ar Clif Kid Zbar launches its first-ever Halloween mini bars By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:20:00 -0400 Sized for little hands, Zbar Halloween Minis are available in a 20-ct chocolate chip flavor. Full Article
ar Bobo's debuts LTO Nora Bar for charity By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:40:00 -0400 Bobo’s Limited Edition Chocolate Almond Brownie Bar ($32.88) is officially available on EatBobos.com to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Full Article
ar Mother-daughter duo creates 100% natural bars By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:35:00 -0400 100% natural Ziggy Bars are packed with essential nutrients and fiber and are a way to support digestive health. Full Article
ar Skout Organic, cookbook author partner on snack bar bundle By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:50:00 -0400 Skout is collaborating with cookbook author Caroline Chambers and her snack expert kids to launch Caro’s Beast Cookie Kids Bar, Caro Chambers bundle, and a bundle and book. Full Article
ar Three Wishes Cereal enters granola bar aisle By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Three Wishes Cereal is launching granola bars for the first time, in three nostalgic flavors. Full Article
ar Verb Energy bars flex onto GNC shelves By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:02:00 -0400 The caffeinated bar brand was one of six finalists in the store’s 2024 Next Big Thing competition. Full Article
ar Bobo’s adds fig bars to its line of oat-based snacks By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:49:00 -0400 The snack bars, made with whole-grain oats, are vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, kosher, and free from soy. Full Article
ar Fitcrunch debuts pumpkin spice muffin-flavored bars By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 The bars include a pumpkin spice-inspired base with chunks of white chocolate pieces, topped with graham cracker-flavored clusters and a gourmet drizzle. Full Article
ar Verb Energy innovates with bars that pack a punch By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 The performance bar brand recently won a GNC competition that landed its products on the store’s shelves across the country. Full Article
ar Aloha launches two flavors at Target stores By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:13:00 -0400 The plant-based bars feature 14 g of protein each and are made with organic ingredients. Full Article
ar RXBar releases Gingerbread bars for the holidays By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:23:00 -0400 The limited-time bars incorporate ginger, allspice, and other simple ingredients, with a total of 12 g of protein in each serving. Full Article
ar Three Wishes granola bars go against the grain By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:31:00 -0400 The company’s most recent introductions give health-minded snackers a range of grain-free options in bar form. Full Article
ar Siemens announces special offer for machine tools users with SINUMERIK CNC onboard By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 12:00:00 -0500 Siemens recently announced a limited-time offer, effective until May 31, 2017. Under this program, users of any machine tool with SINUMERIK CNC onboard will receive a variety of additional services, plus training and a 10% discount on spare parts orders. Full Article
ar The path of continuous improvement at Hearthside Food Solutions By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:35:00 -0500 In his 1954 compendium of writings, “Ideas and Opinions,” Albert Einstein said that “all knowledge of reality starts from experience and ends in it.” He put forth this scientific “fundamental truth” in connection to his predecessors Johannes Kepler and Galileo Galilei, tying it to the origins of modern science. Full Article
ar Hardy Process Solutions modular sensor systems for PROFIBUS-DP control systems By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 13:00:00 -0400 Hardy Process Solutions announced a new version of the HI 6600 Modular Sensor Systems for PROFIBUS-DP control systems. Full Article
ar Software solutions bring the connected warehouse to life By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 A warehouse management system (WMS) centers on software that supports day-to-day operations. WMS programs enable centralized management of a wide range of tasks, including tracking inventory levels and stock locations, order fulfillment, and shipping and receiving. Full Article
ar Thiele SYMACH Palletizers, integrated with Allen-Bradley control software By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:00:00 -0400 Thiele Technologies has announced that it soon will integrate Allen-Bradley control software on SYMACH Palletizers. Full Article
ar Forward Thinking About Baking Equipment Design By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:33:00 -0400 This past year has been an exciting one for the baking industry, especially in terms of the progress made on revising the ANSI/ASB Z50.2 Bakery Equipment Sanitation Standard (formerly known as the “BISSC Standard”). Representatives from across the baking industry, including bakers, bakery engineers, bakery equipment manufacturers and academics have come together to give their input on updating this standard. Full Article
ar The 2015 Dietary Guidelines: Are bakers prepared? By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Is it just me or does it seem like the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate came out just last week? Full Article
ar Preparing for the Affordable Care Act By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 The long and tortuous path to enacting and implementing President Obama’s signature achievement, the Affordable Care Act, has taken yet another twist. Full Article
ar ABA prepares for upcoming regulatory issues, Fall Policy Conference By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Many of us are asking ourselves where the summer went, and it is difficult to find a good answer. I hope you had some deserved downtime with family at some point. Full Article
ar ABA recaps its 2015 achievements, while preparing for 2016 By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 When 2015 began, most Washington, D.C. observers predicted more gridlock in Washington. Full Article
ar FDA provides guidance on dietary fibers By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:30:00 -0400 At long last, FDA has provided guidance on many dietary fibers. To be clear, the FDA announcement covers about 70–75 percent of common dietary fibers in use today, so more work needs to be done. Full Article
ar Atlantic Hurricane CENTER MIAMI FL AL182024 348 AM EST THU NOV 7 2024 .HURRICANE RAFAEL CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF Tropical Cyclone WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC Advisory FROM THE NA By www.nhc.noaa.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:48:23 +0000 000 WTNT83 KNHC 070848 TCVAT3 RAFAEL WATCH/WARNING ADVISORY NUMBER 15 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182024 348 AM EST THU NOV 7 2024 .HURRICANE RAFAEL CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FOR THE PRECISE LATERAL EXTENT OF WIND WATCHES AND WARNINGS ALONG THE COAST...AS WELL AS THE APPROXIMATE LATERAL EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THE PRECISE EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS CAN BE FOUND IN THE NWS NATIONAL DIGITAL FORECAST DATABASE HAZARD GRIDS. FLZ077-078-071000- /O.CAN.KNHC.TR.W.1018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ 348 AM EST THU NOV 7 2024 $$ ATTN...WFO...KEY... Full Article
ar Eastern Pacific Hurricane CENTER MIAMI FL EP092023 207 AM PDT MON AUG 21 2023 .Post-Tropical Cyclone HILARY CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF TROPICAL Cyclone WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC By www.nhc.noaa.gov Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:07:52 +0000 000 WTPZ84 KNHC 210907 TCVEP4 HILARY WATCH/WARNING ADVISORY NUMBER 20 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP092023 207 AM PDT MON AUG 21 2023 .POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE HILARY CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FOR THE PRECISE LATERAL EXTENT OF WIND WATCHES AND WARNINGS ALONG THE COAST...AS WELL AS THE APPROXIMATE LATERAL EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THE PRECISE EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS CAN BE FOUND IN THE NWS NATIONAL DIGITAL FORECAST DATABASE HAZARD GRIDS. CAZ043-048-050-055>058-060>062-065-087-088-358-362-366>383-548-552- 554-211015- /O.CAN.KNHC.TR.W.2009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ 207 AM PDT MON AUG 21 2023 $$ ATTN...WFO...LOX...SGX... Full Article
ar Tool Tips: Soldering near drywall By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Tool Tips—August 2018 Full Article
ar Tool Tips: Replacing broken shower arms By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Tool Tips—February 2019 Full Article
ar Tool Tips: Replacing faucet parts By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Tool Tips—March 2019 Full Article
ar Tool Tips: Good ears and a good flashlight By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Leaking fixtures can waste a lot of water and money. Full Article
ar Tool Tips: Stay Sharp By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Carry lengths of pipe in a standard cargo van and eliminate roof racks. Full Article
ar Tool Tips: Tightening shower arms By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 When installing a shower arm or hand held hose wall elbow, thread a ½" coupling onto the male ends and select the appropriate size pipe nipple to use as a lever. Full Article
ar Matt Michel: 11 ways to deal with price complaints in an inflationary economy By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Full Article
ar Gen Z wants technology, and skilled trades are rising to the challenge By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The current U.S. workforce is comprised of four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. But there’s one generation in particular that the skilled trades have their eyes on right now: Gen Z. Full Article
ar Unlocking the power of AI in digital marketing By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 AI is the cornerstone of innovation in home services, but its true essence is diverse and multifaceted. Bloomberg predicts AI will affect 40% of global job roles. AI's ripple effects will be consequential for paid and organic search. Full Article
ar Deepfakes are here: Here’s how plumbing and HVACR companies can prepare By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Did you know that it only takes 30 seconds to create a deepfake? Deepfakes are AI-generated media that can be made using any device. They can be used to spread misinformation and harm a plumbing and mechanical company's reputation. Full Article
ar Best practices for home services marketing through election season By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Every four years, the election season brings a natural decline in customer demand for services. Marketing costs rise as all channels become saturated with campaign spending, and consumer sentiment declines. Full Article
ar Aaron Salow: Data drives plumbing software trends in 2022 By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Not too long ago, the plumbing industry relied strictly on analog processes. Every job was manual, from installation and repair to dispatch, invoicing and accounting. In 2022, the plumbing profession now runs on advanced technologies that range from thermal-imaging leak detection to smart water heaters and trenchless pipe repair. Full Article
ar Smart plumbers embrace smart home plumbing technology By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ar Climate change, water scarcity concerns increase demand for leak detection and prevention products By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 There’s nothing worse than coming home to find a burst pipe or malfunctioning water heater has flooded your basement. It’s perhaps why leak detection and prevention products continue to become more popular each year. Full Article
ar PM Profile: Talking software trends with Sera Systems' Billy Stevens By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to sit down with Billy Stevens, founder and CEO of Sera Systems, a subscription software provider for the home service industry, to discuss current trends with contractor software. Full Article
ar Uponor opens new state-of-the-art Experience Center By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Uponor North America celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed Uponor Experience Center located at its regional headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota in September. Full Article
ar The AI and fintech lessons I learned while acquiring 14 PHVAC companies By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 As controller, my job essentially boils down to two things: support our branches and ensure that Leap Partners has the cash flow to fund further acquisitions. I want to share with you the three fundamental lessons I’ve learned to achieve these goals. Full Article
ar Peterman Brothers partners with Interplay Learning to standardize and scale technical training across service branches By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The partnership between Interplay and Peterman comes at a pivotal time as Peterman continues to expand its operations and scale its technical training efforts. Full Article
ar ServiceTitan announces partnership With Authority Brands By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The new integration will empower franchise owners to maximize business performance, grow profitably, and deliver a superior customer experience. Full Article
ar XOi Partners With Trades-Focused Consulting Group By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 The partnership connects XOi’s technology with Powerhouse’s training and insights, ensuring field service professionals are equipped with the resources they need for the jobsite. Full Article
ar Trimble opens Technology Lab at Florida A&M University, marking new HBCU collaboration By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 The lab includes a broad range of Trimble’s industry-leading geospatial and construction solutions. Full Article
ar Delta Commercial expands Architectural Design Series with new faucet and soap dispenser combos and concealed flush valves By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Like the rest of the series, the new products are constructed with high-quality materials and designed for easy installation and maintenance, making them an ideal choice for busy commercial settings. Full Article
ar General Pipe Cleaners' Gen-Ear LE leak detection system By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Gen-Ear LE can pinpoint water leaks in residential and commercial water lines – including problems in walls and under concrete slabs, swimming pools and hot tubs. Full Article
ar Carrier building automation system valves and actuators By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Carrier’s lineup of communicating peripherals for the i-Vu building automation system has been expanded to include smart valves with Characterized Control Valve (CCVT) technology and smart damper actuators. Full Article
ar KOHLER partners with Remedy Place, announces new ice bath By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The Ice Bath provides optional plumbing integration for easy filling and draining and is intended for both indoor and outdoor use. Full Article