Article: Bradford White sets sights on boiler market with Laars purchase.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)

If it heats water, chances are Bradford White makes it. And the deal to purchase Laars[R] Heating Systems certainly reinforces the company's motto, "Count On Bradford White For Everything Hot Water."

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Bradford White made a move to widely diversify its product line by signing an agreement with Water Pik Technologies Inc. to acquire Laars Heating Systems, a manufacturer of residential, commercial and industrial boilers, and copper-finned water heaters.

Bradford White is no stranger to growth through acquisition. Just a few years ago the company purchased and reinvigorated two companies while broadening its own product ...

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