Supply House Times articles from June 2004

Supply House Times archives from June 2004

Reps & Wholesalers editorial revisited.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I enjoyed Jim Olsztynski's March editorial ("Reps & Wholesalers--Partners, Not Adversaries," page 92) in SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, but as most letters go, there is a "however." I feel the most adversarial area of contention distributors have...

Plumbing teacher says thanks.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I teach plumbing at Suitland High School outside Washington D.C., and would like to say thank you to the manufacturers, the national and metro Washington Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Associations and Ferguson Enterprises for their...

AIM/R reps wrestle with supply chain changes.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Association of Industry Manufacturers Representatives)(Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Piping industry)
June 1, 2004... They have seen the future, and it is parsimonious. Outsiders are asserting themselves into this industry's distribution channel with an obsession to wring out costs from supply chain prices. The PHCP industry's stellar organization for...

Obituary.(Obituary)
June 1, 2004... Kenneth Everett "Ken" Zoeller, 59, vice president of engineering for Zoeller Co., died unexpectedly of a heart attack May 8, while traveling in Taipei, Taiwan on business. He had been employed at Zoeller for 37 years in various capacities and...

Hughes Supply acquires Standard Wholesale Supply.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Standard Wholesale Supply Co)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Orlando, Fla.-based Hughes Supply completed its acquisition of Standard Wholesale Supply Co., a distributor of waterworks, electrical and plumbing products serving the Las Vegas area. The transaction closed May 3 and is expected to be...

Bradford White Corp.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Bradford White Corp. announced all PowerStor Series[TM] Single Wall and Stainless Steel (SS) residential indirect water heaters now offer a limited lifetime tank and heat exchanger warranty. The new policy also covers any water heaters from...

Texas pipe expands stainless facility.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Master distributor Texas Pipe & Supply Co., based in Houston, has expanded its stainless facility to include flanges and fittings. Lee Brown heads the new operation. The company's focus is on 36-inch and smaller welded pipe SCH 5 through Xhvy,...

The Home Depot buys White Cap Construction Supply.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Home Depot entered into an agreement to acquire White Cap Construction Supply, a distributor of specialty hardware, tools and materials with annual sales of about $500 million which targets large- and medium-sized construction contractors....

Southeastern Plumbing Supply partners with Saniflo.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... More than 100 plumbing contractors and tradespeople attended an open house in April at the city counter of Southeastern Plumbing Supply in Salisbury, N.C. The "Counter Day" event was organized on behalf of Saniflo macerating toilet systems,...

Noland Co.(People On The Move)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Noland Co, (Newport News, Va.) named Roger E. (Eddie) Gibbs vice president of sourcing. He joined the company in early 2003 and was named director of sourcing in June. Prior to that, he spent nearly 30 years with Hughes Supply (Orlando, Fla.),...

Cal-Steam.(People On The Move)(Cal-Steam)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Cal-Steam (Hayward, Calif.) appointed Jim Bresnahan to executive vice president. He had been vice president/sales and marketing.

Robinson Supply.(People On The Move)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Robinson Supply (Fall River, Mass.) named Adam Hitchen its Salesman of the Year for 2004. He joined the wholesale firm in 2001 and works in the Reading, Mass., and Rhode Island markets. Also, Harold Rohloff has joined the company and will be...

Ferguson.(People On The Move)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Ferguson (Newport News, Va.) named Gary Williams director of business excellence. Williams joined Ferguson in 1985 as a trainee in Newport News, Va. After moving to Cincinnati to serve as purchasing and operations manager, he was instrumental...

Northeastern Supply.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Northeastern Supply (Baltimore, Md.) raised $5,500 with an "As-Is" sale at its Bel Air, Md., branch to benefit the Empty Stocking Fund, a local charity. Pictured are (left to right): Kevin Kirsch, inside...

Jim Olsztynski.(News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Jim Olsztynski, editor of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, recently addressed Mrs. Murray's fourth-grade class at Central Elementary School in Wilmette, III., on "The History Of Plumbing." He illustrated his comments...

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.(People On The Move)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co, promoted John R. Roberts to national sales manager. He has been with the company since 1992 and most recently was western regional sales manager. He also has 10 years of experience managing manufacturers reps in the...

American Plumber.(People On The Move)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... American Plumber said Bob Marshall has joined the company as eastern regional sales manager. His background includes more than 20 years of sales management in the plumbing and construction industry, most recently with Lasco Bathware. American...

Modern Plumbing Supply.(People On The Move)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Modern Plumbing Supply (New Milford, Conn.) named Robert Santella director of showrooms. He had been director of showrooms at Keller Supply in Portland, Ore. Modern has four showrooms in Connecticut and is looking to expand its presence in New...

Next Plumbing Supply.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Next Plumbing Supply (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) recently opened a 3,000-sq.-ft. showroom in West Palm Beach, Fla. Among its vendors are TOTO Delta, Delta Select, In-Sink-Erator, Alsons, AquaPure, BLANCO, Cuno, Fluidmaster, General Wire, Grundfos,...

Sloan Valve Co.(Bath & Kitchen)
June 1, 2004... Sloan Valve Co. now offers touch-free waterfree urinals. The company uses a proprietary cartridge installed at the base of the urinal, which holds a sealant liquid. The cartridge helps prevent odors from escaping and filters sediment. The...

TOTO enters faucet market.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... TOTO has expanded into the faucet business with the introduction of three lavatory and tub faucet designs to complement its Nexus, Mercer and Baldwin bath collections. "Now everything is TOTO--we have a full collection to make a...

Deschenes Group.(People On The Move)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Deschenes Group (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) appointed Martin Deschenes as CEO and president. He has been president and chief operating officer for the past three years. Jacques Deschenes, who also had held the title of CEO, remains chairman. The...

Sussman Lifestyle.(People On The Move)(Sussman Lifestyle Group)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Sussman Lifestyle Group hired Andrew Hayes as regional sales manager. He will be based in Atlanta and oversee sales in the southern and midwestern states. Most recently he was southern regional manager for I.W. Industries, but he has also...

Basco breaks ground for headquarters addition.(Bath & Kitchen)(Basco Co.,)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Basco, manufacturer of custom shower doors and tub and shower enclosures including Celesta Luxury Glass Enclosures[TM], broke ground in May for a 50,000 sq.-ft, addition to its 65,000-sq.-ft. headquarters in Mason, Ohio. "In addition to...

Moen unveils luxury brand for wholesaler showrooms.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Moen has entered the luxury market with a new brand, ShowHouse[TM], designed for custom builders and high end remodelers who rely on wholesale showroom consultants. The new brand is exclusively wholesale and within that category has limited...

Hansgrohe.(Bath & Kitchen)(showerpanels)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Hansgrohe offers the Pharo Prestige Manual M20 showerpanel, which integrates a fixed showerhead, adjustable handshower and six adjustable hodysprays. It can be mounted flat against a wall or in a corner. The pre-plumbed and pre-assembled...

Axor Starck.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Axor Starck from Hansgrohe has introduced nine products, including three single-lever faucets for vanities or sinks; two single-lever tub fillers; a single-lever bidet water mixer; a single-lever shower tap; and two shower columns. Pictured is...

Danze continues expansion.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Introduced in the United States in 2000, Danze now offers more than 1,000 items in the plumbing products category, New products and enhancements to its line of decorative plumbing, showerheads and bath accessories line were presented at the...

Bach[TM] Faucets.(Partnerships)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Bach[TM] Faucets teamed up with Ferguson (Newport News, Va.) in a promotion exclusive to Fergusun showrooms and personnel. Prizes were awarded based on the number of Bach faucets and accessories sold between May 1 and Dec. 31. More than 185...

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp.(Partnerships)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp. has rejoined the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute after a three-year hiatus. Prior to that, Gerber had been a PMI member for 25 years.

Briggs Plumbing Products.(What's New)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Briggs Plumbing Products has launched a new, improved micro site, www.briggsvacuity.com, featuring its Vacuity Series, to help consumers learn about the products. The site includes an animated toilet illustration that shows how the...

Cuno Inc.(What's New)(product launch)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Cuno Inc. launched four water treatment products at the 2004 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Chicago in April. The SSupreme Series includes two water softeners and two backwashing filter systems built from 316L stainless steel. They feature an...

Eljer Plumbingware.(lavatory launch)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Eljer Plumbingware has added a pedestal lavatory with a 4-inch center to its Tosca bathroom suite. This permits customers to select from a wider range of faucets. The new pedestal sink is offered in white and biscuit.

LuxeHome.(Event)(LuxeHome)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... LuxeHome at Chicago's Merchandise Mart will participate in the Fine Design Residential Furnishings Show[TM] during the NeoCon[R] World's Trade Fair June 14-16. Kitchen and bath fixtures will be among the product categories featured.

Hand showers offer profit potential.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... In an effort to boost profitability and sales for wholesalers, Alsons is encouraging showroom salespeople to suggest hand showers as an add-on sale to the basic showerhead. Hand showers can be used to wash pets or water plants, among other...

Manufacturing purchasers are upbeat about 2004.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
June 1, 2004... Economic growth in the United States will strengthen in 2004, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in their 67th Semiannual Economic Forecast issued in April. Expectations for 2004 are encouraging in both the manufacturing and...

Steel exec says industry is undergoing "a revolution".(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(chief executive officer David Sutherland)
June 1, 2004... The president and CEO of IPSCO Inc. says his company and other steel makers in North America are witnessing structural changes to the steel industry that can be likened to a revolution. Speaking to share-holders at the company's annual meeting,...

U.S. carbon steel pipe & tube import: annual and year-to-date from January-March 2004.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
June 1, 2004... U.S. Carbon Steel Pipe & Tube Imports Annual and Year-To-Date From January--March 2004 Total Carbon and Alloy Pipe & Tube YTD 2003 YTD 2004 % Change % Change (In...

Anvil names Hurley sales & marketing VP.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Anvil International Inc.,)(Matthew Hurley )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Matthew Hurley has joined Anvil International as vice president of sales & marketing. Hurley had spent the last 11 years with Watts Industries, most recently as the vice president of sales for Watts Regulator. He will be located at the...

VMA sees stagnant valve shipments.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Valve Manufacturers Association )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... U.S. valve manufacturers expect a 0.6% increase in industrial valve shipments during 2004 over last year. Dollar volume is projected at $3.18 billion, a slight increase over last year's estimated $3.16 billion total. Data is in current dollars,...

Tolco.(PVF Product News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... TOLCO, a brand of NIBCO, has developed an in-line longitudinal brace attachment for bracing against sway and seismic disturbances (photo). The one-piece design allows swivel in only one direction. Circle 251

American Valve.(PVF Product News)(American Valve Inc.,)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... AMERICAN VALVE announced immediate availability of bronze and brass valves certified to ANSI/NSF standards 61.8 and 61.9 for restriction of lead and other contaminants. The firm also said it has become the first company to offer a complete...

Warren Alloy.(PVF Product News)
June 1, 2004... WARREN ALLOY is now stocking top-shelf, approved, chrome moly WP 11, WP 5 and WP 9 butt weld fittings, and F 11, F 5 and F 9 flanges. Circle 253

Trane accessory heaters recalled.(Hydronics/HVACR)(U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission announced a recall on about 37,000 Trane and American Standard brand accessory electric heaters. There have been four reported wall thermostat fires resulting from overheating of the wiring in the...

ARTI studies primary-flow chillers.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Institute released a final report on a research project entitled, "Variable Primary Flow Chilled Water Systems: Potential Benefits and Application Issues," to study the energy use and economic...

Coleman[R].(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Coleman[R], part of York International's Unitary Products Group, hosted a meeting for seven of its dealers and members of the trade press on April 1-2 at its headquarters in Wichita, Kan. Attendees had a chance to view the Coleman mobile unit...

Carrier acquires automated logic.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Carrier Corp. announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Automated Logic Corp., a manufacturer of building automation and control systems primarily for HVAC and energy management applications. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The...

Steril-Aire Inc.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Steril-Aire Inc. released a "Unit Ventilator UVC Kit" that controls mold and airborne diseases in classrooms. Each kit contains one UVC Emitter[TM] and power supply, plus all the hardware components needed to retrofit a unit ventilator with...

York reports first quarter results.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... York International Corp. reported an improvement from last year of 8.2% in 2004 first quarter sales, which were $939 million. Income from operations was $4.9 million and there was a net loss of $4.2 million, or $0.10 per share, for the first...

Lochinvar[R] Corp.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Lochinvar[R] Corp. introduced package water heater and boiler systems that can be delivered to a job site piped and ready to install. When a water heater from the company is paired with a Lock-Temp tank from the company, the package system is...

Honeywell.(Price Increase)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Honeywell announced a price increase, effective May 14, on refrigerant R-22 and all refrigerant blends used as R-12 replacements in all U.S. wholesale orders. Prices increased 15 cents per pound for 30-pound and 50-pound packages and by 5 cents...

Gemaire Distributors.(Expansions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Germaire Distributors (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) added a PROSTOCK store in Jacksonville, Fla. The grand opening attracted nearly 200 visitors including a number of vendors, such as Rheem Air Conditioning Division[R], PROSTOCK, Metal Shop Inc.,...

Glacier-Cor.(Expansions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Glacier-Cor, a manufacturer of efficient, rigid cellulose evaporative cooling pads, has updated its production facilities to ensure consistent two-week delivery of its products. Its facilities are in Fort Myers, Fla., Phoenix and Monterrey,...

United CoolAir Corp.(Expansions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... United CoolAir Corp. expanded its distributor base in northeast Texas to include Texas AirSystems (Irving, Tex.), which will distribute in the Dallas and Ft. Worth markets.

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute.(Expansions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute announced a name change and new scope for its Air Filters Product Section to include manufacturers of ultraviolet light treatment equipment. The new name is Air Filtration and Ultraviolet Light...

Reflectix Inc.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Reflectix Inc. reported a 67% increase in first-quarter sales over the same period last year. The company offers duct insulation, duct liner, pipe wrap and standard insulation and in January introduced a new natural fiber duct liner.

Intellidyne LLC.(Financial News)(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's grant)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Intellidyne LLC said it received a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for IntelliCon[R], the company's energy-saving devices for residential and commercial heating and cooling systems. The $85,000 grant, to...

The National Oilheat Research Alliance.(Events And Training)(National Oilheat Research Alliance )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The National Oilheat Research Alliance is releasing training videos for employees at the organization's work sites. Video titles include: How to Respond to a No Heat Call"; "The Proper Way to Tune Up an Oilheat System"; "Fuel Oil Delivery"; and...

The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society.(Events And Training)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society will host several educational sessions during its annual conference to be held Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Westin Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The sessions cover topics such as: how to prevent or...

Danfoss and Johnstone Supply (Portland, Ore.) have launched a Scratch & Match[R] contest, in which all contractors buying Danfoss components at participating Johnstone stores receive a lottery-style scratch-off ticket.(Promotions And Partnerships)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Danfoss and Johnstone Supply (Portland, Ore.) have launched a Scratch & Match[R] contest, in which all contractors buying Danfoss components at participating Johnstone stores receive a lottery-style scratch-off ticket. Winners receive...

Lennox Industries.(Promotions And Partnerships)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Lennox Industries is launching the "Lennox Home Comfort Makeover[TM] Contest," which began May 15 and runs through Aug. 31. The company is searching for the most uncomfortable home in North America. The winner will receive a home comfort and...

Trane.(Promotions And Partnerships)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Trane announced it will offer a leak-tight warranty on its complete line of HCFC-123 centrifugal chillers. Under the warranty, the chillers will emit 0.5% or less of HCFC-123 refrigerant annually or Trane will replace the refrigerant for free....

Cimatec Environmental Engineering Inc.(Promotions And Partnerships)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Cimatec Environmental Engineering Inc. announced Rogers Supply (Champaign, III.) has selected the new HEPA Class[TM] AirCleen 1500 one-inch electronic air cleaner as its exclusive offering in the indoor air quality product category. It also...

Affiliated Distributors.(Pipe-Valves-Fitting)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Affiliated Distributors recognized Red Man Pipe & Supply (Tulsa, Okla.) and Central States Industrial Supply (Omaha, Neb.) as the group's Highest Overall Growth PVF distributors in 2003. Highest Overall Participation awards, recognizing the...

Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Service Corp.(Pipe-Vales-Fitting)(acquirral of Imes Engineering)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Service Corp. has acquired Imes Engineering, a Baton Rouge, La.-based engineering company, lines will operate as a business unit of CWFCC. Imes provides technical services to the chemical and refining industries in...

Flowserve Corp.(Pipe-Valves-Fitting)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Flowserve Corp. named Wyatt International, headquartered in Birmingham, England, as its agency of record to lead the company's brand re-launch. Wyatt International will lead the strategy to distinguish Flowserve as a "branded house" that...

Victaulic Co.(Pipe-Valves-Fitting)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Victaulic Co. has reformatted its Field Assembly and Installation Instruction Pocket Handbook into three distinct manuals: I-100 (IPS and metric-size carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and PVC pipe products); I-300 (AWA-size products for...

N. Merfish Supply Co.(Pipe-Vales-Fitting)(purchasing)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... N. Merfish Supply Co. announced the purchase of Mitsui Tubular Products Inc.'s domestic line pipe assets, along with the assets of Line Pipe Center Inc., also known as Pipe Exchange. Pipe Exchange specializes in the distribution of line pipe...

IPSCO Inc.(appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... IPSCO Inc. has named Vicki Avril as senior vice president and CFO. She has 30 years of financial, treasury, and accounting management experience, including 23 years in the steel industry.

A.I. Mcdermott Co.(Web Sites To Watch)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A.I. McDermott Co. unveiled a new feature on its Web site, www.mcdermottpumps.com. It now has a "Find Your Local Dealer" section where users can find local professional contractors installing the products and equipment the company distributes.

Controlled Energy Corp.(Web-based Training)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Controlled Energy Corp., a supplier of energy-efficient tankless hot water heaters, recently launched Internet-based training at www.tanklessuniversity.com. It will educate members of the trade on combustion air and amperage requirements,...

Quality Service Contractors and EPL for Residential.(Web-based Training)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Quality Service Contractors and EPL for Residential are offering an expanded Web-based advanced training program to QSC members. State-of-the-art business, marketing and operational training will be delivered through the Web site of EPL for...

Grey Wolf Systems Inc.(People On The Move)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Grey Wolf Systems Inc. hired Steve Monks as a marketing representative. He worked at NxTrend Technology for 14 years.

Vormittag Associates Inc. (VAI).(New Software)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Vormittag Associates Inc. (VAI) announced the release of System 2000 Enterprise Express, designed for small- and medium-sized businesses. It combines VAI's System 2000 Enterprise Software with the new IBM eServer i5 platform. The new eServer i5...

Hodges Supply saves time with updated technology.(Technology)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Hodges Supply has streamlined and improved daily tasks, including quoting, order processing, and customer service through its technology platform. The PHCP wholesaler is based in Pontiac, Mich. "In the past, we hand wrote each quote and priced...

Mid-Coast Electric Supply grows with new software.(Technology)(Mid-Coast Electric Supply Inc., )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Mid-Coast Electric Supply Inc., an automation and electrical distributor based in southern Texas, has rapidly expanded its presence in recent years and now has five locations with 75 employees. The company says its recent installation of...

Bradley Corp.(Technology )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Bradley Corp. has added an online tool to its Web site, www.bradleycorp.com. It gives users the ability to design a virtual restroom featuring the Frequency[TM] Lavatory System and accessories. The online software offers 10 different room...

Fisher Manufacturing Cop.(Technology)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Fisher Manufacturing Co. has a redesigned Web site, www.fisher-mfg.com, with easier navigation tools and a virtual catalog. The company's products, components and replacement parts are all in clearly identifiable sections. Searches can be...

The unusual R-123 story: although the EPA found that use of this refrigerant would contribute to virtually zero damage to the earth's ozone layer, it has scheduled R-123 for phaseout in 2015.(Wheeler on HVACR)(Enviornmental Protection Agency)
June 1, 2004... I don't know if you sell the stuff or not (R123). Its only application is as a refrigerant for large centrifugal compressors, and primarily those manufactured by Trane. But the history and eventual demise of this interesting refrigerant (an...

The arsenic rule: how plumbers can tap into the market of new technologies.
June 1, 2004... It's been three years since the Environmental Protection Agency adopted a rule for arsenic in drinking water to be at a level of 10 parts per billion (ppb) or lower, and the water community has been busy developing technologies to meet this...

It's always something ...: new ground water contaminants to be aware of.
June 1, 2004... Arsenic. Lead. Mercury. Pesticides. Legionella. E. coli. We re all familiar with these contaminants that have been found, at one time or another, in our drinking water. Some at dangerous levels. Various consumer groups, environmental groups and...

Buyer aware: third-party testing and certification takes the guesswork out of choosing water treatment equipment.
June 1, 2004... If concerns over what's in a glass of water have grown rapidly in the past decade, then it's no surprise that the number of water treatment devices on the market should be just as expansive. Want a simple water filter? There are more than 2,500...

Eliminating chlorine from drinking water: while chlorine is a common disinfectant, too much residual chlorine can be the difference between 'good' water and 'bad' water.
June 1, 2004... For hundreds of years, the conventional wisdom has been to treat water centrally and pipe it to its users. This brings up several challenges. In many areas of the country, a significant challenge exists in dealing with the definition of...

Nurturing professional growth: offer training and development opportunities to retain quality people.(Hurst on Employee Management In A Small Business)
June 1, 2004... Recruiting and hiring quality employees is no small task. But in truth, it's only the beginning. Retaining those potentially high performing employees is often an even larger challenge. And, it's a challenge that can easily be overlooked in...