Contractors may qualify for energy tax benefits
At the recent seminar attendees learned that contractors, architects and engineers may qualify for energy tax benefits of $1.80 per square foot by installing new green HVAC systems...
Energy efficiency retrofit market receives funding
The energy efficiency retrofit market received a boost from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which will provide substantial funding for renovations to federal buildings. ...
GreenPlumbers, GreenMech partner for efficiency advocacy
GreenPlumbers USA and the Green Mechanical Council have announced a collaborative partnership to speed up the installation of green educational programs to the construction industry....
Study concludes more contractors are purchasing power tools online
CONTRACTOR’s 2009 Power Tool Study, completed this spring, shows that the number of readers purchasing power tools online continues to increase — 9.6% of readers purchase power tools online, compared to 8.5% in 2007 and 7% in 2006....
RIDGID goes on the road
RIDGID’s Reputation Roadshow will visit cities throughout the U.S., Canada and Latin America throughout the summer, providing tradesmen a chance to experience the latest RIDGID innovations....
Kaldewei adds sales agencies to North American operations
INDIANAPOLIS — Kaldewei has expanded its team with the addition of two independent sales agency partners this May, which includes the following sales contacts, agencies and areas covered: Tony Kaehr, Mike McNeely and Chuck Apple of Afco-Kaehr Sales Company are the sales contacts for businesses in Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky; and Michael Longo, principal of Phase One Marketing is the contact for businesses in Canada. ...
Victaulic announces new VP of product development
EASTON, PA. — Victaulic announced that Richard A. Bucher has joined Victaulic as vice president of product development, engineering, and will provide leadership to Victaulic product development efforts as well as strategic planning, regarding the development of new products and the investigation of new technologies and business opportunities for the company. ...
groSolar announces new VP of marketing
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT. — groSolar, a distributor, installer and integrator of solar energy solutions for residential and commercial installations, announced the appointment of Gaelan Brown, a former senior marketing manager for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, as the company’s vice president of marketing. ...
Clockwork reports franchise growth for first quarter of 2009
SARASOTA, FLA. – Clockwork Home Services recently announced franchise growth for the first quarter of 2009 within its portfolio of nationally branded home services companies. During the period from January through March 2009, Clockwork added 21 plumbing, air conditioning and heating, and electrical franchises. Including these additions, the company’s franchises now serve 584 territories....
Unified Group’s sales forum is a success
BROADVIEW, ILL. — As a result of new ideas and best practices shared at The Unified Group’s Sales Forum in Indianapolis, this April, forty-five sales people are ready to take on one of the busiest times of the year. ...
Manufacturers become part of water heater coalition
BOSTON – Four water heater manufacturers, Bradford White Water Heaters, Rheem Water Heating, Rinnai America Corp. and A. O. Smith Water Heaters, have joined forces with the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), a consortium of efficiency program administrators from across the U.S. and Canada, to become part of the Coalition for Energy Star Water Heaters. ...
Coastal releases Pipefitting training series
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Coastal Training Technologies recently released an 11-course pipefitting training series, which is available for free preview. ...
Stanley VIRAX tools are available through distributors, sales reps
CONYERS, GA. – The Stanley VIRAX brand, by Stanley Proto, was launched last year to the plumbing channel only and is now available to all industrial customers through Stanley Proto distributors and sales reps....
PMI updates mission statement
The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute recognized a key facet of its member-driven initiatives by updating its mission statement to recognize the critical and growing importance of environmental sustainability in the products its members produce. ...
Mr. Waterheater promotes conservation
In an effort to continue delivering economical and environmentally sound products for keeping water hot, Mr. Waterheater is launching a water and energy conservation awareness campaign, targeting consumers this fall. ...
In Brief - June 2009
TAC Field Devices has updated its voluntary recall of TAC Erie BB2400 Boiler Operating Controls and BB1200 Boiler Reset Controls, started in conjunction...
Danfoss welcomes Holbrook-Associated as representative
TORONTO — Danfoss Heating recently appointed Holbrook-Associated, headquartered in Rockland, Mass., as the company’s sales representative and stocking agent in the New England market. ...
Hurst Mechanical technician receives top award in state competition
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Eric Fradette, a Hurst Mechanical service technician and United Association of Plumbers, Fitters and Services Trades Local 174 apprentice was awarded First Place in the annual Michigan Pipe Trades Apprentice Competition May 8, at UA190’s Ann Arbor, Mich., training center. ...
Danfoss names Nexus Valve exclusive distributor of valve
TORONTO — Danfoss Heating recently named Nexus Valve, Indianapolis, as its exclusive U.S. distributor of the new AB-QM Pressure Independent Control Valve (PIVC)....
Speakers slated for energy expo’s keynote address
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — The Association of Energy Engineers announced that Ed Begley Jr., actor and energy activist, will speak about living simple during the keynote address at the West Coast Energy Management Congress & Expo here, June 10-11, 2009....
W.E. Bowers receives MSCA’s 2009 Shooting Star award
ROCKVILLE, MD. — The Mechanical Service Contractors of America announced that W.E. Bowers Inc., a full service mechanical construction, service and plumbing company, Beltsville, Md., was awarded the association’s Shooting Star award. The award is given to MSCA STAR contractors who have used the standards-based qualification to promote business success. MSCA STAR contractors complete a rigorous qualification program in order to be designated as MSCA STAR qualified. ...
GreenPlumbers, GreenMech partner for efficiency advocacy
GreenPlumbers USA and the Green Mechanical Council have announced a collaborative partnership to speed up the installation of green educational programs to the construction industry....
A. O. Smith offers 3D Modeling software
Mr. Waterheater promotes water and energy conservation
PITTSBURGH — In an effort to continue delivering economical and environmentally sound products for keeping water hot, Mr. Waterheater is launching a water and energy conservation awareness campaign targeting consumers. ...
Contractors choose Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s cast iron pipe
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When the home improvement series “This Old House” tackled its first-ever New York City project, the contractors chose Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s cast iron pipe and fittings for the plumbing. ...
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