James M. Pleasants Co. (JMP), one of Xylem Bell & Gossett’s largest manufacturer’s representatives, has launched a new technical blog [http://jmpco.squarespace.com/]for mechanical contractors and engineers.

Poole & Kent receives first place Excellence in Safety award; QuesTec Mechanical and FPG Commercial Services join ABM Franchising Group.

ABM announced that its subsidiary, ABM Franchising Group LLC, has signed franchise agreements with FPG Commercial Services, a leading provider of mechanical contracting services in the greater Baltimore area, and with QuesTec Mechanical, a leading provider of mechanical contracting services in central Missouri.

The Unified Group celebrates anniversary.

Mechanical contractors gathered from across the nation this fall to attend the Mechanical Service Contractors of America’s (MSCA) Live 2012 Annual Conference in Carlsbad, Calif. “Navigating a Changing World” was the central theme of the event, and each meeting segment focused on some aspect of change in business or life.

The K-12 school market in 2012 has received a failing grade from a group of mechanical contractors who specialize in this market segment, and their observations are backed up by a comprehensive report that indicates this segment of the commercial building market has declined 50 percent from pre-recession levels.

Armed with laptops and data, a group of mechanical contractors spent two days learning how to leverage green for their mechanical contracting firms.

Lightweight, portable, and easy-to-assemble, the aluminum GH2T gantry lift for mechanical contractors has a lift capacity of up to 2 metric tons (4,400 pounds). The GH2T Gantry lift consists of three main components: two A-frames and a cross beam.

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) arrived at the Disney Resorts in Orlando recently for some networking, education, and fun. The high-energy, four-day convention began with a look back at the last 12 months for the MCAA and all it has accomplished.