Supply House Times articles from September 2005

Supply House Times archives from September 2005

Johnson controls to acquire York.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government trends)
September 1, 2005... Johnson Controls announced plans to acquire York International Corp., a global supplier of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and services, for about $3.2 billion in an all-cash transaction. Under the...

Supply House Times'.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Kevin MacDonald appointed as president of the North Central Wholesalers Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Supply House Times' Publisher Scott Franz (left) congratulated Kevin MacDonald of MacDonald Supply, Findlay, Ohio, on his installation as 2005-2006 president of the North Central Wholesalers Association at the group's annual convention in June....

Plumberex emerges from bankruptcy.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
September 1, 2005... Plumberex, a California-based manufacturer of undersink pipe covers that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), said it has successfully emerged from bankruptcy. Its plan of reorganization was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy...

Paul DeGrandis has joined the sales staff of Supply House Times.(Supply House Times magazine)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Paul DeGrandis has joined the sales staff of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES. His territory includes West, Southwest and Western Canada. He spent 10 years working for Penton Media on HVAC publications that crossed residential, commercial, industrial and...

Residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(A Supply House Times Exclusive)
September 1, 2005... A Supply House Times Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey JUNE 2005 Region Residential Permits Local Markets June 05 YTD 05 +/-...

Suzette Rubio has joined the staff of Supply House Times as associate editor.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Suzette Rubio has joined the staff of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES as associate editor. Her experience includes a stint as assistant editor at Mintel International, where she wrote and edited articles for New Product News and GNPD (Global New Products...

Pacific Plumbing Supply expands, improves facilities.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
September 1, 2005... Seattle-based wholesaler Pacific Plumbing Supply expects to improve both customer service and inventory efficiency this year with planned expansion, relocation, new construction and the addition of a new branch location, according to CEO Larry...

The Home Depot reports record second quarter.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
September 1, 2005... Home improvement retailer The Home Depot[R] reported second quarter net earnings of $1.8 billion for the second quarter ended July 31, up 17.1% vs. $1.5 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Sales for the period rose 11.7% to $22.3...

Murray, Supply Co.(People On The Move ...)
September 1, 2005... Murray, Supply Co., Winston-Salem, N.C., promoted Dennis Hefner to branch manager and Mark Minton to assistant manager at its Hickory, N.C., branch. Both Hefner and Minton joined the company in 2001. Most recently, Hefner handled residential...

Wiseway Supply.(People On The Move ...)
September 1, 2005... Wiseway Supply, Florence, Ky., hired Tim Fries as vice president/sales and marketing. Most recently he was regional vice president/sales and sales manager/national accounts for USFLOW and Pipe Products.

The Home Depot[R].(People On The Move ...)
September 1, 2005... The Home Depot[R], Atlanta, announced several organizational changes in August. Tom Taylor, a 22-year company veteran, was named executive vice president/merchandising and marketing, succeeding John Costello, who left the company to pursue...

Rheem Manufacturing Co.(People On The Move ...)
September 1, 2005... Rheem Manufacturing Co. promoted Scott D. Martin to president and CEO, succeeding Gary Tapella, who said he will remain as chairman for an interim period. Martin recently relocated to Rheem's Martin corporate headquarters to serve as executive...

BrassCraft.(People On The Move ...)(Lisa Berry appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... BrassCraft named Lisa Berry director of sales administration Her duties will include specific projects, such as implementation of the PeopleSoft "Order to Cash" software system that streamlines the cash flow process. Most recently she was...

Bradford White Corp.(People On The Move ...)
September 1, 2005... Bradford White Corp. hired Eric D. Cytrynowicz as product manager at its corporate office. He will report to James Resnick. director of product development. Most recently Cytrynowicz was marketing communications manager for AREVA T&D.

Hays Fluid Controls.(People On The Move ...)
September 1, 2005... Hays Fluid Controls named Timothy England regional manager for the upper Midwest and other parts of the country where he has contacts. Most recently he was sales and marketing manager for Varidigm, a manufacturer of advanced heating and...

HARDI.(Event ...)(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... HARDI: The Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International 2005 annual fall conference will be held Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Ariz. For information, call 888-253-2128 or e-mail...

ASA.(Legislative Updates ...)
September 1, 2005... ASA informed its members that a new Hours-of-Service rule was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The rule, which addresses the length of time commercial drivers can operate trucks...

PMI.(Legislative Updates ...)
September 1, 2005... PMI advised its members that President Bush signed a massive energy bill that will affect them in the medium to long term. On issues with more immediate impacts on plumbing products, the bill's final energy efficiency provisions were much more...

SFA Saniflo Canada.(Daniel Cayer as national sales manager )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... SFA Saniflo Canada named Daniel Cayer national sales manager and Cindy Campbell Ontario sales manager. Cayer formerly worked for Bahco Tools and has more than 15 years of experience in customer service. Campbell was an outside sales...

NKBA.(People On The Move ...)
September 1, 2005... NKBA: The National Kitchen & Bath Association named Michael Kelly its new chief executive officer. Most recently, he was president and CEO of General Wire & Stamping Co.

Falcon Waterfree Technologies.(waterfree urinals systems)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Falcon Waterfree Technologies said that Wal-Mart has installed Falcon's waterfree urinals in the restrooms of its new environmentally friendly and energy efficient supercenters located in McKinney, Texas, and Aurora, Colo. "Restroom fixtures...

Hansgrohe.(Products ...)
September 1, 2005... Hansgrohe introduced the Axor Uno[TM] collection, developed in conjunction with European design firm, Phoenix Design. Available in both chrome and brushed nickel, the assortment includes several new lay mixers, a wall-mounted lav set and a...

Gerber offers wholesaler showroom promotion.(News: Bath & Kitchen)
September 1, 2005... Serber Plumbing Fixtures LLC is offering combinations of free display products, showroom support materials and branded apparel for wholesalers and their staffs as part of its current plumbing wholesaler showroom promotion. The promotion began...

Blanco America.(News: Bath & Kitchen)(Smoky Mountain Sales Co. awarded)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] caption: BLANCO AMERICA presented Smoky Mountain Sales Co. of Sevierville, Tenn., with its Presidents Award, which recognizes the sales organization that best embodies the spirit of BLANCO, including promotion of all...

In-Sink-Erator Kicks off Pro Circle[TM] program.(News: Bath & Kitchen)
September 1, 2005... The grand prize winner of In-Sink-Erator's Pro Bowl Sweepstakes, tied to its newly structured Pro Circle program, will receive airfare, accommodations and tickets for two to the 2006 NFL Pro Bowl game in Hawaii. Plumbing contractors can...

Danze Honors Mullen.(Danze)(Mullen Corp)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Danze Honors Mullen: Danze recently named Mullen Corp., St. Petersburg, Fla., its 2004 Wholesale Agency of the Year. Mullen was honored for its customer service and record sales growth. Pictured: Keith Yurko, vice president/operations for...

TOTO, Delta Faucet help habitat for humanity.(News: Bath & Kitchen)
September 1, 2005... TOTO USA said it will donate bathroom suites--toilet and lavatory--to seven New York and Vermont chapters of Habitat for Humanity, outfitting all bathrooms in the houses they will build during 2005. The contribution was in support of the...

Delta Faucet says web marketing pays off.(News: Bath & Kitchen)
September 1, 2005... Delta Faucet Co. was ranked No. 2 in online ad impressions in the consumer goods home and garden category for the month of June, according to Internet Retailer. Delta said its Internet activity is part of its overall strategy of targeting...

Moen studies homeowners' problems with kitchen faucet.(News: Bath & Kitchen)
September 1, 2005... Moen learned in an Internet survey of homeowners that standard faucet owners (71% of all faucet users) are more likely than high-arc and pullout faucet users to have issues with their faucet. Among standard faucet users, nearly 40% felt the...

Leonard Valve Co.(Products ...)
September 1, 2005... Leonard Valve Co. offers Surfashower[R] wall-mounted shower systems for schools, institutions, clubs, industrial and shipboard applications. The product comes in a range of preassembled models: single temperature, thermostatic, pressure...

KWC America.(Products ...)
September 1, 2005... KWC America offers the KWC Systema[TM], a performance stainless steel kitchen faucet that can be customized to meet the needs of each individual. A system of interchangeable matching components allows home chefs to create their own faucet...

WinWholesale buys Midway Supply.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
September 1, 2005... Industrial wholesale distributor WinWholesale, based in Dayton, Ohio, announced that on August 1 it acquired the assets of Seymour, Ind.-based Midway Supply Corp. Midway Supply also operated branches in the southern Indiana communities of...

Bradford White Corp.(News: Companies ... associations ... people ... government ... trends)
September 1, 2005... Bradford White Corp. announced the retirement of Michael J. Carfagno and Mary McCrossin. During his 34 years of employment with the company Carfagno held positions in service, warranty, marketing, purchasing and sales. He had been regional...

Pipe producers seek trade relief from Chinese imports.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
September 1, 2005... "Their prices are less than our cost of raw materials." Seven U.S. producers of circular welded non-alloy steel pipe ("standard pipe") filed a petition under section 421(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 with the U.S. International Trade...

"Sunset" review slated for seamless dumping charges.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
September 1, 2005... The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to conduct full five-year ("sunset") reviews concerning the antidumping duty orders on imports of carbon and alloy seamless standard, line and pressure pipe from the Czech Republic, Japan,...

PVF roundtable to address European specs.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(General Assembly Meeting of Houston's PVF Roundtable)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The featured speaker for the Oct. 18 General Assembly Meeting of Houston's PVF Roundtable will be Lindsey Bredemeyer of Bredemeyer Engineering, who is an authority on one of the newer European Specifications, the PED, or Pressure Equipment...

Higher prices drive pipe sales to record levels.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
September 1, 2005... North American pipe manufacturers IPSCO, Northwest Pipe and NS Group all reported record sales for the second quarter of 2005. What follows are summaries of their performance, along with those of a couple of other public PVF companies. ...

Industrial controls sales surged.
September 1, 2005... Industrial controls sales surged in the second quarter, as measured in NEMA's Primary Industrial Controls Index. Sales expanded by 4.6% in the second quarter of 2005 compared to the same period a year ago. NEMA's Primary Industrial ...

Edgen Canada.
September 1, 2005... Edgen Canada, a subsidiary of Edgen Corp., Baton Rouge, La., has acquired the common stock of Western Flow Products, Edmonton, Alberta. Western Flow is a specialty alloy pipe and components distributor primarily to the oil and gas, processing...

Jomar International.
September 1, 2005... Jomar International has redeployed much of the inventory from its Grand Prairie, Texas, distribution center to outside stocking warehouses. The company also announced the launch of "Joflo" economically priced ball valves and "Jopress"...

Southland Tube.(Southland Tube)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Southland Tube is in the final stretch of a $34 million dollar expansion that will add a fifth mill. The expansion is expected to double Southland's capacity, allowing the manufacturer of carbon steel piping and tubing to produce 15,000 tons...

Industrial Controls Distributors LLC.
September 1, 2005... Industrial Controls Distributors LLC, a distributor of HVAC, process instrumentation and valves based in Wanamassa, NJ, has hired Joe Colangelo as an account manager in their New York City office. He has more than 24 years of commercial sales...

U.S. and Foundry Co.
September 1, 2005... U.S. and Foundry Co. has added a new feature to its Web site (www.uspipe.com), called Knowledge Base, that provides its Web site visitors with an interactive medium to track down specific technical information.

Flowserve promotes Kling to president & CEO.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
September 1, 2005... Flowserve Corp. announced that its board of directors has selected Lewis Kling as president, CEO, and a member of the board of directors, effective Aug. 1. Kling, 60, had been serving as chief operating officer at Flowserve and succeeds...

Maverick's South American unit ends Lone Star alliance.(News: Pipe-Valves-Fittings)
September 1, 2005... Maverick Tube Corp. announced that its recently acquired subsidiary, Tubos del Caribe, S.A. ("TuboCaribe"), and Lone Star Steel Co. have terminated their strategic alliance agreement under which Lone Star marketed and sold in the United States...

Analyze your company using SWOTs.(Adams on PVF Supply)(Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)
September 1, 2005... SWOTs Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) are an important management consulting concept. Consultants use SWOTs to help a company "see itself," for better and for worse. Companies are inherently insular and inward looking. SWOTs...

York.
September 1, 2005... York consumers who purchase eligible residential heating and cooling products between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30, will have a choice of cash rebates, special financing or an extended warranty plan as part of the company's 2005 fall promotion.

ECR International.(People On The Move ...)
September 1, 2005... ECR International hired Thomas J. Legutko as marketing director. He previously worked for Carrier Corp., where he was the chilled water and split system product business manager. Also, ECR named Neal Franklin regional sales manager, North...

Ultraviolet Devices Inc.(People On The Move ...)
September 1, 2005... Ultraviolet Devices Inc. (UVDI) appointed Marty Albert to Midwest regional sales manager. He had been a senior sales representative for Inet OnLine Services and Carrier Corp.

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division.(People On The Move ...)
September 1, 2005... Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division promoted D. Michael Smith to senior marketing manager. Smith has worked for the company for the past nine years and served as marketing manager for the division. In other news, the...

Trane breaks ground for Michigan plant.(manufacturing unit)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Trane is building a $4.5 million, 79,000-sq.-ft. facility in Cascade Township's Meadowbrooke Business Park in western Michigan. It expects to begin engineering work and manufacturing by Jan. 1,2006. The company spoke with the township about...

I=B=R Hydronic Heating Schools.(Training ...)
September 1, 2005... I=B=R Hydronic Heating Schools announced locations for the Fall 2005 rotation. Topics include: heat loss calculations, boiler and pipe sizing, zoning, wiring and more. This is presented by the Hydronics Institute Division of the Gas Appliance...

S&P announces new distribution center in Canada.(Soler and Palau)(distribution center)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Soler & Palau SA announced the opening of Soler & Palau Canada in Toronto. The new distribution center is part of a strategic plan to optimize the value in the recent acquisition of Florida-based Breidert Air Products by establishing a presence...

Controlled Energy Corp.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)
September 1, 2005... Controlled Energy Corp. recently introduced its squad of four Tankless University Cheerleaders who made their debut at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference 2005 Trade Show. Their presence at the show was intended to help educate building...

Radfest East is a radiant festival.(News: Hydronics/HVACR)
September 1, 2005... The Radiant Panel Association will host Radfest East Oct. 11-12 at Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, Va., near Washington,,, D.C. It will cover both hydronic and electric radiant heating, snow and ice melting, warm floors, ceiling heating and wall...

WIT partners with MISG.(Wit and Co)(management information systems group)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Buying group Wit & Co., Ltd., comprised of independent distributors in the plumbing and HVAC industries, selected MISG to provide a communitywide Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) enablement program. This partnership enables the...

Vormittag Associates (VAI).(Awards ...)
September 1, 2005... Vormittag Associates (VAI) was named a winner in the Business Achievement Awards presented by the Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA). The competition focused attention on the accomplishments of the local for-profit business community....

Provia Software.(Awards ...)
September 1, 2005... Provia Software has been selected as one of "100 Great Supply Chain Partners" by Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies magazine. It was also recognized by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine as a Top 100 enabling organization for...

Cabinet NG.(Software News ...)
September 1, 2005... Cabinet NG released CNG-Books 2.5. It provides filing capability with or without the use of the company's comprehensive document management product, CNG 5.0. Small and medium-sized businesses can file and integrate an unlimited amount of...

Activant solutions to acquire Prophet 21.(acquisitions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Activant Solutions announced that it will acquire Prophet 21 a technology provider to the wholesale distribution market, for $215 million Activant s a business management solutions company focused on vertical industries. "Prophet 21's...

PMI probes emerging technologies.(News: Technology)
September 1, 2005... Topics ranging from dealing with change to the coming era of RFID inventory tracking were addressed by 12 industry experts who spoke at a PMI conference last month. The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute devoted three days to a program zeroing in...

Elite Software.(Software News ...)
September 1, 2005... Elite Software's Proposal Maker creates proposals and other sales related documents automatically from equipment selection and cost comparison results obtained from Bite's Audit and Rhvac programs. It also prints customer referral letters,...

Hoffman Specialty.(updation of web based systems)(www.hoffrnanspecialty.com)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Hoffman Specialty updated its Web-based Steam Component Selection Program making it easier to use. Engineers and installers are able to quickly and accurately choose the components they need, and save the information for their records with just...

In-Sink-Erator.(Web Sites To Watch ...)
September 1, 2005... In-Sink-Erator redesigned its Web site, www.insinkerator.com. It incorporates drop-down menus and one-click shortcuts to improve navigation. Changes include printer-friendly formats, searching within the site and the ability to email pages to...

Woolf-Harris.(Web Sites To Watch ...)
September 1, 2005... Woolf-Harris has added live chat to its Web site, www.woolfharris.com. Support staff is still required, but the manner in which product information is dispensed has changed. Clicking on the live support icon provides the new method of data...

Relizon.(partnership)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Relizon, one of the largest label converters in North America, has become an Honours Partner of Intermec Technologies. The program was designed to recognize and reward value-added partners who demonstrate superior software and integration...

The Midwest Distributors Association.(Scholarships, Awards ...)
September 1, 2005... The Midwest Distributors Association announced the recipients of its 2005 Scholarship Awards: Austin C. Berge, enrolled at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead, Minn., sponsored by Dakota Supply Group in Fargo, N.D., and...

Danfoss.(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)(Rising Star Award)(members)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Danfoss and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society will present the Rising Star Award to a new RSES member at an awards luncheon during the annual RSES Conference in Atlanta, Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. Also, Jeff Staub, application engineering...

Solatube International.(certification program)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Solatube International manufacturer of tubular skylights, launched its Certified Installation Consultant (CIC) Program across the United States and Canada. Premier dealers undergo rigorous training and must prove proficiency in line with the...

Competitive Access Systems.(Products ...)
September 1, 2005... Competitive Access Systems has introduced the patented FaucetMaster(TM) that converts an existing faucet into an automatic electronic temperature controlled unit without replacing or removing it. No maintenance or batteries are required for the...

HeatLink USA.(Products ...)
September 1, 2005... HeatLink USA has designed a self-service plumbing and radiant floor heating point-of-sale package for AquaLink and AquaHeat. Both products are complete systems, bar coded and packaged for self service. The two systems combined have less than 40...

Water Cannon.(Products ...)
September 1, 2005... Water Cannon offers replacement pumps and parts for pressure washers. It also carries tank feed models and continuous duty versions. All pumps are available complete and ready to use with 4-bolt installation, backed by a factory warranty of up...

PVF recovery documented by Biennial survey: 61% say business increased in the first half; even more look to a better 2006.(PVF SURVEY)(Pipes, valves, fittings)
September 1, 2005... For the last decade, Supply House Times has undertaken a detailed "PVF Purchasing Habits" survey every other year probing PVF distributors about their business practices and performance. We skipped 2001, when new ownership of the magazine took...

The total package: Ohio wholesaler Active Plumbing Supply strives to meet all of the needs of its showroom customers.(Active Plumbing Supply)
September 1, 2005... Dip your hand into a bubbling whirlpool on display. Savor the flavor of a warm cookie, baked that morning in a working oven. Test 24 different showerheads to see how the water flows. These are a few of the experiences a visitor can enjoy at the...

Ferguson opens 60th Xpress: The grand opening was attended by top management of Ferguson and an editor from Supply House Times.(Industry Event)
September 1, 2005... Newport News, Va.-based Ferguson Enterprises surpassed its commitment to open 50 stand alone Xpress locations within the fiscal year just ended by opening 60. Ferguson Xpress self-service stores are fully stocked with plumbing and light...

A near-term solution for health insurance costs: Health Savings Accounts are helping reduce medical costs in South Africa.(Health Care)
September 1, 2005... A strong majority of U.S. executives rate healthcare insurance costs as their No. 1 concern. The poster company for this problem might be GM, which announced on June 7th that it will layoff at least 25,000 jobs or almost 8% of its U.S....

Pro-Pal is a winner!(Information Showcase)
September 1, 2005... The industry has spoken and the new Pro-Pal line of step-saving valves available exclusively from Webstone is indeed making waves and turning heads. What can these valves do? A better question would be: what can't these valves do? They simplify...

Anvil introduces Anvil-Strut[TM] metal framing products.(Information Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Anvil International is proud to introduce its new brand of Anvil-Strut [TM] metal framing products that includes a complete line of channel, fittings and accessories. Anvil-Strut[TM] products provide maximum recommended load ratings for metal...

Set-Rite's Toilet Flange Spacer system installs under the flange.(Information Showcase)
September 1, 2005... "Set it (Once, Set it Right" with this innovative new product from Set-Rite. Our Toilet Flange Spacer System was created to save time and money during the toilet flange installation process: * Set the flange to the perfect height during the...

Heat-fab's Web site has resources section.(Information Showcase)
September 1, 2005... The "Resources" section of Heat-fab's Web site lets the company's engineering experience and application knowledge serve the installer or specifying engineer on a one-to-one level. Detailed information for each AL 29-4C[R] Special Gas Vent...

Radiant floor heating systems Roth Radiant Floor Panel System for 3/8" & 1/2" Roth PEX tubing.(Information Showcase)
September 1, 2005... This modular, low-profile PEX tubing tracking system has integrated thermal isolation and an aluminum heat diffuser. The Roth Radiant Floor Panel System is an easily assembled PEX tubing track system that allows simple installation of hydronic...

New sealed combustion gas boiler.(Information Showcase)
September 1, 2005... With AFUE to 86.1 percent, Slant/Fin's new value-priced Victory VSPH sealed combustion gas boiler promises fuel savings for homeowners. All models are Energy Star-rated. Contractors will appreciate its installer-friendly features and economy...

General's Hot-Rodder[TM] packs power & maneuverability into a lightweight design.(Information Showcase)
September 1, 2005... The Hot-Rodder[TM] sectional drain cleaner blends power and maneuverability for rapid removal of clogs. Press down on the quick-release chuck handle, and the 3/4 hp motor spins 10- or 15-foot cable sections at 715 rpm--clearing up to 10-inch...

New high output Slant/Fin baseboard.(Information Showcase)
September 1, 2005... The output, size and strength of new Slant/Fin Baseline 70 baseboard make it ideal for multi-family housing, light commercial and high-output residential heating applications. Its economy price makes Baseline 70 particularly suited for highly...