Supply House Times articles from July 2006

Supply House Times archives from July 2006

Final comments on rep performance.(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2006... After reading Hank Darlington's March 2006 Supply House Times article, his first article in December, and Bill Freeman's response on behalf of AIM/R, I have to say that Darlington's description of rep performance as 25% "good," 50% "so-so" and...

Darlington's perspective.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2006... Wow! What an incredible, great response we've had to the two articles I wrote about manufacturers reps (Supply House Times, December 2005, page 71 and March 2006, page 80) and the fine letter from Bill Freeman of AIM/R (Supply House Times,...

In defense of wholesaler showrooms.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2006... [Editor's Note: The following was written to The New York Times in response to a column published in April in which the author discussed shopping for a faucet at a big box retailer and a wholesaler's showroom.] I am writing to you...

Irving Footlik, 1918-2006.(In Memoriam)
July 1, 2006... Irving M. ("Irv") Footlik, P.E., the PHCP distribution industry's most renowned facilities and material handling consultant, passed away June 5 at age 88 after a brief illness. Footlik was a close friend of Supply House Times founder...

Ferguson acquires Supply North Central and other wholesale firms.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2006... Newport News, VA-based Ferguson purchased Supply North Central Group, headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, and its divisions, E&J Plumbing & Heating Supply Inc., Wagner Plumbing & Heating Supply Co., and D&C Plumbing & Heating Supply Co., in a stock...

Both Noland and Cregger expand in North Carolina.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2006... Noland Co., Newport News, VA, a subsidiary of Dayton, OH-based Win Wholesale, has opened two new branches in North Carolina, while Cregger Co., based in West Columbia, SC, purchased the assets and physical property of Blue Ridge Plumbing Supply...

Crane Supply celebrates 100 years in Canada.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2006... Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based Crane Supply, part of Crane Co., has launched its 100th anniversary celebration. The company was founded in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1906. During its initial 70 years, the Crane name in Canada grew to include...

ISH North America 2006 to offer practical education program.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2006... ISH North America's international trade show, to be held in Chicago Sept. 28-30, will host six professional seminar tracks in the areas of business management, code, environmental, HVAC, plumbing and radiant-hydronic heating. For...

Obituary.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Obituary)
July 1, 2006... Joseph R. Joe Cheuvront, 83, died June 21 at Hilton Head Regional Medical Center. He was president of the Central Wholesalers Association (CWA) in 1984/85 and was a member of the board of directors of the American Supply Association for three...

Residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(A Supply House Times Exclusive)(Statistical table)
July 1, 2006... A Supply House Times Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey APRIL 2006 Region Residential Permits Local Markets April 06 YTD 06 +/-...

Viega relocates, plans to expand in Kansas.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2006... Viega North America, a U.S. manufacturer of plumbing, hydronic heating and commercial piping products, has relocated its national headquarters from Bedford, MA, to Wichita, KS. The company has designated McPherson, KS, as its North American...

Manufacturers comply with new FVIR regulations.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2006... Rheem Manufacturing Co., Bradford White Corp. and A.O. Smith Water Heaters have introduced water heater products that comply with Phase II of the American National Standards Institute Standard (ANSI) governing the flammable vapor ignition...

Watts Water Technologies acquires three companies.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2006... Watts Water Technologies has acquired ATS Expansion Group, based in France; Vernon, CA based Calflex Manufacturing; and Kim Olofsson Safe Corporation AB, located in Almhult, Sweden. ATS is a manufacturer of fittings, valves and manifolds...

Brothers Plumbing and Heating Supply Co.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2006... Brothers Plumbing And Heating Supply Co., Elmsford, NY, has been named a distributor of Bradford White Water Heaters in the Westchester County, NY, area. BPS's 8,000-sq.-ft. facility services the Bronx, Westchester and Putnam Counties. Owners...

Edelman Plumbing Supply hosts showroom party.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)
July 1, 2006... Edelman Plumbing Supply welcomed more than 400 architects, designers, builders and contractors to its newly renovated 10,000-sq.-ft. showroom in Westlake, OH, in May for a Luxury Products Show. Representatives from more than 75...

Murray Supply celebrates Fuller House opening.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Murray Supply Co. held a grand opening party for The Fuller House, its newly remodeled kitchen and bath showroom. Participating vendors included American Standard, Brizo, Elkay, Sigma Designer Faucetry and Wellborn....

New Zealand firm enters United States.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)(Nethven)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Nethven, a 120-year-old New Zealand-based shower, faucet and valve manufacturer, has entered the U.S. market by incorporating Methven USA with a New York-based office and a U.S.-based logistics facility. Stuart Gray has relocated to New York as...

At the recent Wm. F. Meyer Customer Appreciation Show in Aurora, IL, ThermaSol held a Fast Start Pocket Bike raffle as a thank you to customers.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)
July 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: At the recent Wm. F. Meyers Customer Appreciation Show in Aurora, IL, ThermaSol held a Fast Start Pocket Bike raffle as a thank you to customers. Plumbing contractor Cal Sperling of Oakworth Plumbing...

Hansgrohe-North America.(People On The Move ...)
July 1, 2006... Hansgrohe-North America promoted Xaver Hake to director of operations. He will be responsible for the expansion of all manufacturing, including quality control, injection molding, plating and PVD finishing, assembly and distribution as well as...

The Chicago Faucet Co.(People On The Move ...)
July 1, 2006... The Chicago Faucet Co., a Geberit company, named Patrick Kimener vice president of sales, reporting to William Christensen, CEO. Kimener most recently was vice president of sales at GROHE North America. From 1999 to 2004, Kimener was employed...

Briggs Industries.(appointed Matt Holmes as vice president)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Briggs Industries named Matt Holmes vice president/sales--retail. Holmes will be responsible for all Briggs retail business in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. With Holmes' appointment, Bob Robison, vice...

SFA Saniflo.(People On The Move ...)
July 1, 2006... SFA Saniflo appointed Gregg James to manage its network of independent sales representatives in the 23 U.S. states located west of the Mississippi River. As Western regional sales manager, he will ultimately report to Bob Lechner, Saniflo's...

Water-Right.(People On The Move ...)
July 1, 2006... Water-Right hired Stephanie Tsoris as marketing director. She has more than 14 years experience in creative design and communications. For more information, visit water-right.com.

PVF industry veteran Robert Vick joins Legend Value.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
July 1, 2006... Detroit-based Legend Valve has hired Robert Vick as vice president/business development. Vick joined Stockham Valves and Fittings to sell valves and fittings right out of undergraduate school. While with the company, he relocated multiple...

Strong growth seen for global stainless production.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
July 1, 2006... The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) expects stainless steel production to reach 26.4 million metric tons (mmt) in 2006, an in crease of 8.6% on 2005. The growth rate of 8.6% is above the long-term average and includes strong...

AnvilStar appoints two new sales managers.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
July 1, 2006... AnvilStar[TM], the Fire Products Division of Anvil International, recently named Eric Surface and Bob Wagner as sales managers. Wagner, a native of Chicago, will focus on AnvilStar's Midwest sales region that includes Illinois, Indiana,...

Third quarter maintenance expenditures at U.S. industrial plants are expected to total more than $1.1 billion worth of spending.(Industrial Hot Spots)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Third quarter maintenance expenditures at U.S. industrial plants are expected to total more than $1.1 billion worth of spending. Research shows 433 active maintenance shutdowns, turnarounds, and outage projects scheduled to begin in the third...

At the beginning of the second quarter of 2006, the Midwest region of the United States was showing signs of significant growth in project spending when compared to the same time period of 2005.(Industrial Hot Spots)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... At the beginning of the second quarter of 2006, the Midwest region of the United States was showing signs of significant growth in project spending when compared to the same time period of 2005. Last year, Industrial Info Resources identified...

The Great Lakes region of the country has always been the nation's leader in both number of operational plants, as well as capital and maintenance spending.(Industrial Hot Spots)
July 1, 2006... The Great Lakes region of the country has always been the nation's leader in both number of operational plants, as well as capital and maintenance spending. At last report, Industrial Info Resources was tracking over $87 billion worth of active...

Array Holdings buys E&S Value Components.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... E&S Valve Components of Longview, TX, has been acquired by Array Holdings Inc., based in Muskogee, OK, effective May 1, 2006. E&S Valve Components was a subsidiary of Valve Components Inc., Muskegon, MI, which also owns DynaTorque. Array...

Cooper Cameron now just 'Cameron'.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
July 1, 2006... Cooper Cameron announced its name will be officially changed to the shorter, Cameron. Ed Will, vice president of marketing for Cameron s Drilling & Production Systems group, made the statement to a gathering of oil and gas E&P professionals at...

For the last five years, spending in North and South Carolina has been on the rise within the Industrial Manufacturing industry.(Industrial Hot Spots)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... For the last five years, spending in North and South Carolina has been on the rise within the Industrial Manufacturing industry. Increased activity in the transportation and distribution industries is playing an important role in this rise in...

Spending for grassroot industrial plant construction in the Rocky Mountain region is expected to double in 2007.(Industrial Hot Spots)
July 1, 2006... Spending for grassroot industrial plant construction in the Rocky Mountain region is expected to double in 2007. There are an estimated 170 grassroot plants planned to begin commercial operations in the Rocky Mountain region during 2006 and...

The Detroit area is looking at $2.2 billion in future industrial project spending.(Industrial Hot Spots)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... The Detroit area is looking at $2.2 billion in future industrial project spending. The Detroit area began the new millennium in a bit of a spending slump, only averaging 26 projects per year, with annual capital and maintenance spending barely...

Anvil's new Saddle System.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
July 1, 2006... Anvil International recently unveiled the new 260 Insulation Saddle System (260 ISS), for copper and steel pipe systems. It saves time and money by eliminating the wood block and shield as well as costly hanger adjustments. This new system is...

The U.S. steel recycling rate.
July 1, 2006... The U.S. steel recycling rate increased to a record 63% in 2005, according to the Steel Recycling Institute's latest figures released June 1.The 2005 recycling rate improves on 2004's record-setting 61.7% effort, said Bill Heenan, SRI...

Al Rushaid Group (Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and Flowserve Corp. ratified an agreement to build the largest OEM pump repair.
July 1, 2006... Al Rushaid Group (Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and Flowserve Corp. ratified an agreement to build the largest OEM pump repair, manufacturing and training facility in the Middle East. Construction of the 220,660-sq.-ft. complex to be...

Flowserve Corp.
July 1, 2006... Flowserve Corp. reported that the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its investigation related to the company's restatements without recommending any enforcement action against the company. Flowserve cooperated with...

American Valve.
July 1, 2006... American Valve received a Commendation Award for Product Innovation for Consumer Safety from The Home Safety Council. Frederick Guterman, CEO of American Valve, accepted the award, which was presented at the council's annual dinner in...

NS Group, Inc.
July 1, 2006... NS Group, Inc. named Patrick Donnelly as chairman of the board effective May 10. Donnelly has served as a director of the company since 1981. He succeeds Clifford Borland, who was appointed chairman emeritus and continues as a director of the...

Walter Industries, Inc. and Mueller Water Products, Inc. announced the closing of the initial public offering of Mueller Water Products' Series A common stock.
July 1, 2006... Walter Industries, Inc. and Mueller Water Products, Inc. announced the closing of the initial public offering of Mueller Water Products' Series A common stock. The closing included the full exercise by the underwriters of the option to purchase...

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry.
July 1, 2006... Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's AutoCAD CD version 3.0 was ranked number one on PM Engineer magazine's list of Top 10 Products based on reader inquiries. Ranked in the top 10 in each of the last four years, the CD includes all the product...

GF Piping.(introduced product guide of valves)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... GF Piping has enhanced its line of pressure regulating valves and introduced a product guide. The line includes an improved molded design for Models Type V185 and Type V186. The Model Type V182 features a new valve body and incorporates a new...

The "Broken Windows" theory: stopping the little things will deter bigger infractions.(ADAMS on PVF Supply)
July 1, 2006... In the early 1990s, Rudy Giuliani, then the newly elected Mayor of New York City, set out to prove that New York City--a city which for years had been assumed to be too big, too unruly, too diverse, too broke to be managed--was in fact,...

Ferguson.(People On The Move ...)
July 1, 2006... Ferguson (Newport News, VA) promoted Jon Wallace to general manager of the new HVAC in Columbia, SC. He joined the company as an executive trainee in August 2005 and most recently worked at Alabama HVAC. He will lead a team to build a new...

Sid Harvey Industries.(appointed Chris LaPlante and Bob Moody )(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Sid Harvey Industries (Garden City, NY) appointed Chris LaPlante and Bob Moody to the position of territory manager. LaPlante will coordinate sales and operational issues between branch managers in upstate New York (Albany, Plattsburgh,...

Johnstone Supply.(People On The Move ...)
July 1, 2006... Johnstone Supply (Portland, OR) promoted Jim Adcox to the position of vice president of membership. He will act as the corporate headquarters liaison to the Johnstone Supply members, each of whom is an independent owner belonging to the

Robertson Heating Supply.(People On The Move ...)
July 1, 2006... Robertson Heating Supply (Alliance, OH) promoted Geoff Alpert to director of sales, a new position. Gary Bush was named Northeast regional sales manager and will oversee 17 salespeople.

Bradford White Corp.(People On The Move ...)
July 1, 2006... Bradford White Corp. promoted Robert Mikus to parts team leader. His duties will include ongoing training of his team and improving customer service.

Uponor North America.(People On The Move ...)
July 1, 2006... Uponor North America announced Jane Doyon is the senior manager of customer loyalty, a new position within the company's sales and marketing unit. Jackie Sharrock was named the Western United States sales manager, and Jason O'Neill is now the...

Gustave Larson honors supplier salespeople.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
July 1, 2006... Gustave A. Larson Co., Pewaukee, WI, held a "Partners in Excellence and Quality" awards dinner May 10 for the top supplier salespeople in each of its four regions for 2005. Pictured, left to right: Andrew Larson, president/CEO; Ron Rizzo,...

ABCO CEO honored by Make-A-Wish.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
July 1, 2006... The Make-A-Wish Foundation, of Metro New York honored Michael Senter, chief executive officer of ABCO Refrigeration Supply Corp., a Luxaire, heating, ventilating and air conditioning distributor based in Long Island City, NY, at a gala event in...

Lux Products Corp.(Rep Update ...)
July 1, 2006... Lux Products Corp. appointed Leone-Green and Associates of Marietta, GA, to represent the company in Georgia.

Aireco.(Expansion ...)
July 1, 2006... Aireco (Savage, MD) opened a branch in Roanoke, VA, last month that stocks 225 product lines, including: Manitowoc, Copeland Emerson, Frigidaire, National Refrigerants, Keeprite, Sporlan, Honeywell and Johnson Controls. The showroom is just...

Emerson Climate Technologies.(Expansion ...)
July 1, 2006... Emerson Climate Technologies has broken ground on a Copeland Scroll[TM] compressor assembly facility in Reynosa, Mexico. It is expected to be operational by the second half of 2007.

Taco.(Expansion ...)
July 1, 2006... Taco has begun construction of a 64,900-sq.-ft, addition to its manufacturing and corporate facility in Rhode Island, which will serve as a warehouse for shipping and distribution. The company will shift its inventory and about 20 employees...

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC.(Expansion ...)
July 1, 2006... Mitsubishi Electric HVAC opened a new Chicago Training Center (CTC) located at the A to Z Sales facility in Downers Grove, IL. Its classroom can accommodate 20 people. The facility has new R410A equipment and fully operational CITY MULTI[R] and...

McQuay acquires John A. Trubee Co.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
July 1, 2006... McQuay International, a manufacturer of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for worldwide markets, has acquired the John A. Trubee Co., Scottsville, NY, a service company for HVAC equipment. The new company name is...

Uponor North America (UNA).(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)(hosted a convention)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Uponor North America (UNA), formerly Uponor Wirsbo, hosted its largest Home Comfort Team Convention April 27-29 in Las Vegas. About 250 contractors from 33 states attended the fourth biennial convention. Winners of the first annual Uponor Dream...

Everest Software offers on-demand to SMBs.(NEWS: TECHNOLOGY)
July 1, 2006... Everest Software Inc., provider of business management software for small- and medium- sized businesses (SMBs), announced that its Everest[R] Advanced product will now be available as an on-demand solution accessible via any broadband Internet...

Invensys Building Systems.(People On The Move ...)
July 1, 2006... Invensys Building Systems appointed David C. Gill as vice president and general manager. Prior to joining the company, Gill was employed with Johnson Controls for 17 years as branch manager and sales engineer.

Danfoss Flomatic Corp.(Websites ...)
July 1, 2006... Danfoss Flomatic Corp. announced the launch of its improved company Web site, www.flomatic.com. The updated site features downloads; literature; technical information, such as specifications, spec sheets and installation material; a...

InSinkErator.(Websites ...)
July 1, 2006... InSinkErator, manufacturer of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers, unveiled its redesigned Web site, www.insinkerator.com. Features include product-oriented content, user-friendly navigation, animated graphics and product...

Mr.Steam[R].(Websites ...)
July 1, 2006... Mr.Steam[R] announced the launch of its enhanced Web site, www.mrsteam.com. The new site integrates the company's new logo, brand extensions and imagery. Visitors can access Mr.Steam steam baths, towel warmers and saunas brochures as PDF files,...

Decolav.(Websites ...)(redesigned its website)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Decolav launched a completely redesigned Web site that the company says is more user-friendly and informative. It offers new interactive features, such as a news section for up-to-date product, company and industry information; a new, improved...

Peerless.(Websites ...)(revamped www.Peerlessfaucet.com and introduced www.faucetcoach.com)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Peerless has redesigned its Web site, www.Peerlessfaucet.com, and launched a new Web site, www.faucetcoach.com, as part of its rebranding initiative. The redesigned Peerless Web site has a more consumer-friendly navigation system and a "Faucet...

Premier Faucet.(Websites ...)
July 1, 2006... Premier Faucet has a new faucet Web site at www.premierfaucet.com, which provides detailed information about its high-quality faucets, accessories and showerheads. Customers can find specification sheets and parts lists for every Premier...

The Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA).(Websites ...)
July 1, 2006... The Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) introduced a new Web site, www.mscastar.org, which provides information on the MSCA STAR Qualified Contractor Program to contractors, building owners and the public. The site features...

Rep update.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2006... Emerson-Swan of Randolph, MA. was presented with the Manufacturer Representative Agency of the Year Award for 2006 by Supply New England, Attleboro, MA. Emerson-Swan sells products throughout New England, Upstate New York. Pennsylvania, West...

Chicago Faucets names Reps of the Year 2005.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2006... Rep Charlotte. NC, was named 2005 Commercial Rep of the Year by Chicago Faucets, a Geberit company, which presented Bob Robinson. principal, with a crystal globe award. Charles A. Davis & Associates, Lakewood. CO. was named Chicago Faucets'...

Do you really need a new system? Evaluate the option of contracting with an Application Service.(TECH Tips)
July 1, 2006... Making the critical decision about replacing a computer system has always been difficult because it involves subjective, intangible factors as well as dollars. And now it can be more confusing because the decision should consider a new kind of...

WIT & Co. honors distributors.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
July 1, 2006... Member-owned buying group WIT & Co. presented its 2005 Affinity Awards to the "top 20" distributors for their support and commitment at its annual Distributor/Vendor conference in Orlando, FL. The companies honored were: Aaron & Co....

Ferguson.(Ferguson Enterprises Inc. promoted Dan Parr and Jess Gonzalez )(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Ferguson (Newport News, VA) promoted Dan Parr to vice president of acquisitions and business integration. He will be responsible for acquiring 50% of Ferguson's long-term sales growth through acquisitions. Alex Hutcherson was promoted to...

WinWholesale.(appointed Steven B. Edwards )(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... WinWholesale (Dayton, OH) hired Steven B. Edwards as director of corporate communications, reporting to CEO Rick Schwartz. Corporate communications at WinWholesale and Noland Co. are being consolidated into one department under Edwards. Since...

IAPMO.(People On The Move ...)
July 1, 2006... IAPMO (the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials) named Irene Gould director of marketing and communications. For more information, visit www.iapmo.org.

T&S Brass and Bronze Works.(Eva Fox was named to the Handwashing Leadership Forum of Handwashing For Life[R])(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... T&S Brass and Bronze Works said that Eva Fox, its vice president of marketing, was appointed to the Handwashing Leadership Forum of Handwashing For Life[R], an organization that seeks to minimize the risk of foodborne illness via best practices...

Rx Supply House Times survey documents wholesalers' health care burden: double-digit cost increases have spurred cutbacks and deductible increases.
July 1, 2006... If misery loves company, PHCP distributors can take solace knowing that they're most certainly not wallowing alone. In 2005, overall U.S. employer health insurance premiums increased by 9.2%--nearly three times the rate of inflation. The annual...

Things I learned at AIM/R's 34th Management Conference.
July 1, 2006... Some educational conferences are better than others. The one put on each year by the AIM/R organization of PHCP industry independent manufacturers reps consistently ranks among the industry's best. Few are better targeted to member interests...

Supply chain partner of the month: ASA Center for Advancing Technology.(Connections)(American Supply Association)(Organization overview)
July 1, 2006... Established 1998 The ASA Center for Advancing Technology (CAT) was created in 1998, by order of the ASA Board of Directors. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the association. Prior to the formation of CAT, the association had a...

As seen at Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & conference 2006 Part 1.
July 1, 2006... Mr. Steam Mr.Steam says its steam generators are compactly designed for performance and durability, combining safety and aesthetics with reliability. They can be easily installed in closets, vanities, basements or heated attics....

Thermadyne Industries.(appointed Jim Horvath, Ken Rivera and Shawn Halley )(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Thermadyne Industries named Jim Horvath vice president of the wholesale and buying groups, Ken Rivera to national accounts manager for the Western United States. and Shawn Halley to national account manager for the Northeastern United States....

Ferguson Enterprises.(Expansion ...)
July 1, 2006... Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News. VA) opened a 4,500-sq.-ft. Xpress store in Warwick Village Shopping Center n Newport News. The store manager is Gary Parker. The wholesaler said that Xpress locations are a significant part of its continued...

Hodes Co.(Expansion ...)
July 1, 2006... Hodes Co., a Kansas City, MO-based manufacturer and distributor of plumbing, heating and air conditioning products, opened its new North East Regional Distribution Center in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. The company currently...

Roth Industries.(Expansion ...)
July 1, 2006... Roth Industries completed the first phase of finishing the buildings for its production facility in Watertown, NY. The company's decision to commit to the facility will improve logistics and reduce shipping time. Roth is known for double-wall...