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Wolseley plc, Reading, England, appointed Frank Roach, age 54, a director of the company with responsibility for the group's North American operations, effective immediately.

Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating members presented the Hannah-Lewis family with keys to the second CIPH-sponsored Habitat Home in Moncton, New Brunswick.

PROPHET 21, now Activant, is offering free distribution technology demonstrations.

Taco Inc. has purchased a one-acre lot from Edward Imperatore of Imperatore Steel Erectors and Crane Service, to expand its manufacturing and corporate facility on Cranston Street in Cranston, R.I.

The Home Depot reported third quarter net earnings of $1.5 billion, up 20% vs. last year.

Stockham Valves added two regional sales managers: Joel Friedman for the Midwest region and Steve Cheroke for the Southwest region.

Tyco Fire & Building Products opened the Grinnell Mechanical Grooved Products warehouse in Brea, Calif., in November.

A.O. Smith Water Products Co. awarded 10 $2,000 scholarships to family members from Professional Contractor Association firms.

Selkirk L.L.C. said it would donate more than 90% of the value of its Logan, Ohio, plant and facilities, or more than $2 million, to the Logan-Hocking Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Kate Maselis, 44, senior vice president and general manager of Hansgrohe - North America, died Oct. 23 following a relatively short but serious illness.