Plumbing

Watts Announces 30-Day Online Training Challenge

April 5, 2021

From April 1-30, Watts customers can earn premium benefits under the company’s Learn & Earn program by completing any of the 150-plus water conservation, water safety, water quality, or sustainability-inspired courses on Watts Works Online.

F.W. Webb Brockton Moves to Larger Facility in Bridgewater

April 2, 2021

The building includes a 15,000-square-foot self-serve counter area, a 66,000-square-foot warehouse, and a 20,000-square-foot pipe barn.

Marty McLaughlin Joins AD as Chief Marketing Officer

April 2, 2021

McLaughlin is charged with collaborating with AD’s members and boards to identify new areas of added value for its community, beyond the core functions of a buying and marketing group.

Aquatherm Welcomes Southern Pipe & Supply as Distribution Partner

April 2, 2021

The company has added the independent distributor of brand-name plumbing, HVAC, industrial, mechanical, and water works supplies as a distribution partner.

Winsupply Names Thomas Pipe and Supply Company of the Year, Others by Industry Category

April 2, 2021

Each year, Winsupply recognizes its top performing companies in plumbing, HVAC, industrial, electrical, waterworks, pumps, turf irrigation, and fire fabrication.

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A Manual on Retrofitting Manual to Touch-free Restroom Products

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded everyone just how quickly bacterial and viral infections can spread through touch, especially “high-touch” surfaces in the restroom.

April 2, 2021

The disease-fighting power of handwashing and proper hand hygiene can be traced all the way back to 1847 with Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis.

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Plumbers from Far and Wide Help Texas

Contractors travel from other states to pitch in and help the Lone Star State after a crippling winter storm.

April 2, 2021

Steve Smith

Texas became the center of a plumbing crisis when record-shattering Winter Storm Uri crossed the Southern and Central U.S in February.

Tool Tip

Tool Tip of the Month: Cutting Plastic Pipe

April 2, 2021

Email your own Tool Tip to [email protected] for your chance to win a Kinetic Water Ram from General Pipe Cleaners!

Business Uncomplicated

Memorable Moments

Often the difference between a so-so or a sensational experience is a word, a smile or a small gesture.

April 2, 2021

Ellen Rohr

Way back when, as the Plumber’s Wife, I was the service coordinator in our family business. One day, when a caller told me her name, I broke out in a cold sweat.