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InSinkErator Opens New $34 Million Global Headquarters

November 8, 2018

Corporate parent Emerson is also investing $29 million to make improvements to its facility in Racine, the previous headquarters for InSinkErator.

Legend Announces New Hydronic Business Development Manager and Director of Marketing

November 7, 2018

Experienced industry members Richard McNally and Wade Tennant join the Legend family in key roles.

Crosswater London Expands North American Partnership With Expressions Home Gallery

November 7, 2018

The British bathroom brand is now available in ten showrooms across Arizona, California, Oklahoma and Texas.

Wynnchurch Capital Invests in Midland Metal and Combines With Anderson Metals

November 6, 2018

Vince Hodes, the CEO of Midland, is investing alongside Wynnchurch and will become CEO of the combined company.

Benoist Brothers Supply Company Acquires NuComfort Supply

November 6, 2018

The three NuComfort branches will continue to operate under the NuComfort brand as a subsidiary of Benoist Brothers.

HVACR Manufacturers Report Sales Growth, Forecast Indicates Confidence Heading into 2019

November 6, 2018

Reports for 2018 are at an all-time high, with 44 percent of respondents reporting a significant sales increase of more than 10 percent year-on-year.

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Wearable Tech Offers Lee Company’s Techs Real-Time Support

Whether it’s smart glasses or a mobile app, technology helps crews run efficiently and provide up-to-date information to customers.

November 6, 2018

Steve Smith

Data routinely captured by Lee Company techs has helped the service contractor better serve its customers and deal with the industry’s labor shortage.

Momentum Building Marketing

Protect Your Brand Online

Surviving opinions, politics and social media flame wars.

November 6, 2018

Heather Ripley

Word of mouth is a powerful force when customers are looking to hire a plumbing company or purchase software or services.

Business Uncomplicated

The Ride-Along, Part 2

Ten tips to make the most of your windshield time, and when you are on the job together.

November 6, 2018

Ellen Rohr

Ride-alongs are humbling. Just because you tell your techs to do something doesn’t mean it’s happening. Or even understood. Talking ain’t training. I’ve experienced that brutal reality many times myself.

Contractor Profit Advantage

Calculate Overhead in Dollars and Cents

A set percentage most likely will not cover your true cost of overhead expenses.

November 6, 2018

Richard DiToma

Except for pure luck, using set percentages does not reflect actual cost. Percentages should not be used as a formula to arrive at your overhead cost.