When Shane Lane opened his plumbing business 20 years ago, he focus on the typical plumbing service, repair and new construction work,...
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Armstrong Fluid Technology expands Shanghai office
Armstrong Fluid Technology announced that the company’s new Shanghai office will serve as both a regional sales excellence center and headquarters for...
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If You Buy It, They Will Come … Eventually
With a price tag of $175,000, you’d typically want a piece of equipment out in the field working, recouping that investment. But...
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Ohio Plumber Finds Natural Growth in Drain Cleaning
When Ted Curtis and his sister, Tammy Owens, started Emergency Mr. Plumber in 1990, the company’s primary focus was plumbing. After 10...
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New York Plumber Grows Beyond Traditional Plumbing Services
Andy Prestigiacomo is a believer of taking risks, of seizing opportunity when it presents itself.Look no further than the successful growth and...
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Contractor Adds Onsite Installation After Subcontractor Drops the Ball
To Jamie Miller, the inconvenience of responding to an after-hours call is an opportunity for growth. Delivering whatever service is needed every...
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Are You Losing Money on Septic Tank Pumping Subcontractors?
Occasionally I talk to onsite installation professionals who say they’ve come out from the cab of their trusty earth mover and bought...











