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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.

BLUE HAWK joins IMARK Group as founding member

May 13, 2019

Addition creates the largest member-owned and member-controlled global distribution network.

PMI members lobby Capitol Hill during Legislative Forum and Fly-In

May 10, 2019

PMI and its members also reiterated the need for congressional action in support of EPA WaterSense program funding, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and investments in America’s infrastructure.

Electric Eel celebrates 80 years

May 7, 2019

Electric Eel’s current product line includes a wide range of electric and gas powered sectional drain cleaning machines, drum style machines, high pressure water jetters and a full range of pipeline inspection camera systems and locators.

AIM/R Holds Inaugural Rep Advantage Program in 2019

May 2, 2019

The Association of Independent Manufacturers’ Representatives (AIM/R) held a new educational offering called AIM/R Rep Advantage (March 7 – 8, 2019) in Rosemont, Illinois. In comparison to the AIM/R Annual Conference, the program was a condensed 1.5-day, content-filled, and rep-only event.

Smith-Cooper International to merge with Anvil International

April 26, 2019

Anvil International (“Anvil”), a global designer, manufacturer and provider of high-quality products that connect and support piping systems, and Smith-Cooper International (“SCI”), a global designer and provider of branded, high-quality pipes, valves, and fittings, announced on April 26, they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge.

Taco Comfort Solutions names new sales representatives

April 25, 2019

The manufacturers' representatives will represent Taco in the Western and Southwestern regions.

A. O. Smith 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

A. O. Smith named a 2019 Energy Star partner of the year

April 23, 2019

A. O. Smith has been named a 2019 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its contribution and dedication to manufacturing high-efficiency water heaters.

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Groundbreaking Legionella prevention model reported

April 23, 2019

Fatal Legionnaires’ disease has escalated 550% in the past 15 years. A new analysis model reported in AIHA’s The Synergist offers help for facility owners and operators who, due to new standards, are now responsible for preventing this “quiet killer.”

March 2019 State Construction Employment 12-Month Change

Construction employment increases in 38 states from March 2018 to March 2019 ...

while 29 states add construction jobs between February and March.

April 20, 2019

Texas and West Virginia have biggest number and percent of annual job gains as Louisiana and Vermont lag; Washington has largest one-month gains, while Pennsylvania and Vermont experience worst losses.