Contractor articles from September 2001

Contractor archives from September 2001

Town reuses wastewater for win-win situation.(Cary, North Carolina)
September 1, 2001... CARY, N.C. -- In 1993, the high-tech community of Cary faced a conundrum. The town's growth had followed the success of the nearby Research Triangle Park over the preceding decades. Cary's population had grown from less than 10,000 in 1970 to...

N.Y. plumbers win law to streamline jobs.(New York City's Omnibus Plumbing Bill into law)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... NEW YORK -- The work lives of New York plumbers became a bit easier and more streamlined in August when Mayor Rudolph Giuliani signed the Omnibus Plumbing Bill into law. The bill, sponsored by the Plumbing Foundation of the City of New...

Bill protects jobsite temps.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... SACRAMENTO, CALIF. -- Contractors may be governed by new rules covering use of temporary workers if Assembly Bill 1679 is passed by the state legislature and signed by Gov. Gray Davis. Proponents say the bill would fill a loophole that left...

Home Depot unveils plans for big growth.
September 1, 2001... CHICAGO -- Residential contractors who view The Home Depot warily as both a competitor and a supplier will have more to watch in the next year. New President and CEO Robert Nardelli outlined the home-improvement giant's ambitious growth...

ImproveNet partners with home-repair site.(MyHomeKey.com)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... SAN FRANCISCO -- MyHomeKey (www.myhomekey.com), the contractor referral Web site run by a consortium of utilities, has expanded its marketing agreement with ImproveNet, so that MyHomeKey repair and maintenance services are prominently featured...

Bankruptcy for BuildNet.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- A dot-com company that hoped to serve as the intermediary between builders and their suppliers has joined the ranks of other Internet failures. BuildNet here announced Aug. 8 that it, along with six of its...

William E. Sloan II dies.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... FRANKLIN PARK, ILL. -- William E. Sloan II, executive vice president, secretary and treasurer of the Sloan Valve Co., died Aug. 1 at his home. Sloan began his career in 1957 with Sloan Valve, the company founded in Chicago 94 years ago by...

Radiant retrofit shows skills.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... CHICAGO -- The back of George Swietczak's business card says it all: "plumbing, sewer work, water service, heating, radiant heating design and installation, boilers, piping systems, fire protection, gas cooling, gray water design and...

Trombly has a plan for PHCC-NA.(Bill Trombly)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - National Association)
September 1, 2001... MANCHESTER, N.H. -- One lesson that Bill Trombly has learned in running two businesses here that he can apply to leading the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - National Association is that PHCC must have a plan. "We need to have a...

Field service technology getting better.(plumbing and heating contractors)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... BOSTON -- While plumbing and heating contractors may not have the best reputation for timely or complete field service calls, a recent report from the Yankee Group suggests that technology may be part of the problem. For example, equipment...

Kitchen food waste disposers, approved for use.(New York, New York)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Kitchen food waste disposers, approved for use in New York City residences in 1997, now are eligible for real estate tax rebates. Under the terms of the city's J-51 tax-incentive program, building owners and developers who install disposers as...

The Hydronics Institute of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers.("Guide 2000 Residential Hydronic Heating ... Installation/ Design")(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Hydronics Institute of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association has released its Guide 2000 Residential Hydronic Heating... Installation/ Design. It consists of more than 400 pages and 200 illustrations related to hot water and steam...

Associated Builders and Contractors will award its new.("Craft Professional of the Year" award)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Associated Builders and Contractors will award its new "Craft Professional of the Year" award to the one trade professional who epitomizes the best skill, safety performance, leadership/industry service and jobsite performance. The winner will...

The Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern Illinois has won an APEX 2001 Award for Excellence for Web and Internet site content for its Web site, www.pamcani. org. The award recognizes content, usability and overall communications...

The Mechanical Trades Institute, which is sponsored jointly.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Mechanical Trades Institute, which is sponsored jointly by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia and UA Local 72, welcomed 117 new apprentices in August. It is the largest group ever to be inducted into the five-year...

The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society will conduct its.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society will conduct its 64th annual conference Oct. 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee. The Technology Expo will take place Oct. 19. Registration fees are $250 for RSES members and $300 for non-members...

Good people looking for the `perfect job'.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... LAST MONTH I promised, among other things, to tell you where the good people are to be found. I stressed you needed to have a high, positive visibility so that you might be noticed by one of these good people when he or she decides that the job...

CONTRACTOR LETTERS.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2001... Get deadbeats to pay their bills LANCASTER COUNTY, PA. -- I work for a local plumbing contractor here in the collections department. I read Dave Yates' column in the June issue of CONTRACTOR magazine and found it very interesting ("Hi ho,...

How to turn your expertise as a contractor into a speech.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... IF YOU EVER HAVE been asked to speak to a group and declined because you felt fearful or unprepared, you are like the majority of today's professionals. Yet, groups and meeting planners continuously look for qualified speakers, often without...

Life savers.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Acceptance of sprinklers by homeowners and builders faces an uphill battle, despite years of success. A RECENT HOUSE fire in Long Grove, Ill., illustrates the good news and bad news about residential sprinklers. Long Grove, a suburb of...

NIST tries to persuade colleges of fire danger.(National Institute of Standards and Technology)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... USUALLY A STATE HAS to have a multiple-death dormitory fire before it requires that colleges install fire sprinklers, as was the case early last year in New Jersey after the Seton Hall fire. Dan Madrzykowski, fire protection engineer for the...

UL to stop listing of O-ring sprinklers.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES Northbrook, Ill., has revised its Standard for Safety for Automatic Sprinklers for Fire Protection Service, UL 199, to eliminate the use of O-ring water seals in fire sprinklers in 16 months. After January 2003, O-ring...

Orange County eyes sprinkler ordinance.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... AN ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., grand jury has called for a countywide residential sprinkler ordinance. The grand jury's report notes that eliminating just one fire truck company in hill and canyon developments could save taxpayers $1 million a year....

Poor personal planning.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... HE NOW KNEW for certain. The words had hit him like a slap and he had been too stunned to react, so he had said nothing. He had just stood there like a big jerk. He had plenty to say now, but the man wasn't there now so he was saying it to her....

How do you heat your own home?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... THIS IS A question I ask all my students at one point or another. Their responses over the years have varied from forced air to no heat at all, with a few hydronic-heating systems thrown in for good measure. They usually bounce the question...

Estimating software sets up templates.(computer software for project estimates and information management)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... FOR COMPANIES OF a certain size, when it comes to basics such as preparing an estimate and keeping project contacts straight, dedicated programs addressing those tasks can do the job well and be easy to learn. E-Z ESTIMATOR for Windows...

Johnstone Supply, Honeywell co-sponsor Web training.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... PROVIDENCE, R. I. -- Honeywell and Johnstone Supply are cosponsoring training and educational programs over the Internet on www.HVACTV.com. All Web casts begin at 6 p.m., EDT. Scheduled Web casts include: "Electronic and Media Air...

Funny isn't funny anymore: workplace e-mail liabilities.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... DID YOU HEAR the one about the employee who forwarded an Internet joke to co-workers about the 25 reasons why beer beats women? The joke was transmitted to other employees nationally and internationally through his company's intranet system....

New estate tax law: `nut-ball' legislation.(Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... THERE IS SO MUCH to say about the new estate tax law that maybe the best way to say it is by starting with what others say. The "Conventional Wisdom" column in the June 11 issue of Newsweek states: "What a weird tax law. If your rich dad...

Do you fly your jobs under VFR or IFR?("Visual Flight Rules" and "Instrument Flight Rules" project management)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... IN PILOTING AIRPLANES, two basic sets of rules govern how and when a pilot with a given amount of experience may fly under what conditions. The first is VFR for Visual Flight Rules. Under VFR conditions, a pilot may fly only under...

Lochinvar Corp. relocates headquarters.(to Lebanon, TN)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... LEBANON, TENN. -- Lochinvar Corp. has recently relocated its world headquarters here. The new 360,000-sq.-ft. facility encompasses a modern manufacturing operation, a commercial storage tank production plant, an engineering development lab, a...

Murphy Co.(announces personnel appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... John R. Sampish and Cherie A. Shanks have joined Murphy Co. mechanical contractors of St. Louis as a design/build engineer and project engineer, respectively, in the company's Denver office.

Grove Mechanical, Mundelein.(Frank Reid re-elected Contractors Association of Chicago's president)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Frank Reid of Grove Mechanical, Mundelein, Ill., was re-elected president of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago at the association's 2001 Annual Business Meeting. Other officers re-elected include: Gary. Statdfield of Mechanical...

Comfort Group of Alabama.(promoted Shay Williams to president)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Shay Williams has been promoted to president of The Comfort Group of Alabama, the Huntsville subsidiary of The Comfort Group. He has been division manager of the firm's Alabama operations since 1998.

Philadelphia Managers & Owners Association.(appoints Todd Smith as member)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Todd Smith, a sales engineer for Philadelphia-based mechanical service contractor Fluidics, has been named a member of the Philadelphia Managers & Owners Association for a two-year term.

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee.(appoints directors)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee at its annual meeting in Green Lake, Wis., elected the following directors to serve two-year terms: William Bassett, Bassett Mechanical, Kaukauna, Wis.; Ashok Chopra, General Heating & A/C,...

David C. Seitz was awarded the Meritorious Service Award at the 57th Annual Mid-year Conference of Mechanical Contractors and Suppliers.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... David C. Seitz was awarded the Meritorious Service Award at the 57th Annual Mid-year Conference of Mechanical Contractors and Suppliers. Seitz is the executive vice president of the Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin,...

The Construction Contractors' Alliance.(appoints Bill Jones chairman)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Construction Contractors' Alliance trustees elected Bill Jones of Raven Mechanical, Houston, its new chairman during its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. He has served as a CCA trustee for the past two years. Alliance members also elected...

The Union-Affiliated Contractors.(appoints new leaders)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Union-Affiliated Contractors elected new leaders at a trustees meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. Malcolm Sweet Jr. of Condaire, St. Louis, and Buddy Parkes of Parkes Mechanical & Metals, Muscle Shoals, Ala., were elected UAC co-chairs for 2001....

Associated Builders and Contractors.(appoints Allan Freedman VP)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Associated Builders and Contractors has hired Allan Freedman as vice president of the association's education and workforce development department. He most recently served as executive director of the National Association of Home Builders'...

Virginia Sprinkler Co.(appoints John McDonald president)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Virginia Sprinkler Co. and its parent company VSC Corp. appointed John McDonald as president. Marty Giles, president since 1972, will remain chairman. Other appointments include Michael Meehan, who has been promoted to senior vice president. He...

James Craft & Son.(appoints Stephen J. Tresnak manager)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Stephen J. Tresnak has joined York, Pa.-based mechanical contractor James Craft & Son as manager of service operations. He previously worked for the Trane Co., Johnson Controls, Landis & Gyr and Carrier Corp.

Marlin Mechanical Corp. of Phoenix.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Marlin Mechanical Corp. of Phoenix has promoted Greg Virden to the service department general manager position. Dave Styes has been promoted to plumbing service manager.

R.W. Beckett Corp.(Kevin A. Beckett)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Kevin A. Beckett has been named president and chief operating officer of R.W. Beckett Corp. He succeeds his father, John D. Beckett, who retains the position of chairman and chief executive officer. Kevin Beckett has been with the company since...

Toto.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Toto has named Brandon Tipton its district sales manager for the desert Southwest region, a territory that includes Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas.

Symmons Industries.(Dominic Soils)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Symmons Industries has appointed Dominic Soils sales manager for the north central United States. Terrance J. Doohen has been named regional sales manager for the south central United States. He worked last in the company's Florida office.

Moen.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Ellen A. Moreau has joined Moen as director/marketing communications. Todd R. Teter has joined the company as vice president/channel management, where he will manage initiatives to the retail, retail decorator centers, wholesale and builder...

Bradford White Corp.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Bradford White Corp. has hired Larry Malinowski to fill the newly created position of director of continuous improvement at its manufacturing facilities in Middleville, Mich.

The Opus [O.sub.1] oil-fired boiler delivers from 88% to 90% AFUE. An energy.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Opus [O.sub.1] oil-fired boiler delivers from 88% to 90% AFUE. An energy management control system and a zoning panel are standard equipment on the unit. It features an SA516-70 alloy steel pressure vessel with two-pass water backed and wet...

These sterile-design visual flow indicators are designed to be mounted.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... These sterile-design visual flow indicators are designed to be mounted in-line for high purity applications. They provide operators with a clear view of virtually any process pipeline fluid or powder. They feature an internal flush style based...

The AirForce 400 air plasma cutter cuts electrically conductive metal faster than flame cutting.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The AirForce 400 air plasma cutter cuts electrically conductive metal faster than flame cutting or mechanical methods. It allows for the use of an extension cord up to 133 ft. long, expanding the work area with less risk of tripping the circuit...

The Series F1131 gas log lighter valves offer the beauty of polished.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Series F1131 gas log lighter valves offer the beauty of polished brass or chrome finished escutcheons to enhance the appearance of any decorative gas fireplace. The valves provide both safety and control of a manual, key operated, positive...

The Wafer-Sphere butterfly valve provides a long-lasting tight shutoff.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Wafer-Sphere butterfly valve provides a long-lasting tight shutoff and long service life. The valve combines bubble-tight, all polymeric seating (without springs, back up seals or other sealing enhancements) with light weight and ease of...

The Series 745 FireLock Fire-Pac is a self-contained, pre-assembled.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Series 745 FireLock Fire-Pac is a self-contained, pre-assembled fire protection control system that includes a water supply shutoff valve, sprinkler system valve, alarm and supervisory switches and easily viewed pressure gauges. It can...

The Ensemble whirlpool bath is available in both 36-in. and 42-in. wide models, and features.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Ensemble whirlpool bath is available in both 36-in. and 42-in. wide models, and features a six-jet hydromassage system. The system eliminates the pump drain line and special drain overflow. The air activated pneumatic on/off switch allows...

This Delta Element is a triangular-shaped, bi-metal strip of austenitic.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This Delta Element is a triangular-shaped, bi-metal strip of austenitic and ferritic stainless steels. The materials are rolled together, shaped into a delta pattern and then heat-treated to eliminate stress. In steam traps the element provides...

These TB-PGI triple basin passive grease interceptors are designed to intercept and remove.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... These TB-PGI triple basin passive grease interceptors are designed to intercept and remove large quantities of fats, oils and grease discharged from food service facilities and commercial/industrial kitchens. They are efficient and designed to...

The Revolution massaging showerhead spins each water.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Revolution massaging showerhead spins each water droplet while twisting the entire shower stream. The water pattern provides full body coverage with larger droplets. Users can control the force and frequency of the spinning cycle throughout...

The 48-piece Model 44124 drill and drive set comes in a plastic carrying.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The 48-piece Model 44124 drill and drive set comes in a plastic carrying case. It includes a 1/4-in. hex shank connector, one screw guide with P2 insert bit, six assorted 1-in. insert bits, 10 multipurpose bits (from 1/6-in. to 1/4-in.),...

Flo Thread and Flo Fuse pipe and fittings are designed for process.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Flo Thread and Flo Fuse pipe and fittings are designed for process applications. They are made from a distinctive red polyvinylidene fluoride resin. They are available in Schedule 80 thickness. They can withstand pressures up to 200 psi, and...

The Flex-Heat hydronic comfort system combines Series GM boilers in modular.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Flex-Heat hydronic comfort system combines Series GM boilers in modular arrangements with an indirect-fired water heater, system controls, circulators and a design application guide. The system delivers a higher part load efficiency and...

The Terreon classroom sink is made with a solid surface material that resists stains, burns.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Terreon classroom sink is made with a solid surface material that resists stains, burns, impact and vandalism. The easy-to-maintain, all-in-one unit features a covered backsplash, goose-neck faucet and drinking fountain. Built-in waste...

This Victorian tub/shower set is available in a tub or wall mount.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This Victorian tub/shower set is available in a tub or wall mount style. It features classic white porcelain handles and a hand-held shower spray. A thermostatic control allows the homeowner to set the water temperature to prevent scalding. It...

The Prodigy 21 high-efficiency, wall-mounted sealed combustion.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Prodigy 21 high-efficiency, wall-mounted sealed combustion gas-fired boiler is designed for residential use. It combines a space-saving design with quiet operation. It automatically adjusts combustion rates, giving it an AFUE of up to 86%...

The 990 Series widespread lavatory faucet features distinctive.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The 990 Series widespread lavatory faucet features distinctive cross handles and a stainless steel physical vapor deposition finish. The finish is offered with a lifetime warranty against corrosion, tarnishing or discoloring. Other models in...

Sprayon RTV silicone sealants make gaskets to any size or shape. They can be used for.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Sprayon RTV silicone sealants make gaskets to any size or shape. They can be used for formed-in-place gaskets, sealing, bonding, adhering, caulking and waterproofing. They have a wide temperature range for both gunnability and curing: -80...

The Ultra-Sense S-6080 infrared sensor faucet uses an active triangulation.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Ultra-Sense S-6080 infrared sensor faucet uses an active triangulation measurement to pinpoint the approach of a hand or some other object. It can be installed, with no electrical hookups, right out of the box in one of three supply...

This wall-mount, two-handle kitchen faucet is designed for applications involving large sinks.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This wall-mount, two-handle kitchen faucet is designed for applications involving large sinks, including restaurants, medical facilities and school cafeterias. Durable and versatile, it is offered with a variety of stem options: compression...

This welding end-prep tool has a cutter head with a wedge-lock.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This welding end-prep tool has a cutter head with a wedge-lock blade that minimizes vibration and heat build-up. Mounting securely to the tube or pipe I.D., the tool can bevel, face and bore simultaneously. It can produce a continuous thick...

The Quik Trak system of pre-assembled wood panels is designed for use in.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Quik Trak system of pre-assembled wood panels is designed for use in radiant floor systems. The panels are attached to aluminum heat transfer sheets, and staggered 2-in. on both ends to aid in alignment. They can be installed over an...

The Tracer ZN.511 zone controller is designed for easy field.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Tracer ZN.511 zone controller is designed for easy field installation in minimal space. Screw terminal connections are clearly labeled. Automatic heat/cool mode determination reduces manual system adjustments. Water temperature sampling...

A wide variety of drains are now offered in a variety of styles and finishes to complement any decor.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A wide variety of drains are now offered in a variety of styles and finishes to complement any decor. Included in the selection are residential and commercial shower drains, floor drains, replacement grids and water heater pans. They are...

This antifungal drain hose is designed specifically for beverage dispensing applications.(Parker)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This antifungal drain hose is designed specifically for beverage dispensing applications. It features PVC construction and a smooth bore inner surface that provides resistance to fungus, mold, bacteria and other microorganisms that contribute...

This arc shaped adjustable wall-bar shower mount allows every member.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This arc shaped adjustable wall-bar shower mount allows every member of the family, tall or short, to have a comfortable shower. 24-in. tall, the bar is easily installed and includes all hardware. It is offered in five finishes. Alsons. ...

This stylish loop handle is now available on the Coralis line of pullout kitchen faucets.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This stylish loop handle is now available on the Coralis line of pullout kitchen faucets. It features full-metal construction and one-piece ceramic valves for durability and dependable operation. A high temperature limit stop on the valve...

The SeeSnake compact video pipe inspection system allows the user to view inside.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The SeeSnake compact video pipe inspection system allows the user to view inside drain lines and other types of piping to quickly pinpoint the cause and location of problems. The push rod assembly navigates lines from 11/2-in, to 4-in. in...

This 11/2-in. Rotary Hammer has a high power-to-weight ratio.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This 11/2-in. Rotary Hammer has a high power-to-weight ratio. The 11-amp tool can deliver 7.9 ft.-lb. of blow energy at 1,700-3,400 blows-per minute, yet weighs only 13.7 lb. It features a vibration isolation system and ergonomic cushioned grip...

MetraSeal 120 intumescent fire stop.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... MetraSeal 120 intumescent fire stop New UL listed, intumescent Metraflex MetraSeal 120 [TM], now with a two-hour fire protection rating, acts as a firestop and is waterproof. It is the premier method to quickly fill the gap wherever round pipe...

The Guide for Success is an 81/2-in. by 11-in. brochure for.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Guide for Success is an 81/2-in. by 11-in. brochure for professional plumbing contractors. It consists of 50 marketing tips to assist in business growth. Derived from successful business owners, professional sales consultants and marketing...

This six-section, four-color binder includes fire sprinkler specialties, fire equipment.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This six-section, four-color binder includes fire sprinkler specialties, fire equipment, valves, piping chemicals, hangers, fasteners and piping tools. The growing line of piping tools has prompted the company to expand further into the...

Watts ACV has introduced a new brochure on automatic control valves for fire protection.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Watts ACV has introduced a new brochure on automatic control valves for fire protection applications. The full-color brochure contains features and photos of the full line of UL-listed and/or Factory Mutual system approved automatic control...

This 8-page, full-color guide features a review of Swanstone reinforced solid surface.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This 8-page, full-color guide features a review of Swanstone reinforced solid surface, transfer and barrier-free showers and shower floors for assisted living and/or ADA-accessibility requirements for residential, commercial and institutional...

This valve selection guide for wastewater treatment takes readers through all stages of.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This valve selection guide for wastewater treatment takes readers through all stages of the wastewater treatment process and shows how the company can provide solutions, from influent flow through effluent discharge. A detailed layout of a...

You too can take advantage of the `do-it-for-me' market.(Home Depot Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... WHEN THE HOME DEPOT acquired a prominent wholesaler in late 1999, many in our industry wondered what the giant retailer was up to. Some believed that Atlanta-based Apex Supply would be just the first of several regional wholesalers that...