RSS Manufacturing, a U.S.-based (Costa Mesa, CA) OEM supplier to
high-end faucet marketers, was founded by Geoff Escalette, former co-owner and
president of BrassTech/Newport Brass.
Northeastern Supply (Baltimore, MD) acquired Standard Supply and Equipment
(Front Royal, VA), a distributor of residential plumbing and well and pump
market.
WinWholesale (Dayton, OH) opened Windustrial brand companies in
Pennsylvania and New Jersey, distributing pipe, valves, fittings and fire
protection equipment.