First, the good news: There is a faucet that complies with California’s new legal lockdown on the amount of lead contained in faucets sold for sale in the state. Now,
Schmidt’s Wholesale (Monticello, NY) opened its second location at 18 Industrial Drive in Florida, NY, with an official “PEX cutting” last fall. The family-owned and operated distributor of heating, plumbing,
SAN Plumbing Supply (Phoenix) drew more than 400 customers to its “Casino Night,” a customer appreciation event, at its distribution center. An accompanying trade show event featured 40 manufacturers reps
In response to published reports that parent company Wolseley plc, Reading, United Kingdom, would be cutting more jobs from its U.S. operations, including at Newport News, VA-based Ferguson, John Stegeman,
Security Supply (Schenectady, NY) said that John Grasso is the first salesman in the company’s 72-year history to exceed $3 million in sales. A 22-year company veteran, he was the
The board of The Home Depot® and Bob Nardelli announced in early January that by mutual agreement Nardelli would leave his position as The Home Depot’s chairman, president and CEO,
Wilcox Everett C. WilcoxEverett C. Wilcox, 89, chairman of the board of the Leonard Valve Co., passed away on Dec. 15. He joined the company in 1938, acting as salesman,
US Supply (West Conshohocken, PA) teamed up with Toys for Tots during the holiday season by placing bins for toy donations in all 12 of its branches. With help from
The board of directors of the American Standard Cos. announced Feb. 1 it has approved a plan to separate its three businesses in 2007, and ultimately sell its kitchen and bath business.