PL snack and bakery lines have moved beyond the basic and bargain-basement to go toe-to-toe with big-brand offerings.

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Booming construction and remodeling boosts the industry.

Nonresidential construction - education, healthcare, hospitality, etc. - keeps the industry afloat.

Positive attitude prevails despite faltering economy.

Plumbing and mechanical contractors are making the most out of a down economy.

Contractors are working on internal processes to prepare for an improving economy.

Contractors focus on marketing, sales training and business diversification to get more work.

Housing sales gain ground and green construction continues to grow.

Just over a third of respondents reported increased revenue last year from 2012.

The company started with a 100-year-old family cookie recipe, passed down through generations.

In preparation for cookie season, the late-night bakery is offering Insomniacs warm, indulgent flavors.

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Indiana's largest microbrewery embraces the sun.

Dual Solar TubingTiteflex Corp.’s FlexSure Division introduces FlexSure Dual Solar Tubing, a new method of connecting solar panels and a hot water storage tank - supply and return lines are

Solar thermal systems have plenty in common with traditional hydronic heating systems.

Which hydronic heat emitters work bestwith solar thermal systems?

Working displays educate dealers and consumers.

New products for solar thermal applications.

Education and training to keep you up-to-date on the solar thermal industry.

Combining the attributes of solar thermal collectors and a wood-gasification boiler.

An Ohio K-12 school’s solar thermal system helps educate students on sustainable building practices.

New products for solar applications.

Data loggers can help installers maintain and repair systems easier.

Determining the payback period of a solar thermal system will help close the sale.

After 30 years, it was time for a solar refresh.

Allen’s Plumbing continues to be at the forefront of solar thermal technologies in Hawaii.

Drainback systemThe Solar Usage Now SUN Equinox is an unpressurized and direct drainback solar system based on a storage tank concept different from usual systems. The system is virtually maintenance-free

Ten projects feature solar thermal systems.

Mounting solar panels at the proper angle is critical in maximizing system performance.

Kentucky homeowners are beginning to look at solar to lower their energy costs.

Solar thermal products from STR Spring 2012.

Manufacturers are reducing costs of systems to remain competitive with other energy sources.

Eastern Mennonite University’s focus on sustainability engages students and faculty to care for their environment.

Residential solar combisystems provide domestic water heating and some percentage of space heating. Although less known than domestic hot water-only systems, combisystems can be practical and efficient if properly sized and designed.

tekmar’s Setpoint Difference Control 157 uses variable-speed pump operations to get more heat from a solar thermal system, even on less-than-ideal days.

Wagner & Co. unveils its newest line of SECUSOL systems designed as standalone appliances for domestic hot water preparation.

Aquatherm introduces a new polypropylene-random to PEX transition. The transitions, available in 1/2”, 3/4” and 1” sizes, are made from PP-R and brass.

When we began publishing Solar Installer in 2008, our intent was to educate the readers of Plumbing & Mechanical about systems that use the renewable energy source of the sun to heat water and buildings. We

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