Increasing applications in repair and improvement markets in both residential and nonresidential construction will spur growth in demand for U.S. plumbing products over the next four years.

U. S. Industries reported it will have reduced its total net debt and letters of credit outstanding to about $602 million.

Slant/Fin is offering interactive correspondence courses in a variety of boiler, baseboard and radiant heating topics.

Kohler Co. has launched another manufacturing division, Kohler Mobile Plumbing Systems, which initially will produce four different types of mobile plumbing units.

Software Solutions, Inc. appointed Randy Keith as president of the company and member of its board of directors.

Dornbracht USA has expanded and restructured its marketing department.

In-Sink-Erator, a division of Emerson, announced that its manufacturing facilities have been recertified to the new ISO 9001:2000 quality system standard.

Elkay Manufacturing received the 2002 March of Dimes Vision 20/20 award in June.

In response to requests from trade customers, Danze has expanded its finish offerings to include oil-rubbed bronze.

Moen Inc. has launched a television and print ad campaign that features water as the star.