John Malloy has assumed the role of CEO of Victaulic Co. as of March 1 following the retirement of Joseph Trachtenberg, who retired after 30 years with the company.
National Waterworks, Inc., which purchased U.S. Filter Distribution Group in November 2002, reported a 10.9% increase in sales for 2003 to $1.28 billion, with net income for the year of $33.6 million, compared with a net loss of $418.7 million the prior year, due mainly to a change in accounting practice.
Northwest Pipe Co. reported that it was named as pipe supplier to Steve Bubalo Construction located in Monrovia, Calif., for about $7 million of welded steel pipe and fittings for the Baseline Feeder Extension South Pipeline, a project for the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.
ITT Industries announced that it has purchased 88% of WEDECO AG Water Technology of Duesseldorf, Germany, and Heng Tong Water Treatment Engineering Co. Ltd. of Shanghai, China.
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is now listed in the GreenSpec® Directory, a guide to materials and building practices that contribute to environmentally friendly buildings.