Supply House Times articles from July 2005

Supply House Times archives from July 2005

Deschenes Group acquires Bardon Supplies Ltd.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Canadian wholesaler Deschenes Group, based in Montreal, Quebec, announced its acquisition of Bardon Supplies Ltd., a wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC and industrial pipe, valves and fittings, headquartered in Ontario, Canada. "Both...

NIBCO.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... NIBCO hosted members of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association's Educational Foundation's Board of Governors during its recent meeting in Charlottesville, Va. The members toured NIBCO's copper fittings manufacturing facility in...

Grundfos Pumps Corp.(appointment of Kerry Baskins as sales manager)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Grundfos Pumps Corp. announced that 14-year pump industry veteran Kerry Baskins has taken the position of U.S. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) sales manager-industry segment. Most recently Baskins was vice president of industrial sales...

BNP Media.(LATE-BREAKING NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... BNP Media: Supply HOUSE TIMES and 11 other trade magazines also owned by its parent, BNP Media, are sponsoring construction of a Habitat for Humanity home in Detroit this summer. BNP Media employees helped on the construction site during one...

A Supply House Times: exclusive residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Illustration)
July 1, 2005... A Supply House Times Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey APRIL 2005 Region Residential Permits Local Markets April 05 YTD 05 +/-...

Ferguson Enterprises hosts contest for "fastest" plumbers.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Kohler Co. announced that a nationwide contest for plumbers to demonstrate how quickly they can install Kohler[R] and Sterling[R] bathroom products is being staged at various locations serviced by Newport News, Va.-based Ferguson Enterprises...

Conversations at ISH Frankfurt: plumbing product manufacturers discussed some of the differences in trends and products for the United States vs. Europe and the rest of the world.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2005... Attending the ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany last March was truly an eye-opening experience. Beyond the 10 multi-level halls filled with products, services and people speaking a variety of languages, there was the humbling and slightly...

Supply New England.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: (Attleboro, Mass.) treated almost 250 of its top qualifying contracting customers and their guests to a weeklong Caribbean cruise this past spring, sailing out of Puerto Rico on the Princess Cruise Line's...

The Dwyer Group creates ProTradeNet buying group.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(ProTradeNet LLC)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Dwyer Group, based in Waco, Texas, a holding company of six franchise businesses, has established ProTradeNet LLC, a new buying group that will include an e-commerce portal to place and track orders with national vendors that work with its...

Chicago Faucets.(REP UPDATE)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Dellon Sales based in Albertson, N.Y., was named Commercial Rep of the Year by Chicago Faucets, a Geberit company. Pictured left to right are: Keith Kramer, president of Chicago Faucets, Scott Dellon of Dellon Sales, and Richard O'Reagan,...

Woolf-Harris.(buildings and facilities)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Woolf-Harris, based in Harahan, La., a 38-year-old sales agency with traditional territorial responsibility for the states of Mississippi, Louisiana and the western portion of Tennessee, is expanding its coverage to include the entire state of...

Two Oregon rep firms merge.(REP UPDATE)(Prinson Sales)(Dick Johnson and Associates)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Prinson Sales and Dick Johnson & Associates, two veteran independent factory sales agencies based in the Portland, Ore., area, announced their intent to merge and form a new corporation: Cascadia Sales Group Inc. Cascadia will provide sales and...

Armstrong Hot Water Group.(contracts)(Mechanical Solutions)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Armstrong Hot Water Group, a division of Armstrong International, appointed Mechanical Solutions, based in South Windsor, Conn., as a Hot Water Group Specialist representing its full range of water temperature controls in Connecticut,...

Midwest Boiler & Draft.(sales promotions)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Midwest Boiler & Draft based in Frankfort, Ill., is offering a promotion it calls the "Ultimate Giveaway." For every $15,000 purchased between now and December 31, 2005, from preferred manufacturers including HydroTherm, Niles Steel Tank, RBI,...

T. Christy Enterprises, based in Anaheim, Calif., hired Tim Collier, formerly with rep firm Garey-White & Associates, based in San Leandro, Calif., as part of the merging of resources between the two companies.(REP UPDATE)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... T. Christ Enter rises, based in Anaheim, Calif., hired Tim Collier, formerly with rep firm Garey-White & Associates based in San Leandro, Calif., as part of the merging of resources between the two companies. T. Christy Enterprises and...

Ferguson Enterprises.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, Va.) announced the following personnel changes: Keith VanderVennet was named to the newly created position of director of branch sales. He had been director of career development. Mark Stefanick was promoted...

SAN Plumbing Supply.(promotion of Chad Lohrmann as district manager)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... SAN Plumbing Supply (Phoenix), a 10-unit plumbing wholesaler that describes itself as "the convenience store for professional plumbers," promoted Chad Lohrmann to district manager. Most recently he was store manager of the Peoria, Ariz.,...

Murray Supply.(appointment of Katy Piatt as trainer)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Murray Supply (Winston Salem, N.C.) hired Katy Piatt to coordinate the company training, development and recruitment program as well as some other human resources areas.

BrassCraft.(promotion of Joel Paul as director)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... BrassCraft promoted Joel Paul to director of operations of its packaging and distribution facility in Brownstown Township, Mich. He succeeds Eric Neer, who is retiring from the position. Most recently Paul was director of sales administration....

St. Thomas creations.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... St. Thomas creations demonstrated its Quattro flushing technology, a high-performance flushing system, at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas in May. Toilets with Quattro technology have a 3-inch flush valve, an extra large direct-fed...

The Elkay Division.(appointment of Frank Profiti as vice president)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Elkay Division named Frank Profiti vice president/sales and marketing, Elkay Canada Ltd. He will be responsible for the sales of Wessan, Elkay and Architectural Metal Industries brand products to the wholesale, retail and boutique channels...

Falcon Waterfree Technologies.(appointment of Donald E. Rosenblum as member of advisory board)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Falcon Waterfree Technologies LLC named Retired Army Lieutenant General Donald E. Rosenblum, a former Pentagon official, and Ron Gastelum, who has spent 30 years in leadership positions related to public water supply and waste management, to...

CorStone Industries LLC.(Expansion ...)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... CorStone Industries LLC is building a 36,000-sq.-ft. addition to its manufacturing facility in Greenville, Ala., which will increase its size to 100,000 sq. ft. The company manufactures acrylic sinks and bathroom lavatories. The expanded...

Survey reveals details of kitchen/bath remodels.(News: Bath & Kitchen)
July 1, 2005... The average kitchen remodel includes replacing the countertops, painting and wallpapering, while the average bathroom remodeling project includes new wall treatments, flooring and faucets. These were among the findings of a March 2005 survey of...

Jacuzzi.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Jacuzzi unveiled its Fuzion[R] collection of single and double whirlpool tubs featuring natural wood at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas this past May. The tubs have a European-influenced design and provide a spa-like atmosphere. The...

As seen at K/BIS: air baths gaining in popularity.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Kitchen/Bath Industry Show)(Interview)
July 1, 2005... "The air bath is a strong trend," said Michael Kornowa, director of marketing at MTI Whirlpools, in a booth interview at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas this past May. One reason for the growing interest in air baths is consumer...

Hansgrohe.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Hansgrohe introduced the Downpour Air Rainmaker showerhead at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas in May. It is oval-shaped with a 24-inch diameter and has 350 spray channels. The company's patented air-injection technology adds air...

KWC America.(Awards, Recognition ...)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... KWC America announced its KWCMURANO bath faucet was selected as the HD 2005 Product of the Year in the accessories category at the recent Hospitality Design show in Las Vegas and its KWC SYSTEMA kitchen faucet was named one of the Top 20 2005...

Atlas Homewares.(Awards, Recognition ...)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Atlas Homewares received the Sears Partners In Progress Award for 2004 for its work with The Great Indoors. More than 10,000 sources competed for this award, which is presented annually to a select group of supplier companies that have provided...

Delta Faucet.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Delta Faucet demonstrated its H20kinetic technology for shower systems n May at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. It controls the delivery of water by managing the water droplet size and velocity, spray coverage and thermal dynamics...

Sloan Valve Co.(Products ...)
July 1, 2005... Sloan Valve Co. offers Optima[R] handwashing sinks, outfitted with a selection of electronic faucets for use in healthcare facilities, cafeterias. laboratories and other areas. The single-station handwashing sinks are constructed from 14-gauge...

Advance Tabco.(Products ...)
July 1, 2005... Advance Tabco introduced a large capacity "Farmer Sink" undermount with contemporary styling that will also complement the country look. The commercial grade stainless steel sink has a wrap-around stainless front apron. The bowl size is 28...

Maverick buys Colombian tube producers.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Maverick Tube Corp. completed the acquisitions of Tubos del Caribe S.A., substantially all of the equity interests in Consorcio Metalurgico Nacional S.A. (Colmena S.A.), and Advance Corp. on May 27, 2005. Tubos del Caribe is a Colombian...

Global steel supply sets new record in 2004.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
July 1, 2005... Led by China, total world steel production increased at a rate of 8.8% in 2004, according to the International Iron & Steel Institute (HSI). For the first time ever, global production reached the billion metric ton (MT) mark. The year...

Mechanical Products Nevada.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Mechanical Products Nevada, a Las Vegas-based manufacturers rep firm, has celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Distribution Product Division (DPD) providing industrial PVF and other goods to wholesalers. This scene shows some of the pipe...

Flowserve.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... This Flowserve Limitorque MX "smart" multi-turn electric actuator is in service at a Defense Energy Supply Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Industrial building booms in Texas.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
July 1, 2005... There are 793 active industrial projects scheduled to begin construction in 2005 and beyond in the "Lone Star State," according to Houston-based Industrial Information Resources (IIR). These projects have a total investment value of more than...

Legend Valve.(contracts)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Legend Valve has hired two manufacturers rep firms. Hartung & Associates of Piano now covers North Texas. The contact there is John Hartung at 469-387-2603. Tri-Rep Sales of Houston now covers South Texas. The contact there is Lawrence Schadler...

Milwaukee Valve.(promoted John Labellarte)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Milwaukee Valve promoted John Labellarte to chief operating officer. Labellarte joined the company in 1999 as general manager.

Hughes Supply.(awards)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Hughes Supply (Orlando, Fla.) was named by Standard & Poor's Ratings as one of four leading industrial distribution companies that stands to benefit from good organic growth in the intermediate term. Others cited were Grainger, WESCO...

Charlotte Pipe & Foundry.(software)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Charlotte Pipe & Foundry has released version three of its AutoCAD CD providing a complete set of two- and three-dimensional AutoCAD drawings for all Charlotte Pipe products, including its new ChemDrain CPVC Chemical Waste Drain Systems. The...

Tyco Flow Control.(awards)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Tyco Flow Control received the 2005 Valves & Actuators Company of the Year Award at Frost & Sullivan's third annual Excellence in Industrial Technologies Banquet. Frost & Sullivan cited Tyco Flow Control's "repeat business volumes and revenue...

IPEX.(awards)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... IPEX won a bronze Horizon Interactive Award for its Web site in the business-to-business category. The 2005 competition included hundreds of international entrants who were judged by a panel of industry professionals in categories ranging from...

IPSCO.(David Sutherland awarded)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... IPSCO President & CEO David Sutherland was awarded the 2005 Gary Memorial Medal by the American Iron & Steel Institute in recognition of extraordinary service to the steel industry.

Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!) represents a U.S. government crackdown on counterfeit goods. For more information, visit www.stopfakes.gov.

McJunkin opens Dallas Branch.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
July 1, 2005... McJunkin Corp. (Charleston, W.Va.) has opened an office and warehouse at 841 Heinz Way, Grand Prairie, Texas (near Dallas). The 43,000-sq.-ft. warehouse has $3 million in gas product inventory. McJunkin opened in Dallas to primarily serve...

ITC issues gloomy outlook for U.S. foundries.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(International Trade Commission)
July 1, 2005... The U.S. foundry industry faces a highly competitive and changing marketplace, reports the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in its study "Foundry Products: Competitive Conditions in the U.S. Market." The ITC reported that the U.S....

LENOX.(People On The Move ...)(promoted Rich Wuerthele )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... LENOX promoted Rich Wuerthele to president of sales, reporting to President Bob Heisner. Wuerthele joined the company in December 2002 as vice president of sales. LENOX manufactures premium power tool accessories, hand tools and band saw...

Chicago Faucets.(Award ...)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Chicago Faucets was named Interline Partner of the Year in the plumbing division at the recent Interline Partnership Conference held in Jacksonville, Fla. More than 400 suppliers attended the event, along with more than 400 employees of...

First Supply LLC.(Expansion, Acquisition ...)(new facilities)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... First Supply LLC (Madison, Wis.) opened its 15th location in a 13,500-sq.-ft. facility at 111 Olive St., in Glendale, Wis. Its hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kevin Miller is general manager.

Lorenz Industries.(Expansion, Acquisition ...)(Fluidyne Ansonia)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Lorenz Industries acquired Fluidyne Ansonia, a manufacturer of stop valves and water supplies. Lorenz manufactures water supply and shower products. Terms were not disclosed. For more information, call 800-218-6738.

Noveon, the producer of BlazeMaster[R] CPVC, and FlexHead[R] Industries the producer of flexible sprinkler connection products, have entered into an exclusive co-marketing agreement.(Partnerships ...)(HVAC )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Noveon, the producer of BlazeMaster[R] CPVC, and FlexHead[R] Industries the producer of flexible sprinkler connection products, have entered into an exclusive co-marketing agreement, under which they will promote the use of a fire sprinkler...

Armstrong.(Partnerships ...)(appointed suppliers)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Armstrong, a global supplier of fluid flow equipment for residential, commercial and industrial applications, appointed A.D.E. Systems as commercial design/build representative for its New York City territory. A.D.E. Systems focuses primarily...

Zoeller Pump Co.(Products ...)
July 1, 2005... Zoeller Pump Co. introduced constant 200 degree rated high temperature full-flow check valves, with an epoxy powercoat finish for corrosion resistance. They are available in 1-1/4-inch, 1-1/2-inch and 2-inch sizes. Circle 250 ...

Leonard Valve.(Products ...)
July 1, 2005... Leonard Valve offers Type TM thermostatic water mixing valves designed to control water temperature for domestic hot water systems and multiple showers in commercial, institutional and industrial applications. Valve finishes include rough...

Lean techniques for the PVF warehouse: evaluate what's needed in an area and, even more important, what's not needed.(Adams on Pipe, Valves and Fittings Supply)(five S philosophy)(Lean Enterprise)
July 1, 2005... Recently I took an intensive course at the National Institute of Testing and Standards, (seven days in a row, eight+ hours each day!) to become certified in "Lean Enterprise" techniques. It was great to be reminded of all the valuable...

HydroTherm.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... HydroTherm's high-performance, high-efficiency KN-10 boiler replaced the 30-year-old boiler at the Polish National Catholic Church in Woonsocket, R.I. It is a cast-iron commercial, gas-fired boiler specifically designed to condense in...

General Plumbing Supply.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... General Plumbing Supply (Edison, N.J.) painted seven of its trucks to feature Rheem Water Heaters' residential and commercial product lines. The wholesaler began marketing and promoting the water heaters with contractor training, wholesaler...

Bradford White buys Laars Heating Systems.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(mergers )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Bradford White has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Laars Heating Systems from Water Pik Technologies for $24.3 million. Laars Heating Systems will continue to operate under that name and will become a wholly owned subsidiary of...

Watsco passes analyst muster.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Analyst Jeff Germanotta of William Blair & Co. investment firm, who began research coverage of Watsco (Coconut Grove, Fla.), said, "Within its HVAC business, Watsco has demonstrated its capacity to generate growth from both internal and...

Johnstone Supply.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Jerry Hughes, Entrepreneurial Award )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Johnstone Supply (Portland, Ore.) presented Jerry Hughes, owner of three Johnstone wholesale companies in Indiana, with its Leadership Award. He joined the company's cooperative in 1988 and recently retired from the board, where he was chairman...

Rheem Mfg. Co.(People On The Move ...)(loses Stewart Farwell )(appointed Scott D. Martin)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Rheem Mfg. Co. announced Stewart Farwell has retired as executive vice president and COO. Succeeding him is Scott D. Martin, who has served as president of the Rheem Water Heater Division since 2000. A veteran of nearly 30 years with Rheem,...

Radiant heating sales soared in 2004.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Radiant heating sales estimates in 2004 were 214% above 2003 sales estimates, according to an annual survey by the Radiant Panel Association of major suppliers of radiant heating systems in North America. Information was collected on both...

Laars Heating Systems.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Laars Heating Systems, a Bradford-White Co., honored Rathe Associates, Syosset, N.Y., as its commercial product "2004 Rep Of The Year"; and Focus Sales, East Meadow, N.Y. and Middlesex, N.J., as its residential product "2004 Rep Of The Year."...

Survey shows majority of contractors moving to 13 SEER.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)
July 1, 2005... A majority of HVAC contractors--77%--plan to convert to 13 SEER by the January 2006 deadline, but 12% still plan to aggressively sell 10 SEER after the transition deadline, according to a survey by Emerson Climate Technologies. The survey...

York presents national distributor awards.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... York[R] announced Virginia Air Distributors (Richmond, Va.) was the first place winner of its national distributor contest, which rewards distributors that use York's sales and marketing programs and promotions, and is also based on sales...

Uponor Wirsbo.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)
July 1, 2005... Uponor Wirsbo introduced the proMIX[TM] 701 Injection Mixing Station, a weather-responsive, single-temperature reset station with integral variable speed injection and secondary system circulators. It can be set up to operate as an outdoor...

Carrier to acquire CommAir Mechanical Services.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(mergers and aquisitions)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... ABM Industries, a facility services contractor, announced it signed a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of the operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, CommAir Mechanical Services, to Carrier Corp. CommAir Mechanical...

Selkirk.(People On The Move ...)(appointed Mike Sword)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Selkirk announced Mike Sword will join the Southwest Operations team in Winters, Texas, as production planning manager. He has worked for the company for the past 26 years, most recently as plant manager in Logan, Ohio.

Armstrong.(People On The Move ...)(appointed Ajay Puri )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Armstrong announced Ajay Puri will be Sourcing Manager in Toronto. Previously he worked for Magnum Integrated Technologies as corporate purchasing manager and at Mannesmann Demag (India) as deputy manager--purchase and logistics.

Slant/Fin.(People On The Move ...)(appointed Bob Flanagan )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Slant/Fin appointed Bob Flanagan to national sales manager. He joined the company in 2003 as regional sales manager, and previously held sales management positions at Smith Cast Iron Boilers.

ECR International.(People On The Move ...)(appointed Bob Shea )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... ECR International announced Bob Shea has joined the company as regional sales manager for the New York City metro area. Prior to this, he was director of sales and marketing for General Utilities in Plainview, N.Y., and he has worked as a...

Emerson Climate Technologies.(People On The Move ...)(Steve Santy promoted)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Emerson Climate Technologies announced Steve Santy was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing of its Computer Process Controls division. He has been with the division for more than six years, and was most recently director of...

United CoolAir Corp.(People On The Move ...)(appointed Ted Altmire)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... United CoolAir Corp. appointed Ted Altmire to national sales manager. He has worked for York International, Goodman/ American Distributing and Heat Inc. Rich Pierse, who has been with the company for two years, will be inside sales and...

Fedders Corp.(Consumer Call Center ...)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Fedders Corp. announced the addition of a call center in the Philippines to allow for 24-hour access for North American consumers.

Lochinvar Corp.(Charity News ...)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Lochinvar Corp. participated as a sponsor for the March of Dimes WalkAmerica on May 15. It donated $3,000 to help raise money toward improving the health of babies.

Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Accreditation.(Accreditation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) announced the HVACR training programs at Carver Career and Technical Education Center in Charleston, W.Va.; Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton,...

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(www.charlottepipe.com. )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Charlotte Pipe and Foundry redesigned its Web site. www.charlottepipe.com. It provides customers with easier access to product information relating to the company's six product systems: PVC/ABS DWV Pipe and Fittings Systems, PVC/CPVC Schedule...

Taco.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(www.taco-hvac.com)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Taco launched a redesign of its Web site, www.taco-hvac.com. Changes include a fresh look, information on new products and a portal to Taco's "Green Building" program. Additions include product information on the company's LoadMatch[R] single...

GreenSpec approves Bradley Technology.(News: Technology)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Bradley Corp. announced its ndite[TM] technology was approved and listed in the current GreenSpec Directory published by BuildingGreen. The ndite technology converts restroom lighting to energy, which provides power to the sensors and...

Mincron partners with Sirius, eCube Systems.(News: Technology)(Mincron SBC Corp. enters into a partnership agreement with Sirius Computer Solutions )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Mincron Software Systems announced an alliance with Sirius Computer Solutions to configure and provide hardware solutions to its customers. Mincron offers software solutions that run on a variety of platforms, including the IBM eServer iSeries,...

Connected but not wired: telecommunications is heading in the direction of a fully wireless environment.(future trends In Telecommunications)(Internet access on cell phones)
July 1, 2005... A flood of mobile and telecommunications devices has hit the PHCP industry in recent years. Increased use of broadband and wireless connections has spurred on the market for new devices that are hands-free, capture and transport videos and...

Conversation with a German wholesaler: Deutschland PHCP distributors face many of the same issues as their domestic counterparts, but with some interesting differences.(Global Perspective)
July 1, 2005... Lars Paulsen, 26, is a management trainee with a PHCP distribution firm named after Andreas Paulsen, an uncle's grandfather who founded the firm 127 years ago. Based in Kiel, Germany, Andreas Paulsen (www.andreaspaulsen.de) has 380 employees,...

Nibco.(Products)
July 1, 2005... The Press System[TM] is a complete package of press-to-connect copper fittings and valves designed for potable water, mechanical HVAC and process water applications. It consists of 1/2- through 2-inch fittings; 1/2- through 2-inch gate, globe,...