The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) announced today a promotional partnership with the EPA WaterSense program, distinguishing IAPMO as the first association of code officials to be accepted as WaterSense partners.
Masco Corp. announced that Alan H. Barry, 64, has
stepped down as President and Chief
Operating Officer effective Nov. 30, 2007 in connection with his previously announced
retirement from the company.
Remodeling activity held up well during the third
quarter of 2007, according to the National Association of Home Builder's (NAHB)
Remodeling Market Index (RMI).
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.
Doosan
Infracore today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Bobcat,
Utility Equipment and Attachments businesses from Ingersoll Rand Co., Ltd.
German pump manufacturer WILO AG has been in business 135 years; power tool manufacturer Vermont American was founded 60 years ago; and Fluidmaster, manufacturer of toilet repair parts, is now
William J. (Bill) Peel, 84, a publishing executive for plumbing industry magazines, died Oct. 7 after an extended illness. His career in the PHCP field spanned 40 years, including stints
Kessler Sales and Distribution: Neil Kessler (fourth from left in yellow shirt), Kessler’s owner and president, is pictured here with New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg moments before the start
Marshall Rodeno Associated, a manufacturers rep firm based in Denver, CO, recently hosted its fourth “Ladies Luncheon” to show appreciation to women in the industry. A total of 68 attended,