Supply House Times articles from February 2005

Supply House Times archives from February 2005

Wolseley acquires Parnell-Martin, Ferguson buys R Supply.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
February 1, 2005... Wolseley plc, Reading, England, parent company of Ferguson Enterprises, acquired wholesaler Parnell-Martin Management LLC, based in Charlotte, N.C., in December. Also in December, Newport News, Va.-based Ferguson acquired R Supply Co. based in...

Affiliated distributors'.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
February 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Affiliated Distributors' Roy Weaks, vice president/Plumbing Division (left) and Bill Weisberg, chairman/CEO, presented Gary Jones of Eastern Penn Supply, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (center), with the first "A-D MVP...

T.A. Gentry Supply.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Plumbing industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... T.A. Gentry Supply, a multi-branch plumbing wholesaler based in Holland, Mich., opened a 15,000-sq.-ft. warehouse and adjoining showroom at 3737 Lake St., in Kalamazoo, Mich. The warehouse and showroom will serve area plumbing and heating...

Obituary.(Harris B. Libby)(Obituary)
February 1, 2005... * Harris B. Libby, 86, one of this industry's founding fathers, died of a heart attack Jan. 5. He served as president of the Plumbing & Heating Wholesalers of New England from 1963 to 1965 and later was a founder and active member in the...

Another Ferguson buyout.(Late-Breaking News)
February 1, 2005... In addition to the Parnell-Martin and R Supply acquisitions reported in this section, Newport News, Va.-based Ferguson Enterprises was said to be in the process of acquiring another wholesaler as this issue went to press. Any news on this will...

Bosch acquires CEC.(Late-Breaking News)
February 1, 2005... BBT Thermotechnik, a member of the Bosch Group and a European manufacturer of heating products, has acquired 100% of U.S.-based Controlled Energy Corp., manufacturer of instantaneous gas water heaters. CEC, a long-standing distributor of...

Grundfos acquires Italian submersible motor manufacturer.(Late-Breaking News)
February 1, 2005... Grundfos acquired Italian submersible motor manufacturer Tesla s.r.l., which operates a facility in Vicenza, Northern Italy. The acquired company will retain the Tesla name and its previous owners will remain on staff to manage operations....

Industry responds generously to tsunami relief.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004)
February 1, 2005... SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES' parent company, BNP Media, has joined many other industry firms in donating funds and/or services to the Asian tsunami relief efforts. Organizations pledging support include: * BNP Media donated $25,000 to the American...

Ferguson opens XpressNet in Boston area.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Plumbing industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Ferguson, based in Newport News, Va., opened its fifth XpressNet store in the metro Boston area, with another one on the way later this year. The Massachussets main branch is in Lynn, with satellite locations in Braintree, Cambridge,...

Delta[R] and PUR[R] partner on stylish filtration faucet.(Bath & Kitchen)(PUR[R] Water Filtration Products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Delta Faucet Co. released the new Simply PUR[R] Water Filtration System, developed in partnership with PUR[R] Water Filtration Products, a division of Procter & Gamble, at the 2005 International Builders' Show. The Simply PUR filtration...

American Standard.(Bath & Kitchen)
February 1, 2005... American Standard named Loft Sardinha-Costa winner of its "Sexiest Plumber" contest, based on votes posted on the company's Web site. She works at her father's company, M. Sardinha & Sons Plumbing & Heating in Fall River, Mass. She was one of...

Water Pik Technologies: up for sale?(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The board of Water Pik Technologies is considering various, strategic alternatives to enhance stockholder value, including pursuing a potential sale of a portion or all of the company, the company said in a statement. "We reported record...

Touch-free faucets enable creative design for homes.(Bath & Kitchen)(Plumbing industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... According to designer John Sugita of Mind Sight Design in Santa Ana, Calif., a touch-free faucet enhances the opportunities for creative presentations of sinks in the home, especially in powder rooms where they are rarely used for anything...

Falcon waterfree technologies.(Bath & Kitchen)
February 1, 2005... Falcon Waterfree Technologies has added two new waterfree urinals, expanding its line to five models. The new vitreous china models feature European styling and are smaller in size for installations with limited space. Circle 204 ...

Sloan valve.(Bath & Kitchen)
February 1, 2005... Sloan Valve offers Optima[R] Electronic Soap Dispensers with automatic sensor operation. Pictured here is model ESD-2085, a battery-powered soap dispenser and electronic faucet combination unit. The user's hands reflect the beam into the...

Jacuzzi Brands.(Expansion ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Jacuzzi Brands dedicated its recently expanded state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the city of Marsa in Malta. The plant manufactures a new line of Aegean[R] stainless steel kitchen sinks, which are sold under the Astracast[R] brand...

Elkay.(Expansion ...)(Elkay Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Elkay is relocating and expanding its sink-manufacturing operations in Ogden, Utah, nearly tripling the size of its existing facility. The manufacturing transition to the new facility, at Business Depot Ogden, a 1,200-acre business land...

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute appointed Jack Krecek, vice president and general manager, water cooler products for Elkay, to co-chair PMI's Governmental Affairs committee.

ISH 2005.(Mark Your Calendars ...)
February 1, 2005... ISH 2005 in Frankfurt, Germany, March 15 to 19, will address fitness, recreation, relaxation and wellness incorporated into bathroom design in one segment of the trade show, The Bathroom Experience. A design competition--"Outlook Shaping...

Basco.(Training ...)
February 1, 2005... Basco is offering its Basco University training program in 2005 that offers installers hands-on classes on the proper techniques and methods for installing glass shower doors and enclosures. Classes are held in the company's new 4,500-sq.-ft....

Correction: Waterless Co. LLC.(Bath & Kitchen)(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2005... A news item on Waterless Co. LLC on page 25 in Bath & Kitchen News, December 2004 Supply House Times, should have said the new Sierra(TM) model is the only non-water using urinal currently on the market to offer a full ceramic glazed interior...

Victaulic buys its UK brand name.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Victaulic Company of America)(Crane Co.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Victaulic Co. has purchased the distribution rights and assets of the mechanical grooved pipe coupling and fittings business bearing the Victaulic name from Cram Ltd., a UK subsidiary of Crane Co. "This acquisition is a fulfillment of one...

SPX sells municipal valve business.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Granite Equity Partners)
February 1, 2005... SPX Corp. has sold its municipal water and wastewater valve business to St. Minn.-based Granite Equity Partners and its affiliates for $29.75 million. The business has estimated annual revenues of around $60 million. Don Cantera, president...

Dresser gets new CEO.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(chief executive officer)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Dresser Inc. has named Chairman Patrick Murray as CEO. He replaced former President and CEO Steven Lamb, who has left the company. Murray will continue as board chairman, a position he has held since May 2004. The board also named John Ryan...

Flowserve, IPSCO offer six-figure tsunami relief.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... At least two companies associated with the PVF industry have seen fit to open their coffers with $100,000+ donations to help relief efforts after the Indian Ocean tsunamis devastated coastlines in 12 nations. IPSCO Inc. donated $100,000 to...

Maverick reorganizes executive staff.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
February 1, 2005... Maverick Tube Corp. has elected C. Robert Bunch, currently the company's president and acting CEO, as chairman. He replaces Gregg Eisenberg, whose retirement was previously announced. The board also elected lames Cowan as president,...

A-D names 2004 PVF division award winners.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Jack Fink, corporate product manager of Chicago's Columbia Pipe & Supply won the first ever "MVP" Award for the PVF Division of Affiliated Distributors. The new award goes to an individual at the grassroots level who personifies leadership...

Ferguson.(People On The Move ...)(appointments and promotions)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Ferguson (Newport News, Va.) named Stan Allen area manager for Oregon and southwest Washington. He had been president/general manager of the Los Angeles branch. Also, Ferguson promoted Brad Kozel to president/general manager of its Saginaw,...

First Supply.(People On The Move ...)(appointments and promotions)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... First Supply (Madison, Wis.) promoted Travis Gaarder to creative assistant and hired Amy Laubmeier as marketing assistant. Also, Stacie Weaver was named supervisor at the wholesaler's West Bend, Wis., location.

Murray Supply.(People On The Move ...)(appointments and promotions)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Murray Supply (Winston-Salem, N.C.) promoted Bobby Williams to inside sales and hired MaryAnne Jolly to market and promote various product lines to builders. Williams will bid commercial plumbing and mechanical projects.

Ridge Tool Co.(People On The Move ...)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Ridge Tool Co. hired Steven D. Dyer as director of marketing communications. He had been director of marketing projects and marketing project manager at Danaher Motion.

A.O. Smith Water Products Co.(People On The Move ...)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A.O. Smith Water Products Co. appointed Steve Anderson vice president/operations. He will be responsible for the company's residential and commercial water heater manufacturing operations in Ashland City, Tenn.; McBee, S.C.; Renton, Wash.; and...

A.O. Smith Corp.(People On The Move ...)(Mark A. Petrarca appointed)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A.O. Smith Corp. named Mark A. Petrarca vice president/human resources and public affairs. He joined A.O. Smith in June 1999 as vice president/human resources for its Water Products Co. and was involved in the 2000 acquisition of State...

Preparing for and surviving a disaster.(Adams on PVF Supply)
February 1, 2005... Every February, I go through a handful of exercises to protect myself from disaster. For example, I take all my IDs, credit cards, etc. out of my wallet, put them on the photocopy machine and make a copy--then I flip them over and copy the...

Robertshaw gas valves recalled.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Robertshaw voluntarily recalled models of its 7000 Series Gas Control Valves. Some valves stick in the open position, permitting gas to continue to flow after the pilot light goes out. This could result in a gas explosion and fire. The...

Selkirk LLC.(Hydronics/HVACR)
February 1, 2005... Selkirk LLC introduced AirMate[R] TB 170 FF-4 a new T-Bar filter frame designed to accommodate either one-, two-, or four-inch filters. It is constructed of stamped steel, has a removable face for easy cleaning and a 1/2-inch lance. It includes...

Munters Corp. Moisture Control Services (MCS).(Hydronics/HVACR)
February 1, 2005... Munters Corp. Moisture Control Services (MCS), which specializes in water damage recovery and temporary humidity control, restored the George W. Norris School District in Lincoln, Neb., after it was destroyed last spring in a tornado. The 207...

Roto-Rooter parent sells HVAC subsidiary.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Chemed Corp. sold its Service America Corp business)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Chemed Corp. sold its Service America business, which includes major appliance and heating and air conditioning repair, maintenance and replacement services. The subsidiary's Florida-based management will take over the segment's assets and...

Danfoss refrigeration & air-conditioning division.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Bennett Blazers Sled Hockey Tournament )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Danfoss refrigeration & air-conditioning division sponsored the first annual Bennett Blazers Sled Hockey Tournament in Abingdon, Md., for athletes who are unable to play hockey standing up. Players propel themselves on specially designed sleds...

Fedders Corp.(Hydronics/HVACR)
February 1, 2005... Fedders Corp. introduced the Trion Air Boss[R] Upflow Intermittent Duty Dust Collection (DCU) Systems, compact dust collectors for coarse to fine dust in light-duty applications. They are ideal for environments where grinding, sanding,...

Invensys Controls.(Hydronics/HVACR)
February 1, 2005... Invensys Controls expanded the sizes of its high-performance VB-8000 Balanced Plug Flanged Globe Valve Bodies and Valve Actuator Assemblies to include a range from 2.5 through 4 inches. >> Circle 208 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Armstrong announces appointments.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Armstrong Pumps, which manufactures HVAC and fluid flow equipment for residential, commercial and industrial applications, announced several appointments. Sami Elkhazin is marketing specialist within the Heat Exchanger and Expansion...

Copeland distributors awarded.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Emerson Climate Technologies honored its top-performing Copeland authorized wholesalers with 2004 sales awards. The company presented the awards at its National Wholesaler Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. Tom Bettcher, business leader of...

Goettl featured on TV show.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Goettl Air Conditioning's Vice President John Ryan was interviewed for an upcoming episode of the History Channel's Modern Marvels show, titled "Desert Tech." Founded in 1939, Goettl was a pioneer in residential air conditioning, which spurred...

Metal-Fab.(Hydronics/HVACR)
February 1, 2005... Metal-Fab introduced a 32-page Commercial Venting Systems Design Manual, which includes design and installation information for the company's pressure-rated venting systems. Products featured include single wail (PSW), double wall air insulated...

Wrightsoft Corp.(AHR Expo 2005 Innovation Award Winners)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Wrightsoft Corp. won for its Right-Radiant Plus software, which has the ability to produce an automatic loop drawing coupled with calculations in a single application. The integrated program, pictured left, acts as a "live model,"...

Danfoss.(AHR Expo 2005 Innovation Award Winners)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Danfoss won for its ICV, an industrial refrigeration control valve platform. It is available in both pilot-operated and digital motorized versions for industrial refrigeration suction pressure, hot gas defrost, compressor liquid injection,...

M.S. Johnston Co.(Hydronics/HVACR)
February 1, 2005... M.S. Johnston Co., a family-owned dealership based in Hagerstown, Md., marked its 64th year as a dealer for York[R] International Corp., and is the company's longest-tenured dealer. It was founded in 1932 by Maurice S. Johnston as a household...

Watsco.(Financial News ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Watsco (Coconut Grove, Fla.) completed its acquisition of East Coast Metal Distributors based in Durham, N.C. The undisclosed purchase price was paid in a combination of cash and Watsco common stock with the cash portion coming from Watsco's...

The Goodman Mfg. Co.(Financial News ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> The Goodman Mfg. Co. completed the sale of its HVAC businesses to affiliates of Apollo Management, a private investment firm, for about $1.45 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, members of the Goodman family and members of the senior...

The Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Institute.(Financial News ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> The Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Institute reported combined U.S. factory shipments of 374,689 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps in November were down 4%, compared to shipments from November 2003. Heat pump shipments of...

McQuay International.(Hydronics/HVACR)(celebrations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... McQuay International held an open house to celebrate its 50th anniversary of factory operation at its Staunton, Va., facility. It opened in 1954 as the Westinghouse Air Conditioning Division and was acquired by McQuay in 1982. It now produces...

Comfort Systems buys contracting firm.(Hydronics/HVACR)
February 1, 2005... Comfort Systems USA has paid $2.8 million to acquire the $25 million mechanical contracting firm Granite State Plumbing & Heating from KeySpan Corp., a New York-based natural gas and electric utility. The price was based on the tangible value...

Heat Link.(People On The Move ...)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Heat Link announced Doug McElwain is its new Eastern U.S. regional manager. He has worked in contracting, distributing, and most recently as Eastern regional manager of RTI Pex Piping Systems.

Ultraviolet Devices Inc. (UVDI).(People On The Move ...)(Forrest Fencl retired)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Ultraviolet Devices Inc. (UVDI) announced Forrest Fencl's retirement. He is a longtime HVAC industry participant and UVC authority as a "Distinguished Lecturer" for ASHRAE. He addressed the organization's chapters on proper application of...

Virginia KMP Corp.(People On The Move ...)(Oscar Lopez appointed in CPS products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Virginia KMP Corp. announced Oscar Lopez has resigned as its national sales manager--wholesale. He is now vice president of sales and marketing of CPS Products, a provider of air conditioning and refrigeration products based in Hialeah, Fla....

Industrial Controls Distributors.(People On The Move ...)(Peter Hoff appointed)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Industrial Controls Distributors hired Peter Hoff as director of operations. He has 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and distribution sectors in operations management.

Selkirk Canada.(People On The Move ...)(Mike Hladysh and Jim Vargyas appointed)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Selkirk Canada appointed Mike Hladysh to director of engineering and Jim Vargyas to director of logistics. Hladysh had been engineering manager; Vargyas was logistics manager.

Rheem Manufacturing Air Conditioning Division.(Expansion ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Rheem Manufacturing Air Conditioning Division announced plans to establish a small assembly operation in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, in the first quarter of 2005. The assembly of its value line products will be located in a 50,O00-sq.-ft. facility...

The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers.(Industry Events ...)
February 1, 2005... >> The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) announced its second education extravaganza to benefit the "Oil Heat Cares" charity program will be in Warwick, R.I., June 14-15, at the Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel. It...

The Rees Scholarship Foundation.(Education News ...)(scholarships awarded)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> The Rees Scholarship Foundation awarded two $2,000 Clifford H. "Ted" Rees Jr. scholarships to Michael Whiting of Liberty, Pa., and Jerrold Witz of Minneapolis. They are awarded to students pursuing a career in the HVACR trade. Visit...

HVAC Excellence.(Educational News ...)(certification to HVAC Excellence)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> HVAC Excellence a certifier of HVACR technicians, was approved by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. With this approval, veterans taking one of 17 certification tests can be reimbursed up to $2,000 per test, but not more than...

The I=B=R School.(Education News ...)
February 1, 2005... >> The I=B=R School is hosting a Modern Engineering Concepts for Hydronic Heating Design one-day seminar, which will be hosted by industry expert and contributor to PM Engineer a n d Plumbing & Mechanical--sister publications to SUPPLY HOUSE...

McQuay International.(Partnerships ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> McQuay International announced Tom Barrow Co. was appointed its sales representative in Georgia. It will represent the McQuay and AAF brands of HVAC equipment. The company was founded in 1955 by Tom Barrow and is now run by his son, Tommy...

Koldwave.(Partnerships ...)(Rankin Group Ltd.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Koldwave named the Rankin Group of Lombard, Ill., a master distributor of its Airmaster and Kompac lines of portable air conditioners and heat pumps.

Steril-Aire and Research Products Corp. entered into a nonexclusive license.(Partnerships ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... * Steril-Aire and Research Products Corp. entered into a nonexclusive license covering the Aprilaire[R] UV Germicidal Lamp.

What users want in a WMS.(Technology)(warehouse management system)(evaluation of Radio Frequency Distribution Equipment)(Activant Solutions Inc. acquires Speedware Corporation Inc.)
February 1, 2005... by the editors of "what's working in WMS" Integrated Systems, Open Source Code, Strong ROI The question that has plagued vendors since they marketed the first warehouse management system (WMS): What do users want? Integrated systems,...

Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group.(Literature Guide ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group released the 15th edition of its Distribution Software Guide, which provides independently researched information about distribution-centric software. The guide compares more than 2,000 items in the print...

Prophet 21.(Software News ..releases ew version of Trading Partner Connect 10.0)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Prophet 21 released the latest version of Trading Partner Connect 10.0, its Internet trading network for distributors and manufacturers. The software streamlines processes between manufacturers/suppliers and distributors through direct data...

DDi System.(Software News ...)(distribution management software of DDI Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> DDi System announced its Electronic Proof-of-Delivery Signature Caption lets distributors automatically attach electronic signatures to sales orders by capturing them through a pocket-PC. Distributors can imprint customers onto invoices and...

Warmly Yours.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... >> Warmly Yours announced interactive features on its Web site, including an online store, a request form for brochures and samples, a quick-cost calculator to receive instant estimates, and access to downloads of all technical documents. "WY...

Security and RFID-enabled technology unveiled.(Technology)
February 1, 2005... Bosch Power Tools and Accessories and Bosch Digital Power Tools released SAFE & SOUND[TM], an RFID tool tracking and theft deterrence service for the construction industry. It offers: more than 60 of the company's power tools tagged with...

Infor acquires Mercia Software.(Technology)
February 1, 2005... Infor Global Solutions announced it acquired Mercia Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmatica that offers two suites of supply chain planning products. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Mercia's products help...

Clarification.(News)(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2005... Ross Elliott, mentioned in, "Partnerships And Technology Highlighted At Infor Retreat," (SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, December 2004, page 44) is the vice president of marketing and strategy of Infor Global Solutions. He was citing research by Pembroke...

Advanced technology in supply houses: the best is yet to come: those who make maximum use of technology seem to be happy with the results.(Future trends: technology survey)(Business logistics services)
February 1, 2005... Much has been written about advanced computer technologies, but little has been written about their actual use by wholesalers in this industry and the benefits gained. So this author and the staff of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES decided to survey...

A premiere of the Premier: Plumb Supply opens the first Kohler Premier showroom in Iowa.(Showroom Merchandising)
February 1, 2005... Builders and contractors gathered for the grand opening of Plumb Supply's Kohler Premier showroom in Waukee, Iowa, on Nov. 11, 2004. The showroom, which is one of eight the wholesaler operates throughout Iowa, is the first in the state to reach...

PMI helps clear barriers across countries and states.(Focus on PMI)(Plumbing Manufacturers Institute)
February 1, 2005... As the world market continues to grow, so do the challenges of selling products into various countries around the world. As part of its multipronged value to members, the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute is actively engaged with the Department...

PMI's 'Focus Five' drives group's activities.(Focus on PMI)(Plumbing Manufacturers Institute)
February 1, 2005... Just as the nature of business, manufacturing and world trade has changed over the years, so too has the role of trade associations. Once organized primarily around social functions, trade associations today must deliver real, measurable...

Rethinking the way we "treat" water: scientific and regulatory scrutiny has left traditional centralized water treatment open for a new change.(Rowzee On Water Quality)
February 1, 2005... Association Water is constantly in the news. Unfortunately, lately the news about water seems to be all negative--contaminants, shortages, legal battles over water rights, etc. It sounds as if we are facing a huge problem, and more of the...

Extra! Extra! ASA and PHCC team up for joint convention.(ASA News)
February 1, 2005... September 7-10, Orlando, Florida You read it here first, ladies and gentlemen! In 2005, you will see history in the making. ASA and its contractor counterpart organization, the Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors National Association...

Spotlight on ...(ASA News)(Profile of Gary Ittner senior corporate vice president of McJunkin Corporation)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... From time to time, we like to shine the spotlight on some of our most active volunteers in the association. This month's industry profile is focused on Gary Ittner, Senior Corporate Vice President of McJunkin Corporation, headquartered in...

Leveraging technology for communication, training and profits.(ASA News)
February 1, 2005... To achieve success in business today you have to communicate to several groups on a regular basis and in a cost-effective manner. Most of all, you have to provide relevant, "WOW!" communication that helps you cut through the clutter that is out...

2nd new ProductPro[TM] book released.(Education Foundation Corner)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Your Education Foundation is making every effort to start off the year right. In January we began shipping the brand-new editions of the ProductPro[TM] Introduction to Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron Pipe and Fittings self-study course. We're very...

More regional training.(Education Foundation Corner)
February 1, 2005... Essentials of Profitable Distribution courses began the 2005 season in January in Minnesota. Over 40 hardy souls from the MwDA region braved the Minnesota winter to work with Dr. Kathryne Newton and learn about making their distributorships...