Steve Huff is president of Steve Huff Plumbing in Kingsport, Tennessee, a company built on customer satisfaction. Founded in 1975, Huff was...
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Plumber Industry News: Mansfield Plumbing Employee Runs ‘Life-Changing’ Race
On Sept. 26, Mansfield Plumbing employee Dave Fletcher ran 26.2 miles in the Akron Marathon. He started training just 51 weeks before...
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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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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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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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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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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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Can Language Benefit Your Business?
It’s a challenge not every plumber may face, but for those in metropolitan areas, border cities or ethnically diverse communities, language can present...
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Heating/Plumbing Contractor Fined $140,000 for Age Discrimination
Stack Bros. Mechanical Contractors of Superior, Wisconsin, a major heating and plumbing contractor in northern Wisconsin and northern Minnesota, will pay $140,000...
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Is It Time to Tackle Your To-Do List?
There are a lot of should-do tasks when you run a business. These are projects that are not direct moneymakers but improve operations.Since a...
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Envirosight names regional sales managerEnvirosight named Jamie Winters its northeast regional sales manager. He will be responsible for recognizing new business opportunities and...



















