Supply House Times will become the official publication of the American Supply Association in a move that combines what was ASA News, the magazine published by ASA, into the pages of Supply House Times each month, starting in July.
A conditional contract has been signed to enable Wolseley plc (London, England), parent company of Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, Va.) to acquire the share capital of The Westburne Group from Paris-based Rexel S.A.
Thomas Morgan has joined Hughes Supply as president/chief operating officer, succeeding Stewart Hall, who resigned from that position to work in a family business with his son.
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association is inaugurating a marketing campaign for its PHCC Professional Product Line that supports the theme, "You'll feel more comfortable with us."
Stewart Hall, president and chief operating officer of Hughes Supply, is resigning from the wholesale distribution giant to work in his son's business.
Emco Limited reported a net loss of $1.25 million (U.S.) for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2000, compared to a net loss of $508,000 the previous year.
Hughes Supply reported an 11% sales increase but a decline in net income for the fiscal year ended Jan. 26, which it attributed partly to restructuring activities, including the write-off of its Internet venture, bestroute.com.
Daniel R. Burnette, 60, an active leader of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - National Association and the PHCC Educational Foundation, died Feb. 21.