A.O. Smith said it plans to submit a tender offer for all outstanding GSW shares in February and, if successful, hopes to conclude the transaction by the end of the first quarter.
Mid-City Supply Co., based in Elkhart, IN, was honored as the 2005 “Business of the Year” by the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management.
Roth Industries said it will start producing its double-wall oil storage tanks in the United States this year to improve service levels. Its new production facility is in Watertown, NY.
Bradford White announced the retirement of Anthony J. Maglione, who joined the company in 1966 and held various positions in sales administration and international sales.
F.W. Webb Co. (Bedford, MA) announced a comprehensive, multi-year marketing partnership with the Boston Red Sox that recognizes the wholesaler as the team's official distributor of plumbing, heating, HVAC and pipe-valve-fittings supplies.
The Home Depot® said it will acquire Orlando, FL-based wholesaler Hughes Supply for an aggregate consideration of $3.47 billion, including the payment of $46.50 per outstanding share and the assumption of $285 million in net debt.