Activant Prelude Version 20.0 now available
Activant Solutions Inc. has announced the availability of Activant Prelude Version 20. In addition to supporting IBM’s SBClient 5.4.2, which supports the new Microsoft Vista OS, Prelude Version 20 has more than 300 new or enhanced features, including a customer merge feature that allows users to merge an account and all of its activity with another existing account.
Many of the new features in Prelude Version 20 are a direct result of customer input. For example, users expressed the need for the ability to create sub-level work orders, which is now part of the work order module.
Other enhancements include:
- Additional reporting capabilities include increased ability to export reports to Microsoft Excel
- Within the shop repair module, equipment inquiries can be made based upon maintenance, model, customer and more
- Scheduler enhancements include the ability to link the jobs option so that one scheduled job will not start until a previous job has been completed
- Improvements to the rental module include the addition of rental kits.
For details, visit www.activant.com.
CMP Corporation adds custom manufacturing division
CMP Corp., the world’s largest independent producer and supplier of OEM quality HVAC and refrigeration parts, has announced the launch of CMP Custom Manufacturing. This new division will include advanced machinery, highly trained staff and an additional 40,000 square feet of manufacturing space devoted to creating specialty compressor parts.
“Our extensive list of fabrication machinery and engineering capabilities and our fully certified inspection lab and quality control center helped us make the move into the custom manufacturing arena,” said Ben Harrison, president and coo of the Oklahoma-based company. “By acquiring Glenn Tool of Oklahoma City, a well-respected custom manufacturing company founded in 1971, we increased our capabilities, expanded our manufacturing space to 80,000 square feet and extended our service markets to include the oil, medical and electronic industries, among others.”
Since opening its doors in 1966 with a staff of one, CMP has become an industry leader, with more than 120 employees and over 3,000 clients in more than 106 countries around the world. The company owes its success to several factors: an unwavering dedication to client and quality, the largest parts inventory in the world, highly competitive pricing and 24-hour guaranteed delivery.
For details, visit www.cmpcorp.com or call 800/654-4786.
Ferguson Industrial Plastics to produce HDPE FM fittings
Ferguson Industrial Plastics has received approval from Factory Mutual (fm) Global to manufacture high density polyethylene (hdpe) Factory Mutual fittings for fire loop systems and other applications that require fm fittings. Ferguson’s inventory will consist of 2- through 24-inch molded and fabricated hdpe fm fittings, which will cover the majority of usage across North America.
Ferguson Industrial Plastics’ main branch (#3067) in Washougal, Wash., will be in charge of fabricating and inventorying the new hdpe fm line. Prices and information will be available to customers through price books and www.hdpe.com, which will be updated to reflect this new product line.
For inquiries, customers should contact the Ferguson Industrial Plastics branch nearest them:
• Tucson, Ariz. -- 866/930-4373
• Lakeland, Fla. -- 866/470-4373
• Indianapolis, Ind. -- 866/620-4373
• Centerville, Utah -- 801/295-4373
• Washougal, Wash. -- 801/634-5082.
For additional information, visit www.ferguson.com.
Harrington Industrial Plastics opens in Ft. Lauderdale
Harrington Industrial Plastics opened its newest branch in Ft. Lauderdale on July 1. The new facility is located at 5610 NW 12th Ave. Suite 204. It is just off Interstate 95, at Powerline Road and Commercial Blvd., a couple of miles from the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
The new facility offers a fully stocked warehouse, with local delivery and a knowledgeable staff to answer any of your questions. As with all Harrington facilities, the new location will bring a technically oriented sales staff to the local area. Harrington is particularly proud of its employees and their pledge to customer service. Every sales team and warehouse employee is committed to continually seek ways to improve the level of service provided.
In the last 49 years, Harrington has grown from a regional distributorship to one of the largest distributors of industrial plastic piping systems in the U.S. Harrington began with the purpose of servicing customers that handle corrosive liquids and has expanded its offerings to include products for customers with high-purity needs and products to help protect the environment.
For details, visit www.harringtonplastics.com or call 800/877-4472.
Industrial Controls and Climatic Control Company merge
Industrial Controls Distributors llc, a leading distributor of hvac controls, process instrumentation and industrial automated valves in the eastern U.S., announced its merger with Climatic Control Company, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis. Climatic also operates four branches — Green Bay, Wausau and Madison, Wis., and Rockford, Ill.
The two companies have maintained a solid relationship for many years and share very similar business philosophies. “We are very excited about the opportunity to merge with such a high-quality, well-respected organization as Climatic,” said Joe Eichelberger, ceo of Industrial Controls. “This merger positions us well towards our goal of being the leading distributor of hvac controls, process instrumentation and industrial automated valves.”
Ron Mackiewicz of Climatic has been appointed the regional sales vice president for Industrial Controls Northern Region. “With the merger, Industrial Controls will now offer customers more products, more services, quick delivery from the largest HVAC inventory in the country and an enhanced online ordering experience,” said Mackiewicz, “which will drive our increasing market penetration in the Midwest.”
For more information, visit www.industrialcontrolsonline.com or e-mail moreinfo@icdmail.com.
Longley Supply Company has opened their newest showroom at 1550 Highway 501 near Robert Grissom Parkway in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
The 5,000-square-foot showroom features a fully operational shower display and an extensive selection of designer sinks, faucets and tubs. The showroom offers innovative products, experienced personnel, and luxury shopping for the homebuilding industry, consumers and interior designers.
“We realize that customer needs within the home building industry are changing, and we wanted to provide something different and unique to this area,” said Tom Webb of Longley Supply Company. “Our ‘open-air’ showroom allows individuals the opportunity to try products firsthand, while offering a one-of-a-kind experience and look for any home.”
The showroom is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information is available by calling 843/448-5196.
In 1906, Longley Supply Company was founded in Wilmington, N.C., as a one-man heating contracting business. Over the past 100 years, the family owned business has grown to include plumbing fixtures, pipes, electrical and HVAC systems, and expanded to include nine locations, with five showrooms throughout North and South Carolina. Longley Supply Company remains a family owned business.
Northeastern Supply opens branch in Maryland
One of the Mid-Atlantic’s fastest-growing businesses, Northeastern Supply Inc. opened a new location in Aberdeen, Md., on May 19. The new branch office is located at 530 South Philadelphia Blvd. The site, just off I-95 and Route 40, is strategically located to service customers’ material requirements.
Northeastern Supply sells and distributes a wide variety of products in the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, water systems, hardware and lighting industries. Its state-of-the-art central distribution center in Edgewood, Md., distributes tens of thousands of products, in amazing speed, to all of its 31 branch locations.
Companies and individuals interested in obtaining products or services from the new Aberdeen branch can contact Ray Gerry at 410/273-7155 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays.
For additional information, visit www.northeastern.com.
Raypak strengthens heat pump portfolio
Raypak Inc. has acquired certain manufacturing assets of Pool Fact Industries LLC, a swimming pool heat pump manufacturer and a long-time supplier to Raypak, which produces commercial and residential boilers and pool and spa heaters. Because heat pumps represent a significant growth opportunity in the swimming pool market, this additional manufacturing capability was critical to Raypak’s product strategy.
Raypak will manufacture heat pump pool heaters at the former Pool Fact facility in Arcadia, Fla., which will transition to a Raypak facility and operate as Raypak Arcadia. The facility will work closely with the Rheem Air Conditioning operation in Fort Smith, Ark., which produces technologically advanced heat pumps for heating and cooling products.
Rheem executive management has been implementing a progressive organizational restructuring by optimizing the significant synergies of its Heating & Cooling and Water Heating divisions. Through this work, Rheem is repurposing and adding new facilities, expanding its product portfolio and leveraging its technical resources. This development marks a significant advancement as part of the company’s overarching business plan and strategy.
Kevin McDonald will oversee the newly acquired company. Greg Battisto, a former operations manager with Rheem Air Conditioning, will serve as plant manager and oversee the Raypak Arcadia operations. The Raypak Arcadia plant has begun to integrate the systematic operations model of the Raypak Oxnard facility located in Oxnard, Calif.
For more information, visit www.rheem.com.
WFI Industries Ltd. makes name change
WFI Industries Ltd. has changed its name to WaterFurnace Renewable Energy Inc. The name change was approved at the shareholders meeting held at the company’s world headquarters in Fort Wayne on May 15.
The company will retain the Toronto Stock Exchange symbol wfi. The company’s cusip number has been changed to 9415EQ 10 8.
Tim Shields, chairman of the board, said, “The board and the shareholders are very pleased with the company’s position in the renewable energy field. Our products offer a green alternative to conventional heating and air conditioning. WaterFurnace products provide better comfort and reduced energy costs and directly reduce our dependence on foreign sources of energy. Our new name reflects our continued commitment to the renewable energy marketplace.”
WaterFurnace Renewable Energy, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of geothermal heating, air conditioning and air purification systems. For further information on the Company, please visit the Company’s website at www.waterfurnace.com.
WaterFurnace International Inc. is a leading manufacturer of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional geothermal and water source heat pumps. Products include energy-efficient and environmentally friendly geothermal comfort systems, indoor air quality products and pool heaters.
For further information, visit www.waterfurnace.com.