Industry News
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Bonney Forge, WFI now offer online MTRs
Bonney Forge and WFI International now offer customers online access to Mill Test Reports, including the Original Steel Mill and Foundry Certificate for every product.“As an integral component of our company’s Proof Positive Quality Program, we’ve made these certified reports easily accessible on our website to provide customers with the original steel mill and foundry sources of the products they’ve come to know and trust from Bonney Forge and WFI,” said Rick Leone, executive vice president-sales and marketing. “Our customers – both end users and distributors — deserve to be assured of the source and quality of the original raw material for our products.”
By sharing the original Steel Mill and Foundry Certificate on every MTR, Bonney Forge and WFI raise the bar for quality assurance industry wide. In addition to the origin of the raw material, MTRs include chemical analysis, mechanical properties and quality accordances.
Activant introduces versatile new business tool
DynaChange™ Rules, the next generation toolset for Activant’s Prophet 21® software application, is now available from Activant Solutions. This versatile tool provides a business rule engine that allows Prophet 21 users to insert their own business logic into the Prophet 21 code base without altering the application code itself.
"Our customers have indicated their desire for extensible solutions that will empower users to configure business behavior within the ERP system, rather than customizing code," said Kevin Roach, executive vice president and general manager of Activant’s Wholesale Distribution division. “With DynaChange Rules, users can apply logic based on their own unique standards and processes to increase efficiencies and minimize errors. Our customers will now have available new levels of flexibility and control in molding the Prophet 21 business system to adhere to the best practices and policies defined by their companies, as well as being able to replace manual interaction with automation where possible.”Part of Activant’s DynaChange Extensibility series, DynaChange Rules requires Prophet 21 version 12.5 or higher and Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 or 2010 (Express Edition or higher).
Modern Supply promotes water efficiency
Modern Supply Company has teamed up with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program to offer consumers water-efficient product choices. Products are available in their Knoxville, Chattanooga and Johnson City, Tenn., showrooms and at branch locations in Sevierville and Crossville, Tenn., and Bristol, Va.
Products that earn the WaterSense label must meet or exceed EPA’s criteria to use water more efficiently, while performing as well as or better than conventional models that use more water. The first products on Modern Supply shelves to earn the WaterSense label are American Standard and Delta faucets. By offering customers a selection of products that have earned the WaterSense label, Modern Supply is helping to preserve water for future generations and helping consumers save money on their utility bills without sacrificing quality.
REHAU forms strategic alliance with Climate Automation Systems
REHAU has established a strategic alliance with Climate Automation Systems (CAS) to market the new, web-enabled REHAU Smart Controls system. This advanced interior comfort control system will facilitate the integrated operation of residential building technologies, including radiant heating and cooling systems and solar and renewable energy sources, to promote an optimal balance of comfort and energy efficiency.
The strategic alliance unites the foundational engineering capabilities of REHAU with the climate automation software development competence of CAS, particularly with the company’s ENV system. The system is designed to interface with weather service data and automatically adjust settings in anticipation of predicted weather condition changes. It will also provide immediate system troubleshooting data to the homeowner and designated service contractors, accessed through an easy to use online dashboard that enables quick, efficient diagnosis of potential issues.
New Products
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New toilet design is easy to clean Cadet® 3 Concealed Trapway WaterSense®-certified, high efficiency toilets offer the PowerWash™ bowl cleaning system and an EverClean® antimicrobial surface, which, combined with a smooth-sided exterior, makes cleanup a cinch. Both curvaceous styles are available with comfortable Right Height® elongated and round front bowls, which meet ADA requirements for accessibility. Top-mount Slow-Close toilet seat and cover have easy lift-off for simple removal and reattachment for cleaning. American Standard.
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Video pipe inspection system The lightweight Gen-Eye X-POD™ combines the compact frame of the Gen-Eye MINI-POD™ with a standard size Gel-Rod® and self-leveling color camera to create an all-in-one package. A 7" LCD color monitor mounted on rugged yet flexible gooseneck swivels to give the best viewing angle. Tough steel frame can be operated vertically or horizontally and can inspect 3" to 10" lines up to 100 ft long. Includes a picture inverter, AC and DC power cords, LED dimmer control, 3" trap skid and 512 Hz transmitter. General Pipe Cleaners. |
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Wet rotor circulator MAGNA variable-speed wet rotor circulator is powerful, reliable, intelligent and energy-efficient. Its permanent magnet motor design helps reduce power consumption by 50% or more. Unique patented AUTOADAPT™ feature controls pump performance automatically within defined range, ensuring lowest possible energy consumption without sacrificing comfort. Easy to install, simple to operate and ideal for replacement applications. Grundfos Pumps. |
Movers & Shakers
Paul F. Martin, senior director of Program & Business Development with the ASA Education Foundation, retired effective March 1. Martin was with the Foundation for 12 years, serving as its executive director for most of his tenure. “Paul has been an integral part of the success of our Foundation, and the industry will benefit from his significant contributions and leadership for years to come,” said ASA executive VP Michael Adelizzi. Martin will continue working on a project basis for the Foundation and be available to the membership to help them and other distribution professionals with their training needs on a consulting basis. He can be reached at pmart45@sbcglobal.net.
Deacon Industrial Supply Co. appointed Jim Davenport purchasing director. He has been in the construction industry since 1982, working for both national and international companies. Most recently, he was director of purchasing for the Pulte Group and was recognized as among the industry’s top 100 purchasing executives by Professional Builder magazine. |