As the Covid-19 pandemic has begun to spread across countries and industries, the commercial construction industry has found varied methods to adapt to changes in workforce, funding and supply chains. Yet those facing changes to their budgets and schedules still bear responsibility in ensuring possible recovery during what may be considered a force majeure event, typically acts Read more
Tim Ward
The Taco Family of Companies Executive Chairman and owner John Hazen White, Jr. has announced the promotion of Cheryl Merchant to Chief Executive Officer of the 100-year old, third generation family-owned company. Merchant, who joined Taco in 2019, was previously President of Global Operations. “During her time at Taco, Cheryl has proven herself a capable Read more
“The compact size makes it great for one-man operation – and it’s perfect for much of the work I do!” That’s Craig Casteen describing the lightweight JM-1000 Mini-Jet™ from General Pipe Cleaners. Owner of Casteen Plumbing & Repair in Rose Hill, NC, Casteen can find himself in some pretty tight spots. “There are lots of Read more
Makita’s new Impact XPS™ is the industry’s new leading line of bits and fastening accessories. The new Impact XPS insert and power bits are designed to handle the high-torque demands of professional users in all trades, lasting up to 90-times longer than standard bits. For plumbing and mechanical contractors, Impact XPS is ideal for fixture Read more
Mechanical Hub recently interviewed David Fink, President and Executive Director of The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI). Mr. Fink, a veteran of the plastics pipe industry, previously served as the Chairman of the PPI Board of Directors from 2017 to 2019, and has held a number of other leadership positions within the organization. PPI is Read more