint to market EMCOR to general contractors. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... EMCOR Group selected BuildPoint Corp., a provider of centralized subcontractor data for general contractors, to market its 65 operating companies to general contractors. They will work together to create and manage EMCOR company...

Weil-McLain names new Canadian distributor. (Vendor & Supplier News).(Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Weil-McLain has reached an agreement with master distributor Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing of Hamilton, Ontario, to assume responsibility for all sales, marketing and distribution of its products across Canada. Aqua-Tech is currently...

Watts appoints new CEO. (Vendor & Supplier News).(Watts Industries Inc. appoints Patrick S. O'Keefe)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Watts Industries appointed Patrick S. O'Keefe as its new chief executive officer. O'Keefe replaces Timothy P. Horne, who intends to retire. In addition, Gordon W. Moran is the firm's nonexecutive chairman.

Nortek agrees to acquisition. (Vendor & Supplier News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Nortek, maker of heating and air-conditioning systems, has agreed to be acquired for approximately $506 million in cash by a grout, that includes its chief executive and an affiliate of New York-based investment firm Kelso & Co. The agreement...

Rental companies form alliance. (Vendor & Supplier News).(GE Energy Rentals and Hertz Corp. Hertz Equipment and Rental Div.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... GE Energy Rentals and Hertz Rental Equipment Rental Corp. are teaming up to provide North American customers with a single source for renting equipment currently available from either company. Customers can rent GE's power and climate control...

Elkay products benefit Chicago area nonprofits. (Vendor & Supplier News).(Elkay Manufacturing Co. donates to The Storehouse of World Vision)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Elkay has donated more than 200 coolers and fountains to The Storehouse of World Vision, a nonprofit organization that serves as a clearing house for surplus building products that are made available to qualified nonprofit groups and...

A.O. Smith dedicates new Customer Care Facility. (Vendor & Supplier News).(A.O. Smith Water Products Co.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... A.O. Smith Water Products Co. officially opened its new 20,000-sq. ft. Customer Care Facility that will provide technical support, training and comprehensive service to customers for A.O. Smith, State, Apollo and Maytag[R] water heaters. ...

FMI seminars offered this fall. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Management consultant FMI corp. is conducting. two seminars, "Structuring Successful Management" and "Employee Buyouts," this fall. Each 1 1/2-day seminar will be led by senior managers of FMI's mergers and acquisitions 2 and capital groups....

IAQ seminar offered at ISH NA. (Briefs).(indoor air quality seminar at International Sanitation and Heating North America)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society the Air Conditioning Contractors of America and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association will co-sponsor an indoor air quality seminar this fall at the inaugural ISH North America...

Cleveland MCA issues Legionnaires policy. (Briefs).(Mechanical Contractors Association of Cleveland)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Mechanical Contractors Association of Cleveland has published a "recommended policy" regarding Legionnaires Disease. It covers methods of disinfecting plumbing and HVAC systems, including heat pasteurization and hyper chlorination. For a...

RPA elects new officers. (Around The Industry).(Radiant Panel Association )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Radiant Panel Association elected the following new officers at its Conference Board Meeting, May 11, in Cincinnati. Michael Ackmann, New Century Comfort Systems, Burlington, Ill., was elected president. Ackmann has already served as...

Mold insurance claims on the rise in Florida. (Around The Industry).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Florida is seeing a substantial climb in mold-related insurance claims. Allstate Corp. reported a 25 percent increase in the past year, and State Farm Insurance claims jumped from 83 in 2000 to 700 in 2001. "More and more occurrences of...

Web site offers contractors info on surety bonds. (Briefs).(Surety Information Office Web site: www.sio.org)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Surety Information Office's Web site, www.sio.org, has the answers to almost any question a contractor or subcontractor may have about contract surety bonds. The site features PowerPoint presentations and text versions of SIO's educational...

MCAA represented on military recruiting board. (Briefs).(Mechanical Contractors Association of America)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Mechanical Contractors Association of America's past president Smitty Belcher and MCAA staff are representing the association on the Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment board. This group oversees efforts to...

Plumber honored as Hometown Hero. (Briefs).(Roger Lippoth of Pearl River, New York runner up for award from Ace Hardware Corp. )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Ace Hardware Corp. named Roger Lippoth of Pearl River, New York, as one of nine runners-up in the national "Hometown Heroes" contest. Lippoth was nominated for his work with troubled young men. Ace donated $1,000 to the Multiple Sclerosis...

How fair are the mechanic lien laws? (Guest Editorial).(Editorial)
October 1, 2002... I have been selling building materials for 22 years, and for all of those years I have followed the trials and tribulations of reputable subcontractors trying to collect their money from less-than-reputable people. Thousands of pages have been...

Snipers hide out on the road to success. (Business Tips).(business success)
October 1, 2002... You are sick and tired of being a salve that disaster you call a business The one that pays slave wages and lousy benefits to employees and little or nothing to yourself and your spouse. The business -- that is sustained only by the patience of...

Check these out. (Hydronics Workshop).(zoning a hydronic heating system)
October 1, 2002... One of the most common methods for zoning a hydronic heating system is through use of individual circulators on each zone circuit. The typical arrangement is a "rack" of circulators attached to a header. For baseboard or other high-temperature...

Testing for drugs.(workplace drug testing)
October 1, 2002... "We can't afford to lose any employees in this tight labor market even if they are substance abusers." -- vice president of $10 million construction company. What this vice president didn't fully comprehend was that drug-users are only...

And the winner is.(Deiter Brothers Heating Cooling and Security wins Plumbing and Mechanical/Wearguard contest)(Company Profile)
October 1, 2002... The Plumbing & Mechanical/Wearguard "Re-do Your Crew" contest has a winner: Deiter Bros. Heating Cooling & Security of Bethlehem, Pa. Company President James Deiter, in describing why he believed his company needed a makeover, says, "While...

Option or obligation? (Mold Education).(avoiding liability)
October 1, 2002... Fort Lauderdale, Fla., March 2002. A retired Florida couple calls a plumber to repair a leaking shower. A portion of the tile behind the bathtub faucet needs to be removed to address the leak. The master plumber sees mold inside the wall...

How to keep Home Depot out of the water heater game.
October 1, 2002... Promote the benefits of higher heating capacity and you'll be offering a water heater that HOME DEPOT does not. Want To Set Off Some Fireworks? If you missed the fireworks display on the 4th of July, there's an easy way to recreate it....

European hydronics: not surprisingly, installation procedures and marketing are different overseas.
October 1, 2002... After World War II there were basically only two widely practiced ways of heating dwellings, either by a stove in each room, or by central heating with steam or hot water passing through radiators. In some regions they also used night-storage...

A successful life: overcoming adversity can lead to success.(Mr. Rooter franchise owner Bob Beall)
October 1, 2002... Bob Beall began his plumbing career working in his father's Cleveland plumbing business. He attended Cleveland State University and learned the business of business. He earned his Plumbing Master License in Ohio. And he decided that he wanted...

StorageMate hot water tanks. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Amtrol's new line of StorageMate[TM] hot water tanks immediately increase the amount of usable hot water within existing hot water storage systems, StorageMate tanks raise hot water capacity when used with tankless coils or existing water...

Bell & Gossett products. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... See the latest innovations in Bell & Gossett pumps and heat transfer products at ISH. Stop by the ITT Fluid Products Canada booth #3101. Visit Bell & Gossett at Booth #3101

Bradford White Corp. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Visit Bradford White on Friday, Nov. 1, and meet Ron Jaworski, ESPN commentator, former All-Pro NFL Quarterback and Bradford White's new national spokesperson. While there you will also discover the latest technological advances in water...

Adjustable, anti-siphon toilet tank fill valve from Brass Craft. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... With a simple 1/4 turn, the new fill valve adjusts from 9 inches to 14 inches to fit most toilet tanks. Unlike competitive units that must be removed from the tank to adjust, the Brass Craft fill valve can be raised or lowered while installed...

Briggs introduces Venice sink with deeper basins. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... The newly-designed Briggs Venice[R] kitchen sink combines the luxury of extra-deep double basins with the strength and sturdiness of the innovative Secure-Lok[TM] Mounting System. The Venice features Briggs' exclusive UltraTUFF[R] composite...

Burnham Corp. to display OPUS gas high performance heating equipment. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Burnham will display the OPUS[TM] [G.sub.1]--- a unique gas-fired hydronic heat source at the ISH NA Expo and Tradeshow. The OPUS [G.sub.1] unit features a fully condensing, nonpressurized. water containment vessel constructed of high-grade...

See water start a fire. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Controlled Energy Corp. introduces the latest technological innovation from Bosch engineers in Germany. The Bosch 125HX tankless gas water heater is entirely water-powered. The revolutionary hydro-ignition system sparks the unit's pilot light...

'Quick-Clip' sink installation system. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Elkay Mfg. Co. introduces its latest innovation, the new "Quick-Clip"[TM] installation system for many drop-in sinks used in commercial and institutional applications. "Quick-Clip" offers an alternative to traditional sink installation systems...

Clean Check -- extendable backwater valve. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... The 3- and 4-inch ABS and PVC are now available. Regardless of bury depth, it is the professional and economical answer. No more expensive manholes necessary for access, no matter what depth of bury may be required. Provides easy ground-level...

New Eastman supply lines. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Stop by the Eastman[TM] booth to see the new design Eastman SteelFlex[TM] supply lines. Manufactured in the USA using Goodyear[TM] core hose, stainless ferrules and grade 304 stainless-steel braiding, this new design has increased flexibility...

Wax-Free Bowl Gasket makes toilet installation cleaner & easier. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Fluidmaster, the world's leading name in toilet repair, has engineered a better way to install a toilet with the new Wax-Free[TM] Bowl Gasket. Now contractors can carry one bowl gasket they can install right away -- knowing it will seal...

Megabubble leak detector. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Megabubble -- today's answer to yesterday's soap and water. Simply spray or apply Megabubble to detect leaks of air, natural gas, refrigerants, C[O.sub.2] and almost all known gases. High viscosity Megabubble produces large, bright blue,...

Halsey Taylor Voyager. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... The Halsey Taylor booth features the revolutionary Voyager[TM], a new water cooler with unprecedented styling and performance. Voyager features an impact-resistant, space-age polymer cabinet that is molded clear through to resist scratches,...

Honeywell water controls. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Honeywell is pleased to introduce three new anti-scald, thermostatic mixing valve models designed with CPVC union fittings. To simplify the installation process of anti-scald, thermostatic mixing valves, the new Honeywell SparcoMix[TM] CPVC...

Pricing & content solutions for the entire supply chain. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... i2 eDataFlex[TM] Pricing Service and Catalog Connect: Send invoices out on time! Weekly updates from a database of 1 million products; eliminate costly errors from manual data entry or loading data provided by manufacturers; no programming --...

'In-Demand Brand'. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Visit In-Sink-Erator[R] to see the "in-Demand Brand" of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers. Featured products include a new filtration system, specifically designed for use with the company's instant hot water dispensers. The...

Labor Saver. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... The Labor Saver[TM] Fixture Support from Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Figure Numbers 0609 through 0925 has been designed to speed up the installation process by using a one-piece rigid frame, pre-assembled steel construction. This innovative support...

FlowGuard Gold CPVC plumbing system. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Homes upgraded with a FlowGuard Gold[R] CPVC plumbing system provide a low-maintenance, quality plumbing system you can depend on. Built on more than 40 years of proven performance, the advantages of a FlowGuard Gold CPVC plumbing system are...

Visit your future. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Visit with Mr. Rooter at booth 1348. 800/298-6855. Visit Mr. Rooter at Booth #1348

Latest training manuals, videos & more. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Stop by the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association's Booth 3143 for the latest in training manuals and videos, business management manuals, plumbing and HVAC apprenticeship training manuals, labor estimating software, PHCC...

Peerless Pinnacle gas-fired boiler. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... The new Peerless[R] Pinnacle[TM] gas-fired boiler is revolutionary. A state-of-the-art control board uses high-end mathematics to modulate the boiler's firing rate to match the actual heating needs of the building. The control board and the...

AutoBid Mechanical 3.0 triples TakeOff speed. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... AutoBid Mechanical 3.0 is the latest upgrade to QuickPen International's Windows-based estimating software. The fully networkable and portable software features QuickPen's patented Graphical TakeOff (GTO). GTO automatically inserts the...

R450+ TriStand. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Since 1896, Reed Mfg. has been producing quality American-made pipe tools and vises for professionals in the plumbing, waterworks, industrial, electrical and gas markets. At the ISH NA show in Toronto, Reed will showcase many products,...

New sealed combustion gas boiler. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Slant/Fin announces the new quality-built, highly reliable Victory VSP sealed combustion gas boiler. Its value price makes it ideal for new construction and for replacements where chimney venting is not practical, Time-saving,...

Sloan Flushmate Pressure assist technology. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Sloan Flushmate - Pressure assist technology for low-consumption toilets. The system uses water supply pressure instead of gravity to produce the strongest flush action. Simpler trapway design provides for one flush performance, cleaner bowl...

Symmons introduces new Allura trim. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Allura[TM] provides time-tested performance in a fresh new design by combining the original Temptrol[R] pressure-balancing valve with the invigorating Euro-Flo[TM] shower head. Systems are available in a variety of configurations and handle...

Taco low-water cut off controls for use with hot water & steam boilers. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Taco's low-water cut off (LWCO) controls provide reliable protection for all types of boilers, everything from small residential hot water boilers to large industrial steam boilers. They can also protect pumps from running dry in condensate...

Rooftop pipe supports. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Gastite's new weather-resistant, outdoor pipe-support system is specially designed to prevent damage to expensive commercial and industrial rooftop surfaces, helping to avoid costly callbacks and project delays. The new Gastite Pipe Support...

Takagi Industries. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Say goodbye to your big, energy-wasting water heater and say hello to Flash T-KD2O. It's among the new generation of tankless water heaters from Takagi. Designed especially for residential use, Flash allows users to take endless hot showers,...

New Vitodens 200 condensing boiler. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... The new Vitodens 200 condensing boiler from Viessmann features design innovation and new technology to provide lower energy consumption, lower emissions and safe operation. At the heart of the boiler is the new "Inox-Radial"...

WARDFLEX available for commercial markets. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Ward Manufacturing is now offering WARDFLEX[TM] corrugated stainless-steel tubing in 1-1/4-, 1-1/2- and 2-inch sizes for the commercial market. These sizes are ideal for such applications as hotels, restaurants, schools or hospitals which...

SubRay floor system. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Please stop by the Watts Radiant/Watts Industries Booth #2201 and check out our SubRay system, which was introduced earlier this year. It is the newest and best way to sandwhich radiant tubing in a low-profile subfloor. With wider channels, a...

Model 4160 Tristand Pipe Vise. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Wheeler-Rex is proud to announce their new Tripod Pipe Vise Stand, Model 4160. The Model 4160 handles 1/8- to 6-inch pipe, and is lightweight and portable. It features a built-in chain vise, a large top work area, pipe bending slots, ceiling...

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's exclusive plumbing system. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is the only manufacturer that offers a system of cast-iron, PVC, CPVC, ABS and FlowGuard[R] Gold[TM] pipe and fittings for residential and commercial plumbing systems and industrial applications. The nation's leading...

Fastest installation. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... The Parflex Flexible Gas Piping System from Parker is a simple, reliable and fast alternative to black iron pipe for propane and natural gas installations. The innovative FastMate fitting installs faster than any other in the industry. The...

General's improved Mini-Rooter XP features new frame & automatic feed. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... General Pipe Cleaners' improved Mini-Rooter XP[TM] features a new "up-right" frame design with roll bars to protect the motor when taking the machine up and down stairs, or loading it into the truck. A variable speed Power Cable Feed enables...

New sensor-operated Optima i.q. Faucet. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Sloan Valve Co. has announced the introduction of its Optima[R] i.q.[TM] Faucet, the latest in the company's line of sensor-operated water-saving plumbing fixtures. Equipped with an intelligent sensor, the Optima i.q. Faucet uses up to 70...

Estimation a TradePower Solution releases Time & Material Billing software. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Estimation a TradePower Solution, the leading developer of computerized estimating and purchasing systems for the construction industry, recently released its new T&M Billing software for contractors. T&M Billing simplifies and speeds up the...

Apex software by Accubid. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Apex is a powerful and efficient purchasing system for contractors. Apex provides for fast and flexible purchase order processing, allowing purchasers to quickly and easily produce priced POs. You can select items using the UPC code, commodity...

Butterfly Valves for commercial systems. (ISH North America Product Preview).
October 1, 2002... Versatile Gruvlok[R] A-7700 Series Butterfly Valves have coating and seat options for virtually any application. Coating system isolates line from galvanic corrosion, and resists chemicals. Rugged one-piece body with integral mounting base...

They saw the handwriting on the wall: take an honest look at fundamental changes that affect your business. (Managing Your Business).
October 1, 2002... It was the late 1960s. The country was undergoing massive changes. And a decade of urban unrest had changed the New York City I grew up in. My family business and home were centrally located in Rockaway, Queens, a summer resort town within New...