Victory Management Solutions is now representing Uponor products and systems in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Roth Industries has extended the warranty on its double-wall oil storage tanks to 30 years.

HARDI reported North American HVACR average distributor sales for December 2011were down 12.2% from record growth the same time last year.

Luxury kitchen and bath designer Native Trails was awarded the Innovative Furniture Product of the Year from DPHA.

WinWholesale opened Minot Winnelson Co., the third location in North Dakota.

Hansgrohe North America has increased production at its Alpharetta, Ga., headquarters.

American Supply Association, along with the ASA Education Foundation, the Midwest Distributors Association and the Wholesalers Association of the Northeast, moved their headquarters to the western Chicago suburb of Itasca, Ill.

DDI Systems’ new Inform SBE small-business edition software will offer a full-featured solution made for distributors with less than 10 users.

Elkhart Products named White Wolf Group its Atlanta-based manufacturers rep.

Sustainable Solutions International and Caroma entered into a long-term agreement where SSi will become the exclusive distributor of the Caroma brand.

The ACCA Educational Institute Standards Task Team announced that ANSI has recognized ACCA 12 QH-2011 Existing Homes Evaluation and Performance Improvement standard.

Victory Management Solutions is now representing Uponor products and systems in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Mister Sparky, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning launch endorsement deal with three popular radio personalities.

The key to unlocking the savings, the report finds, is for energy utilities and apartment building owners to work together more closely to develop effective energy-efficiency policies.

Roth Industries has extended the warranty on its double-wall oil storage tanks to 30 years.

The Orange County Great Park, located between Los Angeles and San Diego, can accommodate the 20 competition houses and the special needs of the Solar Decathlon event.

Warranty Check App provides on-the-go product information for iPhones and Google Android phones.

Watts Water Technologies has agreed to acquire Vernon, British Columbia, Canada-based tekmar Control Systems in a share purchase transaction.

Dina Dwyer-Owens accepted the opportunity to go undercover at Mr. Rooter and fulfill a long-held dream to ride in service vans out in the field.

U.S. Green Building Council releases list of top U.S. states for LEED-certified projects in 2011.

Uponor announces its factory training schedule for the first quarter of the year along with a new Professional Webinar Series.

The competition’s next phase will take place at MCAA 2012, the association’s annual convention to be held March 18-22 at the Walt Disney World Resort.

According to DDI System, distributors are succeeding with the software provider’s technology and service. DDI is hosting a free webinar that will focus on those two benefits: • Leading Technology – See the difference of a fully integrated ERP solution that supports a distributor’s business operations from sales orders through general ledger reporting. • [...]

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:37:29 +0000

Hansgrohe is thinking globally and increasing production at its Alpharetta, Ga., headquarters to expand export distribution of its American-assembled, German-engineered products. So far, India, Turkey, South Africa, China and Mexico are benefiting from the U.S. expanded product assortment. Far from just a strategic business decision, it is an opportunity for Hansgrohe to supply these countries [...]

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:29:33 +0000

The 2012 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, to be held at McCormick Place in Chicago April 24-26, has officially opened show registration. KBIS continues to gain momentum as an ever-increasing number of industry leaders across a wide variety of categories, including cabinetry, appliances and plumbing, sign-on to share their hottest new innovations. With more than [...]

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:03:23 +0000

AHR Expo show management announced that the 2012 exposition and conference has established a new all-time attendance record with nearly 40,000 registered visitors for the recently concluded event at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Together with exhibitor personnel and other attendees, more than 57,000 HVACR professionals participated in the world’s largest HVACR event January 23-25. Based on preliminary [...]

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:12:41 +0000

Watts Water Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire tekmar Control Systems in a share purchase transaction. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the month. Srinivas K. Bagepalli, Watts Water Technologies president of North America, noted, “tekmar is a designer and manufacturer of proprietary control solutions for heating, ventilating and air [...]

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:29:58 +0000

CMC Supply, a Roanoke, Va.-based company, announced the acquisition of Rocky Mount Supply Company, with branches in Rocky Mount and Bedford, Va. The transaction was completed, December 29. Rocky Mount Supply Company was founded in 1978 and is a supplier of plumbing, water systems, electrical, lighting, and appliances to the home building, plumbing and electrical contractors. “CMC and Rocky Mount [...]

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:03:01 +0000

Although the Obama administration just rejected the construction of the Keystone pipeline, Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has told Fox News that he plans to present a new proposed route for the pipeline well before Election Day. “I fully expect we could get it done certainly in the early September, August time frame,” the governor told [...]

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:45:35 +0000

According to early reports from Fox News, the State Department has decided to reject the Keystone XL pipeline, suggesting that 60 days is inadequate time to do the required environmental impact assessment on the path of the coveted pipeline. “The Department does not have sufficient time to obtain the information necessary to assess whether the [...]

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:36:10 +0000

Michael Bales, 58, president and co-owner of Prier Pipe & Supply Inc., ended his valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer on January 3 and peacefully passed away at home in the loving arms of Laurie Bales, his wife of 37 years. He is also survived by children, Caryn (Jeff) Barney, Molly (Mike) Thompson and Nick [...]

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:12:20 +0000

The Board of Directors of American Standard Brands announced the appointment of Jay D. Gould as president and CEO. “We are excited to have Jay take the helm of American Standard,” said Tom Taylor, chairman of the Board of Directors. “He brings tremendous experience in enhancing companies’ leading market positions and creating value by leading [...]

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:41:05 +0000

Coolidge, Ga. — Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc., a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient boilers and boiler room solutions, announces the launch of its newly enhanced corporate website at www.hurstboiler.com. HurstBoiler.com has always served as a destination for comprehensive information related to boilers, boiler systems, integrated controls, manufacturing, renewable energy and energy efficiency. The new site includes richer product pages [...]

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:53:55 +0000

Baltimore — Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration and motion systems, announced it will again sponsor the Alliance to Save Energy’s EE Global Forum for the fifth consecutive year. The 2012 Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) will be held March 27-29 at the [...]

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:15:01 +0000

Westport, Conn. — AHR Expo show management announced that the 2012 exposition and conference has established a new all-time attendance record with nearly 40,000 registered visitors for the recently concluded event at Chicago's McCormick Place. Together with exhibitor personnel and other attendees, more than 57,000 HVACR professionals participated in the world's largest HVACR event from January [...]

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:22:20 +0000

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Bradley Corp. announced the appointment of Jon Dommisse to director of global marketing & strategic development for the Menomonee Falls-based manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, restroom accessories and emergency equipment. Dommisse has been with Bradley for 15 years, and previously held leadership positions in marketing, research and product innovation disciplines.  Previously he worked [...]

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:21:03 +0000

Roth Industries, Inc., a world leader in environmentally friendly products that produce distribute and store energy for the most efficient homes and buildings, is pleased to announce it has extended the warranty on its double-wall oil storage tanks. To highlight the high quality construction of its DWT oil tank, Roth Industries has extended its [...]

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:09:15 +0000

Phoenix — W.J. Maloney Plumbing Co., Inc. has begun work on Phase Three of an expansion project at Mariposa Land Port of Entry near Nogales. The four-phase project consists of the phased demolition of the existing Port of Entry and the new construction of multiple buildings including inspection and detention areas, office space, and other Customs [...]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:53:14 +0000

NORTH ANDOVER, MA. January 20, 2012. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE symbol “WTS”) announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire tekmar Control Systems in a share purchase transaction. The acquisition of tekmar Is expected to close by the end of January 2012. The consummation of the acquisition is subject [...]

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:38:21 +0000

Chicago — The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is pleased to announce that it has signed a publishing partnership with TMB Publishing Inc., in which TMB’s renowned monthly magazine, Plumbing Engineer, will become “The Official Publication of ASPE” effective March 1 and will replace ASPE’s publication, Plumbing System & Design. “This new partnership combines the technical quality [...]

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:58:10 +0000

Piscataway, N.J. — The Board of Directors of American Standard Brands announced the appointment of Jay D. Gould as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, a leading North American manufacturer of branded bath and kitchen products serving both the residential and commercial markets, including the new construction and remodeling markets. “We are excited to [...]

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:25:18 +0000

Phc News is proud to present the brightest minds in the plumbing, heating/hydronics and mechanical industries, covering the hottest trend in the industry — Selling Energy Efficiency in Today’s Marketplace. Don’t miss the FREE session at the 2012 AHR show in Chicago, January 24 at 9 a.m. Moderated by Ellen Rohr, industry leaders Dan Foley, [...]

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:25:56 +0000