Supply House Times articles from February 2003

Supply House Times archives from February 2003

PEX makers win lawsuit vs. California. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).
February 1, 2003... Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dzintra Janavs, in response to a lawsuit filed by the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association against the California Building Standards Commission and other state agencies, ordered the inclusion of PEX plastic...

Ferguson Enterprises. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, Va.) named Bill Thees area manager for its Waterworks business in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. Since April 2002 he had been area manager of Florida Waterworks.

Hirsch Pipe & Supply. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Hirsch Pipe & Supply (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) promoted Roger Stauffer to Hollywood branch manager. He had been assistant manager of that location.

First Supply Group. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... First Supply Group (Madison, Wis.) promoted Robert Bernier to vice president/operations. He joined the company in July 2000 as corporate operations manager.

Brass Craft. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Brass Craft named Richard Babb industrial/OEM sales manager--western region for its Industrial/OEM Products division. He will cover 12 western states including California, Arizona and Hawaii. Most recently he was vice president/sales and...

SWA to celebrate 75 years at March convention. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Southern Wholesalers Association )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Southern Wholesalers Association will host its 75th annual convention March 16-18 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Fla. Its first convention was held in 1928 in Atlanta and drew 32 attendees from seven southern states. ...

2003 ISH North America to offer six seminar tracks. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).
February 1, 2003... The organizers of ISH North America 2003 plan to introduce six unique seminar tracks--Hydronics, HVAC, Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing/Pipes, Valves & Fittings, Environmental (Green) Systems, and Business Management/Marketing--as part of the...

Obituary.(George Flegel)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... George Flegel, 77, an engineering consultant for Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. and a long-time industry supporter, died Jan. 11 of an apparent heart attack. He was an industry pioneer with more than 46 years of engineering and consulting experience....

New study says wholesalers expect increased sales in 2003. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Sales will increase this year, according to 65% of wholesalers responding to SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES' Wholesaler Confidence Study dated December 2002. Only 7% projected a sales decline. For fiscal 2002, 47% reported increased sales vs. 30% who said...

Wallace Hardware Co. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Wallace Hardware Co. (Morristown, Tenn.) has named Stanley Snowden president/CEO. He succeeds John D. Wallace, who will remain as chairman. Snowden has worked for Wallace Hardware since 1964. He managed its sister company, Walker's Supply,...

Wolverine Brass. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Wolverine Brass named Russ Dueger vice president/sales. He formerly had led the growth in Wolverine's sales for Wolverine Brass for 10 years and returned to the company Dec. 15.

Consolidated Supply Co. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Consolidated Supply Co. (Portland, Ore.) appointed Jeff Konen president after 18 years of service with the company. Kevin Neupert has been promoted to director of purchasing.

Hughes Supply. (Retiring From The Daily Grind ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Jim Holland of Hughes Supply (Orlando, Fla.) retired effective Dec. 31 after 38 years of service. Since 2001 he had been senior vice president/customer development. Holland joined Hughes in 1965 as an outside salesman at its Ft. Myers plumbing...

Modern Plumbing Supply. (Retiring From The Daily Grind ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Steve Berger Sr. of Modern Plumbing Supply (New Milford, Conn.) retired as president effective Jan. 1. He is phasing out his participation in day-to-day operations but will continue to help with the business on a part-time basis. His wife,...

Utility. (Retiring From The Daily Grind ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Wilbur "Bill" Kranz of UTILITY retired effective Oct. 1. Most recently he was CEO of the company, which manufactures plumbing, HVAC, sanitation and janitorial chemical compounds. He has been involved with UTILITY products for more than 45...

Ferguson Enterprises. (New facilities ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, Va.) moved its Herndon, Va. branch into a new building at 13890 Lowe St., Chantilly, in January. It stocks plumbing, waterworks, appliances, HVAC, commercial, water heaters, hydronics, fireplaces, lighting,...

Noland Co. (New facilities ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Noland Co. (Newport News, Va.) has relocated its Jacksonville, Fla., distribution center to a new $4.1 million facility in the South Jacksonville Industrial Park, also in Jacksonville. The new 57,561-sq.-ft. facility includes a 38,493-sq.-ft....

Reeves-Wiedeman Co. (New facilities ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Reeves-Wiedeman Co. (Lenexa, Kan.) relocated its downtown Kansas City branch to a newly constructed facility in the Paseo West Business Center also in downtown Kansas City in January. The half-million dollar building was constructed by family...

King Sales Northwest. (Rep Update).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... King Sales Northwest has been appointed Pacific Northwest representatives for Donald O. Smith Co., a distributor and manufacturer of plumbing hand tools, test plugs and plumbing specialty items. The rep firm is in Kent, Wash. Phone:...

The Serpa Corp. (Rep Update).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Serpa Corp. of Norwood, Mass., is celebrating its 50th year in business. A year-long customer-related celebration is planned. Originally founded by William Serpa in 1953, the agency was purchased by Gary Serpa and Steve Brown in 1988.

The Campbell Equipment Co. (Rep Update).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Campbell Equipment Co., based in Cleveland, has been named exclusive representative for The Lochinvar Corp. in central and southern Ohio, serving the greater Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton markets. The company has represented Lochinvar in...

Sunbelt Marketing. (Rep Update).(General Pipe Cleaners)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Sunbelt Marketing was honored by General Pipe Cleaners for 50 years of representing General products. Richard Goldsmith of Sunbelt accepted a plaque from David Silverman, global sales manager for General Pipe Cleaners. Sunbelt continues the...

Creative Specialties International. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Creative Specialties International, a division of Moen Inc., and a manufacturer of bath accessories, promoted Mike Bauer to director of marketing and hired Brian Grant as a senior product manager. Bauer had been director of operations and...

Elkay Manufacturing Co. (Reps Go Back To School ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Elkay Manufacturing Co. held its annual five-day information session to educate manufacturers rep firms on new and current products and service enhancements this fall. Attendees visited two plants and the company's distribution center in...

Modern Plumbing Supply. (New Showroom ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Modern Plumbing Supply (New Milford, Conn.) opened its fourth designer showroom. The new 4,000-sq.-ft. facility is in the Galleria Design Center in Middletown, Conn., which features six other showrooms that offer granite, fireplaces, window and...

Moen's first U.S. road show visits 12 cities. (Bath & Kitchen).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Moen Inc. took its newest bath and kitchen faucets, accessories and sinks on the road to 12 U.S. cities in November and December. "We picked key growth markets for Moen," said David Lingafelter, vice president/marketing, Moen Faucets. Moen...

Corrections.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The president/CEO of Chicago Faucet Co. is Keith D. Kramer. He was incorrectly identified in a news story published in the December issue of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES (page 16) regarding the acquisition of W/C Technology. Also, the Web site for...

Merchandise Mart to open consumer B&K Design Center. (Bath & Kitchen).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Merchandise Mart of Chicago plans to open a luxury Kitchen, Bath & Building Design Center on its first floor in September. Open to both the trade and consumers, it will feature more than 25 boutique showrooms in an area of about 70,000 sq....

Boltex Manufacturing. (Expansion & Contraction ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Boltex Manufacturing of Houston has completed installation of a new 6,500-ton mechanical press forging line. It gives Boltex the capacity to produce closed-die flange forgings up to 14-in. 150 Nominal Size Flanges.

Mueller Industries. (Expansion & Contraction ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Mueller Industries announced that it intends to discontinue its manufacturing operations in France. Mueller chairman Harvey Karp attributed the move to "the difficult business environment in France."

Karl-Heinz Krah GmbH. (Expansion & Contraction ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Karl-Heinz Krah GmbH, a German pipe extrusion manufacturer, has set up a plant in Early, Texas to extrude thermosplastic pipe from 1- to 15-ft. diameters for water and sewage applications. The plant is headed by George Coleman and has 42...

Mechanical Inc. (Expansion & Contraction ...).(acquires Borg Mechanical Contractors)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Mechanical. Inc., a Freeport, Ill.-based mechanical contractor and a division of The Helm Group, has acquired Borg Mechanical Contractors of Hillside, Ill. The Chicago area HVAC and process piping contractor will continue to operate under the...

KWD-globalpipe. (Forecasts ...).(United Arab Emirates will spend billions to develop water resources)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... KWD-globalpipe reports that over the next 25 years the United Arab Emirates will spend over $7 billion--with a b--to develop its water resources, mainly desalination plants.

ISM. (Forecasts ...).(Institute for Supply Management issues economic forecast)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ISM: Economic growth will strengthen in 2003, says the Institute for Supply Management's 64th Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations are higher in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors, and both sectors are more optimistic...

ITC says yes to Chinese fittings probe. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(International Trade Commission)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The U.S. International Trade Commission concluded in its preliminary investigation that there is enough evidence of dumping of malleable iron pipe fittings by the People's Republic of China to commence with the final phase of an investigation...

McWane companies slammed for safety violations. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Tyler Pipe and various sister companies owned by Birmingham, Ala.-based McWane, Inc. were the subjects of an impassioned investigative report in the Jan. 8, 2003 New York Times and a Jan. 9 broadcast of PBS TV's "Frontline," in a program titled...

Heat trace guides. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).
February 1, 2003... Chromalox has made available several new Design Guides and Reference Tools for planning and installing industrial heat trace systems. This includes a "Quick Install Guide" poster with illustrations of how to properly wrap heat trace cable...

ITT makes industrial, wastewater acquisitions. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ITT Industries has purchased the Biopharm Manufacturing Div. of Martin Petersen Co., a leading manufacturer of process systems for the biopharmaceutical industry. The company's integrated modular systems and other product offerings complement...

Pumping up knowledge. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Flowserve Corp. donates pump to Texas A and M)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Flowserve Corp. has donated this $85.000 rotary, two-screw pump to Texas A & M University to be used by researchers, instructors and students to evaluate multiphase pump dynamics, identify operating problems and develop solutions.

PVF "who's who" search gets underway. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).
February 1, 2003... The Logo Task Group of Houston's PVF Roundtable has gotten underway with its attempt to identify manufacturer markings throughout the PVF industry. "There has been a vast change in our industry in the past few years," explained Roundtable...

Bonney Forge wins export excellence award. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The State of Pennyslvania gave its 2002 Governor's Export Excellence Award to Bonney Forge in recognition of creating new markets and forming new, strategic alliances. The award and other inducements to exporters have enabled Pennsylvania firms...

Martin Industries. (Financials And Legislation ...).(files for bankruptcy)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Martin Industries, a manufacturer of home heating appliances and premium gas fireplaces, filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing is designed to allow Martin to continue operating while it attempts to reorganize its...

AAF-McQuay Inc. (Financials And Legislation ...).(reaches bank credit agreement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... AAF-McQuay Inc. reached a $170 million bank credit agreement which will be used to refinance its existing $100 million bank credit facility and to retire its senior unsecured notes due this month. The new agreement carries a five-year term with...

ARI. (Financials And Legislation ...).(law supported by Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute is enacted)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ARI: California legislation supported by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute aimed at shifting peak electrical loads and implementation of real-time metering for air-conditioning systems was signed into law. The California...

York International. (Going Once, Going Twice, Sold ...).(sells building)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... York International sold its 181,000-sq.-ft. facility in Sparta, N.C. to Sparta Business Park, LLC, which is part of a national commercial real estate development enterprise based in California, The building will be leased to Martin Marietta...

Rheem Air Conditioning Division. (People On The Move ...).(appoints Dan Graham quality manager)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Rheem Air Conditioning Division appointed Dan Graham division quality manager. He has 16 years of quality and engineering experience from past employment at Norcold Inc., Lau Industries and Copeland Corp. His office will be in Fort Smith, Ark.,...

Johnstone Supply celebrates 50th anniversary. (Hydronic/HVACR).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The year 2003 is a special one for Johnstone Supply, Inc., as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary. Over the previous half century, the HVACR parts wholesaler grew from a single store to 255 locations, with current sales growth nearly...

Rheem training gets approval for NATE certification. (Hydronic/HVACR).(Rheem Air Conditioning Division)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Rheem Air Conditioning Division became the first HVAC manufacturer with training programs that fully qualify as NATE-recognized re-certification training. NATE--North American Technician Excellence--is an independent, non-profit...

Lennox to build Whirlpool[R] equipment for Tradewinds. (Hydronic/HVACR).(Lennox International Inc.)(Tradewinds Distribution L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Lennox International Inc. has signed an agreement with Tradewinds Distribution LLC--a subsidiary of Watsco Inc. --to manufacture Whirlpool[R]-branded air conditioning and heating equipment. Last year, Watsco announced a license agreement with...

NAOHSM displays 50 years of history at convention. (Hydronics/HVACR).(National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers will commemorate the 50th anniversary of its trade show and convention this year. The 2003 show, to be held May 18-22 at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, Pa., will...

Neuco Inc. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Neuco. Inc. hired Jiong Li as database administrator and software engineer. As part of the company's technology team, Li will program new tools for its online ordering system as well as provide overall support for its growing computer network.

Slant/Fin Corp. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Slant/Fin Corp. elected Adam Dubin president. Dubin served in a variety of marketing and executive management roles, most recently as executive vice president. The company's former president, Donald Brown, was named vice chairman.

Heatlink USA. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Heatlink USA appointed Troy Timmer and Barry Trausenecker to product managers. Timmer will head the Heatlink radiant floor heating and snow melting group. Trausenecker will head the Airlink Heatlink's pressurized duct air conditioning and...

Peerless Heater Co. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Peerless Heater Co. hired Mike Kaufmann as regional sales manager for the mid-Atlantic and southeastern portion of the U.S. Kaufmann brings more than 36 years of sales and marketing experience to the position. Most recently he was sales manager...

NHRAW. (Congratulations ...).(Northamerican Heating, Refrigeration and Airconditioning Wholesalers Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... NHRAW: Professor Richard Wirtz, Columbus State Community College, was recognized for his contributions to advancing the quality of education offered through the accredited Northamerican Heating, Refrigeration and Airconditioning Wholesalers...

Grundfos Pumps Corp. (Kudos To ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Grundfos Pumps Corp. said the Comfort Series instant Hot Water System, a retrofitted hot water recirculation system, is the most successful HVAC product launch in the history of Grundfos Pumps North America as measured by the first year's sales...

PMI. (Mark Your Calendars ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... PMI will hold its 2003 spring meeting at the Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Ga., April 5-8. For information, contact the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute at 847-884-9764 or visit its Web site at www.pmihome.com.

PWDA. (Mark Your Calendars ...).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... PWDA has scheduled its inaugural convention for May 1-4 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Walls, Calif. The newly formed Pacific Western Distributors Association is expecting distributor registrants from more than 75 companies. This...

Kohler Co. (Web Site To Watch ...).(changes web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Kohler Co. completed enhancements to its Web site, www.kohler.com. The changes to the site, include an interactive custom shower design planner, streaming videos on corporate history and products, a new project planning tool called "My Kohler...

Faspac Systems, Inc. (Recognition ...).(software company changes brand names)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Faspac Systems, Inc. is rebranding its UNIQUITY product line to FASPAC-SQL in an effort to leverage its Faspac brand name recognition. The company has been developing business management software for nearly 25 years.

ImproveNet completes merger, names board of directors. (Technology).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ImproveNet, Inc., a provider of value chain automation software and online services for the building materials industry, successfully completed its merger with Scottsdale, Ariz.-based eTechLogix, a privately owned firm. eTechLogix is now a...

Prophet 21 summit slated for April. (Technology).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Distributors can learn how to turn their potential into performance at Prophet 21's annual Summit for customers, which will be held April 3-6 at the Renaissance Orlando resort in Orlando, Fla. The Summit includes formal classroom sessions and...

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. (Technology).(new promotion was a success)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co.- Nearly one-third of all registered users on www.charlottepipe.com won prizes in a recent promotion to announce the newly redesigned Web site. Plumbing contractors, distributors and engineers earned a chance to...

TradePower nominated for IBM Beacon Award. (Technology).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... TradePower, a software and e-business company, was nominated for a 2003 IBM Beacon Award in the category Best Data Management Solution" for TradeSource, its enterprise business system for distributors in the electrical, plumbing, specialty...

Information technology--a status report: Kevin Price, director of the American Supply Association's Center for Advancing Technology, tells where the industry stands and where it's heading. (Cover Story).(Interview)
February 1, 2003... SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES' Editor Jim Olsztynski asked Kevin Price to answer a series of questions; Price's responses provide a general overview of how PHCP wholesalers are using information technology. In addition, Price provides three case studies...

The big lie about free trade: turns out it's American workers who are waving goodbye to their jobs.
February 1, 2003... Though I am a congressman from Vermont, it outrages me that Maytag Corp. will shut down production at its refrigerator factory in Galesburg, IL, and lay-off the plant's 1,600 workers by late 2004. Maytag is using the North America Free...

Internet habits: PMI survey of wholesalers, contractors and specifiers: here's a preview of a new study on Internet usage.(Plumbing Manufacturers Institute)
February 1, 2003... SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES and its sister magazines, Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer, recently helped the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute analyze the Internet habits among players in the traditional channel of distribution. Last year, we sent a...

Save these dates! (ASA News).(plan for American Supply Association convention)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The 2003 ASA Annual Convention and ISH North America will be held a full month earlier this year. And, the ASA Convention will begin on Monday, not Tuesday! While we get busy putting together another great series of programs for our wholesaler...

VMD "Hot Topics" roundtables. (ASA News).(Vendor Member Division of the American Supply Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... As a new twist on getting more of its members involved, ASA's Vendor Member Division will be hosting "Hot Topics" roundtable discussions on March 18, 2003 from 11:30am to 1:00pm, in Boca Raton, Florida, immediately after the close of the SWA...

ASAEF renames Endowment Fund. (Education Foundation Corner).(American Supply Association Education Foundation)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... All of us at ASA were tremendously saddened when Karl Neupert passed away on December 16, 2003 after a short but courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Karl embodied the energy and driving force that developed the ASA Education Foundation...

MSI gives Foundation a boost. (Education Foundation Corner).(Marketing Support, Inc. supports the Education Foundation of the American Supply Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Marketing Support, Inc. has volunteered its services to help support the efforts of the ASA Education Foundation. Led by their Chairman, Dave Weiner, MSI's professional staff will help the Foundation develop promotional materials and press...

Website storefront now open. (Education Foundation Corner).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Early in January the ASAEF activated its new website. In addition to complete descriptions of all the ASA and Education Foundation products and programs, the site includes a storefront that lets you order programs 24 hrs/day 7 days per week....

New! University of Industrial Distribution. (Education Foundation Corner).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... With so many companies cutting back on travel and other operational expenses, the Foundation was finding it increasingly difficult to fill our own Institute of Distribution Management. After examining the issue from several angles, we joined...

Keep in touch. (Education Foundation Corner).(American Supply Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... We are also looking forward this year to providing sample job descriptions, new editions of ProductPro book courses, and on-line testing for the ASA membership. Please continue to make us aware of your training needs and provide reviews of our...

Two new regional seminars. (Education Foundation Corner).
February 1, 2003... The ASA Education Foundation is working in cooperation with ASA's regional affiliates to sponsor "Train the Trainer" seminars around the country. The seminars are designed to help wholesaler HR professionals and training directors learn how to...

Regional events calendar. (ASA News).
February 1, 2003... FEBRUARY 19-21 SWA's "Profit Enhancement Institute," Atlanta, GA. (770-534-1155) MARCH 11 CWA's "Essentials" Train the Trainer Seminar, Indianapolis, IN. (800-537-6585) MARCH 16-18 SWA's 75th Annual Convention, Boca...

NAW elects new AEC chair. (ASA News).(National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ASA's executive vice president, Inge Calderon, was elected to chair the NAW Association Executives Council at the NAW Annual Meeting, January 28th in Washington, D.C. In that capacity, she will preside over her peers who represent the 40+ other...

Industry spotlight. (ASA News).(Dennis Broderick, In-Sink-Erator Division of Emerson Electric Co.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Our spotlight this month is on Dennis Broderick, senior vice president of sales for the In-Sink-Erator Division of Emerson Electric Co. ISE is the world's largest manufacturer of food waste disposers (manufactured primarily in Racine, Wis.) and...

Introduction to water heaters: this is an updated version of the product training course introduced by Supply House Times in 1979, authored by Don Arnold. (College of Product Knowledge).
February 1, 2003... The total picture of water heater models offered today is rather large and complex. Before getting into all the variations, it is important to understand the basics, which is what this segment is all about. We won't be getting into the anatomy...

Compensating the best!(People--Your Most Important Asset, part 5)(Darlington on Showrooms)(Column)
February 1, 2003... Here is the fifth and last in the "best" series of Articles on human resource management. When I teach my "Managing for Profits seminar" there is always a lot of interest in how much to pay your showroom sales-people. the compensation...

Brass craft. (Products).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Safety+PLUS[TM] Advantage is an advanced gas connection system that combines automatic gas shut-off with corrosion resistance for home safety. It features Safety+PLUS[TM] automatic gas shut-off, a patented magnet-based excess flow valve...

McGuire. (Products).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ProWrap's seamless design offers a solution for covering exposed p-trap and fixture trim. McGuire's prewrapped design provides the distributor a more cost-efficient product that saves the contractor valuable installation time. Circle 151...

MIFAB. (Products).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The HY-4000 & HY-4500 (encased version) series of hot and cold mixing wall hydrants are non-freeze, heavy-duty hot & cold mixing hydrants for commercial applications. Fully vacuum breaker protected, the HY-4500 encased wall hydrant features a...

General pipe cleaners. (Products).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The GEN-EAR[TM] locates leaks in PVC, cast iron, copper and steel lines. The system's Digital Spectrum Analyzer with 16 audio filter combinations removes ambient noise interfering with accurate leak detection. Circle 153 [ILLUSTRATION...