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HVCA BECOMES B&ES ON 1 MARCH 2012
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is rebranding and from 1 March 2012 will be known as the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES). The HVCA, established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers, adopted the HVCA name in 1963. Bob Shelley, President of the HVCA comments, “ Back then, of course, that’s exactly how the majority of the members would have described themsel... [more]
mhl support offers employment law service on a Pay As You Go basis
Many SMEs are still carefully monitoring their outgoings, so entering into long-term contracts for support services when they’re uncertain of future needs is understandably hard to justify to even the most relaxed of purse string holders. mhl support’s new paygo service offers small businesses a helping hand with employment law on a Pay As You Go basis, with no big up-front contractual commitment. It's an initiative that mhl’s Managing Direc... [more]
iomart Hosting provides Internet services to online heating and plumbing company
Back in 2003 Austen Salton recognised the possibilities of the internet and decided that a website selling heating and plumbing products direct to consumers would be just the ticket. His was the third such website to start up and in just six years heatandplumb.com has grown to an annual turnover of £4.8 million. However once Austen knew his racks from his servers, he became frustrated with the service he’d been getting from hosting companies h... [more]
Have your boilers serviced now before it gets really cold
Homeowners should consider having their boilers serviced now to ensure that any potential problems are dealt with before the winter sets in. Throughout the summer, boilers and central heating usage can drop by as much as 80% with the boiler primarily being used to generate hot water. Now is the time when homeowners should consider having a heating engineer perform a routine maintenance check on their boiler to avoid any inconvenience and disc... [more]
Privilege Plus becomes popular with Plumb and Parts Center customers
Privilege Plus, the combined discount and account Card for Plumb and Parts Center has broken through the first £1m of spend, and is proving to be a huge success. Andrew Keating, commercial director Wolseley UK Lightside, said: “We are delighted that Privilege Plus has become so popular with our customers and hope to see further uptake in 2009”. Privilege Plus has been well received by Plumb and Parts Center customers, who can use the card... [more]
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Superior Energy Services Announces Executive Management Promotions
HOUSTON, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: SPN - News) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Brian Moore as Senior Executive Vice President, and Westy Ballard ...
Superior Energy Services, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Complete Production Services, Inc.
HOUSTON, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: SPN - News) today announced that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Complete Production Services, Inc. Under the ...
SunGard Availability Services Earns 2011 Excellence in Cloud Computing Award from TMC
WAYNE, Pa., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SunGard Availability Services today announced the company has been honored with a 2011 Excellence in Cloud Computing Award from TMC's Cloud Computing magazine ...
How chips, PCs, services companies are faring
A look at how selected companies providing computers, components, services and related software are faring:
Gentiva® Health Services Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Results
ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTIV - News), the largest provider of home health and hospice services in the United States based on revenue, today reported fourth ...
Mach 1 Global Services Receives Three Awards from DiversityBusiness.com
Mach 1 Global Services, Inc., a premier provider of international and domestic freight forwarding and transportation services, announced today they have been named one of the top b
Quanta Services Reports Certain Items Impacting Fourth Quarter 2011 Results
HOUSTON, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR - News) today announced that its 2011 fourth quarter results will include a pre-tax charge to earnings of $32.6 million due to the withdrawal ...
Alliant Insurance Services Opens New Boston Office
NEWPORT BEACH, CA-- - Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. , the nation's largest specialty insurance brokerage firm, today announced the official opening of the new location of its Boston office. The new ...
Inspection Oilfield Services Acquires Castronics, LLC Combination Creates Full-Service OCTG Threading, Repair ...
Inspection Oilfield Services Acquires Castronics, LLC Combination Creates Full-Service OCTG Threading, Repair, Inspection and Storage Service Provider Inspection Oilfield Services (IOS), a leading provider of Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) inspection and repair services, announced today it has acquired Castronics, a premier provider of OCTG threading, repair and storage services, creating the ...
Healthcare Services Group, Inc. Reports Results for the Three Months and Year Ended December 31, 2011
BENSALEM, PA-- - Healthcare Services Group, Inc. reported that revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2011 increased approximately 24% to $250,239,000 compared to $202,087,000 for the same 2010 ...
