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Metropac Offers Deep Discounts AND Free Freight on Select Honeywell Zone Valves.

Now thru February 29th 2012, Metropac is offering discounted prices on select Honeywell 1000 Series Zone Valves. Plus FREE FREIGHT! Honeywell 1000 Series Zone Valves are the industry leader, the time-tested choice that professionals continue to use. You won’t have to stock a variety of valves, because 1000 Series zone valves will fit on virtually every system, and the automatic reset after power failures helps you avoid service calls. For all your zone valve needs, you can count on a classic, the Honeywell 1000 Series.
As part of their yearlong 75th anniversary celebration, every order placed with Metropac qualifies for the weekly drawing of a $75.00 SuperCertificate. Visit www.metropac.com/75.html for details.

Metropac is an HVAC/R master distributor that sells exclusively to wholesalers, OEM’s, and manufacturers’ reps, throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. They offer same day shipping, no minimums, a technical sales staff, and real time web order entry. Visit their web site at www.metropac.com to see their complete product offering or call their sales department at 800-852-HEAT(4328).

CMC Supply expands operations

CMC Supply completed its acquisition of Rocky Mount Supply Company, with branches in Rocky Mount and Bedford, Va. Rocky Mount Supply Company was founded in 1978 and is a supplier of plumbing, water systems, electrical, lighting, and appliances to the home building, plumbing and electrical contractors. CMC, based in Roanoke, Va., also has locations in Christiansburg, Va., Macon, Ga., and Spartanburg, S.C.

"CMC and Rocky Mount Supply both started in 1978 and competed for over 34 years with mutual respect for each other. We share the same business philosophy of building organizations known for superb customer service, a reputation for fairness, and outstanding employee knowledge," said CMC Supply president Steve Chisholm.

Rocky Mount and Bedford Supply will continue to operate under their existing names and will be led by their current employees.

Buddy Brooks, president of Rocky Mount Supply said, "This will provide opportunities for our employees to continue working in a familiar environment with a well established, respected company. CMC's management wants to continue to operate Rocky Mount Supply with as little change as possible. This acquisition strengthens everyone involved."

MRC opens regional DC in Wyoming


McJunkin Red Man Corporation (MRC) opened a new regional distribution center in Cheyenne, Wyo. The facility includes a 12-acre pipe yard, 80,000-square-foot warehouse, 5,000 square feet of office space and a 4,000-square-foot valve automation shop. This location is strategically located to serve our customers in the Bakken and Niobrara shale plays.


It will serve as a regional distribution center for nine states in the surrounding region and will create more than 25 new jobs in Cheyenne.


“This new facility demonstrates our commitment to our customers in the Bakken and Niobrara shale areas, as well as to the entire Rockies region,” Rory Isaac, MRC EVP Business Development, said. “MRC is dedicated to being the premier supplier of pipe, valves and fittings to this dynamic market. We believe this facility and the increased inventory commitment will enhance our ability to provide exceptional service to our growing customer base in this thriving region.”

Featured Products

Solar pump block
www.taco-hvac.com
The Solar X-Pump Block combines a variable speed solar differential temperature control, bronze collector and storage tank circulators, and a stainless steel flat plate heat exchanger. Variable speed controls match solar collector output, increasing system performance by 20%. With just four pipe connections, the installation is complete. Can be set up to maintain a temperature differential between the solar collector(s) and up to two storage tanks, can support a booster pump as part of a drain-back system and comes with a heat dump option and freeze protection. Large LCD screen displays the amount of thermal energy harvested by the collector when optional flow meter is installed. TACO.

 

Energy-saving faucet
www.kwc.us.com
The AVA single-lever basin faucet with COOLFIX technology offers an ingeniously simple way to save energy. With this award-winning technology, the “six o’clock” middle position of the faucet is designed “full cold”; no hot water is delivered in this setting, saving energy each time the faucet is activated. The only way to draw warm water — and use energy — is to rotate the lever clockwise and away from the middle position. The faucet also incorporates the Neoperl® Caché® aerator, which reduces water flow to 1.5 gpm, a 40% savings over conventional 2.5-gpm faucets. KWC.

 

Ice maker kit
www.johnguest.com
Speedfit® Ice Maker Kit consists of a low-lead angle stop adapter valve, 25 ft of plastic tubing and a 1/4" plastic compression fitting. The valve meets the NSF 14, 51 and 61 standards, making it suitable for use with potable liquids. For water supply hookup, the valve connects between the supply valve and riser to the main water supply. For refrigerator hookup, the tubing must be cut to the appropriate length, leaving an additional 6 ft of tubing behind the refrigerator. The tubing is then marked 5/8" from each end and inserted into the plastic connector. John Guest USA.

 

Drain cleaner
www.drainbrain.com
Speedrooter 92™ offers easy handling; one person can easily load it onto a truck. Flexitube™ spring distributor tube allows the cable to feed and retract more smoothly. The machine’s frame slides smoothly from the loading wheel to the handle to the stair climbers and, finally, to the wheels. An adjustable height, swept-back handle provides maximum maneuvering leverage. Drives and retracts 3/4", 5/8" and 1/2" cables easily. Large and small drums sport a see-through inner cage to quickly determine how much cable remains. Features a braced frame at key stress points, heavy-duty 1/2-hp motor and Flexicore® cable. General Pipe Cleaners, a div. of General Wire Spring.