Reeves Journal articles from January 2003

Reeves Journal archives from January 2003

A new year of change and innovation. (Pipeline).
January 1, 2003... In the Dec. 23 issue of Forbes, a large section titled "85 Innovations" describes a collection of people, products, services and companies "that have changed our lives in a profound way." Included are products like synthetic rubber (1929),...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2003... The AMPAM-RCR Saga Thanks for telling the people in this industry the true reason behind the downturn at AMPAM-RCR ("The Rise and Fall of RCR, Oct. 02"). I worked for AMPAM once running a division in North Carolina. It once was the...

Form violations could void your case. (Legal Corner).(license law)
January 1, 2003... Quite often when a new client comes into see us, we discover their contract form does not comply with the current Contractors' License Law. Many people think that a form violation is nothing more than just that -- a mere technical violation of...

CSLB feels effects of state's red ink. (Contractor News).(Contractors' State License Board; economics)
January 1, 2003... With the state of California facing a multi-billion dollar deficit, Larry Booth, chairman of the Contractors State License Board, sent out a letter to the contracting community in December, explaining how the cuts have affected the Board's...

Tucson Plumbing & Heating celebrates 50 years. (Contractor News).
January 1, 2003... Homebuilders in Tucson, Arizona may not agree on everything, but they are unanimous in their praise of the work performed by one of the town's oldest contractors--Tucson Plumbing and Heating. The company, which just celebrated its 50th...

Dwyer Group budgets $4 million for TV ads. (Contractor News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Dwyer Group, Inc. announced that its franchise subsidiaries will spend more than $4 million to advertise nationally on selected television networks in 2003. Commercials for Mr. Rooter(R) [U.S. and Canada], Mr. Electric(R), Aire Serv(R)...

ABC-City Chevrolet joins Professional Product Line. (Contractor News).(America's Body Co., City Chevrolet Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... America's Body Company/City Chevrolet has joined the PHCC Professional Product Line (PPL). PLL Chair Mike Kastner said that America's Body Company is offering a p-h-c contractor's truck through the PHCC Professional Product Line. "We are...

Plumbers' Success International. (People).(Michael McDaniel)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Plumbers' Success International has announced the addition of Michael McDaniel to its staff as a Profit Day Presenter and Success Advisor. McDaniel was previously the director of sales and marketing for Axis Home Services.

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2003... Feb. 1 ABC SoCal Plumbers Craft Olympics ABC Training Facility Anaheim Hills, Calif. www.abcsocal.org 714/779-3187 Feb. 20-22 QSC Power Meeting XVII Radisson New Orleans Hotel New Orleans, La. ...

Asset protection techniques. (Executive Briefcase).
January 1, 2003... There has been quite a bit of concern recently regarding the insurance crisis in California, particularly among contractors. Many of you have seen your liability and workers' compensation premiums increase by 50 percent, and in some cases,...

Teach your children to manage money. (Service Sense).
January 1, 2003... Today's youth are tomorrow's adults. They are not just adults either; they are tomorrow's business managers and/or owners. It's scary thought, but it's true! If you want your children to be able to manage money when they grow up, the time...

Custom Carmel valley residence: A hydronic system will heat three houses on a five-acre lot.
January 1, 2003... On a sprawling five-acre lot in upper Carmel valley, Calif., construction crews are busy building a custom home plus two other structures (a guest and gate house). The main home, a combination of French Country and Mediterranean styling,...

The history of domestic water heaters: from back-water range boilers to high-efficiency energy savers. (Retrospective: 2003).(Industry Overview)
January 1, 2003... Marilyn Pitts, Jack Sweet, Scott Marshutz. IN THE BEGINNING, THERE WAS COLD WATER AND PEOPLE DIDN'T BATHE MUCH. THEY MASKED BODY ODOR WITH PERFUMES AND OILS OR JUST WENT AROUND SMELLY. EVEN AS RECENTLY AS THE TURN OF THE CENTURY, RUNNING...

Does it pop or grind? (Vehicle Maintenance).
January 1, 2003... In today's world of computerized engine controls, electronically controlled transmissions and active suspension systems, it has become increasingly more difficult for service repair technicians to diagnose problems with customers' vehicles. As...

Without a plan you have nothing. (Business Strategies).(business planning)
January 1, 2003... It's that time of year again. Most of us have sat down and made a list of resolutions we want to accomplish in the next 365 days. You've probably planned out how you're going to lose the extra pounds from the holidays. You've probably planned...

Construction forecast: two directions at once; while housing won't deteriorate much this year or next, nonresidential was off 10 percent last year and isn't expected to show any gains before 2004.
January 1, 2003... THE ROMANS HAD A GOD OR GODDESS FOR EVERYTHING--INCLUDING JANUS, WHO HAD TWO FACES, THE ANGRY AND THE JOYFUL. HIS TEMPLE WAS OPEN ONLY DURING TIMES OF WAR, AS THESE SUPERSTITIOUS ANCIENTS SOUGHT TO PROPITIATE HIM (AND WIN BACK THAT SMILE). THE...

Water pressure reducing valves. (Tech Topic).
January 1, 2003... Direct acting water pressure reducing valves (WPRVs) have been around since the beginning of the 20th century. During the early 1900s they were used in the Northern Textile Industry as a means to control flow to various mechanical devices. By...

Standard Plumbing Supply celebrates 50 years. (Manufacturer/Wholesaler News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Ogden, Utah-based Standard Plumbing Supply celebrated its 50th Anniversary last year. The company, which was started by Dale Reese in 1952, has grown to 40 locations servicing six western states (Utah, Idaho, Oregon, California, Wyoming...

i2 Trade Service partners with Prelude Systems. (Manufacturer/Wholesaler News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... i2 Trade Service, which provides content management solutions for the electrical, plumbing/PVF, HVAC/R, and industrial MRO industries, said that it has signed partnership agreement with Prelude Systems, Inc., a provider of distribution-centric...

Fernco acquires Flex-Seal, strengthens position. (Manufacturer/Wholesaler News).(Fernco U.S.A., Flex-Seal Couplings Ltd.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Fernco U.S.A. acquired UK-based Flex-Seal Couplings LTD, a maker of flexible couplings, last year. The Flex-Seal acquisition, along with Fernco Connectors LTD in Canada positions Fernco as a major international player in the flexible...

Copper Development Association. (Briefly).
January 1, 2003... To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of copper plumbing, the Copper Development Association has announced a nation-wide search to determine the oldest copper plumbing installation. "No one really knows where or when the first copper plumbing...

Sloan Optima. (Briefly).(Detroit Metropolitan Airport installs flushometers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Wayne County's Detroit Metro Airport has retrofitted its restrooms with more than 700 Sloan Optima Plus Flushometers to handle fluctuating water pressure demands of over 3,000 flushes in an eight-hour period, resulting in up to 270,000 per...

A.O. Smith Water Products Co. (People).(Roy Wood, Matt Schultz )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Roy Wood has been promoted to director of customer and product support and Matt Schultz has been named product manager for the commercial water heater line at A.O. Smith Water Products Co. In his new position, Wood will be responsible for...

ITT Industries. (People).(Mark Handzel)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... ITT Industries has appointed three executives to new positions in its Fluid Handling Division at the Morton Grove, IL facility: Mark Handzel, a 19-year employee, has been promoted to director of U.S. Sales, HVAC and Plumbing Products. In...

Morton Grove Marketing and Technical Services. (People).(Karl Buscher)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Karl Buscher has been promoted to director, Morton Grove Marketing and Technical Services. In addition to his responsibilities for marketing and product development for the Division's Bell & Gossett organization, he will direct the Training and...

Fluid Handling Division. (People).(John C. Everhart)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... John C. Everhart joins the company as director, international sales and marketing, for Fluid Handling Division. He is responsible for developing and implementing Fluid Handling's marketing, sales, distribution and manufacturing strategies in...

Dornbracht USA. (People).(Michael Mazzicato)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Michael Mazzicato has been named national sales manager of Dornbracht USA. Previously, Mazzicato was employed by Marvel Industries and served as national sales manager of Waste King, a division of Masco.

Steril-Aire Inc. (People).(Michael C. Poyer )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Steril-Aire Inc, which manufacturers a line of UVC devices for IAQ and mold control in buildings and homes, has named Michael C. Poyer to the newly created position of western regional sales manager. Poyer has worked for Carrier and spent 13...

Controls. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The redesigned pro series control allows contractors to integrate multiple hydronic system controls into one cost-effective and efficient system. The radiant temperature controls are available with a variable speed injection pump or a floating...

CPVC fittings. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Three--quarter inch CPVC union fittings for the Aqua-Gard thermostatic mixing valve series are now available. The same union fittings are used with 3/4-inch pressure regulators. By combining inventories of union fittings for both products, the...

Boiler. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The new Ultra boiler uses precision hydronic data technology. The 230 model features 92.8 percent AFUE and the model 155 boasts an AFUE of 93 percent. The Ultra offers a cast mono block aluminum heat exchanger designed to operate in low...

Sink installation. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Quick-Clip offers an alternative to traditional sink installation systems by providing a secure sink-to-countertop installation from above the countertop, saving time in multiple sink installations. Once countertop brackets are fastened to the...

Circulators. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The 007-IFC circulator prevents gravity flow and saves on installation costs, especially when zoning with the "00" series circulators on hydronic or radiant heating with hydro-fan air coils or indirect water heaters. The reduced pressure drop...

Waste valve. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The waste valve features an advanced ball-valve design that incorporates stainless steel into a brass body. Dual Teflon seats rather than a single seal for double protection against leaks reinforce the ball valve. While modern cleaning...

Video inspection. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... With its flex drum design, the Flat Pack SeeSnake has a slimmer profile but a wider footprint than other SeeSnake models. It features a 1.2-inch camera head with 24 infrared LEDs for superior illumination; a 100-foot push cable that travels...

Pipe cutters. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... A new pair of tubing cutters delivers a quick, clean cut for optimal flaring across all diameters of flexible gas piping. Designed specifically for cutting CSST, the GTCUTTER-SM is made for tube diameter from 3/8 inch to one inch. The larger...

Commercial water heater. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... With a 130-gallon tank and 40,000 Btu input, the BTH-400 delivers 475 gph recovery at 100 degrees F, providing a 20 percent higher recovery. It can deliver enough hot water to serve extra-high demand applications like a 120-unit apartment...

Clamping vises. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The Tripod Vise kit includes a tripod, yoke vise and jaws for the clamshell, wraparound grip. Pipe Vise kits include the yoke vise and clamshell jaws for bench mounting. RJAWS and RJAWS REED give smooth jaws and three-point grip. The...

Cooler pumps. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The manufacturer has introduced a new line of evaporative cooler pumps to replace 10 pumps in the current line-up and are for use as replacement units for original equipment in evaporative coolers, displays, laboratories, water transfer and...

Mixing valves. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The manufacturer is pleased to announce that it has received certification of approval from IAPMO Research & Testing Inc. for 18 of its SparcoMix anti-scald, thermostatic mixing valve models. The AM-1 Series mixing valves include the exclusive...

Combo kit. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The new five-pack 18-volt cordless combination kit features the cordless Sawzall-the Hatchet and the Job Site Radio. The combination kit (6514-25) also includes the 6 1/2 inch circular saw, 1/2 inch T-handle drive drill and professional work...

Sink. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The 18-8 stainless steel sink is made of 18 percent chrome and 18 percent nickel content. The highlighted bowl rim and fully hand-blended Just Finish interior and top surfaces that are durable enough to withstand years of use. The...

Storage cabinet. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The heavy-duty storage cabinets are made of 12-gauge steel with 14 gauge adjustable steel shelve and 7 gauge steel legs to handle the demands of storing heavy tools and materials. Models are available in widths of 36, 48 or 60 inches wide and...

Shower Panels. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Suitable for new construction, but ideal for bath-renovation projects, Interaktiv Show Panels are delivered preplumbed and pre-assembled. They're ready for vertical hanging on a flat-wall surface or in a corner. The installer need only connect...

Product guide. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... An eight page full-color guide to the manufacturer's line of Veritek products is available. Veritek is the manufacturer's compression-molded composite material with no surface coating to chip or crack because the color is molded throughout....

Valve. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Termovar allows the boiler temperature to rise quickly on startup, by minimizing circulation through the boiler until the boiler operating temperature is obtained. This minimizes condensation of combustion products on the fireside, preventing...

Water fountain. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The manufacturer has introduced a new two-station, cast aluminum fountain in white powder coat finish, which reflects heat. Powder coating resists corrosion, color fading and eliminates scratches and chips on drinking fountain finishes. The...

Moving system. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... A new, three-point heavy load moving system features an easy-to-use, low profile design than enables a contractor to move heavy equipment over concrete, hardwood, tile, marble ad other finished and unfinished floor surfaces. The versatile...

Kitchen sinks. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The manufacturer has introduced the Mattawa and the Venice: two self-rimming, porcelain enameled steel kitchen sinks that offer builders and homeowners spacious 9 inch, extra deep double basins an it unique mounting system. The mounting system...