Articles by Pat Lenius

Plumbing market to hit new heights

December 28, 2001
Plumbing fixture shipments will increase but at a slower rate.
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Rep goes on the road with mobile showroom

December 28, 2001
Trying to sell a brand in an area with established loyalties to another manufacturer requires extra effort. That's why independent manufacturers rep Tom Barrett, who is trying to sell Toto toilets in an area traditionally committed to Kohler products, has taken his showroom on the road.
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PMI approaches NAHB on show consolidation

December 27, 2001
In addition to its continuing discussions with the National Kitchen & Bath Association, show manager Miller Freeman and the partners of the North American Exposition, the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute recently had a conversation with the National Association of Home Builders about trade show consolidation.
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City ponders ban on waste disposers

December 27, 2001
The Raleigh, N.C., City Council is considering a proposal that would ban the installation of food waste disposers in new homes attached to the city sewer system.
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Informal poll at ASA reveals positive attitude

December 7, 2001
Participants in an interactive keynote presentation at the American Supply Association's recent convention in Las Vegas projected an economic turnaround sometime next year.
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ASA to form industrywide database task force

December 6, 2001
The American Supply Association plans to develop an industrywide standard database and is recruiting volunteers to man a task force to study the issue.
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Geberit celebrates 25 years in North America

December 6, 2001
Geberit Manufacturing celebrated its 25th year of manufacturing and distributing bath and kitchen products in the North American market.
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Delta Faucet implements software to improve ordering

December 6, 2001
Delta Faucet Co. has implemented JD Edwards' One World Order-to-Cash software application, designed to improve the ordering process for customers.
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Decorative plumbing hardware group formed

November 7, 2001
Forte Buying Group, a member-owned group of high-end decorative plumbing and hardware showrooms, held its first biannual conference in Bloomingdale, Ill., in October.
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Bemis Manufacturing celebrates 100 years

October 10, 2001
Toilet-seat manufacturer Bemis Manufacturing celebrates 100 years in business.
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Supply House Times Editor Mike Miazga recently traveled to Orlando to meet with Spirit Group, which has been named the 2013 Manufacturers Representative of the Year. 

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