Despite
the entrepreneur’s plans to pass the company on to the next generation, the
truth is that the majority of family-held businesses don’t make it past the
first generation.
Probably
the hardest IAQ pollutant to get rid of is tobacco smoke, because there are so
many components and even high-quality air filters just can’t do the job.
Very
few successful companies stay successful year after year - just about every
last one tumbles dramatically over time, and in many cases they completely
disappear a mere 25 or 50 years later.
Privately held and family-run Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1957 with one goal: to make plumbing installation easier, more effective and efficient. The company offers products ranging from
John Siegenthaler’s Modern Engineering Concepts
Webinar on “Value Engineering for Industrial Radiant Heating” was broadcast
Sept. 25 to a variety of attendees from the design and contracting community.
Cardinal Supply, part of the Century Group (Valparaiso, IN), named Brad Wright branch manager of its Goshen, IN, location. Wright has more than 25 years of wholesale supply business experience.
Tavenner Wolseley plc (Reading, England) appointed Bill Tavenner to director of the new Commercial/Mechanical Business Group for its North American Division, which formerly was part of the Commercial Industrial Business
The Mill-Rose Co. appointed Curnayn Sales to represent Clean-Fit Products to the plumbing, heating and cooling trades. Bob Curnayn, principal of the firm, and his staff, will work with wholesalers
The American Supply Association and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors Association announced Rick Franklin of Plumbers Supply, St. Louis, won the Network’07 Early Bird Registration contest.
Brothers Plumbing and Heating Supply Co., which operates an 8,000-sq.-ft. plumbing and heating wholesale firm in Elmsford, NY, about 20 miles from Manhattan, has become a stocking distributor of Takagi
Ferguson (Newport News, VA) acquired the assets of Minneapolis-based Fire Fab, a distributor and fabricator of fire safety and suppression systems, from Brad Coons and David Wagner in July. Fire
Consolidated Plumbing Supply, Mount Vernon, NY, won the 37th annual Montauk Marine basin Shark Tag Tournament, during a fishing trip with Lochinvar and the wholesaler’s customers.
Schier Products announced a lifetime warranty on the Trapper II (indoor polyethylene grease interceptor series) and Great Basin (indoor/outdoor polyethylene grease interceptor series). For more information, visit www.schierproducts.com.
Honeywell Power Products’ line of constant duty fire system power supplies are now listed by the California State Fire Marshal as approved devices for installations within the state of California.
Kinetico announced its water softening systems using the 2-inch Hydrus commercial valve were awarded the WQA Gold Seal. All six water softening systems passed the requirements of the NSF/ANSI 44
IAPMO Research and Testing has converted all paper files into LaserFiche files, enhancing the efficiency of the listing process. For more information, visit www.iapmo.org/rnt.
IAPMO: The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials launched the IAPMO Career Center, an online resource for job opportunities targeted to plumbing and mechanical professionals. Visit http://careers.IAPMO.org.
NCWA: The North Central Wholesalers Association will host the ASA “Essentials of Profitable Inside Sales in Distribution” program in Indianapolis Nov. 7. Sales consultant and trainer Joe Ellers of Palmetto
First Supply (Madison, WI) said more than 140 golfers attended the fifth annual First Supply Invitational in July at Hawks Landing golf club in Verona. The event was supported by
State Water Heaters plans to launch an integrated marketing effort aimed at Spanish-speaking contractors in key U.S. markets. The campaign will include new Hispanic-themed print advertisements, Web enhancements, and a
A. O. Smith Water Products Co. announced its selection as a Partner of Choice by privately held homebuilder David Weekley Homes. This award is presented to suppliers who maintained either
Mark’s Plumbing Parts (Fort Worth, TX), a national plumbing specialty parts and MRO supply distributor, held formal investiture ceremonies on Sept. 13 for the appointment of Frank J. O’Connell as president and CEO.
Mark ZandiThe Copper Development Association (CDA) hosted a two-day conference Sept. 13-14, 2007, in Oak Brook, IL, focusing on global market trends and the effect they will have on the
Piscataway, NJ-based wholesaler Aaron & Co. will host the Aaron Contractor Expo from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the New Jersey Exposition & Convention Center at Raritan Center in Edison, NJ.
IAPMO Research and Testing (R&T) and NSF will provide product certification services for high-efficiency lavatory faucets under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense program.
Johnson Controls elected Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman
Stephen A. Roell to chief executive officer effective Oct. 1, 2007 and chairman
effective Jan. 1, 2008.
PB Heat LLC created the “Department of Applied Technology,” devoted to
researching and developing new heating technology, as well as training for new
products.
This past summer Preferred Pump & Equipment L.P. celebrated its 25th year in the wholesale water well business. Randy Lyne founded the company in Ft. Forth, TX, in 1982 with
Phoenix, AZ-based SAN Plumbing Supply conducted a series of brand-building events this summer. They included: a catered suite at the Phoenix Suns vs. L.A. Clippers game, thoroughbred horse racing, a
WETT Inc. and Selkirk Canada Corp., a manufacturer of chimney, venting
and fireplace products, have created a training bursary that will cover the
course fees for one individual per year seeking assistance with the cost of
WETT certification.
Launched last month, PVF e-News is a twice-monthly electronic newsletter
bringing the latest news and insights targeted to the interests of industrial
PVF manufacturers, distributors and other industrial construction interests.
ClickSoftware
unveiled its street-level routing (SLR) tool that incorporates real-time traffic
data so field technicians can avoid the snarls that delay service.
ThermaSol
has published a guide that covers the history and benefits of steam bathing and
lists ThermaSol’s steamshower generator packages and the available options.
Lochinvar Corp. awarded seven participants in its VIP Contractor Program
with the grand prize - an all-expenses-paid three-day trip to Tennessee for
“The Nashville Experience.”
Gustave
A. Larson Co. (Pewaukee, WI) honored the winners of its annual supplier
evaluation at a dinner where they received the 2007 Partners in Excellence and
Quality (PEAQ) Award.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to continue to
investigate imports of circular welded carbon steel pipe from China that are
allegedly sold in the U.S. at less than fair value.
Producers of plastics and resins in the U.S. and Canada have enjoyed
strong demand in recent years, as evidenced by total investment exceeding a
billion dollars for the past two years in a row.
Heatcraft
Refrigeration Products LLC has introduced its first 10-25 hp condensing unit
stocking program available at Heatcraft’s Tifton and Ontario locations.
On June 9, Andy Armstrong, the director of marketing for Unitary
Products, North America, part of the Building Efficiency Group of Johnson
Controls Inc., presented the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma with a check
for $21,056.
Chicago Faucet introduced a six-page brochure that features components
and fixtures designed to assist in maximizing water conservation and reducing
costs.
The officers of both the American Supply Association and the ASA Education Foundation appointed Michael M. Adelizzi to the position of ASA’s executive vice president, effective Sept. 4. The search
Broan-NuTone LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of residential
ventilation products, hosted Best by Broan All Stars training camps in San
Francisco, Dallas, Seattle and Atlanta during the summer and said it planned to
offer them in Newark, NJ, and Chicago also.
Engineered
Software Inc., makers of PIPE-FLO® and PUMP-FLO™ software, announced its sponsorship
of the educational organization, Pump Systems Matter™ (PSM).
Builders Plumbing and Heating Supply, Morton Grove, IL, a subsidiary of Crawford Supply Group, held its first annual “The Webber” charity golf outing Aug. 1 at Hawk Hollow golf course
Commercial refrigeration manufacturers and energy-efficiency advocacy
groups recently announced that they reached a consensus agreement on the
first-ever federal energy-efficiency standards for commercial walk-in freezers
and coolers.
Danze recognized some of its top independent sales agencies in four
regions of the United States that sell to plumbing wholesalers with awards for
most improved territory performance and overall excellence.
Maspeth, NY-based Davis & Warshow celebrated the opening of its
gallery-like kitchen and bath showroom on Spring Street with the launch of “Dialogue on Design,” a series of interview
conversations with interior designers.
TOTO promoted its Washlet toilet seat equipped with a personal hygiene
system at various locations in Manhattan (New York) on Aug. 9 from 6:30 a.m. to
4 p.m. with its first annual “Clean is Happy Day.”
United States Steel Corp. announced the appointment of Michael Chaddick
to general manager-tubular services, joint ventures and president of Star
Energy Group.
Uponor
North America’s new Advanced Design Suite (ADS) software calculates heat loss
and guides the system designer through every step of radiant floor heating
(RFH) system design.
Viastore
Systems, an automated material handling and supply chain execution software
solutions provider, has developed a new automated storage retrieval system
(AS/RS) for high-speed picking.
Dayton, OH-based distributor WinWholesale has opened Baldwin Winair Co. in Baldwin, GA; Bel Air Winair Co. in Forest Hill, MD; and a branch of Noland Co. in Cookeville, TN, all
Nearly 75% of homeowners admitted their houses had unwanted piles of
dust, pet hair and other particles known as dust bunnies, according to those
surveyed in 20 major U.S. cities for the first-ever Dust Bunny Barometer from
American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning.
Changes in the industry and in customers’ demands led Banner Plumbing Supply Co. to open a location at 1020 E. Lake Cook Road in Buffalo Grove, IL. The 100,000-sq.-ft.-plus building,
Bob Miodonski, former editorial director of Supply House Times, and most recently publisher and editorial director of Contractor magazine, has joined BNP Media as publisher of PM Engineer, associate publisher
Howard Schambach (center)Howard Schambach, 86, chairman and former president of Bimco Corp., Winston-Salem, NC, died Aug. 1 at Forsyth Medical Center. He entered the PHCP industry in 1947 when he
The High Performance Series water heaters can provide
155 gallons from the 25-gallon model (GX2-25S) and 200 gallons from the
55-gallon model (GX1-55S).
The KNIGHT wall-mounted heating boiler is
designed to enhance installation flexibility, while still offering all of the
features and benefits of the floor-standing model.
The Pro-Flo product line now offers a
chrome-plated, lead-free brass bubbler that features a flexible guard molded
with AgION antimicrobial technology.
