Noritz America announced that Vancouver, Washington-based Quality Sales is helping to cover the tankless water heater market in the Pacific Northwest. The manufacturer's representative will work alongside Noritz’s own sales staff in that region; specifically, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and the Idaho Panhandle in the northern part of that state.
Basco Shower Enclosures participated in the national Bread of Life Food Drive to benefit Our Daily Bread food pantry in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over the course of a month, Basco employees collected more than 25 boxes of canned goods and other non-perishables along with numerous generous cash donations.
Franklin Electric announced it has acquired New Aqua and its wholly owned subsidiaries, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana in an all-cash transaction valued at $150 million, subject to customary adjustments.
Viega has been named a Vendor of the Year by Winsupply. Viega was awarded top place in the Rough-in Plumbing Category. In addition, Winsupply named Viega National Account Manager Bonnie Mason as National Account Manager of the Year.
Plumbing Distributors Inc. (PDI) announced the acquisition of West Georgia Plumbing Supply, a wholesale-distributor in Columbus, Georgia, effective May 10.
Bradford White announced its partnership with Plumbers Without Borders, a grassroots non-profit organization working to increase global access to safe water and sanitation.
The Home Depot and The Home Depot Foundation, alongside Klein Tools and SkillsUSA, celebrated SkillsUSA's National Signing Day with students from across the Southeast via its Path to Pro program, which provided scholarships to six students entering the skilled trades.
Concord, New Hampshire-based PHCP-PVF distributor The Granite Group announced the opening of its relocated Portland, Maine branch at 331 Warren Avenue. The new branch sits just a few miles away from The Granite Group’s original location on St. John Street.
Elkay announced it has joined Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) as one way to prepare for business opportunities and challenges expected to emerge post COVID-19.