INDUSTRY NEWS Bradley celebrates 90 years
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS. — It all started in Milwaukee with the novel invention of the washfountain … and the result is Bradley’s rich, 90-year manufacturing history, which continues to change the way people wash their hands. Since Bradley Corporation was
founded in 1921, innovation has been the cornerstone of the Wisconsin manufacturer’s growth and success in the commercial plumbing industry. The washfountain, which was designed in 1917 by Harry Bradley (founder of Allen Bradley Corporation), was meant to save workers’ washing time, floor space and water consumption in factories. Today, headed by CEO Donald
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Mullett, the fourth Mullett generation to lead the company along with sons Bryan, Erik and Christopher, Bradley continues to
design and manufacture innovative commercial plumbing fixtures, washroom accessories and partitions, emergency fixtures and solid plastic lockers. The American-made products are used in a variety of commercial, industrial, health care, recreation, education, government and corrections markets worldwide. Bradley’s latest handwashing
The washfountain (inset), designed in 1917 by Harry Bradley, is a direct ancestor to Bradley’s new Verge™ lavatory, which features a sleek design, great durability and low maintenance.
innovation is the Verge™ lavatory system, which is characterized by a sleek and modern design, durability and low-maintenance features. The
EMCOR subsidiary awarded contract for renovations at medical center
NORWALK, CONN.— EMCOR Group Inc., a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its Tucker Mechanical subsidiary has been awarded a contract to install
mechanical systems for a renovation project at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Conn. Tucker Mechanical will install
mechanical systems in a 64,500sq-ft renovated area on the hospital’s main floor, including demolition of existing mechanical systems and installation of
Construction industry loses jobs, unemployment rate jumps
WASHINGTON— According to an analysis of new federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction unemployment rate jumped to 22.5% in January 2011 as the sector lost another 32,000 jobs since December 2010. The new data underscores the challenges facing the industry. “It may be a new year, but the
construction industry is still suffering from the same economic conditions that kept its unemployment rate so high last year,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. While harsh winter weather likely
contributed to some of the industry layoffs in January, the industry has lost 130,000 jobs over the past 12 months, even as total private sector employment has increased by nearly 1.3 million, Simonson noted. He
said the construction industry’s unemployment rate continued to be more than twice the overall rate and had more to do with economic conditions than with the weather. Simonson also noted that the
industry’s job losses came from the nonresidential construction sector, which lost 35,300 jobs between December and January, while the residential sector added 3,500 jobs. Nonresidential specialty trade contractors were hardest hit, losing 21,000 jobs. He suggested that winter weather and stimulus wind- downs helped drive down heavy and civil engineering construction employment by 7,000 jobs. Association officials said that
construction employment is likely to stagnate through much of 2011 as stimulus funds dry up and public and private sector demand for construction remains weak.
Verge incorporates a sculpted, elongated basin with a hidden drain. The lavatory is made with Bradley’s new Evero™ natural quartz material, a resilient natural composite material, which has the natural look of granite without requiring the maintenance.
new piping, insulation and sheet metal. New plumbing will be installed, including fixtures, as well as sanitary waste and vent, domestic water and medical gas piping systems. Tucker also will install the fire protection system for the hospital’s main floor and part of its second floor, including removal of the existing sprinkler system and reinstallation of new fire protection systems.
IRWIN Tools sets ‘National Tradesmen Day’
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — America’s tradesmen: they build our homes, roads, businesses, and schools. They keep our cars running, our lights on, our water flowing, and so much more. They are the
backbone of our functioning nation — and
that’s why they deserve a national day of recognition according to IRWIN®
Tools, a world-class
manufacturer of a broad line of professional hand tools and power tool accessories. IRWIN invites the nation to celebrate National Tradesmen Day, on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. This day will focus the nation’s attention on “The Hands that Build America” and will include celebrations, recognition events and activities throughout the country.
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