Reeves Journal articles from June 2007

Reeves Journal archives from June 2007

The missing element.(pipeline)(Editorial)
June 1, 2007... I'm no stranger to trade shows. My first one as an editor was way back in the 1980s and there have been almost countless such events in my little happy life since then--sometimes six or eight a year. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I've been to...

Mind the gap: licensing lapses don't have to be inconvenient.(legalcorner)
June 1, 2007... I've gotten a ton of inquiries about various licensing issues that have reared their ugly heads due to a recent court case involving a company called MW Erectors. Essentially, it stated that you would have to be licensed at all times during...

Behind the scenes with codes: development is more than publishing a book.(codeshack)
June 1, 2007... As we in the industry all know, plumbing and mechanical codes play a vital role in how we live everyday life from the crack of dawn to sunset. We use bathroom and sewer services with potable and non-potable water, cook on stoves with different...

Set yourself apart! Coax clients to create commitment in a copycat economy.(marketingmechanics)
June 1, 2007... Oren Harari, a professor at the Graduate School of Business at the University of San Francisco, made a compelling argument a few months ago. His point: We live in what he calls "commodity hell." His words, not mine. We are in a copycat economy...

Consistency counts: uniform results requires more than doing the same things.(businessstrategies)
June 1, 2007... If you asked most business owners, they'd tell you they'd love to have a company where they knew what to expect. One of the hallmarks of a successful business is consistent revenues and profits coming into the company. However, those...

WQA approved for Calif. inspections.(news connection)(Water Quality Association)
June 1, 2007... A new agreement between the Water Quality Association and the California Department of Health Services could save manufacturers significant time and cost getting products to consumers. The CDHS has authorized WQA to conduct third-party...

State NASCAR team honors Va. Tech.(news connection)
June 1, 2007... The State Water Heaters' No. 4 Chevy Impala carried a new sponsor emblem during NASCAR racing in mid-April at the Phoenix International Raceway--the VT logo of Virginia Tech. A large logo on the hood and smaller ones on the sides will remain on...

IAPMO digests code change hearings.(news connection)(International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)
June 1, 2007... Committees heard nearly 400 proposed changes for the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code and 2009 Uniform Mechanical Code at the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials technical meetings in St. Louis. Throughout the week,...

Phoenix City Council adopts 2006 UPC.(news connection)
June 1, 2007... After a lengthy review process, the Phoenix City Council voted recently to adopt the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code as the base model plumbing code for the Arizona city. With Development Advisory Board recommendation, the council unanimously...

PHCC conference focus is advocacy.(news connection)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The importance of advocacy was stressed to the 160 contractors and chapter executives attending the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association's Leadership and Legislative Conference '07, themed "Better, Together." "This...

Industry 2006 revenue surpasses $3.1 billion.(news connection)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Research and Markets, an international market research firm with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, has announced the release of "Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade (1996-2008)," a report...

Little Giant renamed in Franklin acquisition.(news connection)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Little Giant Pump Company, a provider of commercial and consumer water transfer solutions, has been renamed Franklin Electric--Water Transfer Systems. Little Giant was acquired by Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) in April 2006. Due to its...

PMI says the 'future is now'.(news connection)
June 1, 2007... Sixty-one attendees looked to the future and stepped back into the past at the Plumbing Manufactures Institute three-day spring meeting in Asheville, N.C. A series of discussions and presentations was facilitated by futurist Ed Barlow of...

IAPMO opens Chicago office, inks agreement with ABPA.(news connection)(American Backflow Prevention Association)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Russ Chaney, executive director of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials said May 14 the Ontario, Calif.-based group has opened a regional office in the Chicago metropolitan area. In addition, the group said it has...

Now that's some really speedy flux.(news connection)
June 1, 2007... Everflux can add Champ Car racing speed to the attributes of its water-soluble flux. The flux manufacturer has joined the growing ranks of plumbing and heating industry sponsors of auto racing teams, debuting its sponsorship of the Condor/CJ...

Network '07 boasts Calif. specific programs.(news connection)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association and the American Supply Association Organizers of the Network '07 trade show said in May the groups' Network '07 event will incorporate California-specific training in its lineup of...

APHCC-Texas Foundation awards scholarships.(news connection)
June 1, 2007... The Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas Charitable and Educational Foundation have awarded a total of $23,000 in scholarships to the following Texas and Arizona students for 2006-2007. The scholarship winners are:...

ACE DuraFlo rolls out mini-E program.(news connection)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... ACE DuraFlo Systems, Irvine, Calif.-based provider of in-place epoxy pipe restoration technology, announced in late April the launch of its mini-E program. ACE DuraFlo Systems president Al Dee said the mini-E program was developed in...

Bradford White to give away five work trucks.(news connection)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Bradford White, a supplier of water heaters based in Ambler, Pa., said recently it will award five GMC Sierra Professional Grade pick-ups trucks during the Power Drive 5 Giveaway promotion. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Contractors will have...

2008 AHR show gets PHCC endorsement.(newsbriefs)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The International Exposition Company, producers of the AHR Show, said recently that it has received an endorsement from the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association for the 2008 edition of the event, scheduled for Jan. 22-24 at...

Nevada Treatment Plant garners kudos.(newsbriefs)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The Southern Nevada Water Authority's Alfred M. Smith Water Treatment Plant, along with a pair of other facilities, received national awards recently from the American Waterworks Association. This trio of treatment plants has maintained...

Safe drinking water legislation introduced.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... A proposed "Lead-Free Drinking Water Act of 2007" was re-introduced in Congress April 30 by California Rep. Henry Waxman, chairman of the oversight and government reform committee, and Washington D.C. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton. The proposed...

Lasco Bathware meets Clean Air standard.(newsbriefs)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Anaheim, Calif.-based Lasco Bathware is one of the first composite manufacturers in the country to comply with new Environmental Protection Agency production standards. Companies which make composite plastic products that utilize styrene and...

Bradford White, UAW ink agreement.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... Bradford White Corporation and United Auto Workers Local 1002 recently signed a new seven-year labor agreement. Local members ratified the agreement by a 3-1 margin March 10. It will be in effect until August 25, 2014. The agreement will...

IAPMO R & T adds applications.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... IAPMO has announced a new online Product Listing Application. Manufacturers can now create an account on the IAPMO R & T Web site, submit information online, check on current applications, make modifications or additions to existing files, and...

QSC puts ethics on agenda.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... Quality Service Contractors will focus on the importance of ethics in personal and business life at a July 26-28 QSC Power Meeting in Washington D.C. Attendees will explore ethical issues in depth delving into topics ranging from employment...

Less snow, less water.(newsbriefs)(Survey)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Results of the fifth and final snow survey of the 2006-2007 snowfall season--conducted by the California Department of Water Resources off Highway 50 near Echo Summit--show Northern Sierra snow water equivalents at 27 percent of normal for this...

Bradley names reps of the year.(newsbriefs)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... A Colorado sales rep was named "Rep of the Year" by the Bradley Corp., a Menomonee Falls, Wis.-based manufacturer of commercial wash fountains and plumbing fixtures. The Division 10 Rep of the Year award went to JR Jones and Associates of...

Emerson increases prices.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... The cost of keeping that water heater humming along has just risen. Emerson Appliance Solutions/White-Rodgers, based in St. Louis, announced a price increase on the company's OEM and replacement gas water heater controls effective May 1, 2007.

Contractors collect pocket PCs.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... Five Western contractors were among 15 winners in Lochinvar's Hewlett Packard Pocket PC giveaway. Taking home PCs with built-in Knight SmartSystem software were: John Conway, Arrowhead Inc., Casper, Wyo.; Brian Smith, Outback Montana Plumbing &...

Plumbing Instructor Workshop set.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... The 2008 HVARC & Plumbing Instructor Workshop is slated for March 5-7 at the National Conference Center, Lansdowne, Va. The workshop, sponsored by a coalition of industry trade associations, will feature general and technical sessions, updates...

Watts issues safety guide.(newsbriefs)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... A new 12-page Shower Safety Solutions guide that focuses on safe water delivery issues for hotels and resorts was released by Powers, a division of Watts Water Technologies. The booklet provides a detailed overview of a recent audit of water...

ServiceMagic hits milestone.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... ServiceMagic.com announced that its network of pre-screened residential contractors and home service professionals has topped 50,000 members. More than 250,000 consumers now visit the site each month, and the Golden, Col.-based referral company...

Brizo launches 'dream' ad campaign.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... Brizo collaborated with internationally acclaimed photographer Howard Schatz and rising fashion star Jason Wu on its new print advertising campaign. Conceived by Young & Laramore, the "Open Your Eyes and Dream" campaign was launched in early...

Spikette scholarships awarded.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... Taking home top honors for consecutive years at the Robert M. Cox Spikette Awards was Kay Dry of the Building Industry Association of Southern California's Women's Council. Dry, the top membership recruiter for 2006, collected a $500...

A.O. Smith teams with Habitat for Humanity.(newsbriefs)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The A. O. Smith Water Products Company said it has committed 35 new water heaters to the Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity for 2007 This marks the fourth consecutive year the Ashland City, Tenn. manufacturer has donated water heaters to the...

Aquatech USA show attracts 5,000+.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... The Water Quality Association of Lisle, III., said nearly 5,000 attendees visited its 2007 Aquatech USA trade show March 27-31 in Orlando, an 18 percent increase over last year's event. WQA also reported there were more than 340 exhibitors,...

Cal Faucets debuts build-to-order software.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... California Faucets, a custom faucet manufacturer in Huntington Beach, Calif, said customers can create their own faucets by mixing and matching handles, spouts, and more than 25 styles and 30 decorative finishes using its new custom design...

Product Show draws 2,000+ in Utah.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... The Seventh Annual Product Show held at the Standard Plumbing Supply Company in Salt Lake City, Utah attracted more than 2,000 plumbing customers from eight Western states. Two hundred vendors were in attendance to present their products The...

Hansgrohe adds to string of design awards.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2007... Hansgrohe's Shower Arc shower product recently racked up an International Forum Product Design Award. The ShowerArc integrates several water-delivery components and controls into package said to be easy to install for the contractor and fun for...

Calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2007... Jun. 21-22 PMI 7th Technical Workshop Venue TBA Schaumburg, Ill. (847) 884-9764 www.pmihome.org Jun. 23-27 ASHRAE Annual Meeting Hyatt Regency Hotel Long Beach, Calif. (800) 527-4723 ...

Bradford White Corp.(people)
June 1, 2007... Ted Sikorski, vice president-marketing with Bradford White Corp., recently announced his retirement after 10 years in the post. Sikorski joined the company in 1966 as a purchasing agent and buyer. Throughout his career, Sikorski served on the...

A.O. Smith Water Products Company.(people)
June 1, 2007... A.O. Smith Water Products Company has appointed Jane M. Sanford to the position of vice president-global human resources. Sanford will also be a member of the Water Products Leadership Team. She joined A.O. Smith in 2003.

Taco, Inc.(people)
June 1, 2007... Taco, Inc. announced that radiant heating training expert John Barba has joined the company as its new residential product training and trade program manager. Since 1995, Barba had previously been training manager with Uponor where he...

Watts Water Technologies, Inc.(people)
June 1, 2007... Watts Water Technologies, Inc., has announced that Sam Blankson has joined the company as director of North American distribution. Blankson will be responsible for all domestic distribution locations. With extensive involvement in the supply...

Watts Water Technologies Inc.(people)
June 1, 2007... Rick Ferguson has been promoted to national sales manager-backflow products for Watts Water Technologies Inc., responsible for both the Watts and Ames Fire & Waterworks product lines. He began his career at Watts as Western regional sales...

IAPMO Research and Testing.(people)
June 1, 2007... IAPMO Research and Testing has named Shirley Dewi as its new management system registration manager. She will head the MSR department, overseeing the audit program and expanding available services. Previously, Dewi served as quality service...

ITT Corp.(people)
June 1, 2007... John Williamson has been named president of its ITT Corp's residential and commercial water value center. Williamson succeeds Gretchen McClain, who has been promoted to President of ITT Fluid Technology Corporation. Prior to joining ITT,...

Jaclo Industries.(people)
June 1, 2007... Jaclo Industries announced that T.J. Mullally, Jr. has joined the company as national sales manager. Mullally worked with Grohe and KWC America before starting his own manufacturers' rep agency, Heritage Marketing of Texas.

FlowGuard Gold Pipes & Fittings.(people)
June 1, 2007... Jeff Landon has been named a piping systems consultant by FlowGuard Gold Pipes & Fittings. Based in San Diego, he has 22 years sales and operations experience in the plumbing business including Moen and Teledyne Laars.

What's on your truck? A look at the high-tech tools and toys contractors are using.
June 1, 2007... In the plumbing industry, boys--and girls--love their toys. If it has bells and whistles, bring it on. If it's slick, shiny and can make the job easier or boost profits, toss it on the truck. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There's obviously a...

Tools of the trade: everybody has a truck full, but what's essential?
June 1, 2007... Being someone who makes his or her living in a trade that involves the use of tools is a little different than being a home do-it-yourselfer who likes to collect tools for use around the house on weekend projects. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

K/BIS movers and shakers: we walked the aisles of this huge show so you wouldn't have to.
June 1, 2007... Each and every year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association's famed Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference opens up in one major convention center or another to provide a place where everyone interested in the newest and trendiest kitchen...

Stopping sludge in its tracks: fat, oil, grease interceptors tackle a big job.(techtopic)
June 1, 2007... Stopping fats, oils and grease from going where they aren't supposed to go. It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it. The job of grease-trapping systems may seem obvious--catching and retaining these unwanted byproducts and keeping them out...

Get yer attaboys out: a great way to reward high-performance employees.(servicesense)
June 1, 2007... One of your employees does an outstanding job in dealing with a customer or handling a problem. Or, perhaps, he worked a lot of overtime without complaining. If you're the typical owner, you want to reward that employee in some tangible way....

Steering around stumbling blocks for ordering new vehicles.(vehiclemaintenance)
June 1, 2007... When it comes to ordering new vehicles, business owners want to make sure they obtain vehicles at the most highly competitive prices with the maximum available discounts, rebates, and incentives. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For businesses...

Commercial water heater.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... A 100-gallon, 399,000 BTU model has joined the Ultra High Efficiency line of commercial water heaters from Bradford White. The model offers 518-gal., first-hour delivery and a fully condensing design at 93 percent thermal efficiency. The series...

Sensor-operated faucet.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... The HyTronic line of sensor-operated faucets from Chicago Faucets has a twin-beam system that provides quick response time while minimizing false activations. Equipped with long-life lithium batteries, the fixtures are built of chrome-plated...

Versatile shower system.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... The complete, easy-to-install Speakman Versatile shower system offers an arm-mounted showerhead and an adjustable 50-spray Anystream 2000 hand-held shower with nine vibra-massage streams and no-tangle 6-foot metal hose. A wall-mounted,...

Sewer inspection camera.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... PROvision 2.0 is a small-line sewer inspection camera boasting a fully integrated digital video recorder from Spartan Tool. Since DVR has no moving parts, it can withstand onsite rigors, and allows flexibility in delivering data to customers....

Sioux Chief catalog.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... Sioux Chief's new 2007 catalog is filled with innovative and practical solutions that have been developed by listening to the needs of plumbers and mechanical contractors. The catalog includes seven product groups: Supply, Drainage, Support,...

Condensing boiler.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... The Munchkin Contender from Heat Transfer Products delivers the ultra-high efficiency of condensing boiler technology in a compact, lightweight, highly durable wall-hung package. Intended for residential space-heating applications, it features...

CAD-based tool.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... Accubid has released version 2 of its cadLive, its next generation-CAD-based takeoff tool for contractors. Features include full support for Accubid Estimating 7 and AutoCad 2007, access to all database components including specialized...

Manifold System.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... The REHAU Pro-Balance Manifold System for hydronic radiant heating and cooling now incorporates two mini-thermometers for instantaneous supply and return water temperature readings. Other improvements include advanced polymer manual operating...

High-efficiency heaters.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... State Industries added two models, SUF130 300NEA and SUF 130 400NEA, to the Ultra Force line of high-efficiency water heaters, extending the line from 60 to 130 gallons. The new units have 130-gallon capacity and 300,000 or 399,000 BTU inputs....

Sewage ejector pumps.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... New from Little Giant brand is the 1-1/2 hp 18S Series of sewage ejection pumps designed to handle wastewater containing materials up to 2" in diameter. For use in residential commercial, industrial and agricultural application, the pumps...

SpacePak brochure.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... A new eight-page, full-color brochure for homeowners highlights the benefits of using a SpacePak high-velocity, mini-duct central air-conditioning and heating system. The brochure illustrates the flexibility of the system with photographs of...

Tough Power Tools.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... Two new Flexible Power System-compatible tools have been added to the Bosch Power Tools and Accessories line. The 38636 Brute-Tough 1/2" Drill/Driver and 18636 36v FSP Drill/Hammer feature Dura-Shield housing, two-speed motor and 600 inch-lbs...

Wall-Mount Faucet.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... The Victorian-inspired Opulence Two-Handle Wall Mount Faucet from Danze reflects the growing trend in kitchen design to install faucets off the sink deck. The traditional design has a 12" spout and is offered in chrome, antique copper, satin...

Solar water heater.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... The Stiebel Electron Solar Panel/Tank Water Heating System is an economical, reliable closed-loop solar hot water system for commercial and residential applications including space heating and swimming pools. Systems comprise well-insulated...

Portable water jetter.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... Electric Eel has added a new and enhanced line of portable, high-pressure water jetters to its complete line of drain and sewer cleaning equipment. The line has two electric and six gas models with electric-start engines, removable hose reels,...

Custom sink finish.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... Elkay continues to showcase its ability to customize stainless steel countertops and sinks. The latest innovation is a custom stainless steel matte finish for its custom products. From the curvy Mystic to the straight-edged Avado, custom...

Snake Oil protectant.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... General Pipe Cleaners now offers a free sample of Snake Oil with each floor model power drain cleaning machine. Snake Oil, available in quarts and gallons, preserves and protects sewer cables against rust. A special rust inhibitor cuts through...

Thermally efficient heater.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... Lochinvar's new ARMOR Water Heater offers thermal efficiencies up to 98 percent. Featuring stainless steel heat exchanger, 5:1 fully modulating turndown boiler, and Smart-System control with built-in cascading sequencer, heaters are designed to...

Low-NOx boilers.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... AERCO International has enhanced its low-NOx line of KC1000 high-efficiency boilers and water heaters. The 1 million BTU/hr. condensing units for commercial and industrial environments now support sealed combustion and can be configured to...

Push-Fit Ball Valves.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... Legend Valve has introduced Insta-Loc Push-Fit Ball Valves, the first single-piece, full-port ball valves that connect to any combination of copper, CPVC or PEX. The valves install in less than a third of the time it takes for a sweat valve,...

Test plugs.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... The Test-Tite line of test plugs from IPS has a unique ribbed design that allows for superior sealing ability. The line includes pneumatic test plugs, bypass plugs, air test plugs, mechanical test plugs, and accessories used for testing,...

Pull-down spray faucet.(newproducts)
June 1, 2007... Delta's innovative Allora pull-down spray faucet offers the convenience of a wand that intuitively connects with the spout when not in use for a consistently clean look. The faucet's magnetic closure engages the two-function wand to its locked...