Reeves Journal articles from January 2002

Reeves Journal archives from January 2002

What's out, what's in and what's new in 2002. (Pipeline).
January 1, 2002... The past six months have been a blur of change--some good some and some not so good. One thing that will not change any time soon is that Reeves Journal will continue to provide our western plumbing and HVAC contractor readers with a superior...

Letters.
January 1, 2002... One License Doesn't Fit Everyone Marilyn Pitts' story about the new licensing being implemented in Texas was interesting ("Brave New World," November), however, there were a few points the story missed altogether or which needed more...

L.A. ordinance designed to unclog sewer system. (Contractornews).(Los Angeles cuts grease and oil in sewer system)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In an effort to reduce the huge amount of grease logs clogging its sewer system, the city of Los Angeles passed an ordinance that will affect all food service establishments as it's phased in over the next five years. The new law is likely to...

California, Nevada take first, second at national. (Contractornews).
January 1, 2002... Tim Maez of Della Mora Plumbing (PHCC of Monterey, Calif.) and Curtis Osborne, a third-year apprentice with W.J. Borghoff Plumbing in Nevada, took first and second place, respectively, during the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors-National...

Cook goes the distance for local charities. (Contractornews).(Dusty Cook of Dynamic Plumbing)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Dusty Cook, Dynamic Plumbing, Pasadena, Texas, has found a unique way to raise funds for charity. "My 'Golden Plunger' and I have run a few marathons and other distance races to raise funds for such charities as the Leukemia Society, the...

Kevin Shaw Plumbing wins C-2000's marketing Comp. (Contractornews).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Kevin Shaw Plumbing, a service and repair company based in Monrovia, Calif., recently won the top prize in an international marketing competition, sponsored by Contractors 2000. The winning entries were a newsletter and a TV commercial the...

Independent contractors vs. employees: Can you make the right determination? (Legal Corner).(telling them apart)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... I recently read an article in a legal publication dealing with the issue of independent contractors and employees. The point of the article is what we have stated in the past (see RJ, Oct. 2000), and I thought it would be a good idea to refresh...

Defusing the bomb: To avoid injuries and unnecessary damage, locating a post-tension cable should be your first step. (Post-Tension Cables).
January 1, 2002... WHILE THEY WERE INITIALLY USED IN AREAS WHERE SOIL MOVEMENT WAS A CONCERN, POST-TENSION CABLES (TENDONS COMPOSED OF STEEL WIRES EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE AND THEN TENSIONED AFTER THE CONCRETE IS HARDENED) ARE BEING USED AROUND THE COUNTRY ON...

Effective managers possess seven attributes. (Service Sense).
January 1, 2002... Have you ever tried to drive to another city for the first time, perhaps hundreds of miles from your home, without a map? It's pretty hard. If you had a map, the trip would have taken less time and there would have been considerably less...

Innovations don't come easy: The faucet's modern-day evolution can be traced back to a few entrepreneurs working in different parts of the country. (Reeves Retrospective -- Innovations in Faucet Design).
January 1, 2002... It's hard to imagine improving a device that has the one major purpose of turning on and off the flow of water. Yet, over the years, a number of innovations have been made to the lowly faucet. Faucet improvements and innovations continue;...

Plumbing contractors see decline in 2002: Respondents are less optimistic about local market construction activity; Recruiting qualified labor remains a sore spot. (Western Trends Survey).(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... What a difference a year makes. In last year's western trends survey, 43 percent of the respondents said residential construction would increase in their local markets. Twelve months later, only 29 percent said that increase came true, while 25...

Shore up the foundation of your business. (Executive Briefcase).(business suggestions to handle recession)
January 1, 2002... It's not surprising that the economy has slipped into a recession; after all, we've had nine of them since the end of World War II. It is important to remember that recessions are a natural part of the economic cycle and historically they occur...

The plan for 2002. (Marketing Mechanics).(marketing activities for increased profitability)(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2002... Here are some marketing activities that should help you become more profitable in 2002. Without a marketing plan for the year, you won't have any idea how you'll sell your business. What do you want your sales to be? Look at last year....

ISH inks American standard, mansfield for Toronto show. (Manufacturer/Wholesalernews).
January 1, 2002... ISH North America announced in December that Honeywell, American Standard and Mansfield Plumbing Products will be exhibiting at ISH NA 2002, which will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at the National Trade Center in Toronto. "Having Honeywell...

British building products group. (Briefly).(Wolseley)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... British building products group Wolseley said in December it had started its financial year well, but did not expect any significant pick-up in U.S. activity until after the first quarter of 2002. Wolseley, whose business spans plumbing...

A.O. Smith Water Products Co. (Briefly).
January 1, 2002... A.O. Smith Water Products Co. will once again sponsor a scholarship program for the members of its Professional Contractor Association and their families. As in previous years, the company is awarding 10 $2,000 scholarships for post secondary...

Bradley Corp. (Briefly).(wins third Pinnacle Award)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Bradley Corp. received its third Pinnacle Award in the past four years for its Terreon Crescent Lavatory System, which was entered in the Most Innovative Application category at POLYCON '01, an international tradeshow and convention for the...

Weil McLain's. (Briefly).("Heating and Helping America" campaign)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Weil McLain's "Heating and Helping America" campaign raised $140,000 for the September 11th Fund. From Oct. 15 through Oct. 19, the company donated $50 for every boiler ordered. Well McLain's donation included the names of each distributor,...

Watts Heatway. (Briefly).(changes name to Watts Radiant)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Watts Heatway has changed its name to Watts Radiant. The Springfield, Mo.-based corporation operates as the radiant heating subsidiary of publicly traded Watts Industries. "The new name emphasizes our focus as a leader in the radiant and snow...

People.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... A number of personnel changes have been announced at Robert Manufacturing: Bob Drach has joined the company to succeed John Mac Lyman, vice president and general manager since 1972, who retired at the end of last year. Drach was previously a...

In memoriam: John "Jack" W. Moore 1924-2001.(Obituary)
January 1, 2002... John W. Moore, who founded the Swan Corp. in 1964 with the introduction of the Shell Shower, passed away on Oct. 28, 2001. Five years after rolling out the first nonmetal, nonceramic shower system, Moore led the development of Swan's tub...

Training video. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... The manufacturer introduces its sales training video for its new NexGen toilet fill valve. The NexGen features a slender profile, allowing installation and service from the top, ratchet-action adjustment to set the height in one easy step, an...

Flow check. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... The manufacturer's self-lubricating 006-ICF eliminates the need for an in-line flow check by making the flow check an integral, built-in part of the circulator. As a result, it provides improved system performance and installation and...

One-piece pipe clamp. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... Quickly support pipe from strut with the new CADDY[R] RIGD one-piece pipe clamp. It incorporates a retained bolt and built-in nut to minimize dropped and lost parts. Circle No. 202

Bath waste. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... The Eliminator, which has been renamed the Innovator, is a new bath waste product that eliminates all screws and the need for a separate overflow test. It also does away with the need for a dual inventory of one- and two-hole face plates, and...

Tub, vanity. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... The Victory Collection features a two-tone wood vanity and tub. The vanity measures 48-inches wide by 36-inches tall and includes four drawers and pulls. It retails for approximately $2,900. The bathtub measures 72-inches wide by 36-inches tall...

Dust barrier system. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... A plastic thickness up to 8 mils can be used and also works with light canvas tarps or cotton fabrics. The dust barrier goes up easily without the need for special tools. The jack is made of polycarbonate. The poles are available in two...

Direct vent water heaters. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... The new power direct vent units can be installed in areas where make-up air is limited, such as a bedroom, bathroom or an occupied room normally kept closed. The models feature a blower assembly that accepts two separate and individual sections...

Stud punch. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... The STP710 stud punch makes fast punches for running lines or piping through metal studs and sink adaptations without predrilling. The operation consists of positioning the punch on the metal stud, pressing the handles together and continuing...

Backflow preventers. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... The series 775 & 775DCDA double check and double check detector assembly backflow preventers were designed with fire protection in mind. The preventers make retrofit installation even easier due to the reduced lay length. The Sentry Series can...

Add-on faucet. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... Compatible with all the manufacturer's 3/4-inch faucets, the handy add-on faucet provides a 1/2-inch threaded outlet for attaching a utility spray or prerinse unit. Meanwhile, it retains its 3/4-inch swivel outlet for a swing spout that...

Plasma machine. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... Compared to the previous model, the new air plasma cutter cuts 60 percent faster, cuts metal 25 percent thicker and its tip lasts up to 400 percent longer. The machine also expands the work area because you can use an extension cord up to...

Hand washing system. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... All of the manufactuer's newest line of designer washbasins has been compiled in the latest washing systems brochure. The Meridian washbasins can easily be specified in either a single or double, triple or quad wash station configuration on a...

Air/gas filtration. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... The line of compressed air and gas filtration equipment includes alternative filter elements, filters and housing, drain valves, oil/water separators and accessories. The standard industrial line of filters includes a wide range of models from...

Progression faucets. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... The faucet line features factory-installed flexible supply lines and pre-assembled installation hardware, making the installation process much simpler and faster. A standard toggle mechanism allows the faucet to be secured to the countertop...

Rotary brush cable. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... A new cable design has been incorporated into the manufacturers cable-driven rotary brush system. The new cable design improves cable life by eliminating any exposed cable, eliminating the ability to severely bend the cable at either end,...

Shower system. (Newproducts).
January 1, 2002... Circle No. 215 The neo angle shower system features a tempered sliding glass door and is available in 36- and 38-inch designs. It's constructed of high quality ICI Lucite SW Acrylic, creating a surface that has more gloss and shine than...