Supply House Times articles from May 2004

Supply House Times archives from May 2004

Wheeler is right about HVAC contractors.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Jim Wheeler's column in the February issue of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES ("The Ionic Breeze: Their Success, Our Failure," page 54) on our industry's failure to get contractors to sell anything extra struck a chord with me. I've been in the HVACR...

Reps & wholesalers editorial appreciated.(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Just a quick word of thanks for Jim Olsztynski's editorial "Reps & Wholesalers--Partners, Not Adversaries" (SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, March 2004, page 92). He did a beautiful job of summarizing what is going on and how to proceed going forward. ...

Ferguson.(People On The Move)(Michael L. Grunkemeyer, John Stegeman)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Ferguson announced the appointment of Michael L. Grunkemeyer to director of business development for Wolseley plc, based in the United Kingdom. Grunkemeyer's office will remain at Ferguson headquarters in Newport News, Va. Grunkemeyer...

Consolidated Supply Co.(People On The Move ...)(appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Consolidated Supply Co. (Portland, Ore.), a privately held plumbing and waterworks wholesale distributor, announced the following personnel changes: John Cobb was appointed waterworks sales manager. Most recently he was manager of the company's...

Dan Holohan to keynote ISH North America.(News; International Sanitation and Heating)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Dan Holohan, renowned author, guru and booster of the U.S. hydronic heating industry, and columnist for SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES and other magazines, will be the keynote speaker at ISH North America on Oct. 14 in Boston. He will also address the...

Affiliated Distributors honors four plumbing wholesalers.(News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Affiliated Distributors hosted its annual Plumbing Network Meetings in Tempe, Ariz., in February and presented awards to four plumbing wholesalers. Columbia Pipe & Supply of Chicago and Ideal Supply of Las Vegas were honored for highest...

Noland Co.(People On The Move)(Marian S. Henry, Linda M. McElroy)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Noland Co. (Newport News, Va.) named Marian S. Henry manager of training and development in the Human Resources division and Linda M. McElroy as employee communications coordinator. Henry joined the company in 1997 as employee communications...

First Supply Group.(People On The Move)(Brian R. Donarski)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... First Supply Group (Madison, Wis.) named Brian R. Donarski corporate controller. He had been accounting manager at Meriter Health Services.

Bradford White Corp.(People On The Move)(Chuck H. Cook, Robert E. Dolan)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Bradford White Corp. announced the retirement of Chuck H. Cook, who held the positions of regional sales manager, assistant to vice president/marketing and internal sales manager during his 29 years with the company. Robert E. Dolan has been...

Affiliated Distributors.(People On The Move)(Maura Wheeler)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Affiliated Distributors named Maura Wheeler marketing manager. For the last seven years Wheeler was director of development for the American Supply Association.

NAW/DREF.(People On The Move)(National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, Distribution Research and Education Foundation)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... NAW/DREF: The Distribution Research and Education Foundation of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors named Adam J. Fein, president of Pembroke Consulting, to a second four-year term as DREF Fellow. In other news, DREF elected its...

Cobra Products' Speedway Division.(People On The Move)(David Burritt)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Cobra Products' Speedway Division has hired David Burritt for its outside sales team, to work from its Bridgeport, N.J., headquarters. Burritt has more than 25 years of industry experience. The company manufactures drain cleaning machines and...

MECHdata.(People On The Move)(Kelly Wassing)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... MECHdata, an e-staffing solutions firm, hired Kelly Wassing as a member of its findMEP Executive Recruiting research team.

Residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(A Supply House Times Exclusive)
May 1, 2004... A SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey February 2004 Region Residential Permits Feb. 04 YTD 04 +/- vs. 03 WEST...

Obituary.(News)(Charles N. Prudames)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
May 1, 2004... Charles N. Prudames, 64, vice president of sales for Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., died April 4 in Montgomery, Ala., after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He joined the company in 1984 as a regional manager following a successful career in...

Quality Sales Inc.(Rep Update)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Quality Sales Inc., based in Vancouver, Wash., was named "GROHE Rep of the Year" for 2003. According to GROHE, this sales award recognizes outstanding performance in sales, service and support of its programs. Pictured left to right: Jeff Noll,...

Creative Bath Sales.(Rep Update)(Richard "Buddy" McMahon)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Creative Bath Sales, a manufacturers rep firm in the decorative plumbing industry, has hired Richard "Buddy" McMahon as its metro New York rep. He has been working in the plumbing industry since 1970. In addition to working for distributors, he...

Shook Manufactured Products appoints representatives.(Rep Update)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The following manufacturers reps now represent Shook Manufactured Products, including "Digi-Cool" digital refrigeration system analyzers and REMS German pipe-working tool products: >> Charles Gosling at Blackwater sales serving Georgia,...

Hughes Supply.(Acquisition, Expansion ...)(Hughes Supply Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Hughes Supply (Orlando, Fla.) opened a Mega-Center in Miami. This consolidated location for all of Hughes' branches in the Miami area houses six product lines--fire protection, water and sewer, water systems and irrigation, plumbing,...

Next Plumbing Supply.(Acquisition, Expansion ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Next Plumbing Supply (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) opened its second branch earlier this year in West Palm Beach, Fla. The 16,500-sq.-ft. facility includes a 3,000-sq.-ft. showroom. The wbolesaler's headquarters facility is 22,000 sq. ft. Marc...

Watts Water Technologies.(Acquisition, Expansion ...)(Taizhou Shida Plumbing Manufacturing Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Watts Water Technologies acquired the 40% equity interest in Taizhou Shida Plumbing Manufacturing Co. Ltd. that had been held by its former joint venture partner, Yuhuan County Cheng Guan Metal Hose Factory. Watts Water Technologies now owns...

Plumberex Specialty Products.(Financial, Legal News ...)(Plumberex files bankruptcy case)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Plumberex Specialty Products. based in Thousand Palms, Calif., filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California in April.

Wolseley plc.(Financial, Legal News ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Wolseley plc (Reading, England) attributed the "outstanding" performance of its North American Plumbing & Heating division, which includes Newport News, Va.-based Ferguson, primarily to its focus on specific market sectors and to its driving...

WIT & Co.(Events ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... WIT & Co. held its 30th anniversary meeting in Dallas in March, drawing more than 580 distributors and vendors. First-time attendees included Rosen Supply, Perry Supply and Dealers Supply.

The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating.(Events ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Canadian Institute of Plumbing, and Heating drew more than 6,000 visitors to CIPHEX Ontario 2004, its trade/consumer show and conference in Toronto in March. The CIPHEX West 2004 trade show/conference is scheduled for Nov. 2-3 in Calgary,...

SPS Co.(Events ...)(Suburban Plumbing Supply Co. )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... SPS Co. (Minneapolis) participated in the annual "Water's Off" program to aid low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners in the Twin Cities' metro area. The wholesaler opened its St. Louis Park and St. Paul locations on April 17 so that...

Bradford White.(News)(Bradford-White Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Bradford White is sponsoring the Philadelphia Soul, an expansion team this season in the Arena Football League. The company was corporate host of the Soul's nationally televised inaugural game and will sponsor the 2004 season. Pictured left to...

Reed Manufacturing Co.(News)
May 1, 2004... Reed Manufacturing Co. The 300PD Power Drive is an electric-motor-driven power drive for up to a 2-inch diameter pipe, conduit and rod/bolt stock. It rotates the pipe while cutting, threading, and reaming operations are performed. The basic...

Danby refrigerators and American Forests.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Danby refrigerators and American Forests have teamed up for the project "Artists For A Cool Planet," in which 10 renowned artists create original paintings and photographs to be reproduced on refrigerator doors. For each Danby Art Cooler[TM]...

Swanstone celebrates 40th anniversary.(Bath & Kitchen)(Swan Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Swan Corp., also known as Swanstone, is introducing new solid surface products and running several promotions in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Dealers, retailers and installers will have a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas that...

Bradley Corp.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Bradley Corp. said its new Frequency[TM] lavatory system has been installed at the Indianapolis Zoo in the main gate restrooms. The three-station Frequency offers multiple heights for handwashing, including a lower ADA-compliant sink.

Opella and JB Products form distribution agreement.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... JB Products became the exclusive North American distributor for Opella's line of basket strainers, disposal wastes, drinking dispenser faucets and plumbing accessories effective May 1, Opella said. The Opella product line will be marketed...

Hansgrohe.(Bath & Kitchen)(Hansgrohe Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Hansgrohe received three awards for the Raindance handshower including the KB Award from Woman's Day Specials Kitchen & Baths magazine, the Award for Design Excellence (ADEX) from Designer Journal, and the Good Design[TM] Award 2003 from the...

Price Pfister.(People On The Move ...)(Price Pfister Inc.)(Vinny Lupenski appointed )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Price Pfister named Vinny Lupenski vice president of sales and marketing of the Field Sales Division, serving the new construction, plumbing wholesale and two-step markets. He has worked for Black & Decker, Price Pfister's parent company, for...

Brass Craft.(People On The Move ...)(Larry Griffin appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Brass Craft appointed Larry Griffin channel manager/wholesale. He will serve as a liaison between the company's sales and marketing organizations, launch new products and programs and create and implement promotional strategies. Griffin has...

Delta Faucet Co.(People On The Move ...)(Sal Parente appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Delta Faucet Co. named Sal Parente director of new construction, including residential and national builder accounts. His 10-years of experience in the building products industry includes a stint as national sales manager and director of new...

Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath.(Awards, Recognition ...)(Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath Inc.)(Lowe's Companies Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath was named 2003 Supplier of the Year in the home decor category by Lowe's Cos., in recognition of Jacuzzi's customer-focused product development and sales and profit contribution growth, Lowe's said, Jacuzzi was designated...

GROHE.(Awards, Recognition ...)(Michael Donehey appointed)(Grohe America Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... GROHE named Michael Donehey, northeast regional sales manager, "GROHE Man of the Year" for 2003. He also recently earned membership in the company's Al Corwin President's Club. Pictured, left to right are: Bob Atkins, GROHE president; Michael...

KWC America.(Awards, Recognition ...)(KWC Faucets)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... KWC AMERICA is sending three kitchen and bath designers to Switzerland, birthplace of the KWC faucet. The winners of the all-expense paid trip, Pietro Giorgi and Ellen Cheever of Giorgi Kitchens & Designs in Wilmington, Del., and Penny Chin of...

Re-Bath LLC.(Awards, Recognition ...)(rites, ceremonies and celebrations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Re-Bath LLC, which custom manufactures acrylic bathtubs, shower bases and wall surround systems to fit over existing fixtures, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The company has introduced finishes, a style of simulated the wall,...

Delta Faucet Co.(Awards, Recognition ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Delta Faucet Co. unveiled Brizo[TM], its new premium faucet brand, during a fashion show that featured live models at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show held in Chicago in April. Delta said Brizo will replace its current Delta Selectr line and will...

Sloan Valve Co.(Awards, Recognition ...)
May 1, 2004... Sloan Valve Co. has introduced the G2 Optima Plus[R] battery-powered Flushometer Retrofit Kit. It is designed to eliminate detection errors caused by lighting conditions and reflective surfaces and also saves installation time with minimal need...

Hank Darlington.(Awards, Recognition ...)(National Kitchen and Bath Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Hank Darlington, columnist for SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, industry consultant and writer, was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the National Kitchen & Bath Association on April 1, 2004 in Chicago, just prior to the Kitchen/Bath industry Show. Patricia...

The alluring spa.(Bath & Kitchen Forum)
May 1, 2004... It's a fact... life just gets busier and crazier by the minute. For more and more Americans, the shower is an oasis, providing an escape from the pressures and stresses of everyday life. While relaxing in a tub or whirlpool bath sounds...

EISI commits to caring for others at home & around the world.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc.)
May 1, 2004... Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc. (EISI), an industrial PVF distributor with six facilities in the Southeast, is a company committed to much more than turning a profit. Motivated by the religious faith of its leader and associates, the company...

AGC demands steel relief.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Associated General Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Associated General Contractors of America adopted a resolution at its annual convention in Marcia seeking "equitable adjustment of fixed-price con tracts to compensate contractors for the unprecedented rise in steel prices. AGC was prompted...

Plastic trends.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... "Perfect Fit" injection-molded large diameter DWV fittings are available in sizes 4-in. through 12-in. All have molded-in pipe stops to facilitate proper insertion and solvent welding. The Perfect Fit DWV fittings come with triple certification...

Orion fittings.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The company has introduced an electro-fusion joining system to join its poly vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) acid waste pipe and fittings. Orion also offers mechanical joint and socket fusion systems. Circle 253 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

ITC to continue foreign pipe investigation.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(United States. International Trade Commission)(United States. Department of Commerce)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) determined on April 16 that there is a reasonable indication a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of certain circular welded carbon quality line pipe from China,...

Survey finds industrial buyers back in business.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Thomas Industrial Networks February Industrial Purchasing Barometer (IPB) Survey found that 82% of industrial buyers are either proceeding cautiously or "back to business as usual" with regard to purchasing in the current economic environment....

ITT Industries.(Engineered Process Solutions Group )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... ITT Industries has announced a series of name changes. Its old Engineered Valves Group has been renamed the Engineered Process Solutions Group (EPSG). However, the old Industrial Group has adopted the Engineered Valves Group name. Under its...

Northwest Pipe Co.(contracts)(ShawCor Ltd.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Northwest Pipe Co. has reached agreement to be the exclusive dealer for ShawCor Pipe Protection's proprietary Pritec extruded PE coating for large diameter water transmission lines.

GF Piping Systems.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... GF Pining Systems was named a recipient of one of Intel's 2003 Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement Awards. The company was recognized for its efforts in supplying Intel with thermoplastic piping systems.

The Phoenix Forge Group.(Appointments ...)(Mark McIntosh )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Phoenix Forge Group has appointed Mark McIntosh sales and marketing manager of the Group. He joined Phoenix in 2002 with 12 years of PVF sales experience, and had since been sales manager of Capitol Manufacturing Co. while assisting with...

DWV Casting Co.(Appointments ...)( William Vollmar appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... DWV Casting Co. named William Vollmar, former manager of grooved products at Star Pipe, its national sales manager. William Hemphill has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing. DWV is based in Houston and has a complete line of NH...

Underground Solutions, Inc.(Underground Solutions Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Underground Solutions, Inc. has received the "Innovative Product of the Year Award" of its Fusible PVC from the North American Society for Trenchless Technology. The market for this product in trenchless includes directional drilling,...

The Flowserve Corp.(Appointments ...)(Thomas Pajonas)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Flowserve Corp. named Thomas Pajonas president of the Flow Control Division, reporting to C. Scott Greer, chairman, president and CEO. Pajonas succeeds George Shedlarski, who retired April 30. Previously, Pajonas was senior vice president...

Armstrong Pumps.(Appointments ...)(Armstrong Pumps Inc.)(David Elliott )(Bruce Van Nus)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Armstrong Pumps named David Elliott managing director--global operations. He had been general manager at Stackpole Ltd., a multi-national automotive component manufacturer. He will be based at Armstrong's Toronto headquarters. Bruce Van...

Velan.(Appointments ...)(Sean Meehan)(Scott Moreland)(Velan Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Velan named Sean Meehan manager of its new VelNorth distribution center soon to open in Williston, Vt. Also, Scott Moreland joined Velan as U.S. product manager for the API-6D ball valve line. He will work out of Houston.

A.I. McDermott Co.(Events ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A.I. McDermott Co. (Oshkosh, Wis.) drew more than 300 contractors, suppliers and employees to its 59th annual dealer meeting in February. Seminars covered changing code requirements for on-site westewater and storm water management, the use of...

The North Central Wholesalers Association.(Events ...)
May 1, 2004... The North Central Wholesalers Association. created by a merger of the Central Wholesalers Association and Michigan Association of Distributors, will meet at Maumee Bay Resort & Conference Center, Maumee, Ohio, June 14-15. For information, call...

Quality Service Contractors.(Events ...)(Hodes Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Quality Service Contractors held a charity golf tournament March 4 in Scottsdale, Ariz., that raised $6,115 for an aviation program that benefits physically challenged children and youth. Hodes Co., a manufacturer and distributor of plumbing...

Red Jacket Water Products/ITT Industries.(Promotion ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Red Jacket Water Products/ITT Industries is offering a sales incentive program: "Be An All Star." Dealers who buy Red Jacket pumps and/or tanks between March 1st and Sept. 24th can earn prizes. Call Red Jacket at 315-253-8616 to obtain...

Masco Corp.(Education & Training ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Masco Corp. is offering access to its noncredit, Web-based professional development programs to its employees across North America through Masco University, created in part by Michigan Virtual University. The system provides a catalog of online...

The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating.(Education & Training ...)(Corporate Strategies Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating is offering an advanced Inside Sales CD that contains three courses: Pricing, The Complex Sale, and Quantifiable Value Added Selling, created for CIPH by Corporate Strategies Inc. It also includes a...

The ASA Education Foundation.(Education & Training ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The ASA Education Foundation released "Customer Service: The Path to Higher Profits a Guide for Employees in Wholesale Distribution." Exercises in the workbook encourage employees to recommend how the principles and techniques they are learning...

CFC chillers still in use; new legislation proposed.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Chlorofluorocarbons)
May 1, 2004... Manufacturers of chillers used for comfort cooling in buildings replaced or converted 2,585 units that use chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants during 2003, leaving an estimated 36,200 chillers still using them. CFCs were banned from...

DOE ends challenge to 13 SEER standard.(Hydronics/HVACR)(United States. Department of Energy)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Department of Energy agreed to end a challenge against the January court ruling, that stopped it from replacing the 13 SEER standard with a less stringent 12 SEER standard. The 13 SEER will offer 30% more energy efficiency and will go into...

Danfross Flomatic Corp.(Hydronics/HVACR)
May 1, 2004... Danfoss Flomatic Corp. is now offering the Sylax series Butterfly Valves in 2-inch through 24 inch sizes, designed for water supply, HVAC, and general industries. Both the wafer and lug styles can be provided with a 10-position locking lever...

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC.(Hydronics/HVACR)
May 1, 2004... Mitsubishi Electric HVAC released the latest edition of the Mr. Slim[R] split ductless heating and cooling systems catalog with new product information and new application photography. The catalog features the new Line-Hide[TM] lineset cover...

Aqua-Therm LLC.(Hydronics/HVACR)
May 1, 2004... Aqua-Therm LLC, a division of Comfort Heat Systems, debuted at the 2004 World of Concrete show in Orlando, Fla. held Feb. 17-20. The company featured its radiant heating system products, Nordic[R] cast iron boilers for all fuels and Nordic[R]...

Siegenthaler to teach hydronics seminars.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... John Siegenthaler, a well-known teacher, software developer and writer for Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer--sister publications to SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES--is teaching "Modern Concepts For Hydronic Heating Design," a seminar sponsored by BNP...

Fedders HVACR.(Pricing ...)(Fedders Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Fedders HVACR, a division of Fedders Corp. announced a price cut of up to 25% on their 12 SEER central air conditioning products. The products include all cooling only and heat pump condensing units from 1.5 to 5 tons.

York International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group (UPG).(Pricing ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... York International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group (UPG) announced a 2% price increase on selected residential and light commercial products, accessories and Source 1 parts. York said it resulted from recent commodity cost increases and was...

Hart & Cooley.(Brand Integration ....)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Hart & Cooley, parent company of American Metal Products, has integrated the Ward Industries and AMPCO brands. The Ward Industries brand offers ductwork accessory products for the residential and commercial HVAC market. The AMPCO brand features...

Comfort Systems USA Inc.(People On The Move ...)(Norman C. Chambers )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Comfort Systems USA Inc. announced Norman C. Chambers resigned his roles as president, chief operating officer, and director to accept a senior position in a different industry. "Norm Chambers brought excellent experience and leadership to...

The Canadian Hydronics Council (CHC).(Codes And Standards ...)(Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Canadian Hydronics Council (CHC) gained support from the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) after appealing a decision by the Standing Committee on Houses to not reference the CSA B214 Installation Code for Hydronic...

Burnham Hydronics.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Burnham Hydronics kicked off its "traveling show" in March with receptions in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Colorado. About 150 wholesalers and contractors attended each of the premieres. Wholesalers can schedule the traveling show to...

NxTrend Technology.(Achievements And Expansions ...)(NxTrend Technology Inc.)(Microsoft Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... NxTrend Technoloev announced it earned Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for software products. The program provides recognition to companies built on the Microsoft[R] platform.

Aperum.(Achievements And Expansions ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Aperum added PDA Warehouse, a new mobile application, to its TakeStock software for distributors. The new addition enables distributors to use handheld PDAs to collect and access information throughout the warehouse in real time.

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association now has an online version of the PHCC ToolBox catalog. It features safety programs, PHCC apprenticeship/HVAC training courses, a cross connection manual and the National Standard...

The Build.com Building and Home Improvement Network.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(Hansgrohe Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Build.com Building and Home Improvement Network announced that Hansgrohe, Inc. has entered into an agreement to participate in the HomeBuilding.com and KBSource.com marketing and communication programs.

Correction.(Technology)(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2004... The Web site for Management Information Systems Group Inc. www.misg.com, was incorrectly identified in the Cutting Edge: Warehouse Management feature published in the March 2004 issue of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES (page 54). MISG offers e-commerce,...

Small supply house grows with custom technology.(Technology)(Bender Plumbing Supplies)
May 1, 2004... Connecticut wholesaler Bender Plumbing Supplies has learned that a customized technology solution enables it to maintain the high levels of customer service instituted by company founder Jack Bender as it continues to grow. The wholesaler,...