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Bradman Lake to showcase equipment at Pack Expo

All Bradman Lake machinery has been specifically designed to meet today’s packaging challenges, improving flexibility and efficiency to increase profitability. 




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Announcing the 2022 SF&WB ‘Bakery of the Year,’ Hostess Brands

2022 Bakery of the Year, Hostess Brands, is seeing strong company growth amidst several leading initiatives related to sustainability, workforce development, and workplace safety.




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2022 Bakery of the Year: Hostess Brands brings the joy

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.




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Krispy Kreme celebrates Barbie's 65th with new doughnuts

Krispy Kreme is celebrating Barbie's 65th anniversary with four all-new doughnuts featuring unique designs and flavors inspired by Barbie.




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Kettle Brand debuts limited-time-offer Gochujang chips

The new flavor is available for a limited time starting this spring at retailers nationwide for an SRP of $5.29.  




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Small businesses across America join California Raisin Marketing Board to celebrate National Raisin Day

It’s National Raisin Day and the California Raisin Marketing Board has announced partnerships with small businesses across the country who are bringing baked goods featuring California Raisins to consumers.




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First global cacaofruit brand Cabosse Naturals to enable consumer brands to claim Upcycled Certified on pack

To support consumers in making conscious decisions, Cabosse Naturals has deepened its collaboration with the Upcycled Food Association.




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New breads from ALDI: L'oven, Simply Nature, lifeGfree brands

ALDI recently introduced a plethora of new breads, including bagels.




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Einstein Bros. Bagels gives reason to celebrate with new Party Bagels

If bagels are having a family reunion, the fun cousin just showed up.




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Food tech startup Better Brand announces plans to launch first low-carb product

Better Brand, Inc., a food tech startup, has announced plans to launch its first product, The Better Bagel—turning one of the most carb-heavy foods into the carb equivalent of ½ of an orange, or 1/5th of a banana.




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BetterBrands expands into U.S. retail stores

Food tech brand on mission to change the way consumers eat and enjoy food.




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BetterBrand expands its Better Bagel product offerings with two flavors

The producer has introduced The Pretzel and The Sesame flavors to the low-carb line.






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BetterBrand gets into the swing of fall things with Pumpkin Spice Better Bagel

The limited-edition bakery product marks the brand’s latest low-carb product launch.




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BetterBrand launches limited-edition Zedd x Jalapeno Cheddar Better Bagel

The low-carb producer has partnered with the Grammy-winning DJ on its new flavor.




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Bagel sales hold steady as BFY brands deepen connections

Bagels continue to tempt consumers, with better-for-you versions attracting attention and dollars.




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Bühler and Ardent Mills celebrate opening of new state-of-the-art mill in Florida

Swiss technology group Bühler and Ardent Mills celebrated the opening of Ardent Mills’ new Port Redwing Mill in Gibsonton, Florida. 




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Sweegen high-intensity sweetener brazzein

Sweegen is expanding its extensive sweetener portfolio in early 2022 with the zero-calorie, high-intensity sweetener brazzein.




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UpSnack Brands brings together Pipcorn, Spudsy

Pipcorn Heirloom Snacks and Spudsy announced that they have sold their assets to newly-formed UpSnack Brands.




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Brazi Bites waffles expands to Whole Foods

The waffles are available in three flavors, including the first-to-market savory Cheesy Waffle.




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Inventure Foods enters into licensing agreement with Vidalia Brands

Phoenix-based Inventure Foods expands its portfolio of brands by entering into a licensing agreement with Vidalia Brands of Glennville, Ga., to develop new snack line.




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ONE Brands brings Reese's peanut butter flavor to bars

ONE Brands is bringing Reese's peanut butter flavor to the protein bar aisle with the debut of its new Reese's Peanut Butter Lovers flavor-inspired protein bar.




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Brawny Bear, Pakka develop compostable packaging for bars

This product not only offers a healthy snack option, but also addresses the growing concern of packaging waste in India.




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Thiele SYMACH Palletizers, integrated with Allen-Bradley control software

Thiele Technologies has announced that it soon will integrate Allen-Bradley control software on SYMACH Palletizers.




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Why the construction industry is embracing inventory asset tagging

Contractors are a mobile breed — constantly on the move, from job to job. With so much shuffling around, there is more opportunity for human error — tools ending up on the wrong jobsite on the wrong day. When you have inventory tied up across different jobs, in the back of a work truck or van, or in a warehouse on a high shelf that’s rarely dusted, it’s easy for mistakes to be made.




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Celebrating the growth of women in the plumbing industry

The future for young women in this industry is now as bright as anyone wants it to be. If a young woman wants to work her way all the way up to the C-suite, the opportunities are there, and that is so exciting to see.




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Smart plumbers embrace smart home plumbing technology

The National Kitchen & Bath Association and John Burns Real Estate Consulting’s Kitchen and Bath Market Index Report released last fall shows continued demand for residential remodel services, despite the challenges facing the supply chain and ongoing price increases. In fact, the report shows that 89% of customers are shifting toward pricier items and high-end finishes. Among these increasingly popular higher-end products lies the growing customer desire for smart plumbing — Wi-Fi-connected, voice-activated and/or touchless — products.




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Mechanical contractors need to embrace new technology or get left behind

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke spoke with Chad Salge, vice president of virtual design and engineering at The Brandt Companies about its digital transformation journey.




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Peterman Brothers partners with Interplay Learning to standardize and scale technical training across service branches

The partnership between Interplay and Peterman comes at a pivotal time as Peterman continues to expand its operations and scale its technical training efforts.




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ServiceTitan announces partnership With Authority Brands

The new integration will empower franchise owners to maximize business performance, grow profitably, and deliver a superior customer experience.




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PM Profile: Leonard Valve’s David Brakenwagen

Earlier this year, Leonard Valve announced David Brakenwagen as its new chief executive officer. 




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Climate Control Group celebrates 75 years

IEC, a subsidiary of Climate Control Group, celebrated its 75th anniversary in October.




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Flowing forward: commercial pumps embrace sustainability for a greener future

With the world's focus on sustainability growing, plumbing engineers play a crucial role in adopting eco-friendly solutions. A major trend in commercial pump technology is the drive for efficiency and energy conservation. Find out how manufacturers are addressing environmental concerns and high energy costs.




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Six things that matter about your branding

Developing a strong brand can significantly impact your plumbing company by making it more familiar and less intimidating to consumers. This can lead to more calls and reduced marketing costs. Here are six important factors to consider when building a brand and brand image in your market.




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T&S Brass hand-wash sink packages

T&S offers two versatile hand wash sink options, each available in single or two-hole configurations, with both sensor and manual faucet options, providing flexibility to accommodate various installation requirements.




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Truck of the Month: The brand with the mystery man

After working together at a national plumbing franchise, Jeff Morgan and Bob Miller knew there had to be a better way to treat plumbers. So, in 1997, they decided to leave and start their own company, and Morgan Miller Plumbing was born.




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AERCO celebrates 75th anniversary

Since opening its first factory in Englewood, New Jersey 1949, AERCO has grown into one of the leading providers of reliable water heating and boiler solutions, the company says.




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Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing expands plumbing services throughout Dayton area

Initially, Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing was only offering plumbing services to homes as far north as Springboro from their Cincinnati office, but now they are hiring Dayton-based plumbers to serve the entire Miami Valley for water heater service, plumbing repairs, water softeners and water quality service, and more from their Dayton location. Initially, Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing was only offering plumbing services to homes as far north as Springboro from their Cincinnati office, but now they are hiring Dayton-based plumbers to serve the entire Miami Valley for water heater service, plumbing repairs, water softeners and water quality service, and more from their Dayton location. 




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Watts, Bradley co-sponsor Harry Warren networking and educational event for engineers in Orlando

The event also offered ASPE-accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs), enhancing participants' knowledge and professional development.




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NKBA celebrates 60 years; KBIS returns to Vegas

The National Kitchen and Bath Association had a monumental year in 2022. It kicked off with the first in-person Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) event since 2020. Last year also marked the 60th anniversary of the association and the 10th year since KBIS and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) joined forces to create what is now known as Design and Construction Week (DCW)’s NAHB Builders Show.




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Kohler introduces new wellness brand, Sprig

Kohler Co. recently introduced Sprig, a new wellness brand that elevates daily routines into premium self-care rituals. With countless breakthroughs in plumbing and a history of creating award-winning spa destinations, Kohler has used water to create transformative experiences for generations.




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Bradley sponsors ‘The Germ Chasers’ Hygiene Education Program for schools

Hands-on training supported over 2,200 students in The Philippines, Mexico and Thailand.




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Ranpak’s Cut’it!™ EVO Multi-Lid allows four unique branded lids on a single machine

Packaging solution automatically shortens cartons to match their highest point of filling and then glues a lid securely in place, reducing material usage and costs.




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Bradford White to purchase Keltech line of tankless electric water heaters

The Keltech acquisition will also begin a new partnership between Bradford White and Bradley.




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Nicole Krawcke: Doing good is good branding

Businesses don’t succeed in a vacuum — and that is true in all industries, including plumbing, HVAC and electrical contracting businesses. Thankfully, contracting business owners are not on their own and don’t have to learn to “reinvent the wheel.” There are a number of industry associations and best practice organizations available to help.




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Celebrating Women in the Plumbing Industry

As a writer covering HVAC and plumbing, I was often the only woman in the room. But that's changing, and more women are finding success in these industries. As Judaline Cassidy said, "Jobs don't have genders."




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ICC celebrates 30th Anniversary in 2024

Dive into 30 years of plumbing safety with the ICC! The code gurus celebrate their anniversary and sponsor "American Plumber Stories" to inspire future generations.




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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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For Your Health & Wellness: Obesity and the brain

Obese teenagers can have certain brain differences from their thinner peers -- changes that might signal damage from inflammation, a new, preliminary study suggests.




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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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Magid and CarbonX partner to co-brand Line of FR garments introducing Magid® FR by CarbonX®

National PPE manufacturer and distributor Magid has partnered with flame-resistant (FR) PPE and apparel company CarbonX to co-brand a line of FR garments that they’re calling Magid® FR by CarbonX®.