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Uponor expands into Mexico, Central America, Caribbean

Victory Management Solutions is now representing Uponor products and systems in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.


Dahl awards U.S. Reps of the Year

At Dahl’s second annual U.S. Rep of the Year awards, O & A Unique Solutions Inc. of Plainview, N.Y., took home top honors as the 2011 U.S. Rep of the Year.


Study: Energy-efficiency upgrades could save renters, building owners $3.4 billion annually

The key to unlocking the savings, the report finds, is for energy utilities and apartment building owners to work together more closely to develop effective energy-efficiency policies.


Roth upgrades DWT warranty

Roth Industries has extended the warranty on its double-wall oil storage tanks to 30 years.


HARDI distributor sales down in December

HARDI reported North American HVACR average distributor sales for December 2011were down 12.2% from record growth the same time last year.


Davis & Warshow receives USGBC Urban Green honor

The Urban Green Council, New York’s chapter of the USGBC, honored Davis & Warshow at the organization’s annual Urban Green Gala.


Solar Decathlon 2013 teams announced, location moved to California

The Orange County Great Park, located between Los Angeles and San Diego, can accommodate the 20 competition houses and the special needs of the Solar Decathlon event.


A. O. Smith launches mobile app for plumbers and contractors

Warranty Check App provides on-the-go product information for iPhones and Google Android phones.


Watts Water Technologies to acquire tekmar Control Systems

Watts Water Technologies has agreed to acquire Vernon, British Columbia, Canada-based tekmar Control Systems in a share purchase transaction.


Top 10 states for LEED green buildings

U.S. Green Building Council releases list of top U.S. states for LEED-certified projects in 2011.


Uponor adds webinars to training schedule

Uponor announces its factory training schedule for the first quarter of the year along with a new Professional Webinar Series.


McJunkin Red Man files for IPO, will list as MRC

MRC Global Inc., formerly McJunkin Red Man Holding Corp., filed a registration statement with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission for an IPO.


Gould Named American Standard President/CEO

Jay D. Gould has been appointed president and chief executive officer of  American Standard Brands


Hydraulic Institute begins variable speed drive webinar series Jan. 13

Variable speed drives in pump systems are now a mature technology that, in correct applications, can generate large benefits to the user in cost savings and reliability improvements.


Navien recalls tankless water heaters due to carbon monoxide poisoning risk

An unstable connection can cause the water heater’s vent collar to separate or detach if pressure is applied, which poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.


Thomas Dolan, former A. O. Smith CEO, dies

Dolan, named CEO in 1984, was the second non-Smith family member to lead the company.


Oatey Acquires Assets of Hercules Chemical Co.

Oatey Co. completed the acquisition of certain assets of the Hercules Chemical Co., manufacturer of plumbing, heating and A/C products.


Gerber Announces Peterson VP of Wholesale Channel

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures announced that Eric Peterson is the vice president of Sales for the wholesale division, effective immediately.


RPA membership ratifies move to IAPMO

The Radiant Professionals Alliance officially joins the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials this month.


LA-CO Names George Bowman President

LA-CO Industries/Markal Co., a manufacturer of specialty plumbing and HVAC chemicals, announced George Bowman as the company’s new president.


McJunkin Red Man To Acquire OneSteel Piping Systems

McJunkin Red Man Holding Corp. recently announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the operations and assets of OneSteel Piping Systems.


Briggs Acquired By Its U.S. Management

Briggs Plumbing Products, a major manufacturer of enameled steel products, vitreous china and faucets previously known as Briggs Industries, has been acquired by its senior U.S. management.


Meyer Named First Supply GM

First Supply announced Ted Meyer as the new general manager of the company’s facilities in Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Platteville, Wis.


CIPH Former President Ed Hardison Dies

Edward “Ed” Hardison, formerly of the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating, died on Dec. 15, 2011.


Rajendra Elected To A. O. Smith Board of Directors

A. O. Smith Corp. announced that President and Chief Operating Officer Ajita G. Rajendra has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors.


Obituary: Charles Goldberg, DPHA founding member

Charles “Charlie” Goldberg, founding member of DPHA, Council of Fellows member and Union Hardware president, died Nov. 13, at the age of 83.


Georg Fischer Acquires Harvel Plastics

Georg Fischer will acquire Harvel Plastics Inc., a leading supplier in the North American market for industrial PVC and CPVC pipe.


Trade Associations Agree To Collaborate On Hydronics, Radiant Initiatives

ACCA, AHRI and HARDI will collaborate on educational initiatives to benefit the industry’s hydronics and radiant panel sectors.


Construction Jobs Drop In November; Census, Reed Say Spending Rose In October

The drop in industry unemployment, unaccompanied by a rise in construction employment, suggests workers are finding jobs in other industries, retiring, returning to school or training, or leaving the workforce. That may make hiring more difficult when construction demand picks up.

by Ken Simonson


Chip Hornsby To Lead Morrison Supply

Advent Operating Partner Chip Hornsby, former chief executive officer of  Wolseley plc, will join Morrison as CEO. 




















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