Denmark-based pump manufacturer Grundfos Group has acquired Peerless Pump Co., a U.S.-based manufacturer of pumps and fire protection systems. It is Grundfos’ largest acquisition to date.

Network ’07, which included the annual convention of the American Supply Association, took place Oct. 24-27 in Anaheim, CA, and included several PVF discussions of notable candor.

Houston-based master distributor Warren Alloy has opened a 16,000-sq.-ft. shipping depot in Lakeland, FL.  The facility includes indoor storage plus a pipe yard. Matt Patton, an 18-year PVF sales veteran,

Grinnell Mechanical Services has launched Design to Build, a new design service to mechanical contractors in which Grinnell technical experts will work with customers to develop an honest assessment of

The U.S. Commerce Dept. issued a preliminary finding on Nov. 6 that the Chinese government has been providing improper subsidies on circular welded steel pipe exports to the U.S., and

McJunkin Corp. and Red Man Pipe and Supply Co. completed their merger on Nov. 1. Now known as McJunkin Red Man Corp., the companies will have co-headquarters in Charleston, WV,

A Chinese stainless steel industry spokesman said that his country’s growth rate in refineries, power generation, chemical, transportation and machinery manufacturing will continue to drive increases in China’s stainless steel

According to Industrial Info Resources (www.industrialinfo.com), there are 4,810 active North American industrial projects totaling more than $382 billion scheduled to begin construction in 2008. That total investment value (TIV)

Key Safety Systems, a designer and manufacturer of safety-critical components and systems including airbags, seat belts and steering wheels, has selected supplyForce to be its national integrated procurement provider for

Tyco Flow Control said its facility in Black Mountain, NC, has received approval by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) Occupational Safety and Health Division (NCOSH) for participation in