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Partnership With Purpose

Porter Pipe is a wholesaler that invests in its team members and community.

September 4, 2019

Established in 1976, Porter Pipe, a family-owned and operated wholesale distributor based in Addison, IL, serves commercial and industrial mechanical, plumbing and manufacturing markets throughout the Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana and Indianapolis, Rockford, Southern Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa markets.

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Enduring Trends

Thoughtful designs and accessibility are always in demand.

September 4, 2019

Linda Jennings

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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.

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Four Decades Saving Lives And Property

Family owned Ameripipe marks 40th anniversary as fire protection supplier.

September 4, 2019

Mary Jo Martin

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Throughout its 40 years, Ameripipe has made those factors hallmarks of its business, and has built a reputation for best-in-class products, superior customer service and highly skilled pipe fabrication.

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MIAMI NICE!

Decorators Plumbing wins customers with their service and knowledge.

September 4, 2019

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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.

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Elkay Manufacturing: Building a Foundation of Trust and Integrity

As the manufacturer celebrates its centennial in the plumbing industry, we look back at 100 years of quality, innovation and lasting relationships with customers and employees.

September 4, 2019

Ruth Mitchell

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Chicago, 1920. The city, having spent many years rebuilding itself from the devastating Chicago Fire in the late 1800s, was on a path to branding itself a major metropolis. There was a surge in residential and commercial construction, and many companies took part in this massive growth opportunity.

Fernco Inc. Acquires Source One Environmental (S1E)

September 3, 2019

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“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

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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

Paul Baker, PE, CPD, GPD

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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.

Ferguson Supports Women in Skilled Trades

September 2, 2019

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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

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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.