Supply House Times articles from May 2006

Supply House Times archives from May 2006

Wholesalers, manufacturers, reps: don't miss this opportunity!(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
May 1, 2006... June 12-13 savvy people from our industry will be gathered together in Lake Lanier Island, GA, to discuss important human resources issues: how to find, train and retain p-h-c workers. One workshop will focus on women in the plumbing industry....

Ferguson acquires more wholesalers.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
May 1, 2006... Newport News, VA-based Ferguson acquired Indiana Plumbing Supply Co., Carson, CA, which does business as The Plumbers Warehouse, on March 10, and Alamo Pipe and Supply, a plumbing distributor based in Ruidoso, NM, on March 13. The Plumbers...

Noland opens location in Gulfport.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Noland Co., Newport News, VA (a subsidiary of WinWholesale, Dayton, OH), announced in late March that it had opened a location in Gulfport, MS, to provide local services to plumbing and air conditioning contractors involved in Mississippi's...

Obituaries.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
May 1, 2006... * Willard Allen Speakman III, 67, of Greenville, DE, died suddenly in Antigua, British West Indies, on April 11, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He received his B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1960, then completed his...

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

Network '06 and ISH North America coming to Chicago in September.
May 1, 2006... The American Supply Association and the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors National Association are once again joining forces for Network '06, scheduled for Sept. 26-30 at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago. James Bradley...

Correction.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Correction notice)
May 1, 2006... Correction: Ferguson (Newport News, VA) named Stan Allen regional manager for the combined Northwest/Mountain region. We regret that we ran the wrong photo with this news, which was reported in April SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, page 12. The photo...

A.Y. McDonald acquires Cambridge Brass.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
May 1, 2006... A.Y. McDonald's acquisition of Cambridge Brass was completed April 3, between McDonald and Masco Corp., which has owned Cambridge Brass since 1992. Founded in 1905, Cambridge Brass manufactures water works service brass valves and fittings...

A.O. Smith acquires GSW/American Water Heater Co.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A. O. Smith Corp. said it completed its acquisition of GSW, a Canadian-based manufacturer of water heaters and building products with 2005 sales of about $520 million (U.S.), for about $340 million in cash. This acquisition enhances A. O....

Founding family regains control of Conbraco Industries.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A management team led by members of the company's founding family--President Glenn Mosack, Executive Vice President Cal Mosack and Vice President of Marketing Carole Mosack Lee--completed a management buy-out of the valve manufacturing company...

Wolverine Tube honors rep.(NEWS: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
May 1, 2006... ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Wolverine Tube Honors Rep: Patrick Patton U.S. sales manager/wholesale products, Wolverine Tube presented (left to right) Dave Schopp, Frank Leone, Keith Holland and Bob Williams of Leone-Green & Associates...

Ferguson.(appointment of Peter Condon )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Ferguson (Newport News, VA) promoted Peter Condon to area logistics manager for the West Coast. He will be responsible for overseeing the Richland, WA, Mira Loma and Stockton, CA, distribution centers centers along with the new branch warehouse...

Murray Supply Co.(People On The Move ...)
May 1, 2006... Murray Supply Co. (Winston Salem, NC) hired Charlie Szymborski and Dan Wilkinson to fill outside sales positions at its Charlotte branch. Wilkinson has served as an outside sales representative and Szymborski has worked as a technical sales...

Summit Electric Supply.(People On The Move ...)
May 1, 2006... Summit Electric Supply (Albuquerque, NM) hired Drew Ott, formerly a regional vice president with Hughes Supply (Orlando, FL), as vice president of sales. He joined Hughes as a branch manager in 1992 and had been responsible for all of Hughes'...

Affiliated Distributors.(People On The Move ...)
May 1, 2006... Affiliated Distributors (King of Prussia, PA) named Sean Kenny director of member relations for its Electrical Supply Division and Maura Wheeler was promoted to director of communications. Prior to joining A-D, Kenny spent 16-1/2 years at...

A.O. Smith Corp.(appointment of Patricia K. Ackerman, Kenneth J. Maciolek and Jane M. Sanford)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A.O. Smith Corp. announced the following executive appointments: Patricia K. Ackerman, vice president and treasurer; Kenneth J. Maciolek, vice president, associate general counsel, and assistant secretary; Jane M. Sanford, vice president-global...

Allison Sales & Marketing.(People On The Move ...)
May 1, 2006... Allison Sales & Marketing, a manufacturers rep firm based in Clemmons, NC, hired Jerry Arrowood to service North and South Carolina. Most recently he was with Canplas. Arrowood has more than 20 years of experience in the industry.

W.W. Grainger.(People On The Move...)
May 1, 2006... W.W. Grainger, a Chicago-based industrial distributor, named James T. Ryan president. He joined the company in 1980 in its product management area and has held many executive positions in the company including president of the parts business,...

Water Quality Association.(People On The Move ...)
May 1, 2006... Water Quality Association elected as its president Nell J. Desmond, CWS-VI, of Pentair Water. He will serve a one-year term. Desmond has been a member of WQA since 1988 and most recently served as vice president.

Robert Bosh Tool Corp.(People On The Move ...)
May 1, 2006... Robert Bosch Tool Corp. appointed John Surane president of Skil Power Tools. He had been senior vice president of sales, North America for the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. He joined Skil as a sales associate in 1991, became a district manager, and...

Watts Water Technologies.(appointment of Bill Tracey)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Watts Water Technologies appointed Bill Tracey to the position of western regional sales manager for Watts Wholesale Plumbing and Heating Products. He has more than 20 years of experience in the plumbing industry. He has served as a regional...

Thermadyne Industries.(People On The Move ...)
May 1, 2006... Thermadyne Industries promoted Paul Minter to director of sales, specialty markets. He had been national business manager. Thermadyne, which offers cutting and welding products, recently formed a Specialty Markets group by combining its...

Perfection Corp.(appointment of Olivier S. Braquet )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Perfection Corp. appointed Olivier S. Braquet to head its export sales expansion efforts. Part of the ELSTER-AMCO worldwide group of companies, Perfection operates plants in Madison, Geneva and Harpersfield, OH; as well as a subsidiary plastic...

Security supply honors branch managers.(Highest Growth in Operating Profit)(Highest Sales Percentage Growth)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Security Supply Corp., Selkirk, NY, recently gathered the managers of its 12 branches located throughout upstate New York and western Massachusetts. The managers meet twice a year to review accomplishments and challenges, focus on goals and...

Morrissey, select spec sales announce merger.(Morrissey Associates merged with Select Spec Sales)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Tim Morrissey, president of Morrissey Associates, and Patrick Murphy, president of Select Spec Sales, announced the merger of their respective agencies effective April 3, to become Midwest Spec, LLC. Pictured, left to right, is the...

Your other warehouse.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)
May 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: On the showroom floor, SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES enjoyed a booth visit with Your Other Warehouse (Baton Rouge, LA). From left to right: Ed Jimenez, national account manager; Tippy Thomassie, inside sales manager;...

The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)
May 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (K/BIS) held at Chicago's McCormick Place in April gathered more than 900 exhibitors and thousands of attendees from around the world, focusing on the latest trends and...

Elkay Manufacturing Co.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)
May 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Elkay Manufacturing Co. was presented with the Crystal Vision Award at K/BIS in recognition of corporate commitment to improving housing for low-income families and rehabilitating facilities in...

The Home Depot[R] to acquire home decorators collection.(NEWS: BATH & KITCHEN)
May 1, 2006... Home Decorators Collection (HDC), which offers catalog and online sales of home decor merchandise, will become part of Home Depot Direct, the direct-to-consumer division of The Home Depot. Home Depot Direct provides home improvement and decor...

Franke Consumer Products.(retirement of Thomas I. Smith)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Franke Consumer Products announced the retirement of Thomas i. Smith, a 20-year veteran with the company who most recently served as president of the company's Kitchen Systems Division. He began his career with the company as vice president of...

Blanco America.(appoitment of Don Faquhar and Amy Larson )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Blanco America has named Don Faquhar logistics and supply chain distribution manager. He had been serving the company as operations manager since 1996. Also, Amy Larson has been named to the newly created position of senior product manager. She...

Kohler.(appointment of Run Pace and Ralph Howard )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Kohler promoted Run Pace to president Kohler Kitchen and Bath Americas. He will lead the newly formed K&B Americas organization. He is responsible for operations and business performance of Plumbing Americas (Kohler and Sterling brands), Robern...

National Kitchen and Bath Association.(People On The Move ...)
May 1, 2006... National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) named Edward S. Nagorsky general counsel and director of legislative affairs. He will join the staff of NKBA June 1. He has served as a legal counsel for the association since 1983.

Delta.(ADEX Award )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Delta won a gold ADEX Award for its Simply PUR[R] Water Filtration System. Products are judged based on their form and function. The faucet offers a three-stage filtration system installed below the sink. "The product provides consumers with...

Murray Supply Co.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Murray Supply Co. (Winston-Salem, NC) hosted the April American Society of Interior Designers meeting at The Fuller House showroom located at the Winston-Salem branch. Cyndi Fuller, showroom manager of The Fuller House in Cary, led the...

ISH Kitchen and Bathroom increases by 30% in Middle East.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... ISH Kitchen and Bathroom in Dubai, May 14-16, has increased by 30% since last year. Now in its third year, organizers of the event expect an overall increase of more than 50% at the time of this writing. Increased demand for luxury, stylish and...

Hansgrohe.(KB Awards and two gold ADEX Awards)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Hansgrohe announced its Axor Starck X, by designer Philippe Starck, received multiple design awards in 2005, including iF design awards for its single-lever, wall-mounted faucet, the Axor Starck Waterwall shower system, the Axor Starck...

MTI Whirlpool.(2006 ADEX Awards)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... MTI Whirlpools received five 2006 ADEX Awards in the Kitchen and Bath category. The Sapelo bath, featuring a contemporary concave shape, won a platinum award, and the Radiance[TM ]system, which provides an even distribution of warmth in soaking...

Broan-NuTone.(2006 Best Kitchen Design Competition)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Broan-NuTone and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) announced the winners of the 2006 Best Kitchen Design Competition. A total of $40,000 in cash, scholarships and travel were awarded to professional and student kitchen designers...

Alsons Corp.(ADEX award )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Alsons Corp. is the recipient of a platinum ADEX award for the 7-Spray Shower Head, which features seven spray functions, including a massage, full spray for maximum water coverage and trickle setting for shampoo/soap-up. A silver ADEX...

Brizo.(Awards ...)
May 1, 2006... Brizo's Loki received a platinum ADEX award. The high-arc, two-handle faucet is available in either a bar/prep or powder room version. It features rectangular-shaped handles that slide back and forth to activate and deactivate water flow.

Symmons.(Product ...)
May 1, 2006... Symmons, a manufacturer of commercial and residential plumbing products, introduces the Elements Canterbury[R] Suite. This set of fittings is custom-designed to mirror the simplicity and historical charm of the Four Seasons Hotel Boston....

Construction boom leads to equipment shortages.(NEWS: PVF: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The increase in heavy commercial and industrial construction projects in the U.S. is causing problems for plant owners and developers procuring the necessary construction equipment for construction sites, according to Industrial Information...

World stainless production dropped last year.(NEWS: PVF: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
May 1, 2006... Worldwide stainless crude steel production declined by 1.0% to 24.3 million metric tons (mmt) in 2005, according to the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF). It was the first decline in yearly production since 2001. Production was cut in...

ITC retains, revokes seamless duties.(United States. International Trade Commission)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced on April 6 as a result of its five-year (sunset) reviews to keep antidumping duty orders on imports of small diameter carbon and alloy seamless standard, line and pressure pipe from Japan...

Industrial hotspots identified.(NEWS: PVF: Pipe ... valves ... fittings)
May 1, 2006... The following are summaries of industrial construction in various parts of the country as of mid-March through mid-April, compiled by Industrial Info Resources (www.industrialinfo.com). During the second quarter of this year, which is the...

New PVF distributor opens in Florida.(Sun Pipe and Valves LLC)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Sun Pipe and Valves, LLC, a multi-line stocking wholesale distributor of industrial PVF and waterworks products, has opened in the Saint Lucie West, FL, industrial area. Formed in 2005, the distribution company operates out of a $2 million,...

Victaulic gives advice on compressed schedules.(www.compressedschedule.com)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Victaulic has launched a new micro-Web site devoted to the issues, trends and challenges associated with compressed schedule projects. The new site, www.compressedschedule.com, offers expert information, tips and solutions for engineers, EPCs,...

Spirax Sarco.
May 1, 2006... Spirax Sarco is opening its fifth Steam Technology Training Center in the U.S. Located at the company's Midwest regional facility in Lisle, IL, the Center hosted an invitation-only open house on March 27-29 for customers, distributors and...

BurnsCascade.
May 1, 2006... BurnsCascade has announced the expansion of its headquarters in Syracuse, NY. With a significant investment in additional technology and work space, the company now has the ability to bring all its experts and resources from Elmira and...

Maverick Tube Corp.
May 1, 2006... Maverick Tube Corp. has appointed Brion Talley as its vice president--steel sourcing. Talley 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.

IPSCO Inc.
May 1, 2006... IPSCO Inc. was named as one of the top 100 major U.S. corporations by DeMarche Associates, a Kansas-based investment and financial research firm. IPSCO has its operational headquarters in Lisle, IL, but its legal and Canadian head office in...

The Plastics Pipe Institute.
May 1, 2006... The Plastics Pine Institute has appointed Tony Radoszewski as its executive director. Radoszewski, a veteran of the plastics industry, brings more than 25 years experience to PPI.

Velan Inc.
May 1, 2006... Velan Inc. has announced the award of a US$13 million contract for the supply of Securaseal Severe Service Metal-Seated Ball Valves in Grade 28 Titanium and 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel materials. The Buyer, Goro Nickel SA, is a subsidiary of...

Change: you can't force people to change.
May 1, 2006... We are creatures of habit. We like predictability. Change means breaking habits. It means a permanent breach with the old routine. It is not obvious at all how one goes about successfully making change. First you have to figure out just what it...

Munters.(appoitment of Roland Reesby )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Munters named Roland Reesby vice president--operations for Moisture Control Services (MCS), a division of Munters AB. He will oversee all MCS sales and support functions to ensure continued growth and profitability for the division in the...

Gastite.(People On The Move ...)
May 1, 2006... Gastite Division of the Titeflex Corp. announced the promotion of Mark Harris to general manager, after having served as the director of operations since 1999. He will continue to direct the strategic relocation of the manufacturing and...

Ferguson opens main HVAC branch.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Columbia, SC, will serve as Ferguson's main branch for its new stand-alone network of dedicated HVAC stores throughout the state. The Newport News, VA-based company opened its first such location last month, operating out of a temporary space...

Chicago Pipe Fitters receive ICOR International Training.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Indianapolis-based ICOR International Inc. held an "ICARE" training session at the Chicago Pipe Fitters Training Center, Local Union #597, in October. The seminar was the first in a series scheduled to be held at the center in six-month...

Rep update from AHR expo ...(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)
May 1, 2006... ICOR International presented its annual awards at the AHR Expo held in Chicago. 2005 Brass Ring Awards for outstanding territory sales growth were presented to three of ICOR's regional reps: Kehoe Co. Inc., RCI II, and Reacond & Associates. ...

Lochinvar Corp.(NEWS: HYDRONICS/HVACR)(Photograph)
May 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Hydronic Heating Tour continues to travel throughout the United States and Canada with a hands-on demonstration of the Solution and new KNIGHT heating boilers. The 27-ft. self-contained tour van is equipped...

MSI HVAC.(People On the Move ...)
May 1, 2006... MSI HVAC (Fontana, CA) appointed Cabot Oglesby as the director of sales and marketing. He joins the company with more than 23 years of HVAC experience and an engineering background. He obtained two U.S. patents while developing gas furnaces for...

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC.(appointment of Brent Johnson, John P. Rees and David Hazel )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Mitsubishi Electric HVAC added three new staff members to various departments. Brent Johnson is the CITY MULTI[R] controls engineer for the Product Development Group. He will be responsible for expanding the CITY MULTI Controls Network (CMCN)...

HARDI signs with exclusive provider.(Trade Service Corp.)(Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) trade organization and Trade Service Corp., a long-established provider of product and pricing services to the HVACR industry, signed an agreement in which HARDI...

Laars Heating Systems Co.(People On The Move ...)
May 1, 2006... Laars Heating Systems Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bradford White Corp., named Brian J. Iske director of engineering. He will lead the engineering staff and report to the vice president and general manager.

Danfoss.(Gold Supplier Award )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Danfoss received the Gold Supplier Award for 2005 from Scotsman, a maker of commercial ice machines. The award recognizes on-time delivery, quality performance and inventory performance. Pictured here: winner Dan Schillinger. In other...

Taco Inc.(Expansion ...)
May 1, 2006... Taco Inc. completed a major upgrade to its indoor comfort system at its main facility in Cranston, RI. The $3.5 million co-generation heat/air conditioning system is the biggest investment the company has made in revamping its facility since...

eXchange Plumbing Products Online.(Expansion ...)
May 1, 2006... eXchange Products Online (XPPO.com) launched a new plumbing auction Web site. Developed as an alternative to eBAY. the site provides an auction format for manufacturers, manufacturers reps, suppliers, wholesalers and contractors to buy and sell...

Intuit Eclipse joins Texas A&M consortium.(NEWS: TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2006... Intuit Eclipse was one of two technology providers to participate in a recent planning and discussion session of the new Pricing Optimization Research Consortium at Texas A&M University's Supply Chain Systems Laboratory (SCSL). The Feb. 17...

Activant.(NEWS: TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Technology Summit Conference was held in Las Vegas this year, March 21-24. The annual gathering included how-to sessions and networking opportunities for wholesalers. Attendees were invited to interact and...

2006 premier 150: on a roll: fiscal year 2005 surpassed the "unprecedented" sales growth in fiscal 2004 and wholesalers project a bright outlook for continued growth in 2006.
May 1, 2006... It has been a very good year, and PHCP wholesalers surveyed by SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES are projecting more of the same for fiscal 2006. Last year we reported that a record percentage of responding wholesalers enjoyed higher sales in 2004 and about...

Preferred Pump: yesterday and today: its modest beginning led to growth that has made this company a force in the water well distribution industry.(Preferred Pump & Equipment)(Cover story)(Company overview)
May 1, 2006... INTRODUCTION Preferred Pump & Equipment, LP, based in Fort Worth, TX, has enjoyed phenomenal growth over the past 14 years. It was founded in 1982 as a small distribution company in Texas and has evolved into a leading wholesale...

Preferred pump: decentralized operations: each branch operates autonomously.(Preferred Pump)
May 1, 2006... Branch managers at Preferred Pump receive a monthly profit and loss statement that provides all of the information they need to run the branch like their own business. The branches also have their own purchasing power. Preferred Pump has...

Preferred Pump's work ethic.(Preferred Pump & Equipment)
May 1, 2006... Most of Preferred Pump's branch managers do a little of everything, according to Tom Bowers, director of marketing/group manager. "Their obligation is to their customer first," he says. Everyone is on call all the time, he notes. "Customers...

Preferred Pump: reinvesting in the business: a sales incentive program for customers has contributed to the company's success.(Preferred Pump & Equipment)
May 1, 2006... Preferred Pump offers a Dealer Awards program that provides customers with merchandise or trips based on their purchases. The 2005 program was effective for purchases shipped and invoiced between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2005. Preferred customers...

Preferred Pump: partnering with preferred vendors speak about their relationship with Preferred Pump.(Preferred Pump & Equipment)
May 1, 2006... Preferred Pump values its partnership with its vendors and manages its inventory to assist them, according to Tom Bowers, director of marketing/group manager. "It's not unusual for us to take an extraordinary inventory position to help a...

ISH China: sanitation and heating where sorely needed: WPC/WHO unveil "Health Aspects of Plumbing" manual.
May 1, 2006... When it comes to plumbing and heating, China has big problems. A quickening pace of urbanization has left China with 661 cities that are home to about 42% of its 1.3 billion people. Yet, much of China's vast land mass is arid. Its per capita...

Secrets of the distributor of choice: your greatest un-leveraged asset could be right under your nose.(Business Strategy)
May 1, 2006... Most wholesalers cling to a business model for a customer that no longer exists. Big Box merchants and DIYs blur the line between retail and wholesale as they hungrily look to take a bite out of the traditional wholesale distribution market....

Supply chain: partner of the month: Industrial Piping Division American Supply Association.
May 1, 2006... Established: Early 1970s The Industrial Piping Division (IPD) is a special interest group of the American Supply Association (ASA), formed to serve a sector of the industry involved in industrial pipe, valves and fittings. The group...

WANE / NYSP&HW Channel Partners Reunion.(NEWS: AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Wholesalers Association of the North East)(New York State Plumbing & Heating Wholesalers Committee)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Once again, the Wholesalers Association of the North East (WANE) and the New York State Plumbing & Heating Wholesalers Committee will co-host the annual Channel Partners Reunion, June 11 & 12 at The Otesaga Resort in historic Cooperstown, NY....

New Jersey to host essentials seminar.(AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The Wholesalers Association of the North East will be offering another new program for its members in 2006. The popular "Essentials of Profitable PHCP Distribution" day-long seminar, featuring Dr. Kathryne Newton of Purdue University, will be...

New inside sales "essentials" training.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Executives, owners and branch managers of distribution businesses cannot afford to have inside sales people who are merely order-takers. The highly professional Inside Sales Specialist is emerging as a first line of defense in protecting and...

World economic impact on the Southern wholesaler.(NEWS: AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Calendar)
May 1, 2006... SWA's 78th Annual Convention June 25-27, 2006 The members of the Southern Wholesalers Association will meet at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort in South Carolina for their 78th Annual Convention, June 25-27. The Convention program comprises...

Are Hispanics Running: your American company? The loyalty issues faced by bilingual Hispanic supervisors may impact your business.(Success With Hispanics)
May 1, 2006... All over the United States, in thousands of companies, there are two or more very powerful (and mostly frustrated) people in the precarious position of daily choosing loyalties between management and their countrymen. These people control the...