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Mary Jo Martin

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Current Issue

Updated for December on 12/12/11

Easyflex brings real and flexible solutions to the market
After years of first-hand experience with mechanical and fire protection, Seung I. Oh recognized a need for flexible piping solution for water and gas distribution, which led him to found Kofulso in South ... >> More
Load sharing, controls the solution for Florida Mansion
Tampa Bay — When a large mansion was under construction here seven years ago, the local paper announced that it was being built for Oprah Winfrey. It was an easy mistake to make, given the ... >> More
The outlook ahead for wet heat
As we’re in the process of closing out 2011 here at Foley Mechanical, I took some time to reflect on 2011. We’re ending the fourth quarter on an upswing and had a positive year. Gross revenues stayed ... >> More
Four new bath trends to watch
2012 is here—which means it’s time for those of us in the kitchen and bath industry to start looking at new sources of design inspiration and the latest product trends (cringe). Hearing the word “trend” ... >> More
State customers experience high-speed racetrack thrills
State Water Heaters has teamed up with Ward Burton and the Richard Petty Driving Experience to provide some pedal-to-the-metal, high-speed adventures for customers at a number of racetracks ... >> More

Are we ‘normal’ or just accustomed to strange ways?

Having just finished the holidays, we are all probably reminded that our family is a great part of our lives and that we all need to spend more time with them. As they say, “Life is too short and then you ... >> More

Where is your mindset for 2012?

As I review the last several years of my 40+ year career, I encourage you to create a more positive attitude and to look for solutions to improve your success in these tough economic times. ... >> More

Action steps for business and life
Being “skinny” is a goal for many in weight loss. Yes, I know that skinny is a relative term and is hard to define. It varies for each person and depends on our perceptions. What one person would consider ... >> More
The lighter side of OSHA
When most of us hear the word OSHA, we instantly conjure up images of ticket-writing cops invading our workplace. And these aren’t the $35 tags that grace our windshield when we linger in a parking ... >> More

2012 PVF sector poised for record performance

The 2012 PVF sector’s performance potential is poised for the best record ever generated by this energy, power and expansion-anticipated flow control infrastructure. ... >> More

MDM Supply is a big success story
Hello Readers and welcome back once again to “Martin’s Corner” to help me kick off the new year of 2012 in a big way! I’m hoping that everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season — and enjoyed all the ... >> More