The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association is inaugurating a marketing campaign for its PHCC Professional Product Line that supports the theme, "You'll feel more comfortable with us."
Stewart Hall, president and chief operating officer of Hughes Supply, is resigning from the wholesale distribution giant to work in his son's business.
Emco Limited reported a net loss of $1.25 million (U.S.) for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2000, compared to a net loss of $508,000 the previous year.
Hughes Supply reported an 11% sales increase but a decline in net income for the fiscal year ended Jan. 26, which it attributed partly to restructuring activities, including the write-off of its Internet venture, bestroute.com.
Daniel R. Burnette, 60, an active leader of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - National Association and the PHCC Educational Foundation, died Feb. 21.
Noland Co. reported net income of $9.3 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, an increase of 14.2% compared with $8.1 million, or $2.20 per share for 1999.
The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute is continuing to work toward building a coalition of support among trade associations and groups in favor of trade show consolidation.