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HD Supply said that  more than 2,000 of its U.S. associates volunteered in their local communities on Saturday, Nov. 8  in its first company-wide community action day.

The Carlyle Group told investors that the value of its stake in HD Supply, previously owned by The Home Depot, has fallen by 15% amid the ongoing financial crisis and weakened home-building sector.

BNP Media - publisher of Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer and Supply House Times - has joined the Green Mechanical Council as a media member.

Rinnai Corp., one of world’s largest manufacturers of gas appliances and tankless water heaters, has announced the appointment of Phil Weeks as general manager of its North American operations, effective October 13.

Infor will present a Webinar on Slotting Strategies in High Volumne Warehouses that improve throughput and reduce labor costs on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Plumbing products supplier Watts Water Technologies Inc. said it would cut jobs, freeze salaries and suspend its stock buyback program to save costs.

Effective Oct. 31, 2008, IPEX Inc. will discontinue the production and the sale of WarmRite Floor® pipe, fittings and accessories for the North American hydronic heating market.

Valve and fittings distributor James M. Cox Co., Bethel Park, PA, hosted a cookout and T&S Brass product information session for more than 100 guests in September, including engineers, contractors and dealers.

Hajoca Corp., Ardmore, PA, appointed Rick Fantham, president of Emco Corp., London, Ontario, Canada, as its president effective Jan. 1, 2009.

Banner Plumbing & Heating Supplies (Chicago) has opened its 15,000-sq.-ft. showroom in Buffalo Grove, IL, to the public.