Contractor articles from May 2006

Contractor archives from May 2006

W. Michigan P&H now Contractors Mechanical.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(West Michigan Plumbing & Heating changes its name to Contractors Mechanical)
May 1, 2006... RICHLAND, MICH. -- West Michigan Plumbing & Heating has changed its name to Contractors Mechanical, unveiling its new corporate identity. The mechanical contractor design-builds and constructs plumbing, heating, hydronic, HVAC, medical gas...

Grunau Co. joins APi Group of specialty contractors.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... OAK CREEK, WIS. -- Grunau Co. President Paul Grunau announced in April that he has sold the company to APi Group, a Minnesota-based company now comprised of 29 independently managed specialty contractors across North America. The sale was...

A.O. Smith buys: American water heater parent.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... GSW is the parent company of American Water Heater, Johnson City, Tenn., which it purchased in 2002. American Water Heater also sells water heaters under the names American PROLine and U.S. Craftmaster. GSW sells electric, gas, propane and...

Not just a recovery: Giants see boom.(2006 GIANTS)(trends and forecasts in the mechanical contractors market)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... THE MECHANICAL contracting market started its turnaround in 2004 and really gained steam last year. Now the nation's largest mechanical contractors are reporting robust business around the country in healthcare, education, high rise...

Yates named to college board.(Dave Yates appointed at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Advisory Board)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... YORK, PA. -- CONTRACTOR magazine plumbing columnist Dave Yates was recently appointed to the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Advisory Board. The Advisory Board reviews the course curriculum, evaluates the professors' performance and...

System must offer comfort, efficiency to barn.(EATHERTON ON HYDRONICS)(Column)
May 1, 2006... THE NEW OWNERS of the barn intended it to be their last home ("The most unusual home I've ever worked on," April, pg. 46). They wanted to make sure that the home's heating costs were reasonable and wouldn't drain their savings account at the...

How to transfer business to sons, save estate.(Column)
May 1, 2006... THE FACTS, PROBLEMS and solutions of this month's column are so typical of the readers who call me for help that I felt compelled to write about them. Read slowly; chances are you will see yourself or someone you know. Joe (age 74) owns...

The five 'flavors' of project management leadership.
May 1, 2006... JUST AS THERE are five primary flavors we can taste that combine to create literally millions of potential food flavors, five essential project management styles define our own leadership style. We are products of our genetic heritages as...

Current mechanical earns its MSCA 'star'.(CRAIG ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
May 1, 2006... FORT WAYNE, IND. -- The Mechanical Service Contractors of America has named Current Mechanical an MSCA STAR Contractor. Contractors that achieve MSCA STAR Qualified status belong to an elite group of contractors within the heating and air...

Learning from more than mistakes, successes.(INDUSTRY EDUCATION)(Bert C. Young & Sons Corp.)
May 1, 2006... ANYONE WHO'S BEEN in the mechanical construction industry as long as I have knows that there's not a day that goes by that doesn't bring us a lesson of some sort. Some of these lessons are painful--jobs that go bad in unforeseen ways, employees...

Smarter Giants are enjoying the boom.(in mechanical contracting industry)(Editorial)
May 1, 2006... TWO YEARS AGO in this space, we strained just a little to come up with the headline, "Reason for optimism among 2004 Giants." That's because the mechanical contracting industry, as far as the Giants were concerned, had hit rock bottom in 2003....

Make direct mail a priority: we change marketing gears this month to focus on an effective tool for all plumbing contractors.
May 1, 2006... Enough is enough. Over the past few months, you've seen Basnett Plumbing & Heating--our Marketing Makeover contest winner--save dollars, aim messages, get recognition and all that stuff. Then last month, just to rub it in, you read about...

Smallest contractors can have own Website.(technology)
May 1, 2006... THE WEB IS POTENTIALLY a great equalizer for marketing a small company and interacting with business contacts. More and more prospective clients or customers are likely to look at a company's Website before placing a phone call. And almost...

What I'm doing about 10 things that bug me.
May 1, 2006... JIM ROHN WAS Tony Robbins' first personal development coach. He is a seasoned and impact-full motivational speaker and author. He is very direct and preaches the gospel of accountability. After hearing him speak in Seattle more than 10 years...

Battle cry for licensed plumbers.(FORUM)(importance of licensing in the plumbing industry)(Column)
May 1, 2006... ECONOMIST MILTON Friedman popularized the proverb that everything must be paid for, sooner or later, directly or indirectly; there's no such thing as a free lunch. Well, who is paying for the unlicensed plumber? Let's take a look: *...

The 'Catch 22' in training in our industry.(FORUM)
May 1, 2006... (Editor's note: The author of the following article contacted CONTRACTOR after reading the letter, "Some technical schools cheat our industry," by Miguel Barretto of Mike's Refrigeration on pg. 35 of the April issue.) THE PROBLEM OF...

Donald W. Batz, formerly of Comm-Air Mechanical Services in Oakland, Calif., became the first service contractor to receive the Distinguished Service Award of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America March 20 at MCAA's annual convention in Hawaii.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Donald W. Batz, formerly of Comm-Air Mechanical Services in Oakland, Calif., became the first service contractor to receive the Distinguished Service Award of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America March 20 at MCAA's annual...

MCAA elected David J. Kruse president-elect. He is president of L.J. Kruse Co. in Berkeley, Calif. He was appointed to MCAA's board in 2001.(Mechanical Contractors Association of America)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... MCAA elected David J. Kruse president-elect. He is president of L.J. Kruse Co. in Berkeley, Calif. He was appointed to MCAA's board in 2001. He serves on the executive committee and as chairman of the Plumbing Contractors of America, a...

MCAA elected Jack Wilhelmi as senior vice president and treasurer.(Mechanical Contractors Association of America)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... MCAA elected Jack Wilhelmi as senior vice president and treasurer. He is president of the Omaha Division of Waldinger Corp. in Omaha, Neb. Appointed to MCAA's board in 2001, Wilhelmi serves on the executive committee and as chairman of the...

MCAA elected Lonnie Coleman as vice president and assistant treasurer.(Mechanical Contractors Association of America)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... MCAA elected Lonnie Coleman as vice president and assistant treasurer. He is president of Coleman Spohn Corp. in Cleveland. Appointed to MCAA's board in 2002, he also serves on the executive committee and as chairman of the government affairs...

EMCOR Group, Norwalk, Conn., has elected Mark Pompa as executive vice president and chief financial officer.(appointment of Michael W. Shelton, Mark Pompa )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... EMCOR Group, Norwalk, Conn., has elected Mark Pompa as executive vice president and chief financial officer. He succeeds Leicle Chesser who has been appointed to the position of vice chairman of the company (he is scheduled to retire later this...

HPS Mechanical, HPS Mechanical, Bakersfield. Calif., has been elected chairman of the Construction Contractors' Alliance, an enhanced service group of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association.(appointment of Les DenHerder, Barry Bankler, Shawn Erickson)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Les DenHerder, HPS Mechanical, Bakersfield. Calif., has been elected chairman of the Construction Contractors' Alliance, an enhanced service group of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association. He will serve a one-year term....

The Nexstar Network, a member-owned training and development organization, has named Scott Pearson to fill the newly created position of new member development coach.(Conductors)
May 1, 2006... The Nexstar Network, a member-owned training and development organization, has named Scott Pearson to fill the newly created position of new member development coach. Pearson has been with the organization for the past seven years. Susan Tigner...

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association has awarded a $2,000 scholarship for the 2005-06 academic year to Callie Thompson of Trenton, Mich.(Conductors)
May 1, 2006... The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association has awarded a $2,000 scholarship for the 2005-06 academic year to Callie Thompson of Trenton, Mich. She is the daughter of David and Cynthia Thompson. David Thompson is...

LA-CO Industries sent three groups of customers to see their local NFL teams in December 2005 as the winners of its Fall 2005 Slic-Tite promotion.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... LA-CO Industries sent three groups of customers to see their local NFL teams in December 2005 as the winners of its Fall 2005 Slic-Tite promotion. They are: Greg Skudlarek of Garfield, Minn., the owner of Northern Climate Control and an...

Colleen Salomon, senior writer and editor for IAPMO's Official magazine, was to receive the Boger Award of the Construction Writers Association May 4 during CWA's annual meeting in Washington.(International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Colleen Salomon, senior writer and editor for IAPMO's Official magazine, was to receive the Boger Award of the Construction Writers Association May 4 during CWA's annual meeting in Washington. The award, the oldest one presented by the CWA, was...

Weil-McLain.(appointment of Scott Schreeg, Tony Curran, Bob Muser)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Weil-McLain has named Tony Curran Sr. as its vice president/sales. Curran began his career with the company in 1977 as a sales representative. He was most recently the general manager of Williamson-Thermoflo, a sister company of Weil-McLain....

Elkay.(appointment of Jeff Valles, Jack Krecek)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Jack Krecek, formerly vice president and general manager of the Elkay water cooler division has been named vice president/marketing, North America, plumbing products division. He has been with the company for 21 years. Jeff Valles, formerly a...

StrionAir.(Manufacturers)
May 1, 2006... StrionAir has appointed Reed Sarver as chief executive officer. Sarver brings more than 20 years of international management experience to the post. He was most recently group vice president at Pall Corp.

Blanco.(appointment of Don Farquhar, Amy L. Larson)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Blanco has appointed Don Farquhar as logistics and supply chain distribution manager. He began with Blanco in 1991 as a warehouse manager and served most recently as operations manager. Amy L. Larson has been hired to fill the newly created...

Everpure.(Manufacturers)
May 1, 2006... Everpure has promoted Eleni Yianas to director of residential marketing. She has been with the company since 1998, most recently as senior marketing manager.

Kohler Kitchen & Bath Americas.(appointment of Ron Pace, Frank Windsor, Ralph Howard)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Ron Pace has been appointed to president/ Kohler Kitchen & Bath Americas and will lead the newly formed K&B Americas organization. Pace joined the company in 1995 and led the acquisitions of Robern and Canac. He became president/ Plumbing...

Onset Computer Corp.(Manufacturers)
May 1, 2006... Onset Computer Corp., has appointed Jack Sample as president. Sample brings more than 28 years of sales marketing, and operations management experience to Onset, having most recently served as the company's director of sales and marketing....

Bradford White recently announced the retirement of Anthony J. Maglione, who had been employed with Bradford White since 1966.(James G. Resnick)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Bradford White recently announced the retirement of Anthony J. Maglione, who had been employed with Bradford White since 1966. During his 40 years of employment, Maglione held various positions in sales administration and international sales....

Equiguard.(appointment of Jeff Evans)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Equiguard has hired Jeff Evans as vice president/sales and marketing for North America. During the past 22 years, Evans has been sales director for Magic Chef Air Conditioning and Dixie-Narco, commercial district manager for Lennox, marketing...

A.O. Smith Corp.(appointment of Patricia K. Ackerman, Kenneth J. Maciolek)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A.O. Smith Corp. has named Patricia K. Ackerman vice president and treasurer. She was an assistant treasurer since 1995 and held the positions of cash manager and manager/capital markets since joining the company in 1983. Kenneth J. Maciolek...

MCA's Education Institute receives Best Practices Award.(FORUM)
May 1, 2006... CHICAGO -- The Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago was awarded a Mechanical Contractors Association of America's Best Practices Award for Excellence in March during the national association's 117th annual convention in Hawaii. MCAA...

Fasten your seat belt: following a strong 2005, mechanical markets, especially in health care and education, are blasting off.(2006 GIANTS: BOOK OF GIANTS)
May 1, 2006... REMEMBER THOSE LABOR shortages the industry was experiencing in the late 1990s? Well, get ready. * KSW Mechanical on Long Island, N.Y., has seen its revenues jump from $26.28 million to $53.39 million in one year, and its backlog has gone...

HVAC, plumbing acquisitions firm goes public.(BOOK OF GIANTS)
May 1, 2006... SAN DIEGO -- Buckeye Ventures, an HVAC and plumbing acquisitions firm led by a team of service industry professionals, has completed a reverse merger that enables the company to trade publicly. Shares of Buckeye Ventures are now quoted on the...

Willard A. Speakman, 67.(BOOK OF GIANTS)
May 1, 2006... WILMINGTON, DEL. -- Willard Allen Speakman III, age 67, of Greenville, Del., died suddenly in Antigua, British West Indies, on April 11, 2006, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. After receiving his B.A. degree from Princeton University...

It's important to set standards to drive up sales.(BEST PRACTICES)
May 1, 2006... WHEN PEOPLE SEEK employment with your organization, they are saying, "I want to work for you." The same applies to your current employees--meaning, "I will give up doing whatever I please, show up at the shop and behave the way you want me to...

Service contractors to get operational tips.(Nexstar Financial Corp.)
May 1, 2006... WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINN. -- Best practices group Nexstar is sponsoring a seminar June 23-24 in Port St. Lucie, Fla., that covers the fundamentals of running a service business from owners who have done it and also tour a successful contractor's...

Industry must battle educators' attitudes.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... ALLENTOWN, PA. -- Great column by Mark Eatherton in the March issue of CONTRACTOR ("What to do about pending labor shortages, part 3," pg. 52)! We here at Dual Temp have been fighting the same issues he speaks about. I am glad to see there is...

Good advice in April issue.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... SPRING, TEXAS -- Great articles in the April issue of CONTRACTOR. And, as always, positive comments and articles about Quality Service Contractors are appreciated ("Recruit new employees as you would find customers," pg. 5). I really like...

Is lean construction better?(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... ALLENTOWN, PA. -- Thanks much to H. Kent Craig for the reply to my letter which appeared in the April issue of CONTRACTOR ("End PM's 'hired gun' mentality," pg. 35). I guess the reason that I responded initially to Kent's column that...

Beware the 'poison toads'.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... DALTON, GA. -- Great column by H. Kent Craig in the February issue of CONTRACTOR ("Don't become a statistic when projects fail," pg. 36). He made good points, but that anaconda is hard to ignore when he sticks his head out of the jungle! ...

Milwaukee firefighter leads by example.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... MILWAUKEE -- How appropriate that a firefighter would build a house with residential sprinklers. What's more, the sprinklers allowed firefighter Casey Kerwin to build his dream house by getting around a couple code restrictions. He's...

Contractors' labor shortage will affect manufacturers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- If they're not already, plumbing manufacturers better start paying attention to the labor shortages facing their contractor customers. "It will be harder to attract young males to be plumbers," consultant Carl Cullotta...

Waterless compromise reached in Philly.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... PHILADELPHIA -- Negotiations between developers, the plumbers union and the mayor's office here over the issue of waterless urinals have resulted in an agreement that will make the Comcast Center the tallest green building in the country. ...

Contractor in focus.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Features that engineers want In boller equipment/systems Energy efficiency 96% Reliability 94% Maintenance ease 86% Safety 80% Low purchase cost 45% Note: Table made from a bar...

Mechanical Contractors Association of America.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... * During the Mechanical Contractors Association of America's new Strategic Estimating Conference June 4-6 in Cleveland, estimators can learn how soft costs are just as important as hard costs when determining the risks associated with a...

The Construction Specifications Institute.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... * The Construction Specifications Institute has started the Construction Taxonomy Project, which it said will result in standards for terminology that will be commonly used throughout the entire lifecycle of buildings in North America in...

ASHRAE.(standards)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... * ASHRAE has proposed that the ventilation rate calculation procedures from ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, be adopted into the International Mechanical Code published by the International Code...

HVACR and Plumbing Instructor Workshop.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... * The latest classroom challenges, instructional techniques, technology updates and product innovations were discussed by the more than 270 people attending the April 5-7 HVACR and Plumbing Instructor Workshop in Lansdowne, Va. The first of its...

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical.
May 1, 2006... * The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is celebrating its 80th anniversary. It continues today in the same task it set itself in 1926: To protect public health and safety through the development of uniform plumbing...

EMCOR gets 8-year Navy contract in Puget sound.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... NORWALK, CONN. -- EMCOR Group Inc. announced in early February that the U.S. Navy has awarded to EJB Facilities Services Inc., a joint venture for which EMCOR serves as managing partner, an eight-year contract to provide base operations support...

Viessmann celebrates 25th.(Viessmann Manufacturing Co.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... WATERLOO, ONTARIO -- With more than 500 invited guests from across North America and Europe, Viessmann Manufacturing celebrated its silver anniversary in North America at the company's North American Headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in...

Speak like a leader to connect with audience.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... WAILEA, HAWAII -- Judging from the overflow crowd in the compact meeting room here March 20 during the annual convention of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, contractors are eager to get advice on improving their...

Plumbing contractor: Harold H. Craig, 84.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Harold H. Craig, 84, retired owner for 55 years of Craig Plumbing Co. here died April 3 after a long period of declining health. "During his five-decade career as a plumbing contractor, my father established a benchmark...

Electric radiant market warms up.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Editor's note: The accompanying chart on sales in the electric radiant market appeared on pg. 16 of the Spring 2006 issue of Radiant Living, a supplement of CONTRACTOR and Contracting Business magazines that is produced in cooperation with the...

PHCC of Sacramento fixes homes for needy.(plumbing, heating, cooling contractors )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... SACRAMENTO, CALIF. -- Members of the PHCC of the Sacramento Valley in California helped repair 13 houses for needy families in Sacramento April 29 as part of a Rebuilding Together in Sacramento project. Companies participating were: J.R....

IAPMO, ICC agree on key elements of joint codes.(International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)(International Code Council)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... ONTARIO, CALIF. and FALLS CHURCH, VA. -- The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and the International Code Council (ICC) have announced that agreement in principle has been reached on the essential elements...

The Suction Diffuser Rear Strainer Pullout.(editor's choice)
May 1, 2006... THE SUCTION DIFFUSER REAR STRAINER PULLOUT is a flow straightening device that provides maximum flow efficiency at the suction inlet of the pump while at the same time reducing space and fitting requirements. It also eliminates the need for an...

The Pro II Series Universal Truck Rack.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE PRO II SERIES UNIVERSAL TRUCK RACK offers contractors a safe and secure place to store tools and other valuable equipment while freeing space in the truck bed for hauling more gear or materials. It has a 1,700 lb. cargo capacity, and is...

The Trailpod Mobile Storage Container.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE TRAILPOD MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINER is a powered hydraulic tilt bed trailer, an enclosed utility trailer and an easily transported storage container all in one. Any SUV or pickup can tow the unit, and no special equipment or forklift is...

The 101 Outside Wall Faucet.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE 101 OUTSIDE WALL FAUCET provides anti-siphon protection without adding a vacuum breaker. It includes an integral check and atmospheric vent to eliminate backflow. Designed for mild climate installations, the faucet is ASSE approved and...

The new Weatherguard Low-Profile Truck Boxes.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE NEW WEATHERGUARD LOW-PROFILE TRUCK BOXES now provide contractors with more rear visibility, especially for newer pickup designs that feature higher bed rails. The aluminum saddle boxes suspend across the side rails of a pickup, allowing...

The Titan Triangle Toilet.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE TITAN TRIANGLE TOILET can be installed in the corner of the bathroom, giving homeowners and designers maximum space-saving functionality. The gravity-fed toilet is available in 15" plain rim bowl, 15" elongated rim, and a 17" elongated...

The 445815 Humidity Alert Meter.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE 445815 HUMIDITY ALERT METER is ideal for monitoring environmental conditions in storage areas, manufacturing assembly areas and other controlled environments. It features an audible and visual alarm to alert users when preset conditions...

The Copper Brute and Copper Brute II Water Heaters.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE COPPER BRUTE AND COPPER BRUTE II WATER HEATERS are copper finned tube water heaters designed to fit the needs of commercial applications that require high input and high volumes of hot water. The former features atmospheric burners, flow...

The Powertech Plus Diesel Engine.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE POWERTECH PLUS DIESEL ENGINE meets Tier 3/Stage III A standards while delivering improved engine performance and fuel economy. Several models of the engine are available, but all employ cooled exhaust gas recirculation, a variable...

The Brainwave Hands-Free Electronic Mixing Valve.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE BRAINWAVE HANDS-FREE ELECTRONIC MIXING VALVE brings programmable flow and temperature control directly to the point of use. It is ideal for institutional applications where handwashing is common, and which need to reduce the spread of...

The Model RHP-3 Radiant Heat Panel.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE MODEL RHP-3 RADIANT HEAT PANEL fits into minimal space to control one- or two-zone heating requirements for up to 5,000 sq. ft. and 100,000 Btuh. It is pre-engineered, pre-assembled and pre-wired to assure dependable, leak-free...

The Navitrack II Line Locator.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE NAVITRACK II LINE LOCATOR makes it fast and easy to locate pipes, underground pipes, cables and utility lines. The LCD mapping display of the locator is now larger and more clearly-defined than in previous models. An audible signal...

The Bidetspa Electronic Bidet Toilet Seat.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE BIDETSPA ELECTRONIC BIDET TOILET SEAT can be fitted to almost any existing toilet bowl. Easily installed, it offers convenient electronic controls. Hygiene features include warm posterior wash, feminine wash and an adjustable warm air...

Pyramid Pipe and Equipment Supports.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * PYRAMID PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS provide an easy method for supporting pipes, conduit and equipment on roofs and below raised floors. They can replace more labor-intensive systems, and steel foot plates, which may damage roof membranes ...

The Designer Faucet.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE DESIGNER FAUCET has an extended reach and features clean, sweeping lines. The faucet stands 8" high with a 6 1/2" reach. A locking lever and swivel spout makes it easy to fill large vessels. A built-in aerator helps reduce splashing. It...

The Jonathan David Line of Furniture Vanities.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE JONATHAN DAVID LINE OF FURNITURE VANITIES feature hand-forged wrought iron sink pedestal bases with sculpted tops carved from semiprecious honey onyx stone that is polished to a high finish. Each vanity surface is unique, as no two will...

The Vicki Sink.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE VICKI SINK, is shown here with the Wild Bronze finish, a ceramic glaze created from organic materials. The strength and durability of the finish makes it well-suited for use in master bathroom or other highly used installations. The sink...

The Alesio Toilet Seat.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE ALESIO TOILET SEAT features the Easy Close hinge, an innovative, slow-closing hinge that needs only a forward tap for the seat and cover to slowly and quietly return to a closed position. Ideal for homes with small children, the seat is...

The Lev-Con Liquid Level Controller.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE LEV-CON LIQUID LEVEL CONTROLLER is capable of monitoring the level of a wet well and automatically controlling two pumps. It has 10 digital input channels, one analog output channel and six relay output channels. It displays level, pump...

The Neorest Programmable Airbath.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE NEOREST PROGRAMMABLE AIRBATH measures 72" X 55 1/2", making it spacious enough to accommodate two bathers comfortably. An auto-fill feature allows the user to set the bath to a predetermined temperature and water level (three individual...

The U-Shuttle Data Transport Device.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE U-SHUTTLE DATA TRANSPORT DEVICE is for use with the HOBO or FlexSmart dataloggers. It allows the user to download data at multiple facility locations and then upload the information to a PC or Mac computer for analysis. It features a...

The Amherst Kitchen Faucet.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... * THE AMHERST KITCHEN FAUCET offers the convenience of single-lever control combined with traditional styling. It has a decorative high-arc spout for maximum sink clearance during cooking or cleaning. The longer handle provides for superior...