Vormittag Associates Inc. (VAI) discussed the release of an update to its S2K software with 3.7.6 and revealed plans to release S2K 5.0 in 2008 at its 2007 User Conference.
Jeff NewDear Industry Colleagues,Happy 2008! I always enjoy the start of a new year because it’s like starting over, but getting to keep all the wisdom that you’ve acquired from
The Grundfos Group, based in Denmark, acquired Peerless Pump Co., a U.S. manufacturer of pumps and fire protection systems, effective Dec. 1. With more than 400 employees and annual sales
Industry dealer Pro-Build Holdings has agreed to purchase “substantially all of the assets” of the Lumber & Building Materials business of HD Supply, further segmenting the supplier.
Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corp. named Greg Hempfling senior vice president of CWFC and general manager of the company’s Electro-Mechanical Systems (EMS) Division, the largest division of Curtiss-Wright that provides advanced
BrassCraft has hired Hodes & Sutter (Kansas City, MO) as its sales representative in the Kansas-Western Missouri market. Hodes & Sutter specializes in the plumbing, irrigation and water well industries.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works has appointed Dellon Sales Co. (Albertson, NY) as the T&S Brass plumbing manufacturer representative firm for the New York metro area. Dellon Sales operates from
McCain Stephens McCain Sales, a Huntsville, AL-based manufacturers rep firm, announced that two of its sales reps - Eric McCain and Bob Stephens - were awarded the designation Certified Professional
Grundfos Pumps Corp. Group Chairman Niels Due Jensen was awarded the Equipment Design Award from the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) for the company’s SmartFlo SQ and SQE pump systems.
Activant Solutions Inc., an enterprise software provider, and Strategic Pricing Associates, a provider of pricing algorithms for wholesale distributors, have entered into an exclusive relationship.
Tyco Flow Control announced a four-phase plan to expand its Vanessa valve plant in Lugagnano Val d’Arda, Italy. When completed (target date Feb. 2009), the expansion will grow the facility
United States Steel Corp. announced its intention to challenge a recent determination by the U.S. International Trade Commission that revocation of an antidumping duty order on large-diameter welded line pipe
Congress asked to establish new federal minimum efficiency standards
for residential gas, oil boilers ‘Regionalization’ issues inserted in
energy bill could cost homeowners
A national coalition of distributors and contractors associated with heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR), including Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA),
Lasco Bathware has formed a partnership with Keyline Sales Inc., a manufacturing representative group. The company will be servicing Lasco’s plumbing wholesale customers and showrooms across Southern California. “We are
Victaulic, the world's leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, recently announced plans to open a Distribution Center in Redlands, CA, by February 2008.
Left to right: Doug Jones, vice president, Marketing & Sales, Nordyne; Jean Preston, COO, Noland Co.; Rick Schwartz, president & CEO, WinWholesale; Dave LaGrand, president & CEO, Nordyne.Nordyne, a subsidiary
The Rheem Manufacturing Co. Replacement Parts Department announced that Rheem distributor Design Air has opened its newest PROSTOCK store in Kimberly, WI. This marks the fifth PROSTOCK store for the
Vortens announced that five of its high-efficiency toilets completed certification testing through IAPMO Research and Testing Inc., an independent testing facility, and now qualify for WaterSense water efficiency designation from
Cregger Co. (West Columbia, SC) opened a new location in Valdosta, GA. The 30,000-sq.-ft. branch is located at 1653 Clay Road and will distribute both plumbing and HVAC products.
Ferguson (Newport News, VA) opened two new locations, one in Cohasset, MN, and one in Pagosa Springs, CO. Located at 26377 Industrial Blvd., the 15,000-sq.-ft. Cohasset facility features local inventories
ProSource Plumbing Supply (Greenville, SC) opened its fourth location at 629 Market Street in Hendersonville, NC, in December. A luxury plumbing showroom will open at this location in early 2008.
The Portland Group (North Billerica, MA) announced its newest branch at 660 Lincoln Street in Worcester, MA, which offers plumbing, heating and HVAC products.
Johnson Controls has pledged to reduce its total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity per dollar of revenue by 30% from 2002 to 2012. The company has committed to the
WinWholesale Inc. (Dayton, OH) has opened Orlando Winnelson Co. in Orlando, FL, to serve contractors in Brevard, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties. The locally owned and operated company
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced the successful one-year operation of the first-generation “Super Boiler,” which can deliver 94% thermal efficiency, while producing fewer emissions than conventional boiler technologies. DOE’s
Home Page of new Uponor website, striving to deliver compelling content, to engage trade and consumer visitors. >> Uponor Inc. announced a makeover of its Web site, www.uponor-usa.com, to make
Chicago Faucets announced its membership into the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). “Chicago Faucets’ commitment to water conservation is evident in our extensive product offering that incorporates low-flow aerators, adjustable
Enjoying themselves at the IPD Open House are ASA IPD Vice Chairman Pat Adams of MKS Pipe & Valve Co. (left) and IPD Chairman Dennis Niver of McJunkin Red Man
Industrial Information Resources predicts a 45% increase in investments by Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry in 2008, with $21 billion to be spread over 537 projects to begin construction this year.
Emerson Climate Technologies announced results from its contractor and distributor survey, which showed that though 100% of those surveyed said they are aware of the 2010 phaseout of new R-22
Seneca Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. (Buffalo, NY) celebrated 75 years in business with a dinner reception attended by the Mayor of Buffalo Byron Brown, City Councilman Brian Davis and
The next meeting of Houston’s PVF Roundtable on Feb. 19, 2008, will highlight featured speaker Dr. Barry Lawrence, one of the leaders of the Texas A&M Industrial Distribution program. Register
PACE Supply Corp., Santa Rosa, CA, hosted its fourth Field Marketing Summit in Santa Rosa, attended by 59 Affiliated Distributors suppliers, one non-AD supplier, PACE sales teams and management from
Pennsylvania Machine Works Inc. successfully completed the ISO 9001 certification process with Lloyd’s of London. The ISO Certificate is available for downloading from the company’s Web site at www.pennusa.com. The
Danze promoted Jim Greenway to regional sales manager of its Northeast region. Greenway previously served as regional builder sales manager in the Midwest region for the company.
The 2008 board of directors for the Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association includes: President Debbie Miller, Millers Decorative Plumbing & Hardware; President-Elect Jonathan Wood, Brasstech; Secretary Steve Weinberg, The Glassmith
The American Indoor Air Quality Council has unveiled a search engine on its Web site, www.iaqcouncil.org, allowing full access to its database of registered recertification activities. The engine allows certificants
Jacuzzi Brands Corp. has named Michelle Cervantez as chief marketing officer, Jacuzzi Brands Corp., and vice president marketing, Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath. Cervantez has held vice president roles at Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar,
Masco Corp. announced that Alan Barry stepped down as president and COO, effective November 30, 2007, in connection with his previously announced retirement originally planned for 2008. CEO Timothy Wadhams,
Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division has promoted Tony Hayes to national service director, responsible for 12 area and regional zone service managers and four training centers in Atlanta, Dallas,
The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) named C. David Myers, vice president of Johnson Controls, chairman for 2008. Myers said he plans to focus on effective HVACR self-regulation and replacing
Popek Smith VAMAC Inc. (Richmond, VA), a plumbing, well and septic wholesaler, named David Popek and Mark Smith as senior vice presidents. Popek most recently was vice president of human
WaterFurnace International named Michael Albertson vice president of commercial marketing and sales. His industry experience includes more than 10 years owning and operating a contracting firm that designed and installed
Westinghouse Electric and Emerson Process Management announced a 10-year extension to an existing agreement in which Emerson will provide key technology for automation of nuclear power plants that utilize the
The Western Suppliers Association (WSA), a regional affiliate of the American Supply Association, has named Don Robertson, an industry veteran of more than 30 years, its executive director.
Atlas Plumbing Supply reduces internal costs and gains productivity using DDI System's inform 2008 distribution management software. Atlas Plumbing recently converted their company operations from a well-known software provider to
Mueller Water Products Inc. announced that Dale Smith will continue as CEO of Mueller Co. until the end of its fiscal year 2008. The company had previously announced his retirement
Northwest Pipe Co. announced that Gary Stokes, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Water Transmission Group, has assumed the new role of senior vice president, Water Transmission Group. He will
PolyPipe Inc., a polyethylene pipe maker, announced that Jim Moore joined the company as CEO. Moore came from Nomaco Industries, a manufacturer of engineered polymer foam extrusions used in the
APR Supply Co. (Lebanon, PA) said it was honored with a Top 50 Fastest Growing Company award by The Central Penn Business Journal, which recognized businesses that made significant contributions
Julius Banks from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be presenting a program on Section 608 of The Clean Air Act of 1990, addressing refrigerant recycling and EPA compliance
Uponor and its product line of PEX tubing have joined Builder Sourcing Corp.’s Whole House Program. Visit www.MyPlumbingPortal.com under Vendor News for more on this development.
The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) Tidewater Chapter of Norfolk, VA, has teamed up to complete a job under the Oil Heat Cares Program that will assist
The Moisture Control Services (MCS) division of Munters has received a General Services Administration (GSA) contract to provide disaster restoration services to United States government facilities worldwide. The five-year schedule
Spirax Sarco Inc. has released The Steam and Condensate Loop Book, an engineer’s best practices guide to saving energy and optimizing plant performance. Utilizing illustrations and case studies, the full-color
Emerson Climate Technologies announced that QuikTrip has agreed to install Emerson’s E2 Facility Management System to monitor and manage energy consumption in all of its nearly 500 convenience stores across
The Southern Wholesaler’s Association is hosting the Profit Enhancement Institute, an intensive three-day seminar designed for owners/principals, branch managers and mid- & upper-level managers in the wholesale/distribution industry. It will
Boshart Industries held its 2007 U.S. Sales Meetings Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Nashville, TN, to train and educate its sales reps on products and the latest developments at the company.
The Vent-Free Gas Products Alliance appointed Don Denton as technical consultant. Mary S. Carson, the Alliance’s program director, will continue to manage the operations and public relations activities of the
Swanstone has promoted Dave King to chief operating officer effective immediately. King formerly held the title of chief financial officer at Swanstone. As COO, his duties will now include working
IDEA, an eCommerce service provider, announced that Robert E. Gaylord had been named president of the organization. Gaylord, a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, brings to IDEA expertise in leading
The Novaflex Group has launched a brand-new corporate Web site at www.novaflex.com that is designed to offer the visitor an easier and more efficient method to browse its full line
UV Resources launched a UV replacement lamp Web site at www.UVResources.com for distributors, wholesalers/contractors and end-users to source UV-C lamps for almost any product currently used in most HVAC systems.
Basco Shower Enclosures announced the 2008 schedule for Basco University, the company’s training program that offers installers intensive, hands-on classes on the proper techniques and methods for installing glass shower
The ARI and GAMA Boards of Directors voted unanimously on Nov. 11 and 12, 2007, to approve a merger of the two associations. The proposal was then sent to the
Bradley will be sponsoring the Focus on Energy 2008 Green Manufacturing Summit on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 at the Schlitz Audobon Nature Center in Bayside WI.
A $54 million upgrade started in November by China’s Ziyang steel pipe plant will increase annual output to 150,000 tons and reach “a nationally advanced level” of product quality, according
Murray Supply Co. (Winston-Salem, NC) held a counter day sponsored by BrassCraft in December. In November, Murray Supply Co. hosted a counter day at its Charlotte, NC, location sponsored by
RONA, a distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products based in Boucherville, Quebec, has acquired the operating assets of Ottawa, Ontario-based Best-MAR Plumbing and Heating Supplies.
Speaker/consultant/columnist Ricardo González has launched The González Report, a Web site to help those who manage Latino labor or are in business development with Latinos.
The Eternal GU32 is a hybrid water heating system that uses patented counter-flow design and two-pass heat exchanger technology. It maintains an 86% thermal efficiency rating with consistent pressure. This
The SHC Mini-tank electric water heater from Stiebel Eltron frees up precious space while providing plenty of hot water. Installation is quick and easy - once filled with water, simply
Ultimate Overflow Gasket is specially designed to work with old tubs, new tubs and tub liners. The Ultimate Overflow Gasket makes sure the water goes directly into the overflow without
FLO n STOP is a patented remote controlled water system that when activated will prevent water damage from leaks and floods from sources such as broken pipes, burst hoses and
Danfoss Flomatic Corp.’s new heavy-duty 12-inch Model 80DIX check valve (NPT female connection) is designed for larger submersible pumps. Features a double-guided poppet with a ductile iron body and has
Hydrolevel’s new Model 3150 HydroStat for oil boilers combines a universal temperature limit and low water cut-off in one control. Can be mounted on existing immersion wells for field replacement
The BV216 from Omni Brass is a 2-outlet, 2-mode, deck-mounted diverter valve with an integral backflow preventer. Ideal for large tub applications such as whirlpools and soaker type bathtubs where
AERCO International Inc. has enhanced its Modulex line of condensing boilers. Each unit is now equipped with a Boiler Communications Module to enhance communications and support integration with building automation
Pumps from Glentronics use a Dual Float Switch system that activates a back-up switch if, for some reason, the first switch fails. Dual Float Switches are also mounted within a
Supply House Times has compiled a list of the most requested new product information from 2007 based on our Web site’s tracking results. The Top 10 Online Product of 2007 also contains an additional five Honorable Mentions, whose products also were highly requested and viewed at www.supplyht.com.