Illinois

Uponor Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Sioux Chief Manufacturing

APPLE VALLEY, Minn., Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Uponor, Inc., a leading supplier of plumbing, fire sprinkler and radiant heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial spaces worldwide, has filed suit against Missouri-based Sioux Chief Mfg. Co., in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,146,225. The patent generally relates to Uponor's pioneering invention of the ProPEX® Rings with a leading-edge chamfer and integral stop edge. According to the suit, Sioux Chief violated Uponor's patent when it introduced new clamping rings with its PowerPEX™ F1960 Ring with Stop.

Leading HVAC Contractor, Tempco Heating and Air Conditioning, Now Providing Air Conditioning Service in Schaumburg, IL

Tempco HVAC Schaumburg

Schaumburg, IL (PRWEB) April 25, 2012 -- Chicagoland HVAC Contractor Tempco Heating and Air Conditioning, has expanded their service area to now include heating and air conditioning service in Schaumburg, IL. Headquartered in Arlington Heights and already having established such a strong presence in this area, Tempco decided it was time to target other areas in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Being the largest center of economic development in the state if Illinois after Chicago, Schaumburg was the next logical place for Tempco to aim their business.

For those individuals who are looking for new air conditioning installation in Schaumburg, pre-existing system maintenance, or any other HVAC need, Tempco Heating and Air Conditioning is now both ready and willing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to service these needs, and just in time for summer. Hot weather is just around the corner in the Chicagoland area and it’s about that time when the residents of Schaumburg are turning their furnaces off and their air conditioners on.

Crawford Company - Monoxivent Expands, Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony

Crawford Company Monoxivent

Quad Cities Illinois - Iowa (PRWEB) April 20, 2012 -- Crawford Company is expanding its manufacturing facility and will host a groundbreaking ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 11 am, April 20, at 1306 Mill St. in Rock Island's Sunset Industrial Park.

The company will be adding a 20,000-square-foot building to accomodate a commitment to grow its manufacturing division, Monoxivent. Crawford's other divisions will maintain space within existing buildings. The expansion will bring the cumulative facility size to 67,000-square-feet on 3.63 acres.

"Our sales volume has grown over the years and we have been challenged for space on our production floor," President Bob Frink said. "This new addition will allow us to become more effective and efficient."

Valley Fire Protection Acquires Assets of Old World Plumbing, Inc.

Valley Fire Protection

Batavia, IL (PRWEB) March 20, 2012 -- Valley Fire Protection is pleased to announce that, effective today, it has acquired the assets of Saint Charles, Illinois-based Old World Plumbing, Inc.

“We are very excited to add the Old World name, personnel and equipment to the Valley family,” said Valley Fire CEO Tom Hartel. “We believe that Old World’s traditional customer base will find that Old World is as good as ever — if not even better — in coming weeks and months. And we expect Valley Plumbing’s traditional customers to be delighted by the top-notch service and new technologies that Old World will bring to them.”

Old World Plumbing has a sterling reputation, as evidenced by its Better Business Bureau accreditation and the glowing reviews it has received on Angie’s List. Old World was founded eight years ago, but former Old World owners Derek Cepolski and Jeremy Shouse have decades of plumbing experience that they will be bringing to Valley as they relocate to Valley’s Batavia headquarters. These two experienced, entrepreneurial plumbers will head up the expanded Old World Plumbing team.

Sundberg Kicks Off National Expansion With Openings of New Headquarters, Logistically Centric Mega Warehouses

Sundberg HVAC parts

CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sundberg, a leading provider of more than 75,000 unique brand name appliance and HVAC parts, is kicking off its "2nd Century" coast-to-coast expansion initiative in Chicago with the opening of a new headquarters facility and two state-of-the-art warehouses.

Founded in 1912, Sundberg has invested millions in the development of two world-class, logistically centric warehouses: a 110,000-square-foot facility that shares the company's headquarters location at 5852 W. 51st Street, as well as its first-ever warehouse operation on the city's north side, at 2627 N. Western Avenue.

1-800-PLUMBING Number Eliminates the Search for a Plumber in the Bloomington, IL Area

1-800-PLUMBING

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PLUMBING is seeing continued growth in 2011 as plumbing companies search for new strategies to provide a competitive advantage. Since 1-800-PLUMBING is not a franchise, both new and well-established plumbing companies are able to benefit from using the number. There is no need for a company to adopt a new name to utilize this powerful branding strategy. With 1-800-PLUMBING, an independent plumbing company can continue to operate the way they always have, but they can integrate "1-800-PLUMBING" into their company in a manner that is most efficient for their operation.

Kenmore® Revolutionizes Water Quality in Homes

Kenmore Water Quality

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With recent conversations and news highlighting water conditions, it's natural that Americans seek the highest in water quality in their homes. Today, the Kenmore® brand is offering a comprehensive, household approach to water solutions that together, make water at home cleaner and better tasting while extending the life of the home's appliances.  

Out of Work Joliet Plumber Promises New Jobs For Other Out of Work Plumbers

Joliet, IL October 23, 2011 -- C&J Services-go green is taking a new approach to growing their new business which is social media. Using social media goes against what many other Joliet plumbers have been doing for years before and has caught their eye.

Many plumbers in and around the Joliet, Illinois area have all but closed their doors due to current economic times, but that seems to be different for C&J Services-go green. Like a weekend in Vegas owner Jim Leipart has grown his plumbing services business by all but “betting the farm” on online marketing.

TDH Mechanical Announces New Website

TDH Mechanical Website Launch

CHICAGO, IL -- TDH Mechanical Inc, a family-owned Chicago HVAC contractor is proud to announce the launch of their brand new customer-focused website. The site was designed in response to the customers' growing desire for comprehensive online resources to give them greater information to help them choose the right HVAC contractor for their needs.

Miller Plumbing & Sewer Offers Power Rodding

Power Rodding by Miller Plumbing & Sewer

CHICAGO, IL -- Miller Plumbing & Sewer is happy to announce it is now offering power rodding to clients in Naperville and Downers Grove. Professional power rodding is the best way to unclog pipes in Chicago.An effective and routine drain cleaning practice, power rodding uses a steel cable outfitted with "teeth" that can cut through mud, tree roots, and other blockages.

Belleville Sewer Testing Using Smoke

Bellville Plumbing Sewer Test

BELLEVILLE, IL-- The city of Bellville Illinois will begin smoke testing of sanitary sewers on Monday, 21st of February and will continue for about a month. The smoke will not enter your home if your plumbing is good and water traps intended to keep out sewer gases contain water.

The city will be opening manholes and forcing smoke into the sewer lines in a couple of sections of east Belleville to see where it comes out. The testing identifies defects in the sewer lines, including any fresh water drainage still getting into the system.

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