Supply House Times articles from July 2003

Supply House Times archives from July 2003

Tribute to Jay Fidler. (Letters).
July 1, 2003... I noticed a very small article about a larger-than-life individual retiring from our industry in the May issue of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES (page 6, photo on page 64). The man I refer to is Jay Fidler, former president of Hercules Chemical Co. ...

Holohan's "sizing it all up" rings true. (Letters).
July 1, 2003... Dan Holohan wrote a great article in May's SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES (page 54). That guy has branches all over Colorado. Get this: Our showroom calls me last week--they need a water heater sized. The homeowner and builder designed this shower set-up...

Columnist Holohan helps with a "miracle". (Letters).
July 1, 2003... Saturday, May 31, a miracle occured here in Cambridge, Mass. Dan Holohan, a columnist in your magazine, facilitated a plumbing rehab job that saved a group of young college organizers thousands of dollars. Dan Holohan's daughter, Colleen,...

Thanks for supporting Brad Sell and family. (Letters).
July 1, 2003... I would like to thank SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES for its support of Brad Sell and his family. We had a great evening June 4th. The dinner auction raised more than $21,000 for Brad and his family. More than 35 items were auctioned and comedian Jimmy...

Support vocational education. (Letters).
July 1, 2003... The Bush administration is proposing the elimination of Perkins and Tech Prep, replacing them with the Secondary and Technical Education Excellence Act of 2003 (STEEA). While the former were funded together at $1.3 billion, the proposed level...

Hughes draws thousands to anniversary festivities. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Hughes Supply, Inc. (Orlando, Fla.) is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a series of gala celebrations in cities around the country. Recent events included a June 10 bash at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, with attendance...

Hughes Supply. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Hughes Supply (Orlando, Fla.) appointed Arleen Q. Llerandi as director, investor relations, reporting to David Bearman, executive vice president and chief financial officer. Prior to joining Hughes, she served as director of investor relations...

Thompson-Durkee Co. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Thompson-Durkee Co.(Boston), a 97-year-old family-owned plumbing wholesaler, elected Jock Castoldi, 38, to president and CEO. He succeeds A. Peter Castoldi, who will remain as chairman. Jock Castoldi is the third generation to occupy this...

Grundfos. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Grundfos named Larry Wimmer president of the Grundfos Sales Co., (GPU) in the U.S., effective June 17. He will also remain president of the Grundfos Manufacturing Co. (GMU). Wimmer joined Grundfos in 1998 as an engineering manager and was...

Affiliated Distributors. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Affiliated Distributors (A-D) appointed Stewart Gale to the newly created position of vice president of marketing & business development. He spent 25 years with Rockingham Electrical Supply Co. Inc., where he was vice president/director of...

Brass Craft announces personnel changes. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Todd Talbot, president of Brass Craft, a plumbing products manufacturer, announced several appointments in conjunction with a new strategic focus for the company. The company hired Charles Scott as vice president/marketing and product...

A Supply House Times exclusive: residential building permit activity regional & local market survey: April 2003. (News).(Illustration)
July 1, 2003... A SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey April 2003 Region Residential Permits APR. 03 YTD 03 +/- vs. 02 WEST Single Family...

The Haws Corp. (People On The Move ...).(named Casey Hayes its marketplace outreach )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Haws Corp. named Casey Hayes its marketplace outreach "Authority". He grew up in the plumbing and emergency equipment business. His father, Jim, a Haws' veteran, is executive vice president of business development. After finishing school,...

Heat-fab celebrates 25th anniversary. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Heat-fab, manufacturer of high-performance products for the hearth and heating industries, celebrated its 25th anniversary by sponsoring a community open house on June 21. Open to the public, the event featured factory tours as well as the...

Fire causes end of Johns Manville's Micro-Lok. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... A recent fire at a Johns Manville (JM) plant in Defiance, Ohio, has limited supply of the company's Micro-Lok[R] Pipe Insulation and caused JM to end production of pre-formed round air duct products. All other JM products for industrial and...

Turner says construction costs to hold steady. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... General contracting giant The Turner Corp. said that construction costs in the second quarter of 2003 are projected to remain the same as the first quarter of 2003. According to the Turner Building Cost Index, the second quarter 2003 index...

Ferguson acquires waterworks & builder supply firms. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, Va.) announced that it has purchased A-1 Pipe, Inc., Bridgeport, N.J., through an asset transaction completed June 16, 2003. The distributor of water pipe, sewer pipe, fire hydrants and valves, has annual...

Brad Sell and his family attended an auction and roast in June. (The News In Photos).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Brad Sell and his family attended an auction and roast in June. The Brad Sell Fundraiser, organized by Steve Berger Jr., president of Modern Supply Co., New Milford, Conn., raised funds for Sell's medical...

Robertson Heating Supply, Alliance, Ohio, recently started construction on a new corporate office and central distribution center in a newly developed industrial park in Alliance on a 29-acre site. (The News In Photos).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Robertson Heating Supply, Alliance, Ohio, recently started construction on a new corporate office and central distribution center in a newly developed industrial park in Alliance on a 29-acre site. The...

Ferguson's software analyst Caroline Smith clings to a boulder while she searches for debris as one of some 20 company volunteers at a community project in Hampton, Va.'s Huntington Park on "Clean the Bay Day." (The News In Photos).
July 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Ferguson's software analyst Caroline Smith clings to a boulder while she searches for debris as one of some 20 company volunteers at a community project in Hampton, Va.'s Huntington Park on "Clean the Bay...

Brasstech Inc. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Brasstech Inc. named Frank Busam president/ CEO. He had been executive vice president. Brasstech, a decorative plumbing manufacturer, is a Masco company.

In-Sink-Erator. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... In-Sink-Erator named Jim Simpson, a 16-year company veteran, to the newly created position of western regional manager/builder sales. Simpson, who has 20 years of professional experience in the plumbing industry, is a member of both the...

Jacuzzi Brands Inc. (Consolidaton ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Jacuzzi Brands Inc. has consolidated its United Kingdom and European bath businesses into a single business unit led by Steven Cox, formerly managing director of Jacuzzi[R] UK Bathroom Products Group. Cox is Managing Director UK/EUROPE, based...

K/BIS: The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), Kitchen & Bath Business, and VNU Expositions said the 2005 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 10-12, 2005. (Show Time ...).
July 1, 2003... K/BIS: The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), Kitchen & Bath Business and VNU Expositions said the 2005 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 10-12, 2005. For the past six years, K/BIS has...

Geberit's Chicago Faucets enters residential market. (Bath & Kitchen).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Chicago Faucets, known for its commercial product line, is now offering residential products. Its new residential line, designed for high-end kitchens, includes faucets for the sink, entertainment and cooking preparation areas, and coordinated...

American Standard started rolling out its new Champion two-piece toilet to wholesalers nationwide in June. (Bath & Kitchen).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... American Standard started rolling out its new Champion two-piece toilet to wholesalers nationwide in June. The toilet features what the company calls America's Best[TM] Flushing System, a flapper-free, gravity-fed technology. According to the...

Obituary.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
July 1, 2003... Dean T. Lewis, 80, former co-owner of Stainless Steel Sinks Inc., and former president of the U.S. subsidiary of Revere Sink Corp., died June 2 in Weeki Wachee, Fla. He devoted his entire career to the manufacturing segment of the plumbing...

What will they think of next? Would you believe toilets and lavs that move up and down upon voice command? .
July 1, 2003... The "SmartHouse Technologie" exhibit at the 2003 ISH Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, was an amalgam of residential building automation that spanned plumbing, heating, air conditioning, lighting, consumer electronics and other applications up to and...

Danze's new dual-control Melrose Collection 15-inch swinging pot filler, targeted for consumers with commercial-style kitchens, is designed for installation on the back wall above a stove. (Bath & Kitchen).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Danze's new dual-control Melrose Collection 15-inch swinging pot filler, targeted for consumers with commercial-style kitchens, is designed for installation on the back wall above a stove. It has a shut-off valve at the wall and a control valve...

The Briggs Heirloom Suite[TM] includes two Victorian designed pedestal lavatories and a matching two-piece elongated toilet. (Bath & Kitchen).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Briggs Heirloom Suite[TM] includes two Victorian designed pedestal lavatories and a matching two-piece elongated toilet. They are offered in white, bone, and biscuit colors and are backed by Briggs' five year limited warranty. ...

Delta Faucet Co. was awarded a Stevie[TM] in the Best New Product category at the American Business Awards for its Monitor[R] 1800 Series Jetted Shower XO[TM].
July 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Delta Faucet Co. was awarded a Stevie[TM] in the Best New Product category at the American Business Awards for its Monitor[R] 1800 Series Jetted Shower XO[TM]. Left to right are Delta's Jerry McNerney,...

Swanstone collections target remodeling market. (Bath & Kitchen).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Consumers are expected to spend an estimated $60 billion+ to upgrade, change colors or start from scratch in remodeling their homes this year, but most homeowners spend less than $5,000 to complete the transformation, according to The Swan...

Symmons Industries. (Show Time ...).(introduced new and redesigned shower systems and faucets)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Symmons Industries showcased new and redesigned commercial-grade shower systems and faucets at the 2003 Hospitality Design Show in Las Vegas, May 1-3. Among the products featured were its new Water Dance multi-head shower system, the Allura tub...

Basco. (Responding To Trends ...).(introduced Celesta Luxury Glass Enclosures)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Basco learned from market research that there is a rising trend in the bathroom industry towards luxury glass shower enclosures. While whirlpool tubs remain popular, many homeowners opt for luxury shower enclosures with multiple showerheads and...

Boston Pipe and Fittings. (Growth Spurts ...).(relocated into a new building)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Boston Pipe and Fittings has relocated into a new 40,000- sq.-ft. building in Somerville, MA, including an expanded pipe fabrication shop. New address is 12 First Ave., Somerville, MA 02143. Phone: 617-629-0500.

Anderson Metals Corp. (Growth Spurts ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Anderson Metals Corp. added more than 400 new brass push-in fittings for plastic, soft metal and nylon tubing for industrial markets. For more information call 1-800-821-5672, or visit www.andersonmetals.com.

Endot Industries. (Growth Spurts ...).(purchased a manufacturing facility)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Endot Industries of Rockaway, N.J., has purchased a 65,000-sq.ft. manufacturing facility in Pryor Creek, Okla. It will become Endot's 4th production plant and will produce and ship its entire product line of water pipe, duct and innerduct.

Harrington Industrial Plastics. (Growth Spurts ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Harrington Industrial Plastics has entered into an agreement with Flo Safe, Inc. for Harrington to exclusively distribute Flo Safe's Powerguard[TM] and FloGuard II[TM] double containment PP and PVDF piping systems. In addition, Harrington will...

Crane Valves North America. (Newcomers ...).(appointed Valve Pro Sales Inc. to represent various products )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Crane Valves North America has appointed Valve Pro Sales, Inc. to represent various products in northern Alabama, Georgia and eastern Tennessee.

Star Pipe Products. (Newcomers ...).(hired Brian Ragone as the new grooved mechanical market regional manager in the Midwest)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Star Pipe Products (Houston) hired Brian Ragone as the new grooved mechanical market regional manager in the Midwest. Brian is based in the Cincinnati area and will report to division manager Jason O'Nan.

U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co. (Growth In Reverse ...).(ceased production and manufacturing operations at its U.S. Castings plant in Anniston, Alabama)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co. has ceased production and manufacturing operations at its U.S. Castings plant in Anniston, AL. The plant manufactured ductile iron and gray iron castings, and faced increasing competition from both domestic and foreign...

Crane Co. acquires Etex couplings & fittings business. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Crane Co. said that its English subsidiary, Crane Limited, has purchased the pipe coupling and fittings businesses from Etex Group S.A., including the Victaulic, Viking Johnson, Helden and Wask branded products, for a purchase price of 17.3...

PVF Liability & Safety featured at ISH NA. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).
July 1, 2003... SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES' editor Jim Olsztynski will moderate a panel discussion on "PVF Liability & Safety,"on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 2, at the ISH North America Conference program in Las Vegas. Panelists will include: Robert Vick of NIBCO;...

Supply execs give mixed review to second half. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Economic growth will continue in the second half of 2003, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in their 65th Semiannual Forecast. The Business Survey Committee of the Institute for Supply Management show ISM members anticipate...

The Hydraulic Institute. (Online Education ...).
July 1, 2003... The Hydraulic Institute offers a comprehensive e-learning program titled "Centrifugal Pumps: Fundamentals, Design and Applications." The computer-based training (CBT) course is available in Web-based or CD formats. The CD version is available...

Noveon, Inc. (Online Education ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Noveon, Inc. has just introduced a new Web site that highlights uses for its family of TempRite CPVC compounds in diverse industries. The Web site at www.tempritecpvc.com provides specific uses, product features and benefits, FAQs, technical...

The Institute for Supply Management. (Economic Outlook ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Institute for Supply Management said economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in June, while the overall economy expanded for the 20th consecutive month. Comments from purchasing and supply managers were still mixed....

The Manufacturers Alliance. (Economic Outlook ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Manufacturers Alliance says the situation may not be so bleak after all for U.S. manufacturing. A two-year study by the Arlington, VA, research group concludes that the greater skills required by innovative high technology will keep a fair...

Fein: deflation threatens industrial distributors. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... According to an analysis by Pembroke Consulting, deflation may pose a serious threat to the profits of an estimated 25,000 U.S. industrial distribution companies, including PVF firms. Declining product prices, a flood of imported products and...

PVF public company financial snapshots 1st quarter 2003. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Company Sales (+/- %) Net Income (+/- %) Flowserve $564 million (+ 26) $8.2 million (- 35.4) Ipsco $279.9 million (+ 3) $4.4 million (+ 229.4) Maverick Tube $219 million (+ 111.2)...

PVF marketing under the gun: people relationships still count for plenty. (PVF Forum).
July 1, 2003... To be fair, there isn't a position at an industrial distributor that isn't expected to produce results. Marketers, truck drivers, purchasing agents, outside sales and even the IT guys are under the gun. The difference, however, is that...

NIBCO expands butterfly line. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).
July 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NIBCO now offers high performance butterfly valves for commercial, industrial and mechanical services. Typical applications include high-pressure treated water in high-rise construction and chemical process. ...

High flow valves for process industries. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).
July 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Peter Paul Electronics Co. has come out with the Series 80 line of large orifice solenoid valves to address process industry requirements for high flow rate or quick dump and fill capacity. These AC or DC powered...

Management Information Systems Group, Inc. (People On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Management Information Systems Group, Inc. (MISG) promoted Paul Newman to account manager of e-business solutions and David Delgross to sales consultant. Newman will undertake additional responsibilities focused on increasing MISG's presence...

J.D. Edwards & Co. (New Releases ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... J.D. Edwards & Co. released its Supply Chain Business Modeler (SCBM), a supply chain application for manufacturing and distribution companies. The SCBM consolidates data across disparate business applications into a single data warehouse and...

Mincron. (New Releases ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Mincron introduced its new e-Learning Network. The network is designed for users to take classes on any of the company's features and functions online, without requiring travel. Contact Michelle Paterson at 800-299-7010 for more information.

Coleman[R] Heating and Air Conditioning, a division of YORK International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group. (New Releases ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Coleman[R] Heating and Air Conditioning, a division of YORK International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group, expanded its offering of online business tools to include the Coleman Ad Planner and new printing options for the Build-A-Brochure...

Prophet 21 acquires Faspac Systems. (Technology).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Prophet 21 acquired Faspac Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise software solutions and services for fastener distributors. Nearly 280 fastener distributors--the majority located in the United States, with several in Canada and Great...

Web-based data gathered by ASHRAE. (Technology).(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Research to develop an interactive Web-based database providing current information on maintenance costs and service life of typical HVAC components and systems has been approved for funding by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and...

York Business Analyzer offers 24/7 check-up. (Technology).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... YORK UPG has developed a Web-based business tool--the YORK Business Analyzer--that offers dealers a thorough and secure analysis of their business. Business Analyzer guides users of the Web-based tool through a secure, interactive survey...

Disaster hits HVAC manufacturer. (Hydronics/HVACR).(CMP Corp. suffered massive damage to its corporate offices and facilities during a tornado)
July 1, 2003... CMP Corp., a manufacturer of compressor replacement parts, suffered massive damage to its corporate offices and facilities during a tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City on May 8. Fortunately no employees were injured. The tornado...

Broan-NuTone LLC. (On The Move ...).
July 1, 2003... Broan-NuTone LLC President and CEO Jerome G. Santowski retired after 20 years at the company. David L. Pringle has been appointed president and CEO of Broan-NuTone and the Broan-NuTone group of companies. Pringle joined the company in January...

Rheem Air Conditioning Division. (On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Rheem Air Conditioning Division promoted Michael B. Rinke to district technical representative for Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. Rinke joined Rheem in 1975 in the Fort Smith manufacturing facility. He served most recently as division...

Glasfloss. (On The Move ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Glasfloss promoted Chuck Watts to vice president of manufacturing. Watts has more than 20 years experience in the air filtration industry and was formerly the vice president/general manager of Glasfloss' Lancaster, Ohio manufacturing plant.

Brauer Supply Co. (New Facility ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Brauer Supply Co. (St. Louis) opened a new facility to serve its customers in the Springfield, Mo. area. The 122-year-old Midwest HVAC distributor's new facility will be managed by Becky Ellerman.

Young Supply Co. (E-commerce ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Young Supply Co. (Detroit) will use the Catalog Builder software suite to trim costs from its catalog production process while enhancing its ability to supply up-to-date product and pricing information to customers.

NORDYNE. (Alliances ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... NORDYNE has named Coburn's, of Beaumont, Texas, to distribute Maytag heating and air conditioning products to dealers throughout Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Grundfos Pumps Corp.'s. (Approved ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Grundfos Pumps Corp.'s Comfort Series Instant Hot Water Recirculation System received ANSI/ NSF Standard 61 and International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) safety certifications. The ANSI/NSF Standard 61 establishes...

HVAC Excellence. (Approved ...).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... HVAC Excellence: The Bucks County Technical High School HVAC Program in Fairdess Hills, Pa. has been granted a four-year national accreditation for its HVAC program by HVAC Excellence. The decision to grant accreditation was made after...

Appliance makers get relief from federal court ruling. .
July 1, 2003... A U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California has issued a permanent injunction enjoining the California Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (CEC) from enforcing its appliance marking, information filing and...

UJA-Federation of New York's Plumbing and Heating Division honored Joseph Weksler of Bruce Supply Corp., for his philanthropic endeavors, and bestowed a lifetime achievement award to Melvin Dubin, chairman of the Slant/Fin Corp. (Hydonics/HVACR).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: UJA-Federation of New York's Plumbing and Heating Division honored Joseph Weksler (center) of Bruce Supply Corp., for his philanthropic endeavors, and bestowed a lifetime achievement award to Melvin Dubin,...

Manufacturers reps: joke tellers or business builders? A showroom owner learned the value of reps by becoming one.
July 1, 2003... For 13 years, I owned a bath showroom in an affluent area of New Jersey. I had bills to pay, a demanding clientele to satisfy and a staff with their own set of problems. Not to mention all the other trappings of a small business. Sound...

Supply house vs. big box: from the contractor's point of view: here's how wholesalers can improve relations with contractor customer.
July 1, 2003... In the early '90s, I was both a PHC contractor and co-owner of a radiant heating manufacturing company. This gave me a keen view of how the manufacturer, the rep, the supply house and the contractor all fit in supplying and delivering product...

ISH North America--a quick preview. (Cover Story).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Educational opportunities will abound at ISH North America Oct. 1-3 at the new Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Convention Center in Las Vegas. In addition to the trade show floor, where attendees can view and discuss the latest offerings from...

Partnering tips to increase sales: contractors need support, and here are ways you can help.
July 1, 2003... Why do contractors buy one brand of PHC equipment and not another? It's either because they get 1) a better price, 2) a better product, or 3) a better service. So which is it? * Price Advantages Are Ephemeral You can buy market share...

The plot to take away wholesalers' computers: here is a rundown on the advantages and disadvantages of modern time sharing.
July 1, 2003... Watch out, major computer manufacturers are planning to take away the computers used by wholesalers. Not steal them, but replacing individual computers with computers shared by many companies and located in independent data processing centers....

Boltex Mfg. Co. quality American-manufactured flanges. (Manufacturer Spotlight 2003).
July 1, 2003... Boltex Mfg. Co., is a fully integrated American manufacturer of quality forged-steel flanges for wholesale supply houses. Boltex's manufacturing process starts at the company's modern 195,000 sq.-ft. forging facility, on a 14-acre site,...

Danze--offering a refreshing approach to decorative faucets, showerheads and bath accessories. (Manufacturer Spotlight 2003).
July 1, 2003... Danze, a new brand in the decorative plumbing category, has quickly expanded its 2003 product line to include more than 800 products. Focusing its efforts on kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads and bath accessories, Danze offers a range of...

Weldbend[R]. (Manufacturer Spotlight 2003).
July 1, 2003... As in other sectors of the world, the welding fitting and flange business in the U.S.A. has suffered through the past couple of years, and has lost many quality old-line fitting and flange companies. We recently heard of another company,...

Vanguard flexible PEX piping systems offer installation speed, reliability and savings. (Manufacturer Spotlight 2003).
July 1, 2003... Vanguard Piping Systems Inc. supplies installer-friendly components and complete systems for residential and light commercial plumbing, as well as for radiant heating. Vanguard continues to extend the application and acceptance of flexible...

Gen-Ear water leak detection system saves big bucks for school. (Manufacturer Spotlight 2003).
July 1, 2003... An ominous leak beneath the building. Water mysteriously surfacing in the parking lot. And potentially costly demolition and repair costs. What's a school to do? If you're the Anna, Texas, Middle School, you call local professionals...

Lavelle Industries introduces Chlorazone to the QuietFill. (Manufacturer Spotlight 2003).
July 1, 2003... Lavelle[R] Industries proudly announces a superior performing Korky[R] QuietFill[R] Toilet Fill Valve. The Korky QuietFill is now even better due to its Chlorazone "main valve rubber diaphragm." Chlorazone is Lavelle's proprietary red...

Are you wasting your time? (Manufacturer Spotlight 2003).
July 1, 2003... [check] More Efficient [check] Preassembled [check] Time Saver [check] Job Ready The New 900 Series Preassembled Sump Pump System by Zoeller Pump Company will eliminate the time and labor of installing a sump pump. Job ready...

The Endura Grease Interceptor brings grease collection into the 21st century. (Manufacturer Spotlight 2003).
July 1, 2003... As one of the industry's leading manufacturers of thermoplastic fittings, drains and specialty products, Canplas has been providing solutions to the plumbing industry for over 35 years. The introduction of the Endura[R] Grease Interceptor is...