Reeves Journal articles from January 2009

Reeves Journal archives from January 2009

It's January!(pipeline)
January 1, 2009... It's a new year--a fresh beginning. It's a time to shake off the stale crustiness of 2008 and approach everything with a new outlook. In other words, it's time to make resolutions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One the best resolutions any...

What is a SLAPP motion?(legal corner)
January 1, 2009... This is a case involving a SLAPP motion. "SLAPP" stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. The case involved numerous parties but, for purposes of this article, we will call the parties Platypus and Goldberg. In his...

Yay, team! How to create customer cheerleaders with flat rate pricing--part 1.(service sense)
January 1, 2009... I am writing this article while sitting on an airplane heading home from a wonderful week of presenting (with some rest and recreation) on Maui. Yes, Maui is as beautiful as the postcards but this isn't an infomercial for Hawaii. This article...

Economic expectations for 2009 economic recovery may be closer than you think.(executive briefcase)
January 1, 2009... The view into the crystal ball is foggy even in the best of times. But even though predictions always turn out to be flawed, you cannot build a future without first guessing what challenges you'll face on the way there. History is your best...

13-word marketing definition work to get clients and not customers.(marketingmechanics)
January 1, 2009... Many people have defined marketing many ways. One of my colleagues, Mike Ratchford, founder and CEO of RightPath Marketing (mike@rightpathmarketing.com), gave me one of the most succinct marketing definitions I've ever heard. I tried to...

Adaptation is a valuable skill position yourself as the 'green' alternative.(green plumbers)
January 1, 2009... Steve Lehtonen keeps saying that the future of plumbing is green (as in GreenPlumbers)--but which plumbing contractors will be around to see the future? So the main question for you today is: Can you survive the recession and "go green" at the...

Your winning campaign customers vote with their dollars. Are they voting for you?(business strategies)
January 1, 2009... A new year has begun, and with it, a new president is being sworn in. As President-Elect Barack Obama takes office, everyone in the business world is still looking back at how he got there. Companies are trying to determine whether there...

Housing groups team for stimulus proposal.(news connection)
January 1, 2009... Scarcely a month old, but with a vintage idea to help the economy, a group consisting of homebuilders and an ever-growing number of industry associations allied to the industry is working feverishly to drum up support for a economic stimulus...

Marlin Mechanical donates turkeys to food bank.(news connection)
January 1, 2009... Marlin Mechanical Corp. of Phoenix flexed its charitable muscle a little Nov. 25 in an effort to make sure that as many folks in the surrounding communities had an opportunity to enjoy at least the poultry portion of the traditional...

GreenPlumbers USA rolls out 'Train the Trainer' program.(news connection)
January 1, 2009... GreenPlumbers USA, the Sacramento-based educational program that turns plumbers into advocates for the environment, said it will debut its "Train the Trainer" program early in 2009. "Train the Trainer" is a five-part, 40-hour course...

Mr. Rooter, ACE DuraFlo announce partnership.(news connection)
January 1, 2009... Mr. Rooter and ACE DuraFlo Systems announced Nov. 24 an exclusive agreement that will allow Mr. Rooter franchisees to expand their menu of services with the addition of miniE, an epoxy pipe restoration technology from ACE DuraFlo. MiniE...

New ICC-ES program earns accreditation.(news connection)
January 1, 2009... The International Code Council said Dec. 2 its ICC Evaluation Service Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas listing program received accreditation from the American National Standards Institute. The PMG program evaluates products' compliance with...

L.A. highrises now waterfree.(news briefs)
January 1, 2009... The twin office towers of Watt Plaza in Century City, Calif., are the first Class A commercial high rises in Los Angeles to undergo a 100 percent retrofit with non-water-using urinals. The decision to install Falcon Waterfree in the 23-story...

Viega takes ASPE Award.(news briefs)
January 1, 2009... The American Society of Plumbing Engineers presented its 2008 ASPE Industry Award to Viega. The award is designed to recognize companies that provide, "outstanding service to the advancement of plumbing engineering technology." "Viega sells...

Halsey Taylor listed in GreenSpec.(news briefs)
January 1, 2009... Halsey Taylor of Oak Brook, III., said its new HVRGRN water cooler has met the criteria for inclusion in the GreenSpec Directory, published by BuildingGreen, LLC. Halsey Taylor said the HVRGRN cooler was developed to offer an ecologically sound...

BNP magazines join Green Mechanical Council.(news briefs)
January 1, 2009... BNP Media, the Troy, Mich.-based publisher of Reeves Journal, said in November that Reeves' sister publications Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer and Supply House Times magazines have joined the Green Mechanical Council as media members. PM...

Hydro-Clean tapped as 'Essential'.(news briefs)
January 1, 2009... MJSI, Inc., of Shorewood, III., said its HydroClean toilet fill valve received an Editor's Choice Award in the "Essentials" category at the recent International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show. The HydroClean was introduced into the hotel...

Caroma, JACLO rack up WaterSense partnerships.(news briefs)
January 1, 2009... A pair of well-known industry companies recently announced enhanced relationships with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense Program. First up is Caroma, who said that all 41 of its floor-mount toilets, including the Sydney...

California faucets.(people)
January 1, 2009... California Faucets, manufacturer of faucets, trim, and accessories, has announced the promotion of NoahTaft to senior vice president of marketing and sales. As a key member of the executive team, Taft is commissioned with overall marketing...

Heat Transfer Products.(people)
January 1, 2009... Heat Transfer Products recently announced that Ed Nordstrom has joined the company as sales manager--Western region. Based in Santa Fe, N.M., Nordstrom will be responsible for all sales and technical training activities in the Western U.S. and...

Brett Stacks.(people)
January 1, 2009... QuickPen International announced the hiring of Brett Stacks as QuickPen's CAD product manager. Stacks brings years of CAD industry experience to QuickPen. Previously, Stacks worked for Dynamic Systems, Inc. assisting in the management of...

T&S Brass and Bronze works.(people)
January 1, 2009... T&S Brass and Bronze Works has announced the promotion of Gary Cole to the position of operations manager. The company has also added a new quality manager in the person of Brian Jones. Having joined T&S Brass in 2001, Cole previously served as...

Jim Van Landingham.(people)
January 1, 2009... ThermaSol, a supplier of steam shower products based in Simi Valley, Calif., said Jim Van Landingham was recently promoted from national sales manager to vice president of customer relations. In this newly created position, Van Landingham will...

Uponor.(people)
January 1, 2009... Uponor has announced the appointment of Wes Sisco as senior trainer for its factory training program. In addition, Steve Swanson joined the company as customer trainer. Sisco and Swanson will collaborate with existing customer trainer, Josh...

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2009... Jan. 13-15 Grandy & Associates Basic Business Boot Camp Venue TBA Stanton, Calif. (800) 432-7963 E-Mail: TomGrandy@grandyassociates.com www.grandyassociates.com Jan. 14-15 Hardhat Presentations ...

2008 Western Trends survey: the big slowdown continues in the west.
January 1, 2009... Grim news about the volatile economy has dominated banner headlines and the electronic media for most of 2008. Unless you've spent the last eight months living under a wet rock somewhere, you're probably aware that the economic systems of the...

Grease as "green": reclaimed FOGs may be an important part of tomorrow's energy future.
January 1, 2009... Introduction Traditionally, grease interception was accomplished by either a large outdoor tank--[gravity interceptor] or, a smaller indoor--[hydromechanical interceptor]. Frequently, little attention was paid to accurate sizing or proper...

Sweat equity solder and flux are tried and true.(tech topic)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... There are construction projects where only copper pipe will do. The ability to correctly sweat a copper pipe remains the test of a skilled plumber. And as long as there is copper pipe, plumbing professionals will have to master the use of...

Using water twice--part 1 an overview of water reuse.(code shack)
January 1, 2009... We all know it--a lot of the water that goes down the drain is wasted. In efforts to codify the actual re-usage of gray water, the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code goes into significant detail in starting the plumbing industry and the regulation...

Lilac for 'green'.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Aquatherm's new Lilac recycled/reclaimed water piping system is designed for applications such as toilet/drain water, rainwater collection, laundry/cleaning, irrigation and similar uses. Made from corrosion-resistant polypropylene, this fully...

New Silicone Sealant.(new products)
January 1, 2009... The Lubrizol Corporation has announced that Pensil 300 Silicone Sealant from Specified Technologies, Inc., is chemically compatible with FlowGuard Gold, BlazeMaster and Corzan CPVC piping systems and has been added to the FGG/BM/CZ System...

Push it on.(new products)
January 1, 2009... BrassCraft has introduced PushConnect, the high-performance push-on stop that brings advanced design and ease of installation to the plumber's craft. PushConnect is the only stop combining the unique benefits of dual O-rings--Viton and...

Clean machine.(new products)
January 1, 2009... The Electric Eel Model D-5 Drain Cleaning Machine combines professional quality and affordability in a continuous cable drum machine for cleaning 3" - 10" diameter lines up to 100 ft. and runs 3/4" diameter Tri-Max cable. The high-density...

Home or office.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Hansgrohe has announced it has expanded its Axor design brand line with the addition of its new Axor Starck and Axor Starck X electronic faucets. Offering the same contemporary designs as the original versions, the ADA-compliant...

Quick connect.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Dormont Manufacturing has developed the very first commercially available "push-to-connect" water line installation kit for icemakers, refrigerators, humidifiers, under counter water filters and evaporative coolers. Using the latest...

Stainless steel faucets.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Fisher Manufacturing is proud to introduce a new line of stainless steel, lead-free faucets to comply with new California legislation. The new law, AB1953, will significantly reduce the amount of lead present in California's commercial faucets...

With the flow.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Caleffi announces the introduction of the TwistFlow Distribution Manifold, updating the already proven 668 series with built-in sight flow gages. These new sight-flow gages are integrated with adjustable balancing valves allowing accurate 1/4...

Butterfly valves.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Nibco, Inc. announces the 285-PSI ductile iron butterfly valve. Strength and durability are key features, making this valve an alternative to high-performance butterfly valves in non-steam applications, and it can be a cost-effective choice...

Colorful options.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Appealing to various preferences in the bath, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC introduces a new line of color options for its Viper high performance toilet. The high-performing Viper utilizes Gerber's HP2 flushing technology, delivering between 600...

Worry-free water.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Everpure has introduced its new SPA-400 Drinking Water Filtration System, a filtration device specifically designed to safeguard a highly trafficked faucet in every home--the bathroom faucet. Ideal for use in luxury home spas and guest or...

Locating instrument.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Metrotech has introduced the newest addition to its Easyloc line of utility locating instruments, the Easyloc Cam. Especially designed for the location of sewer TV cameras, the new Easyloc CAM provides additional 512Hz locating frequency for...

New wall mounts.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Halsey Taylor has developed a complete line of In-Wall Carrier accessories designed to provide maximum support, facilitate quick installation and ensure a proper fit between the carrier and the cooler or fountain. Designed for use with...

Comparison guide.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Bryan Steam has introduced its new boiler comparison guide, which compares Bryan Steam's line of flexible water tube steel boilers to firetube steel boilers, cast-iron boilers and other water tube boilers. The brochure contrasts the...

Condensate pumps.(new products)
January 1, 2009... The new Little Giant NXTGen Condensate Pump line comes equipped with numerous features not available on competitor models. NXTGen's 4.8" x 10.2" x 6.5" size is the slimmest in the industry, giving contractors installation flexibility in small...

Chew it up!(new products)
January 1, 2009... Liberty Pumps introduces the new Ascent macerating toilet system. Now you can have the freedom to install a bathroom easily, where gravity drain lines do not exist, without breaking floors. Perfect for remodeling or home additions, the system...

Tubing cutter.(new products)
January 1, 2009... Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has introduced its M12 copper tubing cutter, specifically designed for cutting copper with all possible speed. Featuring a 12V lithium ion battery and efficient gearing, the 2471-22 performs more than 200 cuts on a...

Nailed!(new products)
January 1, 2009... Paslode's all-new model CF-325 cordless framing nailer boasts several improvements over previous models in the line. First up is the fuel cartridge that powers the drive system, which employs a completely redesigned "no-step" canister that...

Internet marketplace.(Directory)
January 1, 2009... Would you like to add your company's Web site to the Internet Marketplace? Contact Souzan Azar at 949-830-0881 ext. 3930 for details and rates. Associations Copper Develop. Assn. www.copper.org Backflow Backflow...