Supply House Times articles from January 2009

Supply House Times archives from January 2009

From Benfield's blog: "do the current troubles at Wolseley signal a change in the distribution model?".(letters home)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... The world is moving toward low cost distributors who streamline services and inventory, drive transaction economics, and deliver a very attractive cost to the customer base. COMMENT: Do you know the percentage of sales spent on...

From Tim Fausch's blog: "let's profit from people's pain".(letters home)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... Disaster reconstruction... provides the opportunity to help people in their time of need. Rather than greedy charlatans... I suspect these specialists often become heroes to those they serve. COMMENT: One of my several duties is...

Uponor Corp.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Uponor Corp. appointed Jyri Luomakoski as president and CEO of the Uponor Group and its parent company. Luomakoski has acted as CEO on an interim basis since Oct. 27, 2006, when the previous CEO, Jan Lang, left the...

Johnson Controls.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Johnson Controls appointed Jeff Hurt as York brand manager, Brian Michael as Coleman brand manager and Walter Jacobe as Luxaire brand manager for the company's Unitary Products division. Hurt was formerly brand...

HVAC businesses celebrate growth.(Industry News)(Company overview)
January 1, 2009... * The Unified Group, a national network of independent mechanical contractors, celebrated 10 years together in 2008. The group was founded with 10 companies in 1998 and today has 52 members. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In other news, more...

Residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(A SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES EXCLUSIVE)
January 1, 2009... Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey OCTOBER 2008 Residential Permits vs. 07 REGION OCT. 08 YTD 08 WEST...

Haws.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
January 1, 2009... Haws hired William O'Keefe as its corporate marketing manager. Most recently, he was the director of marketing at PolyPhaser Corp. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Rheem.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)(Michael Sentovich )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Rheem named Michael Sentovich vice president and general manager of Raypak, a manufacturer of commercial and residential boilers and pool and spa heaters, He replaces Peter Reynolds, who was recently promoted to vice president and general...

T&S Brass and Bronze Works.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
January 1, 2009... T&S Brass and Bronze Works promoted Gary Cole to operations manager and hired Brian Jones as quality manager, succeeding Cole. Cole joined the company in 2001 and has more than 20 years of experience in direct quality assurance management....

Munters Moisture Control Services (MCS).(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
January 1, 2009... Munters Moisture Control Services (MCS) named Russ Brown global business development manager--temporary humidity control. Formerly he was national sales manager, temporary humidity control, and also served as national accounts manager, for MCS....

Obituary.(down the PIPE)(Stuart W. Meehan)(Obituary)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Stuart W. "Stu" Meehan, 87 of Mansfield, OH, who ran his own manufacturers agent business for 59 years, died Nov. 30 following a brief illness. He was a long-time member of the Central Wholesalers Association. Meehan worked in sales at Barnes...

Carrier Corp.(EXPANSION/ACQUISITIONS ...)
January 1, 2009... Carrier Corp. acquired Noresco, an independent energy services company. Terms were not disclosed.

Kessler Sales & Distribution.(EXPANSION/ACQUISITIONS ...)
January 1, 2009... Kessler Sales & Distribution relocated its corporate offices and its New Jersey distribution center to a 300,O00-sq.-ft. facility, formerly owned by Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, in Woodbridge, NJ. For mere information, visit www.ksdusa.com.

The Plumbers Warehouse.(EXPANSION/ACQUISITIONS ...)
January 1, 2009... The Plumbers Warehouse (Carson, CA), a Wolseley company, has opened a full-service 25,000-sq.-ft. facility in Corona, CA, of which 5,000 sq.-ft, is for a plumbing and appliance showroom that includes Kohler Premier showroom space. Matt McGuire,...

WinWholesale.(EXPANSION/ACQUISITIONS ...)
January 1, 2009... WinWholesale (Dayton, OH) said Las Vegas Winnelson Co. opened a Bath & Kitchen Gallery in Las Vegas, NV, and Noland Co. opened a Bath & Idea Center in Macon, GA.

LG Electronics USA.(EXPANSION/ACQUISITIONS ...)
January 1, 2009... LG Electronics USA opened the LG Training Academy in Roswell, GA, to support its commercial air conditioner business. This 16,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the art facility can train hundreds of engineers, contractors and technicians each month.

MJSI.(AWARDS ...)(MJSI, Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... MJSI's HydroClean toilet fill valve received an Editor's Choice Award in the "Essentials" category at the International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show. Products from around the world were evaluated based on innovative product design; use of a...

Danfoss.(AWARDS ...)(Danfoss A/S)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Danfoss will be honored with two Innovation Awards at the 2009 AHR Exposition, Jan. 26-28 in Chicago, in both the Cooling and Refrigeration categories. For cooling, the award will be given for the Danfoss Apexx VSH compressor, the first...

Danfoss addresses HVACR issues with EnVisioneering Symposium.(down the PIPE)(Danfoss A/S)(Conference news)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... * More than 40 leaders in industry, finance, research and policy discussed critical issues and opportunities for the HVACR industry--including climate change, energy efficiency, refrigerants and pending federal legislation--at the Danfoss...

Grundfos hosts grand opening.(down the PIPE)(Grundfos Pumps Corp.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... * Grundfos Pumps Corp. held a grand opening of its substantially enlarged training and fabrication facility in Allentown, PA. The plant, expanded by 64,000 sq. ft., is now a total of 104,000 sq. ft. The additional space will enable the company...

First Supply.(AWARDS ...)
January 1, 2009... First Supply (Madison, WI) announced that Karla Pierson, regional credit manager located in the La Crosse branch, was honored by the Wisconsin Credit Association and received the Wisconsin's Business Credit Executive of the Year award. ...

Blanco.(REP UPDATE ...)
January 1, 2009... Blanco appointed Pan American Sales & Marketing (Sunrise, FL) as its sales representative for Florida east of the Apalachicola River (excluding Tallahassee), and for Puerto Rico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.

Tasman Sinkware North America.(REP UPDATE ...)
January 1, 2009... Tasman Sinkware North America has chosen Summit Sales (Olathel KS), to represent the Oliveri line of kitchen sinks in Kansas, Missouri and southern Illinois.

Activant Solutions.(TECHNOLOGY NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... Activant Solutions introduced its next generation of business analytics, Activant Business Analyzer, which includes features and functionality that provide distributors with greater insight into their businesses. Queries return results are...

Trade Service.(TECHNOLOGY NEWS ...)(Trade Service Corp.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Trade Service, a product and pricing content provider to the plumbing/HVAC and electrical industries, has become an approved service provider to the Equity/ EDN. Members will have preferred access to Trade Service products that enable...

North American Technician Excellence (NATE).(TECHNOLOGY NEWS ...)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... North American Technician Excellence (NATE) launched a new Web site, www,natex.org, with changes in criteria to its Consumer Contractor Connection (C3) contractor referral service, Effective Jan. 1, C3 continues as a free service but all...

Elkay products presented at Blackman showroom event.(down the PIPE)
January 1, 2009... * Blackman Plumbing Supply Co., Bethpage, NY, and Elkay hosted an architect/designer event at Blackman's Manhattan showroom on Fifth Ave. in late October to introduce Elkay's Design Inspirations sinks designed by Jamie Drake and Fu-Tung Cheng....

Murray Supply renames showrooms.(down the PIPE)(Murray Supply Co.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... * Winston-Salem, NC-based Murray Supply Co. has changed the name of The Fuller House Showrooms to Murray Supply Co. Kitchen and Bath Showrooms. The change is effective immediately but should be completed within the first quarter of 2009. ...

Flexhead Industries.(TECHNOLOGY NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... Flexhead Industries has launched its new Web site, www.flexhead.com, with improved navigation, uniformity, appearance and accessibility. It includes a new cost comparison calculator. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

JACLO.(GREEN/SOLAR NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... JACLO announced its partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program. At present, all JACLO products are equipped with standard 2.5 gpm flow regulators, but the company has the capacity to equip all of its showerhead...

Schmidt's Wholesale.(GREEN/SOLAR NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... Schmidt's Wholesale (Monticello, NY) announced it is now stocking the Buderus Solar Heating Systems line and offered in-depth training to more than 60 customers at its first professional, solar thermal heating training seminar in October.

Ferguson.(GREEN/SOLAR NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... Ferguson (Newport News, VA) launched "National Green Month" to run the entire month of January nationwide. The focus is on customer education as well as special labeling on products that allow consumers to easily identify energy-efficient...

Rinnai Corp.(GREEN/SOLAR NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... Rinnai Corp. received the Super Nova Star Award by the Alliance to Save Energy. The award is given to organizations with less than $150 million in annual revenue that have shown leadership in energy efficiency.

Taco.(TRAINING ...)
January 1, 2009... Taco will offer three advanced courses for hydronics installers and designers this year at its Cranston, RI, facility. Each class runs for two consecutive days. Participants must be registered Taco FloPro Team members. "The Compleat Boiler...

Affiliated Distributors honors industry partners.(down the PIPE)
January 1, 2009... Affiliated Distributors (Wayne, PA) presented Spirit of Independence awards to individual affiliates and suppliers in its Plumbing and Pipe, Valves and Fittings divisions who have excelled in marketing, performance and/or leadership during its...

Supply New England and Kohler host water conservation event.(down the PIPE)
January 1, 2009... Supply New England (Attleboro, MA) and the Kohler Co. co-hosted an evening devoted to the subject of water conservation for area plumbers, contractors, architects and builders. More than 200 attended the event at the Providence Westin Hotel....

Dave Weiner honored by InSinkErator for 50 years of service.(down the PIPE)
January 1, 2009... Jerry Ryder, president of InSinkErator, hosted a surprise reception to honor Dave Weiner, CEO of Marketing Support Inc. (MSI), an integrated marketing agency, for 50 years of service to the company. Weiner has worked with the company and its...

Lochinvar Corp.(TRAINING ...)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Lochinvar Corp.'s VIP Contractor Program introduces more technical training opportunities, new tiered rewards and an even more spectacular finale--the VIP Extreme Event. The program also includes incentives for installations of three Lochinvar...

Wright Tool.(TRAINING ...)
January 1, 2009... Wright Tool launched an online training program, Wright Tool University, for employees, distributors, sales representatives and tool users. Register at www.wrighttool.com.

Fire-Lite Alarms.(TRAINING ...)
January 1, 2009... Fire-Lite Alarms released its 2009 fire alarm systems training schedule composed of more than 50 sessions offered free-of-charge, throughout the U.S. For more information, visit www.firelite.com.

Stock Building Supply.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... Stock Building Supply (Raleigh, NC), part of Wolseley PLC and a sister company to Ferguson, is closing its Phoenix distribution facility and will lay off 123 workers there. This was reported in the Phoenix Business Journal. A spokeswoman for...

Cambridge Lee Industries LLC.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Cambridge Lee Industries LLC announced that effective Jan. 1, it would reduce the number of lengths of linesets to the four most popular sizes sold in the air conditioning and refrigeration market. The four lengths will be 25, 30, 35 and 50...

American Water Heaters sends wholesalers to 2008 World Series.(down the PIPE)
January 1, 2009... * American Water Heaters awarded Williams Wholesale Supply (Cookeville, TN) and Pittman Plumbing Supply (Carrollton, TX) tickets to games 3 and 4 of the 2008 World Series. Pittman passed its tickets to one of its best clients, G-H Plumbing....

NATE Bowl winner to see Super Bowl XLIII.(down the PIPE)(North American Technician Excellence)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... * North American Technician Excellence NATE) awarded the grand prize in the NATE Bowl competition, a trip for two to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, FL, to BW Service Experts, Mishawaka, IN. The contest ran from February through October 2008. Teams...

Johnson Controls presents Lifetime Achievement Award.(down the PIPE)
January 1, 2009... Norm Leifried, a retired technical service manager with Virginia Air Distributors, received the Distinguished Technical Service Lifetime Achievement Award from Johnsons Controls. Pictured, Leifried holds his awards, surrounded by Johnson...

Sloan Valve Co.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sloan Valve Co. released a 16-page, 4-color brochure about its sensor-operated faucets. "The Universe of Electronic Faucets" covers Sloan's hardwire, battery-powered and solar-powered faucets for commercial,...

Chicago Faucets.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... Chicago Faucets said that its ECAST line of faucets and fixtures was developed in response to California Assembly Bill 1953, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2010, and establishes new lead content levels for faucets, pipe and plumbing fittings....

American Water Heaters.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... American Water Heaters is offering select models of American Water Heaters to be eligible for a $300 tax credit to all consumers who install a high efficiency unit between January 1 and December 31,2009.

ECR International.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... ECR International recently donated a boiler and a furnace to Morrisville State College to be used for training HVAC technicians.

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI).(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) has joined Fix Housing First, a coalition formed to push for a housing recovery plan that will revive the economy. Consisting of more than 600 organizations, home building companies and manufacturers, the...

The National Kitchen & Bath Association.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... The National Kitchen & Bath Association will sponsor this year's FCCLA interior Design Star Event, a design competition for students hosted by Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a national student organization with more than...

FlowGuard Gold.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... FlowGuard Gold: The FlowGuard Gold Connection newsletter provides plumbing professionals valuable plumbing tips, technical guidance and a look into successful, real-life CPVC plumbing system installations. The Lubrizol Corp. publishes the...

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
January 1, 2009... The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)launched a national effort designed to show broad support for needed new infrastructure investments to help create and preserve construction jobs and serve as a foundation for future economic...

Wolseley North America.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE ...)
January 1, 2009... Wolseley North America recently appointed Frank Durham to the position of business manager overseeing the power sector of the industrial business group. Durham began his career with Ferguson in 2006 as a branch manager in Evansville, IN. He was...

ITT Fluid & Motion Control.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE ...)
January 1, 2009... ITT Fluid & Motion Control has named Gretchen McClain as president. She will oversee all of IT]"s commercial businesses, including those in the Fluid Technology and Motion & Flow Control segments. The presidents of ITT's eight commercial...

Curtiss-Wright Corp.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE ...)
January 1, 2009... Curtiss-Wright Corp., announced the promotion of David Linton, president of the corporation's Flow Control segment, and David Adams, president of the Motion Control segment, to the newly created positions of Co-Chief Operating Officers. As part...

Piping and Equipment.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE ...)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Houston-based Piping and Equipment has announced the following personnel changes: Tony Cornell was named regional manager western operations and manager of Houston operations, in addition to being manager of...

Meridian Edmonton.(BITS AND PIECES PVF)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Meridian Edmonton prepared and served the first meals supporting the Alberta Project Promoting active Living and healthy Eating (APPLE). Six volunteers from Meridian, including Lorne Compton, Mike Paris, Natasha Fitzgerald, Janelie Kurak, Dana...

Al Markus.(BITS AND PIECES PVF)(Conference news)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Al Markus, a PVF industry consultant (PVF Engineering, Los Angeles) and periodic SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES contributor, will conduct a workshop on Jan. 29 on "An Introduction to Pipe, Valves & Fittings" at the next meeting of the Canadian Industrial...

F.W. Webb acquires instrumentation rep firm.(Pipe, Valves & Fittings News)
January 1, 2009... * New England distribution giant F. W. Webb Co. has acquired O'Connor & Senecal of Sutton, MA, a manufacturers representative of major instrumentation product lines, the principal one being Endress and Hauser. Alan Senecal and his team...

Hackney Ladish acquired by Precision Castparts.(Pipe, Valves & Fittings News)
January 1, 2009... * Precision Castparts Corp. has agreed to acquire Hackney Ladish. Headquartered in Dallas, Hackney Ladish operates manufacturing facilities in Russellville, AR, and Enid, OK. "The acquisition of Hackney Ladish significantly broadens our...

Baker Sales celebrates 30 years.(Pipe, Valves & Fittings News)
January 1, 2009... * Baker Sales, a steel pipe and fence supply Distributor, celebrated its 30th anniversary with the grand opening of a new office and warehouse in Slidell, LA. The ribbon-cutting ceremony by the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce was held in...

Meetings.(PVF TALK)
January 1, 2009... * The definition for meetings should be something like this: Meetings--those dreary time-sinks, black holes into which hour after unproductive hour seem to go... And yet productive or not, we have meetings every day, sometimes for the...

CPVC pipe hangers.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [1] AnvilStar, a division of Anvil International, introduces CPVC pipe hangers for use in fire protection sprinkler systems. They are finished with galvanized steel and consist of one- and two-hole pipe straps; a...

Above-counter basin.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [2] Barclay Products introduces its gracefully sculpted Cascade Basin. The semi-oval basin culminates in a billowy rim measuring 15-3/8 inches by 12-3/4 inches in width. The interior of the scooped basin is eight...

"Push-to-Connect" fittings.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [3] The partnership between John Guest and Falcon Stainless has created a new corrugated stainless steel flexible connector with John Guest "Push-to-Connect" fittings. These connectors can be used with 3/4-inch PEX,...

Fire alarm control panel.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [4]Silent Knight, part of Honeywell's Life Safety Group, introduces the IFP-2000 Scalable Intelligent Analog-Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). Equipped with addressable architecture such as individual...

MultiPort CPVC manifold system.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
January 1, 2009... [5] Lubrizol's FIowGuard MultiPort CPVC manifold system offers a versatile solution for use with both CPVC and PEX potable water piping materials. This patent-pending manifold will be available in 1-, 1-1/4, 1-1/2 and 2-inch sizes for...

Small Angle Grinders.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
January 1, 2009... [6] Milwaukee Electric introduces a new line of seven, 4-1/2-inch Small Angle Grinders, with an advanced airflow system, which includes debris baffles--L-shaped intake vents that protect the motor by deflecting debris particles out of the...

Dura-Pex Manifold.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
January 1, 2009... [7] NIBCO unveils its patent-pending DURA-PEX Home-Run Manifold now available from six ports through 40 ports. Molded from high-density polyethylene then cross-linked into PEX for high strength and heat resistance properties, the Home-Run...

Vertical modcon.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
January 1, 2009... [8] Raypak's new XTherm is a vertical modulating condensing boiler in sizes up to two million Btu. It combines time-honored high recovery copper fin technology with cutting edge control and combustion advancements. Enjoy broad installation...

Pivot Action metering faucet line.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
January 1, 2009... [9] T&S Brass and Bronze Works' Pivot Action (PA) metering faucet line is ADA compliant according to ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 and is load tested to 150 pounds of force. The PA line is maneuverable with one hand, without tight grasping or twisting,...

Pex-Al-Pex for Radiant.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
January 1, 2009... [10] Watts Radiant announces the addition of 3/8-inch PEX-AL-PEX to its RadiantPEX-AL line. With reliable, easy-to-use compression fittings and greater flexibility, the tubing is installer-friendly. The line now includes sizes from 3/8- to 1...

Copper: a market of extremes: once this phase of contraction is completed, a new cycle of growth will commence.(Market Report)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Just six months ago, on July 2, 2008, the price of copper on Comex closed at a record high $4.08 per pound. As of early December, copper was trading in the $1.35 range, down $2.73, or 67% from that historic peak with...

Your online resource: rediscover www.supplyht.com: check out the upgraded features on Supply House Times' Web site.
January 1, 2009... The latest products, news, tools and resources you need to stay ahead in 2009 are only a mouse-click away. At SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES' Web site (www.supplyht.com) we're striving to be your go-to source for timely industry news and events, training...

The Obama economy: the U.S. construction and alternative energy industries may be slated to enter into one of the largest boom periods in American history.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROGRAM President-elect Obama has declared the revival of the U.S. economy as his highest priority and has put together a strong economic team. An economic stimulus package is central to Obama's...

Sudden impact.(LETTER FROM ASA PRESIDENT)
January 1, 2009... Dear Industry Colleagues, * I am honored to be ASA president in 2009. Having grown up in the industry, I am fortunate to be familiar with ASA as long as it has been in existence. My dad, Gary Poehling, was involved for many years with CSA,...

ASA urges members to make calls on Card Check legislation.(AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION NEWS: the voice of the industry)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... * The American Supply Association is an active part of the effort to ensure the continued right of American workers to freely choose whether or not to be represented by a labor organization. The "Employee Free Choice Act," i.e. Card Check, is...

ASA member testifies on copper theft: Dennis Goode from M. Cooper Supply Co. represents ASA.(AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION NEWS: the voice of the industry)
January 1, 2009... * ASA recently took part in a Congressional staff briefing on the growing problem of copper theft and the Copper Theft Prevention Act (H.R. 6831). ASA was represented by Dennis Goode from M. Cooper Supply Co. in Mokena, Illinois. Mr. Goode...

Mark your calendars important dates in 2009.(AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION NEWS: the voice of the industry)(Brief article)(Calendar)
January 1, 2009... ASA Warehouse & Operations Council Meeting: February 24-25, 2009 in Dallas, TX Joint Legislative Fly-In: April 29-30, 2009 in Washington, D.C. ASA Spring Forum, presented by the Young Executives Division: May 18-19, 2009 in Charlotte,...

ASA promotes congressional visits: distributors and manufacturers can schedule meetings at their businesses.(ASA NEWS)(American Supply Association)
January 1, 2009... * With a new Administration and Congress taking office in just over a month, ASA is encouraging its members to contact their Senators and Representatives now and request an in-person visit in February 2009. "Now is the ideal time to...

ASA ends relationship with ISH North America: Board of Directors votes to withdraw support from trade show.(ASA NEWS)
January 1, 2009... * In a letter dated December 15, 2008, ASA informed Messe Frankfurt that the American Supply Association Board of Directors had voted to withdraw support and involvement from ISH North America. "Long and serious consideration was given to...

A conversation with the ASA Education Foundation ... low-cost or no-cost training opportunities.(ASA NEWS)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... Many of today's wholesale distributors at least pay lip service to the importance of training, and a growing number of them do a good job of incorporating a formal training program into their company's business strategies. Yet in today's...

Trade name listings.(2009 B.I.G. BOOK: BRAND INFORMATION GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... "Reps" Pipe Extractors--The Walton Co. [R]Floodmaster[TM] Shut Off Valve w/alarms for water heaters--Flood Master Inc. [R]Speedy Valve[TM] 1/4 Turn Ball Valve--Flood Master Inc. 204/304 Series--Parker Fluid Control Division ...