INDUSTRY NEWS
Grundfos pump donation keeps water flowing in UDLL home
OLATHE, KAN. — The world’s largest manufacturer of pumps and pump technology has, since its founding in 1945, focused on values. As part of that commitment, Grundfos supports its dealers in their efforts to give back to their communities. When longtime dealer, Beinhower Brothers Drilling Co. (Johnstown, Ohio) president Brad Ulery sought the manufacturer’s support for a unique demonstration home in nearby Columbus, district sales manager Jim Cole responded with the only answer possible: Of course. The donation request was for a
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Grundfos SmartFlo SQE constant pressure system to be installed in the Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL), designed to help architects, builders and the public better understand how to create an accessible, comfortable living environment that enhances quality of life. The UDLL home incorporates unobtrusive universal design,
resource- and energy-efficient green building methods, advanced automation technology, a healthy- home construction approach and feng shui design principles. The finest craftsmanship and state of the art products and services are incorporated. The gardens will feature wheelchair-accessible pathways with raised flowerbeds and containers. Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., a
wheelchair user, and her husband Mark Leder are building the UDLL home and will live in it. Rossetti has been using a wheelchair for the past 12 years, since a 7,000-pound tree fell on her while she was riding her bicycle, causing a spinal-cord injury that severely limits her mobility. While the UDLL will eventually
become their home, Rosemarie and Mark’s vision reaches beyond them. They embarked on the project to help the almost 54 million people in the U.S. with physical disabilities, as well as the 76 million aging boomers.
A.O. Smith Inc. & David Gooding Inc. receive Supply New England awards
ATTLEBORO, MASS.— Supply New England has presented its annual Manufacturer and Manufacturer’s Rep Agency awards. The award recipients are determined by voting among branch personnel at Supply New England’s fourteen supply house locations on the basis of overall customer service and support experienced throughout the year. 2010 winners are: Manufacturer of the Year: A.O.
Smith Corporation of Milwaukee, Wis. Manufacturer’s Rep Agency of the
Year: David Gooding Inc. of Brockton, Mass.
Jeff Gooding, vice president of sales & operations for David Gooding Inc. accepts the “Manufacturers Rep Agency of the Year” award from Jamie Reardon of Supply New England.
Craig Varquez, regional manager for A.O. Smith accepts the “Manufacturer of the Year” award from Supply New
England’s owners Jason Reardon (left) and Jamie Reardon. They are flanked by Supply New England management and Emerson-Swan personnel.
Wolseley Industrial Group acquires Louisiana Chemical PVF
NEWPORT NEWS, VA.— Ferguson Enterprises Inc. announced the acquisition of Louisiana Chemical Pipe, Valve & Fitting Inc. in an asset transaction completed August 29,
2011.The company will operate as part of Ferguson’s industrial division. Louisiana Chemical is a
distributor of stainless steel, carbon steel and nickel alloy pipe, valves, fittings and flanges. The company was established in 1998 by Bobby DeAngelo, who will remain as general manager.
Wilo ‘Street Fleet’ hits road
MELROSE PARK, ILL.— Wilo USA has released its “Street Fleet,” a fleet of three display vans that will be traveling across the Unites States this fall. The Wilo Street Fleet uses a
modified Ford Transit compact panel van that contains a pull- out display of Wilo products. The vehicles also feature a computer display and sound system for mobile presentations and come with a pop-up tent and chairs for quick and easy setup.
Watts Radiant achieves SHARP recognition from OSHA
NORTHANDOVER, MASS.— The Watts Radiant facility in Springfield, Missouri, has become one of fewer than 50 manufacturing plants to receive certification as part of the Missouri Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). The prestigious SHARP distinction, issued by OSHA, recognizes an
“elite group of small businesses that maintain exemplary safety and health management systems.” In order to qualify for the SHARP
program, the 130-employee Watts Radiant facility was able to lower its elevated Days Away, Restricted and/or Transfer (DART) rate from almost seven to zero. The entire process of consultation, inspection, modification, training and re- inspection took about 15 months, with Watts Radiant earning top marks from OSHA on its final inspection.
phc october 2011
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