Supply House Times articles from January 2005

Supply House Times archives from January 2005

Wholesaler responds to Wheeler's column on closing of Pameco.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... It's been a long time since we at Thrifty Supply have seen Jim Wheeler up here in the Northwest. Actually it was 1992 when we were first taking on the York line. We really appreciated his presence at those meetings. From 1992 to now some things...

Letter from the publisher.(Letter)(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... In 2004 SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES experienced an increase of more than 100 ad pages sold vs. 2003. We have seen a steady increase in ad pages since the magazine was purchased by BNP Media in 2001. I wish to thank every advertiser for their support in...

Palermo supply names first non-family president.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Wholesaler Palermo Supply Co., based in Bergenfield, N.J., named Steven Criscuolo president. He is the first person outside of the Palermo family to hold that position since the company was founded 78 years ago. Criscuolo joined the...

IPS Corp. Acquires Truebro.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
January 1, 2005... IPS Corp., a manufacturer of solvent cements and adhesives for joining plastics, plastic specialties and other materials, has acquired Truebro, which manufactures a professional line of engineered undersink protection devices to satisfy code...

Amcast Industrial Corp. files Chapter 11.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Amcast, parent corporation of Lee Brass Co., manufacturer of brass fittings for the plumbing industry, reached an agreement in principle regarding a financial restructuring of its capital that would reduce the company's debt by about $30...

Bradford White Corp.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Bradford White Corp. hosted a private reception at the Top of the Hub restaurant on the top floor of the Prudential Center for more than 200 people, including wholesalers, manufacturers reps, contractors, and trade publication staff, during ISH...

Residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(A Supply House Times Exclusive)(Illustration)
January 1, 2005... A SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey OCTOBER 2004 Local Region Residential Permits Markets ...

Murray Supply Co.(People On The Move ...)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Murray Supply Co. (Winston-Salem, N.C.) named Ken Hudson director of training and purchasing. He has been with the company more than 35 years, most recently as branch manager. Hudson will implement training guidelines for company employees and...

Worly Plumbing Supply.(People On The Move ...)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Worly Plumbing Supply (Columbus, Ohio) named Jeff Worly vice president. He has been with the company eight years, most recently serving as outside sales manager.

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute announced that its technical director, David W. Viola, will once again serve as a member of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association's (PHCC) National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) Committee, and...

Tyco International.(People On The Move ...)(Appointments)
January 1, 2005... Tyco International appointed communications vice presidents for two of its core business segments. James Pomeroy will oversee all strategic marketing and communications at Tyco Engineered Products & Services, and Gwen Fisher will lead the...

Ferguson appoints vice presidents, directors.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
January 1, 2005... The following appointments were announced at Ferguson's annual meeting in November: Jerry Allen to vice president/heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). From 1995 to 2003 Allen was president/general manager of Lyon Conklin,...

Sloan Valve Co.(Late-Breaking News)(appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Sloan Valve Co. appointed Kem Davis product line manager for manual faucets. Beginning Feb. 1, Davis will report directly to Ren Owen, Sloan's vice president of business development. Davis worked for more than 23 years at T&S Brass and...

Charlotte Pipe And Foundry Acquires Thompson Plastics.(Late-Breaking News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire Thompson Plastics Inc., a privately owned manufacturer of CPVC-CTS pipe and fittings, and expected to close the sale before Dec. 31, 2004. Founded in 1982,...

ISH Frankfurt to cover renewable energy, spa/wellness sectors.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
January 1, 2005... Renewable energies in heating technologies, together with wellness and fitness concepts in bathroom design, are just some of the trends highlighted at the 2005 ISH Frankfurt, March 15-19, Frankfurt, Germany. "We see a huge potential for ISH...

Able distributors.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
January 1, 2005... Able Distributors (Chicago) hosted its seventh annual International Day Oct. 29, 2004. Michael Bleier, part owner of the company, said upwards of 300 employees and customers attended the event, held in the parking lot throughout the day. Tables...

Maddaloni, Patchell resign from UA.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(United Association)
January 1, 2005... Martin Maddaloni, president of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters, and Thomas Patchell, the UA's secretary-treasurer, resigned last November amid an internal investigation regarding the union's financial management. The...

R.E. Michel Co.(Expansion, Acquisitions ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... R.E. Michel Co. (Glen Burnie, Md.) has expanded its warehouse space to 815,000 sq. ft. under roof, or more than 12 acres, with the addition of a 293,000-sq.-ft. building to its distribution center operation. The privately held wholesaler...

Ferguson.(Partnerships ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Ferguson (Newport News, Va.) announced its Integrated Systems division will start a new on-site operation at Williams International in Ogden, Utah. Williams International develops, manufactures and supports small gas turbine engines for the...

Tyco Fire & Building Products.(Partnerships ...)(Wiliag Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Tyco Fire & Building Products, a business unit of Tyco Engineered Products & Services in the fire protection market, announced its agreement with the Wiliag Co. of Toledo, Ohio, to be the sole supplier of the Wiliag condensate drain. The...

Bradley Corp.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Bradley Corp. says has introduced the first light-powered handwashing fixture in the industry. The patent-pending ndite[TM] technology developed by Bradley converts restroom lighting to energy, which activates the flow of water to its...

American Standard.(Bath & Kitchen)
January 1, 2005... American Standard offering Scotchgard[TM] Protector on its Cadet Round and Cadet Oval countertop sinks and expects to have Scotchgard Protector available on the Seychelle countertop sink in January. Scotchgard Protector makes it easy to wipe...

Elkay acquires Phylrich International.(Bath & Kitchen)(Phylrich International)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Elkay, which produces stainless steel residential and commercial sinks has acquired Phylrich International, a manufacturer of decorative plumbing products. Details were not released. Phylrich International, based in Burbank, Calif., was...

Jacuzzi brands reports fourth quarter and year results.(Bath & Kitchen)
January 1, 2005... Jacuzzi Brands, a global producer of branded bath and plumbing products for the residential, commercial and institutional markets, said its net earnings for the fourth quarter ended Oct. 2 rose to $5.5 million, or 7 cents per share, vs. a net...

JB products introduces JB signature line.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... A new line of decorative kitchen and bath accessory products marketed under the "JB Signature" brand name, including decorative basket strainers, disposal wastes, drinking dispense faucets, special finish p-traps, bathwastes, decorative supply...

Elkay.(Bath & Kitchen)(Awards)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Elkay was honored by marketing group Affiliated Distributors with the Plumbing Division 2004 Supplier of the Year Leadership Award as part of A-D's Recognition of Excellence awards program. Pictured at the award ceremony (left to right) are:...

TOTO.(Bath & Kitchen)(Products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... TOTO launched EcoPower sensor-operated electronic flush valves for toilets and urinals. which it says are the first to have a completely self-sufficient power source. The chrome fittings generate their own power each time water spins a small...

Dornbracht.(Bath & Kitchen)(Services)
January 1, 2005... Dornbracht has published the 2005 edition of "Kultur im Bad" (Culture in the Bath), a product book that provides detailed information on its bath and kitchen fixtures and accessories. The 289-page volume features basic product photos...

Lasco introduces luxury bathware fixtures.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Lasco Bathware is unveiling upscale shower doors and bath fixtures at the 2005 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 13-16, at Booth No. W3089. New products at IBS include the Builder's Choice Premium whirlpool/air combo series of...

Danze.(Bath & Kitchen)
January 1, 2005... Danze now offers the Bannockburn bar faucet, available in chrome, stainless steel and the company's newest finish, brushed brass. The brushed brass has a warm gold tone with a soft brushed finish. The bar faucet is a single-hole mount with...

Moen.(Bath & Kitchen)
January 1, 2005... Moen conducted more than 300 surveys in six cities to determine the type preferences of targeted consumers when it was developing the new Waterhill[TM]suite for the kitchen and bath. Waterhill, part of the new ShowHouse[TM]by Moen brand,...

Price Pfister[R].(Bath & Kitchen)
January 1, 2005... Price Pfister[R] has launched a modern, upscale bathroom faucet collection as part of its Contempra[TM]collection. The bath collection includes centerset and widespread lavatory faucets, tub and shower fixtures, as well as roman tub fixtures...

Blanco America.(Bath & Kitchen)(Facilities)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... BLANCO AMERICA has moved its corporate headquarters and distribution center to a custom-built 85.000-sq.-ft. facility n Lumberton. N.J. The new headquarters is twice the size of the company's previous space to accommodate a larger staff and...

Elkay Division of Elkay Mfg. Co.(People On The Move ...)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Elkay Division of Elkay Mfg. Co. named Stephen C. Rogers vice president/engineering He will lead the engineering division's efforts n research ano development, product and systems engineering, and equipment and automation. Rogers has spent the...

Kohler Co.(People On The Move ...)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Kohler Co. named Mike Chandler vice president/fixtures marketing, Kohler Brand. Most recently he had been director-marketing Sterling Brand Prior to that, he held the positions of director-marketing, Sanitary Products: marketing...

American Faucet and Coatings Corp.(People On The Move ...)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... American Faucet and Coatings Corp. announced that Steve Williams has joined the company as vice president of sales for the OEM and commercial market divisions. He will be responsible for developing and implementing a national sales plan for OEM...

Mansfield Plumbing Products.(Restructuring ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Mansfield Plumbing Products has integrated its North American sales and marketing operations for Mansfield, Mancesa and Colceramica. The new structure, including all North American sanitary ware operations, will report directly to Kevin Oak,...

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) and the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA).(Partnerships ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) and the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA), based in the United Kingdom and also serving Europe, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize the working relationship already in place...

Delta[R] Faucet Co. and PUR Water Filtration Products, a division of Procter & Gamble.(Partnerships ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Delta[R] Faucet Co. and PUR Water Filtration Products, a division of Procter & Gamble, announced a joint venture that was to be unveiled via a new product launch at the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla., in January. The partnership...

Sur La Table and Sub-Zero/Wolf.(Partnerships ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Sur La Table and Sub-Zero/Wolf are partnering nationwide for cooking classes that will feature Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances and cooking instruments at Sur La Table stores. Sur La Table has 25 demonstration kitchens, including 23 fully operational...

Manufacturers foresee continued growth in 2005, but a slowdown in capital expenditures.(Pipe--Valves--Fittings)
January 1, 2005... Economic growth in the U.S. will strengthen in 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the 68th Semiannual Economic Forecast issued by the Business Survey Committee of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The panel...

SupplyFORCE lands four national accounts.(Pipe--Valves--Fittings)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The supplyFORCE MRO network has announced four new three-year national account contracts with the following organizations: * Northwest Pipe Co. This agreement calls for supplyFORCE to provide industrial PVF, electrical and industrial goods...

Northwest Pipe consolidates California plants.(Pipe--Valves--Fittings)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Northwest Pipe Co. said that it is consolidating its two Southern California facilities, located in Riverside and Adelanto, into one expanded facility in Adelanto. The company has acquired an additional 20 acres in that town and is in the...

Tioga to build 150,000-sq.-ft. DC.(Pipe--Valves--Fittings)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Tioga Pipe Supply Co. has announced construction of a new distribution facility in Forks Township, PA, just north of Easton. The new facility will consist of approximately 150,000 sq. ft. under roof on a 22-acre site. Tioga President...

Victaulic-DeWALT form joint marketing venture.(Pipe--Valves--Fittings)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Victaulic Co. announced that it has entered into a joint marketing effort with DeWALT to promote the installation of Style 005 FireLock rigid couplings using cordless impact wrenches. According to Victaulic, the use of impact wrenches for...

Joan's top 10 ways to achieve a successful 2005: Stick to the PVF. Outsource everything else.(Adams on PVF Supply)
January 1, 2005... Well, here we are--a good few weeks into the New Year--and how are those New Year's resolutions holding up? If the daily five-mile jog and the Atkins diet resolutions have gone the way of the dinosaur (only a lot faster), here are my thoughts...

Murray Supply.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Murray Supply, a plumbing distributor based in Winston Salem, N.C., received two awards from Affiliated Distributors at A-D's North American meeting in Dallas: "Best SSP Event with Multiple Suppliers for the Plumbing and PVF Division" and "Best...

First Supply Group.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... First Supply Group (Madison, Wis.) hosted a celebration for Ed Felten after he was honored with the Fred V. Keenan Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Supply Association at its annual convention in October in Boston. First Supply...

Affiliated Distributors.(Awards ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Affiliated Distributors presented Recognition of Excellence awards to BrassCraft Manufacturing Co. for Best A-D Exclusive Program and to Cerro Flow Products for Supplier of the Year, Performance. The awards were presented at A-D's annual North...

BrassCraft.(Awards ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... BrassCraft, which manufactures plumbing products for the professional market, and Plumb-Shop, its retail plumbing products division, recently recognized six sales managers for reaching $1 million or more in Service Parts sales for 2004. The...

PMI.(Events ...)
January 1, 2005... PMI will hold its 2005 Spring Meeting April 10-13 at the Westin Savannah Harbor in Savannah, Ga. For more information, call 847-884-9764 or visit www.pmihome.org.

LENOX.(Events ...)(PRODUCT INFORMATION)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... LENOX demonstrated its power tool accessories and hand tools at Team Hackman[R] car-cutting events at 17 NEXTEL Cup Series events in 2004, beginning with a live kick-off event at Daytona International Speedway prior to the first race in the...

Ashland Specialty Chemical.(New Product ...)
January 1, 2005... Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announced commercialization of its patented SONOXIDE water treatment system for treating bacteria, algae and biofilm in industrial water systems. It uses non-chemical technology to control...

The Education & Research Foundation of the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED).(Study Results ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Education & Research Foundation of the National Association of Electrical Distributors released the results of a research study examining procurement chain management in the construction industry. The study, co-sponsored by NECA's...

Johnstone to open N.E. distribution center.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Northeast)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Johnstone Supply (Portland, Ore.) will open a 100,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Breiningsville, Pa., in April. It will be the company's first in the Northeast. Its other major distribution centers are in Memphis, Tenn., and Portland, Ore....

Goodman acquired by investment firm.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Goodman Global Holdings, one of the largest privately held air conditioning and heating equipment manufacturers in the United States, will be acquired by private investment firm Apollo Management for about $1.43 billion. The closing of the...

Watsco to acquire East Coast Metal.(Hydronics/HVACR)
January 1, 2005... Watsco, based in Coconut Grove, Fla., announced in December it had executed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Durham, N.C.-based East Coast Metal Distributors. The transaction was expected to close by the end of January. The...

AHR Expo Award winners announced.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Award winners for the AHR Expo Innovation Awards will be recognized at the trade show in Orlando, Fla. The ceremony will be held Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. in the New Product Technology Theater on the show floor. Winning companies and products include:...

Sid Harvey launches online employment service.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Sid Harvey Industries (Garden City, N.Y.) announced its new Employment Solutions program, an online recruitment service in the HVACR field. The wholesaler partnered with MEPatWORK--a division of Industry People Group, an online provider of job...

Watts Radiant opens new plant in Missouri.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Watts Radiant held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new 143,000-sq.-ft. facility in Springfield, Mo., last September. The new building sits on 20 acres and is part of the Partnership Industrial Center, an economic development...

Obituary.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
January 1, 2005... Brad Morari, a partner at Goettl Air Conditioning in Phoenix, passed away on Dec. 1, 2004, at age 51. He had been vice president and general manager of the company's Contracting and Service Group since 1997. He began his career at Goettl...

Solar Supply.(Hydronics/HVACR)(anniversary celebration )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Solar Supply (Lake Charles, La.) held its 50th anniversary celebration Nov. 3, 2004, with Luxaire [R] during a dinner at the Lake Charles Civic Center in Lake Charles, La. Branch managers, vendor representatives and other employees from the...

Rheem and Ruud grant awards.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Rheem Mfg. Co., Air Conditioning Division awarded Keith Murray, a district technical representative of Rheem and Ruud brands, its District Technical Representative of the Year award. He provides technical support in Wisconsin, Illinois,...

Cerro Flow Products.(Hydronics/HVACR)
January 1, 2005... Cerro Flow Products, CerroPure [TM] ACR tubing meets the maximum allowable residue limit of 0.0035 g/sq. ft. of interior tube surface area established in both ASTM B280 and ASTM B819. It is available in standard 10- and 20-foot lengths and 3/8-...

SpacePak.(Hydronics/HVACR)
January 1, 2005... SpacePak introduced PurePak, a patented electronic air filtration system that helps to protect from airborne allergens, bacteria, molds, pollen, smoke and fine dust particles. It is available in three sizes, controlled by a thermostat fan...

Hydrotherm.(Hydronics/HVACR)
January 1, 2005... Hydrotherm introduced the KN-10 commercial, gas-fired boiler with a self-adaptive design. It features Tru-Flow[TM] technology to control the air fuel mixture at all firing rates and venting conditions. Combustion air is constantly measured to...

Hart & Cooley.(Hydronics/HVACR)
January 1, 2005... Hart & Cooley introduced the Rezzin [TM] Ceiling Diffuser Model RZ500, which is made of high-strength polymer resin instead of metal. It has an integral spring-loaded damper that locks in place after adjusting and a removable core for easy...

Lochinvar[R] Corp.(Hydronics/HVACR)
January 1, 2005... Lochinvar [R] Corp. enhanced the high-efficiency line of Power-Fin [R] commercial water heaters and boilers. They operate at up to an 88% thermal efficiency rating. The digital control system features 16 individual LED readouts to monitor...

Munters Corp.(Hydronics/HVACR)
January 1, 2005... Munters Corp. announced the HCU-3000, a humidity control unit that brings makeup air into a space while it controls temperature and humidity. It conditions up to 3,400 CFM of makeup air and can be operated in night setback recirculation mode....

Meterman Test Tools.(Hydronics/HVACR)
January 1, 2005... Meterman Test TOOLS introduced a new "6 for 6" floor display that comes full with six products. Visit www metermantesttools.com for more information. Circle 210 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Luxaire.(Hydronics/HVACR)
January 1, 2005... Luxaire introduced the Acclimate[TM] 8.V and 9.V variable-speed furnaces. They are equipped with GeoTrak[TM], which can be adjusted for the specific climate--dry, temperate or humid--in which a homeowner lives. Circle 211 ...

Danfoss.(Achievements And Awards ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Danfoss was recognized as a Top Gold Supplier by Enodis, global parent of a food service equipment manufacturing family, whose brands include Ice-O-Matic and Frymaster. The award was given at the company's supplier conference in Chicago.

Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Accreditation.(Achievements And Awards ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) announced the HVACR training programs at DeKalb Technical College in Clarkston, Ga., and Front Range Community College in Fort Collins, Colo., have received...

Viessmann Mfg. Co.(Achievements And Awards ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Viessmann Mfg. Co. received the Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) Certification. It is awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and recognizes companies for...

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI).(Achievements And Awards ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) presented the 2004 Richard C. Schulze Distinguished Service Awards at its 51st Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. Awards went to: Maureen Beatty, vice president/operations of National...

Bradford White Corp.(People On The Move ...)(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Bradford White Corp. appointed Angelo J. Sinisi hydronics and oil-powered product specialist. He is the former president and COO of Lux Corp., and most recently held the position of national sales manager of Hydrotherm and RBI, subsidiaries of...

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute.(People On The Move ...)(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute elected Geraud Darnis, president of Carrier Corp., as its chairman at a board meeting on Nov. 14, 2004, at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. Other officers elected include Debbie Hawkins, president...

Lochinvar Corp.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Lochinvar Corp. announced it hired Michael Stewart as transportation manager. He has worked in third party logistics and at UPS and FedEx.

Steril-Aire.(People On The Move ...)(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Steril-Aire promoted Derald G. Welles to national accounts manager and Mary D.S. "Lorrie" Todd to northeastern regional sales manager. Welles joined Steril-Aire in 2000. He held positions at HealthWay Products Co., Modine Mfg., Cambridge...

Macro ideas abound at Vormittag conference.(Technology)
January 1, 2005... The users conference hosted by Vormittag Associates (VAI) at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2004, offered a multitude of general how-to sessions highlighted with a couple of macro-views of technology in the distribution industry....

Bosch Tools.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Bosch Tools redesigned its Web site, www.boschtools.com. Expanded features include 360-degree product views, video demos, accessory and attachment recommendations and an expanded list of online retailers.

B2Bspeaker.com.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... B2Bspeaker.com, which helps organizations find speakers by specialized categories, added a "metals" expertise section. Other categories on the site include HVACR and Building & Construction.

Build.com Building and Home Improvement Network.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Build.com Building and Home Improvement Network announced Nova Plumbing Technologies has entered into an agreement to participate in the PlumbingHVAC.com marketing and communication programs.

Prophet21.(Training ...)
January 1, 2005... Prophet 21 is hosting free live distribution technology demonstrations on the company's CommerceCenter software through February. Visit www.p21.com for dates and locations and to register.