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Last year more than 700 customers attended Prophet 21¿s Summit in Phoenix, and this year, with a move across the country, the turnout is expected to be even greater.

London-based Wolseley plc is in the process of merging Ferguson Enterprises, Familian Northwest and Westburne USA

A.O. Smith Corp. closed its expected acquisition of State Industries.

An independent auditor questioned U.S. Industries¿ ability to survive after the company reported a net loss for FY 2001 of $524.6 million on sales of $1.1 billion.

Lavoy Moore, founder of Moore Supply Co., died Dec. 20.

We will publish an addendum to the Buyer¿s Guide in our April issue.

After more than a 10-year absence, Whirlpool has signed a multi-year license agreement with Watsco.

Hughes Supply (Orlando, Fla.) named Jeff Clyne regional vice president, responsible for the plumbing branches in Georgia and Alabama, in addition to the branches he supervises in Florida and Louisiana.

Rheem Manufacturing Co. and its parent company, Nagoya, Japan-based Paloma Industries, reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Australasian water heater businesses of Southcorp Holdings Ltd., effective Dec. 31.

Halsey Taylor appointed REPCO Associates, Des Plaines, Ill., to represent its product line.