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Kevin V. Symmons, president/chief operating officer of Symmons Industries, will retire effective Jan. 4, after nearly 35 years of managing the company.

Geberit Manufacturing celebrated its 25th year of manufacturing and distributing bath and kitchen products in the North American market.

Delta Faucet Co. has implemented JD Edwards' One World Order-to-Cash software application, designed to improve the ordering process for customers.

Behavioral market research on consumer shower habits led to the creation of Moen's new Revolution showerhead.

American Standard Cos. said it will cut its work force by about 1,000 salaried employees in anticipation of continued weak economic conditions ahead.

Brief news items on financials, promotions, new hires, awards, special projects, etc., in the decorative plumbing industry.

Elkay Manufacturing created a custom-made 88-in. wide drinking fountain that incorporates five separate bubblers.

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.

Harriet Gerber Lewis, chairperson of Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp., died Sept. 24 of a heart attack.

Toilet-seat manufacturer Bemis Manufacturing celebrates 100 years in business.