The first day of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute's Information Technology forum in July focused on the initiative by retailers to synchronize data via a global database and have a common format for presenting their products.

Neuco, Inc. recently added product training modules to its Web site, www.neucoinc.com.

Prier launched its Prier Partsfinder on its Web site, www.prier.com.

A new Web site, developed by members of the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) program, gives heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) instructors and schools the tools they need to ensure their HVACR programs have met or exceeded industry standards.

Mincron Corp. released its JENASYS[tm] Translation Suite at the COMMON 2003 Conference and Expo.

MAAX introduced a new look for its Web site, www.maax.com.

Watts Drainage launched its new Web site, www.wattsdrainage.com.

Mincron introduced its new e-Learning Network. The network is designed for users to take classes on any of the company's features and functions online, without requiring travel.

Prophet 21 acquired Faspac Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise software solutions and services for fastener distributors.

Coleman[r] Heating and Air Conditioning, a division of YORK International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group, expanded its offering of online business tools to include the Coleman Ad Planner and new printing options for the Build-A-Brochure program.