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Plumbing & Showrooms

Enduring Trends

Thoughtful designs and accessibility are always in demand.

September 4, 2019

Smart design never goes out of style. In our industry, “smart” design encompasses good looks and durability as well as innovative products that offer solutions and keep customers engaged and interested. Accessibility is a key component in any design as changing demographics promote a growing interest in products that meet universal design standards.

PVF Market Overview

Global Oil Steady

While EIA expects a balanced market, risks for supply disruptions and lower economic growth may occur.

September 4, 2019

Stephen Letko

Tight labor markets for skilled tradesmen remain a current and long-term constraint on construction projects in all sectors of the PVF industry.

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MIAMI NICE!

Decorators Plumbing wins customers with their service and knowledge.

September 4, 2019

Jeff Guanche of Decorators Plumbing in Miami said they chose Luxury Products Group because of their “boutique group” feel and the bridge LPG provides to the vendors they want to work with.

Fernco Inc. Acquires Source One Environmental (S1E)

September 3, 2019

“This acquisition allows Source One Environmental to grow with endless opportunities,” said Mark Cooper, president of Fernco Inc.

Nebrasky Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Donates to Backpacks for Hope Program

September 3, 2019

Nebrasky collected supplies from employees and the community throughout the summer.

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Natural Gas Pipeline Systems On Site Distribution

Requirements for pipeline materials and installation

September 3, 2019

Purposes of this article, discussion will be limited to pipelines installed in Location Classes 3 and 4 (suburban and urban environments) and in low pressure distribution systems and service lines (downstream of transmission systems) and for pipelines NPS 12 (DN 300) and smaller.

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Legionella Control for Building Water Systems

Eliminating Legionella growth conditions with proper system design, installation and maintenance.

September 3, 2019

Ron George

Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria that grows in a building water system and becomes aerosolized.

Ferguson Supports Women in Skilled Trades

September 2, 2019

One way to fill the labor shortage is to encourage more girls and women to pursue a skilled trade.

Students from Local Construction College Join WorldSkills Kazan Team Project Effort

August 30, 2019

Following the conclusion of WorldSkills Kazan 2019, members of the Skill Competition Management Team for Plumbing and Heating have remained in the Tatar capital to oversee the installation of three prefabricated sanitary wall plumbing systems at the Derbyshkinskiy Orphanage in Kazan.

Triangle Tube Launches Instinct Boiler

August 30, 2019

Instinct is backed with market-leading Good, Better, Best Warranty Program, offering coverage up to 6-year parts and 3-year labor with a site accredited install.