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•THE WHOLESALER® — FEBRUARY 2011 HISISSUE


The Front Page American hometec is a relative new- comer to the tankless water heating market, but already is making its mark with a patented product that uses no heating coils and thus avoids the com- mon problem of limescale buildup within the unit. hydrologic Distribu- tion is a big believer in the technology and works hard to get the word out to customers in their marketplace. Story begins on page 16.


In the News


Ferguson buys Summit Pipe; Murray Supply helps Wounded Warriors........................................10


75 years for R.E. Michel ...........................................12 US Air Conditioning Distributors wins CalRecycle WRAP recognition .................................................14


Profits, growth improving among ASA members ......28 lEED®


2011 Purchasing Decision-makers’ Survey: PVF takes over top spot from plumbing.......................40


New way to transport product in facility...................56 Ugliest boiler system found.......................................64


American Standard offers AiA courses .....................66 Product review ..............................................58, 60, 63


Q&A United Purchasing Affiliates


Mary Jo Martin interviews Doug Corp, CEO of UPA, who explains that the organ- ization has relied on extensive industry experi- ence and relationships to thrive — as well as a unique Central Distribution program............32


Columns


RiCh SChMitt: Now is the time to formulate your game plan for the new year..........................8


MORRiS BESChlOSS: Economic recovery looking to gain strength during the year .........................26


DAN hOlOhAN: Old radiator sings the blues, but is anybody listening?....................................24


PEtER SChOR: Partnerships with trade groups your best bet for showroom success ...................50


Next Month See contact information on page 70


March is thE WhOlESAlER’s annual Supplier Profile issue, full of interesting information about the suppliers you count on, told in their own words.


Gold for Daikin McQuay R&D center .........30


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