Innovative Thinking 2006: Hiring-Training-Retention, an educational conference for contractors, wholesalers, engineers and manufacturers developed by Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer and SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, will be held June 12-13, 2006.
Weil-McLain held a grand opening Sept. 27 for its new 350,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing and training facility in Eden, N.C., which replaces its Benton Harbor, Ind., location, scheduled to close this year.
Orlando, Fla.-based wholesaler Hughes Supply said its net income grew 35% to $45.7 million in the third quarter ended Oct. 31 and it was up by 15% to $118.9 million for the nine months, compared with the same periods last year.
Distribution network Affiliated Distributors paid tribute to affiliates and suppliers at its Recognition of Excellence awards ceremony for various divisions in September, held in conjunction with A-D's North American meeting.