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Truck of the Month: Maloney Plumbing, Phoenix

Retro look, with modern flare

May 20, 2019

Maloney Plumbing was founded by William “Duke” Maloney and his wife, Mary Maloney, in May 1964 after the couple gave up farming in Idaho to move to Phoenix.

PM Profile: Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group’s Mark-Hans Richer

Ed McMenamin

May 20, 2019

Moen made a splash this winter when it announced an investment in Silicon Valley-based startup Nebia.

John Manderson Honest John McDonald, III

In memory of John McDonald, Formerly of Brock McVey and ASA Past President

May 17, 2019

The Board of SWA and ASA deeply regret to inform you of the passing of one of ASA Past Presidents John McDonald (formally of Brock-McVey in Lexington KY).

Legendary contractor, columnist and author Dave Yates joins BNP Media Plumbing/Mechanical Group

May 16, 2019

BNP Media’s Plumbing & Mechanical Group, which includes the industry-leading business-to-business brands Plumbing & Mechanical, Supply House Times and PM Engineer, recently announced industry icon Dave Yates has joined the group’s all-star roster of columnists.

Hardware Report: Materials costs rise for 62% due to tariffs

Fictiv’s 2019 State of Hardware Report finds tariffs add cost and complexity for product teams already struggling to get to market.

May 15, 2019

To overcome these added challenges, the survey shows teams have instituted tariff engineering measures such as a reliance on local manufacturers for product assembly and new manufacturing platforms.

Kitchen and Bath Market Index forecasts strong growth and a positive outlook for industry

May 15, 2019

National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting have partnered on the Kitchen and Bath Market Index (KBMI), a barometer of the business health of the industry.

Boiler piping kit from Webstone

May 15, 2019

Webstone’s Hydro-Core Complete Near Boiler Piping Kit was designed in partnership with Lochinvar for its Noble NKB080, NBK110 and NBK150 boilers.

A.O. Smith commercial gas water heater

May 15, 2019

The A. O. Smith Cyclone Mxi is a commercial gas water heater that combines an advanced internal helical coil heat exchanger and up to 500,000 Btu input for high efficiency energy transfer.

Dodge Momentum Index dips in April

May 14, 2019

The Dodge Momentum Index fell 0.5% in April to 144.3 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 145.1.

Success Group International reveals new performance management system at San Antonio Expo

Turnkey program developed to help member contractors retain the employees they have in a talent-deficient industry.

May 14, 2019

Success Group International (SGI) recently held its spring 2019 Expo at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Nearly 450 companies and 1,500 people attended the event.