Contractor articles from April 2003

Contractor archives from April 2003

Reds in the pink in new park.(Cincinnati Reds to play in Great American Ballpark)
April 1, 2003... CINCINNATI -- This spring the Cincinnati Reds will begin playing in Great American Ballpark, just the third field the team has played on since 1912. The ballpark was designed to create an intimate baseball-watching experience, with 20,000 of it...

Encompass reorganizes as residential contractor.(Encompass Services Corp. to emerge from bankruptcy)
April 1, 2003... HOUSTON -- Encompass Services Corp., at one time the largest mechanical contractor in the country, announced in March that it will emerge from bankruptcy as a residential plumbing and HVAC contractor based out of Dayton, Ohio. The firm has...

`Pockets of prosperity and pockets of disaster'. (2003 construction market to see).(forecast for California construction industry )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... PALM DESERT, CALIF. -- With $850 billion in construction business anticipated in 2003, FMI Chairman Chip Andrews sounded somewhat optimistic when he addressed the Mechanical Contractors Association of America March 4 during its annual...

Congressmen call for national sprinkler retrofits. (Industry News).
April 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- At a press conference at the base of the Capitol March 13, U.S. Reps. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., and Curt Weldon, R-Pa., called on states to adopt tougher safety precautions, including fire sprinklers, for places of public gathering....

Industry pros strike out on their own. (Industry News).
April 1, 2003... BROOTEN, MINN. -- After years of experience in the hydronics industry working for other people, eventually it's time to run your own show. That's what Dave Laursen and Bob Mandigo did when they left Weil-McLain to buy a wood-fired boiler...

Tyco fires Boggess, names new unit chief. (Industry News).(Tyco International Ltd. terminates Jerry Boggess and hires David Robinson)
April 1, 2003... PEMBROKE, BERMUDA -- Tyco International Ltd. in mid-March announced that it had terminated Jerry Boggess, the longtime president of its Fire & Security Services Division, after discovering accounting problems in the division's European...

Contractor urges QSC members to test for carbon monoxide. (Industry News).(Paul Nebrasky urges Quality Service Contractors to test for carbon monoxide)
April 1, 2003... NEW ORLEANS -- Carbon monoxide testing may seem to be beyond the realm of work performed by plumbing contractors, but Paul Nebrasky begs to differ. Nebrasky presented his "Carbon Monoxide Testing for Safety and Profit" workshop Feb. 20 at...

To keep your crew happy, let them steer the ship. (Industry News).(how corporations can manage their employees)
April 1, 2003... PALM DESERT, CALIF. -- Different organizations call empowering employees different things, such as "servant leadership." Captain Mike Abrashoff, USN-retired, calls it GrassRoots Leadership. Abrashoff told contractors at the annual...

Use non-insurance techniques to control costs. (Industry News).
April 1, 2003... PALM DESERT, CALIF. -- It has gotten to the point where it's tough for an insurance company to make money, and they're going to take out their woes on mechanical contractors. The insurance industry was already going down the road to losing...

S.I. Goldman Co./Comfort Systems USA of Longwood, Fla., has reached the safety milestone of 1 million man-hours with no lost-time injuries.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... * S.I. Goldman Co./Comfort Systems USA of Longwood, Fla., has reached the safety milestone of 1 million man-hours with no lost-time injuries. Nearly 33 months have passed since Goldman's last lost-time injury. The equivalent is of a single...

The Minneapolis Fire Department has become the first in the United States to incorporate mobile decontamination systems from Kohler.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... * The Minneapolis Fire Department has become the first in the United States to incorporate mobile decontamination systems from Kohler. The trailer-based decon units are intended to provide protection to first responders, emergency medical...

Uwe Lueders, the chief executive of German boiler manufacturer Buderus has told the Reuters news service that the company opposes being taken over.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... * Uwe Lueders, the chief executive of German boiler manufacturer Buderus has told the Reuters news service that the company opposes being taken over. Robert Bosch had announced in January that it owned 13.35% of Buderus stock and was interested...

The National Association of Oil Heat Service Managers will hold its 50th annual trade show and convention May 18-22 at Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, Pa.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... * The National Association of Oil Heat Service Managers will hold its 50th annual trade show and convention May 18-22 at Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, Pa. The NAOHSM show will feature special commemorative events showcasing the...

U.S. Industries, a manufacturer of bath and plumbing products--led by the Jacuzzi brand and Zurn family of brand names--announced that Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse has named Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath the exclusive supplier of jetted baths at more than 850 Lowe's stores nationwide.(Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse names Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath exclusive supplier)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... * U.S. Industries, a manufacturer of bath and plumbing products--led by the Jacuzzi brand and Zurn family of brand names--announced that Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse has named Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath the exclusive supplier of jetted baths...

The Santa Fe (N.M.) Rotary Club is sponsoring an art project entitled "The Path of the Painted Potties.".(Santa Fe Rotary Club sponsoring art project)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... * The Santa Fe (N.M.) Rotary Club is sponsoring an art project entitled "The Path of the Painted Potties." In addition to turning old toilets into art objects, the project's goal is to raise money for water conservation. Beginning in March,...

Joe Ivey `trying to move quietly into the sunset'. (Industry News).
April 1, 2003... HOUSTON -- Two days after Christmas, Joe Ivey found himself out of a job. Ivey, the chief executive officer of Encompass Services Corp., was fired as the floundering company reorganized under bankruptcy protection. It must have hurt since...

Utility sells water heater unit. (Industry News).(American Electric Power sells heater program to Water Heater Rentals L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... COLUMBUS, OHIO -- American Electric Power here has sold its water heater rental program to America's Water Heater Rentals LLC for $38 million. The water heater rental program provided customers with the opportunity to rent electric water...

Michigan e-portal allows permits online. (Industry News).
April 1, 2003... LANSING, MICH. -- The Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) and Accela Inc., a developer of government enterprise management software, in mid-March announced the commercial deployment of a new...

Milwaukee Valves' Sherman dies. (Industry News).(VP Terry Sherman)
April 1, 2003... DALLAS -- Terry Sherman, Milwaukee Valve vice president of sales passed away suddenly while attending a trade show in Dallas. Sherman joined the company in 1985 as Midwest regional sales manager. All told, he spent more than 30 years in the PVF...

Right presentations can bring more sales. (Industry News).
April 1, 2003... PALM DESERT, CALIF. -- The biggest mistake committed by mechanical contractors in making sales presentations is this--they always start at the beginning. "Don't start there; start at the end," advised Steve Liggett, who spoke March 5 at...

ISH-NA announces new six track seminar series. (Industry News).(ISH North America announces new building structure)
April 1, 2003... ATLANTA, GA. -- ISH North America show organizers have announced a new multi-level structure for its popular seminar program unveiled last year at the inaugural launch of ISH North America in Toronto. Show attendees at this year's event to be...

Congress urged to renew performance contracting law. (Industry News).
April 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- A Sempra Energy Solutions executive testifying on behalf of the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition told a Senate committee in mid-March that reducing skyrocketing energy bills at military and federal installations goes...

Don't play King of the Mountain. (Schmitt On Management).(personal holding company members)
April 1, 2003... There is a certain macho perverse attitude among some members of the PHC world that causes a significant and dangerous reaction: "I'll bid low even if I don't really want the job." It may be an adult version of the boy's game, "King of the...

American Standard buys Spanish ceramic line, Sangra. (Schmitt On Management).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... MADRID, SPAIN -- American Standard Cos. Inc. and Uralita Group S.A. announced the acquisition of Grupo Uralita's sanitary-ware business, known commercially by its brand Sangra. The acquisition of Sangra, the second largest Spanish...

College grad gets career advice. (Letters).
April 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- I am a recent subscriber to CONTRACTOR magazine and have enjoyed reading H. Kent Craig's columns thus far. I am interested in pursuing a career in mechanical contracting and thus am particularly interested in his project management...

Finding and keeping the best employees. (Forum).(advice for companies)
April 1, 2003... People have individual needs, and if you can't deal with them, then you'll never be a success in this business," says Tom Warner, president and CEO of Utility Service Express, in Reston, Va., a plumbing/HVAC/electrical service organization. "If...

Managing mold: the search for solutions: how the mold crisis affects the mechanical and plumbing contracting industry. (Sick Buildings).(company mold control)
April 1, 2003... Mold is the fastest growing risk management problem in the U.S.," says a brochure from the Environmental Risk Resources Association. "Tenants, lenders, contractors, building owners and homeowners have a potential loss exposure to mold damage....

Controlling snowmelt to improve performance. (Eatherton On Hydronics).
April 1, 2003... In last month's article on snowmelt systems, we stopped after talking about on/off lighted pilot switch type controls. This month let's look at four more ways to control snowmelt systems. Twist timer operation: In this scenario, the system...

Burnham buys Crown Boiler. (Eatherton On Hydronics).(Burnham Holdings Inc)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... LANCASTER, PA. -- Burnham Holdings Inc. announced the purchase of 100% of the capital stock of Crown Boiler Co. Crown is a third-generation family business located in Philadelphia. Crown offers a full line of residential cast iron boilers...

Contractors, wholesalers must work as a team. (Hydronics).(Editorial)
April 1, 2003... I WAS IN THE OFFICE of my family's supply house early one morning last week when the phone rang. This contractor, who had done one radiant floor job five years ago, had received our bid for another radiant job and called to discuss it. We...

Integrated code set available. (Hydronics).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... QUINCY, MASS. -- Model code developers have complete the first fully integrated volume of ANSI-accredited consensus codes and standards, the C3 set. C3, the Comprehensive Consensus Codes, will be available this May and can be pre-ordered at...

Talking to the office and to our computers. (Feldmans On Computers).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Increasingly, contractors are using computers as a communications tool. Punch List is a construction-specific combination Palm-based and PC-based task list manager ($299 per Palm user, www.PunchList.com, 888-336-3652) designed for...

Bidders beware of disqualified electronic bids. (McGreevey On Law).
April 1, 2003... MORE AND MORE owners and general contractors are moving toward electronic submission of bids. Not surprisingly, until all the bugs have been worked out of this new use of technology, bidders will tend to be the ones to suffer from glitches in...

A Roth IRA is great, tax-free E/R Plan is better. (Blackman On Taxes).
April 1, 2003... Every tax newsletter, journal and other publication (I read a bunch of them in my never-ending struggle to stay current on the tax law) has had one or more articles on the virtues of Roth IRAs recently. Here's a quote from one of the more...

Creating a job schedule, schedule of values. (Craig On Project Management).
April 1, 2003... Every job has a schedule. Some schedules are formal, some are informal, some schedules are pulled out of the air, but all jobs have a day on which they start and a day they finish. In between are a whole bunch of seemingly unrelated but...

EMCOR wins $220 million in recent contracts. (Columnists).
April 1, 2003... NORWALK, CONN. -- EMCOR Group Inc. in mid-March announced that it has recently been awarded a number of projects in strategic markets expected to generate revenues of more than $220 million. "These projects illustrate the continuing strong...

Madison Area Mechanical & Sheet Metal Contractors Association. (Contractors).(elections)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Madison Area Mechanical & Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Madison, Wisc., has elected the following slate of officers: president Ashok K. Chopra, General Heating & Air Conditioning/Hooper Corp.; vice president Brady Farrell, H&H...

Wisconsin Fox Valley Sheet Metal Contractors Association. (Contractors).(elections)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Wisconsin Fox Valley Sheet Metal Contractors Association elected the following slate of officers at their annual meeting: president Rick Bushey, Mechanical Technologies Inc., Green Bay; vice president Rick Hayes, E.G.I. Mechanical,...

Mechanical Contractors Association of Northwest Wisconsin. (Contractors).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Mechanical Contractors Association of Northwest Wisconsin elected the following slate of officers at their annual meeting: president Charles Falch, Bartingal Mechanical, Eau Claire; vice president Jim Eron, Eron & Gee, Wisconsin Rapids;...

Chicago Faucet. (Manufacturers).(promotes Patrick Kimener)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Patrick Kimener has been promoted to vice president of sales at Chicago Faucet. He will be responsible in his new position for all sales activity for Chicago Faucet and Geberit branded residential products.

Mullis Newby Hurst, LP. (Manufacturers).(named Ray Watson as senior vice president)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Mullis Newby Hurst, LP, one of the largest writers of construction surety bonds in Texas, has named Ray Watson as senior vice president. He recently joined the company after owning his own surety agency since 1985. His career includes 21 years...

Van Kipka III. (Manufacturers).(was presented with Elkay's 2002 Execution Award)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Van Kipka III of Van R. Kipka Sales, Grand Rapids, Mich., was presented with Elkay's 2002 Execution Award at a ceremony at the company headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill. The award is presented to the sales representative who is most effective in...

Quality Service Contractors. (Contractors).(elects Rebecca Gold chairperson)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Rebecca Gold of Wigginton's Plumbing Service, Nathrop, Colo., was elected chairperson of the Quality Service Contractors at a recent QSC Power Meeting in New Orleans. She is the first female chairperson of QSC. She has been a member since 1996,...

Murphy Company Mechanical Contractors and Engineers. (Contractors).(hires Robert N. Mathisen )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Robert N. Mathisen has joined Murphy Company Mechanical Contractors and Engineers, St. Louis, as director of high purity processes in the company's Denver office. He has a B.S. in civil engineering from Cornell University.

Lochinvar Corp. (Manufacturers).(award goes to Ken Peters)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Lochinvar Corp. has named Ken Peters of Ubly, Mich. its 2002 Salesman of the Year. He increased sales in his Eastern Michigan territory by more than 20%.

Unico. (Manufacturers).(names Dave Page)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Unico has appointed Dave Page president. He brings more than 20 years of management and corporate development experience to the post. Page previously worked as an independent management consultant in e-commerce and general management...

Hansgrohe. (Manufacturers).(appoints Kate Maselis)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Hansgrohe recently announced the appointment of Kate Maselis to the newly created position of vice president of sales and marketing. The company has also given key account manager Craig W. Helenbrook the additional responsibility of national...

Spirotherm. (Manufacturers).(names Thomas G. Dresselhouse)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Spirotherm has announced that Thomas G. Dresselhouse has joined the company as eastern regional manager. He comes to the company from Modine Manufacturing, where he had been northeast regional manager since 1997.

Mark Van Schyndle. (Contractors).(was named Contractor of the Year )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Mark Van Schyndle was named Contractor of the Year at the Wisconsin Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors/Master Plumber Association convention held in Kohler, Wisc. Schyndle is vice president and secretary of Van Schyndle Plumbing & Heating,...

Associated Master Plumbers of Green Bay. (Contractors).(elects Shawn Weslow)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Shawn Weslow was recently elected president of the Associated Master Plumbers of Green Bay for a two-year term. Weslow is currently the president of Watercraft Co., a third-generation plumbing and heating business. Other elected officers are:...

Shaw Mechanical Services. (Contractors).(adds Joseph R. Pence)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Shaw Mechanical Services, Orlando, Fla., has added Joseph R. Pence to its management team as manager of existing building services. He brings with him 41 years of engineering experience and systems knowledge.

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute. (Manufacturers).(David W. Viola, will serve as a member of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors Association's National Standard Plumbing Code Committee )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute has announced that its technical director, David W. Viola, will serve as a member of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors Association's National Standard Plumbing Code Committee for a term beginning...

Hercules Chemical Co. (Manufacturers).(hires Gail S. Leicht )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Gail S. Leicht has joined Hercules Chemical Co. as marketing project manager. She will oversee all communications efforts including advertising, public relations and promotions. She comes to the company after a varied career in film and...

EMCOR Group. (Contractors).(elects Larry J. Bump)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... EMCOR Group has announced the election of Larry J. Bump to the company's board of directors, which increases the number of directors to seven. Bump is chairman of the board of Willbros Group, an international engineering and construction firm...

TDIndustries. (Contractors).(names Ed R. White)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... TDIndustries, Dallas, has named Ed. R. White as vice president of their newest operation in Phoenix. White has been with the company since it first opened its Phoenix branch in 2001 following eleven years with Interstate Mechanical Corp. where...

Oliver Heating & Cooling. (Contractors).(promotes Rocco W. Pace)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Oliver Heating & Cooling of Delaware County, Pa., has promoted Rocco W. Pace of Ridley Park to the position of president and COO. He has been with the company for 18 years.

Teletrol Systems. (Manufacturers).(joined by Ernest Conrad)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Teletrol Systems has announced that Ernest Conrad has joined the company as director of channel sales. He brings 25 years of experience in energy management and project engineering to the post, most recently with Perot Systems Corp.

Hydraulic Institute. (Manufacturers).(elects Pasquale DePalma)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Pasquale "Pat" DePalma, president of ITT Industries' fluid handling division and general manager of its Bell & Gossett unit, has been elected president of the Hydraulic Institute. As president he will chair the executive committee, serve as...

Victaulic. (Manufacturers).(names Baljit Virdee)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Victaulic has named Baljit Virdee vice president of foundry operations. Based in Richmond Hills, Ontario, he will have responsibility for all three Canadian foundries. He joined Gamma Foundries, a Victaulic subsidiary, in 1995 as a quality...

The xtreme commercial gas water heater. (editor's choice).
April 1, 2003... THE XTREME COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATER combines a compact, integral tank design with high inputs to meet the hot water needs of commercial applications requiring large volumes of hot water in a short amount of time. Offering a thermal...

The EZS8M ADA-compliant water cooler. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE EZS8M ADA-COMPLIANT WATER COOLER is now available with a high-shine mirror finish to provide architects and building designers with increased options for integrating coolers in high-visibility areas. In keeping with (adult) ADA...

These neo-angle shower walls. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THESE NEO-ANGLE SHOWER WALLS are made of solid Veritek, a compression-molded composite material. The three-panel system can be installed directly to the stud framing or to existing drywall, and is designed to work in concert with a similar...

This heavy-duty equipment box. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THIS HEAVY-DUTY EQUIPMENT BOX safeguards equipment from theft with its durable steel construction and double padlock hasp. It is ideal for storage on the job site. Mounting bolts allow for permanent placement, or optional wheels can provide...

These five-minute start-up, 200 hp boilers. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THESE FIVE-MINUTE START-UP, 200 HP BOILERS can be used in linked series instead of a single large firetube boiler. The ultra-compact boilers save space, conserve fuel by turning on and off as needed, and provide multiple back-up for critical...

The Apollo 34a series and 34b series mixing valves. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE APOLLO 34A SERIES AND 34B SERIES MIXING VALVES feature CPVC connections. Because of their 180[degrees]F maximum rated temperature, CPVC piping can now be directly connected to water heaters in many areas of the country. These cast bronze...

The series BRV combination ball valve/relief valve line. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE SERIES BRV COMBINATION BALL VALVE/RELIEF VALVE LINE includes models with PEX end connections. The line provides a rugged, low-cost solution for thermal expansion relief in domestic water heating systems. Watts Regulator CIRCLE 107...

The Neenah filtered water dispenser. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE NEENAH FILTERED WATER DISPENSER is designed with traditional detail and streamlined, geometric shapes, making it a compliment to almost any kitchen design. Smooth operation makes it easy to dispense filtered water or instant chilled water...

A full line of bathroom accessories. (Products).
April 1, 2003... A FULL LINE OF BATHROOM ACCESSORIES is now available to affordably update almost any bathroom decor. A wide array of finishes are offered to complement or contrast any bathroom fixtures. Creative Specialties CIRCLE 109 ON INQUIRY CARD...

The mold remediation respirator kit. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE MOLD REMEDIATION RESPIRATOR KIT contains everything needed for full facepiece respiratory protection for mold remediation, including a 600 Series respirator, two pair of 2097 filters, and an educational brochure. The kit meets EPA...

F1 series end suction pumps. (Products).
April 1, 2003... F1 SERIES END SUCTION PUMPS are for use in heating, pressure boosting, cooling water transfer and water supply applications. They are available in both 125 psi and 250 psi working pressure and 50 hz and 60 hz. They feature a dry shaft design,...

This 50,000-gal. wastewater treatment/storage tank. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THIS 50,000-GAL. WASTEWATER TREATMENT/ STORAGE TANK is designed to intercept sanitary wastewater and treat the large quantities of solids that might interfere with the proper drainage and treatment of municipal wastewater. An advanced...

The model 5331 compact fluorescent work light. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE MODEL 5331 COMPACT FLUORESCENT WORK LIGHT features an energy-efficient, 12 watt, 10,000-hour rough service twin-tube fluorescent lamp. The lamp provides cooler operation than a conventional incandescent, so it can be used in confined work...

The flood-guard backflow check valve. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE FLOOD-GUARD BACKFLOW CHECK VALVE helps prevent basement flooding. Once installed, it operates like a check valve, sealing off water back-up from overloaded sewers. As water backs up, the float automatically rises, closing the drain opening...

The millennium bathroom suite. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE MILLENNIUM BATHROOM SUITE is a coordinated group of contemporary bath fixtures that includes a pedestal lavatory, self-rim lavatory and a low-profile, one-piece elongated toilet. The 23" x 17" pedestal lav includes a mounting bracket and...

The Buckingham lavatory faucet. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE BUCKINGHAM LAVATORY FAUCET features a vintage design, period cross handles that create an old world charm while delivering modern convenience. It is constructed of solid brass and offered in over 35 finishes and 41 handle trip options. ...

The spoolmatic 15A. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE SPOOLMATIC 15A is a cable-outfitted spool gun for light aluminum welding. It features an improved nozzle assembly that balances the gun evenly in the operator's hand. It is capable of wire feed speeds between 70 and 825 inches per minute,...

The itorch plasma torch. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE ITORCH PLASMA TORCH works equally well with high frequency, blow apart or touch start plasma systems from any major manufacturer of plasma cutting equipment. It allows end users to standardize torches and consumable parts on a variety of...

These four mini ball valves. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THESE FOUR MINI BALL VALVES have been added to the company's line in the following sizes: 1/8"F x 1/8" M; 1/4"F x 1/8" M; 1/4"F x 1/4" M; and 1/4" F x 1/4"F. They can replace a leaky plug type valve, in addition to many other applications. ...

The botanical bath collection. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE BOTANICAL BATH COLLECTION is a new line of faucets and bath accessories that features optional interchangeable accent pieces in a wide variety of colors and an assortment of spout and handle styles. Four distinct faucet designs are offered:...

These air actuated valves. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THESE AIR ACTUATED VALVES are crafted of thermoplastic with positive, bubble-tight shut off for critical liquid processing. Based on a globe-style flow pattern with direct operation of the valve shaft, the series is designed for applications...

The Qickzone modular brass heating manifold. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE QICKZONE MODULAR BRASS HEATING MANIFOLD is centered around its fully modular supply and return outlets. It features reliable and easy-to-connect bayonet-style locking connectors and can be assembled from two to twelve outlets. It has a...

Nuconsept polyethylene septic tanks. (Products).
April 1, 2003... NUCONSEPT POLYETHYLENE SEPTIC TANKS combine a rib design with a parabolic shape that gives them structural strength not found in similar products. They are lightweight, easy to install and come in a broad array of styles and configurations. An...

Clean 'n Friendly High Heat furnace cement. (Products).
April 1, 2003... CLEAN 'N FRIENDLY HIGH HEAT FURNACE CEMENT meets OSHA requirements of less than 0.1% of crystalline silica. The new formula is easy to use, has a long shelf life, high bonding strength and is able to withstand high heat. It remains stable at...

The square max large capacity floor sink/drain. (Products).
April 1, 2003... THE SQUARE MAX LARGE CAPACITY FLOOR SINK/DRAIN features a heavy-walled body that is one-piece molded from bacteria- and chemical-resistant high-impact white PVC. It is available with glue hub connections for 2", 3" (3" X 4"), 4" and 6"...