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Navien announces NFB-C commercial fire-tube boiler

The NFB-C is available in two sizes: NFB-301C (301 MBH) and NFB-399C (399 MBH).




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John Siegenthaler: Variable speed circulators for boiler protection

 All boilers that burn hydrocarbon fuels such as natural gas, propane, oil or wood produce water vapor as a byproduct of combustion.




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John Siegenthaler: Air-to-water heat pumps offer more than ductless

Government planners, taking their queues from politicians and advocacy organizations, have steered the future of energy supply away from fossil fuels and toward renewably-sourced electricity. It’s happening on every level from the feds right down to local city councils.




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Creating a complete system to provide space heating, cooling, DHW and fresh air ventilation

The overall objective was to create a complete HVAC system, rather than just a heating + cooling system. The system would provide space heating, cooling, domestic hot water, and fresh air ventilation.




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Combining a wood-fired boiler with a hydronic distribution system

I’ve written many PM columns discussing how air-to-water and geothermal water-to-water heat pumps can be combined with hydronic delivery systems to deliver efficiency AND superior comfort. This combination is a great solution for many consumers.




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Comparing air-to-water versus ductless heat pump systems

I attended a conference hosted by the Building Performance Association and presented on air-to-water heat pump systems. Many professionals were interested in heat pumps, especially ductless air-to-air systems. One person mentioned the difficulty of finding qualified installers for air-to-water heat pumps and noted the higher cost compared to ductless air-to-air systems.





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5 ways to help your customers realize their dream shower

The consumer mindset around bathing is evolving to view showering as far more than a simple rinse to get clean, but rather as a time to relax, unwind and wash away the day-to-day stresses of life. In fact, consumers are making purchases to support this shift. According to a recent survey commissioned by GROHE, more than 65% of respondents are enhancing their time in the shower with various add-ons, such as soothing aromas, music and gentle rain shower products to elevate their “me time.”




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PM Profile: Canadian company brings first-ever recirculating shower to U.S. market

RainStick Shower co-founders Alisha McFetridge and Sean McFetridge share a longtime passion for water conservation. In 2019, the two began building the North American Market’s first water circulating shower. Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster sat down with Alisha McFetridge to dive into RainStick Shower’s backstory and plans for the future.




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Third Annual Bath & Kitchen Pro eBook

In the third edition of the Bath & Kitchen Pro eBook you’ll find both residential and commercial product and design trends, showroom display trends, economic indicators and more!




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Duravit builds the world's first climate-neutral ceramic plant in Canada

The decision to build the first CO2-neutral ceramic production facility in Canada is a significant investment for a sustainable future for the global brand and a vital step for climate neutrality by 2045.




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PPC Promotes Emily Leonczyk to Executive Director and Vice President

Leonczyk has served PPC since 2018, first as Director of Marketing and Communications followed by a promotion to Director of Operations. 




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Meyers Acquires Johnson Printing and Packaging Corporation via Asset Acquisition

Strategic move underscores Meyers’ commitment to expanding its footprint in the folding cartons sector.




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Mondi Acquires Schumacher Packaging to Expand Corrugated Footprint

The Acquisition will expand Mondi’s corrugated footprint in Western Europe and add complementary fiber-based products, focused on eCommerce and FMCG, to enhance its existing customer offering.




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Al Levi: Hire willing people, provide skills or pay the price

“Hire willing people and provide them the skills — as opposed to hiring spoiled, experienced people with skills and behavior problems.” 




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Bridging the gap with virtual training

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Zoeller’s state-of-the-art training facility, the Center for Excellence, has been drawing contractors, engineers and distributors in for product training over the past five years. 




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Canadian farmer finds nest egg with fire tube boilers

When HVAC work needs to be completed for agriculture applications in Ontario, Canada, Gleeson Plumbing & Heating has a reputation of delivering impressive results time and time again. 




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Water safety in DHW recirculation

Domestic hot water recirculation system design is a hot topic in our industry, for good reason. 




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Nicole Krawcke: Plumbers can do their part to protect water for future generations

As the water receded from Lake Mead this past year, all the major news headlines focused on the human remains it revealed. Very rarely did any mention the ecosystem in crisis as trees, fish and other aquatic creatures, birds and other species are dying out as they are left out to dry.




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Contractors should prioritize giving back to their communities

Generosity is the new marketing. In this era of social media, charitable companies can earn an enhanced brand reputation as being a “good” company and will make people want to do business with them.




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Justin Jacobs: Does your direct mail marketing need a touch-up?

Direct mail hits on the high points that anyone would want from an effective marketing campaign: Print builds trust more easily than digital ads. 




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Marketing Magic: How contractors can get the most out of their fleet graphics and branding

According to a white paper authored by venture capital firm ARD Ventures, each fleet vehicle, on average, receives between 30,000 -70,000 impressions daily. 




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Hernan Charry: 4 overlooked mistakes plumbers make in their SEO strategy

Plumbers and their customers are living in a digital age, which means more potential clients are finding a plumber online via Google searches. If more customers are finding plumbers on Google, then it is important that you take the right steps to ensure you are the plumber they find. 




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Dan Holohan: The magic of the simple air vent




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Saving a culture: Going from worst to first

U.S. Navy Captain Mike Abrashoff was given command of the USS Benfold at age 36, making him the youngest commanding officer in the Pacific fleet. His challenge was daunting: the destroyer with 310 sailors was a notable loser, with low morale and the highest turnover in the Navy. Many safety and health pros early in their careers face the challenge of establishing their credibility.




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ISHN reveals all 30 category winners from its first-ever Readers’ Choice Award Contest

Thousands of Industrial Safety & Hygiene News subscribers jumped online to vote in ISHN’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards between March 1 and May 1, 2013. The results are in, and ISHN Publisher Randy Green has released the list of winning entries.




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Healthcare facilities gain expert help in meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements

Hospitals, clinics and related medical centers can now choose from four new onsite consulting services introduced by  J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.




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Innovations in workplace first aid

One of the major challenges in workplace safety is that people tend to think they’re invincible at work. This means they’re less likely to take the time to properly prepare for an emergency.




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2024's "Dirty Dozen” unsafe employers revealed

The National COSH announced the 2024 “Dirty Dozen” list of employers who put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe practices.




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Casella launches enhanced high flow air sampling pump

Casella has launched an enhanced version of its Vortex3 high flow pump, designed to simplify asbestos and air sampling.




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Why is respiratory protection one of OSHA’s most cited standards?

One of the most common OSHA violations is respiratory protection. Let’s dive into why and what’s required to be compliant.




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Focus on ASHRAE standards for dust collection and indoor air quality

Learn about two specific air filtration and dust collection standards set by ASHRAE to guide you in establishing air quality programs.




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Sensidyne launches Gilian Go-Cal Pro air flow calibrator

Sensidyne® launches Gilian® Go-CalTM Pro, an advanced portable air flow calibrator designed to revolutionize precision calibration on the jobsite.




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Best practices for indoor air sampling at work

To support effective monitoring and compliance with safety standards, this article provides an overview on best practices for air sampling at work.




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New bipartisan bill aims to enhance EPA's oversight of indoor air quality

The proposed legislation would direct the EPA to establish a list of indoor contaminants and voluntary guidelines.




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Business continuity and fire safety top of agenda for European chemicals giant

OXEA, part of the Oman Oil Company, is a leading chemicals manufacturer with operations around the globe. Its specialist products go towards making high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, printing inks and plastics.




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Touchless app for health screenings and contact tracing helps protect millions of dollars in bids for Ampirical

Many companies are still refining how they’ll safely bring employees back to the office. Yet not every business can operate with a 100 percent remote workforce. For some, essential employees need to be onsite at all times. Ampirical is one of those businesses.




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Workers must feel safe: Those going back to work are risking their lives

As the U.S. has begun to reopen with the coronavirus continuing to affect the country six months after many shelter-in-place mandates developed, workers across a multitude of industries — from manufacturing plants to agriculture to meat processing — are getting sick.




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Protective Industrial Products, Inc. acquires Primax Manufacturing & Trading Inc.

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (“PIP®”), a leading supplier of hand protection and PPE to the industrial, construction, and retail markets, proudly announces the acquisition of Primax Manufacturing & Trading, Inc. (“Primax”) and its innovative Caiman® brand, headquartered in La Mirada, CA. PIP® is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity (“Audax”).




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A + A 2021 to be a hybrid trade fair experience

The OSH industry looks forward to A+A as a physical trade fair in autumn 2021. This is confirmed by the exhibitor registrations received to date. From October 26 – 29, 2021 over 1,000 companies will showcase their products, solutions and global innovations to predominantly European visitors at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.




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Blackline Safety reports 50% growth in fire-hazmat business

Blackline Safety Corp. has announced a 50% increase in its fire-hazmat personal and area gas monitor business in the last year alone.




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Hazchem Safety launches industry-first sustainable coverall

This industry-first innovation offers a carbon footprint saving of 3.7kg CO2e per coverall.




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Casella launches free webinar series focusing on environmental hazard monitoring

The schedule of free-to-attend, accessible webinars cover Casella’s core areas of expertise, including workplace monitoring for noise, environmental boundary, hand and arm vibration, and asbestos sampling.




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Dollar General OSHA settlement requires corporate-wide safety investments in stores nationwide

The retailer has struggled for years to comply with OSHA safety regulations





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Best practices for preventing electrical fires in 2020

In 2018 alone, there were 103,600 recorded incidents in commercial buildings. Electrical malfunctions are a leading cause of these events, and they cost businesses $373,400,000 in 2018.




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Light the fireworks: It’s Independence Day for Bulwark®

Bulwark, the world’s largest flame-resistant (FR) apparel brand, was recently sold to Redwood Capital Investments, LLC, marking a new era for the company as it transitions into a stand-alone workwear organization.




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Safety lessons from California warehouse fires

California has had its fair share of fires over the years, especially the wild variety. This year’s wildfires have already burned more than 1 million acres, and nearly a dozen are still ablaze.  Now, the Golden State is facing an uptick in warehouse fires in some of its biggest and most populated cities, including Oakland, Carson and El Sereno.




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OSHA cites Stanley Black+Decker for safety failures after electrical arc fire

Agency says manufacturer could have prevented an electrician from suffering severe burns during an electrical arc blast if required safety standards were followed.




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ASSE looking for new Executive Director

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is seeking a new Executive Director (ED), a position based in Park Ridge, Illinois and one that reports to the organization’s President and its Board of Directors. Founded in 1911, ASSE has a global membership of more than 36,000 safety, health and environmental practitioners worldwide. ASSE advocates on behalf of its members while also providing robust professional development, training and networking opportunities. ASSE has an annual budget of approximately $18M, staff of 75, and operates a robust network of 152 chapters in the United States and internationally.




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Diversified Fall Protection appoints Gabe Galvan as EBM Design Director West

Galvan brings 31 years of earned expertise to DFP, primarily in California, with eight years as an SIT surveyor.




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DragonWear tech shirt

DragonWear’s Pro Dry® Tech LS Shirt is designed to keep you protected from the sun while staying comfortable and dry.