Seattle-based Plumbers Without Borders completed the first phase of its global database/directory this month, enabling volunteers and organizations to register online. After...
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Plumbers vs. Technicians: The Slow Decline of the Tradesman
Anja Smith, managing partner of All Clear Plumbing in Greenville, South Carolina, has been involved with the company since its inception in...
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Product News: Sioux Chief PEX Chair Slab Organizer for Multi-Floor Installations
The PEX Chair slab organizer from Sioux Chief Mfg. Co. is designed to support single 3/8-inch through 3/4-inch PEX supplies on residential...
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Job Corps Students Learn Plumbing Trade
Amanda Swanson, 18, and Raha Kambale, 20, are participating in a six-week apprenticeship with Bill Howe Plumbing of San Diego, California. Although...
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Plumber Industry News: American Standard Names Delarge CEO
Steven Delarge was promoted to CEO and president of American Standard Brands and LIXIL Water Technology Americas.Delarge was named acting CEO following...
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Plumber Industry News: Dwyer Group Reacquires Drain Doctor
Dwyer Group has reacquired the master franchise license for Drain Doctor in the U.K. The acquisition is the latest in a series...
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Growing Your Plumbing Business in a Tough Economy
Robb Barnes, owner of King’s Pumping Service in Dallas, Oregon, was a teacher (biology and health) and customer service manager before entering...
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Unshored Trench Claims Life of Pennsylvania Plumber
An “unprotected” trench claimed the life of a Rooter-Man employee last month when he went back to pick up a shovel. OSHA...
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Plumber Industry News: Draincables Direct, Erickson Form Partnership
Draincables Direct and Erickson Drain Cleaner have partnered to provide a comprehensive line of professional drain cleaners and plumbing supplies.Draincables Direct will...
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New Spider Cutter Chews Through Tough Clogs – Coming and Going
Turn General Pipe Cleaners’ new Spider Cutter loose on your next drain cleaning job.This new double cutter, nicknamed “The Spider,” features both...
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Coffee with Caleffi: Combustion in Hydronic Systems
For any boiler, the overall efficiency is driven by the burner. In last month’s Coffee with Caleffi presentation, Jody Samuell, manager of...
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2-Day WWETT Show Kickoff Party Provides New Networking Opportunities
An all-new, two-day Kickoff Party inside Lucas Oil Stadium welcomes WWETT Show attendees to Indianapolis in 2016. The party, from 5-8 p.m....
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Is Your Plumbing Business Killing You?
I got into the family plumbing business when my husband’s partner died. My husband, Hotrod, and his best friend, Richard Yox, started...
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Dwyer Group Names CFO, General Counsel
The Dwyer Group named Jon Shell chief financial officer and Grayson Brown general counsel. Based in Waco, Texas, The Dwyer Group is...
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Product News: Uponor ProPEX Brass Ball Valves Designed for Hydronic Piping
Uponor radiant, hydronic piping ball valvesProPEX brass ball valves from Uponor North America are an option for radiant heating/cooling and hydronic piping...
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Untrained Plumber’s First Day Almost Ends in Tragedy
David Hidalgo’s first day on the job almost ended in tragedy when he was told by his boss to “break a pipe.”Joel...
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Root, Root, Root for the Home Team
It’s October, and that means it’s time for the baseball postseason, the World Series, and tree root problems. Actually, tree roots have...
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IAPMO Wraps Up Annual Conference in Vegas
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) wrapped up its 86th annual Education and Business Conference at the Planet Hollywood...
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Plumber Product Spotlight: Laars Heating Systems
NeoTherm high-efficiency commercial modulating condensing boilers from Laars Heating Systems Company are 95 percent efficient, fully modulating and contractor-friendly. The direct-vent, sealed...
























