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An aging population represents opportunities for plumbing and HVACR contractors

As the population grows older, there is a heightened need for affordable plumbing and HVACR systems that offer safety and accessibility.




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ServiceTitan launches Titan Intelligence, bringing AI to the trades

Several new ServiceTitan product updates and features powered by Titan Intelligence were also announced at Pantheon 2022




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PM Profile: MarginPoint

MarginPoint, a provider of mobile-enabled, collaborative inventory management and field management solutions, is focused on helping plumbing industry pros to manage inventory replenishment, optimize business processes and drive revenue. 




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PM Profile: Schedule Engine bridges the technology gap for plumbing contractors

Founded in 2017, Schedule Engine is a customer service support solution for home service contractors.




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The changing landscape of fire protection

The world is changing quickly, and transformative technologies are introducing new requirements for safety. 




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Codes Corner: Encouraging economic recovery

Amid one of the most impactful pandemics this nation has ever faced, one lesson that continues to be compounded is public buildings need to be updated to provide citizens with a sense of security in order to encourage an economic recovery. 




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Codes Corner: How code or specialty plumbing certification sets you apart as a contractor or engineer

I frequently speak at college campuses and trade apprenticeships. Whether it be to future engineers or contractors, my technical talks typically end up covering non-technical content, specifically career development. 




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The benefits of polymer piping systems for engineers and business owners

PEX's shape memory allows it to expand and shrink without compromising its integrity, making it highly resistant to damage in freezing conditions. This has proven to be a lifesaver in areas like Texas during unexpected mid-winter freezes.




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Best practices for managing finances

As Leap Partners' CFO I handle financial statements, acquisitions, and sales. Small businesses often find finance tasks overwhelming. I work with them daily, guiding them to secure their financial standing. Through this, I've learned about common financial trends and errors. Recently, I shared my insights with a friend.




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Kenny Chapman: Decision fatigue dragging you down?

When faced with decisions, we humans are wired to seek out patterns to help make our choices. However, when we're faced with countless decisions — many of which do not offer a pattern to follow — we tend to develop what's called "decision fatigue."




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Crafting a self-managing organization

 A concept gaining widespread interest is that of the self-managing company. The aim? To liberate leaders from operational minutiae, paving the way for strategic foresight and innovation.




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eBook | Emerging Trends Addressing the Global Water Crisis

Check out the ways in which these companies are getting involved, making changes and learn how you can too.




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Michael Carter of Virginia named PHCC’s Plumbing Instructor of the Year

For the past five years, Carter has been fulfilling his dream as an instructor at Gar-Field and currently has 80 students enrolled as first- and second-year students. 




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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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John Siegenthaler: Purging principles

Nearly all closed-loop hydronic heating and cooling systems are supposed to be filled with water or a mixture of water and antifreeze. The only intentional air in the system is that contained in the expansion tank.




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SupplyOne Expands Beyond U.S. with Acquisition of Crownhill Packaging

Customer segments serviced by Toronto-based Crownhill include public sector agencies, industrial products, consumer goods and e-commerce.




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How On-Demand Boxes Can Address E-Commerce and Sustainable Packaging Challenges

Right-sized, on-demand packaging solutions empower companies to optimize their processes, reducing waste and minimizing their carbon footprint.




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Advancements in Paperboard and Corrugated Packaging

Paperboard, corrugated and carton solutions have been a key area of focus for manufacturers due to their dependability and ease of use. This focus has resulted in key innovations regarding environmental responsibility and design investments.




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FDA: Some PFAS Used for Food Packaging No Longer Being Sold in United States

In 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration obtained commitments from manufacturers to cease sales for food contact use of grease-proofing substances that contain certain types of PFAS.




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Cascades Debuts Fresh GUARD EnVision™ for Complete Egg Packaging Solution

Both attractive and sturdy, this eco-designed packaging offers robust protection while opening impactful visual possibilities. Its sleeve openings and high-quality printing area break the mold of the traditional format.




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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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Morrisons Best Bacon Increases Shelf Appeal with Help of New Packaging

Morrisons wanted to reduce supply chain and material costs and to improve the customer experience, aiding navigation for shoppers in-store and improving on-shelf availability in order to increase sales. 




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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: How are you judging your staff’s performance?

With every new consulting client, I begin our work by asking the following: “How are you judging your staff’s performance?”




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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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Julius Ballanco: Plumbing for aging in place

The baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age, and many are planning to age in place. As the body ages, the use of plumbing fixtures changes. The aging body no longer has the strength and flexibility of the younger body.




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Lessons learned cataloging old pumps in the Catskills

I spotted a story in the newspaper last year that made me smile with a memory that was bittersweet. 




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Voting begins for ISHN's 2020 Readers' Choice Awards

Help ISHN recognize innovative safety products by voting in our 8th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting is under way and closes at 11:49 p.m. EST on May 31, 2020.




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Maintaining worker safety on the packaging line

 Protecting them from on-the-job injuries goes hand in hand with a facility’s success. To maintain productivity levels and revenue, you must minimize workplace hazards.




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Critical safety protocols for operating lifting and rigging equipment

Delve into the critical guidelines and practices underpinning safe industrial operations, along with the potential consequences of overlooking them.




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Workplaces are often mismanaging mental health risk – here’s how

Managers may not always be in the best position to detect subtle signs of mental distress or provide immediate support for employees experiencing severe depression or anxiety. 




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How are electric vehicles changing material handling?

Electric vehicles are most commonly advertised as passenger vehicles, designed to help the average commuter reduce their carbon footprint and pay less at the pump. But they're making their way into the commercial sector in the form of heavy equipment electric vehicles. How are EVs changing material handling?




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Changing safety culture via VPP: How one roofing company achieved OSHA recognition

Evans Roofing Company, Inc., with its subsidiaries Charles F. Evans (union) and CFE, Inc. (non-union), is a building envelope contractor licensed in 46 states. Charles F. Evans and CFE, Inc. are the only commercial roofing and wall panel contractors to hold the VPP STAR mobile work force designation.




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Workers play a greater role in managing risks

Mobile EHS software is improving workplace health and safety programs by disseminating critical tasks – like incident reporting – and making EHS a part of everyone’s job. Now every employee has the ability to feed real-time information on workplace risks directly into a centralized location.




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OSHA begins heat safety initiative, plans to hire compliance officers

OSHA is implementing an enforcement initiative on heat-related hazards, developing a National Emphasis Program on heat inspections, and launching a rulemaking process to develop a workplace heat standard.




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Converging causes contribute to most incidents

How many times in workplaces are new employees rushed into jobs to fill vacancies or meet high demands or deadlines?




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OSHA begins national emphasis program to prevent workplace falls

BLS data shows that of the 5,190 fatal workplace injuries in 2021, 680 were associated with falls from elevations, about 13 percent of all deaths.




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Understanding and managing freefall distances

In this article, we'll guide you through the importance of accurately calculating fall distance and maintaining necessary clearance to avoid injuries.




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Managing your boss

Successfully managing a difficult boss is a challenge but often feasible. First, you should try to understand the reasons for your boss’ difficult behavior. Assuming your boss generally behaves in a fairly reasonable manner, and that his/her difficult behavior seems to be a result of stress overload rather than his/her character, chances are good that the behavior can be modified.




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The psychology behind colors and symbols in safety messaging

Colors and symbols can affect our emotions, cognition, and actions, and their strategic implementation improves safety outcomes.




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WeighPack unveils automated coffee bagging system




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EndFlex engineers customizable robotic pick and place cells

The latest addition to EndFlex’s lineup of case and tray packing machines is the PKR modular pick and place cell with delta robot. 




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Beverage packaging trends prompt flexibility from coding equipment

Sustainability and on-the-go consumption are among the key packaging influencing coding technology as these solutions look to support high line speeds and varying pack sizes.




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Plastic bottling systems keep pace with sustainable packaging trends

As the beverage industry works toward tackling environmental degradation, experts highlight how sustainable packaging efforts are having an impact on plastic bottle manufacturing.




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Filling Technology keeps pace with changing beverage landscape

With market trends, SKU proliferation, and more, impacting filler technology, experts highlight how technological advancements work to address issues from sustainability to product safety.




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Beverage packaging providers utilize latest technology

Experts share insights on coding technology for beverage packaging.




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Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop partner with Arizona Bowl

The Arizona Bowl, which brings together teams from the Mountain West Conference and Mid-American Conference each year, announced a multi-year sponsorship deal, titling the event the “Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Presented by Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop,” to air at 2:30pm MST on Dec. 28. 




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Hennessy introduces new packaging

Hennessy announced new designs for the packaging for Hennessy Very Special (V.S). The updates, which represent the greatest evolution to the V.S packaging in a decade, the company says.




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Barritt’s Ginger Beer mixer line

Barritt’s Ginger Beer, from Barritt’s Beverages International Ltd, is celebrating 150 years of its ginger beer with the launch of a vibrant new mixer line, as well as a brand refresh inspired by Bermuda’s pastel-colored houses.




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Bud Light releases NFL team packaging

To make it easier than ever to rep your favorite teams, Bud Light has released its 2024 lineup of fan-favorite NFL team packaging, displaying full-bleed team colors and prominent team logos.