These groups have resources to help you hire the right people to keep your business profitable.
PHCP Franchises
PHCP Best Practices Groups
PHCP Associations
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PHCP Group | About the Group | Number of Operations or Members | Restrictions | Costs/fees | Contact |
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![]() Aire Serv |
Founded in 1992, Aire Serv is a global heating, ventilation and air conditioning company that provides installation, maintenance, repair and replacement services to both residential and commercial units. This includes heating, ventilation and air conditioning units as well as indoor air quality systems. | There are 177Aire Serv franchised businesses in the United States and each are locally owned and operated. | Yes. Restricted to specific territories. |
Total investment ranges from $82,600 to $206,400, depending on size of territory and popula- tion. There are ongoing fees. |
Call 877/436-3810 or visit online.![]() ![]()
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![]() Ace Duraflo Systems |
Founded in the 1990s, ACE DuraFlo began offering in-place pipe restoration system franchises in 2001. |
55 licensees in North America and Europe. Of those, seven are corporate-owned. | Yes. Based on population. |
Initial investment is as low as $39,150. Investment varies based on equipment package and size of territory. There are ongoing fees. |
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![]() American Leak Detection |
American Leak Detection was founded in 1974 for the purpose of providing nondestructive detection of concealed water, sewer and other leaks. American Leak Detection began franchising in 1984. |
139 locations worldwide; 125 locations in the United States and 9 locations in three countries. Five locations are corporate-owned. |
Yes. Every territory is defined and protected. |
Initial franchise fee is between $29,500 and $70,000. The overall investment ranges from $76,755 to $259,550. Royalties are paid on monthly adjusted gross sales. |
Sofia Mimendi, director of franchise relations, 760/320-9991, smimendi@americanleakdetection.com or visit online.
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![]() Benjamin Franklin Plumbing |
Founded in 2001, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is Direct Energy Services' nationally ranked franchise in the plumbing market. |
As of December 2015, there are 262 franchise territories across North America. An additional 11 locations are company-owned. |
Yes. Exclusivity in a defined territory. | There is an initial investment, which varies according to the population of the territory, and ongoing fees based on sales volume. |
Jim Nichols, director of franchise development, 877/454-4903
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![]() Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain |
Founded in 2014, Bluefrog Plumbing & Drain provides plumbing and drain-cleaning franchisees help with business and personal goals. | More than 26 locations. | A franchisee licenses a designated territory in which no other license is granted during the term of the agreement. |
The typical cost ranges from $1,500 to $80,000. Discounts are provided to business owners in the plumbing industry; veterans are provided with a 25% discount. |
Call 844/260-FROG (844/260-3764) or email info@bluefrogplumbing.com.
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Franchisee Qualities Bluefrog Plumbing & Drain recognizes that its prospective franchisees will have various levels of the aforementioned core values. Its top franchise owners are restless and energetic but willing to follow a system. They are unwilling to accept “it cannot be done” and consequently are instrumental in building the entire system by innovatively providing the end-user (their customers) excellent results.
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![]() Linc Service Network |
Founded in 1979, the Linc Service Network provides energy solutions to commercial building owners worldwide. Linc Service is a franchise brand of ABM Franchising Group, an operating unit of ABM. | 168; 33 are company-owned. | Yes. Franchises are restricted to specific territories. | Not available. |
Dave Santillo, vice president of franchise development, 724/514-
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![]() Mr. Rooter |
Founded in the 1970s, Mr. Rooter Plumbing is a plumbing company with years of experience and professional knowledge. |
224 locations in the U.S. and Canada. |
Yes. Franchises are restricted to specific territories. |
Total investment ranges from $76,775 to $180,195, plus any additional franchise fees or real estate costs. |
Call 877/857-1206 or visit online.
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![]() Mr. Waterheater |
Founded in 1981, Mr. Waterheater began franchising in 2007. It is an emergency response specialty plumbing business that can be added to a full-service plumbing or HVAC business. | Not available. | Yes. Protected territories are 50,000 to 100,000 households. |
Initial franchise fee is $9,900, based on a minimum territory of 100,000 homes. Total investment ranges from $54,325 to $150,995. |
Call 412/823-6000 or visit online.
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Franchisee Qualities The franchise owner does not need to be a plumber or own a plumbing business, but it is recommended. Mr. Waterheater requires that franchise owners comply with local building codes, permitting and licensing requirements that may necessitate employing a master plumber.
Why you should join Mr. Waterheater University teaches new owners everything they need to know to run a successful franchise operation. Franchise training takes place in Pittsburgh, Pa., and combines classroom, field and operations training. Franchisees will be able to build equity, grow the business and sell to other qualified professionals as an exit strategy. |
![]() One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning |
Founded in 2003, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning is Direct Energy Services' nationally ranked franchise in the HVAC market. |
As of December 2015, there are 278 franchise territories across North America. An additional 38 locations are company-owned. |
Yes. Exclusivity in a defined territory. | There is an initial investment, which varies according to the population of the territory, and ongoing fees based on sales volume. |
Jim Nichols, director of franchise development, 866/370-8302 or visit online.
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Why you should join Franchisees are offered integrated technology and operational support, on-demand and instructor-led training, and may have access to Home Comfort Collection plans and a national call center, subject to additional fees. Franchisees automatically become members of BuyMax, a company that negotiates national account contracts with providers of goods and services to get favorable pricing and rebates or discounts for its members. A marketing team led by industry leaders coordinates a national advertising campaign. Field marketers assist franchisees in creating, implementing and evaluating marketing strategies that leverage the national brand in local markets. A public relations team assists franchisees with community involvement and consumer awareness campaigns. |
![]() Rooter-Man |
Founded in 1970, Rooter-Man began franchising in 1981. | More than 450 locations. | Yes. Select territories are available. | Franchise packages start at $3,975. Royalty fees are a flat rate based on population. |
Call 800/700-8062 or visit online.
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Why you should join Rooter-Man’s franchise system has no royalties as a percent of revenue; rather, royalty fees are a low, flat-rate fee based on population. Additionally, most Rooter-Man franchisees are able to begin their business in their homes, and therefore avoid high start-up costs due to rent, utilities, etc. Rooter-Man’s on-the-job training program outline every aspect of running a successful drain-cleaning business, from marketing to operations to human resources. Franchisees are provided with 11 comprehensive manuals that teach them the skills to master their business and the lessons learned from more than 40 years of industry experience. Additionally, Rooter-Man franchisees from across the country frequently host training events and seminars throughout the year. In addition to phone support and training programs, Rooter-Man’s franchisee website offers online resources and tools which are available 24/7 to help you run your business. Rooter-Man has taken the guess work out of “What equipment do I need?” with a standardized equipment and purchasing plan, and exclusive discounts to leverage Rooter-Man’s national brand buying power. |
![]() Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning |
Founded in 1935 by Samuel Blanc. The Roto-Rooter U.S. independent franchise system is full (international master franchise opportunities are still available), but Roto-Rooter continues to partner with independent contractors in various U.S. and Canadian markets. Expansion opportunities are available in select markets. | 47 company-owned branches, 500 independently owned franchises and 77 independent contractors. | Yes. Independent contractor territories are owned by Roto-Rooter and serve markets with population sizes of 200,000 to more than 1 million people. | Through a licensing agreement, Roto-Rooter contracts with an individual to run a Roto-Rooter business within a select territory. |
Call 800/780-3292, email contractorrecruiting@rrsc.com or visit online.
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Why you should join There is an established customer and sales base; paid advertising program; relocation opportunities; support of a solid national company; business training; equipment; management, accounting, marketing and public relations support. The independent contractor keeps a portion of labor sales, plus 100% of all parts and consumer product sales. After expenses, yearly income ranges between 8% and 10% of customer sales. |
![]() Zoom Drain & Sewer |
Zoom Drain & Sewer launched in 2014 as part of Zoom Franchise Co. Zoom’s intention is to demonstrate the best that business can be in this specialized niche. It has a profitable, scalable, systems-focused model and is driven by right-stuff team members at every level of the company, who share a vision. | 2, of which 1 is company-owned. | Yes. Franchises are restricted by territory. | Franchise costs can be learned by a private conversation with the delivery of the Franchise Disclosure Document. |
Ellen Rohr, president of Zoom Franchise Co., at 877/629-7647 or ellen.rohr@zoomdrain.com.
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Why you should join The company’s approach to drain and sewer is a blueprint for predictable results and creates opportunities for people within the company to move up the ladder. It’s designed to liberate the owner by engaging every team member — from open-book financial systems to tablets-based operations to off-the-chain marketing to its unique project management systems. |
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![]() AirTime 500 |
Founded in 2000, AirTime is part of the Success Group International family. AirTime provides independent HVAC contractors with management direction, buying power and training. | Approaching 400 members. | Yes, to ensure contrac- tors have a competitive edge in their markets. |
An initial membership investment gives members access to the In- stafix system and franchise-level tools. A minimal membership fee provides access to a team of industry experts for consultation. |
Call 866/344-0789 to attend a Profit Day seminar or visit online.
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![]() Construction Contractors' Alliance |
Founded in 1998 as an enhanced service group of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association. The Construction Contractors’ Alliance provides contractors with a means to find solutions to the specific issues new construction contractors face. | Averages 28 members. | No territorial restric- tions, but prospective members must belong to PHCC. | Dues are $3,750 per year. |
Charlotte Perham, 800/533-7694, perham@naphcc.org, or
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Why you should join Membership benefits include: two CCA Alliance Meetings each year; specialized meetings for CCA employees (e.g., controllers and purchasing agents); an online CCA Community Network with resources; peer groups; Contractor Spotlights (“virtual tours” of member companies); and “Hot Topic” contractor roundtables. |
![]() Mechanical Service Contractors of America |
Founded in 1975, the Mechanical Service Contractors of America is a subsidiary of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. | More than 1,400 members. | No territorial restrictions, but must be union mechanical service contractors. | Dues are .07 cents per manhour, with a minimum of $840 and a maximum of $17,500. Members of MCAA and MSCA make only one minimum dues payment. |
Jan Grillo, 301/869-5800, jgrillo@mcaa.org, or visit online.
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![]() Nexstar Network |
Founded in 1992,Nexstar members are the largest home service contractors in the industry and benefit from comprehensive business training, proprietary processes and systems, and dedicated business, call center and marketing coaches. | More than 530 member companies globally. | Yes. Membership is allocated by market areas. | There are several levels of membership, each having a range of dues and fees appropriate to individual needs. |
Lisa White or David Janssen,
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![]() Plumbers' Success International |
Founded in 1999 as part of the Success Group International family, Plumbers Success International provides independent plumbing contractors with management direction, buying power and training. | Approaching 300 members. | Yes, to ensure contractors have a competitive edge in their markets. |
An initial membership investment gives members access to the Profit Success System and franchise- level tools. A minimal membership fee provides access to a team of industry experts for consultation. |
Call 866/344-0789 to attend a Profit Day seminar or visit online.
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![]() Plumbing Contractors of America |
Founded in 1982, the group officially became the Plumbing Contractors of America in 2000. It is a subsidiary association within the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. | MCAA members are automatically a member of PCA without separate dues. | Yes. Must be union- affiliated plumbing contractors. | Part of MCAA's dues; based on manhours. |
Sean McGuire, LEED AP, director of construction technology, smcguire@mcaa.org, or visit online.
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PHCP Association | About the Group | Number of Operations or Members | Restrictions | Costs/fees | Contact |
![]() Quality Service Contractors |
Quality Services Contractors was founded in 1995 by a group of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association members wanting a group within PHCC to provide specific service and repair-focused tools and member networking to improve their businesses. | 200 members. | No territorial restrictions, but QSC members also must belong to PHCC. |
The 2016 QSC investment is $4,052 for 12 months. This may be broken into monthly payments. |
Lawrence Leonard, executive director, 800/533-7694, leonard@naphcc.org, or visit online.
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Why you should join Want to check out what Quality Service Contractors offers? QSC will offer a Day of Excellence (Oct. 19) during PHCC’s CONNECT 2016 in San Antonio, Texas, that is open to nonmembers. Visit www.phccweb.org/connect to learn more. |
![]() Radiant & Hydronics Council |
Founded in October 2011, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America launched the Radiant & Hydronics Council within ACCA to provide specific services to this segment of the indoor environment and energy-efficiency industry and help its members compete in the modern business climate. The RHC is guided by an advisory committee comprised of radiant and hydronic professionals. | More than 500. | None. | Included with ACCA dues. |
Email radiant@acca.org, call 703/824-8854 or visit online.
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![]() Service Nation Alliance |
Founded in2010, Service Nation Alliance was created to help determined, independent owners of service businesses grow their profits faster. |
Growth has expanded 40% in last year. |
Membership is restricted to one per 800,000 Metropolitan Statistical Area and a limited geographic radius. |
Many members earn more than the cost with the platinum rebate program. |
Call Chisholm Brunner or Theresa Wilkins at 877/262-3341 or visit online.
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Why you should join Members can learn trade secrets with industry-specific, intense business boot camp training. See business grow as they attend weekly mentor calls, where problems are quickly solved with the help of those who have been there, done that. And get proven business procedures to quickly use in their businesses to streamline efficiencies and foster profit. Custom professional branding is provided from the group’s in-house design team, human resources support, desktop training, sales training and more. And, best of all, everything mentioned above is included in the price. |
![]() Service Roundtable |
Founded in 2002, Service Roundtable was created to offer business owners an affordable way to drive new business and reach higher profits faster. Get mentoring from international experts and contractors, professional marketing and business tools, and money back with quarterly cash rebates. | More than 5,000 contractors over several continents. | None. Any plumbing, HVAC, solar or electrical contracting company can join. | $50 per month for one industry channel; $75 per month for any two industry channels together. |
To get a behind-the-scenes tour, email success@serviceroundtable.com, call 877/262-3341 or visit online.
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Why you should join Boost marketing by using any of more than $10.5 million of proven business-building marketing and business tools created by a team of professional, industry-specific designers. Download and customize right from your desktop. Put money back in your pocket with Roundtable Rewards, when members earn cash rebates from business, service and equipment providers that you may already purchase goods and services from. |
![]() The Unified Group |
Founded in 1998 by a small group of independent commercial HVAC contractors in response to the consolidation movement affecting the industry at the time. | 15 members. | Yes. Territories are geographically exclusive. | Not available. |
Samantha Nekola, 888/714-5990, nekolas@theunifiedgroup.com,
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Why you should join The Unified Group provides contractors with training and networking opportunities their competitors can’t access. As a geographically exclusive organization, it only selects one contractor in each area to create an environment for members to openly share the successes and struggles in their businesses. The powerful impact that one great idea can have on a business is nothing new to Unified Group members. Through information sharing and networking, members gain more time to work on their businesses instead of in them. Unified Group members are innovative, forward-thinking business leaders who are focused on continuous improvement. |
![]() Union-Affiliated Contractors |
Founded in 1995 to address the specific needs of signatory contractors within PHCC. | 205 members. | No territorial restrictions, but members must employ union plumbers and pipefitters, and belong to PHCC. | $377 per year. |
Rodney Jones, executive director,
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Why you should join The UAC also offers an annual Unity Conference that is specifically geared to signatory PHC contractors, labor leaders, association executives and key industry suppliers. In addition to high-level networking, the Unity Conference program delivers sessions designed to help generate business and operate more effectively during this challenging economic environment. |
![]() Air Conditioning Contractors of America |
ACCA is a nonprofit association serving more than 60,000 professionals and 4,000 businesses in the indoor environment and energy services community. Our member firms are the nation’s most professional indoor comfort contracting businesses, serving residential and commercial customers in every state. With roots stretching back a century, ACCA was incorporated in its present form nearly 50 years ago. Today, ACCA sets the standards for quality comfort systems, provides leading-edge education for contractors and their employees, and fights for the interests of professional contractors throughout the nation. |
4,000 members. | None. | $39 per month or $450 annually for contractors. |
Email membership@acca.org, call 800/290-2220 or visit online.
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![]() American Fire Sprinkler Association |
The American Fire Sprinkler Association was organized in 1981 to provide the open shop fire sprinkler contractor with training, consulting, communication, representation and many more services, all of which have expanded over its existence. It believes that the installation of fire sprinklers could save thousands of lives and billions of dollars lost to fire each year. | Nearly 1,000 contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and vendors. | None. |
Rates for new members: Annual sales less than $10,000,000, dues are $400. Annual sales greater than $10,000,000, dues are $1,000. |
Jeff Livaudais, membership and chapter relations,
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Why you should join AFSA publishes Sprinkler Age, a widely read and respected monthly magazine covering the fire sprinkler industry. The SprinklerNEWS weekly email newsletters cover current news about fire sprinklers around the country. ContractorNetwork, an email newsletter for contractors, brings labor and legislative news to your inbox each quarter. AFSA provides technical services to members, including representation on all applicable codes and standards committees, informal interpretations of codes and standards, and TechTalk/SprinklerNOTES fax and email newsletters covering technical issues. To assist fire sprinkler contractors in maintaining a quality workforce, AFSA offers several training programs for the installation and design layout, and inspection, testing and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. A popular training course is the Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship Training Series, a correspondence course designed specifically for training apprentices in the fire sprinkler trade. In addition, AFSA offers the following specialized schools: a two-week Beginning Fire Sprinkler System Planning School offering a comprehensive practical approach to preparing fire sprinkler system drawings with heavy emphasis on NFPA 13; and the System Layout School for Residential One- and Two-Family Dwellings, covering layout and calculation of stand-alone, multipurpose and flow-through system types of residential fire sprinkler systems. AFSA’s newest training offering is the ITM Inspector Development Program, a comprehensive curriculum blending live webinars and on-demand courses with live classroom, lab and field training. This expansive program is designed to take a green inspector to a NICET Level II certification in inspection and testing of water-based systems. AFSA offers continuing education units and NICET-required continuing professional development units for nearly all its training programs to promote professional growth and development throughout the industry. |
![]() Mechanical Contractors Association of America |
Founded in 1889, MCAA was then called the National Association of Master Steam and Hot Water Fitters. In 1918, the leadership changed the name to Heating and Piping Contractors National Association. With the advent of air conditioning, the leadership in 1933 renamed the organization The Heating, Piping And Air Conditioning Contractors National Association. Finally, in May 1955, the organization became known as the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, its fourth and, to date, final identity. Additional historical information may be found at www.mcaa.org/news/AR1999MCAA.pdf. |
2,800 members. |
General membership is restricted to union mechanical construction, service, plumbing and pipe welding contractors. |
Dues are .07 cents per manhour, with a minimum of $840 and a maximum of $17,500. These dues include membership in the PCA. Members who belong to both MCAA and MSCA make only one minimum dues payment, which applies to both organizations. |
Jan Grillo, 301/869-5800, jgrillo@mcaa.org, or visit online.
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![]() National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals |
Founded in 1953, the group was organized to meet the needs of service managers that worked for oil companies to connect with other service managers. | 1,000 members. | None. |
$100 for national dues. Chapter dues varies between chapters — anywhere from $10 to $1200. Corporate membership is $750. |
Judy Garber at 888/552-0900, jgarber@thinkoesp.org, or
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![]() Plumbing-Heating- Cooling Contractors- National Association |
Founded in 1883, PHCC has been the leader in promotion, advancement, education and training. PHCC’s notable achievements include: establishing a framework for the industry’s first apprenticeship system; championing the cause of safe, adequate sanitation to state legislatures; encouraging the invention of better plumbing appliances and fixtures; and spearheading education programs to keep pace with technological change. |
More than 3,500 contractor members and 70,000 technicians. |
None. | The annual national membership dues amount is $511. Special introductory membership fees are currently available. State and local dues of varying amounts also may be required in a member’s area. |
Call 800/533-7694, email naphcc@naphcc.org or visit online.
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Why you should join Membership also includes: an annual convention featuring networking, education and business-building resources; an online Community Network; exclusive affiliation with Partners for Professionalism’s co-branded products that include enhanced features, benefits and warranties to help better serve customers; and members-only arrangements with PHCC’s Preferred Service Providers for credit card processing, uniforms, business forms, websites, marketing services, etc. |
![]() Radiant Professionals Alliance |
Founded in 1994, the Radiant Professionals Alliance has been promoting radiant heating and cooling as comfortable, efficient and healthy on behalf of its network of dedicated members. These members include radiant and hydronics manufacturers, distributors, dealers, contractors, installers, designers and architects. Its purpose is to provide superior leadership and foster the awareness of radiant and hydronic technology through comprehensive education programs, technical products, codes and standards, and consumer awareness initiatives. In addition, the RPA serves as a clearinghouse of experience, ideas and information to further the objectives and sustain interest on behalf of the RPA members. The RPA also serves to facilitate communication and cooperation among those interested in the advancement of the radiant and hydronic heating and cooling industry, primarily in North America. |
About 500 members. | None. |
Manufacturer: Category 1 - $1,500, Category 2 - $3,000, Category 3 - $4,500; Distributor - $300; Dealer or contractor - $300; Associate - $300; Design professional - $300; Individual - $50; Organization - $50; and IAPMO Associate - $50. |
To reach Membership Director Alan Wald, call 909/472-4211, email alan.wald@iapmo.org, or visit online.
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Why you should join Members receive a discount on education, webinars and books. RPA staff includes a technical services director to assist members. Members have the opportunity to participate on committees that work on critical initiatives having direct impact on the industry. They also can serve on the RPA board of directors. Members are included in a Membership Resource Directory that consumers have access to on the RPA website. The RPA is also host to a manufacturer-based group called Hydronics Industry Alliance, Commercial. This dedicated group of major equipment manufacturers is working to ensure that the future of hydronics is solid and will continue to grow for many years to come. |
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