Plumberex, a California-based manufacturer of undersink pipe covers that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), said it has successfully emerged from bankruptcy.
SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES' Publisher Scott Franz (left) congratulated Kevin MacDonald of MacDonald Supply, Findlay, Ohio, on his installation as 2005-2006 president of the North Central Wholesalers Association at the group's annual convention in June.
Home improvement retailer The Home DepotĀ® reported second quarter net earnings of $1.8 billion for the second quarter ended July 31, up 17.1% vs. $1.5 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2004.
Johnson Controls announced plans to acquire York International Corp., a global supplier of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and services, for about $3.2 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Seattle-based wholesaler Pacific Plumbing Supply expects to improve both customer service and inventory efficiency this year with planned expansion, relocation, new construction and the addition of a new branch location, according to CEO Larry Solomon.