Supply House Times articles from January 2007

Supply House Times archives from January 2007

Putting a tax on R-22 refrigerant.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... When CFCs were the refrigerant of choice in the 1980s and '90s, it became clear that the environmental damage they were causing toward global warming was alarming. In order to phase them out in an escalated fashion, a tax was placed on them,...

Manufacturers vs. wholesalers.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... I read Robert Vick's article in the November 2006 edition of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES (page 36). THE BEST ARTICLE I HAVE READ IN YEARS!! We need more subject matter like Mr. Vick's. He hit the nail on the head with this one. You need more of this in...

WaterSense is common sense.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... America's water supplies are precious but not unlimited. Every drop counts. Water is the lifeblood for families, communities, and ecosystems. Using it efficiently is everybody's business. Increasingly, water and wastewater utilities, industry...

Introducing Clear Seas Research.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Clear Seas Research is a subsidiary of BNP Media Co. that specializes in capturing information about BNP Media's magazine audiences via panels of industry experts and advanced research methods. Offerings include: * Lifelike 3D virtual...

Wolseley cuts jobs at stock.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
January 1, 2007... In response to a sharper than expected drop in new housing starts and significantly lower lumber and structural panel prices, both of which impacted local currency revenue and trading profit, a "major program" of cost reduction has been...

Wiseway Supply.(People On The Move...)
January 1, 2007... Wiseway Supply (Florence, KY) hired Bill Gray as the Plumbing Division manager. He formerly was regional manager for Milwaukee Tool Co.

WIT & Co.(People On The Move...)
January 1, 2007... WIT & Co. named Charles (Charlie) A. Moorhead its new executive vice president. His experience in distribution, vendor negotiations and distributor networking includes a stint as director of corporate purchasing for RCR Cos., a mechanical...

State Industries and Morgan-McClure.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
January 1, 2007... State Industries and Morgan-McClure Motorsports announced a deal to sponsor the #4 Chevy Monte Carlo. Ward Burton was signed as the driver for the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. He will debut the State Water Heaters #4 Chevy at the Daytona 500...

BC plumbing supplies celebrates 100 years.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
January 1, 2007... At the close of business Dec. 31, 2006, Canadian wholesaler BC Plumbing Supplies completed 100 years in the plumbing and heating industry. BC Plumbing Supplies, now based in Burnaby, British Columbia, was acquired by B. A. Robinson Co....

Uponor.(People On The Move...)
January 1, 2007... Uponor hired Brad Beckman as vice president of finance and member of the senior management committee. Most recently, he was the chief financial officer with Provell Inc. Previously, he was the chief financial officer and treasurer of Northern...

Residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(A SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES Exclusive)
January 1, 2007... A SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey OCTOBER 2006 Region Residential Permits Oct.06 YTD 06 vs.05 WEST Single...

Electrical distribution consolidation continues.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Industry overview)
January 1, 2007... While the number of distributors in the electrical distribution industry remains over 3,000, revenues are migrating to fewer and fewer companies. The pace of significant acquisitions accelerated during 2006, with a number of Electrical...

Industrial distribution career fair.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
January 1, 2007... The ITEC Department at the University of Nebraska-Kearney will host an Industrial Distribution Network Night from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 6 and an Industrial Distribution Career Fair Feb. 7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, contact Scott Jochum...

Viega.(People On The Move...)
January 1, 2007... Viega named Mark Evans director of sales--Canada. He was formerly western regional manager for WILO North America. He has 25 years of sales and management experience. Viega manufactures plumbing, radiant heating and snow melting applications.

Tri Palm International.(People On The Move...)(John M. Harrington and Chris Gurreri)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Tri Palm International which designs and manufactures OASIS and SUNROC pressure, bottled water and point-of-use coolers, named John M. Harrington interim president and CEO. Chris Gurreri resigned as president of Tri Palm and accepted the...

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.(People On The Move...)
January 1, 2007... Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. appointed Steven P. Richman as president. Most recently, he was president and chief executive officer of Werner Co. Before that, he was with Skil and Bosch Power Tools, serving as president and general manager from...

Lenox.(People On The Move...)
January 1, 2007... LENOX, manufacturer of power tool accessories, hand tools and band saw blades, named Pedro Caceres global vice president of operations. Most recently he was senior vice president of operations, Hasbro Games, Hasbro Inc.

The Haws Corp.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
January 1, 2007... The Haws Corp. hosted a gala celebration of its 100th anniversary at the Siena Hotel & Casino in Reno, NV, in October. The black-tie event was attended by 350 Haws customers, sales representatives, past and present employees, suppliers and...

The M.K. Morse Co.(FIRST BRIEFING)
January 1, 2007... The M.K. Morse Co., manufacturer of saw blades, promoted Peter Heenan to vice president of marketing. He joined the company in 2003 and has been director of marketing. Profit Enhancement Institute...

The Southern Wholesalers Association.(Profit Enhancement Institute...)
January 1, 2007... The Southern Wholesalers Association is offering a three-day seminar on profit enhancement designed for owners/principals, branch managers and mid and upper level managers in the wholesale/distribution industry. The seminar is scheduled for...

The Home Depot.(Acquisitions ...)
January 1, 2007... The Home Depot signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Home Way, China's first home improvement retailer. The transaction was expected to close by the end of 2006. This acquisition provides The Home Depot with an immediate retail presence...

Ferguson.(Acquisitions ...)(Kandall Fabricating & Supply Corp)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Ferguson (Newport News, VA) acquired the assets of Kandall Fabricating & Supply Corp. KF Industries, LLC, Passaic, NJ, from David Kandall and Patrick Conklin in October. Kandall is a fabricator and distributor of fire sprinkler systems serving...

Wolseley Canada.(Acquisitions ...)
January 1, 2007... Wolseley Canada (Ontario, Canada) acquired Hudson Plumbing Supplies Ltd., a distributor of plumbing parts operating from three locations in the greater Toronto area.

Stock Building Supply.(Acquisitions ...)
January 1, 2007... Stock Building Supply (Raleigh, NC) acquired Tonto Verde Construction and Precision Forest Products LLC. Tonto is a framing contractor supplying the Phoenix, AZ, residential housing market, which has consistently been one of the top five...

Oatey Co.(Acquisitions ...)
January 1, 2007... Oatey Co. acquired the William H. Harvey Co., a manufacturer and distributor of plumbing specialty products. William H. Harvey Co. will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Oatey Co. The sale includes Harvey's headquarters and manufacturing...

Brad Sell.(Awards, Achievements...)(New England Wholesalers Association)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Brad Sell, former executive vice president of the New England Wholesalers Association, received the 2006 American Cancer Society's Volunteer of the Year Award for Southeastern Massachusetts. He was also honored earlier in November at the...

ECR Technologies.(Awards, Achievements...)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... ECR Technologies said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released an Environmental Technology Verification report confirming 400% efficiency of its EarthLinked[R] Heat Pump Water Heating System. To achieve this, 75% of the energy...

The A. O. Smith Water Products Co.(Awards, Achievements...)
January 1, 2007... The A. O. Smith Water Products Co.. said it has worked more than two million hours without a lost-time accident at its 500,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing plant in Johnson City, TN. This was achieved through a combination of individual...

Noland Co.(Expansion, Relocation...)
January 1, 2007... Noland Co. (Newport News, VA) opened branch operations in Morehead City, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC, in December to provide contractors with delivery service five days a week in addition to counter sales and pick up. Each branch employs three...

WinWholesale.(Expansion, Relocation...)
January 1, 2007... WinWholesale (Dayton, OH) opened five new locations in recent months. The organization opened 10 new companies in 2006. The new wholesaling units include four Winnelson companies specializing in plumbing supplies and one Windustrial company...

The International Code Council.(Expansion, Relocation...)
January 1, 2007... The International Code Council said it will move its world headquarters to Washington, D.C., and into a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified building. For more information, visit www.iccsafe.org.

M. Cooper Supply.(Expansion, Relocation...)
January 1, 2007... M. Cooper Supply (Orland Park, IL), a plumbing wholesaler since 1938, announced plans to break ground for an 80,000-sq.-ft. warehouse in Mokena, IL, in December. This would serve as the new corporate headquarters for the company, serving the...

Liberty Pumps.(New Products, Literature...)
January 1, 2007... Liberty Pumps introduced Model 404, a compact drain pump that stands only 11 inches high, allowing for easy installation in tight areas. QuickTree[TM] technology allows for easy removal of the float without disconnecting the plumbing or...

Matco-Norca.(New Products, Literature...)
January 1, 2007... Matco-Norca offers Aztec graphite hose bibbs, sillcocks and loose key valves. Graphite packing minimizes leaks. The NSF 61.8 valves contain stainless steel hardware. Circle 201 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bradford White.(New Products, Literature...)
January 1, 2007... Bradford White introduced the Combi2[TM] which provides home space heating and potable hot water from a single energy-saving source. The Combi2 features a patented double-wall carbon steel heat exchanger coil coated with Vitraglas[R] for...

Taco.(New Products, Literature...)
January 1, 2007... Taco issued a new flyer, "Taco D'Mand Systems & Tankless Water Heaters," that emphasizes the energy savings to be had with an on-demand water recirculation system and the fact that tankless water heater manufacturers are requiring use of such a...

Danfoss Flomatic Corp.(New Products, Literature...)
January 1, 2007... Danfoss Flomatic Corp. offers another unleaded alternative with its Silver Bullet stainless steel check valves. Every model that is manufactured in unleaded bronze is now available in stainless steel. Circle 204 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Blue Angel's.(New Products, Literature...)
January 1, 2007... Blue Angel's "Intelli-Sense" Switch technology controls the sump pump with no moving mechanical parts. It measures water capacitance to direct the pump on and uses a solid state microprocessor to calculate how long the pump needs to run. It...

Little Giant Pump Co.(New Products, Literature...)
January 1, 2007... Little Giant Pump Co. offers the 1-1/2 HP 18S Series sewage ejector pumps to handle wastewater containing materials up to two inches in diameter for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural applications. It is constructed of...

Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath.(People On The Move...)
January 1, 2007... Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath named Joy Archer director of customer service. She has 20 years of experience in customer service and software systems.

Craft-Art.(People On The Move...)
January 1, 2007... Craft-Art, a manufacturer of solid wood countertops, appointed Colin MacLean to the new position of general manager. He will be responsible for all company operations.

Swanstone.(Reading Material...)
January 1, 2007... Swanstone released a Green Building brochure to educate builders and remodelers on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for sustainable materials. It provides information on the LEED requirements and the credits...

Advanced Modern Technologies Corp.(New Products...)
January 1, 2007... Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. offers the AEF-301 automatic faucet, which incorporates its patented BRV[R] technology with an AC/DC-powered automatic faucet system. By using a gear motor instead of a solenoid, the AEF-301 achieves a high...

Brondell.(New Products...)
January 1, 2007... Brondell introduced the Swash 800, which uses two retractable wands to provide a filtered posterior and feminine warm-water wash and features a warm air dryer. A wireless remote control gives users one-touch control of water pressure as well as...

Supply house times: unveils BK E-News.(BATH & KITCHEN E-NEWS)
January 1, 2007... BK E-News is a new twice--monthly e-newsletter that is being produced by SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, PM Magazine and PM Engineer Magazine. The first e-newsletter was released in early January. We plan to provide the latest updates on new products,...

Moen Commercial Division.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)
January 1, 2007... Moen Commercial Division met with editors of BNP Media plumbing books to discuss recent product developments. Pictured, L to R: Kelly Faloon, managing editor, Plumbing & Mechanical; Dan Meredith, Midwest sales, and George Spear, marketing...

Murray Supply.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Murray Supply, Winston-Salem, NC, participated in the Brenner Children's Hospital Festival of Trees fundraiser by purchasing a tree and displaying it in The Fuller House, the wholesaler's kitchen and bath showroom. All proceeds support...

Nuheat.(New Products...)
January 1, 2007... Nuheat offers radiant electric floor-heating mats that can be easily installed under floors to provide even heat with no cold spots on tile, stone, laminate or engineered wood. Each mat is pre-built like an electric blanket. In addition to...

Sloan Valve Co.(New Products...)
January 1, 2007... Sloan Valve Co. says its WES-4000 and WES-5000 waterfree urinals provide the same water-conserving and low-maintenance benefits as its other waterfree urinals but require less space due to their narrow profile styling. All feature a touch-free...

Kohler Co. and Ferguson Enterprises.(NEWS BATH & KITCHEN)
January 1, 2007... Kohler Co. and Ferguson Enterprises, Newport News, VA, held the second annual "Fastest Plumber Contest." Eight professional plumbers were selected as finalists from 46 qualifying events across the country. The final competition at Lambeau Field...

Danze.(New Products...)
January 1, 2007... Danze introduced the Victorian-inspired Opulence two-handle wall-mount faucet with a 12-inch spout for the kitchen. It is available in chrome, antique copper, satin black, oil rub bronze and stainless steel finishes. Circle 211 ...

Chicago Faucets.(New Products...)
January 1, 2007... Chicago Faucets recently introduced the HyTronic line of sensor-operated faucets that feature a twin-beam system to provide a quick response time, while minimizing false activations. The dual beam feature can be adjusted to a single beam for...

The Speakman Co.(New Products...)
January 1, 2007... The Speakman Co. introduced a component shower system for ADA-compliant rooms and facilities. The combination hand-held/mounted showerhead with 50 sprays includes a combination chrome-plated slide bar and stainless steel grab bar that meets the...

Symmons.(New Products...)
January 1, 2007... Symmons launched the Elements[R] line of luxury pull-out kitchen faucets for the home. It features five new styles: the Andora[TM], Fiano[TM], Forza[TM], Moscato[TM] and Vella[TM]. Available in polished chrome, Radiance[R] satin or Radiance...

AFNY.(New Products...)
January 1, 2007... AFNY, the high-end New York, NY, showroom division of Brooklyn--based AF Supply Corp., introduced the Airstream faucet as part of its DaVinci collection. Its look is fluid, minimal and modern, designed by Bennett Friedman and Studio 21....

PremierDPH.(NEWS BATH & KITCHEN)
January 1, 2007... PremierDPH, a new decorative plumbing and hardware buying group formed by Buying Group Services, held its kick-off conference Dec. 8-9 in Dallas. The buying group has 17 members with 24 showrooms and 24 preferred vendors. Buying Group Services...

Eliminate "fear factor" and elevate profits with training.(FORUM BATH & KITCHEN)(showroom sales staff )
January 1, 2007... Knowledge is power. If you share your knowledge with customers, they'll hear it, understand it and apply it for increased effectiveness, profitability and satisfaction on the job. There is an understandable "fear factor" associated with...

Comments from attendees.(FORUM BATH & KITCHEN)(Quotation)
January 1, 2007... Dottie Ramsey, president of Modern Supply in Knoxville, TN, and past president of ASA: "When you know what you are selling, it is easier for you to sell that product because you can relay that confidence to the consumer. I've been sending...

GS capital partners to take control of McJunkin.(NEWS: PVF: Pipe... valves... fittings)
January 1, 2007... Goldman Sachs (GS) Capital Partners is poised to acquire "a substantial investment" in McJunkin Corp. in a deal approved by the McJunkin Board of Directors. A source within the company said the deal would result in majority ownership for GS...

Steel imports continue to surge at unprecedented levels.(NEWS: PVF: Pipe... valves... fittings)
January 1, 2007... Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that year-to-date steel imports of raw and finished steel were up 45% and 46%, respectively, through October 2006 compared to the same period in...

Legend valve & fitting.(NEWS: PVF: Pipe... valves... fittings)
January 1, 2007... Insta-Loc push-fit ball valves are single piece, full port ball valves that connect to any combination of copper, CPVC or PEX. The patent-pending Insta-Loc system offers a combination of one-piece seamless construction, anti-corrosive...

Murray Supply Co. of Winston-Salem, NC, held a counter day last Nov. 30 at the Raleigh branch, sponsored by Conbraco.(NEWS: PVF: Pipe... valves... fittings)
January 1, 2007... Murray Supply Co. of Winston-Salem, NC, held a counter day last Nov. 30 at the Raleigh branch, sponsored by Conbraco. Shown here is Charlotte Branch Manager Randy Dalton, in front of a Conbraco backflow preventer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cameron.
January 1, 2007... Cameron has relocated the operational side of its Entech business from Viersen, Germany to Cameron's Hammond, LA, facility. This move will allow Entech to leverage Hammond's stateof-the-art machinery and quality management system.

IPSCO.
January 1, 2007... IPSCO has completed its previously announced acquisition of NS Group Inc., following a favorable vote by NS Group shareholders. The aggregate purchase price was about $1.46 billion, including NS Group's net cash.

Pump Systems Matter.
January 1, 2007... Pump Systems Matter, a non-profit education association developed by The Hydraulic Institute, has made Pump Systems Improvement Modeling Tool (PSIM) educational software freely available for download on its Web site, www.PtlmpSystemsMatterorg....

Manufacturing.(Industrial Hotspots)
January 1, 2007... Manufacturing--2006 was a good year for the industrial manufacturing industry, with some 300 plants becoming operational. A sneak peak ahead at the first quarter of 2007 shows that the industrial manufacturing industry is currently expecting an...

Alternative fuels.(Industrial Hotspots)
January 1, 2007... Alternative Fuels--The alternative fuels industry leads all other industries for planned first quarter 2007 project spending with almost $1.4 billion in construction starts in Illinois and Missouri. The nine grassroots ethanol and biodiesel...

Cement manufacturing.(Industrial Hotspots)
January 1, 2007... Cement Manufacturing--In the U.S., there are currently 65 active projects at cement manufacturing plants totaling more than $1.8 billion, which began construction in 2006. Projects range from grassroot plant construction to new import terminals...

Metals & minerals.(Industrial Hotspots)
January 1, 2007... Metals & Minerals--Since the beginning of 2006, Industrial Info has reported more than 1,300 unique projects worldwide for the metals & minerals industry, with a combined total investment value (TIV) representing $151 billion. That's a 69%...

Power Industry.(Industrial Hotspots)
January 1, 2007... Power Industry--Industrial Info is forecasting $49 billion in North American power industry capital and maintenance project spending for 2007. This translates into an 11% increase in spending for the power industry in 2007 when compared to...

Pharmaceutical-Biotech.(Industrial Hotspots)
January 1, 2007... Pharmaceutical-Biotech--This industry currently expects 80 new facilities to complete construction over the next 12 months. The new sites represent a whopping $3.7 billion total investment value (TIV). Projects include the construction of...

Eaton bag filter.(NEWS: PVF)
January 1, 2007... The "MAXILINE" MBF HD multibag filter housing from Eaton has been designed for cost-sensitive, high-flow-rate liquid filtration applications with flow rates up to 4,500 gallons per minute. For filter media changeout, no overhead cranes or...

Fundamentals of mechanical seals-basics.
January 1, 2007... "Fundamentals of Mechanical Seals-Basics" is a one-day course co-sponsored by The Hydraulic Institute and the Fluid Sealing Association (FSA), at the 23rd International Pump Users Symposium, presented by the Texas A&M Turbomachinery Lab in...

supplyFORCE.
January 1, 2007... supplyFORCE announced that Collins Pipe & Supply has joined the network as its newest PVF member.

Northwest Pipe Co.
January 1, 2007... Northwest Pipe Co. reported that it was named as pipe supplier to 1.F. Shea Construction for a water treatment plant in Orange County, CA. The company will supply about 5,000 feet of 24-inch through 120-inch steel pipe valued at approximately...

Great Lakes.(Industrial Hotspots)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Great Lakes -- The Great Lakes region is winding down one of its most successful years in terms of capital and maintenance spending. When the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31, the region will have begun construction on over $27.8 billion worth...

Pennsylvania.(Industrial Hotspots)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Pennsylvania -- As one of the top five states in the United States for industrial project spending in 2006, Pennsylvania is forecast to retain its top ranking for industrial project development in 2007 and beyond. Companies are planning more...

Texas/Louisiana.(Industrial Hotspots)
January 1, 2007... Texas/Louisiana -- Industrial Info is tracking more than $41 billion in planned capital and maintenance projects scheduled to begin construction in 2007 in Louisiana and Texas. Of the total spending, 62.5% will occur in Texas from 430 projects,...

Southeast.(Industrial Hotspots)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Southeast--To date, over 600 capital projects in the planning and engineering stages are tied to $60.7 billion in expenditures across the fivestate region including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Project expenditures are...

Chemical processing.(Industrial Hotspots)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Chemical Processing--Capital and maintenance spending for the chemical processing industry (CPI) located in the Gulf Coast region is expected to increase in 2007, marking several years of steady growth. Industrial Info is currently tracking...

Allison Sales & Marketing, based in Clemmons.(Rep Update)
January 1, 2007... Allison Sales & Marketing, based in Clemmons, NC, is a manufacturers rep firm serving North Carolina and South Carolina. The company has moved its warehouse from a 7,000-sq.-ft. facility at 934 Thore Road, Shelby, NC, to a 32,000-sq.-ft....

Jay Schechter of Focus Sales met with Frank Parks of Parks/Peyton.(Rep Update)
January 1, 2007... Jay Schechter of Focus Sales met with Frank Parks of Parks/Peyton, incoming president of AIM/R, during Network '06 in Chicago.

Lozuaway & Associates.(Rep Update)(Major / Lozuaway Associates Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Major Sales of Rochester Hills, MI, and Lozuaway & Associates of Grand Blanc, MI, announced they are now operating as Major / Lozuaway Associates Inc., based at 1117 W. Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. The personnel are: Dave Sheehy,...

Contact sales Co.(Rep Update)(King-Seeley Thermos Co. Halsey Taylor)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Contact Sales Co., 10700 West Colfax Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215, was appointed to represent the Halsey Taylor product line of water coolers and drinking fountains in Colorado, southeastern Wyoming and the Western Panhandle of Nebraska. Agency...