Supply House Times back issues from July 2005:
Deschenes Group acquires Bardon Supplies Ltd.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Canadian wholesaler Deschenes Group, based in Montreal, Quebec, announced its acquisition of Bardon Supplies Ltd., a wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC and industrial pipe, valves and fittings, headquartered in Ontario, Canada. "Both parties see this acquisition as a ...
NIBCO.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... NIBCO hosted members of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association's Educational Foundation's Board of Governors during its recent meeting in Charlottesville, Va ....
Grundfos Pumps Corp.(appointment of Kerry Baskins as sales manager)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Grundfos Pumps Corp. announced that 14-year pump industry veteran Kerry Baskins has taken the position of U.S. Original Equipment ...
BNP Media.(LATE-BREAKING NEWS)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... BNP Media: Supply HOUSE TIMES and 11 other trade magazines also owned by its parent, BNP Media, are sponsoring construction of a Habitat for Humanity home in Detroit this summer. BNP Media employees helped on the ...
A Supply House Times: exclusive residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Illustration)
Jul 01, 2005 ... <Pre> A Supply House Times Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey APRIL 2005 RegionResidential PermitsLocal MarketsApril 05YTD 05 +/- vs. 04Up Down WEST Single ...
Ferguson Enterprises hosts contest for "fastest" plumbers.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Kohler Co. announced that a nationwide contest for plumbers to demonstrate how quickly they can install Kohler[R] and Sterling[R] bathroom products is being staged at various locations serviced by Newport News, Va.-based Ferguson Enterprises from now through September. At ...
Conversations at ISH Frankfurt: plumbing product manufacturers discussed some of the differences in trends and products for the United States vs. Europe and the rest of the world.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Attending the ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany last March was truly an eye-opening experience. Beyond the 10 multi-level halls filled with products, services and people speaking a variety of languages, there was the humbling and slightly uncomfortable sense that we're not in Kansas ...
Supply New England.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
Jul 01, 2005; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: (Attleboro, Mass.) treated almost 250 of its top qualifying contracting customers and their guests to a weeklong Caribbean cruise this past spring, sailing out of Puerto Rico on the Princess Cruise Line's Golden Princess to various ports of call. ...
The Dwyer Group creates ProTradeNet buying group.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(ProTradeNet LLC)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... The Dwyer Group, based in Waco, Texas, a holding company of six franchise businesses, has established ProTradeNet LLC, a new buying group that will include an e-commerce portal to place and track orders with national vendors that work with its franchisor subsidiaries. Mike Owens ...
Chicago Faucets.(REP UPDATE)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Dellon Sales based in Albertson, N.Y., was named Commercial Rep of the Year by Chicago Faucets, a Geberit company. Pictured left to right are: Keith Kramer, president of Chicago Faucets, Scott Dellon of Dellon Sales, and Richard O'Reagan, senior vice president at Chicago Faucets. ...
Woolf-Harris.(buildings and facilities)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Woolf-Harris, based in Harahan, La., a 38-year-old sales agency with traditional territorial responsibility for the states of Mississippi, Louisiana and the western portion of Tennessee, is expanding its coverage to include the entire state of Tennessee. Sales representatives have been ...
Two Oregon rep firms merge.(REP UPDATE)(Prinson Sales)(Dick Johnson and Associates)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Prinson Sales and Dick Johnson & Associates, two veteran independent factory sales agencies based in the Portland, Ore., area, announced their intent to merge and form a new corporation: Cascadia Sales Group Inc. Cascadia will provide sales and marketing services for manufacturers and ...
Armstrong Hot Water Group.(contracts)(Mechanical Solutions)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Armstrong Hot Water Group, a division of Armstrong International, appointed Mechanical Solutions, based in South Windsor, Conn., as a Hot Water Group Specialist representing its full range of water temperature controls in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and ...
Midwest Boiler & Draft.(sales promotions)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Midwest Boiler & Draft based in Frankfort, Ill., is offering a promotion it calls the "Ultimate Giveaway." For every $15,000 purchased between now and December 31, 2005, from preferred manufacturers including HydroTherm, Niles ...
T. Christy Enterprises, based in Anaheim, Calif., hired Tim Collier, formerly with rep firm Garey-White & Associates, based in San Leandro, Calif., as part of the merging of resources between the two companies.(REP UPDATE)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... T. Christ Enter rises, based in Anaheim, Calif., hired Tim Collier, formerly with rep firm Garey-White & Associates based in San Leandro, Calif., as part of the merging of resources between the two companies. T. Christy Enterprises and Garey-White & Associates are merging their resources ...
Ferguson Enterprises.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, Va.) announced the following personnel changes: Keith VanderVennet was named to the newly created position of director of branch sales. He had been director of career development. Mark Stefanick was promoted to director of career development. Formerly ...
SAN Plumbing Supply.(promotion of Chad Lohrmann as district manager)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... SAN Plumbing Supply (Phoenix), a 10-unit plumbing wholesaler that describes itself as "the convenience store for ...
Murray Supply.(appointment of Katy Piatt as trainer)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Murray Supply (Winston Salem, N.C.) hired Katy Piatt to coordinate the company ...
BrassCraft.(promotion of Joel Paul as director)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... BrassCraft promoted Joel Paul to director of operations of its packaging and distribution facility in Brownstown Township, Mich. He succeeds Eric Neer, who is retiring from the position ....
St. Thomas creations.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... St. Thomas creations demonstrated its Quattro flushing technology, a high-performance flushing system, at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas in May. Toilets with Quattro technology have a 3-inch flush valve, an extra large direct-fed water jet that delivers maximum water force to ...
The Elkay Division.(appointment of Frank Profiti as vice president)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... The Elkay Division named Frank Profiti vice president/sales and marketing, Elkay Canada Ltd. He will be responsible for the sales of Wessan, Elkay and Architectural Metal Industries brand products to the wholesale, ...
Falcon Waterfree Technologies.(appointment of Donald E. Rosenblum as member of advisory board)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Falcon Waterfree Technologies LLC named Retired Army Lieutenant General Donald E. Rosenblum, a former Pentagon official, and Ron ...
CorStone Industries LLC.(Expansion ...)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... CorStone Industries LLC is building a 36,000-sq.-ft. addition to its manufacturing facility in Greenville, Ala., which will increase its size to 100,000 sq. ft. The company manufactures acrylic sinks and bathroom lavatories. The expanded facility is targeted for startup in October ....
Survey reveals details of kitchen/bath remodels.(News: Bath & Kitchen)
Jul 01, 2005; ... The average kitchen remodel includes replacing the countertops, painting and wallpapering, while the average bathroom remodeling project includes new wall treatments, flooring and faucets. These were among the findings of a March 2005 survey of homeowners between the ages of 25 and 70 who ...
Jacuzzi.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Jacuzzi unveiled its Fuzion[R] collection of single and double whirlpool tubs featuring natural wood at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas this past May. The tubs have a European-influenced design and provide a spa-like atmosphere. The top-of-the-line Fuzion bath has 23 jets. The ...
As seen at K/BIS: air baths gaining in popularity.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Kitchen/Bath Industry Show)(Interview)
Jul 01, 2005; ... "The air bath is a strong trend," said Michael Kornowa, director of marketing at MTI Whirlpools, in a booth interview at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas this past May. One reason for the growing interest in air baths is consumer concern about cleanliness of the ...
Hansgrohe.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Hansgrohe introduced the Downpour Air Rainmaker showerhead at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas in May. It is oval-shaped with a 24-inch diameter and has 350 spray channels. The company's patented air-injection technology adds air bubbles to each ...
KWC America.(Awards, Recognition ...)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... KWC America announced its KWCMURANO bath faucet was selected as the HD 2005 Product of the Year in the accessories category at the recent Hospitality ...
Atlas Homewares.(Awards, Recognition ...)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Atlas Homewares received the Sears Partners In Progress Award for 2004 for its work with The Great Indoors. More than 10,000 sources competed for this award, which is presented annually to a select group of ...
Delta Faucet.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Delta Faucet demonstrated its H20kinetic technology for shower systems n May at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. It controls the delivery of water by managing the water droplet size and velocity, spray coverage and thermal dynamics to create a warmer and more luxurious ...
Sloan Valve Co.(Products ...)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Sloan Valve Co. offers Optima[R] handwashing sinks, outfitted with a selection of electronic faucets for use in healthcare facilities, cafeterias. laboratories and other areas. The ...
Advance Tabco.(Products ...)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Advance Tabco introduced a large capacity "Farmer Sink" undermount with contemporary styling that will also complement the country look. The commercial grade ...
Maverick buys Colombian tube producers.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Maverick Tube Corp. completed the acquisitions of Tubos del Caribe S.A., substantially all of the equity interests in Consorcio Metalurgico Nacional S.A. (Colmena S.A.), and Advance Corp. on May 27, 2005. Tubos del Caribe is a Colombian manufacturer of oil country tubular goods ...
Global steel supply sets new record in 2004.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Led by China, total world steel production increased at a rate of 8.8% in 2004, according to the International Iron & Steel Institute (HSI). For the first time ever, global production reached the billion metric ton (MT) mark. The year ended at 1.035 billion MT. Steel production ...
Mechanical Products Nevada.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Mechanical Products Nevada, a Las Vegas-based manufacturers rep firm, has celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Distribution Product ...
Flowserve.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... This Flowserve Limitorque MX "smart" multi-turn electric actuator is in service at a ...
Industrial building booms in Texas.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
Jul 01, 2005; ... There are 793 active industrial projects scheduled to begin construction in 2005 and beyond in the "Lone Star State," according to Houston-based Industrial Information Resources (IIR). These projects have a total investment value of more than $34.5 billion. This makes Texas the ...
Legend Valve.(contracts)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Legend Valve has hired two manufacturers rep firms. Hartung & Associates of Piano now covers North Texas. The contact there is ...
Milwaukee Valve.(promoted John Labellarte)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Milwaukee Valve promoted John Labellarte to chief operating ...
Hughes Supply.(awards)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Hughes Supply (Orlando, Fla.) was named by Standard & Poor's Ratings as one of four leading industrial distribution companies that ...
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry.(software)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Charlotte Pipe & Foundry has released version three of its AutoCAD CD providing a complete set of two- and three-dimensional AutoCAD drawings for ...
Tyco Flow Control.(awards)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Tyco Flow Control received the 2005 Valves & Actuators Company of the Year Award at Frost & Sullivan's third annual Excellence ...
IPEX.(awards)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... IPEX won a bronze Horizon Interactive Award for its Web site in the business-to-business category. The 2005 competition included hundreds of international entrants who were judged by a panel ...
IPSCO.(David Sutherland awarded)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... IPSCO President & CEO David Sutherland was awarded the 2005 Gary Memorial Medal by the ...
Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!) represents a U.S. government ...
McJunkin opens Dallas Branch.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
Jul 01, 2005; ... McJunkin Corp. (Charleston, W.Va.) has opened an office and warehouse at 841 Heinz Way, Grand Prairie, Texas (near Dallas). The 43,000-sq.-ft. warehouse has $3 million in gas product inventory. McJunkin opened in Dallas to primarily serve Atmos Energy Corp., the largest natural ...
ITC issues gloomy outlook for U.S. foundries.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(International Trade Commission)
Jul 01, 2005; ... The U.S. foundry industry faces a highly competitive and changing marketplace, reports the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in its study "Foundry Products: Competitive Conditions in the U.S. Market." The ITC reported that the U.S. foundry products industry experienced ...
LENOX.(People On The Move ...)(promoted Rich Wuerthele )(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... LENOX promoted Rich Wuerthele to president of sales, reporting to President Bob Heisner. Wuerthele joined the company in ...
Chicago Faucets.(Award ...)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Chicago Faucets was named Interline Partner of the Year in the plumbing division at the recent Interline Partnership Conference held in Jacksonville, Fla. More than 400 suppliers attended the event, along with more than 400 employees of Interline Brands. Keith Kramer, president of Chicago ...
First Supply LLC.(Expansion, Acquisition ...)(new facilities)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... First Supply LLC (Madison, Wis.) opened its 15th location in a 13,500-sq.-ft. facility at 111 Olive St., ...
Lorenz Industries.(Expansion, Acquisition ...)(Fluidyne Ansonia)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Lorenz Industries acquired Fluidyne Ansonia, a manufacturer of stop valves and water supplies. Lorenz ...
Noveon, the producer of BlazeMaster[R] CPVC, and FlexHead[R] Industries the producer of flexible sprinkler connection products, have entered into an exclusive co-marketing agreement.(Partnerships ...)(HVAC )(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Noveon, the producer of BlazeMaster[R] CPVC, and FlexHead[R] Industries the producer of flexible sprinkler connection products, have entered into an exclusive co-marketing agreement, under which they will promote the ...
Armstrong.(Partnerships ...)(appointed suppliers)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Armstrong, a global supplier of fluid flow equipment for residential, commercial and industrial applications, appointed A.D.E. Systems as commercial ...
Zoeller Pump Co.(Products ...)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Zoeller Pump Co. introduced constant 200 degree rated high temperature full-flow check valves, with an epoxy powercoat finish for ...
Leonard Valve.(Products ...)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Leonard Valve offers Type TM thermostatic water mixing valves designed to control water temperature for domestic hot water systems and multiple showers in commercial, ...
Lean techniques for the PVF warehouse: evaluate what's needed in an area and, even more important, what's not needed.(Adams on Pipe, Valves and Fittings Supply)(five S philosophy)(Lean Enterprise)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Recently I took an intensive course at the National Institute of Testing and Standards, (seven days in a row, eight+ hours each day!) to become certified in "Lean Enterprise" techniques. It was great to be reminded of all the valuable lessons that have come to us from the Toyota ...
HydroTherm.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... HydroTherm's high-performance, high-efficiency KN-10 boiler replaced the 30-year-old boiler at the Polish National Catholic Church in Woonsocket, ...
General Plumbing Supply.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... General Plumbing Supply (Edison, N.J.) painted seven of its trucks to feature Rheem Water Heaters' residential and commercial product lines. The wholesaler began marketing and promoting the water heaters with contractor training, wholesaler personnel training, sales calls, ...
Bradford White buys Laars Heating Systems.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(mergers )(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Bradford White has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Laars Heating Systems from Water Pik Technologies for $24.3 million. Laars Heating Systems will continue to operate under that name and will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Bradford White. The transaction was expected to be ...
Watsco passes analyst muster.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Analyst Jeff Germanotta of William Blair & Co. investment firm, who began research coverage of Watsco (Coconut Grove, Fla.), said, "Within its HVAC business, Watsco has demonstrated its capacity to generate growth from both internal and external opportunities, including the integration of ...
Johnstone Supply.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Jerry Hughes, Entrepreneurial Award )(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Johnstone Supply (Portland, Ore.) presented Jerry Hughes, owner of three Johnstone wholesale companies in Indiana, with its Leadership Award. He joined the company's cooperative in 1988 and recently retired from the board, where he was chairman of the long-range strategic planning ...
Rheem Mfg. Co.(People On The Move ...)(loses Stewart Farwell )(appointed Scott D. Martin)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Rheem Mfg. Co. announced Stewart Farwell has retired as executive vice president and COO. Succeeding him is Scott D. Martin, who has served as president of the Rheem Water Heater Division since 2000. A veteran of nearly 30 years with Rheem, Farwell has held a variety of management posts ...
Radiant heating sales soared in 2004.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Radiant heating sales estimates in 2004 were 214% above 2003 sales estimates, according to an annual survey by the Radiant Panel Association of major suppliers of radiant heating systems in North America. Information was collected on both hydronic radiant tubing and electric radiant ...
Laars Heating Systems.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Laars Heating Systems, a Bradford-White Co., honored Rathe Associates, Syosset, N.Y., as its commercial product "2004 Rep Of The Year"; and Focus Sales, East Meadow, N.Y. and Middlesex, N.J., as its residential product "2004 Rep Of The Year." Pictured left are Donald ...
Survey shows majority of contractors moving to 13 SEER.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)
Jul 01, 2005; ... A majority of HVAC contractors--77%--plan to convert to 13 SEER by the January 2006 deadline, but 12% still plan to aggressively sell 10 SEER after the transition deadline, according to a survey by Emerson Climate Technologies. The survey is the second in a series of 13 SEER ...