Supply House Times articles from October 2002

Supply House Times archives from October 2002

Hughes' second quarter sales down, but margins and income up. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Hughes Supply)
October 1, 2002... Hughes Supply (Orlando, Fla.) reported net sales of $774.7 million for the second quarter ended Aug. 2, down 3.9% from $806.3 million last year. Net income increased 25.8% to $18.5 million vs. $14.7 for the same period last year. The...

Pacific Plumbing helps Make-A-Wish. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Pacific Plumbing Supply raised $9,600 for Make-A-Wish Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Seattle-based Pacific Plumbing Supply raised $9,600 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation from 144 players at its 10th annual golf tournament held August 23. For the first six years, the wholesaler donated all of the money raised to the...

Ferguson Enterprises. (People On The Move ...).(promoted John Posey to regional manager for the Midwest region)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, Va.) promoted John Posey to regional manager for the Midwest region, which covers Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Mississippi, western Tennessee, and eastern Missouri. He joined Ferguson in 1988 as a...

A.O. Smith Water Products Co. (People On The Move ...).(appoints Michael C. Parker vice president/marketing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... A.O. Smith Water Products Co. named Michael C. Parker vice president/marketing. Among his duties will be responsibility for customer care, including the new Customer Care Facility which houses A.O. Smith and State call centers, technical...

Uponor Wirsbo. (People On The Move ...).(promoted Alan Larson)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Uponor Wirsbo promoted Alan Larson to AQUASAFE[TM] brand manager. He has been AQUASAFE design manager since September 2001. AQUASAFE is a patented combination plumbing/fire sprinkler system that uses an interconnected grid of tubing to feed...

Hernon Manufacturing. (People On The Move ...).(appointed Gary Vaughn regional sales manager)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Hernon Manufacturing appointed Gary Vaughn regional sales manager for the Southeast United States. Prior to this he had been an independent manufacturers representative and branch manager for Fastenal Inc. Hernon produces adhesives and...

Auburn Supply Co. held a customer appreciation day at its Markham, Ill.-headquarters in July. (News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... CAPTION: Auburn Supply Co. held a customer appreciation day at its Markham, Ill.-headquarters in July. Both contractors and vendors attended. As an extra draw, the wholesaler arranged for the display of 48 classic cars at its facility, "We were...

Possible name change for Associate Member Division. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(American Supply Association)(Vendor Member Division)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The delegates of the Associate Member Division of the American Supply Association will be asked to approve a change in the division's name during their upcoming annual meeting in Toronto on Nov. 1. In response to feedback from some members who...

Noland Co. appoints four branch managers. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Noland Co., Newport News, Va., named Colin E. Davis manager of its complex of plumbing supply branches in southeast Florida, based in Delay Beach. He had been manager of the Winston-Salem, N.C., branch. Jeff S. Watkins was promoted to...

Bradford White buys Canadian manufacturer. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Aero Environmental Ltd.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Bradford White Corp. purchased Aero Environmental Ltd. of Mississauga, Ontario, a manufacturer of oil-fired heating products for domestic and commercial applications. Aero Environmental manufactures water heaters, storage tanks, swimming pool...

California groups support PEX lawsuit. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).
October 1, 2002... The California Coalition for Affordable Housing, a coalition of consumer and business organizations dedicated to supporting affordable housing in the state, recently announced its support of the lawsuit filed against the California Building...

Employees of Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, Va.) helped raise money for cancer research. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Employees of Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, Va.) helped raise money for cancer research by participating in a half marathon race. Four members of Ferguson's building and grounds department: Chuck Hogge, Chris Terrell, Frank Cullifer,...

Wisconsin approves alternative sizing system.(Wisconsin Department of Commerce)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Based on data taken from a study commissioned by the Water Quality Association, the Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce has formally approved a system for sizing point-of-entry water treatment devices such as softeners and iron filters that can be used...

Home Depot to integrate two divisional offices. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Home Depot said it will combine its Mid-Atlantic division, currently based in South Plainfield, N.J., and its Southeast division, currently based in Atlanta, Ga., to become one operating division. The new Eastern division will service...

Able opens working HVAC showroom. (News: companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends).(Able Distributors )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Chicago-based Able Distributors has doubled the size of its Evanston, Ill-facility to 14,000 sq. ft., including a 2,000 sq. ft. HVAC showroom area with radiant-heated floors and working European radiators. "We want our contractors/customers...

Kessler-Sunbelt Distribution. (People On The Move).(announces appointment of Kerry Spears and others)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Kessler-Sunbelt Distribution named Kerry Spears director of market development. Her duties will include strategic planning, development of new market segments, process management and coordination of inside and outside sales efforts. Mark Hird...

Atlantic Bath Distributors. (Partnership ...).(appointed various manufacturers reps)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Atlantic Bath Distributors, importer/distributor for Royo, a bathroom furniture manufacturer, appointed manufacturers reps: Brennan Manufacturers Representatives (Louisiana); Decorative Sales Associates (Florida); DSC/Pacific (northern...

Powers, a Watts Industries company. (New Address ...).(Powers Process Controls)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Powers, a Watts Industries company, moved its customer support headquarters to 2800 S. River Road, Des Plaines, Ill. 60018. New phone: 800-669-5430 or 847-824-9723 and new fax: 877-459-3440 or 847-824-0627. The manufacturing operation has been...

Brooke Chase Associates. (New Address ...).(opens Brooke Chase Associates of San Rafael Inc., a satellite office)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Brooke Chase Associates opened a satellite office, Brooke Chase Associates of San Rafael Inc., at 4040 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, San Rafael, Calif. Jack Nussbaum has been named president of the new satellite office. Brooke Chase Associates...

National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources. (Free Money ...).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources is offering a free forecaster that tells how much money a business can save in taxes by donating excess, problem inventory to charity. For information, call 800-562-0955.

Dornbracht USA. (Appointment ...).(expands and restructures marketing department)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Dornbracht USA has expanded and restructured its marketing department. Oliver Bleich has been hired as marketing communications manager. He has nearly seven years of industry experience with Hansgrohe, both in Germany and the United States....

Elkay Manufacturing. (Award ...).(presented the 2002 March of Dimes Vision 20/20 award)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Elkay Manufacturing received the 2002 March of Dimes Vision 20/20 award in June. Walter Reilly, vice president/human resources and corporate services at Elkay (right) accepted the award from Jim Guthrie, March of Dimes program chairman. The...

In-Sink-Erator. (Recertification ...).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... In-Sink-Erator, a division of Emerson, announced that its manufacturing facilities have been recertified to the new ISO 9001:2000 quality system standard.

U.S. Industries. (Financial ...).(reports reduction in total net debt)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... U.S. Industries, parent company of Jacuzzi, Zurn, Sundance Spas and Eljer, reported it will have reduced its total net debt and letters of credit outstanding to about $602 million, a reduction of about $751 million since June 30, 2001.

New Kohler division will offer mobile showers and bathrooms. (Bath & Kitchen).(Kohler Mobile Plumbing Systems)
October 1, 2002... Kohler Co. has launched another manufacturing division, Kohler Mobile Plumbing Systems, which initially will produce four different types of mobile plumbing units. The division was formed in response to growing demand from governmental...

Moen unveils "splashy" ad campaign. (Bath & Kitchen).(for Revolution showerhead)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Moen Inc. has launched a television and print ad campaign that features water as the star. The ads use state-of-the-art computer animation to create an exhilarating image of clear, fresh water in motion. The ads for Moen's Revolution...

Cleveland Faucet Group offers new tub/shower valve. (Bath & Kitchen).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... In response to comments from wholesalers that they were forced to carry one valve for IPS connections and another for CC connections, the Cleveland Faucet Group has introduced a tub/shower valve that features both connections. Dimension, a...

Demand seen rising for U.S. plumbing products. (Bath & Kitchen).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Increasing applications in repair and improvement markets in both residential and nonresidential construction will spur growth in demand for U.S. plumbing products over the next four years, according to a new study by The Freedonia Group, an...

Watts Industries, Inc. (Personnel ...).(appoints Patrick S. O'Keefe CEO)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Watts Industries, Inc. appointed Patrick S. O'Keefe its new CEO in August. He succeeded Timothy P. Horne, who retired as both CEO and chairman but will remain as a director. Gordon W. Moran, who has served on the board since 1990, was elected...

Weldbend Corp. (Personnel ...).(hired Stephen Letko as account manager for Latin and South America)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Weldbend Corp, has hired Stephen Letko as account manager for Latin and South America. His duties will also encompass coordination of large domestic projects and sales coverage of the eastern half of the U.S.

The Shaw Group (Baton Rouge. La.). (Personnel ...).(appointed Ron McCall president of newly formed Maintenance Div.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Shaw Group (Baton Rouge. La.) named Ron McCall president of the newly formed Maintenance Div. The appointment is simultaneous with the separation of Shaw's Construction and Maintenance operations into distinct divisions. McCall joins The...

Lee Brass Co. (Personnel ...).(appointed Steven Ross director of sales)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Lee Brass Co., a unit of Amcast's Flow Control Div., located in Anniston, Ala., named Steven Ross director of sales. Ross's background includes sales and sales management positions with Elkhart Products Corp., Sanderson Plumbing Products, W....

The Steel Tube Institute of North America. (Personnel ...).(appointed William Wolfe executive director)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Steel Tube Institute of North America named William Wolfe executive director. He is a 30-year veteran of the steel and tubular products industries, mostly with Copperweld Corp. and its successor, LTV Copperweld. He most recently served as...

Industrial buyers like the personal touch. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Thomas Register's Industrial Purchasing Barometer survey (IPB) for July found that more than half of industrial buyers identify personal interaction, including direct sales and networking/referrals, as the most powerful marketing tool. ...

Crane Valves gets new president, marketing VP. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Leonard Fruci)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Crane Valves North America (CVNA) has appointed Leonard Fruci to the position of president of Crane Valves North America (CVNA). He comes to Crane from Flowserve Corp.'s Flow Control Division in Irving, Texas, where he was the vice president of...

U.S. stainless steel piping imports: annual and year-to-date from January-June 2002. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
October 1, 2002... U.S. Stainless Steel Piping Imports Annual and Year-To-Date From January-June 2002 Stainless Seamless Tubular Products YTD 2001 YTD 2002 % Change % Change ...

How to stop boring your customers. (PVF Forum).(Column)
October 1, 2002... Boredom. What an ugly word. Nobody goes out of his or her way to be bored. So why do you go out of your way to bore your customers? Taking customers for granted. Showing up at the same time each week. Wearing the same golf shirt. Talking about...

Weldbend Corp. (Expansions ...).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Weldbend Corp. announced it has purchased a press capable of making 48-in. seamless fittings, and is currently building a new 14- through 24-inch elbow press, designed by Leslie Wasdell, who has designed all of Weldbend's equipment. Weldbend is...

Boltex Manufacturing. (Expansions ...).(completed installation of mechanical press forging line)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Boltex Manufacturing has completed installation of a 6,500-ton mechanical press forging line. This enables the company to produce closed die flange forgings up to and including 14 inch 150 nominal size flanges. The new line is equipped with...

U.S. carbon steel pipe & tube imports: annual and year-to-date from January-June 2002. (Pipe-Valves-Fittings).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
October 1, 2002... U.S. Carbon Steel Pipe & Tube Imports Annual and Year-To-Date From January-June 2002 Total Carbon And Alloy Pipe & Tube YTD 2001 YTD 2002 % Change % Change (In $1,000) (In $1,000)...

Ferguson Enterprises. (People On The Move ...).(transferred Walt Rodgers to its corporate headquarters)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Ferguson Enterprises transferred Walt Rodgers to its corporate headquarters in Newport News, Va., to serve as manager of HVAC. He had been general manager for the Charlotte, N.C., HVAC location. Since joining the company in 1984 he has held...

Selkirk, LLC. (People On The Move ...).(promoted Sharon Doherty to chief financial officer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Selkirk, LLC promoted Sharon Doherty to chief financial officer. She had been controller since February 2001.

General Cable Corp. (People On The Move ...).(president and chief executive officer Michael R. Young submits resignation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... General Cable Corp. announced that Michael R. Young, president and chief executive officer and a director of York International Corporation, has submitted his resignation from General Cable's Board of Directors. Young indicated that he wants to...

Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions (ACS). (Acquisition ...).(to acquire Invensys Sensor Systems)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) has signed an agreement to acquire Invensys Sensor Systems, a supplier of sensors and controls used in the HVAC industry, for $415 million in cash. Invensys Sensor Systems will become part of the...

Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating. (CIPH News ...).(approved resolution to provide a membership category for companies active in hydronics)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating approved a resolution to provide a membership category for Canadian companies active in hydronics.

Boiler deal could hurt wholesalers. (Hydronics/HVACR).(KeySpan deal would cut out wholesalers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... KeySpan, a distributor of natural gas in the Northeast, met with boiler manufacturers to present a possible deal that would essentially cut out the wholesaler, according to an industry insider. In the deal, the natural gas company is looking to...

New Canadian ownership at Weil-McLain. (Hydronics/HVACR).(sells assets of Canadian operation to Weil-McLain Canada Sales Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Weil-McLain has sold the assets of its Canadian operation to a newly formed company, Weil-McLain Canada Sales Inc. The new Canadian company, owned by partners Bill Palamar and John Goshulak, assumed all previous responsibilities including...

Slant/Fin received the Manufacturer of the Year Award from Supply New England, a wholesaler with 17 locations spread throughout the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas. (Hydronics/HVACR).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Slant/Fin received the Manufacturer of the Year Award from Supply New England, a wholesaler with 17 locations spread throughout the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas. Slant/Fin's vice president of sales, Richard Thompson (left center) and...

Favorable judgment for York International. (Hydronics/HVACR).(in patent infringement case)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... York International Corp., a heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration company, announced that it received a favorable judgment in a case alleging patent infringement brought by American Standard Inc. On Nov. 7, 2001,...

RSES, PHCC and ACCA sponsor ISH NA seminar. (Hydronics/HVACR).(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) along with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) will co-sponsor an indoor air quality seminar at the ISH North...

ASHRAE endorses PAHRA program. (Hydronics/HVACR).(HVAC)(Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... At its meeting in Honolulu, the board of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) passed a motion to endorse the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA)...

NORDYNE to offer Maytag brand. (Hydronics/HVACR).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... NORDYNE has secured the rights to manufacture and market HVAC equipment under the Maytag brand. Its Maytag-branded products will include an "ultra-premium" line, featuring a warranty on labor--10 years--and a 10-year warranty on parts. ...

Slant/Fin. (Course Offerings ...).(offering correspondence courses )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Slant/Fin is offering interactive correspondence courses in a variety of boiler, baseboard and radiant heating topics at http://trainingroom.slantfin.com. Each course is structured with a combination of assigned reading, quizzes and hands-on...

Prophet 21, Inc. (Financials ...).(reports increase in revenues, net income)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Prophet 21, Inc. reported an increase in revenues of $2.7 million and an increase in net income of $4.7 million for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2002, over its prior fiscal year. Revenues were $43.5 million, as compared to $40.8 million for...

Build.com. (Agreements ...).(contracts with Purdy Corp., Staber Industries and Ultra Baths)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Build.com has entered into three-year agreements with Ultra Baths, Purdy Corp., and Staber Industries. They will participate in the Build.com marketing and communications programs.

New Yorker Boiler. (Web Site For Boilers ...).(newyorkerboiler.com)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... New Yorker Boiler has redesigned its product literature and Web site. The literature format has been expanded to four pages and includes a line drawing of the product indicating clearances for installation. The company offers oil and gas-fired...

Kohler Plumbing implements documentation software. (Technology).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Kohler Plumbing Americas has implemented software developer XyEnterprise's comprehensive XML product documentation solution for its line of plumbing products. The software will provide Kohler with content management, workflow, and publishing...

Software Solutions appoints Keith as president. (Technology).(Randy Keith)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Software Solutions, Inc. appointed Randy Keith as president of the company and member of its board of directors. Keith will be responsible for driving overall strategic direction, refocusing sales and marketing efforts and accelerating the...

Web site to watch ... (Technology).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Central Wholesalers Association and The Michigan Association of Distributors have created a Web site for their ASA region 4 members at www.asa4.org. The associations ask that members go to the site and check the information that they have...

Introducing HARDI: NHRAW and ARWI consolidate to become a single voice for HVACR distributors. (Cover Story).(Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International)
October 1, 2002... The last time anything like this occurred was 1970. That's when the industry's two national plumbing wholesaler organizations, the Central Supply Association and American Institute, merged to form the American Supply Association. Now it's time...

U.P.C. [universal product codes] bar codes--an evolving standard: the Uniform Code Council institutes changes in effect now and for 2005.
October 1, 2002... Would you believe that the venerable U.P.C. bar code is almost 30 years old? The adoption of the U.P.C., or Universal Product Code, occurred on June 4, 1974, and would transform bar codes from a research project into a requirement for business....

Supply Chain Management: what is it, and where does a wholesaler fit in?
October 1, 2002... Supply Chain Management (SCM) is meant to reduce costs while improving customer service, Some wholesalers know that SCM involves the electronic flow of information between the partners in a distribution chain. But, what exactly is SCM, how does...

ISH North America: highlights and fun facts: as ISH North America commences, here is some information to enhance the experience for attendees.(trade show for kitchen and bath, plumbing, piping, heating, hydronics and air conditioning industry)
October 1, 2002... ISH North America Will Highlight Products One of the highlights of the first annual ISH North America in Toronto this month will be an exhibit of selected "Design Plus" award winners from Europe. Messe Frankfurt (the organizers of ISH...

Information reporting systems: the good, the bad and the buzzwords: the simple ability to extract relevant information from your system is still the most powerful way to enhance your bottom line. (Information Reporting Systems).
October 1, 2002... You've just been to an inventory management workshop and are anxious to eliminate the dead stock that's rotting in your warehouse. You want to know if your best salesperson is building new business or just milking the old. You need one listing...

Manufacturer rebate programs ... Are they worth the cost? Like so many things in life, the answer is yes, no and could be.
October 1, 2002... Back in the 1960s manufacturers initiated the process of providing rebates to distributors. The concept, as we know it, is for distributors to purchase from manufacturers who provide financial incentives. In many instances, these programs were...

How well do you really know your customers? Technology can provide customer intelligence to help you achieve a competitive advantage.(poses questions to ask about how well you know your customers)
October 1, 2002... Good ole Joe has been calling on your biggest customer for almost 20 years. He knows all of the managers by their first names. He has been to their kids' baseball games. He even knows the brand of beer that they drink and their favorite...

The Dryerbox. (Information Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The Dryerbox is simple metal receptacle that installs between the studs in new construction behind the dryer and facilitates the collection and housing of the flex exhaust hose. It provides a net gain of 1 sq. ft. of living area and close to...

www.neoperl.com. (Information Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Visit the new and improved www.neoperl.com and search an interactive database of original OEM replacement parts for Plumbing Wholesalers. Use multiple criteria such as size, flow rate or stream type to select faucet aerators and attachments...

Clean Check--extendable backwater valve. (Information Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Now available is the 3" and 4" ABS and PVC. Regardless of bury depth, it is the professional and economical answer. No more expensive manholes necessary for access, no matter what depth of bury may be required. Provides easy ground level access...

The first name in Kickspace heaters. (Information Showcase).(Beacon/Morris)
October 1, 2002... Beacon/Morris Kickspace heaters are the space-saving alternative to hot water baseboards. Designed to fit inconspicuously under a cabinet, in the floor, on or in the wall, kickspace heaters are ideal for hard-to-heat areas such as foyers,...

The ENVIRO-FLO[R] Trench Drain system. (Information Showcase).(Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Co.)
October 1, 2002... ENVIRO-FLO[R] Trench Drains were designed to improve drainage flow in a broad spectrum of manufacturing, processing, commercial and industrial applications. ENVIRO-FLO[R] is the first of it's kind in trench drain technology, encompassing all of...

Beacon/Morris horizontal serpentine hot water unit heaters. (Information Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Beacon/Morris is pleased to offer hot water horizontal unit heaters for residential, commercial and industrial use. With pipe connections from the side, these units are ideal for installation in areas where ceiling space is limited such as...

More cast iron means better performance. (Information Showcase).(Smith Cast Iron Boilers)
October 1, 2002... The Series 8, with its rugged cast-iron construction, offers commercial.quality in a residential boiler. With cast-iron sections, thicker and deeper than in other leading boilers, the Series 8 offers a multitude of performance advantages,...

Hydrotherm Sabre Boiler. (Information Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Introducing the Hydrotherm Sabre Boiler, with its brushed stainless-steel jacket and its all on-top connections. A boiler that is sure to be well-received by contractors and homeowners alike. The brushed stainless-steel jacket gives an...

RBI Dominator Series boilers and water heaters. (Information Showcase).
October 1, 2002... RBI Dominator Series boilers and water heaters offer Btu sizes from 300 to 2,100 mbh, with thermal efficiencies up to 85 percent. Proportional firing up to four stages provides built-in redundancy and high turndown for system efficiency....

SpacePak central air conditioning. (Information Showcase).
October 1, 2002... SpacePak is the ideal compliment for homes using today's modern radiant heating systems. It is a central air-conditioning system for homes unable to accommodate conventional systems. Ideal for older "ductless" homes, SpacePak uses flexible...

Futera II. (Information Showcase).(RBI)
October 1, 2002... The Futera II, the next generation of innovative, advanced hot-water-supply boilers, provides 85 percent efficiency, noncondensing with industry-leading NOx levels of less than 10 ppm. The Futera II operates a step-by-step cycle of operation in...

Airtherm HVAC. (Information Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Airtherm fan coils are the smart solution for institutional, commercial and multiresidential heating and cooling applications. Airtherm units are extremely durable with 18-gauge casing standard and the industry's only 14-gauge option. With its...

Radiant ceiling panels. (Information Showcase).(Sterling)
October 1, 2002... Sterling radiant panel ceiling systems are an energy- and cost-saving method of heating and cooling. They are available in three basic types: linear for wall-to-wall installation, modular for installation in standard t-bar ceiling grids, and...

New bolt clips for coupling. (Information Showcase).(MG Piping Products)
October 1, 2002... The MG Coupling has a new feature, factory pre-assembled bolt clips have been added on all size couplings preventing bolts from dropping out and simplifying alignment during field installation. For additional information and sales call us at...

The Quad-Flo[TM] bypass valve from Tomlinson Industries. (Information Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Tomlinson Industries' Quad-Flo[TM] bypass valve is a four-way, two-position valve made of solid brass, featuring a Teflon[R] "Quad-Seal[TM]" to ensure a smooth, positive operating action. It is designed for soft solder and threaded...

WEB600. (Information Showcase).(Webstone Company Inc.)
October 1, 2002... Webstone Company, Inc., a manufacturer/distributor of high quality plumbing products has introduced THE WEB 600 BALL VALVE for North American distribution. Made in America, it features a heavy forged brass body with a full port, Teflon seats...

Lead-free drinking water products from Pro-Flo by Tomlinson. (Information Showcase).(Tomlinson Industries)
October 1, 2002... The Pro-Flo[TM] product line consists of high-quality, lead-free brass and stainless steel water dispensing components for use in water coolers, water fountains and drinking water stations. These include bubblers, projector heads, self...

New point-of-use water heating solution. (Information Showcase).(Stiebel Eltron)
October 1, 2002... Stiebel Eltron, the manufacturer of the very dependable DHC series instantaneous point-of-use water heaters is expanding its range by adding two new models with electronic temperature control. Set the knob on the front cover to any temperature...