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ROTHENBERGER jump starts customer care team

The new structure emphasizes first-call problem resolution and increased technical aptitude.
April 17, 2013

The new structure emphasizes first-call problem resolution and increased technical aptitude.


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Bradford White opens iTEC training facility

The 18,500-sq.-ft. complex is located adjacent to the company’s manufacturing facilities in Middleville, Mich.
April 12, 2013

The iTEC has a 64-seat lecture hall classroom with stadium seating and a high-tech audio visual system with HD camera. 


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Optimism, new programs highlight Forte conference

April 12, 2013
The recent Forte 2013 Conference at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas brought together more than 150 principals operating in excess of 250 showrooms across North America, as well as 65 preferred vendors.
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Supply houses, manufacturers on the comeback trail with Made in the USA

These guys are getting back to business with American-made products.
April 12, 2013
In a moment it became personal for Peter Ollestad. Ollestad, the national sales manager for Seattle-based bathroom vanity manufacturer Strasser Woodenworks, was at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show a few years back when he was approached at his company’s booth by a Chinese manufacturer.
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Cregger Co. transfers two Illinois branches

April 12, 2013
Cregger Co. recently transferred assets for two of its Illinois branches to St. Louis, Mo.-based Plumbers Supply Co.
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From Success to Significance

Industry veteran Don Arnold makes a difference in Africa.
April 12, 2013
As I was driving to the store recently, a green-living commercial on the radio caught my attention.
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A. O. Smith to end manufacturing in Fergus, Ontario

The company expects to consolidate residential and light commercial water heater manufacturing into its other North American facilities.
April 4, 2013
The company expects to consolidate residential and light commercial water heater manufacturing into its other North American facilities.
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Record levels of capital efficiency for ASA members

ASA distributor members are operating at their most efficient level since 2008 on a capital structure.
April 4, 2013
ASA distributor members are operating at their most efficient level since 2008 on a capital structure.
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Final rulings favor Elkay domestic manufacturing operations

U.S. Customs will impose duties on imports of unlawfully traded stainless steel sinks.
March 28, 2013
U.S. Customs will impose duties on imports of unlawfully traded stainless steel sinks.
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Growing labor shortages impede housing and economic recovery

Meanwhile, a lack of buildable lots and increased costs for materials and labor are also contributing to the problem.
March 27, 2013
Growing labor shortages in all facets of the residential construction sector are impeding the housing and economic recovery, according to a new survey conducted by the NAHB.
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2013 Spring PVF Roundtable

The 2013 PVF Rountable was hosted at the JW Marriott in Houston.
3/13/13 2:00 pm EST

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