Industry News
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Allied Supply opens new Cincinnati facility
Tom Homan, president of Allied Supply Co., announced the grand opening of a new downtown Cincinnati location at 707 Carr St. "The new Cincinnati location of Allied Supply Co. allows us to deliver exceptional quality service and bring more innovative products to more HVACR customers in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas," he said. "It also provides a better workplace for our Cincinnati employees."
The 16,000-square-foot facility includes 4,000 square feet counter and office space and 12,000 square feet warehouse and storage space. "With more efficient work space and a better location, Allied Supply Co. is making it easier for our customers to get the products they need, when they need them," said David Koepke, vice president-sales and marketing of the new facility. "And in addition to the growth of space, Allied Supply expects to continue to grow the business and, therefore, contribute to the economic growth of Cincinnati."
The grand opening event is planned for October 29, from 11:00. a.m. to 7 p.m. Customers and industry professionals, city officials, and employees are invited to attend. Attendees will enjoy a pig-roast style barbeque, door prizes and drawings, and product demonstrations from leading manufacturers.
Rheem named exclusive solar supplier for milestone program
Rheem Manufacturing Company announced a groundbreaking association with the Valley Electric Association (VEA) to launch the largest Domestic Solar Water Heating (DSWH) program ever undertaken in the U.S. This program offers each member of the VEA, an electrical co-op servicing more than 22,000 meters within Nevada and California, an opportunity to install a Rheem solar water heating system in their residence.
By installing a Rheem SolPak water heating system, participating residents and business owners will achieve significant water and energy savings. It's estimated that members switching from electric or propane water heating systems will save between $250 and $550 annually on water heating. According to the VEA, this program will also help eliminate 15.4 million pounds of carbon dioxide annually and save $34 million or more, collectively, on energy costs over the next 20 years.
SolPak is an active, closed loop solar water heating system, meaning that it uses a pump to circulate a non-toxic heat transfer fluid through the system.
McJunkin Red Man acquires Transmark
McJunkin Red Man Corporation entered into an agreement to acquire Transmark Fcx Group B.V., a leading international distributor of specialty valves and flow control equipment.
MRC president and CEO Andrew Lane said, "The purchase of Transmark will strengthen MRC's global position as a leading distributor of pipe, valves and fittings for the energy and industrial markets. This acquisition is yet another step in the transformation of MRC which began in 2007 with the merger of McJunkin Corporation and Red Man Pipe and Supply Company to form McJunkin Red Man Corporation."
Transmark, headquartered in Bradford, U.K., has a network of 45 distribution and service facilities in the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. The company has a proven track record in the selection, supply, service, support and delivery of one of the world's leading brand names in flow control equipment, serving major international companies in the petrochemical and refining, chemical, power and energy industries. Lane added, "Through the purchase of Transmark, we will expand our product and service offering, provide access to more of the world's leading brand names, and expand our industrial distribution channel. The acquisition will also grow our customer base in existing sectors and strengthen our relationship with customers doing business in the global marketplace."
Northeastern treats customers to NASCAR weekend
For the 15th consecutive year of Nationwide Series sponsorship, Northeastern Supply threw an overwhelmingly successful hospitality event at the NASCAR Nationwide Series race weekend in Dover, Del., that was held at the end of September.
While greeting a crowd of 150 onlookers Friday night under a brightly lit tent in sort of a 'pep rally' for the upcoming Nationwide series race, Jason Leffler, Northeastern Supply's sponsored driver, said, "It's a privledge to be racing for such a great company such as Northeastern Supply. You can tell by this specific event that they care about their customers and the relationships that they have with all of you and I'm proud to be a part of it!"
Leffler addressed another crowd of 250 race fans on Saturday once he cleared the track after qualifying 15th in the Nationwide Series Race. Northeastern then gave all 250 customers tickets into what turned out to be a very exciting race in which Leffler finished 6th allowing him to hold on to his 4th place standing in driver points.
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Movers & Shakers
Bootz Industries appointed Gary Kirkwood vice president-sales. In his new position, Kirkwood will be responsible for expanding the growth of Bootz Industries products via wholesale distribution channel and retail accounts.
David Baker has joined the St. Paul, Minn., branch of Dakota Supply Group. He will focus his sales efforts on growing DSG's plumbing products business as part of the mechanical sales team. Baker will offer his extensive plumbing knowledge and experience to DSG customers in the Twin Cities, as well as the western and central Minnesota markets. Baker previously worked for American Standard and is also a member of the Plumbing Heating and Cooling Manufacturers Club.
Heat Transfer Products has announced the appointments of two new regional sales managers:
Michael Klas Klas, of Trumball, Conn., is regional sales manager for the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic territories.
Doug McElwain of South Burlington, Vt., is the company's new Southern regional sales manager with additional responsibilities for sales growth in Nova Scotia and Quebec, as well as national accounts. |