The National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems now includes code language that clarifies the use of flexible sprinkler hose fittings and provides applicable guidelines. The new
National Association of Electrical Distributors’ most recent Quarterly Sales Change Expectation Survey revealed that sales growth for electrical distributors slowed in the third quarter of 2006. Of distributors surveyed, 80.6%
The North Central Wholesalers Association welcomed Nelsen Corp., a distributor of water treatment equipment, as a new member. The company is located in Norton, OH, with a branch in Phoenix. Ron Nelsen
supplyFORCE announced that industrial distributors Industrial Air Tool and GT Sales & Manufacturing and safety equipment supplier Levitt-Safety Ltd. have all been named Industrial Supply Division members of supplyFORCE. In
Ferguson opened a 12,000-sq.-ft. showroom at 11860 Mosteller Road in Cincinnati, OH. It features fully functional displays for appliances, designer lighting and plumbing fixtures. Cabinetry and fireplaces will also be
Baker Sales, a wholesale steel pipe and fence supply distributor, announced the grand opening of its 26,000-sq.-ft. office and warehouse facility at 60207 Camp Villere Road in Slidell, LA. Although
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry was named the American Society of Plumbing Engineers’ Industry Award winner for 2006. The award was presented to Bill Morris, vice president of technical services and
Grinnell Mechanical Products, a division of Tyco Fire & Building Products, promoted Don F. Russell to the position of Midwest regional manager and John P. Rankel to the position of
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