| Dae_Ryuk Import and export heavy construction machinery, cranes, excavators, loaders, pumptrucks, dozers and all types of spare parts and accessories. |
| Fydro_Glassfibreconcrete Manufacturer of glassfiber-concrete. GRC products for civil engineering purposes, building, ovenindustry, road, and water-construction. |
| J_and_B_International American exporters of roofing supplies, hardware and construction materials. Includes product descriptions. |
| J__M__Cruz_Cebola Portuguese broker and exporter of ornamental stone and used construction equipment. |
| KDS_Imports,_Inc_ Standard screw, bolt, nut and washer exporter and will manufacture to custom specifications. |
| Mapex_International_Export Construction materials and equipment |
| SunExim_Pty_Ltd_Indonesia Tropical hardwood flooring and decking manufacturer with own sawmill. Hardwood species include teak, merbau, keruing, kempas and bangkirai. |
| Tesany Tiles from Spain; floor, wall, porcelain, ceramic, form Castellón. |
| Tum_Electric_Co_ Electrical, lighting and cable products. Trademarks include Siemens, Philips, Legrand, Schneider and other Turkish brands. |
| The_Westex_Group_Inc_ A full service supplier of equipment and materials for the construction and maintenance sectors since 1983. Our general supply division handles furniture furnishings, spare parts and hospital laborato |
| Woodagency_Wolfgang_Hopf Exporter of hardwoods from Europe and North America. Types of lumber, timber, dimensions, blanks, and special cuttings of various species. |
| AOL_Small_Business Provides information, advice, and tips for starting and maintaining a small business. |
| Alpha_Internet_Consulting Specializes in marketing game software and website marketing. Includes a list of tools and resources. |
| BB_Marketing_Plus Boston-based company targets high tech, health care, and professional services firms to evaluate opportunities, develop product requirements, and implement marketing programs that shorten the sales cy |
| Biddle_Associates_LLC Strategic marketing consulting firm specializing in supply chain, international trade, ERP, transportation solutions providers. |
| Cary_and_Associates A Colorado firm offering marketing services in the geospatial technologies. |
| Charles_Ryan_Associates Offers advertising and public relations services, including strategy communications, government relations, and public opinion research. |
| Cocker_Fennessy Public affairs firm that works with companies and agencies involved in complex, controversial public policy issues. |
| Corporate_Citizen_Group Builds and leverages business good-will relationships. Specializes in community relations, strategic philanthropy, special events and advocacy. |
| Creor_Group,_LLC Provides marketing and business consulting to diverse market segments including technology, software, education, and services. |
| Cumming_Agency_and_Studios Specialise in the production of retail, direct mail and business to business catalogues. |
| Daymon_Worldwide Specializing in the sales and marketing of private label consumer products. |
| Devilfish Advertising agency specialising in broadcast brands. |
| Ecker_and_Partner Austrian PR agency offering communication services in lobbying, crisis PR and corporate communications. |
| Epley_Associates,_Inc_ Specializes in consulting with management on issues concerning public relations, research, public affairs, and marketing communication. |
| Esche_&_Alexander_Public_Relations Specializing in the professional and retail segments of the beauty industry. |
| Esteta_Communications Lists services including professional writing, and communications strategy for media and public relations. |
| Expand_Your_Practice Advertising information and advice geared toward professionals such as doctors and lawyers. |
| Firmani_and_Associates A full service public relations and marketing firm providing clients ranging from family run businesses to multi national corporations with integrated communication services. |
| Fisher_And_Associates_Inc_ Offers advertising and marketing services, public relations, and media exposure and relations planning and consulting. |
| GPC_International Specializes in public relations including government relations and public affairs. |
| Groupmatrix Providing full service personal injury Attorney advertising. |
| Headcount Field marketing. |
| Hershey_Associates Santa Monica based communications consultants. |
| IEG,_Inc_ Offers consulting, research and valuation services related to event marketing, sports marketing, cause marketing and sponsorship. Publisher of IEG Sponsorship Report. |
| The_John_Bampton_Consultancy Provides strategic marketing and design services to international airports around the world. |
| KMR_Communications,_Inc_ Specializes in public relations for the beauty, health, and fitness industries in a variety of media including print, radio, newspapers, television, and the Internet. |
| Laliche_Resources Ad agency focusing exclusively on the food industry. |
| Metra_Martech International consultancy for customized marketing and market research. |
| Mindpower,_Inc_ Full-service marketing agency in Atlanta, Georgia, with clients in higher education, banking, new technologies and retail. |
Objective: To provide and share information regarding research projects and technology that may be applicable to the Plumbing Industry and the people they serve.
MissionThe mission of the World Plumbing Council is to unite the world plumbing industry to safeguard and protect the environment and the health of nations, for the benefit of all.WPC Industry Survey
The first ever global research survey across the plumbing industry is being undertaken and your urgent input is requested.Please visit www.wpr.com.au/wpcsurvey to complete the survey.3 minutes of your time and your opinion on a range of industry issues is all we need, for this important World Plumbing Council project.The survey site will be operating from July 30 to August 24 2008.PS: Please tell other plumbers to help with the survey too.The Role of the Plumbing Industry in Global Health
In this paper, Robert Burgon, Deputy Chairman of the World Plumbing Council (WPC), outlines its mission and objectives, and stresses the importance of plumbing as a contributor to global health, citing historic and recent examples of the way in which plumbing and public health are linked.
It suggests that the connection between plumbing and health has been largely forgotten in many developed countries. The paper refers to the joint publication by WPC and the World Health Organisation (WHO) of "Health Aspects of Plumbing" which aims to assist developing countries tackle the issues relating to the improvement of health through water supply and sanitation.The paper refers to the importance of both industry and public education and refers to a number of initiatives being carried out to share good practice in the field of plumbing training. These include the WPC's annual Lecturers/Trainers Scholarship.Reference is also made to the need for appropriate registration and licensing arrangements. The paper concludes with some suggestions for future action.Health aspects of plumbing
The World Health Organization and the World Plumbing Council present this publication on health aspects of plumbing noting that sustainable health, especially for children, is not possible without access to safe drinking-water and basic sanitation facilities.This publication describes the processes involved in the design, installation and maintenance of effective plumbing systems. It recommends a number of plumbing system design and installation specifications that have demonstrated their validity from years of experience. It also examines the microbiological, chemical, physical and financial risks associated with plumbing, outlines the major risk management approaches that are used in the plumbing industry and emphasizes the importance of measures to conserve supplies of safe drinking-water.This publication is dedicated to assisting in achieving the best possible plumbing levels to ensure the highest health benefits from use of sound plumbing practices. It is aimed at administrators and plumbers working in areas that are served by a mains drinking-water supply or sewerage system, or are about to install a mains drinking-water supply or sewerage system. It should be of particular value to those working in countries or areas that are in the early stages of introducing effective plumbing systems.More details, including transcripts and radio interviews, are available on the WHO website.Download full copy:Health aspects of plumbing [pdf 1.23Mb]ObjectivesTo develop and promote the image and standards of the Plumbing Industry worldwide.
To encourage and facilitate the exchange of information, ideas and technology between Plumbing Industry Organisations and individuals worldwide.To promote and assist in Plumbing Industry Education and Training, recognising the need for appropriate standards and their international recognition.To create an awareness of the Plumbing Industry's role in protecting the environment by providing safe fresh water and sanitation through proper management, care, reuse, and conservation of natural resources.To provide and share information regarding research projects and technology that may be applicable to the Plumbing Industry and the people they serve.To meet at a World Plumbing Conference at least every three years, and to assure continued growth and member affiliations.
