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Business Uncomplicated

You Know You’re a Plumber’s Wife When …

The experience is different for all of us, but we can certainly relate on more than one level.

October 9, 2019

I enjoy a certain lifestyle that women who didn’t marry a plumber can’t even imagine. Certainly, there are other family members—husbands, partners, kids—who could relate to this experience, and probably even add to it.

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Fertilizer Producer Cuts Maintenance and Energy Costs with Tankless Installation

Tired of running short of hot water to meet a daily demand of 35,000 gallons, Florida company replaces boilers for tankless units.

October 9, 2019

This year, from Feb. 1 through May 31, Wedgworth’s Inc. pumped a little more than 3 million gallons of 185-degree water through its newly installed, 17-unit tankless water heater system at its fertilizer blending facility in Lake Placid, Florida.

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Battling Legionella Bacteria

Using a multibarrier approach to protect healthcare facilities against opportunistic waterborne pathogens.

October 9, 2019

For several years, I’ve learned about the growing threat of legionella bacteria – the cause of Legionnaires’ Disease – from some of the nation’s top experts.

New Xylem "Solving Water" Podcast Spotlights Trending Issues

October 8, 2019

"Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast" wades into the trending topics, technology and behind-the-scenes stories of Xylem's work addressing water challenges around the world.

Lennox Delivers Heat on 10th Annual Feel The Love Program

Lennox Delivers Heat During 10th Annual Feel The Love Program

October 8, 2019

This year marked more than 1,300 total installations since the program’s inception in 2009, with more than 300 dealers donating their time this year to install systems,

Jim Steinle, Atomic Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Receives PHCC's Col. George D. Scott Award

October 8, 2019

Inspired by PHCC’s inaugural president, Col. George D. Scott, the award acknowledges a PHCC member who has provided years of service and unselfish devotion to the association and to the industry.

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New Age Construction Technologies Expedite One of Kansas’ Largest Renovation Projects

October 8, 2019

Recent developments in building information modeling (BIM) allow today’s companies to manage construction projects more efficiently by establishing and maintaining best practices, reducing bottlenecks and delays, enhancing productivity and improving the bottom line.

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Store Experience or Experience Store?

The word “experience” has been over-used in describing successful retail practices, but how does it apply to lighting showrooms?

October 8, 2019

What is an in-store experience? How is an experience created that drives traffic into your showroom? What is the re-defined role of the showroom in 2020?

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Legacy in Motion

Celebrating 85 years in business, Metropolitan Pipe & Supply Co. combines personal, attentive service with quality products to pave the way for future generations.

October 8, 2019

Pamela Accetta Smith

Cover Story: Long recognized for its exceptional service and quality products at competitive prices, Somerville, Massachusetts-based Metropolitan Pipe & Supply Co., (fondly known in the industry as Met Pipe), is a family-owned and operated, fully-integrated independent wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, pipe, valves, fittings, and industrial supplies.

PVF News

PVF Spending Through 2023

The industry to see slight decline over the next three years.

October 8, 2019

Spending among U.S. and Canadian companies on projects with requirements for pipes, valves, and fittings (PVF) is forecast to increase slightly in 2020, before gradually declining over the next three years.