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Bardi Heating and Air Conditioning Wins Gold Step 2008 Safety Award
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Georgia recently announced its 2008 safety award recipients. Bardi heating and air conditioning is among the companies who received the 2008 Gold step safety award. The association’s National STEP and Georgia Chapter safety awards are... - September 11, 2008 - Bardi Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Tubwrap to be Innovative Solution for Builders
A new patented builder product designed to protect bathtubs during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from chips and scratches this product will protect bathtubs during all phases of construction. - September 04, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Train 4 Trade Skills Predicts Industry ‘Green Boom’
With the increased use of 'green' energy systems, Train 4 Trade Skills has predicted there is going to be a boom for plumbers and electricians that are trained in installing and maintaining 'green' power systems. - September 03, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Solutions-IES Receives National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Outstanding Ground Water Project Award
Ground Water Remediation Award – Below Median Cost Solutions-IES, Inc., a leading provider of professional environmental engineering and remediation services for government and commercial clients around the world, has announced that the firm received the 2007 National Ground Water... - August 29, 2008 - Solutions-IES, Inc.
Orlando Air Conditioning and Heating Company Offers Stimulus Package
E.C. Waters, an Orlando-based air conditioning and heating installation and maintenance company announces a new package to beat the rising energy costs. - August 26, 2008 - ECWaters
Kabola Offers New Hr Series Boilers Through Nortec Marine, Inc. in Seattle
Nortec Marine, Inc is now offering the new HR Series Boiler from Kabola. Creating a warm welcome aboard by designing the most reliable, most fuel efficient and quiet diesel-fired heating systems available has been the continued tradition of Kabola Heating Systems for over five decades now. The new... - August 25, 2008 - Nortec Marine, Inc
Sheet Metal Workers Endorse Senator Barack Obama for President
The Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association, AFL-CIO (SMWIA) endorsed Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States at its annual SMWIA Business Agent’s Conference in Orlando, FL. This endorsement follows a process that saw an overwhelming majority of sheet metal... - August 22, 2008 - SMWIA
Wanted. Home-Grown Plumbers
Due to the number of immigrant workers returning home, there is a high demand for plumbers as the skills gap widens. - August 20, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Arrow-Breaker™ Hose Bibbs and Frost Proof Hydrants with Integrated (Built-In) Vacuum Breakers
Champion-Arrowhead is proud to introduce the Arrow-Breaker™, the first product to offer a full solution to an age old problem: hose bibbs and hydrants with vacuum breakers. The Arrow-Breaker™ utilizes new, patented technology that integrates the function of a “thread-on” vacuum breaker into the hose bib and hydrant itself. The Arrow-Breaker™ was voted best new product of 2007 by the Irrigation Association at its show in December. - August 07, 2008 - Champion-Arrowhead, LLC
Caroma’s Donation to Help Foster Children: Supporting Abused Children at Olive Crest While Protecting the Environment
Caroma, the leader in dual flush toilets and stylish bathroom sinks, is pleased to donate sinks and high efficiency toilets to Olive Crest, one of the West Coast’s premier children’s charities. The 35 year old charity promotes the safety and wellness of children and families through... - July 24, 2008 - Caroma
World Minerals Announces a New Product Development Launch for the Reduction of Plate Out in PVC
World Minerals launches new products to control plate out in PVC pipe and profile manufacturing. They were designed by World Minerals to reduce die build up or “plate out” on the extrusion line and improve overall quality and surface finish of the extruded part. - July 23, 2008 - World Minerals, a member of Imerys
Plumbers to Ride Out the Recession, Says Train 4 Trade Skills
Despite the credit crunch, more and more people are wanting to enroll on blended learning plumbing courses with Train 4 Trade Skills. - July 18, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Solid, Local Partnership to Promote New Line from Kohler
New England firm to promote new Kohler line with the help of local contractors and businesses. - July 16, 2008 - The Granite Group
Stay at Home 'Super Mario' Studies for Scottish Wanna-Be Plumbers
Home study specialists Train4Trade Skills have launched a new blended learning plumbing course in Scotland, enabling would-be plumbers to study Scottish plumbing qualifications at their own pace. - May 21, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Computer Games Technology Trains Tomorrow’s Plumbers
Would-be plumbers are being offered a revolutionary new way to train, on a blended learning course from Train4Trade Skills that uses games technology to create a virtual reality house, in which the plumbing students can practice their skills at no risk to themselves or to the public. - May 21, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
PF WaterWorks Introduces 'Clean and Green' Commonsense Drain Management
Three years ago, a team of professionals from Texas and Oklahoma oilfields concluded that there must be a better way to maintain a clean drainage system. Resolving to find a solution that enhanced self-sufficiency while protecting the environment, a technology was developed to simplify the obvious,... - May 17, 2008 - PF WaterWorks
Formost President to Donate to China Relief Efforts
A $30,000 donation to the disaster relief efforts related to the devastating May 12 earthquake in China is being given by Joseph Chen, President of Foremost Groups Inc., of East Hanover. The company, with manufacturing operations in China, also announced that it will match any employee donations,... - May 16, 2008 - Foremost Groups, Inc.
Modern Building Services Takes a Commanding Lead
Modern Building Services (MBS) has strengthened its position as the leading journal in the UK Building Services industry by achieving stronger circulation figures than its competitors. - May 02, 2008 - Modern Building Services
Houseneeds.com Opens New Sales/Showroom in the Heart of Vermont
Offering Common Sense Heating and Cooling Solutions for every house, now in a brand new convenient location. - April 30, 2008 - Houseneeds, inc.
Optellios Completes Phase One of $2.7 Million Project to Secure Public Water Utility
Optellios, Inc., a leading fiberoptic technology company and manufacturer of the FiberPatrol® line of intrusion detection and communication products, announced today that it has completed the first installation in a project to secure a public water utility in the state of Florida. Optellios won... - April 29, 2008 - Optellios
Solar Panels Expert Greenworks Improve Website Adding Water Conservation Section
The new water conservation section on greenworks-energy.co.uk allows UK plumbers to interact with an interactive flash bathroom to explore water saving technology in action. - March 30, 2008 - Greenworks
Home Study Plumbing Courses Have Age-Appeal
Mature students show preference for home learning as Train4Trade continues to attract thousands of older learners onto their home study plumbing courses. - March 29, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
TeleType Releases Commercial Truckers GPS with Hazmat Routing
TeleType offers portable GPS navigation system for professional truck drivers, bus drivers, and RV'ers. The product now supports 10 levels of Hazmat routing and offers commercial truckers the ability to enter the size and weight of their vehicle to effectively navigate based on vehicle characteristics. - March 10, 2008 - TeleType Co.
Train4TradeSkills Plumbing Home Study Gets PM’s Backing
British businessman, Mr. Jan Telensky, supports government's concern for British workers to train for new skills. The CEO of plumbing home study organisation Train4Trade skills was speaking in the light of the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's recent statements announcing plans to encourage British workers to train for a skill, or face future unemployment. - March 05, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
British Plumbers Opt for Stay at Home Studies
In the light of Britain’s continued shortage of qualified trades people, home study specialists Train4Trade Skills has announced that thousands are signing up to study at home, using their unique blended learning plumbing courses. - March 05, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Going Tankless. A Hot Tip for Heating Your Water from Hub Plumbing and Mechanical.
New Englanders often focus on the high cost of keeping their homes heated in the winter, but an often overlooked drain on the budget is the cost of heating hot water day in and day out, 365 days a year. - March 03, 2008 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
New Contractor Tool Trailers Make a Better Alternative to the Average Truck Body
All Pro’s new line of Tool Trailers are designed to increase Contractors efficiency and productivity by becoming a professional rolling work shop. - February 29, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Hub Plumbing and Mechanical Featured in New Book: "The Celebrity Experience"
Hub Plumbing and Mechanical’s Red Carpet Service is highlighted in a new book entitled “The Celebrity Experience,” that illustrates how it’s possible to create faithful life long customers by showering them with treatment usually reserved for celebrities. - February 16, 2008 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Get Ready for Spring with a New Selection of Dump Trailers, Equipment Trailers and Landscape Trailers at All Pro West
All Pro’s new 2008 Model Dump, Equipment and Landscape Trailers have arrived at their Trailer Superstore located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. - February 10, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Barnett Opens New Distribution Center in Atlanta
Barnett, a leading national supplier of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC products, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Atlanta-area distribution center. - January 10, 2008 - Barnett
Mi Business System by JM Software Offers Complete Mobile Business Solution
For those that order pizza or Chinese food delivery often it might not come as a surprise that mobile payment and accounting systems are becoming more and more popular. This is because chances are you have paid a driver with a credit card on the spot, with no cords, heavy machines or kiosks,... - January 03, 2008 - JM Software, Inc.
Could It Happen to You? Hub Plumbing & Mechanical Warns: "Don’t Burst Your Pipes"
Cracked basement windows are big culprits that are often overlooked, letting freezing cold air into the basement. Hub Plumbing and Mechanical’s CEO John Wood outlines some well-timed tips to keep your pipes from bursting this winter, along with some simple remedies if you do end up with a frozen pipe. - December 20, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Speedheat® Generation4™ Electric Radiant Floor Heating Featured in the Alliance Children’s Theatre’s 2007 Christmas House - La Maison Enchantée
Since 1975, the Alliance Children’s Theatre Guild has organized an inspiring showcase home to raise funds for their programs. La Maison Enchantée - the 2007 Christmas House - features the ageless beauty of a French manor home and proudly displays the latest and greatest concepts in home design. Among the many unique products featured throughout the estate, Generation4™ electric radiant floor heating by Speedheat® is showcased as a luxurious floor warming solution in the master bath. - December 05, 2007 - Speedheat US
New HVAC Company Offers Money-Saving Extras
Thomas and Sons Home Efficiency in Oakland, TN offers many products and services to help customers reduce energy bills and save money. - November 27, 2007 - Thomas and Sons Home Efficiency
New TechBUCKS Gift Certificates Available from HVACR-Tools.com
HVACR-Tools.com, one of the largest online sources for HVAC tools and test equipment, has introduced TechBUCKS gift certificates for the Holiday season. TechBUCKS are a quick and easy way to gift the HVAC/R technician in your family or for an employer to express gratitude to his/her employees for... - November 24, 2007 - HVACR-Tools.com
50% Heat Savings with SolarWall, According to New Report
A new study by the engineering consulting company Battle McCarthy in Berkshire, England. The report is based on 12 months of independent monitoring and shows that the SolarWall® solar air collector can displace over 50% of the total heat energy used in industrial buildings; a 51% decrease in gas consumption (compared against the previous year’s usage) & the system also displaced 58.9 tonnes of CO2. - November 23, 2007 - Conserval Engineering, Inc.
Plumbing the Depths of Colossal Clogs in the Nightmare After Thanksgiving
Hub Plumbing and Mechanical’s CEO John Wood provides a plumbers eye view of the aftermath of the Thanksgiving feast and offers suggestions on how to keep your plumber from becoming an unwanted Thanksgiving guest. - November 09, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Fläkt Woods Group to Aquire SEMCO Incorporated
Fläkt Woods Group and SEMCO Incorporated announced today the signing of an agreement by which SEMCO's shareholders are selling the company to the Fläkt Woods Group headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. - October 10, 2007 - SEMCO
Slower Housing Market Has Homeowners Looking to New Web Site for Inexpensive Remodeling Options
Home remodeling, along with housing in general, has taken a hit, but My Personal Plumber offers local homeowners a way to give their homes a fresh, new look at a fraction of the cost of a typical remodel. - August 29, 2007 - My Personal Plumber, Inc.
Bluewater Septic Cleans Up Septic Services for Commercial and Residential Customers of South Eastern Massachusetts
Bluewater Septic announces the creation of a new website, bwseptic.com, to advance awareness of its full suite of products and services. bwseptic.com offers one-stop-shopping for home and business owners looking for affordable eco-friendly solutions to their septic needs. - August 15, 2007 - Bluewater Septic
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Mark Hillman as Senior Vice President of Sales for WDI International, Inc.
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Mark Hillman as Senior Vice President of Sales for WDI International, Inc., a recognized global leader of plumbing technology solutions. Mr. Hillman brings more than 20 years of... - August 04, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Univedant Develops Knowledge Management Solution for Manufacturing Industry
Over the years, manufacturing companies have invested millions of dollars on multiple technologies and software tools for their engineering departments, in order to realize productivity gains and stay ahead of the competition. Unfortunately, in most cases there is little or no interaction between... - July 16, 2007 - Univedant Corporation
Univedant Launches New Innovation Framework for the Manufacturing Industry
Policy makers, academic researchers and industry experts cite innovation as the most important way of solving manufacturing industry problems. Univedant’s engineers and research staff have decades of experience in investigating and solving challenges faced by the manufacturing industry using... - July 16, 2007 - Univedant Corporation
The URateLocal and URateStuff Community Can Earn Cash for Putting Products and Local Services on the Map
URateLocal is a peer review database where people can rate customer and seller reviews on local services while earning money for contributing their own reviews. The site is designed so people can browse reviews of the most popular venues in their area by review and reviewer ranking, tags, and more. - June 29, 2007 - URateStuff International
Truline Plumbing of Chattanooga Teams with Diversified Commercial Builders of Marietta for Plumbing Installation in Several Chattanooga Restaurants
Truline Plumbing of Chattanooga announced, today, that they are excited to be working with Diversified Commercial Builders of Marietta on several current and upcoming projects in the Chattanooga area. "We are proud to be working with such a reputable company as Diversified Commercial... - June 29, 2007 - Truline Plumbing
Hub Plumbing & Mechanical Rolls Out its Signature Red Carpet Service in MetroWest Boston
Can you imagine your plumber rolling out a red carpet and donning booties to protect your floors? Or Real 24 service, with fully licensed technicians ready to respond to plumbing emergencies any hour of the day or night, every day of the year? - May 27, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Glitnir Bank Expands into US Geothermal Energy Market
Icelandic investment bank Glitnir met with leading geologists, government officials and investors at the first West Coast Geothermal Finance and Development Workshop held in San Francisco on Thursday. At the meeting Glitnir showed a keen interest in investing in US geothermal energy projects. - May 16, 2007 - Glitnir Bank
Hub Plumbing & Mechanical Rolls Out the Red Carpet on the South Shore, Including Real 24/7 Service
South Shore residents are in for a treat formerly reserved for Bostonians… Can you imagine your plumber rolling out a red carpet to protect your floors? Or real 24 service, with fully licensed technicians ready to respond to plumbing emergencies any hour of the day or night, every day of the... - May 05, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Environmental Water Systems Earns Prestigious National Customer Service Award
The leading water filtration company in the United States receives DPHA's prestigious national award. - April 07, 2007 - Environmental Water Systems
Who’s that Knocking at Your Door? Know the Pros.
John Wood, the founder and CEO of Hub Plumbing & Mechanical in Dorchester, MA, offers some tips on picking the pros, distinguishing reputable professional service providers from rip off artists. - April 07, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical