Contractor articles from September 2006

Contractor archives from September 2006

Is it a house? No, it's a sewage treatment plant.(Haberberger Mechanical completes sewage treatment plant)
September 1, 2006... ST. LOUIS -- Haberberger Mechanical here has completed the mechanical piping work at a membrane bio-reactor technology wastewater treatment facility in the Wyndgate Subdivision in O'Fallon, Mo. The plant is unlike any other in the area in that...

California lawmakers pass anti-lead bill.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... SACRAMENTO, CALIF. -- Nearly 40 years ago, in the movie "The Graduate," Mr. McGuire said to Benjamin Braddock, "I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Are you listening? Plastics." That soon might be the answer to the question, "What...

Hydronics manufacturers create alliance.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... ARLINGTON, VA. -- Heating equipment manufacturers in August announced the formation of the Hydronics Industry Alliance, whose mission is to provide accurate and up-to-date information to builders, contractors and consumers. The alliance is...

IAPMO-ICC plumbing code talks collapse.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... ONTARIO, CALIF. and FALLS CHURCH, VA. -- The International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical officials and the International Code Council announced that they have terminated talks to produce joint plumbing and mechanical codes. The talks...

EMCOR buys Chicago's Midwesco Services.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... Special to CONTRACTOR NORWALK, CONN. -- EMCOR Group, the nation's largest mechanical contractor, announced in early August that it has acquired Midwesco Services in Niles, Ill., the mobile services division of Midwesco Mechanical, a...

Renewable energy, UA to get ISH-NA spotlight.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... CHICAGO -- Renewable energy and organized labor each will have a presence at the fourth ISH North America trade show Sept. 28-30 at Chicago's McCormick Place convention center, North Hall. More than 180 first-time exhibitors will be at the...

M.E.O.W., national security and energy supply.(moral equivalent of war)
September 1, 2006... A U.S. SENATOR locked in a tough re-election campaign has declared that this nation's energy crisis should be treated as a national security threat. "Energy is not just an economic issue, but a national security issue" where the enemy has...

Unlicensed plumber should join PHCC, QSC.(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... KIRKLAND, WASH. -- I would like to respond to the young Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick's letter "Young plumber is unlicensed and proud of it" in your July issue (pg. 31). It is quite obvious that for an 18-year-old Mr. Fitzpatrick is very...

'Unlicensed plumber' is an oxymoron.(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... LONG LAKE, MINN. -- I am writing to respond to Michael P. Fitzpatrick Jr.'s letter about being an American tradesman ("Young plumber is unlicensed and proud of it," July, pg. 31). The term tradesman implies membership in a trade. Michael is...

Don't use stereotypes in license debate.(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... VIA E-MAIL -- In regards to the debate over licensed and unlicensed plumbers; first let me say that I was thoroughly impressed with Michael P. Fitzpatrick Jr.'s letter on pg. 31 of the July issue of CONTRACTOR ("Young plumber is unlicensed and...

License has value in Oregon.(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... VIA E-MAIL -- I'm not sure how folks out East do things, but here in Oregon, which I have to inform you has the toughest or some of the toughest code-enforcement policies and restrictions on who has a license and bond and who cannot work in the...

Editorial overrates idealism.(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... LAKE VILLA, ILL. -- I always enjoy reading Bob Miodonski's Editorials because they come straight from his heart, although the subject of his Editorial in July gave me a wonderful Friday afternoon of laughs to myself as I thought about some of...

Contractors lose a champion.(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... BARRINGTON, ILL. -- Plumbing-heating-cooling contractors lost one of their most respected and ardent champions with the passing in July of CONTRACTOR magazine's longtime editor-in-chief and columnist Seth Shepard. A newsman by trade, Seth...

Yellow Pages ads provide excellent ROI.(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... VIA E-MAIL -- I read Adams Hudson's column on Yellow Pages reps and what they don't tell you (July, pg. 47). Being a Yellow Pages rep, I know the other side of the story. We are nice people and try our best to help our advertisers make the...

Exceptions that prove rule?(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... CRANSTON, R.I. -- I would like to comment on Michael P. Fitzpatrick Jr.'s letter, "Young plumber is unlicensed and proud of it," in the July issue of CONTRACTOR (pg. 31). I would like to say that maybe Michael and his father are as good as they...

Up-to-date classes needed.(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... VIA E-MAIL -- I have just read Georgian Lussier's Industry Education column in CONTRACTOR magazine ("We don't need no stinkin' books," August, pg. 30), and it would be a benefit for this country to be all on the same page in this matter. I am a...

Up, up and away: vacuum plumbing systems handle jobs where gravity drainage is impractical or impossible.(PLUMBING SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2006... The old plumbing joke is that hot is on the left, cold is on the right, poop flows downhill and don't bite your fingernails. The exception to those rules is that effluent will flow uphill in a vacuum plumbing system. Nature abhors a...

Hill Phoenix dealer group buys Memphis Mechanical.(PLUMBING SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2006... CONYERS, GA. -- Supermarket refrigeration manufacturer Hill Phoenix has expanded its dealer network with the addition of Memphis Mechanical Services of Memphis, Tenn. Memphis Mechanical is a full-service commercial refrigeration service...

Nifty hardware devices for added convenience.(FELDMANS ON COMPUTERS)
September 1, 2006... Here are three handy hardware devices that can ease your way through the day in the office and on the go. Portable snapshot printer Kodak EasyShare photo printer 500 (Kodak, www.kodak.com/go/easyshare) is a compact portable snapshot...

The 'Pygmalion' manager.(GUEST COLUMNIST)(Movie review)
September 1, 2006... Did you ever see "My Fair Lady?" It was much more than a musical. It captured 11 Academy Awards in 1962, including Best Picture. It features many fine performances. I especially liked Rex Harrison, a famous British stage actor playing the part...

David Hannan.(Contractors)
September 1, 2006... Mr. Rooter has added David Hannan, training manager, to its corporate team. Hannan also serves as a franchise systems manager. In his 23-year career in the service industry, Hannan has held the positions of district manager of a major national...

Mike Lozier has joined southwest Michigan-based Contractors Mechanical as vice president/business development.(Contractors)
September 1, 2006... Mike Lozier has joined southwest Michigan-based Contractors Mechanical as vice president/business development. He has more than 30 years' experience and has worked on projects such as the Minneapolis Convention Center, city of Detroit's...

John O'Brien Jr.(Chicagoland Better Heating-Cooling Council presents Jeffrey W. Berg Member Service Award )
September 1, 2006... The Chicagoland Better Heating-Cooling Council has presented its Jeffrey W. Berg Member Service Award to longtime CBHCC board member John O'Brien Jr. of GHC Mechanical. The award, named for former board member Jeffrey W. Berg, is presented to...

CBHCC.(Contractors)
September 1, 2006... The CBHCC also has named its 2005-06 Educator of the Year--the first time it has given the award. Don Howley of Affiliated Steam Equipment Co. earned the honor for his two-part basic steam school, which drew high marks from attendees. The CBHCC...

With the acquisition of PACO Pumps, Grundfos Pumps has organized management of the two companies' products with the goal of better supporting the commercial building services market in North America.(Manufacturers)
September 1, 2006... With the acquisition of PACO Pumps, Grundfos Pumps has organized management of the two companies' products with the goal of better supporting the commercial building services market in North America. Overall management of the products will be...

Uponor has announced that Anders Tollsten will replace Jim Bjork as Uponor North America's executive vice president, effective Sept. 1.(Manufacturers)
September 1, 2006... Uponor has announced that Anders Tollsten will replace Jim Bjork as Uponor North America's executive vice president, effective Sept. 1. Tollsten was the executive vice president of the Uponor Nordic region.

Rheem Manufacturing has announced that Ian Stewart Farwell has accepted the position of president and CEO.(Manufacturers)
September 1, 2006... Rheem Manufacturing has announced that Ian Stewart Farwell has accepted the position of president and CEO. He succeeds Scott D. Martin, who recently left Rheem to pursue other business opportunities. A veteran of nearly 30 years with Rheem,...

Watts Water Technologies.(Manufacturers)
September 1, 2006... Watts Water Technologies has announced that Bob Bilodeau has joined the company in the position of national marketing manager/Watts Wholesale Marketing. Bilodeau has had extensive involvement with valves and valve automation from a project...

Powers Fasteners.(Manufacturers)
September 1, 2006... Powers Fasteners has appointed Ira Liss as Tennessee branch manager and has expanded sales coverage in the West with the appointments of Greg Seroka and Michael Olsen as sales representatives in Las Vegas and San Francisco, respectively. Liss...

Grinnell Mechanical Products.(Manufacturers)
September 1, 2006... Grinnell Mechanical Products has recently promoted Brian C. Ragone to the position of national sales director for the North American mechanical market. Ragone has been with the company since 2004, and brings more than 12 years' experience in...

Zoeller Pump Co. has made the following changes in its sales and marketing department.(Manufacturers)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Zoeller Pump Co. has made the following changes in its sales and marketing department. Three regional managers positions have been created with Dennis McLatcher headquartered in Stockton, Calif., covering the Western region; Scott Sweeney...

SFA Saniflo.(Manufacturers)
September 1, 2006... SFA Saniflo has appointed Gregg James to manage its network of independent sales representatives in the 23 states located west of the Mississippi River. He comes to Saniflo with more than 22 years' experience in the plumbing industry, most...

Book teaches contracting management.
September 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- McGraw-Hill is publishing "Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day," written by construction consultant Matt Stevens. The 416-page book with more than 100 illustrations is scheduled to come off the press Sept. 27. ...

A.O. Smith gives tankless units to Scout camp.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... ASHLAND CITY, TENN. -- A. O. Smith donated two ProStar tankless on-demand gas water heaters in August to the Yucca Council Boy Scouts, serving west Texas and southern New Mexico, for use at one of its campsites. "A.O. Smith's donation of...

New logo for J.F. Ahern.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Logo)
September 1, 2006... FOND DU LAC, WIS. -- Tripp Ahern, president and CEO of J. F. Ahern Co., announced Aug. 1 that the company has a new corporate logo. "The new logo represents our commitment to keeping the company moving forward in an ever-changing business...

Management team buys Hackney Ladish.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... Special to CONTRACTOR DALLAS -- The management team of Hackney Ladish, a manufacturer of pipe fittings used in industrial applications, has promised to provide customers with excellent service in an expanding market with its purchase of...

Bridging the safety gap with Hispanic workers.(INDUSTRY EDUCATION)
September 1, 2006... THE GROWTH OF the Hispanic civilian labor force is exploding, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a projection of nearly 23.8 million workers by 2012. At the same time, statistics show how this demographic is no longer just...

Integration and synergy in project management.(CRAIG ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
September 1, 2006... CONTRARY TO POPULAR beliefs within the trade, integration has nothing to do with forcing your bosses to actually show up on the jobsite every once in a while and share a bologna sandwich with the common folks. Synergy management has nothing to...

Take off the tool belt: the foreman as manager.(BEST PRACTICES)
September 1, 2006... THE FIELD IS where a construction contractor makes a profit. The quality of the foreman is directly linked to the level of gross profit a contractor enjoys. The field supervisor is a resource manager, taking the demands of the job and matching...

High-efficiency toilets answer questions.(FORUM)
September 1, 2006... I was particularly interested in CONTRACTOR's news story and Editorial in June regarding California's AB2496 proposal to reduce flush volumes of toilets by requiring high-efficiency-toilets and high-efficiency urinals. I'd like to make some...

Why business owners need exit planning.(FORUM)
September 1, 2006... Are you like most business owners? A majority of closely held and family-owned businesses will change hands within the next five years; but most business owners have not taken active steps to transition out of ownership. Again, if you are...

Future Plumber: where the past is prologue.(GUEST COLUMNIST)
September 1, 2006... The evolution of plumbing may well be Tim O'Leary's "Future Plumber" company. For plumbers who are both progressive and aggressive, Future Plumber might represent your future. At the very least, it's a standard to shoot for. What makes...

Radical way to close the labor gap: as skilled craftspeople become harder to find, contractors can use Lean Construction techniques to make the most of the people they have.(PRODUCTIVITY)
September 1, 2006... Today's industry trade magazines and conferences are full of solutions to the labor shortage problem, but none has proposed this answer. Maybe it's too obvious to suggest or maybe, as I suspect, it is too radical to consider. First, let me...

A dizzying result: plumbing company no longer relies on hope as a strategy to get noticed by customers.(New marketing strategy of Basnett Plumbing & Heating)
September 1, 2006... Some thought it could not be done. Some thought I was a big loser dummy with no sense of well-being. OK, at least the first group was wrong. The Marketing Makeover contest was where we took an otherwise innocent plumbing company, Basnett...

New PHCC president: recruit more women plumbers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... HARLINGEN, TEXAS -- Operating a trencher is one of the many skills that Jo Wagner has learned during a 40-year career in the plumbing industry; she's also pretty good at estimating and project management. Wagner becomes president of the...

Energy conservation seen as national security issue.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... KANSAS CITY, MO. -- How do government and policy makers get the public to get out of their SUVs and embrace energy conservation? One idea, put forth by U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., is to frame energy as a national security issue. "Energy...

Vary advertising message to attract, retain customers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Fear, anger, guilt, greed, anxiety, status and loss. "If the headline of your ad touches one of those seven emotions, you will get a response," Adams Hudson told Quality Service Contractors July 22 during their Power...

Types of homes where contractor readers work.(CONTRACTOR INFOCUS)
September 1, 2006... Types of homes where CONTRACTOR readers work Luxury/ custom 74.4% Move-up 64.4% Entry level 59.6% Vacation/ second 45.9% Other 10.3% Note: Table made from bar graph....

Get real estate out of your corporation tax free.(BLACKMAN ON TAXES)
September 1, 2006... Do you have real estate in your corporation? If so, raise your hand and then keep reading. About once a month, we get a call at the office asking a question something like this: "How can I get real estate out of my corporation without being...

Even more answers on snow-melt insulation.(EATHERTON ON HYDRONICS)
September 1, 2006... Third in a series. I set up my own unscientific research to compare different insulation products used in snow-melt systems, as you'll recall from last month's column ("More answers on snow-melt insulation," pg. 40). Each insulation...

No more customers, only clients.(GUEST COLUMNIST)
September 1, 2006... The mechanical contractor is facing an increasing number of challenges, from technology to labor shortages, from skyrocketing material prices to astronomical fuel costs, and of course the ever-present low-ball competition. Homeowners and...

Digital training for plumbing, HVAC.
September 1, 2006... DALLAS -- The Service Roundtable has purchased rights to Trinity Learning Corp.'s digital training for plumbing and HVAC. With more than 21,000 multimedia training titles and more than 1 million end users, Trinity Learning is a leader in...

Avoid leaks when metal railings are installed.(HYDRONICS SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2006... In the past few years as radiant floor heating has become more popular to the masses, the firm I work for has been running into more and more situations with the installation of our products, ornamental metal railings. We have been...

Is a mechanic's lien worth the trouble?(McGREEVY ON LAW)
September 1, 2006... One of the most valuable tools in a contractor's toolbox, many believe, is his ability to use mechanic's liens to get paid for work. Given the complexities of modern life, this is frequently not always the case. In deciding whether to count on...

The fastest way to lose customers you paid for.(HUDSON ON MARKETING)
September 1, 2006... You'd be surprised. Not by the fact that customers leave, because there is always someone who just doesn't quite get how magnificent you are. But by the fact that--and brace yourself, this is harsh--it's mostly your fault. All you have to do is...

New newsletter to be unveiled.(HUDSON ON MARKETING)
September 1, 2006... MONTGOMERY, ALA. -- Long recommended as the centerpiece of a customer retention program, newsletters are one of the most effective, least expensive marketing tools contractors can use, said Adams Hudson, president of Hudson, Ink, a creative...

Electric radiant manufacturers form own trade association.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... MANUFACTURERS OF electric radiant heating products are forming their own trade association to work with code groups and testing organizations, to educate contractors and specifiers and to promote sales. The association doesn't have a name...

How contractor readers learn about new faucets.(CONTRACTOR INFOCUS)
September 1, 2006... How CONTRACTOR readers learn about new faucets Trade magazines 68.3% Vendor's sales reps 39.3% Vendor's literature 39% Trade shows ...

Training facility focuses on radiant skills.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... Special to CONTRACTOR SPRINGFIELD, MO. -- Watts Radiant announced plans to rev up its contractor training sessions that it is dubbing "Warm U." The company opened a new training facility less than a year ago here. Watts expects to...

Contractors of 'utmost importance' in green buildings movement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... Editor's note: Paul von Paumgartten is director of energy and environmental affairs for the building efficiency business of Johnson Controls where he has worked since 1982. He served on the board of directors of the U.S. Green Building Council...

The National Center for Construction Education and Research.(Book on careers in construction industry released)
September 1, 2006... The National Center for Construction Education and Research will release a Careers in Construction Guide that showcases available opportunities to high school students and anyone interested in pursuing a construction career. The guide includes...

Anvil International.(Anvil International announced $10,000 contribution to Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation)
September 1, 2006... Anvil International in August announced a $10,000 contribution to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation. Anvil has given a total of $1.16 million in cash and in-kind support since 1992. MCERF President Bob FitzGerald...

Sloan Valve Co.
September 1, 2006... Sloan Valve Co.'s Uppercut dual-flush flushometer has been chosen as one of the top 10 green building products for 2006 in Sustainable Industries Journal. It offers users the option of a lower-volume flush to remove liquid waste that can save...

Associated General Contractors of America.
September 1, 2006... Ken Simonson, chief economist of Associated General Contractors of America, has reported that construction materials costs continue to heat up. "In July, the Producer Price Index for finished goods slowed to a 0.1% increase, seasonally...

FMI Corp.
September 1, 2006... FMI Corp. has released its program calendar for the 2006-07 season. Among the new program offerings is the Mergers and Acquisitions Forum, a conference offered by the FMI Investment Banking Group, designed to help owners and management of...

Invensys merges with TAC.(Invensys Building Systems merges with Schneider Electric)
September 1, 2006... BOSTON -- Schneider Electric, parent company of TAC, announced in late July that it had completed the acquisition of Invensys Building Systems, a division of Invensys Controls with operations in North America and Asia. IBS will merge with...

The Ridgid Pro Pack Wet Dry Vac.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE RIDGID PRO PACK WET DRY VAC features a hinge lid storage system that allows the hose, power cord and accessories to conveniently store inside the unit. A large cushioned grip handle folds flat for easy storage, allowing it to be stacked and...

The Kindred Kitchen Sink.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE KINDRED KITCHEN SINK features deep, spacious compartments for soaking larger pots and pans. Drains positioned at the rear of the bowl provide an uninterrupted work surface as well as additional room under the sink. A full undercoating keeps...

The SE 12-115 Burnisher.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE SE 12-115 BURNISHER is ideal for finishing and polishing stainless steel. It features a long-lasting motor with a winding protection grid that deflects harmful dust and debris. Overload protection ensures long service life. Auto-stop carbon...

The Twist 'N Seal Plug.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE TWIST 'N SEAL PLUG is used during the soldering or cementing of valves or couplings. Installing the plug eliminates the annoying dribble of water that prevents successful soldering or cementing. With no extra tools required, it is quick and...

This Line of Zippered Tool Bags.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THIS LINE OF ZIPPERED TOOL BAGS has been expanded to include materials such as Cordura ballistic nylon and colored canvas, as well as new sizes. Measuring 12 1/2" X 7" or 17" X 12", they are available as a set of four. The assortment is in...

Jobmaster Storage Chests.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... JOBMASTER STORAGE CHESTS offer secure and durable storage solutions that are easy to handle and can be moved around the job site or into a work vehicle with minimal effort. Available in seven different sizes ranging from 5 cubic feet to 25...

Gruvlok Stainless Steel Formed Weldless Type 304 Fittings.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... GRUVLOK STAINLESS STEEL FORMED WELDLESS TYPE 304 FITTINGS feature full flow design with ends grooved to Gruvlock specifications. A Series fittings are offered in sizes ranging from 1 1/4" to 12". The elbows and tees have compact, center-to-end...

The Two-Piece 18v. LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE TWO-PIECE 18V. LXT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS COMBO KIT includes a 560 in./lb. of maximum torque hammer driver-drill, an impact driver that produces 1,280 in./lb. of torque and weighs only 3.3 lb., a 45-minute charger and two 3.0 Ah lithium-ion...

The V18 System Line of Power Tools and Batteries.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE V18 SYSTEM LINE OF POWER TOOLS AND BATTERIES allows for a lithium-ion upgrade to the company's existing 18 v. nickel-cadmium-powered tools. The system includes a battery and charger that is compatible with all the company's current 18 v....

The SDR 26 Heavy Wall Gasketed Sewer Fittings.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE SDR 26 HEAVY WALL GASKETED SEWER FITTINGS offer a square-cut design that allows an unremovable ring to lock onto the fitting, essentially making it one piece. The branches on the line's 4" and 6" tees, wyes and sanitary tees have been...

The TE 76-ATC Combihammer.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE TE 76-ATC COMBIHAMMER features active torque control that constantly monitors the rotation of the tool and disengages the drive system if it senses the housing beginning to rotate quickly. It weighs 17.4 lb. with a 1,300 watt motor. ...

The Keyspan USB-Based Ethernet Server.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE KEYSPAN USB-BASED ETHERNET SERVER allows multiple HOBO data loggers to be connected over an Ethernet network. It allows users to remotely access and manage loggers distributed throughout a facility and to receive alarm notification via...

The Electronic Ball Valve.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE ELECTRONIC BALL VALVE is an "intelligent" zone valve, equipped with a capacitor-driven universal actuator using microcircuit-based logic to drive a ball valve-based body design. The old-style synchronous motor has been replaced with a...

The LTS Series of Infrared Gas Tube Heaters.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE LTS SERIES OF INFRARED GAS TUBE HEATERS has recently added four new high-capacity models. Available in both natural and propane gas, they are now offered in 19 different models and more than 100 different configurations, with capacities...

The Designer Series Faucet.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE DESIGNER SERIES FAUCET has a clean, contemporary look, with a graceful ached spout rising nearly 13" from it cylindrical pedestal base. A single lever, mounted perpendicular to the pedestal riser, controls water flow. The faucet is...

The Artisan Brass Basin Collection.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE ARTISAN BRASS BASIN COLLECTION are offered in scalloped, smooth and floral shapes that add a touch of luxury in both contemporary and traditional bathroom styles. There are 12 models to choose from, with depths up to 5 3/4" and widths up to...

The Promax line of pump and expansion tanks.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE PROMAX LINE OF PUMP AND EXPANSION TANKS is meant to complement the already extensive ProMax line. The pump tanks feature metal air valves, multiple head construction and a positive lock retention system. The expansion tank is available for...

This 15-Minute self-contained breathing apparatus.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... THE 15-MINUTE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS is for emergency entry or escape in potentially hazardous environments. It is versatile, easy-to-use, and can be configured for up to 300', or 12 hose length sections from the air source. ...