In the July issue of Supply House Times, find out who has been appointed as Southern Wholesalers Association's new president. Milwaukee Valve showcases its operations to the Newport News Shipbuilding, Robertson Heating Supply hits a milestone as they celebrate their 80th year in business. Read about the 12th annual training day led by Security Supply, find out who has acquired several Kohler store locations. Also check out the latest products and news for the distribution industry.
The grab bars of old were clunky and institutional-looking. Today, Delta and American Standard have dual-purpose grab bars built into toilet tissue holders, towel bars and corner shelves in the bath/shower. Although not ADA-compliant, they are rated to handle more weight while looking like fixtures already found in the home.
FloorHeat Systems’ new InfraFloor electric radiant floor heating products are compatible with alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and hydro.
July 11, 2014
The film system (pictured) is designed for floating wood and laminate floors. It has two power-supply options (120V and 240V), is available in two widths (1 1/2’ and 3’) and custom lengths are available.
United P & H appointed Richard Chojnacki and Chip Roska to upper management positions.
July 11, 2014
Roska primarily will focus on business development and will continue to oversee the company’s sales initiatives. Roska has been with United for 37 years.
NOV also announced NOW has been authorized to list on the New York Stock Exchange.
July 11, 2014
NOW operates primarily under the DistributionNOW and Wilson Export brands and stocks and sells energy products, as well as products for industrial applications.
Legend Valve recently announced Brett Young has been promoted to Central regional sales manager.
July 11, 2014
Young joined Legend in 2013 as Illinois territory manager. Prior to joining Legend, Young was a sales representative based in Michigan where he sold residential and commercial plumbing and PVF products
Here are a few letters we received from readers of Supply House Times.
July 11, 2014
When we went to do the replacement, we found out the steam generator sent to us was 208 volts instead of 240 volts, which we needed in a residential house. When I contacted the online vendor I was informed that we could not return it because the distributor they had purchased it from would not accept the return.
ASA offers regular networking events for CFOs, CEOs, Showroom Managers, Trainers, and Warehouse and Operations personnel.
July 11, 2014
ASA’s networking councils were developed with the idea that all areas within a company have issues that can be addressed by networking with industry peers.
ERICO’s mobile catalog provides access to complete product information for all CADDY products.
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Users also have the ability to access data sheets that can be used for printing or sharing. Additional resources, including tips and tricks, can be found at www.erico.com/mobilecatalog.
Culnat’s Wyng Wetroom System is comprised of the Showlet, an all-in-one shower and toilet combination, and the Shower Wall-Rail system, a mounted rail system that allows space under the rail to safely turn a wheelchair around.
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The no-leak Culwell Flange makes it all possible by sealing directly to the toilet and the floor. Spaces, as small as 5’ x 7’, can be converted into full wheelchair-accessible bathing rooms.
Sterling introduces ComforTrack Technology — a flexible bottom track that supports the shower door’s glide and yields an easier, safer day-to-day use for the family.
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That track also features a low profile and sleek shape that is easy to keep clean. ComforTrack is featured on Sterling’s Prevail shower doors
The Eemax electric mini tank can save the wait for hot water to reach a faucet.
July 11, 2014
These units are lightweight, compact and plug into a standard 120-volt outlet. Sizes include: 1, 2.5, 4 and 6 gal. The mini tank is wall- or floor-mountable, has a glass-lined tank for longer life and quick recovery time.
Aquatherm’s polypropylene-random piping systems feature a straight, threadless transition from PP-R pipe to copper-sweated connections.
July 11, 2014
It is mold-injected PP-R and is connected via heat fusion. The copper portion is connected using standard copper solder joints or compression fittings.
Victoria + Albert’s Amiata Collection is the outcome of a collaboration between the British brand and Italian design house Meneghello Paolelli Associates.
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It measures 64 1/4” long, 31 1/2” wide and 24” deep. The coordinated Amiata 60 basin mirrors the tub and measures 23 5/8” long by 16 1/4” wide by 6 1/8” deep.
Warmup’s 3iE is a fully interactive thermostat with touch technology and energy monitoring for radiant heating that learns from the user’s programming changes and temperature selections.
July 11, 2014
The 3iE is user-friendly with an intuitive menu, simple words, can be set in several languages and comes in eight colors — black, silver, white, cream, blue, green, purple and pink. The thermostat can be used as a floor-temperature sensor, an air-temperature sensor or both.
EasyHeat’s dual-voltage programmable (FGS) and nonprogrammable (FG) thermostats provide energy-efficient, optimized heating.
July 11, 2014
The thermostats are compact with a low profile and light neutral color that easily blends into the wall. The programmable FGS can be set to accommodate user schedules. The nonprogrammable FG has a simple temperature adjustment interface and on/off switch.
Flir One is a compact, easy-to-use thermal imaging device compatible with the iPhone 5 and 5s and fits like a protective case.
July 11, 2014
Its ability to detect and visualize heat, including differences in temperature, gives users a tool that can be applied in various contexts, including: home improvement, outdoor recreation and security/safety. It houses its own battery source that can power the device for two hours of continuous use.
The Nuheat Signature gives users full access to all thermostat settings with wireless remote access through a smartphone app (iOS or Android) or a Web browser.
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Users also can set custom preferences ranging from languages, 12- or 24-hr. clock, C° and F°, to screen brightness. Outdoor temperature and weather forecast information available according to zipcode; supported by The Weather Channel.
Watts Radiant’s SmartTrac radiant panel solution is a single-panel modular system designed to simplify and speed up radiant heating and cooling installations in subfloor, wall and ceiling applications.
July 11, 2014
SmartTrac is 80% lighter than thin slabs, eliminating the need for increased joist sizes and double plating. Using SmartTrac, installers can run longer circuit lengths and use only one panel for the majority of jobs.
WarmlyYours’ free-form, ultra-low EMF TempZone Floor Heating Cable (Twin) brings radiant heat to tile, stone, hardwood, engineered hardwood and laminate flooring rooms with unusual dimensions.
July 11, 2014
The wattage is 12 watts/sq.-ft. at 3” spacing and 9 watts/sq.-ft. at 4” spacing. It has a low profile (1/8” thick), comes with free design services, 24/7 installation and technical support, and a 25-year warranty.
The redesigned X-Plus UV fixture from UV Resources is NEMA-rated and accommodates 17” to 61” extended base lamps
July 11, 2014
Benefits from the new X-Plus include improved heat transfer, reduced energy use, lower odor and maintenance, reduced cleaning downtime, and “sustained” capacity of an air-conditioning system while improving IAQ.
Broan-NuTone introduces the ULTRA Pro ventilation fan, which can be installed in minutes with no attic access.
July 11, 2014
The ULTRA Pro fan is exceptionally quiet at a mere 0.3 sones, and uses just 36 watts to deliver the same lumen brightness as previous models that require 60 watts of compact fluorescent light (CFL) output.