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    Executive Order on PLAs Provokes Firestorm of Comment; Boiler Upgrade Delivers Peak Performance; PHCC National Assn. Holds PHCCCONNECT 2022; Michel & Heimer Step Down From Service Roundtable Leadership; The Electrification Sound Bite; and much more.
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    March 24, 2023
    Company to acquire AccuTemp Heating & Air Conditioning in Louisville, KY, and Efficient Air Heating and Cooling in Owensboro, KY.
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    For this year’s PHCCCONNECT, the theme I came away with was “trust.”
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    Oct. 28, 2022
    PHCC continues to explain the flaws in the electrification model and push for professional installations.
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    Sloan’s Denise Dougherty, Global Regulatory Manager and Daniel Gleiberman, Product Compliance and Government Affairs Manager receiving the EPA WaterSense Excellence Award.
    Oct. 28, 2022
    Sloan was honored during the WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) Conference and Exposition held in Las Vegas.
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    Oct. 27, 2022
    Each year, winners are chosen in ten industry categories to represent the most innovative products and technologies set to hit the market in the year ahead.

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    Board members approved, Rethink Water initiative launched at 68th Annual Meeting of the Membership.
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    Decline continues, even as overall economy continues to expand, says ABC.
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    Oct. 27, 2022
    The Code Council hosted experts and industry professionals to discuss the importance of clean water policies and solutions.
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    Oct. 27, 2022
    Bradford White Corporation selects dynamic, experienced manufacturing executive for key leadership position.
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    Annual conference and expo included National Apprentice Contest, educational sessions, networking events and more.
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    Dip tube air separation was all the rage before air scoops, tangential air separators, or the current method(s) of air elimination.
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    Medalists in Industrial Mechanics at the World Skills Competition.
    Oct. 24, 2022
    The 2022 WorldSkills Competition Special Edition includes 62 skill areas, and over 1,000 competitors from around the globe.
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    Oct. 24, 2022
    Inflation (57%), insufficient labor (51%), and long hours (37%) are the three most significant challenges currently facing US contractors.
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    Oct. 24, 2022
    Former Laars Heating Systems senior VP named to lead corporate-wide strategic planning and product development initiatives.
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    Oct. 24, 2022
    In remarks at the recent Service World Expo, both reflected on the 20 years since founding Service Roundtable, their accomplishments, and plans for the future.
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    Oct. 24, 2022
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    Oct. 21, 2022
    The calculator is a free tool for users to estimate energy savings and financial payback from efficient circulator pump selection.
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    Paul Hallam (center) receives his award.
    Oct. 21, 2022
    The award – sponsored by PHCC Corporate Partner Milwaukee Tool – was presented last week at PHCCCONNECT2022.
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    Oct. 20, 2022
    Founded in North Hollywood, California by Ed Richmond, Americh’s original product offerings were whirlpools and spas.
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    Oct. 19, 2022
    Proposed rule that would require project labor agreements on federal construction contracts of $35 million or more draws strong opposition and support.
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    Oct. 19, 2022
    Global leaders in climate, architecture, business & advocacy to take the stage Nov. 1-3 at world’s largest convening of green building & sustainability leaders.
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    Nearly $1 billion dollars of large machinery is lost or stolen in the United States every year.
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    The company raised $42,971, their highest fundraising amount to date.
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    Almost 90% of the source of global district heat generation still relies on fossil fuels.
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    High school students of GPDA members receive $24,000 to fund higher education.
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    Construction input prices are up 16.3% from a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 15.9% higher.
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