Supply House Times articles from June 2006

Supply House Times archives from June 2006

"Success With Hispanics" articles draw reader ire.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... I'm normally critical of what I view as hypersensitivity among many people today. Too often what would have been dismissed or ignored in the past is now viewed as a major affront. Having said this, however, I find Ricardo Gonzalez's two-part...

Wiseway Supply.(People On The Move ...)
June 1, 2006... Wiseway Supply (Florence, KY) hired Greg Losey as electrical division manager and Randy Van Buss for outside electrical sales. Most recently, Losey was sales and marketing manager for General Factory Supply. Van Buss formerly was president of...

Rheem Manufacturing Co.(People On The Move ...)
June 1, 2006... Rheem Manufacturing Co. said that Ian Stewart Farwell has accepted the position of president and CEO, succeeding Scott D. Martin, who recently left the company to pursue other business opportunities. A veteran of nearly 30 years with Rheem,...

T&S Brass and Bronze Works.(People On The Move ...)
June 1, 2006... T&S Brass and Bronze Works hired Richard Fahey and Jane VanBergen as marketing product managers and Jack Criswell as business development manager/hose reel products. Fahey, who will oversee products in the foodservice area, had been product...

A.O. Smith Water Products Co.(People On The Move ...)
June 1, 2006... A.O. Smith Water Products Co. announced Charles T. Lauber is the vice president and chief financial officer. He previously served as vice president-global finance of A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co. Lauber succeeds Robert Grussing IV, who was...

NIBCO acquires Consolidated Plumbing Industries.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2006... NIBCO signed a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of Consolidated Plumbing Industries, according to Rex Martin, chairman, president and CEO. CPI manufactures cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing for the North American water distribution...

Engineered Software and Crane Valve North America enter into four-year agreement.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2006... Engineered Software, a provider of software used to design and simulate the operation of fluid piping systems, reached a four-year agreement with Crane Valve North America to produce, market, sell and distribute worldwide Crane's Technical...

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.(People On The Move ...)
June 1, 2006... The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials promoted Lynne Simnick, recently hired as field service representative, to director of Code Support. In other news, Colleen Simnick Salomon, senior writer and editor for IAPMO's...

First Supply LLC.(Dave Bersing promoted)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... First Supply LLC (Madison, WI) said it planned to open a location in Janesville, WI, at 1146 Norwood Rd., in early June, its fourth new facility in 18 months. Service hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dave Bersing was...

Stock Building Supply.(Expansion ...)
June 1, 2006... Stock Building Supply (Raleigh, NC) acquired Efficient Electric, United Electric, United Plumbing, and DSI Inc., four companies under the common ownership of Steve Menzies. Efficient Electric and United Electric are installers of electrical...

Murray Supply.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2006... Murray Supply(Winson-Salem, NC) hosted a retirement dinner for Wilbur Honeycutt in April, attended by sales associates from both the company's Raleigh branch and corporate headquarters, and members of Honeycutt's family. Pictured at the...

Residential building permit activity: Exclusive regional & local market survey.(Statistical table)
June 1, 2006... A SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey MARCH 2006 Region Residential Permits Local Markets +/- ...

Star Supply opens new facility.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2006... The Star Supply Co., New Haven, CT, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its location at 118 Gando Drive. The 165,000-sq.-ft. facility carries more inventory and features an enhanced customer service area and a...

Sloan celebrates with WIT.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2006... As part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, Sloan Valve Co. sponsored a "Caribbean" themed meeting reception during the WIT Annual Distributor/ Vendor Conference in Orlando, FL. WIT, a member-owned buying group, has more than 85 independent...

Conbraco Industries.(Honors, Awards ...)
June 1, 2006... Conbraco Industries said that its president, Glenn Mosack, has been nominated for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. He was nominated for leading Conbraco's efforts to become more efficient, more profitable and more...

The Home DePot.(partnership with Six Flags Inc.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Home DePot and Six Flags have reached an agreement in principle under which The Home Depot will become a Six Flags Corporate Alliance partner. The Home Depot and its Home Depot Supply Division will serve as the exclusive supplier of...

IAPMO and ICC.(International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, International Code Council)(contract)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... IAPMO and ICC: The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International Code Council said that an agreement in principle has been reached on the essential elements of a venture to jointly develop one plumbing...

The Mill-Rose Co.(Product Information ...)
June 1, 2006... The Mill-Rose Co. is offering a catalog describing Clean-Fit Products' line of brushes, abrasives, Teflon[R] sealants and specialty tools with photographs, illustrations and reference information for ordering more than 2,000 products. For more...

American Water Heater Co.(Product Information ...)
June 1, 2006... American Water Heater Co. introduced the third version of its Comprehensive Products Information CD, which offers 636 color and black and white pages of information including product specifications, troubleshooting tips and marketing literature...

Fluidmaster.(Products ...)
June 1, 2006... Fluidmaster introduced its PRO Series[TM] line of 14 products strictly for plumbing professionals. Its PRO Series products feature the most frequently requested performance enhancements, such as brass shanks, quieter operation and no water...

As seen at K/BIS.(products on display at Kitchen/Bath Industry Show)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Kitchen/Bath Industry Show held at Chicago's McCormick Place conference center in April brought together wholesalers, manufacturers, manufacturers rips, architects, interior designers and builders to discover the latest in fixtures,...

Economy Plumbing Supply renovates showrooms.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)
June 1, 2006... Indianapolis-based Economy Plumbing Supply said it has completed extensive renovations on its two HomeStyle showrooms. Among the product lines carried are Villeroy & Boch, Dornbracht, TOTO, Hansgrohe, Link-A-Sink, Brizo, Bain Ultra and Stone...

THG USA.(People On The Move ...)
June 1, 2006... THG USA, importer of luxury bath products, named Scott Triethart regional sales manager, covering the New York, Boston and Chicago regions. He most recently was director of showroom development for Florida wholesaler Broedell Plumbing Supply....

Basco Shower Enclosures.(2005 sales awards)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Basco Shower Enclosures announced its 2005 sales award winners: Dominion Marketing, Timonium, MD, National Sales Representative of the Year, the Celesta Star award and the Chairman's Trophy for Exceptional Sales, eastern region. Cardinal Sales,...

Tasman Sinkware North America.(Rep Update ...)
June 1, 2006... Tasman Sinkware North America said The Rocky Mountain Agency, based in Salt Lake City, for Utah and Idaho, and Burke Agency, of Walled Lake, MI, for the lower peninsula of Michigan, will represent its Oliveri line of kitchen sinks.

Mr. Steam[R].(Rep Update ...)
June 1, 2006... Mr. Steam[R] (formerly Sussman Lifestyle Group) named J.B. O'Connor Co., its manufacturers rep for West Virginia and western Pennsylvania.

MAAX.(Rep Update ...)
June 1, 2006... MAAX announced a strategic partnership with Mega Western Sales of Los Angeles (Gardena), CA, to represent its bathware products in California, Nevada and Arizona.

Julien.(Rep Update ...)
June 1, 2006... Julien, a supplier of stainless steel kitchen equipment, has added three rep firms: Luxury Marketing in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area; Stehr Enterprises for Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland and Delaware; and Hot2Cold for the...

Falcon Waterfree Technologies.(Investments, Partnerships ...)
June 1, 2006... Falcon Waterfree Technologies, manufacturer of waterfree urinals, announced that Capricorn Management, the investment arm of eBay's Jeff Skoll, has completed a major investment resulting in a 25% stake in the privately held company.

Supply New England.(Investments, Partnerships ...)
June 1, 2006... Supply New England (Attleboro. MA) has entered into a partnership agreement with HomePortfolio. a consumer Internet company. HomePortfolio will market Supply New England's seven Kitchen and Bath Gallery snowrooms on its Web site and Supply New...

AF New York.(Iindustrial[TM] faucet launched)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AF New York (New York, NY) has added the Industrial[TM] faucet to its signature line, the DaVinci Collection, which includes bathtubs. fixtures, faucets, bath furniture and accessories. AFNY's DaVinci Collection is designed in New York City and...

Duravit.(Products ...)
June 1, 2006... Duravit introduced Sundeck. a multifunctional spa bath from the Vienna-based design team, Eoos. The 73-inch by 34-inch acrylic bathtub is set in rich wood. It is 18 inches deep and includes a padded, fold-out "relaxation deck." ...

The Geberit Group.(sales and earnings)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Geberit Group reported substantial increases in sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31. Sales were up by 14% in Swiss Francs or by 12.5% in local currencies. Net income increased by 36%. After currency adjustments and in...

PVF manufacturers enjoy soaring 1st quarter financials.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
June 1, 2006... First quarter 2006 financial reports from various public PVF manufacturers reflected the brisk industrial recovery underway throughout most of the United States and Canada. Flowserve Flowserve Corp. reported record bookings and backlog...

Mueller is moving HQ, closing Canada plant.(Mueller Water Products, headquarters)
June 1, 2006... Walter Industries, Inc. announced that Mueller Water Products has selected Atlanta as its new corporate headquarters location. Walter is in the process of transforming Mueller Water Products into a separate, Fortune 1,000-sized, publicly traded...

Texas Pipe & Supply Co.
June 1, 2006... Texas Pipe & has announced the appointment of Arthur E. Shelton III as president.

Harrison Piping Supply Co.
June 1, 2006... Harrison Piping Supply Co. of Michigan has joined the supplyForce network as a PVF member. Harrison is a two-time winner of Balmier-Chrysler's Gold Pentaster award and recipient of Ford Motor Co.'s Q1 Preferred Quality Award. Harrison has been...

Maverick Tube Corp.
June 1, 2006... Maverick Tube Corp. has named Brion Talley as vice president-steel sourcing. He has been in the steel industry for 22 years, most recently as vice president-Steel division with JFE Shoji Trade America in Long Beach, CA.

Steel recycling reached a new high in 2005, with 75.7% of all steel in the U.S. recycled, statistics from the Steel Recycling (SRI) Institute show.
June 1, 2006... Steel recycling reached a new high in 2005, with 75.7% of all steel in the U.S. recycled, statistics from the Steel Recycling (SRI) Institute show. The rate translates to 76 million tons of domestic steel scrap. The automobile is America's most...

Industrial Controls Distributors LLC.
June 1, 2006... Industrial Controls Distributors LLC has unveiled a newly designed Web site www.industrialcontrolsonline.com. This updated Web site has been designed to be the easiest way to find technical information on the leading instrumentation and...

Supply managers foresee strong 2nd half.(economic forecasting)
June 1, 2006... Economic growth in the United States will continue in the second half of 2006, say the nation's purchasing and supply management executives in their spring 2006 Semiannual Economic Forecast conducted by the Institute for Supply Management...

Spirax purchases flow meter firm.(Spirax Sarco Inc. acquires Advanced Flow Technology Co. from AMJ Equipment Corp. )
June 1, 2006... Spirax Sarco, Inc., (SSI) has purchased Advanced Flow Technology Co. (AFTCO) from AMJ Equipment Corp. of Lakeland, FL Following the purchase, AFTCO will be merged into Spirax Sarco's EMCO Flow Systems division, which Spirax acquired in June...

Ferouson buys PVF distributor.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
June 1, 2006... Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, VA) acquired pipe distributor Pipe Products, Inc. from Steve Tino and Steve Kushner. Pipe Products operates six facilities across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and conducts business in three principal market...

29% gain pegged for industrial projects in '06.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
June 1, 2006... As of mid-April, Industrial Info Resources (www.industrialinfo.com) was tracking 5,185 industrial projects in the United States with planned construction starts in 2006. These projects represent $169 billion in project spending. This analysis...

Global steel seen to increase 4.1% in '06.(NEWS: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The British steel forecasting firm MEPS estimates global steel output this year to reach 1,176 million tons, a 4.1% increase over 2005 production. The majority of the steel output improvement will take place in China and India. MEPS...

Growth is good: growth must be part of your business strategy in order to succeed.(ADAMS on PVF Supply)
June 1, 2006... In the movie "Wall Street," the character Gordon Gekko tells us, "Greed is Good." The jury is still out on that one, but on the other hand, all Wall Street analysts will agree that "Growth is Good." In fact, growth is more than good--it is...

Danfoss.
June 1, 2006... Danfoss added Jeff Kernaghan and Scott Mangum to its sales force. Kernaghan joins Danfoss after 16 years as the hands-on owner of a residential air-conditioning contracting business based in northeast Philadelphia. He will cover the Northeast,...

AirAdvice.(appointments )(Tom Baxter, Clair Betteridge, Briana Faris)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AirAdvice expanded its coaching and sales support teams. Tom Baxter is an Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE). He previously served as an environmental scientist for a data company. Clair Betteridge is...

Selkirk Canada.
June 1, 2006... Selkirk Canada named Al Renaud the new manufacturer's agent for the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia after announcing Ron Woolhouse's decision to relinquish his position with the company in April.

Standex ADP.
June 1, 2006... Standex ADP hired Sergio Flores Zamora as a member of its sales department. He will be employed by Standex De Mexico and be responsible for sales in the southwest United States.

Allied Air Enterprises.
June 1, 2006... Allied Air Enterprises announced the retirement of Bill Houser, Eastern regional sales manager. Steve Lembo, formerly Western regional sales manager, will be taking over the position. Cole Mullinax will manage sales in the West.

Sid Harvey Industries.(training and certification program )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Sid Harvey (Garden City, NY) offers a R-410A Safety Training and Certification program that allows its customers to learn about what tools and equipment should be used. It also covers safety standards and fundamentals when installing,...

Lochinvar Corp.(Training ...)
June 1, 2006... Lochinvar Corp. added two KNIGHT Heating Boiler product school classes to the 2006 training calendar on June 27 and July 25. Call 615-889-8900 or visit www.Lochinvar.com for the entire training schedule.

ICOR debuts training program at RSES meeting.(ICOR International Inc.)(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... ICOR International introduced its new training program, "Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration--Retrofit Considerations," at the April meeting of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) chapter in Indianapolis, where the company is...

Fedders Corp.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
June 1, 2006... Fedders Corp. hosted a 12-day, all-expense-paid incentive trip to China, including a tour of its new 92,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art R&D Center in Shanghai. The 101 attendees consisted of distributors, dealers, contractors, builders and...

Carrier.(Award ...)
June 1, 2006... Carrier awarded its Vendor of the Month for May to MEPatWORK.com. The company's carriercareercenter.com is powered by MEPatWORK.com to aid Carrier dealers in finding qualified, talented HVAC employees.

Greenwood Technologies.(Products ...)
June 1, 2006... Greenwood Technologies introduces a series of wood-burning furnaces capable of capturing 85% of the energy [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning launches Dust Bunny contest.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
June 1, 2006... American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning is having its first Dust Bunny Challenge in search of the biggest collection of dust bunnies. Homeowners are invited to win a complete home comfort system featuring an AccuClean[TM] whole-house air...

Taco. Products ...).(Taco. Products ...)
June 1, 2006... Taco Suction Diffuser Rear Strainer Pullout (RSP) is a flow straightening device that provides maximum flow efficiency at the suction inlet of the pump. It reduces space and fitting requirements, and has an oversized body cylinder that ensures...

A/C shipments and air-source heat pumps up in first quarter 2006.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... U.S. factory shipments of unitary air-conditioners and heat pumps by first quarter's end of this year totaled 1,979,988 and were up 19% from January--March 2005. Heat Pump shipments, year-to-date ending in March, totaled 575,270, also up 30%...

Mestek Inc.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
June 1, 2006... Mestek Inc. opened a 94,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing and distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario. With about 80 employees at this location, it is more than twice as large as its previous Canadian facility. It will produce commercial copper fin...

Activant acquired and appoints new president/CEO.(NEWS: TECHNOLOGY)
June 1, 2006... Activant Solutions Inc. announced the completed acquisition of Activant Solutions Holdings Inc. and all its subsidiaries by funds affiliated with private equity firms Hellman & Friedman LLC. Thoma Cressey and IMI Equity from funds affiliated...

Activant Summit Centers on technology.(NEWS: TECHNOLOGY)
June 1, 2006... Activant, a developer of comprehensive enterprise software solutions, held its annual Summit Conference in Las Vegas, March 21-24. The annual event, strictly for wholesale distribution customers, encouraged networking opportunities among...

Joe Lawrence takes the helm at SWA: trade associations are still important because of friendships and education, he says.(Cover story)
June 1, 2006... The business world isn't all that complicated, according to incoming SWA President Joe Lawrence. He's been around the industry for close to four decades, seen good times and bad, but in the end it boils down to the Golden Rule. "Treat people...

Mega Western's mega-rebound: overcoming a huge loss shows their mettle.(REP OF THE YEAR 2006)
June 1, 2006... "More sales calls, on more customers, more often," is the mantra of Mega Western Sales. Based in Gardena, CA, the company employs around 100 people covering a sprawling territory that includes virtually all of California, Nevada and Arizona. A...

Marshall-Rodeno Associated: pulling together: this Rocky Mountain rep firm attributes its success to the teamwork, knowledge and passion of its people.(REP OF THE YEAR 2006)
June 1, 2006... As you enter the Denver headquarters office of Marshall-Rodeno Associated, you are faced with two full-size oars mounted on the wall. "The oars symbolize the importance of all of us working together," says John Rodeno, who co-owns the...

The Home Depot supply: leveraging size to grow larger.(Interview)
June 1, 2006... Executive Vice President Joe DeAngelo discusses Home Depot Supply's market position and goals with SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES. The recent purchase of Orlando, FL-based Hughes Supply marks the largest acquisition ever by The Home Depot, more than...

Supply Chain partner of the month: Association of Independent Manufacturers'/Representatives Inc.(connections)
June 1, 2006... Established: Early 1970s The Association of Independent Manufacturers'/Representatives Inc. (AIM/R) is dedicated to the use of manufacturers reps in the plumbing, HVAC/R, kitchen/bath, waterworks, irrigation and related industries. In...

Manufacturers rep directory 2006.(ALABAMA-GEORGIA)(Directory)
June 1, 2006... ALABAMA A.W. Ferguson Co. Inc. 6470 Spanish Fort Blvd., Ste. D Spanish Fort, AL 36527 (251) 626-0685 Fax: (251) 626-4933 awfco01@aol.com A.W. Ferguson, Pres. TERRITORY/STATES SERVED: AL, MS, FL Panhandle. ...

Manufacturers rep directory 2006.(HAWAII-MINNESOTA)(Directory)
June 1, 2006... HAWAII LN Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 22535 Honolulu, HI 96823-2535 (808) 531-6124 Fax: (808) 945-7442 Lyle Nakamura, Pres. TERRITORY/STATES SERVED: HI. LINES REPRESENTED: Bradford White, Grohe America, Haws Corp., IPS...

Manufacturers rep directory 2006.(MISSISSIPPI-OHIO)(Directory)
June 1, 2006... MISSISSIPPI Jim Davis & Associates 107 Oakvale Florence, MS 39073 (601) 939-4808 Fax: (601) 939-6989 davis42390@aol.com Jim Davis, Owner TERRITORY/STATES SERVED: MS, LA. LINES REPRESENTED: E.L. Mustee &...

Manufacturers rep directory 2006.(OKLAHOMA-OUTSIDE US/CANADA)(Directory)
June 1, 2006... OKLAHOMA Associated Air Systems, LLC 7624 Melrose Ln. Oklahoma City, OK 73127 (405) 495-2100 Fax: (405) 495-2106 bwilliams@icnet.cet Bruce Williams, Pres. TERRITORY/STATES SERVED: OK, AR, IA, NE, KS LINES...

Godwin and Schultz Sales Inc.(Rep Update)
June 1, 2006... John Schultz retired from Godwin and Schultz Sales Inc., the company he founded with Bill Godwin, on March 31, after 30+ years in the plumbing industry, most of which he spent as a manufacturers rep. He started out in the plumbing industry...

A.O. Smith.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2006... A.O. Smith introduced Vertex, a 76,000 BTU power-vent residential gas water heater with 90% thermal efficiency. Vertex was developed by A. O. Smith in partnership with TIAX, LLC, a design engineering firm, as part of a U.S. Department of Energy...

Preferred pump.(acquires Waterways Distribution )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Preferred Pump recently completed an agreement to acquire Waterways Distribution in Chico, CA. Jim Love, founder and owner of Waterways, built up his business in the irrigation industry selling Line Shaft Turbine Pumps, motors, controls and...

Rheem Water Heating honors suppliers.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Rheem Manufacturing's Water Heating Division honored 11 suppliers at its Annual Supplier conference in May. The awards were presented by the Supplier Development department, which was organized in 2002 to forge more effective working...

State Water Heaters.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2006... State Water Heaters recently teamed up with Front Row Motorsports as the primary sponsor of its No. 61 car in the Aaron's 499 Race--part of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series--at Talladega Super Speedway in Alabama. This is the company's first lap on...

Taking off with clean water: Bob Auchinachie learned that a plumbing contractor has to treat water treatment differently in order to succeed.(Company overview)
June 1, 2006... Plumbers know how to fix all types of equipment that need water to flush, flow, circulate, recirculate, pump, heat and cool. For the last few years, we've been championing the plumber who can also "fix" water. What could be a more natural...

Residential water treatment products and installation issues: tips for installing water treatment equipment correctly.(2006 Clean Water Report)
June 1, 2006... Water treatment products encompass a broad array of technologies taking shape across a wide range of configurations. In their simplest form, these products require little to no installation. A pitcher or carafe filter, for instance, is not...

Your drinking water's report card: your customers can better judge their local water quality by taking a look at their annual Consumer Confidence Report.(2006 Clean Water Report)
June 1, 2006... Consumers who obtain drinking water from a municipal source are able to access free information about local water quality conditions simply by contacting their local water utility. The Environmental Protection Agency requires all water...

Water treatment and purification methods: many people find their water too hard, too cloudy, too odorous, too funny tasting, or they have health concerns for themselves and their children.(2006 Clean Water Report)
June 1, 2006... Many people today have become concerned about the quality of their drinking water. A growing number of contaminants are regulated by the government's safe drinking water standards. These contaminants enter water supplies through landfills,...

Tax legislation and elections.(NEWS: AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2006... A variety of tax bills have surfaced in Congress and many of them are of great interest to our industry. The first--in May, Congress passed and sent to the President a measure to extend the favorable capital gains and dividend tax rates. The...

Study to benchmark home water usage.
June 1, 2006... How much water do new homes consume? No one knows for sure, so EPA and six water districts in the West and three in the South plan to find out. The 10 agencies have announced a 33-month study to collect detailed information about how much water...

Can Sarbanes-Oxley limit a wholesaler's pricing?(NEWS: AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
June 1, 2006... An ASA member wholesaler, "ABC Supply," recently contacted Pat O'Connor, ASA's lobbyist in Washington, with a question about Sarbanes Oxley. We thought it would be a valuable exchange to share with Supply House Times readers. The Question...