Supply House Times articles from December 2002

Supply House Times archives from December 2002

ASA--value or no! (Letters).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... I have had a few days to reflect on this year's ASA Supply Chain Summit (Oct. 29-Nov. 2 in Toronto) and I feel it had the most value to me in a number of years. In the past we had our choice of various seminars in which speakers threw...

Reader praises Wheeler's columns. (Letters).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Jim Wheeler's writing in SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES is direct, straightforward and does that rare job of simplifying the often complex aspects of the HVAC industry without losing the important points. This is whether he's writing about technical...

Wholesale Distributors Association dissolved. (News).
December 1, 2002... The 74-year-old Wholesale Distributors Association has discontinued operations by a vote of its board, primarily due to declining participation. The Southern Wholesalers Association is inviting former WDA members to join SWA. "SWA is very...

CWA/MAD taking steps to merge. (News).(Central Wholesalers Association and the Michigan Association of Distributors )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The boards of the Central Wholesalers Association and the Michigan Association of Distributors held a joint meeting this fall at which they took preliminary steps toward a formal merger. CWA and MAD members may be asked to vote to approve the...

ISH North America debuts in Toronto. (News).(international sanitation and heating trade show)
December 1, 2002... The premiere of ISH North America held in Toronto Oct. 31- Nov. 2 exceeded expectations, with 10,735 attendees visiting the trade show, according to Messe Frankfurt Inc., show organizer. U.S. attendees made the strongest showing with more...

Noland Co. (People On The Move ...).(William G. Overman Jr. named manager of traffic and logistics)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >>Noland Co. (Newport News, Va.) named William G. Overman Jr. manager of traffic and logistics. He joined the company's central warehouse in 1995 and has been assistant manager of inventory replenishment since 1999.

American Plumbing & Mechanical. (People On The Move ...).(Lloyd Smith named president/COO)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >>American Plumbing & Mechanical promoted Lloyd Smith to president/COO--multifamily operations. He has been president/HVAC operations since August 2002. Smith's company, LDI Mechanical, was acquired by AMPAM in February 2000. Since then, he has...

Metabo Corp. (People On The Move ...).(Martin Cross promoted)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >>Metabo Corp. named Martin Cross director of corporate development. Before joining the company, he was general manager with a division of W.W. Grainger. The company manufactures portable electric power tools and abrasives.

McGuire Manufacturing Co. (People On The Move ...).(promotes Robert Williams Jr. )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >>McGuire Manufacturing Co. named Robert Williams Jr. to the newly created position of regional sales manager. The company manufactures commercial plumbing supplies.

The Association of Industry Manufacturers Representatives presented its Golden Eagle award at the general session of the American Supply Association on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Toronto. (News).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The Association of Industry Manufacturers Representatives presented its Golden Eagle award at the general session of the American Supply Association on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Toronto. Pictured here are this year's award recipient, David E...

AIM/R retains MANA to manage operations. (News).(Association of Industry Manufacturers Representatives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The Association of Industry Manufacturers Representatives (AIM/R) announced a change in association management. Manufacturers' Agents National Association (MANA) will assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of its business...

Robinson Supply, Fall River, Mass, drew 1,000 contractors to its annual fall plumbing, heating and cooling trade show in September. (News).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Robinson Supply, Fall River, Mass., drew 1,000 contractors to its annual fall plumbing, heating and cooling trade show in September. The show featured more than 100 manufacturers' booths and 45 pages of "show specials." Pictured above are Dave...

The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating held its annual gala fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Canada on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Toronto, during the ISH North America international trade fair. (News).
December 1, 2002... The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating held its annual gala fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Canada on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Toronto, during the ISH North America international trade fair. Pictured here are David W. Hughes,...

Geberit's Chicago Faucet acquires W/C Technology. (Bath & Kitchen).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The Chicago Faucet Co., part of the Geberit Group, has acquired 100% of the shares of W/C Technology Corp. from Masco Corp., effective Nov. 1. "We are now in the process of integrating WCTC into the Chicago Faucet/Geberit organization,"...

Product sales hinge on pleasing end consumer. (Bath & Kitchen).(plumbing wholesalers realize convenience a prime motivator for buyers)
December 1, 2002... Today more than 75% of plumbers purchases of bath and kitchen products involve the end consumer, and the overwhelming majority of those consumers are women, said Laurie Breininger, vice president and general manager, Bath & Kitchen Americas,...

Dornbracht USA. (People On The Move).(hires Arthur Petracco)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Dornbracht USA has added Arthur Petracco to its national sales team as project sales manager of its new specialized department dedicated to the hospitality industry. With more than 14 years of sales experience and seven years involved in the...

National Kitchen & Bath Association. (People On The Move).(searches for new CEO)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> National Kitchen & Bath Association is appointing a search committee to recruit a successor to CEO Cecilia A. Balazs, who resigned from her position effective Oct. 25. She will join Reico Kitchen & Bath of Springfield, Va., to manage its...

MAAX Inc. (Acquisition ...).(Aker Plastics Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> MAAX Inc. has finalized its acquisition of the shares of Aker Plastics Co., a manufacturer of fiber glass and acrylic bathroom products. The transaction is for a total consideration of $78 million (U.S.) subject to certain adjustments....

NKBA and NARI. (Partnership).(The National Association of the Remodeling Industry agreement with the National Kitchen and Bath Association at Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... NKBA and NARI: The National Association of the Remodeling Industry has finalized an agreement with the National Kitchen and Bath Association in which NARI will be a presenting partner at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference in Orlando,...

ISH-NA panel shares B&K best practices. (Bath & Kitchen).(upping bath and kitchen sales)
December 1, 2002... Ideas from a panel of experts on how to improve sales of bath and kitchen products were discussed in a "best practices" workshop moderated by SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES Editor Jim Olsztynski at ISH North America in Toronto. The panel consisted of...

Affiliated Distributors hosted its 19th annual North American Meeting at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., in September. (Bath & Kitchen).
December 1, 2002... Affiliated Distributors hosted its 19th annual North American Meeting at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., in September. One of the highlights was its awards banquet for the PVF and Plumbing Divisions. In a...

Elkay says 100% of its reps are getting certified. (Bath & Kitchen).(Elkay Manufacturing; Manufacturers Representative Educational Research Foundation)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Elkay Manufacturing sponsors principals of its rep firms for Professional Manufacturer Representative Certification under the auspices of the Manufacturers Representative Educational Research Foundation. All of Elkay's rep firms are...

Self-cleaning toilet seat. (Bath & Kitchen).(from SCS The Netherlands)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... SCS The Netherlands has introduced the SCS self-cleaning toilet seat. As the toilet is flushed, the patented seat rotates, passing through a hygiene-sluice. The 15-second process results in a dry but hygienically cleaned toilet seat. A built-in...

U.S. industries reports improved results in 2002. (Bath & Kitchen).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... U.S. Industries, parent company of Jacuzzi, Zurn, Sundance Spas and Eljer, reported increased sales for both the fourth quarter and year. Net sales of $309.8 million for the three months were 10.4% above the previous year's fourth quarter;...

The Junior Throne is a free-standing potty seat manufactured by The Throne Room that resembles a finely-crafted chair and will make any child feel like royalty. (Bath & Kitchen).
December 1, 2002... The Junior Throne is a free-standing potty seat manufactured by The Throne Room that resembles a finely-crafted chair and will make any child feel like royalty. It is crafted from wood, then completed with durable sealers and finishes so it can...

Moen Inc. (Contest ...).
December 1, 2002... >> Moen Inc. launched a contest open to American Society of Interior Designers student members. Students are asked to design faucet accent pieces for the Moen Asceri Accent collection in one of four seasonal categories: fall, winter, spring or...

Mid-Continent Marketing. (Rep News ...).(to represent Elkay Manufacturing in Illinois and Indiana)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Mid-Continent Marketing of Addison, Ill., will represent Elkay Manufacturing in northern Illinois and northwest Indiana.

Broderick & Associates. (Rep News ...).(changes name to Inland Sales Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Broderick & Associates of southern Illinois has changed its name to Inland Sales Group Inc. and will represent Elkay in southern Illinois.

Crane Valves to close Long Beach headquarters. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Crane Valves North America (CVNA) has announced that it will relocate and consolidate the company's Long Beach, Calif., headquarters and operations into other Crane facilities. The project will be phased in starting in early 2003 and is...

Mueller buys Colonial plant, Conbraco stake. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(and acquires Overstreet-Hughes Co.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Mueller Industries acquired certain assets of Colonial Engineering Inc.'s Fort Pierce, Fla., operations for $14.5 million. These operations manufacture injected molded plastic pressure fittings for plumbing, agricultural, and industrial use,...

Charlotte Pipe & Foundry recently tested a new product knowledge training program with 23 inside, outside and counter sales staff from Hughes Supply. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Charlotte Pipe & Foundry recently tested a new product knowledge training program with 23 inside, outside and counter sales staff from Hughes Supply. The three-day training program covered dimensional standards, chemical resistance, solvent...

Bradford Co. (Expansions, Transitions ...).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Bradford Co. of Elk Grove, Wis., a manufacturer and supplier of fittings and valves specializing in sanitary-sensitive applications such as food processing and pharmaceuticals, has expanded to a total of 13 locations in the United States, as...

USFilter and AqWise-Wise Water Technologies Ltd. (Expansions, Transitions ...).(United States Filter Corp.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... USFilter and AqWise-Wise Water Technologies Ltd., of Netanya, Israel, have agreed to market the AGAR[TM] technology to the municipal and industrial wastewater treatment industry in the U.S., reports KWD-globalpipe (www.kwd-globalpipe.com). ...

Parker Hannifin's. (Expansions, Transitions ...).(Skinner Valve Division changes name to Parker Fluid Control Division)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Parker Hannifin's Skinner Valve Division has changed its name to the Parker Fluid Control Division. The change was enacted to reflect six distinct product lines under the names Skinner, Gold Ring, Jackes-Evans, Lucifer, Sinclair Collins and...

Northern Pipe Products. (Expansions, Transitions ...).(chooses Hampton, Iowa, as site of new pipe production factory)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Northern Pipe Products of Fargo, N.D., has chosen Hampton, Iowa, to be the site of its new PE pipe production factory. It makes PVC pipe for water mains, sewage and other applications, and has been attracted to the PE market by the strong...

Affiliated Distributors honors PVF excellence. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Affiliated Distributors hosted its 19th annual North American meeting in Nashville Sept. 26-28 with over 1,700 affiliates and suppliers in attendance. A-D's Recognition of Excellence Awards went to the following in the PVF Division category:...

Kelly Pipe acquires Pacific Pipe Co. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Kelly Pipe Co. of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., has announced the purchase of key assets of Pacific Pipe Co., which will operate as a division of Kelly. Kelly Pipe Co. is a PVF distributor with 185 employees and operates additional facilities in...

McJunkin sells McBar interest to partner. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Cameron and Barkley Co.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... McJunkin Co. announced the sale of its interest in McJunkin-Cambar ("McBar") to Cameron & Barkley, a subsidiary of Hagemeyer North America, on Oct. 8, 2002. Formed in 1994, McBar had been a 50-50 joint venture between McJunkin and Cameron...

Peter Dooner takes helm at Wheatland/Seminole. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(named president and CEO of John Maneely Co., Wheatland Tube Co. and Seminole Tubular Products Co.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Peter Dooner has been named president and CEO of John Maneely Co. and its operating divisions, Wheatland Tube Co. and Seminole Tubular Products Co. Dooner represents the fifth generation of leadership in this privately-held, family-owned...

University offers process piping course. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).
December 1, 2002... The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Engineering Professional Development, will offer the course Process Piping Systems Design and Operation, March 10-14, 2003, in Madison, Wis. Major emphasis will be on pharmaceutical, food...

Plastic Pipe & Fittings Association elects officers. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The Plastic Pipe & Fittings Association elected the following officers for 2003 (company affiliations in parentheses): * President, Martin White (Oxy Vinyls). * Vice president, Jack McDonald (LASCO). * Treasurer, Mike Vaughn...

Ferguson lands Nissan PVF business. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Ferguson Enterprises)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Ferguson Enterprises is supplying the PVF for a new $900 million Nissan facility under construction in Canton, Miss. The proximity of Ferguson's distribution center in Fulton, Miss., and immediate product availability were major factors in...

Flowserve process pumps. (Product News).
December 1, 2002... Flowserve has introduced its HWX family of in-line process pumps consisting of 11 different types referenced in API 610, 8th edition and upcoming 9th edition The heart of the family is the HWX OH3 design, which has maximum parts...

Victaulic for small pipes. (Product News).
December 1, 2002... Victaulic has introduced a compact pre-assembled, self-contained fire protection control system for 1.5- and 2-inch pipe sizes. The system includes a water supply shutoff valve, sprinkler system valve, alarm and supervisory switches and easily...

Crane fluid flow software. (Product News).
December 1, 2002... Crane Valves has released a major upgrade of its Flow of Fluids piping system design software. Flow of Fluids Premium offers improvements in speed, ease of use and advanced functionality. >> Circle 209

IPEX sewer & odor control. (Product News).
December 1, 2002... IPEX is launching the Vortex Flow insert, a system to eliminate sewer odor and corrosion. It has no moving pads. Applications include manhole drops, pun]ping station wet wells and forcemain discharges. >> Circle 210

FlowGuard Gold. (Appointments ...).(hires Harry Moos)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... FlowGuard Gold: Harry Moos has joined the company as piping systems consultant in Northern California. Moos has more than 25 years of industry sales and sales management experience with Mansfield, Sterling Plumbing, Eljer and The Zurier Co., a...

Blazemaster Fire Sprinkler Systems. (Appointments ...).(Bob Waters and Shahzad Kazmi promoted)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Blazemaster Fire Sprinkler Systems has named Bob Waters as regional sales manager for the group's Northwest Territory, and Shahzad Kazmi to a similar position in the Central Midwest. Waters has held sales and technical positions with Tyco...

Flo-Safe Inc. (Appointments ...).(Rick Siberine promoted)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Flo-Safe Inc., manufacturer of thermoplastic piping systems, named Rick Siberine national sales manager. He had been eastern area manager.

SPS Co. opens new showroom. (Hydronics/HVACR).(Suburban Plumbing Supply Co.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... SPS Co., a wholesaler based in St. Louis Park, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis, opened a 2000-sq.-ft. showroom in Mankato, Minn. The company was formerly known as Globe Inc. The new showroom, which operates under the name, Minnesota Standard...

Dealers Supply to carry Maytag HVAC line. (Hydronics/HVACR).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Atlanta-based wholesaler Dealers Supply Co. has signed an agreement with NORDYNE to add Maytag to its HVAC offering. This makes the Atlanta region first to have access to the Maytag residential heating and cooling product line. "NORDYNE's...

NAOHSM to award six scholarships. (Hydronics/HVACR).
December 1, 2002... For the fifth consecutive year, the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) will award six $2,000 Dave Nelsen Educational Scholarships to students who are planning to continue their education in the oil-heating industry....

Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES). (Reading Material ...).(releases manual)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) released its revised "Residential and Light Commercial HVACR Service Technician Reference Manual/A Guide for NATE Certification." The updated manual was co-sponsored by RSES, Air Conditioning...

York International Corp. (Financials ...).(third quarter results)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> York International Corp., an HVACR company, announced its third quarter 2002 net income of $26.0 million, or $0.65 per share. The company exceeded its cash expectations and has reduced debt by $126 million since December 2001. York reported...

Intellidyne. (Financials ...).(partnership with New England Electric System)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Intellidyne, LLC, a New York-based manufacturer of energy-saving products for commercial and residential HVACR, announced a partnership with Connecticut-based New England Energy (NEE), a natural gas marketer. "We saw a need to complement our...

ECMI, (Efficient Cylinder Management Inc.). (Certification ...).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> ECMI, (Efficient Cylinder Management Inc.) became an EPA Certified Refrigerant Reclamation Center meeting ARI 700-99 Standards. ECMI handles chemical and refrigerant at all levels.

Prophet 21 signs merger agreement with equity firms. (Technology).(Thoma Cressey Equity Partners and LLR Partners)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Prophet 21's board of directors unanimously approved and adopted an agreement to merge with an entity formed by the equity firms Thoma Cressey Equity Partners Inc. and LLR Partners Inc. The merger agreement calls for all of the issued and...

Ferguson Integrated Systems manages inventory in Morris, Ill. (Technology).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The Integrated Systems Division of Ferguson Enterprises, Newport News, Va., has started an onsite operation at a company in Morris, Ill. The Integrated Division provides companies with customized maintenance, repair and operation supplies (MRO)...

Web site to watch ... (Technology).(Briggs Plumbing Products: www.briggsplumbing.com)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Briggs Plumbing Products, Inc. launched its new Web site, www.briggsplumbing.com. It contains a trade professionals section and a log-in page for sales representatives to access information about the company and special offers. Trade...

Build.com. (Partnerships ...).(e-marketing program)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Build.com announced that W/C Technology Corp., Sirius Range Hoods, Re-Bath Corp., and Wellborn Cabinet have entered into three-year agreements to participate in the Build.com marketing and communications program. The e-marketing program...

MRO Software and IBM. (Partnership ...).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> MRO Software and IBM announced a partnership to deliver MRO Software's strategic asset management solution as a hosted offering through IBM. This agreement allows MRO Software to offer a hosted alternative for its MAXIMO 5 strategic asset...

BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI. (Consolidation ...).(building code administrators form single organization)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI: Members of the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, the International Conference of Building Officials, and the Southern Building Code Congress International recently voted to dissolve their...

Peak Technologies. (Reseller Award ...).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... >> Peak Technologies received an award from Symbol Technologies as its largest reseller for the fourth year in a row at its partner's conference. Symbol offers mobile data management systems and services. Peak is an international systems...

Web-based interface. (Technology).(electronic catalog and account access)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Selkirk LLC Commercial Division developed a multi-level interactive application, which offers the complete product line on CD. The application contains guidelines, installation instructions and warranty information. The Web-based interface...

Todd Pipe & Supply--the streetwise wholesaler. (2002 Wholesaler Of The Year).(Company Profile)
December 1, 2002... Wholesaling can be a mysterious business to outsiders. Success, we're told by all the industry's gurus, requires the right numbers in arcane business measurements like GMROI or T & E. Yet, when you look at the forest instead of the trees, many...

Forces of Change: "Facing the Forces of Change Outlook 2003" analyzes trends and forecasts based on the five types of customers to which a wholesaler-distributor sells products and services.
December 1, 2002... Many aspects of our world have changed since the "Facing the Forces of Change: Future Scenarios for Wholesale Distribution" report was published by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors' Distribution Research and Education...

General application valves part III. (College of Product Knowledge).
December 1, 2002... In this final installment on the subject of valves, we'll look at several other common designs used in our industry today. PLUG VALVES This type uses a rotating cylinder with a port (hole) through it. When the port is aligned with the...

New format's a hit. (ASA News).(Supply Chain Summit convention)
December 1, 2002... Judging from attendee's responses, the new format used in this year's ASA Convention program was a big success. The theme of the program, "Supply Chain Summit," brought industry figures from distribution and manufacturing together to explore...

Requisite for your new employees. (Education Foundation).(Essentials of Profitable PHCP Distribution)
December 1, 2002... Participants in the ASA Convention program this year not only enjoyed the "Summit" portion of the agenda, but also got outstanding value as the ASA Education Foundation kicked off its brand new course, "Essentials of Profitable PHCP...

Industry spotlight. (Education Foundation).(George G. Conyngham, Jr.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... This month's Personal Profile focuses on George G. Conyngham, Jr., President of Eastern Pennsylvania Supply Company in Wilkes-Barre. The company has been in business for an impressive 113 years, having been founded by George's grandfather,...

Opportunities in 2003. (ASA News).(Calendar)
December 1, 2002... If you didn't participate in the programs offered by ASA and our Regional Affiliates this year, you missed some of the best opportunities available anywhere for training and education in our industry--not to mention the valuable peer-to-peer...

People--your most important asset part 4--motivating the best. (Darlington on Showrooms).
December 1, 2002... Okay, you've hired the best, you're communicating and training the best--now we have to learn to motivate the best! It's an art, a science and a skill that can be--in fact must be--learned if you truly want to be the best! In my last...

The role of the metering device in an air-conditioning system. (Wheeler on HVACR).
December 1, 2002... As I pointed out in the first of this series of articles on air-conditioning systems, the metering device is just a restriction in the system. It creates the necessary pressure differences to allow the refrigerant on the system's high-pressure...

Laing Thermotech, Inc. (Products).
December 1, 2002... Autocirc Instant Hot Water Delivery System is a retrofit product and can be installed into any existing home or commercial business. The pump provides hot water instantly to all faucets on the supply line, helping to conserve water by...

Sunroc Corp. (Products).
December 1, 2002... The company introduced a new 28-page, full color catalog detailing its line of drinking fountains and pressure coolers. The catalog includes a quick reference features chart and a "best match" guide to choosing a product. >> Circle 202 ...

Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE[R]. (Products).
December 1, 2002... The HOLDRITE[R] Stout System[TM] revolutionizes the pipe support and alignment bracket category by providing a versatile suite of HOLDRITE Pipe Clamps that integrate directly into the HOLDRITE Stout Platform. >> Circle 203 ...

Conbraco. (Products).
December 1, 2002... The spill-resistant vacuum breaker (SVB) prevents cross connections without allowing a water spill. The new valve is designed to prevent contamination of the potable water supply due to backsiphonage. The SVB is ideally suited for continuous...

Water right. (Products).
December 1, 2002... The HC-Series of Heavy Commercial water conditioners offer capacities between 60,000 and 600,000 grains and flow rates to 107 GPM. The systems use a lead-free, solid brass piston-type controller. The HC-Series control operates all steps of...

Matco-Norca. (Products).
December 1, 2002... The 757 ball valves are fully approved by CSA and UL/FM. Constructed in Italian Forged Brass, the valves feature full ports with an oversized handle for use in 150SWP and 600WOG service applications. From 1/4" through 2", these valves are set...

Affiliated Distributors honors members, suppliers. (News).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Affiliated Distributors' 19th annual North American meeting in Nashville, Tenn., in September, drew more than 1,700 Affiliate and Supplier executives. Its Recognition of Excellence Awards banquet for the PVF and Plumbing Divisions honored...

At ASA's opening general session on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Jack Hester (at left in photo), current president of ASA and president of Burlington, Mass.-based F.W. Webb Co., said that this year ASA has slightly more than 500 distributor members, about half the number of companies that existed 10 years ago. (News).
December 1, 2002... At ASA's opening general session on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Jack Hester (at left in photo), current president of ASA and president of Burlington, Mass.-based F.W. Webb Co., said that this year ASA has slightly more than 500 distributor members,...

Noland Co. (Financials ...).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... (Newport News, Va.) reported a huge increase in net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30:$2,954,000 vs. $1,132,000 last year. Favorable market conditions, including a hot, dry summer, boosted demand for plumbing and air conditioning...

Emco Ltd. (Financials ...).
December 1, 2002... (London, Ontario, Canada) set new records in sales and earnings for the third quarter ended Sept. 30. Net income for the quarter was $8.9 million (U.S.), vs. $5.2 million for the same period in 2001. Sales for the third quarter of $241.7...

Strategic Ally Award. (Awards ...).(to R.E. Michel )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... R.E. Michel (Glen Burnie, Md.) received the Strategic Ally Award--Distributor from Excellence Alliance Inc., a membership organization for independent contracting companies. Also, The Trane Co. received the Strategic Ally Award--Manufacturer....