Supply House Times articles from February 2007

Supply House Times archives from February 2007

Bradford White Corp.(People On The Move ...)
February 1, 2007... Bradford White Corp. promoted Mark A. Taylor to director/ commercial and technical sales and Dustin Bowerman to technical support manager. Taylor, who has been with Bradford White since 1980, has served as director of engineering and most...

T&S Brass and Bronze Works.(People On The Move ...)
February 1, 2007... T&S Brass and Bronze Works promoted Ken Gallagher to vice president of sales. Since joining the company in 2000 he has served as marketing product manager, marketing manager and most recently, director of sales.

Watts Water Technologies.(People On The Move ...)
February 1, 2007... Watts Water Technologies promoted Bruce Parrott to vice president of sales administration for its wholesale markets. Since joining Watts, he has held the positions of regional sales manager, national product manager and most recently national...

Hajoca, Wolseley/Ferguson buy more wholesalers.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
February 1, 2007... Hajoca Corp., Ardmore, PA, acquired Richards Plumbing, Heating & Industrial Supplies in Grand Rapids, MI, and Wolseley plc, Reading, United Kingdom, purchased Cal-Steam Supply, Hayward, CA. Privately held Hajoca enters the state of Michigan...

US supply.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
February 1, 2007... US Supply (West Conshohocken, PA) teamed up with Toys for Tots during the holiday season by placing bins for toy donations in all 12 of its branches. With help from staff, customers and vendors, US Supply was able to provide Toys for Tots with...

Obituaries.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Obituary)
February 1, 2007... Everett C. Wilcox, 89, chairman of the board of the Leonard Valve Co., passed away on Dec. 15. He joined the company in 1938, acting as salesman, assistant sales manager and member of the board of directors. He was elected president of Leonard...

JMF Co.(FIRST BRIEFING)
February 1, 2007... JMF Co. named Kevin Shepard national sales manager of its HVAC Division. Shepard brings more than 16 years of experience in distribution of hardware, electrical and plumbing products. Prior to joining JMF, he was vice president at Servalite...

Noveon.(FIRST BRIEFING)(appointment of Jeffrey Trimpe)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Noveon hired Jeffrey Trimpe as a FlowGuard Gold[R] CPVC Pipe & Fittings piping systems consultant for its East Midwest territory, including eastern Kentucky, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, western West Virginia and western New York. For the last...

A Supply House Times exclusive: residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
February 1, 2007... A Supply House Times Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey NOVEMBER 2006 Region Residential Permits Nov. 06 YTD 06...

LDR Industries.(FIRST BRIEFING)(appointment of James R. Manwaring and George A. Rutkowski)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... LDR Industries hired James R. Manwaring as its vice president, sales and marketing. Previously, Manwaring served as senior vice president, North American commercial sales for General Binding Corp., an office products manufacturer. In other...

SupplyFORCE.(FIRST BRIEFING)
February 1, 2007... SupplyFORCE named Dave Achtemeier director, Industrial Supply Division. He joins the organization with more than 20 years of experience in the distribution industry, including a four-year stint at Wesco and 18 years in various positions at...

Prier Products.(FIRST BRIEFING)
February 1, 2007... Prier Products hired Bob Beilfuss as director of manufacturing and Steve Berry P.E. as research, development & engineering manager. Beilfuss returns to Prier after five years as manufacturing manager for Black and Decker. Berry has more than 20...

Ferguson.(Expansion ...)
February 1, 2007... Ferguson (Newport News, VA) opened a 7,000-sq.-ft. fast-service Xpress store in Hailey, ID, at 120 Jetstar Lane. The store has a 3,500-sq.-ft. counter with tools and repair parts and a 2,000-sq.-ft. showroom. Wayne Marolf is the store manager.

In-O-Vate Technologies.(Achievements ...)
February 1, 2007... In-O-Vate Technologies said both its Dryerbox and Dryer-ell products have been "GreenSpec" listed and designated a "Green Product" with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building credits. The Dryerbox product contributes two...

HD Supply addresses leadership changes at Home Depot.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
February 1, 2007... The board of The Home Depot[R] and Bob Nardelli announced in early January that by mutual agreement Nardelli would leave his position as The Home Depot's chairman, president and CEO, and also as a director, effective Jan. 2, 2007. Frank Blake,...

Security supply.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... (Schenectady, NY) said that John Grasso is the first salesman in the company's 72-year history to exceed $3 million in sales. A 22-year company veteran, he was the first salesman to reach $2 million in sales for the year in 2003. Grasso (left)...

A. O. Smith Water Products Co.(FIRST BRIEFING)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... A. O. Smith Water Products Co. said its plant in McBee, SC, achieved a safety milestone, working one million hours without a lost-time accident. This was attributed to major changes made to its safety program over the past four years. The 500...

Grainger.(Scholarships ...)
February 1, 2007... Grainger (Chicago), a distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, recently awarded three remaining 2006 scholarships to technical education students in Illinois, Ohio and Maryland, completing the first year of its "Tools for Tomorrow"...

North Central Wholesalers Association.(NCWA Survey ...)
February 1, 2007... North Central Wholesalers Association reported an average 3.9% increase in sales for 2006 among the 26 wholesalers responding to its survey. The median sales increase was 3.15%. The range in sales results reported went from a 34% increase to a...

Johnson Controls.(Expanded Offerings ...)(Facility Explorer)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Johnson Controls is expanding its Facility Explorer building control system to include asset protection, offering a system of security products in a single, integrated, standards-based solution. The added security capabilities include access...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).(Expanded Offerings ...)
February 1, 2007... The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has broadened the requirements and benefits of its associate membership program and now welcomes the following non-manufacturing entities to apply for membership: industrial suppliers,...

MJSI.(People On The Move ...)
February 1, 2007... MJSI hired Tony Maranto for the newly created position of domestic sales manager. Maranto previously served as the manager of corporate marketing for T.C.B. Entertainment. Prior to that, he worked for Simpson Electric, J & S Lehman Builders and...

SFA Saniflo.(People On The Move ...)(appointment of Christopher Peterson )(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... SFA Saniflo recruited Christopher Peterson as West Coast regional sales manager, overseeing its network of independent sales representatives in the 23 U.S. states located west of the Mississippi River. Also, Robert Irvin was appointed technical...

Hansgrohe North America.(People On The Move ...)(appointment of Al DeGenova)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Hansgrohe North America announced that Al DeGenova has joined the company in the newly created position of director of marketing. Most recently, DeGenova was with Grohe America for nearly 18 years. Before that, he worked in consumer...

InSinkErator and Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation.(NEWS: BATH&KITCHEN)
February 1, 2007... InSinkErator and Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation raised a record $125,000 in 2006 for the Foundation's "Invest in Your Future" Annual Giving Campaign. Proceeds benefit the PHCC Educational Foundation and the...

Moen[R] Inc.(People On The Move ...)
February 1, 2007... Moen[R] Inc. promoted Mark Loeper to vice president and general manager of Creative Specialties International[R], a manufacturer of decorative bath accessories and bath safety products. Previously, he was vice president sales, retail at Moen.

Coastal Industries.(People On The Move ...)
February 1, 2007... Coastal Industries hired Patrick Cobb as regional sales manager for the mid-Atlantic region, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Maryland. He succeeds Matt Ritchie, who will now serve as sales manager for the...

Crawford Supply Group.(Showroom News ...)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Crawford Supply Group (Morton Grove, IL) opened a newly remodeled Kohler showroom in New Berlin, WI. In addition to a gallery presentation of lifestyle suites and new products from Kohler, the showroom also displays plumbing products from other...

Ferguson.(Showroom News ...)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Ferguson (Newport News, VA) said it would open a 12,000-sq.-ft. showroom in Honolulu in February at 925 Kokea Street. It will feature fully functional displays for appliances, designer lighting, plumbing fixtures and bath accessories and was...

ARD Plumbing.(Rep Update ...)
February 1, 2007... ARD Plumbing, a Miami-based manufacturers rep firm and a division of ARD Distributors, hired Tom Love as Northeast territory manager. He will call on wholesalers and showrooms from Jacksonville to Vero Beach, FL. Previously, he worked as a...

Decolav named ARD Plumbing, a division of ARD Distributors, as its manufacturers representative for the state of Florida.(Rep Update ...)
February 1, 2007... Decolav named ARD Plumbing, a division of ARD Distributors, as its manufacturers representative for the state of Florida. ARD Plumbing currently covers the state as exclusive distributors of Franke sinks, faucets and disposers and as...

Brizo[R].(Products ...)
February 1, 2007... Brizo[R] introduced its RSVP[TM] bath suite that includes faucets, shower systems and accessories. Drawing on the influences of Art Nouveau, RSVP features a sensual design that follows the curves of a woman's silhouette and adds a touch of...

MJSI.(Products ...)
February 1, 2007... MJSI offers the HydroClean water fill valve, designed by a fourth generation plumber, which saves water, detects leaks, cleans the tank and is easy for customers to use, according to the company. It features nine issued or pending patents. "Our...

California learns tough realities of its new lead law.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
February 1, 2007... First, the good news: There is a faucet that complies with California's new legal lockdown on the amount of lead contained in faucets sold for sale in the state. Now, the bad news: The faucet, stainless steel inside and out, wholesales in...

Supply execs say manufacturing to grow 6.4% in 2007.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
February 1, 2007... Economic growth in the United States will continue in 2007, say the nation's purchasing and supply management executives in their 72nd Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations are at a relatively high level for the manufacturing sector, with...

Stainless prices seen heading still higher.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
February 1, 2007... Based on record high nickel prices on the London Metals Exchange during December, the British global metals tracking firm MEPS predicts the price of stainless steel products to continue an upward surge into the second quarter of 2007. ...

NIBCO changes executive structure.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
February 1, 2007... NIBCO's Board of Directors has elected Steven Malm as its new president and chief operating officer. Malm acquires the day-to-day responsibilities of running the business, which had been formerly overseen by Chairman and CEO Rex Martin, who was...

Ferguson.(Acquisition ...)(Guntersville Fabrication and Sprinkler Co. Inc. and Guntersville Pipe and Supply )(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Ferguson (Newport News, VA) has acquired the assets of Guntersville Fabrication and Sprinkler Co. Inc. and Guntersville Pipe and Supply in Gunstersville, AL. The company is a distributor and fabricator of fire protection systems with three...

Cameron.(People On The Move ...)
February 1, 2007... Cameron named Lorne Phillips a vice president. Treasurer of the company since July 2005, Phillips joined Cameron in 1999 and served as general manager of the Valves & Measurement group's Canadian operations from 2003 to 2005. He will continue...

Flowserve Corp.(Award ...)
February 1, 2007... Flowserve Corp. was honored with 10 Industry Leader Awards for 2006 by The National Safety Council, designating it as one of the safest companies in America. The NSC recognizes companies based on lost workday cases within each respective North...

U.S. industrial projects seen rising 45% in 2007.(Industrial Hotspots)
February 1, 2007... As the year began, there were more than 5,000 major industrial projects in the U.S. with planned construction starts in 2007, according to Industrial Info Resources of Sugar Land, TX. These projects include new plant start-ups, expansions and...

Maneely completes Atlas merger.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
February 1, 2007... Global private equity firm The Carlyle Group completed the previously announced merger of John Maneely Co. (JMC), parent of Wheatland Tube, on Dec. 8, 2006. Financial terms were not released. Carlyle holds a majority interest in the...

HD Supply Waterworks acquires Sioux Pipe.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
February 1, 2007... Sioux Pipe Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by HD Supply Waterworks, a subsidiary of The Home Depot. Sioux Pipe is a leading water and sewer distributor in the South Dakota market and employs a total of 17 in two locations,...

Increase your sales--one step at a time.(ADAMS ON PVF Supply)
February 1, 2007... Every year, small businesses set goals for increasing sales revenues--and 2007 is no different. Ideally, these companies want to increase sales without having margins suffer or profitability decline. Most companies go about this without having...

Gustave A. Larson Co. names new president.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)(appointment of Scott K. Larson )(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Pewaukee, WI-based Gustave A. Larson Co. announced Scott K. Larson (pictured) as the new president and chief operating officer effective the first of this year. Andrew Larson will remain chief executive officer. Scott Larson was named executive...

Emerson Climate Technologies.(People On The Move ...)
February 1, 2007... Emerson Climate Technologies promoted Steve Hokky to vice president of product planning for the refrigeration division. He recently served as the division's director and has more than 18 years of experience with the company.

FlowCon International.(People On The Move ...)
February 1, 2007... FlowCon International, manufacturer and distributor of automated flow control devices for the HVAC industry, named Howard Rozendal its director of marketing and sales for North America. Prior to joining the company, he held similar positions...

RPA Webinar focuses on the "human factor".(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
February 1, 2007... Robert Bean, registered engineering technologist, presented a special Webinar with the Radiant Panel Association (RPA) last November titled, the "Human Factor in HVAC." "When it comes to designing HVAC systems for humans, first and...

Lochinvar Corp.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Lochinvar Corp. is giving away a Hewlett Packard Pocket PC including preloaded KNIGHT's Smart System[TM] software with each registered purchase of a fully modulating and condensing KNIGHT heating boiler. The weekly giveaway is part of the...

Klein Tools.(People On The Move ...)
February 1, 2007... Klein Tools promoted Mark P. Klein to channel manager, HVAC. His responsibilities include directing, coordinating and developing sales growth in the HVAC channel. Klein will also oversee all sales plans for the company's HVAC sales managers.

REHAU.(Software ...)
February 1, 2007... REHAU is now the authorized reseller of Mc4 software, a fully integrated, stand-alone system design program complete with graphical input and AutoCad[R] compatibility, in the U.S. and Canada. The software allows users to plot both heating and...

Johnson controls.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
February 1, 2007... Johnson Controls recently donated an energy-efficient Luxaire[R] HVAC system to a Make-A-Wish Foundation[R] child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness prone to lung infections. Luxaire's network of distributors and dealers has partnered...

Emerson climate technologies publishes paper promoting energy policies.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
February 1, 2007... "The Demand for Energy-Saving Incentives for High Efficiency Scroll Compressors in Walk-In Coolers" is the second white paper published by Emerson Climate Technologies promoting good energy policies. The white paper encourages utility...

ABCO Refrigeration and Supply Corp.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... ABCO Refrigeration and Supply Corp., Long Island City, NY, hosted its 26th annual trade show on Nov. 8, 2006, with a record attendance of 4,558 in Flushing Meadows, Queens. The ABCO Expo, which is said to be the largest independent HVACR trade...

Danfoss acquires Aztec Energy Partner.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
February 1, 2007... Danfoss, a manufacturer of electronic and mechanical components and control systems for refrigeration, air-conditioning and energy management solutions, has acquired Aztec Energy Partners, a company involved in energy management services to the...

Activant celebrates 1000th Prophet 21 customer.(NEWS: TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2007... City Plumbing and Electric Supply Co., Gainesville, GA, became Activant Solutions' 1000th distributor to select Prophet 21[TM] as its enterprise software solution. The company distributes appliances, lighting, electrical, kitchen and bath...

Affiliated Distributors.(People On the Move ...)
February 1, 2007... Affiliated Distributors appointed Peter Classon to vice president of information technology. Previously, he was a founding member of the management consulting practice at LiquidHub before being promoted to director of the applications solutions...

VAI (Vormittag Associates Inc.).(People On the Move ...)
February 1, 2007... VAI (Vormittag Associates Inc.) named Dan Bivona sales director. Most recently he was vice president of sales at Dynax Solutions, where he spearheaded innovative software distribution initiatives. For more information, visit www.vai.net.

ICOR.(Web sites and Software ...)(www.icorinternational.com.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... ICOR launched an improved corporate Web site, www.icorinternational.com. Features include a user-friendly refrigerant selection guide, a page dedicated to ICOR's new comprehensive technical support program (Tech 2 Tech[TM]) and a new...

SmartLocator.(Web sites and Software ...)(visit www.smartlocator.com)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... SmartLocator is a product and service locator application that helps searchers locate your products and/or services by zip code, sorted by distance and with mapping abilities on your Web site. Features include import and export of the...

QuoStar[TM].(Web sites and Software ...)
February 1, 2007... QuoStar[TM] 3.0 quotation software is specifically made for manufacturers reps in the industrial/commercial plumbing industry. The interface was designed to allow the non-computer user to get up and running in a matter of minutes as opposed to...

4 questions for master distributors: they evolved to fill market niches, and now confront a rapidly changing marketplace.
February 1, 2007... We wordsmiths like terms sharply defined. That's a difficult quest when dealing with the subject of master distribution. Common industry parlance refers to the PHCP world's traditional "two-step" distribution channel--the two steps...

The realities of servicing the customer: measure your performance to meet or exceed customers' expectations.
February 1, 2007... The primary focus of your company's operations should be on having uniformly excellent customer service. We define customer service as "doing what you say you will do." This involves setting customer expectations and then delivering on them....

Residential faucets: Internet retailer reveals consumer buying habits.(PRODUCT TREND OF THE MONTH)
February 1, 2007... Expect to see an increasing number of new products in the residential faucet category in 2007. One manufacturer said it plans to introduce six to 10 collections at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show, a new record for that company, according to...

Matco-Norca.(Featured Products Gallery)
February 1, 2007... Matco-Norca offers the Napoli faucet line, with an elegant design and contemporary look. It features both ceramic and washerless cartridges with solid brass handles and brass waterways. Circle 208 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Danze.(Featured Products Gallery)
February 1, 2007... Danze's Parma pull-out faucet features an uncluttered, minimalistic Euro style. The side-mount single-control design is ideal for today's contemporary styled kitchens. Available in chrome and stainless steel finishes. Circle 209 ...

Showhouse by Moen.(PRODUCT TREND OF THE MONTH)
February 1, 2007... Showhouse by Moen offers a pot filler faucet designed to be mounted on the wall above a cooktop or range. It folds against the wall when not in use and extends 24 inches via a double-jointed extendable arm. Dual shutoffs are at the base of the...

Kohler.(PRODUCT TREND OF THE MONTH)
February 1, 2007... Kohler's Pinstripe faucet features a linear and textural element on the spout and handles that create a tactile element. The faucets have quarter-turn ceramic discs for leak-free performance. Circle 211 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Delta.(PRODUCT TREND OF THE MONTH)
February 1, 2007... Delta's Palo pull-out kitchen faucet has a two-function wand for spray or stream. Other features include an insulated waterway to keep the faucet cool even when running hot water, and a quiet, non-metallic hose that will not catch on stainless...

American Standard.(PRODUCT TREND OF THE MONTH)
February 1, 2007... American Standard's One[TM] faucet collection features contemporary minimalist styling. Choices include a single-control or two-handle widespread faucet for lavatories, and a monoblock and two wall-mount styles for vessel sinks. It is available...

Gerber.(PRODUCT TREND OF THE MONTH)
February 1, 2007... Abigail[TM] faucets from Gerber feature classic styling with a subtle contemporary influence. Available in chrome, brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze finishes, Abigail lavatory faucets are available in centerset, mini-widespread and...

T&S Brass.(PRODUCT TREND OF THE MONTH)
February 1, 2007... The B-2710 lavatory single lever faucet with pop-up drain from T&S Brass comes with a tamper-resistant handle (removable only with a hex key), ceramic cartridge and adjustable temperature limit stops. Simply remove the handle and reposition...

Sloan Valve.(PRODUCT TREND OF THE MONTH)
February 1, 2007... Sloan Valve offers QuickTop[TM] QT-Series manual faucets for kitchen and lavatory applications. Features include durable cast brass construction, a single ADA-compliant fingertip control lever and chrome finish. An available brochure includes...

SAN Plumbing Supply.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
February 1, 2007... SAN Plumbing Supply (Phoenix) drew more than 400 customers to its "Casino Night," a customer appreciation event, at its distribution center. An accompanying trade show event featured 40 manufacturers reps and product exhibits. The evening...

Ferguson addresses reports of Wolseley job cuts.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
February 1, 2007... In response to published reports that parent company Wolseley plc, Reading, United Kingdom, would be cutting more jobs from its U.S. operations, including at Newport News, VA-based Ferguson, John Stegeman, Ferguson president and CEO, made the...

Matco-Norca.(Product News ...)
February 1, 2007... Matco-Norca offers a line of brass PEX barb fittings, including ball, stop and shower valves, frost-free sillcocks and compression couplings. All are UPC and NSF 61 approved. Circle 200 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

JRS Products.(Product News ...)
February 1, 2007... JRS Products offers roof drains, floor drains, sanitary floor sinks, cleanouts, water hammer arresters, trap primers, backwater valves and grease interceptors. These products are available for light commercial and design-build commercial...

Bradford White.(Product News ...)
February 1, 2007... Bradford White's two new High Output residential gas water heaters, the M-I 60-gallon and M-4 60-gallon models, both offer a 40,000 BTU/Hr input with a 90-gallon first hour delivery. They are available in both natural and LP gas models and they...

Stiebel Eltron.(Product News ...)
February 1, 2007... Stiebel Eltron designed its Tempra[TM] tankless, on-demand, electric water heaters for whole-house and various commercial applications. It features an advanced microprocessor control that allows the exact water temperature to be set via a knob...

Burnham.(Product News ...)
February 1, 2007... Burnham introduced a line of indirect-fired water heaters under the trade name Alliance SL. They come in five sizes, ranging from 27 to 199 gallons. The water heater has a seamless Hydrastone-lined tank designed for a wide range of water...

Schmidt's wholesale.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(new office)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Schmidt's Wholesale (Monticello, NY) opened its second location at 18 Industrial Drive in Florida, NY, with an official "PEX cutting" last fall. The family-owned and operated distributor of heating, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and water...

Schedule of events.(NEWS: AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
February 1, 2007... WED | October 24 * PHCC Educational Foundation Golf Tournament * ASA and PHCC Board and Committee Meetings * Grand Opening Reception THURS | October 25 * ASA and PHCC Breakfast Meetings * Keynote Presentation *...

Are your inside sales losing you money?(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ...)(www.asaef.org)
February 1, 2007... A few months ago in the "Worth Reading" segment of the Foundation's Trainers' Forum E-Letter we recommended an article that described the problems of a wholesaler who discovered that his largest customer was his least profitable--costing him,...

ASA advocates federal water infrastructure fund.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ...)(American Supply Association)
February 1, 2007... January 19, 2007 Statement for the Record of the American Supply Association Presented by Joel Becker, President, American Supply Association Before United States House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and...