Reeves Journal articles from June 2005

Reeves Journal archives from June 2005

Trickle down.(pipeline)(K/BIS Show)(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... It's that time of the month again and I need to sit down at The Machine and bang out a few hundred pithy words about what I've seen going on in the industry over the past 30 days. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's easy this time around in...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2005... In last month's issue, ("Drink Up! These Aren't Your Grandpa's Water Fountains," pg 46), we inadvertently reported that Halsey Taylor is developing drinking fountain products in 18-gauge steel rather than the traditional 14-gauge. In fact the...

Paralegal's mistake is excusable.(legalcorner)
June 1, 2005... With the cost of legal representation continuously increasing, a great deal of legal work is delegated to paraprofessionals. A paraprofessional is one who is not trained to be part (member) of a profession but assists a professional. In...

What do you really need to know to run a profitable business? (Part 3 of 3).(servicesense)
June 1, 2005... This is the third of a three part series on what you really need to know to run a profitable company. Part one dealt with how companies get started and the normal pitfalls more fall into that are seeds for later failure. Last month we began...

Six habits to drive down fuel costs for businesses with mid-size fleets.(vehiclemaintenance)
June 1, 2005... As companies with small to mid-size fleets watch gas and diesel prices continue to skyrocket, they continue to be concerned with controlling costs. While those who oversee fleet operations within their companies may have no control over crude...

Client retention.(marketingmechanics)
June 1, 2005... Clients write our paychecks. Without clients we wouldn't be in business. So why do we spend the majority of our time and dollars finding new clients rather than cultivating the relationships with the current clients? Because it's easier....

The downward pricing spiral.(business strategies)
June 1, 2005... When you opened the doors to your business, you were faced with a bevy of decisions. Among them was the eternal question of, "What should I charge?" It's up to you. You could charge anything that you want. So, with that kind of freedom, how...

And now: the Roth 401(k).(executivebriefcase)
June 1, 2005... The 401(k) plan is the most popular type of employer-sponsored retirement plan. And a little-noticed provision of the White House retirement proposal will let employers start offering Roth IRA-style contributions to 401(k) plans next year....

K/BIS show attracts thousands to Las Vegas.(news connection)(Kitchen/Bath Industry)
June 1, 2005... For the first time ever, the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference rolled into the Las Vegas Convention Center May 9-12 and, if crowded show areas and seminars are any indication of success, this...

Community helps plumber rebound after fire.(news connection)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... When Bob Shields, a project manager for Rosa Johnson Construction, started a collection to help a plumber, he had no idea how many people would end up contributing. His efforts have raised nearly $5,000 for Kris Newstrom and his wife,...

QSC meeting set for St. Louis.(news connection)(Quality Service Contractors)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Organizers of the Quality Service Contractors Power Meeting XXIII, scheduled for St. Louis, Jul. 28-30, said the theme for this year's event will be, "Yes, You Can." QSC, an enhanced service group of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling...

Water samples taken following student report.(news connection)
June 1, 2005... After a La Cueva High School newspaper published a negative report about the school's water quality, Albuquerque Public School officials conducted a series of tests to see for themselves. School officials have described the water as rusty,...

Plumbing ruled out as lead source.(news connection)
June 1, 2005... The lead content in the water at three Duran go, Colo., elementary schools exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency's recommended levels, according to test results released in February. Durango School District 9-R began flushing the...

RadFest West draws 250 to Denver.(news connection)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Organizers of the Radiant Panel Association's RadFest West event in Denver Apr. 26-27 said more than 250 attendees, made up of members, contractors, suppliers and reps from the western states on the Pacific side of the Mississippi...

City employee arrested for stealing water meters.(news connection)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Police arrested an Albuquerque city employee who was trying to flood the market with stolen water meters. Ronnie Bazan, 30, a city employee for nine years, and his friend Eugene Trujillo were caught on videotape stealing water meters worth...

Honolulu adopts water conservation plan.(Department of Land and Natural Resources )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Department of Land and Natural Resources has adopted a prototype water conservation plan that it hopes will save 3.1 million gallons of water a month and be a model for other state agencies. "We're serious about preserving the resource,...

Victaulic marks 80 years of continuous innovation.(news connection)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... From the Hoover Dam to the Sydney Olympic Stadium to the world's tallest skyscraper--Taipei 101 Financial Center, Victaulic is celebrating 80 years of mechanical joining. Victaulic is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining...

Sears recognizes Danze.(Sears Holdings Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... For the third consecutive year, Sears recognized Danze as a Partner in Progress. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In addition to being named as one of the top 1 percent of the more than 10,000 vendors to Sears, Danze was also recognized with one...

PHCC offers long-term care insurance.(news connection)
June 1, 2005... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) announced the approval of a plan that provides discounted long-term care insurance to members and their families. This new benefit is part of PHCC's ongoing commitment to...

NKBA partners with ServiceMagic.(news connection)(National Kitchen & Bath Association )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... ServiceMagic, Inc., an online marketplace connecting homeowners to prescreened home service professionals, has inked a strategic relationship with the National Kitchen and Bath Association. The NKBA will promote ServiceMagic to its members as a...

PHCC foundation announces scholarships.(news connection)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... This year more than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded through the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation. The scholarships are made possible by the following sponsors: American Standard Companies, A.O. Smith...

Grainger taps Sloan for CFQI award.(news connection)(Customer Focused Quality)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... W.W. Grainger has named Sloan Valve Co. the recipient of its CFQI (Customer Focused Quality) award. The CFQI award recognizes suppliers who are consistently committed to excellence in service, quality and knowledge also including delivery,...

Officials urge residents to check for leaks.(newsbriefs)(Honolulu Board of Water Supply )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Honolulu Board of Water Supply are urging residents to help protect Oahu's water resources and help reduce their sewage and water bills by checking for leaking plumbing fixtures. The board detected more than 3,100 property leaks last year,...

Water in Alaskan village has best flavor.(newsbriefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Water from a school in the tiny village of Kipnuk has been judged the best flavored in rural America. The water from a tundra pond runs through a filtration system at the community's school won a taste test put on by the National Rural Water...

Lochinvar reports 25 years of growth.(newsbriefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Lochinvar Corp. reported 25 consecutive years of increased sales. The company's ongoing growth streak officially hit the quarter-century mark at the end of its fiscal year on Nov. 30, 2004. "The reinvestment of capital back into our core...

Spectronics celebrates 50th.(newsbriefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Spectronics Corp., of Westbury N.Y., a supplier of UV inspection lamps and fluorescent dyes used to locate leaks in air conditioning and refrigeration systems, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. The company is the pioneer of the...

NSPC hearing set for August.(newsbriefs)(National Standard Plumbing Code Committee )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The National Standard Plumbing Code Committee will consider proposed NSPC changes at a public hearing scheduled for Aug. 25 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Va. The code changes accepted by the committee will be included in the...

New Web site.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2005... Schier Products Company of New Berlin, Wis., has rolled out a new Web site that offers downloadable catalog pages, product submittals, product installation and operation & maintenance guides. The website also provides an on-going source for...

Mr. Rooter Plumbing.(people)(promoted Larry Ross as chief operating officer)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Mr. Rooter Plumbing, a full-service plumbing and drain cleaning company in Waco, Texas, has announced the advancement of Larry Ross, former vice president of operations, to his new position as chief operating officer. Ross will be responsible...

PHCC NA.(people)(appointed Merry Beth Hall as Apprenticeship and Technical Director)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... PHCC NA has announced that Merry Beth Hall is the new PHCC Apprenticeship and Technical Director. Prior to joining PHCC, Hall was the executive director of the Plumbing and Mechanical Professionals of Virginia.

Lenox.(people)(promoted Bob Heisner to president )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Lenox, a manufacturer of power tool accessories based in East Longmeadow, Mass., said May 4 that former vice president of marketing Bob Heisner has been promoted to president of the company Heisner replaces Bill Burke, who has been promoted to...

Bosch Power Tools.(people)(appointed Frank Carroll as president)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Bosch Power Tools, a division of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, May 4 announced the appointment of Frank Carroll to president, Bosch Power Tools North America. Prior to Bosch Power Tools, Carroll led the company's Rotary Tool brand...

The World Plumbing Council.(people)(appointed Mary Garvelink as the U.S. voting representative)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The World Plumbing Council elected Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association President Mary Garvelink as the U.S. voting representative at a recent WPC meeting in Auckland, New Zealand Garvelink will serve a three-year term....

NKBA.(people)(Larry Spangler has resigned as Chief executive officers)(National Kitchen & Bath Association )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Larry Spangler has resigned as NKBA CEO. Prior to moving into the CEO position, Spangler served as the director of marketing. "We as an organization appreciate Larry's efforts, determination and solid commitment to the NKBA, its goals and...

Watts Water Technologies, Inc.(people)(appointed Kris Munson as national marketing manager)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Watts Water Technologies, Inc., has announced that Kris Munson has joined the company as national marketing manager for backflow products. Munson's responsibilities will include new product development and management, technical product training...

Plastic Trends, Inc.(people)(appointed Kristy L. Piper as marketing coordinator )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Plastic Trends, Inc., a manufacturer of sewer, water and drainage fittings in Shelby Township, Mich., has announced that Kristy L. Piper has been appointed to the position of marketing coordinator Piper joined PTI workforce in 2003 as a...

Fluidmaster, Inc.(people)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Fluidmaster, Inc., of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., has announced that C.A. "Bud" Parker and Sandra States have joined the company Parker will serve as the national retail sales manager and will work out of the company's satellite office in...

Calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2005... Jun. 15-17 Western Hydronic Conference & Trade Show Doubletree Conference Center Berkeley, Calif. (800) 493-8432 www.westernhydronic.com Jun. 16-18 APHCC-Texas 2005 Annual Convention Gaylord Texan...

It's so easy building green.(gettin'green)(buildings of Clackamas High School)
June 1, 2005... At Clackamas High School, students have two things every student should have: fresh air and natural sunlight, instead of the blue glow of fluorescent tubes. It's a better place to learn and a better place to work. And that's because the high...

Tackling commercial kitchens: they're a different animal all together ...
June 1, 2005... Tackling a commercial kitchen project is a very different prospect from the usual kinds of plumbing jobs that contractors do, according to an assortment of plumbing contractors, consultants and equipment manufacturers who work in the field. ...

Steam heat: whirlpools and steam baths are a growing part of bathroom luxury.
June 1, 2005... The once-humble bathroom is being transformed from just the basics to luxurious oasis from the stresses of contemporary life. It's a haven, a sanctuary, a day spa, and a home entertainment center. The dollars homeowners once sunk into their...

New tech: whiz-bang technologies are shaping the industry's future.
June 1, 2005... Mention the word, "technology" to anyone and ask them what it means. Some people will reflexively respond, "computers," while others may think for a minute and then mention something about Gutenberg's printing press. The thing is that both...

Shower heads they're not all the same.(techtopic)
June 1, 2005... Just one hundred years ago showers (let alone indoor plumbing) were nearly unheard of in the average household. Private bathtubs were a luxury enjoyed by the wealthy and showers were a new technology. Early showers were fastened to the end...

Spacemaker.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Reading Truck Body has introduced its new Aerotech II with Spacemaker compartments. Spacemaker top-opening compartments provide 15 percent additional storage on the top of the service body sides. Activated by a single latch in the horizontal...

Temperature control trap.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... TLV Corp. has announced the high performance LEX3N-TZ temperature control trap for steam service. The LEX3N-TZ includes a built-in scale removal function, and is ideal for use in tracing applications where low-temperature heating is required....

Grip Tip.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co., has introduced the new Grip Tip Test Cap. A cost-effective solution for end cap and test plug users, the company says the new test cap glues over the end of DWV pipe to create a solid seal for testing. Like the...

Grab it!(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Watts Brass & Tubular is pleased to introduce its new GB Series Safety Grab Bar product line. The GB Series is available in 1.25" and 1.5" diameters with a choice of either exposed or concealed flanges. Lengths available for the grab bars range...

Quick 4.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Infiltrator Systems, Inc., has introduced the Quick4 Standard and the Quick4 Equalizer 36, the quickest to install leaching chambers available to the on site wastewater industry today the company says. Both models offer optimal installation...

New literature.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Bryan Steam has published a new brochure detailing its Bryan RV Series "Flexible Water Tube" Steam and Hot Water Boilers. They are forced draft gas, oil and dual fuel fired. Available in eight standard sizes from 3,500,000 to 8,000,000 BTUH,...

Temp and time.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Selco Products Company has introduced the Model 2901A Digital Temperature and Time Controller featuring digital sensing and microprocessor-based solid-state technology for reliability and accuracy. Offering a broad temperature control range...

New valves.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Leonard Valve Co. has introduced a complete line of Water Temperature Control Systems for Emergency Showers, Eyewash and Eye/Face Wash Units. Leonard offers a range of Thermostatic Water Mixing Valve systems to provide mixed water within...

A boiler 'Solution'.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Lochinvar Corp. is expanding its product line with the Solution high-efficiency residential heating boiler. From its two-stage firing control system to its built-in pumped by-pass and combustible floor shield, the Solution is remarkably...

Thermodisc steam traps.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Hoffman Specialty, a unit of ITT Industries, has introduced its Series TD Thermodisc steam traps to their extensive Bear Trap product line. The new steam traps are designed for a variety of applications and allow for simplified installation....

Sloan Stone.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Sloan Valve Company has introduced solid-surface SloanStone sinks that can be combined with any Optima Electronic Faucet to provide practical and aesthetically pleasing lavatories. Durable and easy to maintain, the company says SloanStone...

Another new brochure.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... AquaFlex's newly revised 4-color, 4-page brochure is designed with the latest information on the company's flexible, stainless steel sprinkler drops. The brochure features assembly, parts identification, model selection and tips for...

New faucets.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Danze recently announced the addition of the Sheridan Bar Faucet to its decorative plumbing products line. The traditionally styled Sheridan Bar Faucet features a gracefully shaped high arc spout. The 10-inch high hook-shaped spout extends five...

Quick-change chuck.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... The M. K. Morse Company has introduced its Fast-Adapt Quick Change Chuck Adapter Morse's Fast-Adapt Quick Change Chucks converts your three jaw chuck into a quick change chuck. The one-handed loading and unloading system allows fast insertion...

Drain chemicals.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Hercules Chemical Co. announces BREAKTHRU, a new line of drain and septic cleaners, featuring Dual Action Emergency Drain Opener. BREAKTHRU's earth-friendly biotechnology incorporates more than 70 strains of specialized enzymes to clear the...

RotoZip bits.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Bosch, a division of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, has launched XBits, a new line of bits for its popular RotoZip tool, XBits, represents a completely new bit line featuring a drywall bit five-times more durable than its predecessor. And...

Estimation software.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... FastEST, Inc. announces the release of a new residential plumbing version of the FastPIPE Estimating System. While previous versions of FastPIPE and other mechanical estimating software programs have focused on the commercial market, FastPIPE...

Thermostone CR.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Home Heating Products, Inc. has introduced the Thermostone CR line of room heaters by Climastar. Designed with safety, beauty, and electrical efficiency in mind, Thermostone CR Room Heaters are stone products that deliver heat in three ways:...

Hang it.(newproducts)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Ductmate Industries, Inc. has introduced it Clutcher and EZ-Lock wire rope hanging system, which now conforms to new International Code Council seismic guidelines. The ICC's EG 284 Evaluation Guidelines allow Ductmate's Clutcher Mechanical...