As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations during 2007, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC launched a national search for plumbing contracting firms that had reached or exceeded the same milestone

Sloan Valve Co. hired Jeffrey Krull as vice president, product development.

Chicago Faucets’ 2008 catalog, featuring its line of commercial products and components, is now available on CD.

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC named Andrew Love marketing coordinator in its Toronto office.

Elkay Manufacturing Co. promoted Leslie Clark to vice president of business excellence and named Rich Dickson managing director of international sales.

Basco hired Cindy Goodwin as vice president of sales for wholesale plumbing.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association announced it is renaming an award category in its design competition for 2009.

Blanco America named Tim Maicher director of marketing.

Hank Darlington, showroom guru, consultant and columnist, is spearheading a contest with Supply House Times that will honor outstanding showrooms. Two showrooms will be selected: one 2,500 sq. ft. or larger, the other less than 2,500 sq. ft.

Century Bathworks Inc. has hired RG Marketing Group as manufacturers representative for southern New Jersey, Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania, and parts of Maryland and Virginia.