Reeves Journal articles from December 2006

Reeves Journal archives from December 2006

Beginning again.(pipeline)(Editorial)
December 1, 2006... The calendar is a goofy thing if you think about it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Spring, the first full season of any new year, is usually talked about as the new beginning--the time when all the plants and trees start to bloom, the happy...

Reasonable diligence employers must exercise all caution in order to prevent workplace injury.(legalcorner)
December 1, 2006... The California Court of Appeal recently upheld a decision that an employer (construction company) of an employee who was seriously injured violated safety regulations when it failed to properly control its earth moving operation. The injured...

More isn't always better.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... More may be better with today's showers [RJ, Oct. 2006: "Wet and Wild," Pg. 34], but I feel a word of caution is due when installing multiple valve/head systems. System pressure, pipe sizing and hot water delivery capacity should be taken...

Wrong ...(letters)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I am in the process of reading your October issue of Reeves Journal. In the article about the IAPMO/ICC code talks, that starts on page 16 [RJ, Oct. 2006: "ICC, IAPMO End Joint Code Talks," Pg. 16], it states that ICC uses a code development...

Focus on the service department, Part 9: sustained high performance.(servicesense)
December 1, 2006... [Note: this is the final installment of a multi-part series on making your service department more profitable. Previous installments can be found in earlier issues online at www.reevesjournal.com--Ed.] Previous articles in this series have...

Mr. Rooter names first female president.(news connection)(Mary Kennedy Thompson appointed as president)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Mr. Rooter, the Waco, Texas-based franchised, full-service plumbing and drain cleaning company, Oct 9 named Mary Kennedy Thompson its new president. Thompson, a former multi-unit franchisee, took the Mr. Rooter helm Oct. 30. [ILLUSTRATION...

International Code Council elects directors, officers.(news connection)
December 1, 2006... The International Code Council elected its new Board of Directors and officers at the organization's recent annual conference in Orlando. First up is Wally Bailey, director of development and construction for the city of Fort Smith, Ark.,...

Rexnord set to acquire Zurn.(news connection)
December 1, 2006... RBS Global, the parent company of the Rexnord Corp., of Milwaukee, said Oct 11 it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Apollo Management that will see it acquiring Jacuzzi Brands' plumbing products business, Zurn, for...

Phoenix contractor promotes tankless.(news connection)
December 1, 2006... One plumbing contractor in Phoenix is going to great lengths to make sure all of its customers--and everyone in the city--is aware of tankless water heaters and, most importantly, where to get them. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Trilogy...

REHAU opens new plant in Monterrey, Mexico.(news connection)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... REHAU, a Leesburg, Va.-based manufacturer of radiant heating, snowmelt and piping systems, Oct. 17 announced it is set to open a new manufacturing and warehousing facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The Monterrey plant houses 28,000 square feet of...

Victaulic buys NIBCO out of NVent LLC.(news connection)
December 1, 2006... Victaulic Company and NIBCO Inc. announced Oct. 20 that Victaulic has acquired full ownership of NVent LLC, a joint venture of the two companies located in Allentown, Pa. NVent manufactures and distributes PermaLynx, a push-to-connect...

UPC, UMC code change proposals now being accepted.(newsbriefs)(Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code)
December 1, 2006... In accordance with the ANSI-designated 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code change timeline, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Standards Council has issued a call for proposals beginning Oct. 3...

PHCC apprentice competition winners.(newsbriefs)
December 1, 2006... Three top apprentices emerged when the dust cleared after the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association Educational Foundation's 2006 International Plumbing Apprentice Contest during the Sept. 26-30 Network '06 and ISH North...

AEC officers named.(newsbriefs)(Bev Potts, Kevin Kruse and Linda Lindsten appointed at Association Executives Council)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... New officers of the Association Executives Council of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association were installed during the recent PHCC national convention in Chicago. They are: president--Bev Potts, Illinois PHCC; president...

Water heaters in less than two hours.(newsbriefs)
December 1, 2006... A. O. Smith and Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., have teamed up to offer customers quick and easy commercial water heater delivery, and will feature this new service in an A. O. Smith/Ferguson truck. Ferguson has begun delivering commercial water...

PMI 2007 president and Board members.(newsbriefs)
December 1, 2006... Members of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute of Schaumburg, Ill., have elected Ken Martin as president for the year 2007 Martin, senior director commercial product development for the Delta Faucet Company in Indianapolis, was elected at the...

ASHRAE developing water conservation standard.(newsbriefs)
December 1, 2006... Requirements regarding the amount of water used to operate HVAC, plumbing and irrigation systems would be established under a proposed standard from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. The proposed...

New CSLB publication highlights contract info.(newsbriefs)(Contractors State License Board )
December 1, 2006... The Contractors State License Board in Sacramento has recently announced the availability of its newest publication, "Contracting for Success-A Contractor's Guide to Home Improvement Contracts." The 24-page booklet guides contractors through...

Affiliated Distributors recognizes BrassCraft.(newsbriefs)
December 1, 2006... BrassCraft Manufacturing was awarded the Supplier of the Year, Leadership Award for the Plumbing Division during Affiliated Distributors' 2006 North American Meeting for the Plumbing and PVF Divisions on Sept. 10-14, 2006. The Recognition of...

Promo winners.(newsbriefs)(SJE-Rhombus Controls)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... SJE-Rhombus Controls, provider of water, wastewater and embedded controls, has announced 100 winners of its Carhartt jacket promotion which ran this summer. The winners were selected by random drawing from all entries to receive an insulated,...

Lennox, Bradford White rank highest.(newsbriefs)
December 1, 2006... Lennox International ranks highest among HVAC manufacturers and Bradford White ranks highest among water heater and boiler manufacturers in satisfying subcontractors, according to the J.D. Power and Associates/McGraw-Hill Construction 2006 HVAC...

Flowserve receives industry leadership awards.(newsbriefs)
December 1, 2006... Flowserve Corp., a provider of fluid motion and control products and services, has received two industry awards from Frost & Sullivan honoring its market leadership in the pump sector. The first is the 2006 North American Growth Excellence in...

PHCC launches e-mail discussion group.(newsbriefs)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association Nov. 7 launched an e-mail discussion group called PHCCList. Members who sign up for the online discussion will be able to share ideas, find solutions to specific business management...

Getting it right.(Correction notice)
December 1, 2006... In a news item last month [RJ, Oct. 2006: "ICC, IAPMO End Joint Code Talks," Pg. 16], we reported the International Code Council uses a code development process that, "permits any interested party to participate on committees and vote." Of...

Calendar.(heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and plumbing companies)(Brief article)(Calendar)
December 1, 2006... Dec. 11-13 Grandy & Associates Basic Business Boot Camp Executive Inn Owensboro, Ky. (800) 432-7963 E-mail: GrandyAsso@aol.com www.grandyassociates.com 2007 Jan. 9-11 Grandy & Associates Basic...

Alsons Corp.(people)(John Davies appointed as vice president of sales and marketing)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Alsons Corp., a supplier of shower products, has named John Davies vice president of sales and marketing. In his new role, Davies continues to lead the sales organization. Additionally, Davies is directing the marketing and new product...

Burnham Holdings, Inc.(people)
December 1, 2006... Burnham Holdings, Inc. of Lancaster, Pa., has appointed Dan Kelbaugh to vice president of sales and marketing for Burnham Hydronics. In his new position, Kelbaugh will take a more critical role in the overall sales and marketing direction for...

Chicago Faucets.(people)
December 1, 2006... Chicago Faucets said John F. Fitzgerald has joined the company as director of marketing. Fitzgerald will be responsible for all marketing areas, including product management, pricing, strategy, communications and branding. In addition,...

Legend Valve.(people)
December 1, 2006... Legend Valve said Nov. 9 it has hired Paul Valentine as Western regional sales manager. Valentine has significant experience in the plumbing, commercial, irrigation, and industrial markets, having previously worked for NDS Inc., Victaulic...

Affiliated Distributors.(people)
December 1, 2006... Affiliated Distributors said it has promoted Mary Ellen Heisey to vice president of administration. After joining the company in 2003 as director of divisional operations, Heisey participated in the creation and development of the divisional...

FlowGuard Gold Pipe and Fittings.(people)(Mike Lipke promoted as regional sales manager)(Gary Warren promoted as territorial sales manager)(Marvin D. Siple appointed as field sales consultant)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... FlowGuard Gold Pipe and Fittings has promoted three team members to regional sales managers. First up is Mike Lipke, who will serve as regional sales manager, West. Next, as regional sales manager, South, Marty Musgrave will manage a 12-state...

WennSoft.(people)(Julie West promoted as president and chief operations officer)(Tim Kennedy promoted as executive vice president)(Kerry Draper promoted as vice president of professional services)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... WennSoft, a service management, job cost and equipment management software provider, has announced a number of promotions and an expansion of its management team. Jim Wenninger will continue to serve as the CEO of WennSoft and has promoted...

JB Products.(people)(Paul Mosher appointed as sales and marketing manager)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... JB Products is pleased to announce that it has added Paul Mosher as sales and marketing manager, retail showrooms. In his new position, Mosher will focus on the JB Signature product line, working with the kitchen and bath showroom accounts and...

Totally tankless: tankless water heaters' market share continues to grow.
December 1, 2006... Proponents of tankless water heaters contend that switching from a tank water heater to tankless makes sense for several reasons, and yet the higher cost of the tankless units and their installation have caused them to be seen more in new...

Olympic Radiant Heating: young company tackles diverse Pacific Northwest market.(Company overview)
December 1, 2006... The cold, wet Pacific Northwest is a radiant heating hotbed. Olympic Radiant Heating Inc. has tapped into a thriving market for hydronic systems in average-sized homes and waterfront mansions, in mini-storage buildings and aircraft hangars. ...

A new system: years take their toll on piping systems--here's one way to fix them.(Copper Repipe)
December 1, 2006... In many locales back in the day, new housing developments used galvanized piping for the plumbing. That was a great thing for a while but, over time, galvanized water piping can rust and corrode from the inside. When drawing water from...

Manufacturers alphabetic listings.(electric equipment, plumbing equipment and waste water treatment equipment companies)(Directory)
December 1, 2006... A.O. Smith Electrical Products 531 N. 4th St., Tipp City, OH 45371 (937) 667-2431 Fax: (937) 667-5030 www.aosmithmotors.com T. Rybicki, Global Mktg. Mgr.-HAC; D. Fetters, Prod. Mgr.-HAC Manufacturer of fractional, sub...

Product listings.(Directory)
December 1, 2006... Access Panels Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Diversified Plastics Industries, LLC Acorn Engineering Co., Elmdor/Stoneman Div. Fluidmaster, Inc. Hercules Chemical Co., Inc. * IPS Corp., Water-Tite Oatey Sioux...

Manufacturers representatives.(Directory)
December 1, 2006... ARIZONA Arrow PVF Sales 18236 N. 61st Dr. Glendale, AZ 85308-1140 (602) 843-2778 cmnalbone@earthlink.net M. Nalbone, Mfg's Agent STATES SERVED: AZ. American Plumbing Parts Master, Boston Metal Products, Flow...

Wholesaler directory.(plumbing equipment industry)(Directory)
December 1, 2006... ALASKA ANCHORAGE Ferguson 151 East 95th Circle Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 273-2100 Fax: (907) 273-2110 Pacific Plumbing Supply Co. 801 E. 64th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99518 (907) 561-1001; (800) 478-7524 Fax:...

Your marketing plan for 2007.(marketingmechanics)
December 1, 2006... Unless the weather cooperates, the month of December isn't usually a busy month with respect to revenue generation. Your clients are busy with their holiday preparations and won't spend money on their plumbing or HVAC systems unless they have...

Personal computers on the cheap.(executivebriefcase)
December 1, 2006... For the tech industry, fall means the start of the holiday sales push, with promotions for all sorts of new and improved products. But this year is different. With some major questions looming, consumers may think twice about buying now. The...

Train two behind you.(businessstrategies)(Succession planning )(Column)
December 1, 2006... Last month, we focused on the importance of finding a replacement for you, the owner of your company. That was the one strategy that I could pass on to anyone looking to replicate the success that I've had in my company. If you want to build a...