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Maximizing
profit in a tight economy
BY AL SCHWARTZ
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that if you
are in business and reading this publication, you are in it to make a
profit. I've never met anyone in this industry (or in most others
industries, truth be told) who was working at it for fun or some noble
purpose other than the profit motive. After all we are capitalists. We
take our money and invest it in a venture that, we sincerely hope, will
provide profits and a "return" on our investment.
There are other benefits to the capitalistic model, not the least of
which is providing livelihoods to your employees and their families. As
well, the purchasing of materials, vehicles, maintenance on said
vehicles, office space, furniture, computers and other consumables all
flow from the single adventure we call business. In other words, at
least today, business is what makes America tick.
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Merry
Christmas, Happy Hanukah and a Happy New Year
CHICAGO — The staff at CONTRACTOR magazine and our
supplements, Radiant Living magazine and Green Mechanical Contractor
magazine, wish you, your families, your employees, co-workers and
colleagues peace and joy during this holiday season.
It’s easy to get caught up in technology and the intricacies and
aggravations of running a business, but it’s really all about the
people we meet and work with on a daily basis. The
plumbing-heating-cooling industry is blessed to be filled with really
nice people
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Daflure
Heating merges with O. L. Jacobs & Sons
HARRISBURG, PA. – Justin McClure, president and CEO of
Daflure Heating, Cooling and Solar, one of Harrisburg’s oldest and
most respected residential and light-commercial mechanical contractors
specializing in HVAC, geothermal and solar systems, announces the
completion of a merger and long-term acquisition of commercial
industrial mechanical services provider O.L. Jacobs’ and Sons, Inc.
Both Daflure and O.L. Jacobs are privately-held, family-owned companies
based in Central Pennsylvania. The acquisition signifies a strategy for
growth and expansion between two independent entities with similar
cultural philosophies that stress client responsiveness; advocate
innovative solutions to technical challenges; and provide ongoing
professional development.
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Inspiring
words from Gen. Colin Powell
BY CANDACE ROULO
My first Greenbuild Conference & Expo was a success —
I was able to explore current sustainable HVAC and plumbing products and
meet with industry professionals. Besides networking and learning about
products, the highlight of the conference was having the opportunity to
attend Retired Gen. Colin Powell’s keynote address with a message of
leadership and optimism for the future, which he delivered to a crowd of
approximately 10,000 people.
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Mike
McLaughlin of Southland Industries to present at AHR Expo
IRVINE, CALIF. — Southland Industries, a nationwide
design-build mechanical engineering, construction and service firm,
recently announced that Mike McLaughlin, preconstruction leader, will
speak at a forum at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas, Jan. 31.
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Grundfos
Pumps Corp. announces the launch of its Facebook Fan page
OLATHE, KAN. — Grundfos Pumps Corp. today announced
the launch of its corporate Facebook Fan page with an initial focus on
promoting the company’s product, programs, services and events. This
is the company’s first step into the virtual world of social media.
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