White Papers

Gastite CSST White Paper

Gastite
For nearly three decades, contractors have used corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) instead of black pipe in residential installations. Now, they’re seeing the benefits of using CSST over black pipe for commercial installations.

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What is Dezincification?

Jomar
For decades our industry has been encouraged to specify bronze valves as an alternative to brass valves in applications where dezincification may be a threat. Jomar Valve and its Italian manufacturing partner Fratelli Pettinaroli SpA have introduced a valve that is hot forged brass and also has dezincification resistance characteristics.

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Value of a Web-Based Storefront

Activant
Today, Web-based storefronts make it possible to serve customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Distributors who don’t offer the convenience of a Web-based storefront will lose customers. Distributors who do will gain ground in an increasingly competitive industry.

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Lean Principles In Distribution and Supply Chains

Howard W. Coleman & Jack McGowan
Some recent client engagements have brought to mind Einstein’s quote – “Doing the same thing over and over expecting different results, is insanity”.
Whether forced to, or by choice, some major corporate entities are ...

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Thermostatic Mixing Valve Case Study

Bradley Corporation
The Philadelphia Eagle’s new state-of-the-art training facility, NovaCare Complex, opened to fanfare in spring of 2001. The complex is used year-round,
because it houses administrative offices, physical therapy and ...

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Lime Scale Accumulation: The Energy Thief

Lochinvar
Water is used in a wide range of commercial applications. Every day, businesses and facilities heat water to serve the needs of their customers and patrons. While restaurants, laundromats, hotels and car washes all require ...

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Unlimited resources...endless possibilities

Global Stainless Supply
Have you ever been into, or driven past, a Galleria shopping center and considered the concept? The opportunities available to consumers are endless. It epitomizes one stop shopping ...

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A Guide to Water Coolers and Drinking Fountains

Elkay
When it comes to supplying and stocking the right commercial plumbing
fixtures, it is important to choose high-quality equipment that is well-suited for its intended use and meets the needs of all your ...

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Taco Offers Revolutionary Hydronic System Design Software

Taco
Faster. Easier. Smarter. That pretty much sums up Taco’s new FloPro Designer Software. This revolutionary new design tool is available only to Taco FloPro Team members, and is the fast, easy and smart way to ...

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How to Ensure Seismic Code Compliance
Anvil International
Mechanical contractors can perform another valuable service to their clients by working closely with them to assure full compliance under newly adopted requirements issued by the International Building Code ...

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eF Series Water Heaters
Bradford White
Bradford White’s eF Series have remarkable thermal efficiency ratings as high as 99.1% -- an unprecedented statistic that makes this line of commercial water heaters the most efficient in its class. In addition to this remarkable ...

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DDI's Inform - Total Business Solution, white paper
DDI System
The one integrated system that will transform your business operations. DDI System provides the automation you need and delivers a quick return on your software investment. ...

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Condensing Tankless Water Heaters
Noritz
Noritz America Corp., the #1 manufacturer in tankless technology has just
announced another addition to its 2008 tankless water heater line for
residential applications. Global warming has become ...

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Water Supplies & Gas Plumbing Products
BrassCraft, a  Masco company
BrassCraft®, a Masco Company, is an international corporation headquartered in Novi, Michigan with manufacturing and distribution facilities around the globe. ...

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Bemis Toilet Seats
Bemis
At Bemis Manufacturing Company we have been working hard to ensure that our products and processes adhere to the very highest environmental standards. We go beyond what’s required by laws and ...

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