Supply House Times articles from June 2005

Supply House Times archives from June 2005

Supply chain execs bare souls to AIM/R.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Association of Independent Manufacturers'/Representatives)
June 1, 2005... "We need you," said Jeff Clyne, president of plumbing/HVAC for Orlando, Fla.-based Hughes Supply, to some 270 manufacturers reps attending this year's 33rd Annual Management Conference of the Association of Independent...

WIT members tell of record year.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(WIT & Co. )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... At its annual distributor/vendor conference held in Dallas in March, WIT & Co. reported that 2004 was another record year in sales and rebates. According to Chris Lute of Portsmouth, Ohio-based Lute Supply, WIT & Co. president, distributor...

Jacuzzi Brands agrees to sell Eljer.(LATE-BREAKING NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Jacuzzi Brands entered into an agreement to sell its Eljer Plumbingware business to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, a private investment firm. The transaction is expected to close by the end of Jacuzzi Brand's third quarter ending July 2....

The Keeney Manufacturing Co.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: The Keeney Manufacturing Co. sponsored a "Pigs on Parade" fundraising event in conjunction with WIT & Co.'s annual vendor/member conference in Dallas. Members were sent plain white piggy banks to decorate in...

Supply New England.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Supply New England (Attleboro, Mass.) presented its Manufacturer Of The Year award to Burnham Hydronics. Pictured, left to right, are Jamie Reardon and David Corcoran of Supply New England; Tom Fitzgerald,...

Omni honored.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Omni Honored: Hubbard/HOLDRITE presented an award to buying group Omni Corporate Services Ltd. for its outstanding sales performance at the Omni spring meeting earlier this year in Marco Island, Fla....

AIM/R.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2005... AIM/R: Dottie Ramsey, president of the American Supply Association and president/COO of Modern Supply, Knoxville, Tenn., enjoyed a lighthearted moment with Scott Franz, publisher of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, at the annual conference of the...

Watts Water Technologies' first quarter sales up 18%.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Watts Water Technologies reported sales of $219 million for the first quarter ended April 3, up 18% vs. the same period last year. Net income for the quarter was $12.4 million, or 37 cents per share, which includes a net loss from discontinued...

Affiliated distributors.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Affiliated Distributors hosted its annual Plumbing Division Spring Network Meeting in Dallas in March. Wayne Pipe & Supply, based in Fort Wayne, Ind., and Wool Plumbing Supply, Sunrise, Fla., received awards...

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2005... A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. offers the 2081REPL Transition Supply Stop, which connects to the 3/8-inch outlet of any supply stop. This valve can be used instead of replacing a stop that will not positively shut off. It works with "frozen" supply...

Ferguson Enterprises.(People On The Move ...)(appointment of Ron Kern)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, Va.) appointed Ron Kern general manager of Southern California. Most recently he was president and general manager of the company's San Diego location. Also, Tom Fieweger was named waterworks area...

W.A. Roosevelt Co.(People On The Move ...)(appointment of Todd Eber)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... W.A. Roosevelt Co. based in La Crosse, Wis., named Todd Eber president. He joined the company in late 2001 as vice president of sales and marketing. Before joining W.A. Roosevelt, Eber was director of marketing for the Delfield Co. of Mt....

Bosch Power Tools.(People On The Move ...)(appointment of Frank Carroll )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Bosch Power Tools, a division of the Robert Bosch Tool Corp., appointed Frank Carroll president, Bosch Power Tools North America. He has been with the company for more than 17 years. Prior to Bosch Power Tools, Carroll led the company's Rotary...

The Haws Corp.(People On The Move ...)(appointment of Scot B. McLean)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Haws Corp. named Scot B. McLean vice president of sales. He has more than 27 years of executive experience in sales and marketing within the safety products industry. His background includes 15 years of sales, sales management and general...

Roth Industries' North American Division.(People On The Move ...)(appointment of Brian Coyne )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Roth Industries' North American Division promoted Brian Coyne to national sales manager. He had been regional sales manager/East Coast. The company offers double wall tanks and radiant and plumbing systems.

Lenox.(People On The Move ...)(Promoted Bob Heisner to company president)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... LENOX promoted Bob Heisner, formerly vice president of marketing, to company president. He succeeds Bill Burke, who has been promoted to group president of Newell Rubbermaid's North American Tool Group. Heisner has been with the company two...

Controlled Energy Corp.(People On The Move ...)(Appointed Kent Nichols as national wholesale director)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Controlled Energy Corp. hired Kent Nichols as national wholesale director. Nichols has more than 15 years of experience within the plumbing industry. He formerly worked for CUNO.

Noland Co.(Financial News ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Noland Co. (Newport News, Va.) reported net income of $3.2 million for the first quarter ended March 31, up 51% from last year's period. Sales of $138.9 million were 13% above last year's quarter. Plumbing sales were up 14% and air conditioning...

J.H. Larson Co.(Expansion Acquisitions ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... J.H. Larson Co. a wholesale distributor of electrical, plumbing and HVAC products based in Plymouth, Minn., has opened a branch in Hayward, Wis., at 10562 N. Town Industrial Park Road. The phone number for the branch is 715-934-2707 and fax is...

MIFAB.(Expansion Acquisitions ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... MIFAB has acquired the rights to the Quendal product line of fabricated stainless steel floor drains, trench drains, floor troughs and piping product, which will be marketed under the MIFAB name.

Security Supply Corp.(Events, Donations ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Security, Supply Corp., Selkirk, N.Y., hosted its third annual Training Day May 7th, bringing together representatives from 14 manufacturers and 83 Security Supply associates from the wholesaler's 12 branches. Also, Security Supply employees...

Wiseway Supply.(Awards ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Wiseway Supply, (Florence, Ky.), honored two companies as 2004 Plumbing Manufacturer Of The Year: Charlotte Pipe & Foundry was named in the large tier category and Keeney Manufacturing was named in the small tier category. Also, Progress...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2005... Worly Plumbing Supply, mentioned in the Addendum to the Premier 150 in May SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES page 18, is based in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit www.worly.com.

Sloan Valve Co.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2005... Sloan Valve Co. offers Optima[R] scrub sinks, hand washing sinks and sink fixtures for healthcare facilities. Constructed from 14-gauge Type 304 stainless steel, the scrub sinks are available in single, double or triple models that utilize...

Taco.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2005... Taco has introduced a Differential Bypass valve to control excess water in zone valve systems. The valve is installed between the discharge of the pump and before the pump inlet, usually on the system return. The valve uses an adjustable...

Brizo signs designers to help DIFFA.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS)(Brizo faucet)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Premium faucet brand Brizo signed six fashion designers to support a project that will raise money for DIFFA--the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. Michael Kors, Nicole Miller, Todd Oldham, Patricia Field, Isabel Toledo and Tory Burch...

Basco opens Chicago area distribution center.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Basco has opened a shown room/distribution center for its glass shower enclosures in Wood Dale, Ill., that offers its "Single Source Solution." Basco's installers pre-measure for the shower door or enclosure, order the product, schedule an...

Delta Faucet Co.(People On The Move ...)(Appointed Vasken Altounian as executive vice president of sales and marketing)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Delta Faucet Co. announced that Vasken Altounian has rejoined the company's U.S. operations as executive vice president of sales and marketing. He has been president of Delta Faucet Canada since April 1999. Senior Vice President of Sales...

Technical Concepts names Vresics president/ceo.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Technical Concepts, LLC appointed Jack Vresics as president and chief executive officer )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Jack Vresics has been named president and chief executive officer of Technical Concepts, LLC, designer and manufacturer of touch-free, automated product systems used for hygiene and odor control in non-residential washrooms. Prior to joining...

Alsons' shower products win five ADEX awards.(News: Bath & Kitchen)
June 1, 2005... Alsons Corp. received five ADEX (Award for Design Excellence) awards for its shower products The award honors product design of furniture, fixtures and finishes marketed to the design trade. Alsons' new 1508K classic-designed wall bar system...

Technical Concepts.(People On The Move ...)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Technical Concepts announced three new sales territory managers and a new member of the marketing team. Mike Dunlap joined the Midwest Region as product category manager, responsible for the state of Wisconsin. He previously was co-owner of...

In-Sink-Erator.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: In-Sink-Erator was presented with the Governor's Export Achievement Award during the 41st annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference. The company has exported products such as food waste disposers and...

Jacuzzi reports sales and earnings increases.(News: Bath & Kitchen)
June 1, 2005... Jacuzzi Brands reported net earnings of $7.5 million, or 10 cents per share, for the second quarter ended April 2, up 27.1% vs. the same period in 2004. Net sales of $337.6 million were up 1.4% compared with the 2004 second quarter. Sales of...

Home Depot to close 15 EXPO Design Centers.(News: Bath & Kitchen)
June 1, 2005... While reporting its first quarter results, The Home Depot announced its intent to dispose of its interest in the underlying real estate of 15 EXPO Design Center stores. At some point in the future, these stores will close. Also, the company...

Hansgrohe posts 28% sales gain, aims to top $100 million in 2005.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Hansgrohe reported that its revenues in the United States grew to $82.6 million in 2004, a 28% increase over the previous year. The company hopes another strong sales gain in 2005 will push it past the $100 million milestone, according to Chris...

Briggs Plumbing Products.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Briggs Plumbing Products recently invested in key management appointments in an effort to manage its growth in North America. Don Tracy was named chief financial officer and vice president of finance. Tracy has worked in a number of financial...

Manufacturers remain confident about 2005.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
June 1, 2005... Expectations for 2005 remain high as 72% of manufacturing executives surveyed by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) in its biennial economic "Report on Business[R]" forecast revenues to be greater in 2005 than in 2004. However,...

IPSCO first quarter sales soar.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... IPSCO announced first quarter sales of $746 million, a whopping 55% increase over the $483 million reported in 2004's first quarter. Net income rose from $31.3 million to $154.3 million in the same period. The huge revenue gain reflected...

Northwest Pipe.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Northwest Pipe was named to supply about $14 million worth of welded steel pipe to L.H. Woods & Sons of Vista, Calif., for the Del Dios Reline Pipeline No. 4 project for the San Diego Water Authority. The order will cover about 22,400 feet of...

Ferguson boosts integrated supply unit.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... As reported in Late Breaking News in May SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, Newport News, Va.-based Ferguson Enterprises signed an agreement to purchase the assets of Full Service Supply (FSS), headquartered in Latrobe, Pa. FSS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of...

Chicago's Columbia Pipe & Supply delivers a load of pipe to a new $15 million training center opened by UA Local 597 in Mokena, Ill.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Chicago's Columbia Pipe & Supply delivers a load of pipe to a new $15 million training center opened by UA Local 597 in Mokena, Ill. UA 597 is the country's largest pipefitter union, with almost 9,000...

Steel Recycling hits 25-year high.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Steel Recycling Institute (SRI) announced that the recycling rate for the world's and America's steel remained at 70.7% in 2004. However, total tons of steel recycled increased by more than 7.2 million tons. "Over 76 million tons of...

Missouri pegged as Industrial building hotbed.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Some $11 billion in spending has been identified for more than 186 projects in the planning stage, according to Houston's Industrial Information Resources (IIR). The vast majority, 77%, will go toward power plant construction, repairs and...

Affiliated Distributors.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Affiliated Distributors presented awards for "Greatest Overall Growth" to A.P. Supply Co. (Texarkana, Ark.) and Houston-based Piping and Equipment at its annual PVF Division Spring Network Meeting in Dallas,...

Penn State study says U.S. steel industry on the mend.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
June 1, 2005... A study by Dr. Timothy Considine of The Pennsylvania State University reveals a stronger, leaner North American steel industry is emerging from significant restructuring and consolidation. The report, commissioned by the American Iron and Steel...

Cohen forms utility division.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Cohen Industrial Supply Co. )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Cohen Industrial Supply Co. (Houston) has formed a new Utility Division to serve the regional underground construction market in Texas, according to Leslie Cohen, president. "This is now a focus of our business and a logical extension of the...

EISI opens new branch.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Eastern Industrial Supplies)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Eastern Industrial Supplies, based in Greenville, S.C., opened its newest branch in Cartersville, Ga., April 4. It was Eastern's third new branch opening in the past 16 months. The company's strategic plan is to open a new branch every two...

Coping with today's pricing pressures: different customers and different situations demand different prices.(Adams on PVF Supply)
June 1, 2005... Downward pressure on prices is something PVF supply houses deal with every day. Thanks to the Web, PVF prices are more transparent than ever before. Customers shop around. They have a pretty good idea of vendor prices, competitor prices and...

Radfest West.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Radfest West, hosted by the Radiant Panel Association, was held in Denver April 26-27 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center and included a Radiant Basics class taught by Ted Lowe, a RadNet Live roundtable breakfast with topics such as Low Mass...

Grundfos Pumps Corp.(TRAINING)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Grundfos Pumps Corp. host an HVAC product and system training session designed for HVAC and hydronics distributors and dealers Aug. 10-12 at the Grundfos Technical Institute in Olathe, Kan. The training will focus on sizing and selection, real...

Burnham Hydronics.(TRAINING)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Burnham Hydronics announced its Home Heating Team seminars can be customized for both contractors and distributors. The courses are taught by Glenn Stanton, who specializes in hydronic applications and troubleshooting, and Ron Beck, who focuses...

Rheem Mfg. Co., Air Conditioning Division.(TRAINING)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Rheem Mfg. Co., Air Conditioning Division redesigned its HVAC training program, "The Training Network[TM]: Tools For Success," formerly known as the Learning Center[R]. The new network will introduce programs throughout 2005, including courses...

Dan Holohan.(TRAINING)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dan Holohan, supply House TIMES columnist and industry expert, will be hosting two seminars on troubleshooting steam and hot water heating systems. The seminars will be held in Independence, Ohio, July 19, and Brighton, Mich., July 20. Both are...

Replacement of CFC chillers slower than expected.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)
June 1, 2005... An estimated 33,300 chillers were still using chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants in 2004, after almost 3,000 were converted or replaced, according to a survey by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI). The use of CFCs was...

Selkirk.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)
June 1, 2005... Selkirk announced Metalbestos[R] has incorporated the 5- by 8-inch size conversion kits and co-linear products to the Direct-Temp[R] Direct Vent product line. Other new additions include: co-linear accessories for direct vent fireplace inserts,...

Luxaire.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)
June 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Luxaire distributors and dealers have participated in a series of Luxaire-sponsored Make-A-Wish[R] nights at minor league ballparks. Participating distributors include: Solar Supply (Lake Charles, La.), ABCO...

RBI Water Heaters.(People On The Move ...)(Bob Witt appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... RBI Water Heaters named Bob Witt North American training manager. He has worked for RBI for more than three years as southern regional manager, and began his career in the copper boiler industry in 1966 as a swimming pool service manager. He...

Hays Fluid Controls.(People On The Move ...)(Albert G. Juhl appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Hays Fluid Controls announced Albert G. Juhl will become president Aug. 1. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has been division controller since 2003 and will replace Joe Warner, who has been president since 1986. Prior to joining the...

Neuco.(Charity ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Neuco, a master distributor of HVAC controls, will sponsor two furnaces for HARDI's Habitat for Humanity volunteer efforts during the annual Jimmy Carter Work Project taking place throughout Michigan in June. The company will also send...

Honeywell.(Charity ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Honeywell donated VisionPRO[TM] touch screen programmable thermostats to 22 Rebuilding Together projects, which revitalize homes for low-income homeowners. These projects culminated during National Rebuilding Day on April 30. The company is a...

York[R].(News: Hydronics/HVACR)
June 1, 2005... York[R] introduced the QuietDrive[TM] System to its 13 SEER Affinity[TM] Series air conditioner. The new technology contributes to sound power levels as low as 65 decibels. It utilizes a swept-wing fan design, an isolated compressor...

Danfoss Flomatic Corp.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)
June 1, 2005... Danfoss Flomatic Corp. received approval from the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research at the University of Southern California for the 8-inch RPZ and DCV. The DCV double check has a flange-to-flange lay-length...

Hart & Cooley.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)
June 1, 2005... Hart & Cooley introduced the Rezzin[TM] Model RZ16 Ceiling Diffuser, with a round design and removable multi-size collars. It is made of high-strength polymer resin, an alternative to traditional metal diffusers. It is equipped with an integral...

Meier Supply.(Certification And White Paper ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Meier Supply (Johnson City, N.Y.) is now offering regional testing of HVAC/R technicians as a coalition partner of North American Technician Excellence (NATE)--an independent, third-party certification source for technicians. Meier Supply has...

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI).(Certification And White Paper ...)
June 1, 2005... The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) published a consumer brochure and white paper titled, "Facts about Humidifiers and Mold." These are available for free download at www.ari.org.

Refrigeration Sales Corp./Bryant Northern Ohio.(Events ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Refrigeration Sales Corp./Bryant Northern Ohio hosted an open house and trade show May 12 after it completed the move of all three business entities under one roof in Valley View, Ohio. Before that, it operated out of three different locations...

Colonial Commercial Corp.(Awards ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Colonial Commercial Corp. announced its subsidiary Universal Supply Group was selected as Honeywell's Building Controls Systems 2004 Distributor of the Year. Honeywell chose N.J.-based Universal Supply Group because of its strong year-over-year...

HVAC Excellence.(Awards ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... HVAC Excellence granted accreditation to: Lively Technical Center in Tallahassee, Fla., Ivy Tech State College in South Bend, Ind., Berks Career Center in Leasport, Pa., North American HVACR Training Center in Redlands, Calif., Clovis Community...

Gem Plumbing & Heating.(Awards ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Gem Plumbing & Heating, a contracting firm based in Lincoln, R.I., was honored by AirTime500[R] as its Training Company of the Year during its expo in Anaheim, Calif., in March. AirTime500 is an organization for residential HVAC contractors in...

Mincron hosts user conference.(News: Technology)(Mincron SBC Corp.)
June 1, 2005... The 2005 Mincron Users Conference, held April 10-14 at the Shelter Pointe resort in San Diego presented an overview of the company's newest technological developments interspersed with general trends in the industry, and the economic outlook....

Activant Solutions.(Acquisition ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Activant Solutions announced it acquired substantially all of the assets of The Systems House, a technology provider for distributors primarily in the automotive aftermarket and office products industries. The automotive aftermarket and...

Hercules Chemical Co.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Hercules Chemical Co. said its newly designed Web site details 100 of its chemical products and has a database with answers to technical questions, It also includes quick access to MSDS and spec sheets, as well as contact information on each...

Schier Products Co.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Schier Products Co. announced its new Web site--www.schierproducts.com--offers down-loadable catalog pages, product submittals, product installation and operation and maintenance guides. It also provides an ongoing source for sales distribution...

Amtrol.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... AMTROL created a new Web site, www.amtrol.com, which features its lines of business: water treatment technologies, water systems solutions, engineered products, hydronic technologies and cylinders. The site includes new graphics; a...

Easy Street.(Software News ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Easy Street announced its accounting/dispatch software, Total Office Manager[TM], was featured in the April/May issue of CPA Technology Advisor, which reviews and rates accounting software. It was reviewed in six categories: Learning Curve,...

Engineered Glass Products.(Awards, Honors ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Engineered Glass Products was honored for "Best New Bath Product" by voters at the 2005 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas for its Thermique[TM] towel warmer. The towel warmer was chosen over 120 other products on display in the New...

Basco.(Awards, Honors ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Basco was named one of the top 10 "Growth Companies" by the Cincinnati USA Partnership, the regional economic development initiative supported by the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. Basco was recognized for investing nearly $5 million...

Delta Faucet Co.(Training ...)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Delta Faucet Co. said it has been approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a registered provider of Continuing Education Units for the architectural community. The Delta Faucet CEU program, which includes two courses, launched...

Blanco.(Products ...)
June 1, 2005... BLANCO is offering a new booklet that provides step-by-step suggestions on choosing a kitchen sink, which the company says is the most frequently used area in the kitchen. The booklet includes a checklist to help make the right selection based...

Mr. Steam.(Products ...)
June 1, 2005... Mr. Steam has introduced the AromaSteam steamhead and accompanying line of aromatherapy oils. The new steamhead is equipped with a reservoir to provide even flow and distribution of steam and aromatherapy oils. Finishes include polished chrome,...

Falcon Waterfree Technologies.(Products ...)
June 1, 2005... Falcon Waterfree Technologies offers a single-piece mounting bracket for urinals to replace traditional two-piece brackets for urinal installations. It is constructed of high-grade treated steel. The mounting-hole pattern matches popular urinal...

Ideal Standard.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Ideal Standard, the European business unit of American Standard, introduced the Moments collection at the ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, earlier this year. Moments covers all elements of the bathroom, including ceramics, furniture,...

Ferguson branch designs unique hydronics promotion.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2005... One of Ferguson Enterprises' branches in Washington, D.C., worked with several manufacturers and its own resources to produce a promotional hydronics heating equipment jigsaw puzzle. The idea to create the puzzle came from Carl Anderson,...

EDOS Manufacturers' Reps: getting big fast: this small rep firm had to grow up in a hurry, and they've done so without sacrificing the personal touch.(2005 Manufacturer Rep of the Year)
June 1, 2005... I remember this agency's namesake, Ed Os, from nay early days in the industry. He came across as a good guy who took time to befriend big shots and little people alike a natural-born sales personality. In many ways, he was the quintessential...