Recently added articles from Reeves Journal:
Have we hit bottom?(pipeline)
Apr 01, 2009; ... If anyone knew, really knew, the answer to that question they'd be a very rich dude or dudette very quickly. There's no reason to replay yet again what the U.S. and world economies have been through--and averted--over the past year and a half or so. On the day this is being ...
Proving the arbitration requirement: surgeons! fraud! new products! breach of contract!(legal corner)
Apr 01, 2009; ... This was a relatively strange case. Although it dealt with surgeons, the legal questions would be the same if it dealt with contractors. The case dealt with orthopedic surgeons, breach of contract, and fraud. It had to do with new products. The plaintiffs attached an ...
Pay attention to the basics: these telephone tips can help you connect with customers.(marketing mechanics)
Apr 01, 2009; ... The person who answers your company's telephone has an awesome responsibility. Not only is this person the first contact customers have with your company, but also he or she is responsible for starting a great relationship with your clients, current and potential. The person who answers ...
Let's pretend ... role play expectations with your service techs!(service sense)
Apr 01, 2009; ... If you've been in the business world for very long you've no doubt heard the statement "Inspect what you expect." There's a lot truth in that statement, but, this month, we want to modify it just a bit for your service techs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The revised ...
Earth first! Stepping into the green scene is easy to do.(business strategies)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Is April and during this month each year there is one day when everyone focuses on one thing--our planet. Of course, I'm referring to Earth Day, and the presence and attention of this singular day is a good reminder of the growing presence of the green movement. [ILLUSTRATION ...
PHCC-GLAA show boasts larger footprint.(news connection)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Organizers of the 34th Annual PHCC of the Greater Los Angeles Area Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Industry Trade Show said the May 16 event at the Long Beach Convention Center has grown to occupy a pair of exhibit halls to accommodate an enhanced program of events and seminars. "We ...
NDRExpo offers new business opportunities.(news connection)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The National Disaster Reconstruction Conference & Expo announced registration for its educational programs is now available by visiting www.ndrexpo.com. The conference, which takes place Jun. 17-18 in New Orleans at the Morial New Orleans Convention Center, features experts who will ...
'PERC' identifies drainline transport as first project.(news connection)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The newly named Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition, formed last month through a Memorandum of Understanding, has identified Drain-line Transport as its first research project. The coalition is comprised of five industry organizations seeking to conduct much-needed research ...
AO Smith lands 'Innovation of the Year' Award.(news connection)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Frost & Sullivan has selected the A.O. Smith Corp., of Ashland City, Tenn., the recipient of the 2009 North American Water Heaters Product Innovation of the Year Award. This is the second time in the past four years A. O. Smith has received the award from Frost & Sullivan, a business ...
ICC Foundation introduces new programs, Web site.(news connection)(Website overview)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The International Code Council Foundation Feb. 24 announced new programs and partnerships for consumer education, professional development and community service and unveiled a new Web site at www.icc-foundation.org. The ICC said these three focus areas support the Foundation's mission to ...
California contractor lands on Inc. 5000.(news connection)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Plumbing MD, a service and repair plumbing company and franchiser located in Dixon, Calif., was recognized recently as one of the 5000 fastest growing companies in the nation by Inc. Magazine. The company landed at No. 2,171 on the list, with nearly 170 percent growth. The company has ...
Bell & Gossett 'Schoolhouse' adds new courses for Q2.(news connection)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Bell & Gossett has announced the hydronics seminar schedule for the spring of 2009. The free training seminars are offered at the Bell & Gossett Little Red Schoolhouse Education Center in Morton Grove, I11., a suburb of Chicago and are open to engineers, contractors and facility ...
RIDGID announces 2nd annual video contest.(news connection)
Apr 01, 2009 ... RIDGID has announced its second annual RIDGID video contest that challenges contestants to creatively show the RIDGID logo in their videos. Winners will be announced on Sept. 11,2009, during the RIDGID Roundup Customer Event at the company headquarters in Elyria, Ohio. The ...
ASHRAE, GBI take sustainability pledge.(news briefs)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Through a new memorandum of understanding, ASHRAE and the Green Building initiative will work together to accelerate the adoption of sustainability principles in the built environment. The agreement was approved by ASHRAE and by the GBI Board of Directors during their respective winter ...
Ferman is Member of the Year.(news briefs)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Randy Ferman, Manager of R&D for Flowserve's Pump Division, has been honored as the Hydraulic Institute 2008 Member of the Year. The award was presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting recently held in Marco Island, Fla. He was chosen for his significant and sustained contributions to the ...
JACLO acquires Taps & More LLC.(news briefs)
Apr 01, 2009 ... JACLO, a manufacturer of decorative plumbing products and advanced shower solutions, said Feb. 17 it had acquired Taps & More LLC, in Cross Roads, Texas. Taps & More is an importer of Hollys of Bath, makers of the English Country line of bath faucets and ...
NKBA announces student winners.(news briefs)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The National Kitchen & Bath Association in February announced the ten winners of the 2008/2009 NKBA Student Design Competition, which offers $10,000 in scholarships. The winners will be awarded at the NKBA Design Competition Awards Luncheon during the K/BIS Apr. 30-May 3 at the Georgia ...
PACE supply opens three branches.(news briefs)
Apr 01, 2009 ... PACE Supply Corp., a Santa Rosa, California-based wholesale plumbing distributor, will have a trio of new branch locations operating in the Bay Area by the end of this month. Opening first in March was a new, 32,000 square foot location in Santa Clara. The company ...
HeatTransfer products unveils Canada reps.(news briefs)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Heat Transfer Products recently announced the following lineup of independent sales agents in Canada: The Morgan Group will be responsible for the province of Ontario; KVC Industries Corp. will be responsible for the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia; ...
Kindred appoints new reps.(news briefs)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Kindred, the North American-manufactured and marketed brand that currently commands more than half of the Canadian market for kitchen and vanity sinks, said it is adding to its U.S. representation with eight new agencies covering 11 states in ...