Deb Page and her husband Jim have written their own playbook for success, and it looks a lot different than most. The husband/wife team balances work, family and philanthropy with a flair that’s uncommon in modern American society. About seven years ago, Deb, after learning the ropes of the mechanical trade from Jim, decided to …Read More
U.S. Boiler Company’s Condensing Evolution
By Ron Beck, Outside Technical Advisor and Manager of Training for U.S. Boiler Company You may not realize it, but as heating contractor, you have a tremendous influence in what our company makes. A good example of this can be found in how our condensing boiler line has evolved over the past twelve years. In …Read More
A Contractor’s Real Mission
This month’s contractor feature story covers Antigua Mechanical in Manchester NJ. The company is interesting not only because it is a woman-owned firm, but also because the owner, Deb Page and her husband, Jim, have found a way to weave international and local philanthropy into the company. Or maybe… the philanthropy wove itself in. Their …Read More
Ditch the Yellow Pages (If You Haven’t Already)
Use Vehicle Wraps, Website Services, and Word of Mouth to Increase New Customer Leads By Candace Roulo As a new homeowner, I quickly realized how important it is for contractors to market and advertise their companies online. In our modern culture, contractors need to be utilizing online marketplace services such as Angie’s List and Home …Read More