Reeves Journal articles from April 2009

Reeves Journal archives from April 2009

Have we hit bottom?(pipeline)
April 1, 2009... If anyone knew, really knew, the answer to that question they'd be a very rich dude or dudette very quickly. There's no reason to replay yet again what the U.S. and world economies have been through--and averted--over the past year and a...

Proving the arbitration requirement: surgeons! fraud! new products! breach of contract!(legal corner)
April 1, 2009... This was a relatively strange case. Although it dealt with surgeons, the legal questions would be the same if it dealt with contractors. The case dealt with orthopedic surgeons, breach of contract, and fraud. It had to do with new...

Pay attention to the basics: these telephone tips can help you connect with customers.(marketing mechanics)
April 1, 2009... The person who answers your company's telephone has an awesome responsibility. Not only is this person the first contact customers have with your company, but also he or she is responsible for starting a great relationship with your clients,...

Let's pretend ... role play expectations with your service techs!(service sense)
April 1, 2009... If you've been in the business world for very long you've no doubt heard the statement "Inspect what you expect." There's a lot truth in that statement, but, this month, we want to modify it just a bit for your service techs. [ILLUSTRATION...

Earth first! Stepping into the green scene is easy to do.(business strategies)
April 1, 2009... Is April and during this month each year there is one day when everyone focuses on one thing--our planet. Of course, I'm referring to Earth Day, and the presence and attention of this singular day is a good reminder of the growing presence of...

PHCC-GLAA show boasts larger footprint.(news connection)
April 1, 2009... Organizers of the 34th Annual PHCC of the Greater Los Angeles Area Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Industry Trade Show said the May 16 event at the Long Beach Convention Center has grown to occupy a pair of exhibit halls to accommodate an enhanced...

NDRExpo offers new business opportunities.(news connection)
April 1, 2009... The National Disaster Reconstruction Conference & Expo announced registration for its educational programs is now available by visiting www.ndrexpo.com. The conference, which takes place Jun. 17-18 in New Orleans at the Morial New Orleans...

'PERC' identifies drainline transport as first project.(news connection)
April 1, 2009... The newly named Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition, formed last month through a Memorandum of Understanding, has identified Drain-line Transport as its first research project. The coalition is comprised of five industry organizations...

AO Smith lands 'Innovation of the Year' Award.(news connection)
April 1, 2009... Frost & Sullivan has selected the A.O. Smith Corp., of Ashland City, Tenn., the recipient of the 2009 North American Water Heaters Product Innovation of the Year Award. This is the second time in the past four years A. O. Smith has received the...

ICC Foundation introduces new programs, Web site.(news connection)(Website overview)
April 1, 2009... The International Code Council Foundation Feb. 24 announced new programs and partnerships for consumer education, professional development and community service and unveiled a new Web site at www.icc-foundation.org. The ICC said these three...

California contractor lands on Inc. 5000.(news connection)
April 1, 2009... Plumbing MD, a service and repair plumbing company and franchiser located in Dixon, Calif., was recognized recently as one of the 5000 fastest growing companies in the nation by Inc. Magazine. The company landed at No. 2,171 on the list, with...

Bell & Gossett 'Schoolhouse' adds new courses for Q2.(news connection)
April 1, 2009... Bell & Gossett has announced the hydronics seminar schedule for the spring of 2009. The free training seminars are offered at the Bell & Gossett Little Red Schoolhouse Education Center in Morton Grove, I11., a suburb of Chicago and are open to...

RIDGID announces 2nd annual video contest.(news connection)
April 1, 2009... RIDGID has announced its second annual RIDGID video contest that challenges contestants to creatively show the RIDGID logo in their videos. Winners will be announced on Sept. 11,2009, during the RIDGID Roundup Customer Event at the company...

ASHRAE, GBI take sustainability pledge.(news briefs)
April 1, 2009... Through a new memorandum of understanding, ASHRAE and the Green Building initiative will work together to accelerate the adoption of sustainability principles in the built environment. The agreement was approved by ASHRAE and by the GBI Board...

Ferman is Member of the Year.(news briefs)
April 1, 2009... Randy Ferman, Manager of R&D for Flowserve's Pump Division, has been honored as the Hydraulic Institute 2008 Member of the Year. The award was presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting recently held in Marco Island, Fla. He was chosen for his...

JACLO acquires Taps & More LLC.(news briefs)
April 1, 2009... JACLO, a manufacturer of decorative plumbing products and advanced shower solutions, said Feb. 17 it had acquired Taps & More LLC, in Cross Roads, Texas. Taps & More is an importer of Hollys of Bath, makers of the English Country line of bath...

NKBA announces student winners.(news briefs)
April 1, 2009... The National Kitchen & Bath Association in February announced the ten winners of the 2008/2009 NKBA Student Design Competition, which offers $10,000 in scholarships. The winners will be awarded at the NKBA Design Competition Awards Luncheon...

PACE supply opens three branches.(news briefs)
April 1, 2009... PACE Supply Corp., a Santa Rosa, California-based wholesale plumbing distributor, will have a trio of new branch locations operating in the Bay Area by the end of this month. Opening first in March was a new, 32,000 square foot location in...

HeatTransfer products unveils Canada reps.(news briefs)
April 1, 2009... Heat Transfer Products recently announced the following lineup of independent sales agents in Canada: The Morgan Group will be responsible for the province of Ontario; KVC Industries Corp. will be responsible for the provinces of Alberta,...

Kindred appoints new reps.(news briefs)
April 1, 2009... Kindred, the North American-manufactured and marketed brand that currently commands more than half of the Canadian market for kitchen and vanity sinks, said it is adding to its U.S. representation with eight new agencies covering 11 states in...

Watts launches education site.(news briefs)
April 1, 2009... Watts Water Technologies, Inc., said Mar. 9 it had launched a new informational Web site at www.WeAreLeadFree.net that will provide frequent updates on what is happening around the country with "Lead Free" legislation and requirements. This Web...

Ferguson showrooms honor remodelers.(news briefs)
April 1, 2009... Ferguson, the country's largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies, as well as a leading distributor of lighting, appliances, and other remodeling materials, will honor remodelers during the month of March, hosting National Remodeler's...

John J. (Jack) Vresics.(people)
April 1, 2009... Component Hardware Group, a manufacturer of plumbing and hardware products for commercial, foodservice, institutional and healthcare applications, has appointed John J. (Jack) Vresics as interim chief executive officer. The company is currently...

Brian Peelver.(people)
April 1, 2009... Ferguson, a wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies, heating and cooling equipment, waterworks, and other products, announced that Brian Peelver was recently promoted to general manager for the Evansville, Ind. branch. Peelver began his...

Kevin Schwalb.(people)
April 1, 2009... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association has announced that Kevin Schwalb has joined its staff as director of government relations. Schwalb comes to PHCC from the Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary, where he...

Jyri Luomakoski.(people)
April 1, 2009... Uponor Corporation's board of directors has appointed CFO and Deputy CEO Jyri Luomakoski president and CEO of the Uponor Group and its parent company. Luomakoski has acted as CEO on an interim basis since Oct. 27, 2008, when the previous CEO...

Calendar.(news connection)(Calendar)
April 1, 2009... Apr. 21 GreenPlumbers USA "Climate Care" Seminar Venue TBA Sacramento (883) 929-6207 www.greenplumbersusa.com Apr. 21 PHCC Alameda/Contra Costa Counties 30th Annual Trade Show Centennial Hail...

Correction.(Correction notice)
April 1, 2009... The listing of our California PEX story in the March issue's Table of Contents (PEX & The City, Pg. 24) erroneously suggests the IPEX brand of PEX tubing had gained, "approval in California." In fact, the listing should have read: "PEX gains...

Website directory.(Directory)(Company overview)
April 1, 2009... 1-800-PLUMBING www.800plumbing.com When you utilize the power of the "1-800-PLUMBING" phone number, you get more than just another number. You get a cost effective strategy for maintaining your existing customer base and a truly...

High efficiency toilets: why 'flushing with confidence' is here to stay.(tech topic)
April 1, 2009... It's change we can all believe in. The era of bad flushing is over. In fact, thanks to advanced hydraulic engineering, we can go even lower than 1.6 gallons per flush. High-efficiency toilets use less than 1.3 GPF for a 20 percent water...

Water heaters yesterday and today: what's driving innovation--from old standbys to alternative energy products.
April 1, 2009... Once upon a time in America, if you wanted hot water for your Saturday night bath you filled a vessel and popped it over an open fire. Consumer interest in having readily available hot water led to what was billed as the first "instant water...

Luxury bath products defy tough times.(La Salle de Bains De Luxe)
April 1, 2009... While the world is weathering a severe economic downturn, you'd think the farthest thing from peoples' minds would be luxury bath products, a remodeling job or any expenditure of money on fancy doodads. This isn't necessarily so, as industry...

Radiant boilers: warming up to energy efficiency.
April 1, 2009... Boilers come in all shapes and sizes--from mini units designed to heat small spaces to monsters that warm up vast areas, like the nine 9.6 million BTU boilers installed in the Anchorage International Airport's Concourse C, a massive structure...

Pumpin' sumpin'.(new products)
April 1, 2009... Blue Angel Pumps has released a trio of new "Oil Detective" sump systems. Job-ready and designed to detect/alert the presence of oil in various applications, your system comes complete with durable cast iron or cast iron/ stainless steel pump,...

New diagnostic tool.(new products)
April 1, 2009... RIDGID has introduced its new hand-held micro Explorer Digital Inspection Camera. The company said the tool can capture digital quality images and record video in color to help analyze problems and make a more accurate diagnosis. Featuring a...

Sta-Tite.(new products)
April 1, 2009... Bemis Mfg. Co. has introduced the Sta-Tite fastening system, a new way to secure toilet seats without running the risk of under- or over-tightening. The secret is in the glass-filled nylon nut and integrated washer. Just tighten the fastener as...

Thaw those pipes!(new products)
April 1, 2009... Electric Eel's new pipe-thawing machine thaws lengths of copper or steel pipe up to 75 feet long, depending on the outside diameter. Faster than a torch and safer than a welder, the company said, the pipe-thawing machine thaws pipes by safe,...

Press connect valves.(new products)
April 1, 2009... CimberioValve'sCimPRESS line of press connection valves is getting bigger with the release of eight new large diameter valves in 2 1/2" to 4" sizes available in two versions; XLB, which are specifically designed for compatibility with Elkhart's...

Calculate your savings.(new products)
April 1, 2009... T & S Brass & Bronze Works has introduced its conservation savings calculator, a tool that quickly and easily calculates the amount of water and energy conserved--and ultimately money saved--from the use of its conservation friendly brass spray...

Trigger start.(new products)
April 1, 2009... BernzOmatic has introduced its new trigger-start hose torch. This torch, the latest from the company, boasts advanced features like a 5-foot hose and a fuel cylinder holster that provides added convenience, mobility and accessibility. The...

Butterfly valves.(new products)
April 1, 2009... Viega has added three new butterfly valves to its ProPress product line. The new valves are semi-lug bodies with EPDM liners, stainless steel disc and stem, with a ten-position handle and are available in 2-1/2" 3" and 4" sizes. The valve...

Engineered plastic.(new products)
April 1, 2009... Uponor is expanding its Engineered plastic line to include 2" Ts, elbows and couplings. The new fittings, fabricated from the company's Engineered plastic materials, are immune to corrosion, pitting and scaling, the company said. They also...

SpinTec showers.(new products)
April 1, 2009... The new SpinTec drench showers from Bradley provide a superior wash down in a shorter amount of time than other emergency fixtures, the company said. The SpinTec showerhead delivers a more even distribution of water. Its shower pattern rinses...

'Green' water coolers.(new products)
April 1, 2009... Elkay Commercial has roiled out the VRCGRN pressurized water cooler. As the first Green-Spec-listed addition to the company's family of drinking water systems, the VRCGRN water cooler, with its efficiency and water-conscious functionality, has...

Sleek faucets.(new products)
April 1, 2009... American Standard has introduced its new Arch and Pekoe faucets. Arch is a collection inspired by the work of architect Eero Saarinen. Arch brings a new definition of contemporary design to kitchen function. Pekoe single-control options include...

Trench drains.(new products)
April 1, 2009... Mea-Josam Company introduced its newest line of trench drains, the Pro-Plus series. The Pro-Plus series offers the marketplace a new generation of trench drains manufactured from glass-fiber reinforced polyester (GRP), a material that has...

A touch of gray: recycling waste water aids sustainability, 'green'-ness.(code shack)
April 1, 2009... Whether you're installing plumbing in a home or in commercial building, there are a number of things you can do to make your building more sustainable and green. Plumbing drainage systems, for example, have an enormous impact on the...

Our economic future: consider your sources and their track record.(executive briefcase)
April 1, 2009... In a recent book by Harry S. Dent Jr., titled "The Great Depression Ahead," the author makes an interesting case that we are at the end of a great bubble that will burst and, when that happens, it will set off a monumental crash of the stock...