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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

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

“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.

Charli Matthews: Pumping Up Girl Power

August 30, 2019

Ashlei Williams

Meet Charli Matthews, founder and CEO of Empowering Pumps & Equipment

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.

Housecall Pro Launches My Money for Home Service Pros

August 30, 2019

Through a partnership with small business credit platform Fundbox and integration with payments platform Stripe, Housecall Pro adds even more power and flexibility to the My Money suite.