August 2015

I.D. Booth celebrates 140 years of business

September 21, 2015

I.D. Booth, a fifth-generation family owned business in Elmira, Ohio, celebrated its 140th anniversary. The wholesaler of plumbing, heating, industrial,...

Mansfield introduces MicroDerm Therapeutic Bath

September 15, 2015

Mansfield Plumbing has introduced a new generation of bathing experiences for tension-riddled people. The new MicroDermTM Therapeutic Bath silently infuses...

Mansfield Plumbing awards four scholarships

September 3, 2015

Mansfield Plumbing has awarded $1,000 scholarships to four college students whose parents each work at the plumbing product manufacturer location...

Danfoss Turbocor Compressors appoints new vice president of sales and marketing and global customer support

August 31, 2015

Danfoss Turbocor Compressors Inc., has appointed Jose Alvares as vice president of sales and marketing and global customer support. In this...

Lawsuit blames California home builders for leaks from copper pipes

August 31, 2015

Two Orange County, California, attorneys announced Thursday that they have filed a class-action lawsuit accusing builders in San Clemente’s 3,800-home...

Kohler Joins ‘Connect the Drops’ California water conservation campaign

August 28, 2015

As part of its goal to educate building professionals and consumers in California on reducing water use, Kohler Co. has...

Organizers announce new pump show

August 27, 2015

KCI Corp. and Messe Düsseldorf North America have announced a new pump event called Pump Summit Americas, which will take...

(VIDEO) Forged Components Inc. featured on Fox Business News’ ‘Manufacturing Marvels’

August 27, 2015

A recent episode of “Manufacturing Marvels” shown on Fox Business News, featured a segment on Forged Components Inc. If you...

Hansgrohe, Axor brands featured in NGHTV’s ‘First To The Future’ home

August 27, 2015

Hansgrohe is excited to play an essential role in NextGenTV’s (NGHTV.com) recently completed “First to the Future Home,” with host...

Laars NeoTherm Enhanced Boiler Controls

August 27, 2015

All Laars commercial NeoTherm boilers now come with a large color touch screen as standard equipment. The screen allows quick...

Dexter + Chaney names Brian Rice as new CFO

August 27, 2015

Rice will succeed retiring CFO John Ulacia Dexter + Chaney, providers of Spectrum® Construction Software, announced the appointment of Brian...

ASA to award member companies for outstanding safety

August 27, 2015

The volunteer leaders of the American Supply Association’s Safety Committee are pleased to announce that the 2015 ASA Member Safety...

Fluidmaster president featured in Innovate For The Future podcast series

August 27, 2015

Todd Talbot has led Fluidmaster since July 2011 bringing almost 30 years of building products industry experience to this leading...

Ferguson division acquires Central Pipe & Supply's Mobile, Ala. operation

August 26, 2015

Ferguson Fire & Fabrication, the nation’s largest independent distributor of fire protection systems, on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Central...

Modine Special Edition Hot Dawg Heaters

August 26, 2015

It’s the ultimate final touch for a garage or workshop: a customized unit heater, available now in camo (“Huntin’ Dawg”),...

McJunkin Red Man Corp. opens new regional distribution center

August 25, 2015

MRC Global Inc., No. 2 in Wholesaler magazine’s Wholesaling 100, announced that its subsidiary, McJunkin Red Man Corporation, has opened...

F.W Webb hires new senior vice president of sales

August 24, 2015

F.W. Webb Co., No. 13 on Wholesaler magazine’s 2015 Wholesaling 100, hired Thomas Grunewald as the company’s new senior vice president of...

Bosch Tronic Electric Water Heater

August 21, 2015

For whole house or commercial building hot water on demand, Bosch Thermotechnology offers its wall-mountable Tronic 5000C and 6000C electric...

HARDI Distributors report 12 percent Increase in June sales

August 20, 2015

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released its monthly TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by...

Joel Becker to receive Fred V. Keenan Lifetime Achievement Award

August 20, 2015

The American Supply Association’s Executive Committee is proud to announce that the 2015 Fred V. Keenan Lifetime Achieve Award will...

Lowe's opens its first urban-oriented home improvement store in Manhattan

August 19, 2015

Late last year, home-improvement retailer Lowe’s said it planned to open two stores in Manhattan in the second half of...

Rick Schwartz talks about leading WinWholesale as CEO

August 19, 2015

The Dayton Business Journal included a Q&A with Rick Schwartz in its Aug. 18 edition. WinWholesale announced that Schwartz will...

Sloan Hybrid Urinals

August 19, 2015

Sloan unveils its new Sloan® Hybrid Urinals, which combine a world-class, multi-patented urinal cartridge with revolutionary Jetrinse™ Solution Technology that...

New York governor announces mandatory inspection of cooling towers throughout state

August 18, 2015

After the New York City Council last week passed legislation to require the inspection of city cooling towers for the...

Morrison Supply announces formation of MORSCO

August 17, 2015

Fort Worth-based Morrison Supply Company announces the formation of MORSCO—an umbrella wholesale distribution company founded on the shoulders of our...

HD Supply Waterworks settles fraud case for $4.9 million

August 17, 2015

HD Supply Waterworks has settled allegations it was involved in a scheme to defraud the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program,...

NYC adopts ASHRAE Legionella Standard following outbreak

August 17, 2015

With 12 confirmed dead and more than 120 cases of infection due to legionellosis, New York City Council on Thursday...

Clean energy from water pipe comes to Portland

August 14, 2015

There’s one place with near-constant running water that can be tapped for energy without causing environmental problems: cities’ drinking water...

PMI urges strong incentives to replace older plumbing products with water-efficient ones

August 13, 2015

Plumbing Manufacturers International continues to work with the state of California to mitigate the impact of the drought. PMI’s members...

California approves nation’s toughest shower head requirements

August 13, 2015

Also effective next July, residential bathroom faucets will have a maximum flow rate of 1.2 gallons per minute. New regulations...

Duravit USA expands core team with customer service, technical specialists

August 12, 2015

In 2015, Duravit USA’s team continues to experience positive growth with the addition of three positions aimed at broadening customer...

Wolseley acquires QIP Equipment

August 12, 2015

QIP Equipment Ltd. of Montreal has been acquired by Wolseley Industrial Canada. QIP was established in Montreal, Quebec, and has...

LESER expands local stock

August 12, 2015

LESER has expanded its local stock and assembly capabilities in Charlotte, N.C. Over 1,500 configurations of Pilot Operated Safety Valves...

Call for entries for Second Annual NKBA University 2016 Professional of the Year

August 12, 2015

The National Kitchen & Bath Association announced the Call for Entries for its second annual NKBA U Professional of the...

B.K. Thorpe acquires Reliable Pipe Supply

August 12, 2015

In a letter to customers and suppliers, Paula C. Mendell, president of Reliable Pipe Supply Inc., San Diego, Calif., says...

A Winner’s Tale – Rhonda Konche and NKBA

August 12, 2015

Oftentimes, skills aren't innate. They're learned. Rhonda knows precisely how this works in the business realm. It's important that the...

Etiquette for sales people

August 12, 2015

Dave Kahle

Q: I'm new to sales and to business in general. I don't want to make a "manners” or "etiquette” mistake...

Second opinion conquers estate tax for column reader

August 12, 2015

Irving Blackman

For years I have been writing: “If you use the right tax strategies, work with the right professional (typically, lawyer,...

The dangers of predicting your retirement

August 12, 2015

Roger S. Balser

If you're over 50 years old and reading this article, I'm pretty positive that two questions have crossed your mind...

The McNeeley View/Economics

Beware the Ides of March — and Greece

August 12, 2015

Don McNeeley

There is a concept known as Chaos Theory. One way it is explained is: “A butterfly flaps its wings in...

One-on-one with brothers Colin and Hunter Fein of Associated Marketing

Colin and Hunter Fein are not only co-workers, they’re brothers. Honesty and integrity are at the core of their family business Associated Marketing, and that shines through with its second generation. I spoke with Colin, General Manager, and Hunter, Outside Sales, to learn what it takes to not only make it in this industry, but propel it into the next generation.

August 12, 2015

Danielle Galian: How did each of you get started in the family business? Colin Fein: I started when I was...

Fundamentals of pricing

August 12, 2015

Rich & Jen Schmitt

This month we are sharing a quick reminder about making money on the items you sell. You have to do...

Douglas Dodds joins IBC as managing director of sales and marketing for North America

July 16, 2015

Vancouver, B.C. – IBC is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Dodds as managing director of sales and marketing...

Jeff Whitelaw promoted to vice president, product strategy and engineering, Mitsubishi Electric

August 11, 2015

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Cooling & Heating Division (Mitsubishi Electric) has promoted Jeff Whitelaw to vice president, product strategy and...

Webstone releases 'MVP In Hydronic Systems Applications,' a free DVD highlighting its products

August 11, 2015

This newly expanded 35-minute animated video outlines the functions, features and benefits of Webstone’s complete line of signature products and...

Hastings Tile & Bath redefines showroom experience with fully designed vignettes

August 10, 2015

New York – Hastings Tile & Bath, the importers and distributors of contemporary bathroom fixtures, tile and bath furniture has...

Mid-City Supply Company opens new location

August 10, 2015

Elkhart, Ind. – Mid-City Supply Company opened a new full-service branch in Galesburg, Michigan this month. The new branch is...

Harrington Industrial Plastics opens new branch location

August 10, 2015

Raleigh, N.C. – Harrington Industrial Plastics announced its newest branch location in Raleigh, NC. Harrington has been doing business for...

Zurn Wilkins solutions earn all A’s at Auraria Campus

August 10, 2015

Erie, Penn. – Zurn Industries, LLC was the unanimous choice of three separate colleges to provide important engineered water solutions...

EVAPCO acquires Dolphin WaterCare

July 27, 2015

EVAPCO, Inc., has purchased the assets of Clearwater Systems Corporation. This acquisition combines two industry innovators and provides a path...

HARDI emerging leaders learn from industry mentors, speakers

August 10, 2015

Columbus, Ohio – Nine respected HVACR industry mentors and other leadership professionals shared their expertise at the Heating, Air-conditioning &...

Valve World Americas EXPO & Conference 2015 sets new record

August 10, 2015

Houston – The third staging of Valve World Americas Expo & Conference, recently held in Houston, Texas was a resounding...

Xylem’s Goulds Water Technology Factory School releases Q3 training schedule

August 10, 2015

Seneca Falls, NY. – Goulds Water Technology (GWT) announces its 2015 third quarter Factory School schedule for in-person and online...

Pipe Prop receives Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance for Pipe support approved for electrical conduit

August 10, 2015

Pipe Prop, a popular, easy-to-install and adjustable pipe support system, now has a version with the Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance for...

Major Incorporated sold to Shale Inland

August 10, 2015

Houston, Texas – Major Incorporated, a U.S. Northeast-based distributor of pipe, valves, fittings and actuation solutions, has been acquired by...

Ferguson CEO: New acquisitions pending as construction improves

August 10, 2015

Ferguson CEO Frank Roach told Newport News, Va., newspaper the Daily Press the company will continue to grow through acquisitions."Our...

GROHE throws a sizzling summer event at GROHE Live! Center

August 7, 2015

New York – The Manhattan Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) held its Sizzling Summer Social in...

California Faucets—a recurring theme at the 2015 Pasadena Showcase House of Design

August 7, 2015

Huntington Beach, Calif. – The Los Angeles area’s most elite designers honored California Faucets by selecting its faucets and shower...

Affiliated Distributors member sales grow 4 percent in Q2

August 7, 2015

Affiliated Distributors reported sales for all AD members, across all seven Divisions, grew by 4 percent in the second quarter...

Zurn takes proactive approach to enhance water safety with launch of lead-free hydrant series

August 6, 2015

Erie, Penn. – Zurn Industries, LLC unveils a versatile series of lead-free hydrants to protect water sources, which may...

Crane celebrates 160 years of innovation during Valve World Americas Expo

August 6, 2015

Houston – Commemorating a heritage of leadership and innovation, Crane ChemPharma & Energy celebrated the 160-year anniversary of Crane Co....

Ferguson feeds communities’ needs

August 6, 2015

Associates support more than 100 nonprofit organizations around the country Newport News, Va. – Ferguson recently concluded its second annual...

Ken James retires after 50 years of service in plumbing products industry

August 5, 2015

Woodridge, Ill. – It is with mixed emotion that Danze and Gerber, both leaders in the plumbing products category, announce...

Watts Water launches microsite to showcase all its brands

August 5, 2015

North Andover, Mass. – Watts Water recently unveiled www.onewattswater.com, a microsite that provides an overview of the broad selection of water products,...

ASHRAE says air conditioning settings aren’t biased against women

August 5, 2015

Keeping building occupants comfortable while minimizing energy use is a balancing act for engineers who design HVAC&R systems and buildings....

WinWholesale Dayton Regional Distribution Center expands footprint; undergoes remodel

August 5, 2015

WinWholesale’s Dayton Regional Distribution Center, one of the company’s four major distribution centers (Denver; Richmond, Virginia; and Middletown, Connecticut) is...

Call for entries: Hangrohe+Axor competition for design excellence

August 5, 2015

New York – Hansgrohe U.S.A is proud to announce its nationwide call for entries for the second annual Hansgrohe+Axor Das...

Jacuzzi Luxury Bath announces distribution agreement with Ferguson

August 5, 2015

Chino Hills, Calif. – Jacuzzi Luxury Baths announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Ferguson Enterprises Inc....

DistributionNOW to acquire Challenger Industries

August 4, 2015

DistributionNOW, announced it has agreed to purchase Bismarck, North Dakota-based Challenger Industries. Terms were not disclosed. Challenger Industries is a...

MRC Group cuts more jobs as 2Q profit falls

August 4, 2015

The Houston Chronicle reports that MRC Global cut another 180 jobs as its net income dropped by nearly 60 percent...

F.W. Webb introduces revolutionary piping system to the U.S. market

August 3, 2015

Bedford, Mass. – The F.W. Webb Company is announcing an innovative polypropylene pipe and fitting system for commercial, institutional and...

Spirax Sarco launches social media platform Google+

August 3, 2015

Blythewood, S.C. – Spirax Sarco, a leader in products and services for steam system solutions, has announced it has added...

Watermark Designs unveils new website

August 3, 2015

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Watermark Designs, the Brooklyn-based designers and manufacturers of bathroom faucets and fixtures for commercial and residential projects...

Triangle Sales selects Infor to help increase productivity and revenue

August 3, 2015

New York – Infor, the industry cloud company, announced that Triangle Sales, a leading HVAC distributor, has selected Infor Distribution...

Hilti celebrates grand opening of Western Hemisphere Product Development and Tool Service Center and North American Corporate Headquarters

August 3, 2015

Plano, Texas – Hilti is proud to be calling Texas home for more than 250 team members. To celebrate, Hilti...

LAUFEN opens East Coast Customer Service Center and expands with new team member

August 3, 2015

New York – LAUFEN, the award-winning Swiss-based manufacturer of high-end bathroom solutions welcomes Wilson Caicedo as its new customer service representative....

Armstrong celebrates its sustainability initiative’s second year

August 3, 2015

Armstrong Fluid Technology’s sustainability initiative – Planet Proposition – is celebrating a highly successful second year, with significant energy savings...

Uponor wins home builder’s ‘Partners of Choice’ award

August 3, 2015

Uponor North America was recently honored for the second year in a row with the prestigious Partners of Choice Award...

hilmor launches 2015 Retool Your Future Scholarship Competition

August 3, 2015

hilmor, innovative HVAC/R tool manufacturer, has announced the third annual Retool Your Future Scholarship Contest. The contest has received more...

Contemporary, durable bathroom suite

August 1, 2015

New faucets and showerheads within the M•Dura line offer fresh, contemporary styles with durability and performance needed for high-use environments....

Lead free fire hydrant adapters & caps

August 1, 2015

For private property, institutional and municipal fire hydrants, lead-free brass construction fire hydrant adapters and a cap with chain are...

High efficiency toilet combines traditional style, 1.28 gpf

August 1, 2015

The Brentwood high efficiency toilet is WaterSense compliant, with a certification pending. The traditional style 1.28-gpf toilet comes with a...

Backflow Preventer Retrofit-Spool solution for aging or inoperative preventers

August 1, 2015

The Backflow Preventer Retrofit-Spool solution has a unique outside-the-shutoff valve design that enables a wide range of configuration options. Its...