Supply House Times articles from December 2007

Supply House Times archives from December 2007

Capturing true spirit of marketplace.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2007... Great editorial by Jim Olsztynski ("Checkers Turns To Chess," SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, October 2007, page 80)! He captured the true spirit of the marketplace circa 2007. And not only that, but there continues to be a confluence of transition that...

Web sites for buying and selling.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)(Website overview)
December 1, 2007... It was a pleasure reading Joan Adams' recent article in SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, "Finding New Customers" (October 2007, page 24). The part of the article that hit closest to home for me was her suggestion or endorsement to try selling surplus PVF on...

Do You Know Who You Are?(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2007... Great article by Jim Wheeler ("Do You Know Who You Are?" SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, October 2007, page 70). Thanks for the ink. My father, Tom Riley, had a slogan: "If we don't have it... You don't need it!" and he made sure we backed it up. The...

From the publisher: a special announcement.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2007... Next year marks the 50th Anniversary of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES--its first edition dates back to March 1958. We will commemorate this special occasion in various ways throughout the year, but especially with a gala Golden Anniversary edition in...

Three manufacturers celebrate milestone anniversaries.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Company overview)
December 1, 2007... German pump manufacturer WILO AG has been in business 135 years; power tool manufacturer Vermont American was founded 60 years ago; and Fluidmaster, manufacturer of toilet repair parts, is now 50 years old. WILO AG A worldwide...

Obituary.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Obituary)
December 1, 2007... William J. (Bill) Peel, 84, a publishing executive for plumbing industry magazines, died Oct. 7 after an extended illness. His career in the PHCP field spanned 40 years, including stints with Plumbing & Heating Business (PHB), then the official...

Kessler Sales and Distribution.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
December 1, 2007... Kessler Sales and Distribution: Neil Kessler (fourth from left in yellow shirt), Kessler's owner and president, is pictured here with New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg moments before the start of the 2007 NYC marathon. This was his fifth NYC...

Marshall Rodeno Associated.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
December 1, 2007... Marshall Rodeno Associated, a manufacturers rep firm based in Denver, CO, recently hosted its fourth "Ladies Luncheon" to show appreciation to women in the industry. A total of 68 attended, ranging in age from 19 to 91. Ten came in from five of...

Residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(A Supply House Times Exclusive)
December 1, 2007... A SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey AUGUST 2007 Residential Permits Local Markets Region AUG 07 YTD 07 +/-...

WinWholesale.(FIRST BRIEFING)
December 1, 2007... WinWholesale (Dayton, OH) named Michael Souders vice president of its central region, which covers 146 locally owned and operated companies in 14 states from Canada to the Gulf Coast. Formerly, Souders was vice president of sales at Heat...

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute.(FIRST BRIEFING)
December 1, 2007... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute elected its officers for 2008: Rod Ward, president of Speakman Co., as president; Ken Martin, director/ Commercial, Delta Faucet Co., as immediate past president; Walt Strader, vice president,...

Sioux Chief Mfg. Co.(FIRST BRIEFING)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sioux Chief Mfg. Co. hired Chase Wagner as marketing manager; Tegan Stuart and Nick Rew as regional inside sales representatives; Lisa Swartz as retail inside sales representative; and Sara Carr as a customer service...

LA-CO Industries.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
December 1, 2007... LA-CO Industries sponsored a breakfast for life members of the PHCC-NA Auxiliary during Network '07 in Anaheim, CA. The company, which manufactures products for the plumbing, HVAC, industrial, agricultural, lumber, welding and other industries,...

US Supply.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... US Supply (West Conshohocken, PA) was honored with the "Best Annual Planning Process" award in the Plumbing Division from Affiliated Distributors, King of Prussia, PA, during A-D's North American meeting in Dallas, TX. Pictured (L to R): Justin...

Letter from the ASA President.
December 1, 2007... Dear Industry Colleagues, This December issue starts a new feature, the Letter from the ASA President, an opportunity to reach out to the readers of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES and share with you what's going on at ASA. Since December marks my...

Hercules Chemical.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
December 1, 2007... Hercules Chemical hosted its popular ice cream social during Network '07 in Anaheim, CA, last October. David Siegal, president, and his wife, Susan, welcomed guests. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

AIM/R.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
December 1, 2007... AIM/R President Frank Parks (right) of Louisiana-based manufacturers rep firm Parks, Peyton announced that Jim Welch of Lennox was the winner of the 2007 Golden Eagle award during the ASA annual meeting at Network '07 in Anaheim, CA. John Grant...

Plastic Trends.(FIRST BRIEFING)
December 1, 2007... Plastic Trends added Frank Zadrozny to its sales team as it expands its sales and marketing efforts to include the electrical distributor. Zadrozny's career in the electrical industry includes stints with a manufacturers representative in...

Elegant Designs.(People On The Move ...)
December 1, 2007... Elegant Designs, a division of Penco Corp., (Seaford, DE) announced that the staff for its new 5,300-sq.-ft. luxury bath, kitchen and plumbing showroom includes Lisa Venables, showroom manager, and two sales/design consultants: Jodi L. McElwee...

Coastal Industries.(People On The Move ...)
December 1, 2007... Coastal Industries hired Chris Carreiro as regional sales manager manager for southern Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

MJSI Inc.(People On The Move ...)
December 1, 2007... MJSI Inc. hired Jim Coretti as its national sales manager. MJSI is maker of the Hydro-Clean water fill valve. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Basco Shower Enclosures.(People On The Move ...)
December 1, 2007... Basco Shower Enclosures hired Don Gamble as executive vice president, a new position. Gamble's 20 years of industry experience includes senior sales and marketing leadership roles at Whirlpool Corp. and Eljer. Also, Basco promoted 20-year...

EPA focuses on lead content of imported faucets.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)
December 1, 2007... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute's Fall Meeting, "Safeguarding Our Resources," held Oct. 7-11 in Arlington, VA, welcomed plumbing industry guests from Great Britain, Canada and Australia, who discussed their nations' water conservation...

Ihrie Supply Co.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Ihrie Supply Co. (Wilson, NC) hosted the August 2007 Home Builders Association meeting at its Decorative Kitchen and Bath showroom in New Bern, NC. The event, which had a Hawaiian luau theme, drew more than 80 attendees. Kinetico Water Systems...

American Standard and HD Supply.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)
December 1, 2007... American Standard and HD Supply announced that Tim Triujillo of 1st Florida Plumbing was the winner of their 2007 Harley-Davidson promotion. He received a $10,000 Harley-Davidson gift card. HD Supply recently named American Standard as a...

Duravit USA.(Industry News ...)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITED] Duravit USA announced that David Crossley, Southwest regional sales manager, received the "Manufacturing Professional of the Year" award from The Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association for his dedication to...

Moen's Commercial Division.(Industry News ...)
December 1, 2007... Moen's Commercial Division introduced a brochure focused on water savings that explains the basics of water conservation, from LEED certification to tips for making water last. For more information, visit www.moen.com/commercial.

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC.(Industry News ...)
December 1, 2007... Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC said its Ultra Flush line of toilets has received WaterSense certification for water conservation efficiency. The toilets are also GreenSpec certified and meet California's High Efficiency Toilet standards. For more...

ThermaSol.(Industry News ...)
December 1, 2007... ThermaSol said it will hold its annual holiday party at the Ronald Reagan Library Dec. 21 as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.

Network '07: PVF issues tackled candidly: bright opportunities on the horizon.(NEWS PVF: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
December 1, 2007... Network '07, which included the annual convention of the American Supply Association, took place Oct. 24-27 in Anaheim, CA, and included several PVF discussions of notable candor. Highlighting the list were programs sponsored by ASA's...

Industrial Valco.(NEWS PVF: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Industrial Valco: "UberFest" was the theme of the party hosted by master distributor Industrial Valco as it unveiled its new corporate and branch offices at its Rancho Dominguez headquarters in California at an open...

Warren alloy opens Florida depot.(NEWS PVF: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
December 1, 2007... Houston-based master distributor Warren Alloy has opened a 16,000-sq.-ft. shipping depot in Lakeland, FL. The facility includes indoor storage plus a pipe yard. Matt Patton, an 18-year PVF sales veteran, has joined the Warren Alloy team to...

Grinnell mechanical services offers design assistance.(NEWS PVF: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
December 1, 2007... Grinnell Mechanical Services has launched Design to Build, a new design service to mechanical contractors in which Grinnell technical experts will work with customers to develop an honest assessment of the project, providing labor and material...

Tariffs imposed on welded pipe from China.(NEWS PVF: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
December 1, 2007... The U.S. Commerce Dept. issued a preliminary finding on Nov. 6 that the Chinese government has been providing improper subsidies on circular welded steel pipe exports to the U.S., and will impose a tariff on most producers of 16.59%. That was...

McJunkin Red Man is now official.(NEWS PVF: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
December 1, 2007... McJunkin Corp. and Red Man Pipe and Supply Co. completed their merger on Nov. 1. Now known as McJunkin Red Man Corp., the companies will have co-headquarters in Charleston, WV, and Tulsa, OK. McJunkin CEO and President H.B. Wehrle III and Red...

China's stainless production set for modest growth.(NEWS PVF: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
December 1, 2007... A Chinese stainless steel industry spokesman said that his country's growth rate in refineries, power generation, chemical, transportation and machinery manufacturing will continue to drive increases in China's stainless steel consumption. Li...

2008 Industrial building seen rising 21%.(Industrial Hotspots)
December 1, 2007... According to Industrial Info Resources (www.industrialinfo.com), there are 4,810 active North American industrial projects totaling more than $382 billion scheduled to begin construction in 2008. That total investment value (TIV) has increased...

Key Safety Systems.
December 1, 2007... Key Safety Systems, a designer and manufacturer of safety-critical components and systems including airbags, seat belts and steering wheels, has selected supplyForce to be its national integrated procurement provider for industrial PVF,...

Mueller Water Products.
December 1, 2007... Mueller Water Products said its U.S. Pipe and Foundry division intends to close its ductile iron pipe manufacturing operations in Burlington, NJ, by February 2008. The Burlington facility will continue to be used as a full-service distribution...

Negotiations: customers will kill the deal--if they feel the deal is "unfair.".(ADAMS ON PVF Supply)(Column)
December 1, 2007... In business school I took a negotiation class, and I still remember the first sentence out of the professor's mouth: "Every conversation is a negotiation." He paused for a moment to let the idea sink in and then he repeated himself, "Every...

Johnstone Supply Inc.
December 1, 2007... Johnstone Supply Inc. (Portland, OR), a cooperative distributor of HVACR parts and products, held its 2007 Annual Meeting Sept. 17-22 in Chicago, IL. Highlights included the celebration of another consecutive year of record sales figures and...

Uponor.
December 1, 2007... Uponor has launched a continuing education program for building professionals with a series of Webinars hosted by Robert Bean, a registered engineering technologist in construction engineering technology. The series is available at...

Johnson Controls Inc.
December 1, 2007... Johnson Controls Inc. has acquired Skymark International Inc., an indoor packaged HVAC products manufacturer headquartered in Ontario, Canada, and The Capital Group, a mechanical services company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Specific terms...

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI).
December 1, 2007... The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) announced that combined U.S. factory shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for September 2007 totaled 527,516, up 4.75% from September 2006, and year-to-date...

ECR International.(People On The Move ...)
December 1, 2007... ECR International has hired David Engley as the regional sales manager for New England, responsible for leading the independent sales agencies for ECR's nine wholesale brands, including Airco, Argo, Dunkirk, EMI, Olsen, Oneida Royal, Pennco,...

Emerson Climate Technologies.(People On The Move ...)
December 1, 2007... Emerson Climate Technologies named Ram Krishnan to the position of president, Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration. Krishnan comes from Emerson Process Management, where he most recently served as president of the company's Liquid...

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division.(People On The Move ...)
December 1, 2007... Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division has added five managers to its sales department. Mike Cundiff joins the company as the Northwest area sales manager; Richard Rogers is the new City Multi product line area manager for New York...

Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium tackles global energy challenges.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
December 1, 2007... In order to address the world's complex energy challenges, all stakeholders--from energy producers and policy-makers to HVAC industry experts and end-users--must be better educated and willing to share their knowledge with others. That was...

PM Live Plumbing/Hydronics Symposium to debut at AHR expo.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
December 1, 2007... Four well-known industry experts will be featured in two separate seminars at the "Plumbing and Hydronics Symposium-PM Live" to be held during the 2008 AHR Expo in New York City Jan. 22-24. Al Levi, Ellen Rohr, Dan Holohan, and John...

Nominations sought for Carlson-Holohan award.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
December 1, 2007... The Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence, sponsored by SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES' parent, BNP Media, recognizes an outstanding industry volunteer who contributes to the education of others, raises funds for industry events, and provides...

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
December 1, 2007... The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has launched a new Web site, The Green Home Guide, www.greenhomeguide.org, that details the benefits of green homes for the homeowners, the community and the world. The USGBC also announced the redesign...

Autodesk, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
December 1, 2007... Autodesk, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the results of the 2007 Autodesk/AIA Green Index, an annual survey that measures how AIA member architects are practicing sustainable design. Visit...

2007 VAI User Conference.(NEWS: TECHNOLOGY)(Conference notes)
December 1, 2007... The 2007 VAI User Conference was held Nov. 5-7, 2007, at Disney's Boardwalk Inn in Orlando, FL. VAI announced the release of an update to its S2K software with 3.7.6 and revealed plans to release S2K 5.0 next year. New features have been built...

Correction.(NEWS: TECHNOLOGY)(Correction notice)
December 1, 2007... In the November 2007 issue of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, the photo accompanying the Activant news brief should've run with the FKI Logistex news brief. We apologize for the error. Here is the corrected brief: FKI Logistex has added its Trak3...

Raven products.(PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2007... The patent-pending Solvent Weld PVC/ ABS Shower Drain with Knockout is easily installed on acrylic and fiberglass shower stalls and bases. The knockout feature prevents debris from entering the pipe during construction. [ILLUSTRATION...

Danfoss.(PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2007... Brazed plate heat exchangers are tailored for refrigeration and a/c systems, can be customized for specific application requirements and offer an environmentally responsible solution for a wide range of applications. A series of thin,...

Danze.(PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2007... Kitchen and bar/convenience faucets in the Bellefleur Collection (Bellefleur means "beautiful flower") feature an arcing spout and handle with natural shape and styling and an organic-shaped base. Both kitchen and convenience sink faucets are...

NDS Inc.(PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dura Slope trench drain system is said to be a lightweight, easy-to-install alternative to traditional concrete products with a durable design to ensure maximum performance capabilities. The system is engineered to...

Standard plumbing supply: many things have changed since its first award in 1975, but not the basics.(2007 WHOLESALER OF THE YEAR)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This year's Wholesaler of the Year is a much larger company than it was the first time Standard Plumbing Supply was so honored by this magazine way back in 1975. Then, Supply House Times founder Charlie Horton wrote...

Fire protection.(PRODUCT: TREND OF THE MONTH)
December 1, 2007... Experts agree that the biggest trend in the fire protection industry today is residential fire sprinklers. This is especially true for single homes, as well as apartments and condominiums. ASPE President Julius Ballanco, P.E., CPD, concurs:...

Bilco.(Featured Products Gallery)
December 1, 2007... Bilco offers its domed automatic fire vent that features a more attractive design and provides enhanced thermal insulation properties. The Lumivent provides natural daylight, energy efficiency and the protection of automatic fire venting. It is...

Flexhead Industries.(Featured Products Gallery)
December 1, 2007... FlexHead Industries introduces a new brochure that shows how the choice of commercial sprinkler connection can impact a building's qualification for LEED Certification. Copies of the brochure, which covers six LEED-related areas, are available...

Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition.(Featured Products Gallery)
December 1, 2007... The non-profit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) introduces its new Public Education kit, available free to fire service and educators nationwide. In addition, HFSC launched a new animated educational Web site, www.SprinklerSmarts.org,...

Silent Knight.(Featured Products Gallery)
December 1, 2007... Silent Knight, a Honeywell company, introduces its expanded IntelliKnight Series. These newly designed addressable fire-alarm control panels now support synchronization of System Sensory A/V appliances and a USB programming port. ...

A vibrant future ... mark your calendars for these upcoming ASA events.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government)
December 1, 2007... NETWORKING: ASA's newest networking opportunity focuses on bringing together people with similar job functions through Professional Peer Networking Councils. Training & HR, Showroom Managers and Warehouse & Operations Managers are three areas...

45 new customers discover ASA Education Foundation programs.(EDUCATION CELEBRATION SALE A SUCCESS!)
December 1, 2007... Whether you are a distributor, manufacturer or manufacturers' rep, you know that training is good for your company and as an extension, the entire channel of wholesale distribution. So why do so many ASA members have yet to discover the...

... And I thought I knew something about merchandising: part II: position displays based on the knowledge that prospective customers entering your showroom will look left, then right, then straight ahead.(DARLINGTON on SHOWROOMS)(www.supplyht.com)(Column)
December 1, 2007... Last month when I introduced the subject of merchandising, I provided an overview of what it is, shared definitions and explained the importance of good merchandising to your business. You can show exactly the same products as your biggest...

Are the "green building" people on the right track? Why not try to improve what building inspectors do, so that all permitted construction and repairs bring some improvement in building efficiencies?(WHEELER on HVACR)
December 1, 2007... At the recent HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning, Refrigeration Distributors International) meeting in Orlando, FL, I sat in on a meeting chaired by two "green building" experts, and listened intently to what they had to say. They were, of...

Big oil is us: demagogy is bound to heat up as election year approaches.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
December 1, 2007... Among the inhabitants of this goofy world are a few people who hang on to outlandish beliefs like the earth is flat, the moon landings were staged and complete strangers from Africa are anxious to share millions of ill-gotten dollars with them....