Supply House Times articles from June 2002

Supply House Times archives from June 2002

ISH-NA exhibitor list nears 300; expo will anchor other trade events. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).
June 1, 2002... According to Messe Frankfurt, the ISH North America expo floor space total now has nearly 300 confirmed exhibitors, including manufacturers of kitchen and bath, plumbing, piping, HVAC, energy management and related products. ISH-NA is becoming...

Obituary.
June 1, 2002... * James (Butch) Warren, 61, who held sales and management positions for D&C Plumbing & Heating Supply of Ann Arbor, Mich., for more than 35 years, died April 5 at his home after a two-year battle with cancer. He joined the company in 1967,...

Robinson Supply Co. (People On The Move ...).
June 1, 2002... Robinson Supply Co. (Fall River, Mass.) named Stanley M. Mickelson corporate show room coordinator. The wholesaler operates four Bath Splash showrooms in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Mickelson will be responsible for advertising, computer...

Danbury Plumbing Supply Co. (People On The Move ...).
June 1, 2002... Danbury Plumbing Supply Co. (Danbury, Conn.) promoted Scott Fengler to general manager. He joined the company in 1990 and most recently had been sales manager.

CSA International. (Expansion ...).(expands water filter testing program)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... CSA International, a certification and testing provider for plumbing, electrical, gas and other industry sectors, has expanded its water filter testing program to include in-line water filter certification and testing to ANSI/NSF 42 and 53...

CWA/MAD. (Financials ...).(Central Wholesalers Association, Michigan Association of Distributors, wholesaler survey)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... CWA/MAD: A survey of the 32 wholesalers in ASA Region 4 indicated a decrease in sales of a median 2.04% for the first quarter of 2002. Wholesalers in the states of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, western Pennsylvania and West Virginia reported changes...

"Revenue neutral model" for show consolidation. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(by Plumbing Manufacturers Institute)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Members of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute unanimously reiterated its support for one major, national, annual trade show for the building products industry at its spring 2002 meeting. "The first stumbling block to consolidation is...

Davis & Warshow Inc. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(biannual trade show in March 2001)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Davis & Warshow of Maspeth, N.Y., held its biannual trade show in March. More than 500 contractors from the New York metropolitan area bought product at more than 80 booths representing about 200 manufacturers. In addition to trade show...

CPSC, ECR International recall gas-fired boilers. (News ... companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Consumer Product Safety Commission)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... ECR International, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 gas-fired boilers. The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improper...

Supply House Times' editor wins top writing prize. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Jim Olsztynski, 2002 Ned Godfrey Award)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Construction Writers Association (CWA) gave its most prestigious writing award to SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES editor Jim Olsztynski. The 2002 "Ned Godfrey Award" was based on a body of work encompassing different writing styles. Olsztynski's...

Emco Ltd. (Financials ...).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... * Emco ltd, (London, Ontario, Canada) reported net earnings of $2.4 million (U.S.) for the first quarter ended March 31, a significant increase over a net loss of $2.56 million for the same period in 2001. Sales for the quarter were $174.5...

Rohl. (Appointment ...).
June 1, 2002... * Rohl named Randy McKellar as marketing services coordinator. California-based Rohl provides luxury products for the kitchen and bath.

Cielo Bath Furnishings by Whirlpool Corp. (Appointment ...).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Cielo Bath Furnishings by Whirlpool Corp. promoted Kelley Akre to national accounts manager and Deb Clark to national marketing manager, Cielo brand. Also Michele Salimbeni joined the company as product development manager for the Cielo...

KWC Faucets. (Anniversary ...).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * KWC Faucets is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its patent of the residential pullout sprayhead faucet. Engineers at KWC in Unterkulm Switzerland patented the residential kitchen pullout sprayhead faucet in 1952. Several special promotions...

MTI Whirlpools. (Acquisition ...).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * MTI Whirlpools has undergone a change in ownership from that of a family-owned business as Mr. Tubs Inc., to a newly formed employee-owned company, MTI Whirlpools. J.C. Henry and Vicki Henry-Higgins, founders and owners of Mr. Tubs, will...

Interbath's ONDINE. (Advertising ...).(new branding campaign)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Interbath's ONDINE has launched a new Destinations branding campaign with the theme, "Nourish Your Soul." The design work is communicated through a brand concept book, new trade show booth, shopping bags and invitations. For 2002 the...

Waterpik. (Advertising ...).(begins airing TV commercial)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Waterpik began airing a musically-driven 30-second TV commercial featuring its Cascadia showerhead on national cable television networks such as CNN, E! Entertainment and Fox News Channel in early May.

Showerhead hot water heaters sold in Puerto Rico recalled. (News: bath & kitchen).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Eugenio Serafin Inc., of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, is voluntarily recalling about 32,500 electric showerhead hot water heaters sold under the Corona, Corona Maxi, and Fammy model names in Puerto Rico, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety...

Gerber upgrades toilets. (News: bath & kitchen).(Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp. )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Beginning the second half of this year, all of the gravity toilets offered by Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp. will have a pilot valve as opposed to the traditional ball cock. They will carry a five-year warranty on both china and trim. "No...

Builders surveyed on most-used faucet brand. (News: bath & kitchen).(Brief Article)(Panel Discussion)
June 1, 2002... Delta was the faucet brand installed most often by builders in 2001 according to a survey that drew responses from more than 2,300 builders whose firms built residential units last year. Readex, an independent research firm, conducted the...

Chicago Faucets Co. selected Broderick & Associates as its 2001 Rep of the Year. (News: bath & kitchen).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Chicago Faucets Co. selected Broderick & Associates as its 2001 Rep of the Year. The award was presented to (left to right) Paul Brown, Brian Yelton and Jack Block of Broderick & Associates by Alan Lougee,...

Elkay shows new uses for existing products. (News: bath & kitchen).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Sometimes a new application for a product can be as exciting as a new product. That's what led Elkay Manufacturing to create some of the vignettes for its stainless steel sinks displayed at its booth at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in...

U.S. Industries completes sale of LCA Group. (News: bath & kitchen).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... U.S. Industries has completed the sale of its domestic lighting companies, including LCA Group Inc., to Hubbell Inc. Also, James O'Leary, currently chairman/CEO of LCA Group, will leave to pursue other interests following a transitional period....

U.S. Filter Corp. (Acquisitions).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * U.S. Filter Corp. is in the final stages of acquiring the Earth Liquids division of Earth Care Inc. of Dallas, according to Industrial Information Resources. Earth Liquids has recycling facilities in the Northeast and Southeast U.S. for waste...

Chromalox-Weigand. (Acquisitions).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Chromalox-Weigand, a subsidiary of Emerson Electric, has an agreement for a buyout by the private equity group JP Morgan Partners for $165 million. The deal includes Chromalox-Weigard facilities across the country, reports Industrial...

Sharon Piping & Equipment. (Expansions).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Sharon Piping & Equipment, celebrating its 25th anniversary in business, announced an imminent expansion of its Sharpe Valve Div. in Elmhurst, IL to increase production capability for its stainless high-purity diaphragm and ball valves....

Cresline-Northwest. (Expansions).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Cresline-Northwest has selected Chehalis, WA as the site for its seventh plastic pipe operation. The new plant will serve markets in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana and provide a full range of PVC, CPVC and PE piping products ranging up...

Has manufacturing turned the corner? A top industrial economist calls for more free trade. (News: pipe-valves-fittings).(Interview)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... The U.S. manufacturing sector has been hit harder by the current recession than the overall economy and will probably be slower than the general economy to recover, said Dave Huether, chief economist of the National Association of Manufacturers...

ITC nixes OCTG claims. (News: pipe-valves-fittings).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... The U.S. International Trade Commission determined by a 4-1 vote on May 10 there is not a reasonable indication that U.S. producers are materially injured by importsof oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Austria allegedly subsidized by 13...

Watts buys Hunter. (News: pipe-valves-fittings).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Watts Industries has acquired Hunter Innovations, Inc., for $25 million. Based in Sacramento, CA, Hunter has developed a patented diaphragm seal technology currently licensed by Watts for its backflow prevention product line and a line of...

American Valve. (Appointments).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * American Valve: John Bell III has joined the company as national product manager, and will also serve as western regional manager from his home on the West Coast.

FlowGuard Gold. (Appointments).
June 1, 2002... * FlowGuard Gold has named Jorge Solorio as a piping systems consultant for the California/Mexico border region, including a large portion of northern Mexico. He is the first staff member dedicated entirely to creating demand south of the...

ISM. (Economics).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... * ISM: Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew for the third consecutive month in April, according to the Institute for Supply Management. "The New Orders Index lost some momentum, but it is still strong enough to drive sector growth...

Canadian committee agrees to new certification program. (News: hydronics/HVACR).(National Hydronics Design Standard Committee)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... A special meeting was held in Calgary to continue the development of a certification program for hydronic heating designers and installers, according to J. Richard Peck, chair of the National Hydronics Design Standard Committee. The committee,...

Watsco. (Financials).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... * Watsco completed a $225 million revolving credit facility to replace its existing bank loan agreement. The company executed the new revolving credit facility with a bank group, which is for a term of three years that provides borrowing under...

Watts Industries. (Financials).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... * Watts Industries announced a 5% increase in earnings for the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same time period for 2001. Watts' first quarter earnings were slightly more than $8 million, or $.30 per share. These earnings include costs...

Lennox International. (Financials).(first quarter loss)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Lennox International posted a massive first quarter loss of $248.7 million due to the effects of restructuring changes and a change in accounting rules. Before the accounting changes, the company posted a net income $571,000. Lennox...

Parker Hannifin. (Free Online Resources).(PHconnect)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Parker Hannifin released PHconnect, a free new online resource that enables air conditioning and refrigeration wholesalers to purchase products, review order status, check product availability and track shipments. Parker Hannifin's entire...

Watts Industries. (New Releases).(Literature Room CD-ROM updated)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Watts Industries released its updated Literature Room CD-ROM that features literature from several Watts Industries divisions including Watts Regulator, Watts Brass and Tubular, Watts ACV, Ames Co., Watts Drainage and Watts OEM. To obtain a...

Uponor Wirsbo. (New Releases).(Advanced Design Suite released)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... * Uponor Wirsbo released its Advanced Design Suite, a radiant design software package, that features advanced settings, pressure loss calculators and heating and plumbing catalogs. Wirsbo will continue to offer its current radiant design...

Weiler Corp. (Partnerships).(Prophet 21 Trading Partner Connect)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Weiler Corp. and its Anderson Products Division joined Prophet 21's Trading Partner Connect. Weiler plans to leverage its membership in Trading Partner Connect to assist its distributors in reducing their supply chain costs. The company said...

Fairmont Supply. (Partnerships).(service for OCI Chemical Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Fairmont Supply (Canonsburg, Pa.) established an on-site materials management service to support the operations of one of its customers, OCI Chemical Corp., at OCI's Decatur, Ala.-facility. Fairmont provides storeroom management and...

Clampco Products. (Click On This).(Web site)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Clampco Products has a redesigned Web site with extensive product information at www.clampco.com.

CMD. (Click On This).(web site)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * CMD announces the launch of its updated building product and construction information Web site CMD First Source, www.CMDFirstSource.com. formerly First Source Exchange. CMD First Source combines construction and building product information...

NxTrend Releases BizLinx eCatalog 2.0. (News: technology).(bizLinx eCatalog)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... NxTrend released its bizLinx eCatalog 2.0 product for dealers and distributors that allows users to offer product information to customers all over the world. The eCatalog addresses online sales needs of a dealer or distributor by providing...

Prophet 21 reports strong third quarter results. (News: technology).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Prophet 21 announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2002, reporting a $.32 per share increase over the same time period in the prior year and an $.80 per share increase in net income year-to-date. The company's...

State sales tax streamlining moves forward in 28 states. (News: technology).(Virginia taxes Internet sales)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Virginia has become the 28th state to enact legislation to participate in the Streamlined Sales Tax Implementing States. This historic effort to simplify the collection of sales taxes now includes roughly 55% of the nation's population. As...

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry. (Web Site To Watch).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * The recent redesign of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's Web site at www.charlottepipe.com offers enhanced features including: price sheets in HTML, PDF and Excel file formats; installation and technical manuals, dimensional catalogs, product...

PVF supply chain management--in the real world: the easy savings were made years ago. Now you have to get really clever. (Cover Story).(Cover Story)
June 1, 2002... Supply chain management (SCM) is more than a buzzword. It's become something akin to a theological principle among PVF vendors and distributors. The central question for them is not the existence of God, but whether it is possible to make money...

Things I learned at the Prophet 21 Summit: Supply House Times' editor Jim Olsztynski reports on the Prophet 21 Summit 2002 he attended in Orlando. (Trade Event).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... IT systems specialist Prophet 21 drew some 400 users to its Summit 2002, held April 3-6 in Orlando. The annual conference is aimed at training them in the capabilities of P-21 systems. With more than 100 educational sessions to choose from...

Things I learned at the Institute of Distribution Management: supply house time's associate editor Brian A. Klems reports on the Institute of Distribution Management he attended in Indianapolis. (Trade Event).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... For my first time in Indianapolis, I learned a lot about rampant weather changes, great food service and how to get lost in the city. But mostly I learned how to win at the game of wholesale distribution by managing and setting goals and...

Out with the new: here is a sampling of the products on display at the kitchen/bath industry show April 5-7 in Chicago. (Show Coverage).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... Among the trends in kitchen and bath products are the Victorian look and a retro look reminiscent of Grandma's house. As consumers continue to "cocoon," spending more time at home, they remodel. Some choose to upgrade their surroundings with...

RBI dominator series boilers and water heaters. (Information Showcase).(Advertisement)
June 1, 2002... RBI Dominator Series boilers and water heaters offer BTU sizes from 300 to 2,100 MBH, with thermal efficiencies up to 85%. Proportional firing up to four stages provides built-in redundancy and high turndown for system efficiency. Space-saving...

Emergency water shutoff system. (Information Showcase).(Advertisement)
June 1, 2002... The most effective way to help protect your home from costly water damage. WaterCop[R] is a wireless leak detection and automatic water shut-off system for the home. Designed to protect against water damage from plumbing leaks; sensors detect...

Lead-free drinking water products from Pro-Flo by Tomlinson. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Pro-Flo[TM] product line consists of high-quality, lead-free brass and stainless steel water dispensing components for use in water coolers, water fountains and drinking water stations. These include bubblers, projector heads, self...

RTI systems-radiant heating. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Radiant Heating made easy. Radiant-Trak panels are attached below floors, above ceilings or behind walls to provide radiant floor heating and are suitable for all flooring materials (tile, wood, carpet). ThermalBoard[TM] is a modular radiant...

Bradford White introduces new Millivolt technology. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Bradford White Corp. recently introduced the industry's first line of cordless, commercial gas water heaters. The MAGNUM Series[R] commercial water heaters feature Bradford White's exclusive Millivolt technology, which enables these units to...

Labor saver. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Labor Saver[TM] Fixture Support from Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Figure Numbers 0609 through 0925 have been designed to speed up the installation process by using a one-piece rigid frame, pre-assembled steel construction. This innovative support...

Korky QuietFill Toilet Fill Valve. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Why did the world leader in toilets choose the Korky[R] QuietFill[R] Toilet Fill Valve--it's the technology. TOTO[R] manufactures the most technically-advanced toilets today. That's why it's not surprising to find the Korky QuietFill in TOTO's...

New point-of-use water heating solution. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Stiebel Eltron, the manufacturer of the very dependable DHC series instantaneous point-of-use water heaters is expanding its range by adding two new models with electronic temperature control. Set the knob on the front cover to any temperature...

McGuire's ProWrap insulation. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... ProWrap's seamless design offers a better solution for covering exposed p-trap and supply fixture trim. McGuire's prewrapped design provides the distributor a more cost efficient product that saves the contractor valuable installation time....

GoBidet is practical solution. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... GoBidet is the Adopt a Healthy Habit bidet system that is easily attached to any existing toilet. The need for a personal hygiene system is a priority in any household. The GoBidet is an affordable, practical solution to fill this need. The...

Myson Decor Radiator. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... With four distinctive styles to choose from--vertical, horizontal, column and baseboard--there is a model to complement any style interior. This stunning alternative to mainstream radiators delivers style, quality of construction and a finish...

Myson Select Radiator. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Myson's Select Radiator offers you a wide choice of sizes and types in one complete fully integrated range. Available in three configurations of panels, all complete with factory-fitted grills and end panels, the innovative design coupled with...

EASTMAN's Speed Flex. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... New from EASTMAN[R] is their highly anticipated Speed-Flex[TM] quarter turn stop valve. Featuring an exclusive EZ-Turn full size handle and a brass ball mechanism for effortlessness operation. The valve also has a heavy forged brass body and...

BLANCO. (Information Showcase).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Striking focal point or hard working companion? With BLANCO stainless steel sinks, the answer is both. Choose from over 60 configurations, including drop-in, undermount, module, and farmhouse designs, all backed with a no-hassle limited...

Strom Plumbing by Sign of the Crab. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The building and renovation source for solid brass plumbing fixtures, bath accessories and door hardware. Strom Plumbing by Sign of the Crab distributes a wide range of high-quality solid brass leg tub faucets, shower enclosure sets, lavatory...

New wall hydrant from MIFAB. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... MIFAB Inc. introduces the MHY-50 series of anti-contamination narrow wall hydrants. The revolutionary design makes this the most compact wall hydrant available at 2-5/8". Unique in the design is a 360-deg. swiveling 3/4" FPT inlet, which can be...

Radiant ceiling panels. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Sterling radiant panel ceiling systems are an energy- and cost-saving method of heating and cooling. They are available in three basic types: linear for wall-to-wall installation, modular for installation in standard t-bar ceiling grids, and...

The first name in kickspace heaters. (Information Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Beacon/Morris Kickspace heaters are the space-saving alternative to hot water baseboard. Designed to fit inconspicuously under a cabinet, in the floor, on or in the wall, kickspace heaters are ideal for hard to heat areas such as foyers,...

More cast iron means better performance. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Series 8, with its rugged cast iron construction, offers commercial quality in a residential boiler. With cast iron sections, thicker and deeper than in other leading boilers, the Series 8 offers a multitude of performance advantages,...

Futera II. (Information Showcase).
June 1, 2002... The Futera II, the next generation of innovative, advanced hot-water-supply boilers, provides 85 percent efficiency, noncondensing with industry-leading NOx levels of less than 10 ppm. The Futera II operates a step-by-step cycle of operation in...

Hydrotherm Sabre Boiler. (Information Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Introducing the Hydrotherm Sabre Boiler, with its brushed stainless steel jacket and its all on-top connections. A boiler that is sure to be well received by contractors and homeowners alike. The brushed stainless steel jacket gives an...

SpacePak central air conditioning. (Information Showcase).
June 1, 2002... SpacePak is the ideal compliment for homes using today's modern radiant heating systems. It is a central air conditioning system for homes unable to accommodate conventional systems. Ideal for older "ductless" homes, SpacePak uses flexible...

Beacon/Morris horizontal serpentine hot water unit heaters. (Information Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Beacon/Morris is pleased to offer hot water horizontal unit heaters for residential, commercial and industrial use. With pipe connections from the side, these units are ideal for installation in areas where ceiling space is limited such as...

Airtherm HVAC. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Airtherm fan coils are the smart solution for institutional, commercial and multi-residential heating and cooling applications. Airtherm units are extremely durable with 18-gauge casing standard and the industry's only 14-gauge option. With its...

Fine Stainless Piping Products. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Fine Stainless Piping Products is a master distributor of stainless steel pipe, valves and fittings. Fine Stainless sells only to distributors, selling import and domestic material. ASP Domestic 150#-6M fittings! KOFCO Flanges thru 24"! Plate...

Waterless No-Flush urinals. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... With thousands of installations since 1991, WATERLESS NO-FLUSH[TM] urinals still work completely without water or flush valves! For all high-traffic commercial facilities. The fixtures install to existing 2" waste lines. Dry surfaces improve...

Stainless steel tubular products. (Information Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Dover Tubular Alloys Inc. is a master distributor of stainless steel pipe and tube, exclusively serving metal wholesalers, distributors and service centers. We maintain an extensive inventory of standard and unusual items, allowing us to meet...

PHD pipe hangers & devices. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Your one-stop source for hanger support products, PHD manufactures a wide selection of pipe hangers in various sizes and finishes. Many products are Underwriters Laboratory listed and Factory Mutual approved. Available finishes include...

PHD strut products & accessories. (Information Showcase).
June 1, 2002... PHD Manufacturing offers a wide selection of strut products and strut accessories in several profiles and finishes for applications that include hanging pipe and housing electrical conduit. Available finishes include electro-galvanized,...

New Bradley Pivoting Wall Shower. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Bradley's Pivoting Wall Shower has an industry-unique hinge for easy access to components, saving time on installation and maintenance. All three models have Bradley's exclusive Equa-Flo pressure balancing valve and an adjustable showerhead....

Radiant floor system. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... The Ultra Fin system by MacDuffco Inc., uses aluminum fins to heat wood-frame houses. It was designed to simplify existing models of radiant heating. It uses 5/8-inch O.D. composite tubing installed 3 inches below the floor, through joists....

The world's fastest changeable controls. (Information Showcase).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Erie's revolutionary PopTopTM zone valve design allows you to attach the valve actuator with one hand in seconds. Simply squeeze a button and apply. It's that simple. Offering a complete selection of Zone Valves to meet your needs, PopTopTM...