| Source: PM - Today's Top News | Publication Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| Today's Top News |
The search for a manufacturers rep just got easier with the new launch of Locatearep.com, a searchable online directory of our popular print issue.
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The following is a letter written to the Department of
Energy from Senator Scott Brown regarding the growing showerhead debate.
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Despite the
recent repeal of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing from the California
Plumbing Code, Uponor will continue its efforts to fully reinstate PEX in
the code.
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ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held, nationwide
provider of air conditioning, heating and plumbing services, recently purchased
Memphis-based Conway
Services Heating, Cooling & Plumbing.
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American Standard Brands has acquired Safety
Tubs, LLC, a privately held U.S.
business specializing in the design and manufacturing of walk-in bathtubs.
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Component Hardware Group, Inc. (CHG) recently announced the appointment of David Kennedy as chief financial officer.
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Impact on elderly and disabled strikes a chord.
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The EPA has given approval
for the hydrocarbon refrigerant known as HCR188C1 to be sold in the U.S.
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A safety alert has been issued related to buildings equipped with residential fire sprinkler systems containing antifreeze solutions.
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Milwaukee-area manufacturers are invited to attend a
business forum focusing on cost-saving green technologies at the 3rd Annual
Green Manufacturing Summit on
August 31.
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New program puts premium on customer service and quality.
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DOE hints of final ruling in October.
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| Source: SHT - Industry News | Publication Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| Industry News |
The search for a manufacturers rep just got easier with the new launch of Locatearep.com, a searchable online directory of our popular print issue.
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The following is a letter written to the Department of
Energy from Senator Scott Brown regarding the growing showerhead debate.
|
Despite the recent repeal of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing
from the California Plumbing Code, Uponor
will continue its efforts to fully reinstate PEX in the code.
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Impact on elderly and disabled strikes a chord.
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The American Supply Association
distributor members reported a 2.3% improvement in revenues during the second
quarter 2010 as compared to the same time last year.
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According to a recent HVAC distributor survey,
more than 100 HARDI HVAC equipment distributors so far reported a strong 2010 but have a different outlook for next year.
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The EPA has given approval
for the hydrocarbon refrigerant known as HCR188C1 to be sold in the U.S.
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Milwaukee-area manufacturers are invited to attend a
business forum focusing on cost-saving green technologies at the 3rd Annual Green
Manufacturing Summit on August
31.
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Gary Baxter has been named plumbing
sales and marketing manager for Border
States Electric's South Central Region.
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Grundfos Pumps was
recognized by the Kansas School of the Deaf.
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Central
Plumbing Specialties, New York, NY, hosted an ASID and NKBA CEU-accredited
course in its 56th Street midtown Manhattan showroom in June.
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More
than 100 guests attended the grand opening celebration of the newest branch of
Security Plumbing & Heating Supply in Middletown, NY.
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Brauer Supply Co. (St. Louis, MO) is starting its 130th year in business
with a new 100,000-sq.-ft. headquarters and distribution center at 1218 Vendeventer
in St. Louis.
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DDI
System users met in National Harbor, MD, for the annual user conference.
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Northeastern Supply (Baltimore, MD) treated more than 400 customers to a
Dover NASCAR race weekend in early May.
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Madison,
WI-based First Supply was presented with the Industry Partner Award.
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