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Viega helps rebuild Greensburg
To further solidify Viega's commitment to rebuilding Greensburg, Kan., Viega representatives gave a hands-on MANABLOC presentation on Oct. 8, 2008, to the plumbers and contractors that are helping rebuild the Kansas town. ...
EPA refines WaterSense for Homes spec
Washington The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a draft WaterSense specification for water-efficient, single family new homes in May 2008....
UA provides training, jobs to Iraq vets
The United Association of Plumbers, Pipe-fitters and Sprinklerfitters has created a program to help returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans find jobs. ...
Grundfos expands operations and training center
Allentown, Pa. — Grundfos held a grand opening ceremony in mid-October to debut its new $4.5-million dollar warehouse, pump assembly and training center expansion here. ...
Mechanical, plumbing products make green Top 10
Boston — BuildingGreen LLC, publisher of the GreenSpec Directory and Environmental Building News, announced the 2008 Top 10 Green Building Products. The seventh annual award was announced at the U.S. Green Building Council's GreenBuild Conference here. ...
Plumbing franchisees prepare for success
Washington Despite the economic downturn of the past few months, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, One-Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and Mister Sparky franchise...
Features
Finding Your Way
Many business owners and fleet managers may think that GPS is becoming a necessary evil since it can help them track employee activity. However, GPS fleet...
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Geo-to-Radiant Comfort
How Fitting that veterinarian Ken Hanks and his wife, Dyanne Caprio, both shared a fascination with barns, structures built to meet the needs of both man and animal. Yet, in their home state of Colorado, few of the old timbered buildings can be found. So when Hanks first played with the idea that they move and rebuild one on their new acreage in Strasburg, Colo., his search took him to Illinois, and then to Ohio. ...
Buying Into a System
A growing number of independent contractors may be turning toward franchising to be successful during this ongoing period of economic uncertainty. Donald...
TACO ENTERS INTO ENDORSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PGA GOLFER AND RI NATIVE BRAD ADAMONIS
Taco, Inc. has signed an endorsement agreement with Rhode Island native and aspiring PGA golf professional Brad Adamonis. The endorsement agreement provides financial support from Taco for Adamonis as he pursues his career in the PGA. ...
