Sloan Valve Co. said its new ECOS electronic dual-flush Flushometer was awarded most innovative product in the industrial category at the 2008 CIPHEX West trade show and conference.

The Swan Corp. hired HADCO as its sales agency and master Swanstone distributor for the state of Florida.

GROHE, a provider of premium-quality kitchen and bathroom faucets and shower products, has named Jeffrey C. Ackerberg president and chief executive officer for GROHE America, a subsidiary of GROHE Water Technology AG & Co. 

Advanced Modern Technologies Corporation (AMTC), a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of automatic washroom fixtures, announces the completion of an equity investment in AMTC from a private investment group.

Hotels need to install and maintain properly designed and manufactured lavatory equipment if they are serious about saving water.

Elkay Manufacturing Co.’s Plumbing Products Division (PPD) has developed the Commercial and Residential Wholesale business units.

The North American business units of Jacuzzi Brands Corp. have combined portions of their spa/hot tub group (outdoor products) and the bath group (indoor products) operations and opened a new world headquarters in Chino Hills, CA.

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures said that Chairman Ila Lewis has retired after more than 27 years, leaving the business without direct-family involvement for the first time in its 76-year history.

Sloan Valve Co. appointed Greg Shaw global vice president of human resources.