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www.PMmag.com December 2008/Volume 26, Number 10 IS A SLOWER MARKET HITTING HOME? HERE’S THE SECRET TO THIS YEAR’S MARKET TURN-AROUND Our residential business model will increase and diversify your customer base, make the phone ring, and get results. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® provides franchisees business tools developed solely for contractors who need a plan to build and help grow your market! • Innovative software systems • Winning marketing • One-stop sales support • Impressive networking opportunities • Nationally recognized brand name • Exit strategy and • FREE TIME Call 1-866-362-0763 Free Information Kit! ask for Ken, or visit our website www.thankyoubenjaminfranklin.com/pm Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® has moved up from #40 in 2006 to #36 in 2007 as the top new franchises in the U.S. by Franchise Times Magazine.* Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® has moved up from #423 to #249 in the U.S. by Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®.** ASK US ABOUT OUR DISCOVERY DAYS January 9 & 16, 2009 *Franchise Times Monitor calculates the Fast 55 using the following methodology: 1) The brand has been franchising for five years or less. 2) They must exhibit positive franchise unit growth for each year during this period. 3) They are awarded a ranking by the fastest unit growth during the last year. Rankings are neither approved nor supported by your applicable state franchise board. **The source is Entrepreneur magazine and their Franchise 500® rating system, which annually initiates questionnaires to all known U.S. and Canadian franchisors. Judging criteria is financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system, including the number of years in business and length of time franchising, startup costs, litigation, percentage of terminations and whether financing is provided, and upon audited financials. Based upon the approximately 75% of responses they receive from the franchisors, scores are compiled for the past five years or less, and those rankings are awarded in January. Minn. Reg. F-4264 Benjamin Franklin Franchising, L.L.C., 50 Central Avenue, Suite 920, Sarasota, FL 34236. You should not take the franchisor’s statement or their experiences as an inference that a purchase of a franchise is a safe investment or that failure, loss or default is impossible or unlikely, or that earnings or profits are assured. © 2008 Clockwork Home Services, Inc. Circle 301 1. Fine Tune Float Adjustment Screw 2. Unique Internal Float For Positive Shut-Off 3. Adjustable Height 8" - 11" Code Approved • Anti-Siphon • CSA B125 Sold To Professional Plumbers Only Circle 245 PUBLISHING & EDITORIAL STAFF December 2008 C❄NTENTS 8 Publisher George Zebrowski • 413/684-1447 • [email protected] Associate Publisher Bob Miodonski • 630/694-4007 • [email protected] Editorial Director Jim Olsztynski • 630/694-4006 • [email protected] Editor Steve Smith • 630/694-4339 • [email protected] Managing Editor Kelly Faloon • 630/694-4004 • [email protected] Around The Industry Senior Editor Katie Rotella • 630/377-5909 • [email protected] Residential Fire Sprinkler Market Could Exceed $3 Billion; NAOHSM To Award Oil Heat Scholarships For 2009 New Products Editor Suzette Rubio • 630/694-4394 • [email protected] Hydronics Editor John Siegenthaler • [email protected] Art Director Stephanie Armstrong • 919/449-0676 • [email protected] Sr. Production Manager Lisa Rahimpour • 248/620-4180 • [email protected] 36 PM’s Truck Of The Month Editorial & Advertising Office: 1050 IL Route 83, Suite 200, Bensenville, IL 60106 Mike Douglass Plumbing, Englewood, Fla. 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Circle 101 Letters TO THE EDITOR [Editor’s note: We get a lot of mail that’s not your run-of-the-mill Letters to the Editor. For example, Ken Midgett, a plumbing and heating instructor from Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, Schnecksville, Pa., recently e-mailed us a request for eight subscriptions for his students and orders for a “History of Plumbing” compilation. When we told him that our magazine is available digitally, he replied that “it’s the home page on all their workstations” now. As for the “History of Plumbing,” keep in mind that it is only available on CD, which can be ordered at www. pmmag.com. Gloria Sciulli, wife of Albert Sciulli, the winner of our Tool Tips in October, told us that Albert “thinks he’s the smartest plumber in Pittsburgh” for his winning tip. “Actually,” she added, “he thought that before the article came out.” Gloria thanked us for making “a happy plumber even happier!”] Finish Line The Finish Line. What thought comes to mind from this phrase? The Daytona 500, seeing your favorite driver being adored and doused with champagne. Or maybe it’s the Kentucky Derby, seeing your favorite horse in the winner’s circle. Or it could be your son or daughter’s school track meet. The list goes on and on. When will you cross your finish line? What will that day be like? Will it be a happy one? I’m sure we all would hope so. Will it be the culmination of years of successful business? Perhaps. Would you reflect back and wonder what could have been? Maybe we should have expanded the business, built it up so we would see it survive us to pass on to our children or to sell it for more than lunch at McDonalds. Maybe we should have gone to more Frank Blau seminars, perhaps more schooling? 4 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 [email protected] The day will come, my friend, maybe sooner than some of us would like. Maybe it comes from too many years of kneeling — on open joists, cold cement, tile floors, in crawlspaces. Maybe your back will give out, lifting too much — cast-iron tubs, boilers, radiators, cast-iron soil pipe and threading pipe. Maybe it will be cancer — years of exposure to asbestos, dust and a host of other maladies we are exposed to during the years. Maybe an accident — being buried alive alone in a trench or a fall. I’ve been around awhile and a lot has changed over the years as we are all aware. The world will continue to change. Competition today comes from many fronts. Home Depot, Sears, utilities that take away our business opportunities. Seems like we have to constantly change, pray we can keep up, reinvent ourselves. Maybe you’ve heard phrases like, “I’d do the job myself, but I’m too busy,” or “Wow, that’s a lot of money!” You feel the anger and frustration of having to justify your existence earning a living, raising a family, putting food on the table, keeping a roof over your head, and trying to save or pay for your children’s education. Sometimes we overload ourselves trying to please others, trying to balance our hectic stressful lives, especially in this rush, rush life of today’s world. Spending and wasting precious time on countless free estimates. I hope we learn by our mistakes. The fortunate ones will. They say the “strong will survive,” but maybe it’s the smart ones that will. Seems to me there is more awareness of our military today, more patriotism, or so we are led to believe. I wish the veterans would get more than lip service and some flag waving. The disruption of their lives and family goes as far back to when time began, when one human threw a stone at another to solve a problem. All In The FAMILY Visit our plumbing Web sites. www.PMmag.com www.PMEngineer.com www.supplyht.com www.ReevesJournal.com www.drilleronline.com www.radiantandhydronics.com &ee-news www.bathandkitchenpro.com ““THANK YOU, O ,S SIR. 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"LUE-ONSTER Letters TO THE EDITOR 04&%4HREADSEALINGTAPE Our politicians throw phases around and spend our tax dollars and speak of billions of dollars. We see the disparity in salaries, sport celebrities making and getting multimillion-dollar contracts. Hollywood actors making millions on just one movie, while most of us wonder if there will ever be any Social Security left when we hope to retire. That maybe we will get back some of our hard-earned money so many of us lost in the stock market. We ponder if Medicare will carry us through and we do not become a burden to our children or society. This is a great country. I hope and pray it will continue to be. I like to think it will. So we all can share the winner’s circle of a well-lived life. Take care of yourself and your family, be proud of what you do and hold your head high. Hope to see you in the winner’s circle and your finish line will be a happy one! 3EALSTHREADSSO WELLITSSCARY 2UGGEDGENERALPURPOSETAPE INAMONSTROUSvROLL ASMUCHASlVE TIMESMORETAPE "LUE-ONSTERISATHICKERGENERALPURPOSETHREADSEALTAPE THATCOMESINAMONSTROUSvROLL4HATSTIMESMORE TAPETHANCONVENTIONALROLLS4HISPROFESSIONALGRADEDEN SITYTAPECREATESDEPENDABLELEAKPROOFJOINTSINHUNDREDS OFAPPLICATIONS"LUE-ONSTERISRUGGEDNOTmIMSYLIKEMOST THREADSEALTAPESONTHEMARKET)TSEASIERTOUSEELIMINATES WASTEANDTHERESNONEED FORPIPEDOPE!SKFOR "LUE-ONSTERATLEADING WHOLESALERS #LEAN&IT0RODUCTS 4ELEPHONEs&AX WEBWWW#LEAN&ITCOMsEMAILINFO #LEAN&ITCOM Circle 409 6 PM10074Mill.indd 1 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 9/5/07 4:03:34 PM John Burns John Burns Plumbing, Heating and A/C Morganton, N.C. Make Me Smile [Editor’s note: Al Levi recently shared this e-mail he received from an employee of his family’s business in New York.] Bob came over to me recently with your column (“They Vote With Their Feet,” August 2008) and asked if I had seen it. As I read with delight, I could almost see your dad’s smiling face. Although I was not lucky enough to have worked with him for very long, I do remember him greeting me every morning. Since I was a new employee at the time (eight years ago; how time flies), it made me feel so good to know that the owner, my new employer, actually recognized me and took the time to exchange a few kind words daily. You are so right. It made me feel like I belonged, that I was important in the operation of the business and that in his way, he was making me feel like family. To be perfectly honest, I believe that it was one of the major reasons I’ve stayed. I took a cut in pay when I came here, too. Although an income is very important, the feeling of belonging held me here. Your column just gave me time to look back and reflect. I have a smile on my face. Thanks for allowing me to remember those early days with your dad. I hope when others read the article, they will see the importance of what your dad did and how his thinking is so important. Fran Caracappa OSI/CSI Your key to faster hot water. Viega PureFlow® MANABLOC® Manifold System... delivers hot water up to four times faster. The MANABLOC PEX manifold is the original, patented homerun system that features a central control unit for whole house water supply. Individual hot and cold PEX lines running to each fixture assures faster hot water delivery, balanced water pressure and reduction in hot or cold water surges. MANABLOC manifolds use fewer fittings for easier installation behind the wall. Viega MANABLOC systems are built to last with a 10-year transferable system warranty. For more information call 1-877-843-4262 or visit www.viega.com Viega... The global leader in plumbing and heating systems. W W W . V I E G A . C O M Circle 267 1 - 8 7 7 - 8 4 3 - 4 2 6 2 Around THE INDUSTRY Get Breaking Industry News at PMmag.com. Residential Fire Sprinkler Market Could Exceed $3 Billion by Kelly Faloon 7,100 installers will be needed to accommodate the ICC’s mandatory residential fire sprinkler requirement Plumbing contractors have the knowledge to fill the demand The ability of local fire departments to inspect installations is a concern 8 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 The adoption by the International Code Council of an amendment to the International Residential Code that mandates the installation of fire sprinklers in one- and two-family residences, effective Jan. 1, 2011, will significantly increase the market, according to a new report titled, “Residential Fire Sprinklers Market Growth and Labor Demand Analysis,” by Russ Leavitt, SET, CFPS, with contributions by Steven Scandaliato, SET, and Ryan J. Smith. The report noted that the current single-family residential fire sprinkler market, which is estimated at $90 million to $100 million per year, could explode into a market that is worth an estimated $2.9 billion to $3.2 billion a year. The report examines the repercussions that mandatory residential fire sprinkler protection will have on the skilled labor needs of the industry. Based on the 40-year average of completed single-family dwellings, research indicates that the residential fire sprinkler industry will require an additional 2,700 layout technicians, 7,100 installers and more than 1,300 plan reviewers and inspectors to do the work. Finding 7,100 new installation technicians will require creativity to fill these positions with qualified candidates, the report said. Fire sprinkler system installation is much more than pipe and fittings; the proper location and position of each sprinkler head is dependent on a variety of factors. Recruiting and training to meet the coming demand is essential to the successful implementation of the IRC requirements. The report stated that plumbing contractors have the requisite knowledge to step in and fill this demand. PM columnist Julius Ballanco noted that residential sprinkler systems are easy to design and install, and that plumbing contractors will be required to go through education and training on such systems (“The Making of History,” November 2008). While they already know how to install pipe, they need to learn where to locate the sprinkler and how to size the system. Ballanco explained that there are two systems for residential fire sprinklers: 1) a multipurpose piping system, where the sprinkler system is combined with the cold water distribution system; and 2) a stand-alone or two-pipe system, where the sprinkler piping and cold water distribution system are separate. The market that will be strictly for plumbing contractors will be the multipurpose piping system market. Another area of concern, the report explained, is how local authorities will properly police the design and installation of an additional 29 million sprinklers each year. Fire prevention bureaus in most professional fire departments throughout the country are understaffed and undertrained for their current enforcement duties without taking on the immense workload created with the adoption of the ICC residential fire sprinkler requirements. Volunteer departments are in no better position (and most likely less equipped) than the paid departments to handle the additional enforcement duties. continued on page 165 I DON’T COMPROMISE DEREK SAJDAK, OWNER, AQUA SCIENCE The severely-tapped Colorado River supplies drinking water for 1.5 million people in Phoenix, AZ. Water conservation is not taken lightly. Sajdak explains: “We are very aware of water usage. Grundfos’ hot water recirculation system has become one of the most popular products in our inventory.” Two years ago, Sajdak installed a Comfort System. “The family was happy to save water, time, and money, no longer waiting for hot water at the taps or showers. The run from the water heater took 60-90 seconds, wasting several gallons of water each time, and incurring costs that literally went down the drain. It’s gratifying to work with a responsible solution like this, because it helps both the customer and the community.” Grundfos’ Hot Water Recirculation systems demonstrate how Grundfos thinks ahead by their ability to save up a household up to 16,000 gallons of water per year. Built-in innovation allows operation to take place without requiring a return line or electricity under the sink. That’s what we call not compromising. Comfort System THIS IS GRUNDFOS Grundfos is one of the world’s leading producers of pumps and pump systems, driven by our core values of be responsible, think ahead and innovate. At Grundfos, we do more than just talk about our values – we bring them to life in all we do. CASE IN POINT Useful and informative, the 8-page Case Study Brief features Grundfos pump solutions from various installers. DORKACLPMOLCFIBzOBPFABKQF>I GRUNDFOS HAND Hydronic Heating This quick guide provides curves and sizing information for all Grundfos Hydronic Heating and Hot water recirc systems. Order both for free on: www.grundfos.us Circle 226 Hydronic Heating and Hot Wate r Recirc Syste ms WE DON’T COMPROMISE ROM MIS I SE BOOK Around THE INDUSTRY NAOHSM To Award Oil Heat Scholarships For 2009 The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers — with sponsorship support from Delavan, Honeywell, Taco and Weil-McLain — will be awarding 10 oil heat education scholarships in 2009 to people of any age, provided that they further their education within the oil heating field. These $2,000 scholarships are awarded in memory of Dave Nelsen, a wellrespected service manager and industry educator who passed away in 1998. Scholarships will be awarded to the winning entrants who write and submit a 500-word essay answering the question, “What are your thoughts about the oil heating industry and what appeals to you about this segment of the energy industry?” The essay, along with a scholarship application available at www.naohsm.org, should be submitted to the association’s national office no later than March 20, 2009. Winners will be announced in the spring and will be invited to attend the NAOHSM awards banquet during the association’s 56th convention and trade show, May 17-21, 2009, in Hershey, Pa. NAOHSM’s annual Dave Nelsen Scholarship Golf Tournament supports the scholarship fund and is held during the convention. To learn more about the Dave Nelsen Scholarship Fund, visit www.naohsm.org and click on “Industry Support.” Applications are also available by calling the NAOHSM national office at 888/552-0900. ◆ ISH Frankfurt Celebrates 50th Anniversary In 2009, ISH Frankfurt will celebrate its 50th anniversary. During March 10-14, the trade show will present a range of products and services with about 2,400 manufacturers and more than 200,000 visitors. At The Bathroom Experience, more than 700 exhibitors will present sustainable, design-oriented solutions for the bathroom under the motto, “Water is Life.” The sanitation indus- try will show: how water consumption can be reduced thanks to ultramodern technology; how wastewater can be made into drinking water; and how easy-care materials for the bathroom can reduce the quantity of cleaning agents used. In the field of energy, buildingservices and air-conditioning technology, the industry will present green building technologies — sustainable solutions that use a combination of energy efficiency, i.e., modern heating and air-conditioning technology, and renewable energies. ◆ ConsensusDOCS: A Better Way To Negotiate Contracts ConsensusDOCS, a coalition of 22 leading construction industry organizations, recently published ConsensusDOCS Procedures, which describe how the coalition organizations develop model construction contract documents and forms that advance a project’s best interest. Rather than approach negotiations as a zerosum gain among competing interests, ConsensusDOCS emphasizes a mutually beneficial approach that leads to better project results. According to the procedures, any nonprofit association or professional society, company, government agency or individual with a direct and material interest in a proposed document has a right to have its views actively considered during the drafting process. An important principle 10 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 throughout the procedures requires that all parties with a stake in the contract have a voice that is heard in contract negotiations. The procedures also: • Ensure that the ConsensusDOCS timely respond to new case law developments and emerging industry issues; • Establish a minimum five-year drafting cycle, and establish a process for revising documents sooner, if needed; and • Establish structures for ConsensusDOCS document development and marketing, including advisory councils and an executive director. For more information or to purchase and download ConsensusDOCS, go to www.ConsensusDOCS.org. ◆ 700PD 701PD R12+ Drophead R450+ TriStand OLBUCKT1 Make some COOL THREADS with Reed’s Xtra Value Power Drives and all metal Oiler System. R12+ Segmental Dies and Dropheads, along with Threadguard Cutting Oil and the R450+ TriStand enhance the power threading process. www.reedmfgco.com 1425 West 8th Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16502 USA Phone: (800) 666 3691 or (814) 452 3691 Fax: (800) 456 1697 or (814) 455 1697 [email protected] Circle 80 Around THE INDUSTRY Construction Market Will Continue To Slide In 2009 McGraw-Hill Construction recently released its 2009 Construction Outlook, which forecasts a drop in overall U.S. construction starts for next year as the tough funding environment continues, construction projects are deferred and financial stress gradually eases. Against this backdrop, the level of construction starts in 2009 is expected to decline 7 percent to $515 billion, following a 12 percent decline predicted for 2008. Robert A. Murray, vice president of economic affairs for McGraw-Hill Construction, said home prices have dropped 20 percent so far this year, and are expected to decline another 10 percent through the first half of 2009. He also said store construction has taken the biggest hit; retail square footage is at a 30 percent decline this year. Highlights of the 2009 Construction Outlook include: • Single-family housing for 2009 will be down 2 percent in dollars, corresponding to a 4 percent drop in the number of units to 560,000 (McGraw-Hill Construction basis). Multifamily housing will retreat 6 percent in dollars and 8 percent in units, after the sharp plunge witnessed during 2008. • Commercial buildings will drop 12 percent in dollars and 15 percent in square feet, similar to the declines experienced in 2008. Stores and warehouses will continue to lose momentum, the office correction will be steeper, and hotel construction will finally pull back after its lengthy boom. • Institutional buildings will slip 3 percent in dollars and 6 percent in square feet, as the financial crisis affects funding coming from states and localities. • Manufacturing buildings will plunge 32 percent in dollars after an exceptional 2008 that was lifted by the start of several massive oil refinery expansion projects. • Public works construction will fall 5 percent, given flat funding at the federal level combined with restraint by state and local governments. • Electric utility construction will retreat 30 percent after surging 55 percent to a near record amount in 2008. ◆ Don't miss PMLive Jan. 26 Meet PM hydronics editor John Siegenthaler during "Solar Water and Solar Heating - New Opportunities for Hydronic Professionals," and Julius Ballanco during "Water Conservation and Reclaimed Water." PMLive will be held in conjunction with the 2009 AHR Expo Plumbing and Hydronics Symposium, Jan. 26-28, in Chicago. To register, visit www.PMmag.com/pmlive. Circle 146 12 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 PM01074SidH.indd 1 12/6/06 3:21:45 PM 100% recycled. Over the decades, we’ve recycled millions of tons of scrap iron into quality cast iron pipe and fittings. So while green construction might be relatively new, it’s nothing new to us. charlottepipe.com Circle135 91 Circle Circle 91 Around THE INDUSTRY Vendor & Supplier NEWS REHAU To Exit PEX Plumbing Systems, Municipal PVC Pipe Markets REHAU announced it will exit its business as a PEX plumbing systems supplier in the United States and Canada, as well as municipal PVC pipe manufacturing and supply in Canada. Production of municipal PVC pipe ended Oct. 31, 2008, with sales continuing through March 31, 2009. The company will also support PEX plumbing systems orders through March 31, 2009, and will provide full-scale customer assistance to ensure a smooth transition into alternative plumbing systems product lines thereafter. REHAU intends to direct its efforts to the integrated low-temperature heat source and distribution system market, including PEXa-based radiant heating, geothermal ground loop and solar thermal systems. It will also concentrate on the market for residential fire protection systems, radiant cooling systems and pre-insulated PEX energy transfer pipe. Staff adjustments related to the exit from the municipal PVC pipe industry include the loss of 48 positions; nine staff members will be reassigned to industrial and Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 14 PM03084Stiebel.indd 1 renewable energy product growth areas. A total of 22 positions tied to REHAU’s PEX plumbing systems business will also be eliminated across its headquarters, sales offices and related manufacturing plant, and an additional 10 employees will be reallocated to other areas of strategic focus. IPEX Discontinues WarmRite In North America IPEX Inc. has discontinued the production and the sale of WarmRite Floor pipe, fittings and accessories for the North American hydronic heating market. The company cited increased competitive pressures and poor market conditions as reasons for the continuing decline of WarmRite sales and profitability. Select WarmRite components will remain in the IPEX inventory for a period of time in order for customers to complete, maintain and service their heating systems. The current limited warranty will continue to apply to all WarmRite products installed. For further information, visit www.ipexinc.com or contact your local IPEX customer service representative. 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You can also visit www.insinkerator.com or call 1-800-558-5700. © 2008 InSinkErator, InSinkErator® is a division of Emerson Electric Co. All rights reserved. *The mounting collar configuration is a trademark of Emerson Electric Co. Around THE INDUSTRY Vendor & Supplier Plumbing products supplier Watts Water Technologies Inc. said it would cut jobs, freeze salaries and suspend its stock buyback program to save costs, even as it reported a quarterly profit. The company said it was implementing these actions due to the current state of the economy and the expected continued slowdown in its residential and commercial businesses. Watts Water said the workforce reduction would be in North America across all levels of the organization during the fourth quarter. All North American salaries will be frozen for at least the first nine months of 2009. Delta Faucet Unveils New Brand Positioning Delta Faucet announced a new direction in its brand positioning built around the theme, “A Smarter Way for People to Experience Water.” The brand campaign includes television and print advertising, packaging, the Web site and an updated logo. Heading the brand makeover is a new consumer print campaign, which debuted in October issues of Better Homes & Gardens, National Geographic, The Economist, The New Yorker and many other science, technology and traditional home and garden publications. The campaign includes five dramatic ads with factoid headlines that appeal to the brand’s information-seeking audience. The new Delta TV ads, which debuted Oct. 13, will run on average 150 times each week this fall on such networks as HGTV, Discovery, History, Food Network and Travel Channel. Delta also will gain consumer exposure as the exclusive plumbing sponsor of the 2009 HGTV Dream Home, a sweepstakes giveaway that attracts more than 40 million people. The Victorian kitchen pulldown faucet with leak-free, leadfree DIAMOND Seal technology and Victorian and Lockwood Bath Collections featuring WaterSenselabeled lavatory faucets will be installed in the home. Kaldewei Expands U.S. Operations European bath manufacturer Kaldewei has established its first U.S. corporate office and expanded its team with the addition of three new members. Kaldewei USA, headquartered in Indianapolis, will serve as the company's base for U.S. expansion. To support its growing presence, Kaldewei has hired three key personnel: Robert Sapienza is vice president of sales-North America. He has 20 years of experience in the bath and plumbing industries, most recently as regional sales manager for the Delta Faucet Co. Chad Novinger joins the company as inside sales/ e-commerce sales representative. Previously he was e-commerce manager and channel manager at Delta Faucet Co. Kelly Dolan joins Kaldewei USA as business development manager; she was previously director of showroom development at Lee Supply Corp. Turbotec To Open Additional Production Facility “Like going from a Model T to a brand new car.” That’s how Mike Schmitz describes Evolution PRO Series™ to his customers. And it’s a difference they can both see and hear. They’re particularly pleased with how quiet the disposers are. While Mike is even more pleased with how little trouble they give him. Evolution PRO Series Quieter, easy to install, better warranty. Mike Schmitz, Pro Circle™ member for over 15 years Cox Plumbing Co. Waukesha, WI The Turbotec site evaluation team chose Hickory, N.C., as the best match to host the 20,000-squarefoot expansion at an existing facility for its flexible tubing manufacturing operations. Operation of the facility is slated to begin January 2009, initially employing about 25 workers, mainly in manufacturing production. Like the Windsor, Conn., facility, the Hickory operation will institute lean manufacturing and Six Sigma strategies in its manufacturing processes. ◆ News ... continued on page 165 ©2008 InSinkErator, InSinkErator® is a division of Emerson Electric Co. All Rights Reserved. Watts Water To Cut Jobs, Freeze Salaries NEWS Circle 170 www.PMmag.com, PM12084Insink.indd 1 INS_71365_MIKE_R4A_v10.indd 1 17 1:17:55 December 2008 11/6/08 11:34:04 AM PM 11/5/08 Business TIPS Randall Hilton Charging lower rates in this economy won’t instantly translate W into survival. 18 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 e’ve been experiencing an economic rollercoaster. Credit is tightening, unemployment is climbing, construction is declining; is it time to start thinking about survival? Will we have to cut jobs, lower prices or reduce service in order to stay in business? To figure out a strategy for the next couple of years, let’s examine a few points. Knowing how we got into this mess can help us pick a way through it. “It’s all their fault!” screams one batch of politicians as they point at the others. But once we get past the blame game, we find that our consumer mentality is, or near the core of, the issue. Credit cards made it very easy to respond to urgent desires without much thought of future consequences. Real estate agents encouraged overspending with homes as an investment sales pitch. “Buy as much house as you can possibly qualify for because home values will go up and you’ll make a lot of money!” (This probably explains why, as a service pro, I would often visit huge homes with several rooms bare of furniture — after buying too many square feet, nothing was left for living in it.) Now, to put it simply, our economy is slowing down to take a breather. Remember the last time you ran a lap around a track? If you sprinted too hard at the beginning, you had to walk it out toward the end. Running at the right pace would result in a better time without being totally exhausted. After our economy rests for a spell, it will get back on track, it always has. So the question becomes this: How do we get through this period in order to flourish on the other side? Our economic “sprint” allowed some of us to get away with sloppy business practices. Sloppy won’t be good enough if we intend to survive or even flourish. We’ll have to sharpen our pencils, improve our efficiency and make sure every dime makes an impact. I fully expect some contractors will even be forced to lower their prices in order to stay busy. Yes, you read correctly — some contractors will have to lower their rates, which is something I have a hard time saying. Here’s why rates may slip: Much of our economy runs on credit cards. As credit tightens, consumer purchasing power is reduced, which reduces the number of consumers with money to spend on our services. To exacerbate the problem, tradesmen and contractors idled by the construction bust will be searching for whatever work they can find, flooding the market with more supply. When more supply chases lower demand, prices must go down. It’s the basic law of economics. But charging lower rates won’t instantly translate into survival, so don’t embrace the idea until you’ve done your homework. Homework Lesson No. 1 — Know Your Costs: Frank Blau began this column preaching “know your costs,” and that mantra continues to this day. If competition gets tough, you may be tempted to cut costs in order to survive. But you can’t cut costs unless you know what they are. This is where you have to do some hard work. It’s not easy to cut employees or other overhead items, but you may find that you have more overhead than justified. Believe me, it’s hard to run around the track while dragging a truck tire. 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To learn more, visit www.htproducts.com PO Box 429, 120 Braley Rd, East Freetown, MA 02717 508.763.8071 Circle 357 www.htproducts.com Business TIPS head ends up costing you more in sales and efficiency than it saves. When looking at costs, decide which items directly affect sales and which don’t. The more closely related to sales an overhead item is, the more careful you should be about cutting it. It’s very tempting to cut out sales training when times are tough, but this is when you need to ramp up training more than ever. Dollar-conscious customers need to understand the value of your services because they have to weigh your expense against all the other expenses they’re juggling. Your producers need to communicate well, recognize customer-service opportunities and ask for the sale. The better they’re trained, the more profitable they will be. Advertising often takes a hit as if it were discretionary spending. Focus on campaigns with good track records while dropping those that are marginal, but don’t stop advertising. Advertising brings in opportunities. In some cases, you’ll have to broaden your outreach in order to bring new customers into the fold. Be aware that there are customers out there whose long-time contractor won’t survive the cut. They need to hear about you. Homework Lesson No. 3 — Charge What You’re Worth: Even without price pressures, professional trades like ours tend to be undervalued in the marketplace. The biggest reason? Contractors just don’t ask for what they’re worth. Most of the contractors I work with discover that their true and legitimate cost of operation actually exceeds their current selling price. No wonder they’re not making a profit! If you’re not earning a profit now, you’ll be hard-pressed to scratch out a living wage if prices contract. Contractors who are charging enough to cover benefit plans, train- Circle 240 Circle 403 PM12081Decor.indd 1 20 ing, good equipment and competitive wages are usually found at the upper rungs of the price ladder. These progressive contractors, who have welldeveloped customer bases and effective marketing programs, won’t face as much price competition because they’re serving a customer who is a bit more immune to the credit squeeze and already expects to pay more than bottom-feeder prices. Is it time to start cultivating your customer base? Should you cut prices to stay busy? Either your customer can afford service or she can’t. Let’s say that you cut your selling price by 10 percent. Do you think that a $50 savings is enough to clinch the deal on a $500 sale? If your customer can afford $450, then it’s very likely she can afford $500 as well. 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AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Circle 372 Business TIPS percent won’t matter if your customer is convinced that you’re offering a good value. If times get tough enough that price cuts are necessary, you may be faced with price cuts of 20-30 percent just to get a sale. Can you handle that sort of cut and still make a profit? Consider these measures: • Instead of simply cutting prices, use coupons as a “thermometer” to test the waters. Assuming that you’ve done a good job of presenting your benefits and value, if your customer turns you down for a $500 job, offer a $50-off coupon just to find out how sensitive she is to the price. If your customer decides to let you do the job, then get it done. If not, offer one last chance by offering an additional $50 off if she is willing to accept a concession, such as a shorter warranty period or lesser-quality product. You may even find that half price isn’t enough to close the deal because the customer doesn’t have the money, not because she doesn’t see the value. • If you want to serve cash-strapped customers, you’ll have to find a more efficient way to do it. You could offer a major discount for allowing you to Advertising often takes a hit as if it were discretionary spending. schedule service at your convenience instead of theirs. If you can take care of their job during a gap in your service schedule, then you could offer a 30 percent discount and still be profitable — simply because you’re working more efficiently. Everybody wins. GORTON VALVES... KEEPING AMERICA WARM SINCE 1887 Will times get tougher? Inevitably, just like they did at the end of the ’90s and in the early ’80s. It’s just the way things are. 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There are several factors that influence the total electrical power used by a hydronic distribution system. These include the choice to zone with circulators vs. electric zone valves vs. thermostatic radiator valves, choice pump curve wire-to-water ef"ciency FIGURE 1 maximum ef"ciency 20 16 15 12 10 8 5 4 0 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 #ow rate (gpm) 28 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 H =head added (feet) circulator (wire-to-water) ef"ciency 25 of heat emitters, circulator efficiency, operating temperature and choice of piping layout. This month, I want to discuss the latter in the context of a simple residential system using fintube baseboard to supply a 50,000-Btu design heating load. Lower Than You Thought? I often ask audiences of hydronic professionals at seminars to estimate the efficiency of a current generation wet-rotor circulator in converting electrical energy to head energy. Number guesses often range between 60 and 80 percent. Such numbers are probably influenced by the relatively high thermal efficiencies of modern boilers. It’s always interesting to watch the reaction when the group learns that the wire-to-water efficiency of current-generation wet-rotor circulators is typically in the low 20-percent range, as can be seen on the red curve in Figure 1. I was equally surprised when first informed about these wireto-water efficiencies. Notice that peak wire-to-water efficiency is achieved when the circulator operates near the middle of its pump curve. If the piping system forces the circulator to operate near the outer fringes of the pump curve, the corresponding wire-to-water efficiency can approach single digits, as shown in Figure 2. Clearly, such situations must be avoided. Traditional Tactics: Consider the series-loop baseboard system shown in Figure 3. It has been sized to provide 10,000 Btu/hr. of heat output at each baseboard. Baseboard lengths increase in the downstream direction to compensate for decreasing water temperature. The lengths have been based on a flow rate of 5 gallons per minute, and a circuit supply temperature of 180 degrees F. This produces Circle 254 Hydronics WORKSHOP pump curve wire-to-water ef$ciency FIGURE 2 steep system head loss curve circulator (wire-to-water) ef$ciency 25 20 16 15 12 12.5% 11.5% 10 8 operating point (with shallow system curve) shallow system head loss curve 5 4 0 H =head added (feet) operating point (with steep system curve) 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 %ow rate (gpm) FIGURE 3 180 ºF 10,000 Btu/hr 17 ft *n-tube pressure drop at 5.0 gpm = 5.51 psi Where: we = electrical wattage input to circulator (watts) f = flow rate (gpm) ΔP = pressure drop of circuit (psi) n = wire-to-water efficiency of circulator (decimal percentage) 0.4344 = a unit conversion factor necessary for the stated units 10,000 Btu/hr 18 ft *n-tube 10,000 Btu/hr 20 ft *n-tube 160 ºF 280 ft x 3/4" copper total equivalent length 30 Formula 1 10,000 Btu/hr 19 ft *n-tube 5.0 gpm heat input a nominal 20-degree F temperature drop around the circuit when it delivers 50,000 Btu/hr. The circuit is constructed of 3/4-inch, type M copper, with a total equivalent length (allowing for assumed fittings) of 280 feet. The head loss of this circuit can be determined using tables, graphs or software. For this example, I used the “Hydronics Design Studio” software to get an estimated head loss of 13.2 feet. This corresponds to a pressure drop of 5.51 psi. The electrical wattage that must be supplied to a circulator to sustain a given flow rate and corresponding circuit pressure drop can be calculated using Formula 1. Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 10,000 Btu/hr 22 ft *n-tube The Best. Pure and Simple. Quality Linesets & ACR Tube When it comes to ultra-pure cleanliness, nitrogen-charged ACR Tube from Cambridge-Lee is simply the best. And nothing beats our flexible linesets for fast and easy installations that save you time and money. Our ACR Tube is available in sizes from 3⁄8” through 31⁄8” O.D. in standard 20-ft. lengths. 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Consider the homerun distribution system shown in Figure 4. It consists of a manifold station and five homerun circuits of 1/2-inch PEX tubing, one to each baseboard. The equivalent length of each homerun circuit is assumed to be 120 feet of 1/2-inch PEX tubing. 10,000 Btu/hr 20 ft )n-tube FIGURE 4 a head loss of 3.98 feet, which corresponds to a circuit pressure drop of 1.68 psi. Assuming a circulator with the same 22 percent wire-towater efficiency is used, the required electrical power input to the circulator is: This lower wattage is directly attributable to the lower head loss of the parallel distribution system in comparison to the traditional series circuit. Although the difference in operating power of these two systems seems small — 54.4-16.6 = 37.8 watts — it can have a significant effect on the operating cost of the system over a design life of 20 years. For example: Assume both systems require the circulator to operate 3,000 hours per year. Also assume a current cost for electricity of 14 cents/kwhr, and that this cost inflates at 4 percent per year. Under this scenario, the series loop would have an electrical operating cost $473 higher than that of the homerun system over a period of 20 years. The calculations leading to this number are shown below. 10,000 Btu/hr 20 ft )n-tube 10,000 Btu/hr 20 ft )n-tube 10,000 Btu/hr 20 ft )n-tube 10,000 Btu/hr 20 ft )n-tube each branch is equivalent to 120 ft x 1/2" PEX 180 ºF heat input 5.0 gpm pressure drop at 5.0 gpm = 1.68 psi 160 ºF common piping is 10 ft x 1" copper This distribution system supplies the same water temperature to each baseboard. Thus, to supply the 10,000 Btu/ hr. load to each room, all baseboard lengths are 20 feet. Analyzing the hydraulic characteristics of this parallel system requires a bit more mathematics than does a series loop, but such analysis is well within the scope of the “Hydronics Design Studio” software. In this case, the homerun distribution system, operating at 5 gpm, produces 32 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 This comparison assumes a circulator of the required operating wattage can be located and used in either system. This is not always the case, especially with fixed-speed circulators. However, variable-speed ECM-based circulators with a wide range in input power adjustment are becoming available in the United States. These products now allow closer matching of circulator power with the requirements of the distribution system. In general, parallel distribution systems such as the homerun system described here will have lower head loss for the same rate of heat conveyance compared to series circuits, or quasi-series circuits such as one-pipe systems using diverter tees. Taking advantage of such systems is increasing important as the North American hydronics industry strives to further reduce energy use without sacrificing performance. A watt is a terrible thing to waste… John Siegenthaler, P.E., is principal of Appropriate Designs, a consulting engineering firm in Holland Patent, N.Y., the hydronics editor for Plumbing & Mechanical. Visit www.hydronicpros.com for information on new software for hydronic system design and documentation. E-mail him at [email protected]. PM EXCEPTIONAL When you specify a Woodford faucet or hydrant you’re recommending the exceptional. The unmatched quality has made the family owned and operated Woodford Manufacturing Company #1 in hose connected faucets and hydrants Woodford RHY1 & RHY2 Roof Mount Hydrant The RHY series of product provides water availability on the roof for washing down cooling towers, cleaning condenser coils, water for window washers and other types of roof equipment. The RHY2 hydrant is ASSE 1052 approved with a double check valve on the nozzle which is field testable. It is not required to remove the double check to drain down the hydrant. 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To sign up to receive this free, twice-monthly newsletter in your e-mail inbox, visit www.PMmag.com. PM also will archive all of its "The Glitch & The Fix" exercises at its radiant-focused Web site, www.radiantandhydronics.com. Good luck! Trouble Waiting To Happen verview: An installer was asked by a client to use both a ground source heat pump and a boiler as alternative heat sources in a zoned, low-temperature hydronic distribution system. Realizing the compact mod/ con boiler and heat pump both have high flow resistances, he installs a circulator for each, and decides that both of them operating simultaneously will provide sufficient flow. He also incorporates an indirect water heater into the system. When there’s a demand for domestic water heating, the mod/con boiler goes to a high temperature setting and the heat pump remains off. Exercise: Can you spot at least five details that will surely lead to trouble with this system? 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Kick It Up A Notch “I wanted to step up my game.” That’s how Mike Douglass of Mike Douglass Plumbing in southwest Florida describes his decision to completely redo his full-service plumbing company’s trucks with an inspiring and patriotic theme. His two trucks (Fords with one Spartan box and one Hackney) feature a majestic eagle and an undulating American flag, which definitely qualifies for a salute from PM as our endof-the-year Truck Of The Month. This is Douglass’ first business, in operation since 2003. He’s been plumbing in the same area, though, for more than 17 years. Mike Douglass Plumbing employs about nine, and, along with the eagle-wrapped box trucks, runs two more vehicles (a van and a pickup). The eagle was wrapped in September 2008 by SignZoo. Douglass threw ideas at the Sarasota wrapping company, and it had a design/proof back to him pretty quickly. The whole process was “painless,” he tells me. “We’ve always been red, white and blue,” Douglass says, “But the eagle wrap turned out great.” Another way he’s streamlined operations through the new wrapping is clearing up the contact info. "The old signage used to list all the different cities we served, along with the corresponding local phone numbers for those cities to contact 36 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 by Katie Rotella [email protected] the company, but it was busy and confusing. Now we’ve gone to a single phone number that routes all the work to the call center.” The idea to go big with the graphics was all Douglass’ brainchild. He even had to convince wife Leisa to get onboard. After seeing the results, however, she was a convert. “Now she’s glad I did it,” Douglass PM says. Circle 250 Managing YOUR BUSINESS Al Levi The Tampa Rays can teach us a few valuable business lessons. 38 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 H ow about those Tampa Rays? Yes, I know they didn’t win the World Series, but as American League Champions, it’s still a remarkable move from worst to first! Just so you know, I root for the Yankees. I root for the Diamondbacks. But this year, I wound up rooting for the Rays because it’s a wonderful story. Why would I ask for your valuable reading time to talk about sports? Because this is not about sports, it’s about the business lessons to be learned. To me, the Rays accomplishment embodies a focus on three key things: • Creating a positive team vision. • Creating a positive team culture. • Creating a positive team motto. The Rays needed a new vision and that vision would need to change the dynamic of losing to a dynamic of winning. And that takes positive thinking. I notice from all the interviews I’ve seen of the Rays’ coach that he embodies positive thinking. Then the Rays took a bold step over the last few years and got rid of some very talented players. They got rid of them because these players were talented but also troublesome. They brought skills, but they also brought disruption and kept the culture of losing in place. The Rays set about to create a positive team culture because they realized that team culture brings success or failure. And the culture is either getting better or it’s getting worse. It never stays the same! To crystallize the new team vision and team culture, the Rays created a motto to head them in this new direction. The phrase of 9=8 is brilliant! The point was that nine players, playing smart and hard every nine innings, would make the Rays one of eight teams in the 2008 playoffs. Joe Maddon, the manager, broke it down to something simple that everyone could buy into. Now the goal was clear, and how to get there was clear. Your Team Vision: You’ll want a team vision that inspires people to win, but in a way that benefits the customer, the company and themselves. Have an ambitious goal that engages everyone. But think about this: If you’ve experienced nothing more than failure in business after awhile, you learn to accept it as, “What can I do about it?” or “I’ve tried and it’s not my fault.” The hard truth is that a negative outcome is a direct result of ongoing and never-ending negative thinking, beliefs and actions (or inaction), just as a positive outcome is highly related to ongoing and never-ending positive thinking, beliefs and actions. The easy part is getting to choose which outcome you want. The hard part is making sure you’re always leading and managing people by setting the right example of choosing the positive road to improvement and putting in the effort. It’s so easy to dwell on all that is negative in the world today that you can’t see a positive team vision that will take you and your team to your goals. It’s especially hard in these times when you’re constantly bombarded by what’s going on in the stock market, and hearing and reading about all the doom and gloom everywhere. Your Team Culture: Like the Rays of the past, there is a losing culture or the wrong culture. And that’s why an unsuccessful contractor needs to change the team culture. Contractors all too often hire talented people with bad attitudes. But unlike the Rays, they’re not willing to start over with new people with good attitudes, and Illustrated by ©iStockphoto.com/ Wislander Worst To First Y O U H A V E 8 H O U R S T O G E T 2 5 0 S L E E V E S I N S TA L L E D . . . BECAUSE THESE GUYS WAIT FOR NO ONE. Trimble MEP: Accuracy and Productivity for Tight Construction Schedules With the Trimble MEP layout solution, contractors can increase productivity and simplify the layout of plumbing sleeves and HVAC ductwork hangers. One person can accurately lay out hundreds of points in a single day... even when the design is complex. Wireless capability enables email transfer of design data, as-built information, and daily progress reports between the office and field. No more wasting time driving to and from the office to make updates. To find out more, go to www.trimble.com/MEP. Trimble: The Construction Technology Authority Circle 384 Trimble Construction Division (800) 538-7800 (937) 245-5154 FAX: (937) 233-9441 © 2008 Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. P/N TC-067 (06/08). ® commercial products Managing YOUR BUSINESS provide them the skills and coaching they need to be successful. Sometimes you need to shake things up. Even a name change can be necessary! Hey, the Rays dropped the name “Devil.” So what are you willing to change to shake things up? The lesson to be learned is when you tolerate bad behavior from aging veterans or any prima donnas on other and no one is happy. You need to create a culture of teamwork and the first step is to end the war. Learn to love your staff; train them, coach them, help them be successful and let those who don’t want to be part of a team go somewhere else. Your Team Motto: Your team motto is what will galvanize in everyone’s mind a simple but clear idea Creating a great team culture can be your one and only true competitive advantage. Elkay Gives Filtration the Green Light. The filter monitor glowing green assures a healthy, great-tasting drink from the Elkay water cooler. The monitor glowing red tells you it’s time to change the Elkay WaterSentry ® filter. You will get bottled water quality for just pennies per gallon, without the bottle that may never get recycled. Plus a “hands-free” sensor lets you drink without touching the cooler. Selected Elkay coolers now offer this innovative combination of visually-verified filtration and hygienic hands-free operation, for peace of mind you can see, but never need to touch! Discover the ™ professional’s choice. choice 40 Circle 124 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 your staff, it sends the wrong message to the rest of the team and the culture of success as a team is unattainable. Being unwilling to correct poor conduct and poor performance of some players breeds a bad culture. And playing favorites only makes a bad situation worse because business runs like a team. Growing up, I hated cutting the grass. I would have hated it even more if it was my job exclusively while my brothers were, say, playing baseball. Bad things happen when there isn’t strong leadership from the top of the family because it empowers the kids to run wild, with disastrous results for everyone. Our kids are our staff, and I say that in the most positive way. Creating a great team culture can be your one and only true competitive advantage. The harsh reality is that any of your competitors can get an office like yours, trucks like yours, marketing like yours and pretty much do whatever else you do. But they can’t copy your great team culture. The fact is, most contractors I speak to have a team culture that epitomizes “It’s us vs. them.” It’s like a war is going on. Both management and staff are busy fighting with each and direction toward your team vision. Make it short so everyone can remember it. Put it everywhere. And repeat it as often as you can. A positive team vision, team culture and team motto can overcome all obstacles. I know this to be true because I have clients right now who are taking a lousy economy where people want us to work for peanuts, but they still want crackerjack results. These owners are turning this lemon economy into lemonade. And with a great team vision, culture and motto, you also can go from worst to first. And if you’re already good, you can become great. Al delivers the benefit of the experience he gained from years of operating a large and successful family HVAC/plumbing business. Learn more by visiting www. appleseedbusiness.com. You may also contact Al at [email protected] or by fax: 212/202-6275. PM Visit www.PMmag.com to read our columnists' past articles. Circle 93 Practical MANAGEMENT Paul Ridilla A lesson in teamwork. T his is a clever little word game my Pap taught me when I was about 10 years old. He called it “three little words” and assured me it would keep me on the right track to whatever I wanted to be in our great competitive construction industry. By simply turning over the word “ME,” it becomes “WE.” He called it teamwork or working together vs. trying to do it alone. Naturally, I was amazed how easy that was, but even more excited at how effectively it worked. We will look at some of the specifics of successful teamwork, but first let’s look at the third little word — “I.” When you flip, or turn over, the word “I” — you still have the same word. Pap called that “the pride of a craftsman.” He explained that your name goes on your work and you always need to proudly say, “I did that!” I was always a hyper, eager-beaver type — giving 110 percent of all the energy and ability that God gave me in order to succeed. Those little words clarified what I needed to do with my hands as a proud craftsman, and how much help and cooperation I would need for successful management. I hope you will pass these three little words on to your own children, as well as every eager beaver on your payroll. Success in our industry, in craftsmanship and management, is making more money. That’s what you always need to take better care of “me.” “I” can do it as a craftsman, but only “we” can do it as managers. Everyone around you appreciates your help, as well as the opportunity to return the favor. Wouldn’t you? You could call this the golden rule of successful management. Being a proud craftsman, I’ve always enjoyed the privilege of say- ing, “I did that!” My craving for pride dictated being the best at my work and performing it as quick as I could to save time and money. What Can ‘We’ Do For ‘Me’? Since I spent most of my years in management, let’s look at some of those teamwork specifics of what “we” can do for “me”: 1. We will begin with your own employees. As a foreman, superintendent, project manager, purchasing agent, office staff or owner, you are always in a position to help others on your team take home a bigger paycheck. This can be value-engineering advice, helping with a difficult task, providing opportunities and training for advancement, and even covering up an employee’s mistake. Always share the credit, and always take the blame. We had another oldschool saying: “He always blames the person closest to him when something goes wrong, so don’t ever get close to him!” When you forget to share the credit with your team, the results are usually resentment, resistance and even revenge. You have all witnessed this in team sports at high school, college and professional levels. Many times when an all-star hero makes headlines, the other members of that team will slack off to prove he or she is not that great. They are thinking, “Let’s see how good you are without our extra effort.” This resentment multiplies when wages are involved. All of us need and want to earn more money to satisfy ME, but WE need each other’s full cooperation and effort to take advantage of everything this great industry has to offer. That is what makes a winning team. www.PMmag.com, December 2008 42 Illustrated by ©iStockphoto.com/ jeremkin Three Little Words The options you need from the name you trust. 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In addition, you will ensure a lasting future relationship. 3. Although it is not as simple to develop, your cooperative relationship with the other trades on a jobsite can be your most effective profit-producing teamwork. Trades that you have worked with before know and trust you, but first-timers are never sure. Some have had good relationships and/or bad ones on previous projects. Sadly, we do have contractors who are only interested in ME that have created that mistrust. Fortunately, most of our contractors are more than willing to work with you. Once again, you can offer value-engineering suggestions to save them time and money, but the real cooperative spirit comes from horsetrading. By helping each other and sharing tools and equipment, you will both enjoy that amazing dollar-spentvs.-dollar-gained phenomenon. • You use his scissor lift to install your roof drain, which costs him almost nothing. You save the high cost of renting your own. • He unloads or lifts your material with a fork lift or crane at little cost. Renting your own would have been quite expensive. • You relocate your piping layout to provide simple space for his installation. • You weld his broken equipment at very little cost, which saves him extensive downtime and repair bills. • He lends you a hammer drill or jackhammer to do your task. “Easy as Erie!” Featuring the ‘Quick Release’ PopTop™ Only TAC Erie™ offers the PopTop™ valve actuator: so simple you can install it with one hand behind your back. Choose TAC Erie™ control valves and actuators. Questions? Need help? Call Paul at 407/699-8515, on his cell at 407/4674916 or e-mail him at jcridilla@aol. com (reference Plumbing & Mechanical magazine). PM Make life easy. Visit www.tac.com/erie Circle 199 PM09084TAC.indd 1 44 8/11/08 9:08:19 AM Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 • Your backhoe digs or backfills his ditch again. This profit-producing horse-trading goes on with lending each other hand tools, small power tools, cutting torches and even screws, bolts and fasteners. All of this costs very little but saves big bucks. All of your jobsite employees should constantly watch the other trades to see if and how they can help. Horse-trading is especially effective with flex-time, which permits you to use their tools or equipment when they are not working. This also applies to lunch time and coffee breaks. To prevent any future misunderstandings about who did what for whom, you should always document your sharing in your daily log. 4. Although you do not have a continual relationship with the owner, architect or engineer, you can create a horse-trading environment by value engineering to help them with errors, omissions and add-ons. Here again, the dollars saved will outweigh your costs. This teamwork concept applies to your personal life as well as your work. I went out of my way to help every person I could, and most people appreciated it and returned the favor when an opportunity arose. There were some who were only “takers” instead of “givers,” but they were so few that I still felt good about being a Good Samaritan. Please take my Pap’s advice about those three little words. It has sure helped in my personal life, as well as building a very proud and prosperous career in construction. If you remember to flip that little word “me,” you, too, will enjoy the benefits of “we” teamwork. There is no doubt that together, we can do it! © 2008 The Stanley Works A7B3A /B1=<AB@C1B7=<A !$63/2@=B/B7=< The Stanley® VIRAX® P20+ cordless pressing tool has 360˚ head rotation and a narrow profile to get into tight spots. It also features a four-second cycle time, jaw stabilization technology, a seriously attractive retail price and an ironclad, full lifetime warranty. Take one for a spin. 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When they look at this blizzard of numbers, their eyes start to cross and they put it in the file and go off and do other work that they understand and are good at performing. As a result, an opportunity to make good management decisions based on sound financial information is lost. Many owners just take a quick look at the top line — revenue or sales — then the last number all the way on the bottom — profit or loss. That leaves all the really important numbers in the middle — expenses — breezed over or not even reviewed at all. During challenging economic times, this can be a mortal sin. KISS Principle: Frank Blau taught me years ago about the “KISS” principle when running a business. “Keep it Simple, Stupid” was a phrase thrown in my direction more than once. Nowhere is this concept more important then when reviewing and managing your business’ P&L. So let’s start with the most important expense numbers on your P&L. I call these the Big Five. Keeping the KISS principle in mind, you should start with the Big Five if you are looking for ways to trim expenses in your business. If you can manage these five expense categories and keep them in line, you will have a hard time not making money. The Big Five are the following: • Direct labor. The wages and benefits we pay the people doing the work in the field. • Material expense. The net cost of the materials we sell to customers. • Office/overhead salaries. The wages and benefits we pay the people who support the people in the field. • Advertising. Service contractors only; this is an insignificant number for new construction companies. • Vehicle expenses. All expenses including lease/depreciation and interest, maintenance, repairs and fuel. Table 1 is a sample P&L that is greatly simplified from the average P&L (a lot fewer lines!). I have highlighted The Big Five. As you can see, the Big Five represents total expenses of $1.365 million or 78 percent of the total. If you have a profitable company, these items together likely represent around 70-80 percent of sales. If you are at breakeven or worse, they may represent as much as 85-90 percent of sales. In order to control expenses in your company, focus your energy on where you can get the biggest return on your efforts. That’s going to come from the Big Five! Here are a couple of tips when focusing on the Big Five: • With direct labor and material, focus on the percent of sales. These two expenses will vary with sales. In Illustrated by: Rick Powell The Big Five Circle 119 The BOTTOM LINE Table 1 48 Percentage Of Sales 105.3% -5% 100% Gross Sales (Subcontract Expenses) Net Sales $2,000,000 ($100,000) $1,900,000 Direct Labor Payroll Taxes & Benefits $400,000 $100,000 21.1% 5.3% Total Direct Labor $500,000 26.3% Materials $200,000 10.5% Total Direct Expenses $700,000 36.8% Gross Margin $1,200,000 63.2% Owners Salary Vehicle Expenses Advertising Amortization Bad Debt Collection Expense Depreciation Donations Dues and Subscriptions Hiring/Recruiting Insurance — General Liability Insurance — Workers’ Comp Insurance — Other Indirect Job Expenses Office Wages and Taxes Payroll Taxes — Office Meals/Meetings Miscellaneous Expenses Office Supplies Postage/Shipping Retirement — Office Repairs/Maintenance Rent Communications Telephone — Office Training/Education Travel/Conventions Credit Card Fees Holiday Expense Total Operating Expenses $100,000 $133,000 $209,000 $4,750 $28,500 $1,900 $950 $19,000 $28,500 $9,500 $19,000 $28,500 $3,800 $19,000 $323,000 $38,000 $3,800 $1,900 $1,900 $1,900 $14,250 $4,750 $34,200 $3,800 $5,700 $14,250 $13,300 $19,000 $1,900 $1,049,050 5% 7% 11% 0.3% 1.5% 0.1% 0.1% 1% 1.5% 0.5% 1% 1.5% 0.2% 1% 19% 2% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.8% 0.3% 1.8% 0.2% 0.3% 0.8% 0.7% 1% 0.1% 55.2% Operating Profit/Loss $150,950 7.9% Outside Services – Accounting Outside Services – Legal Interest Income/Expense $3,800 $1,900 ($2,090) 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% Total Other $3,610 0.2% Net Profit/Loss $147,340 7.8% Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 other words, as sales increase or decrease, these expenses should naturally increase and decrease. If you do not see direct labor decrease as sales decrease, you have huge saving opportunities. Start here. Of the Big Five, these are the most important expense items to monitor. Your profitability is in serious jeopardy with any significant increase in percent of sales here. Conversely, any decrease in these percentages will greatly improve profitability. You should be able to recite on demand these two percentages (both your actual and your budget or goal percentage for these expense categories). They are that important. • For advertising, vehicle expenses and office wages, focus on the dollar amount for the current month and compare to prior year for the same month and prior month. Your goal should be to hold these expenses flat or even reduce them. At the same time, focus on growing revenue, which will result in declining percent of sales for these items. An important point to remember is that, if your sales are declining, these expense items better be declining faster than sales as a percentage or you are virtually guaranteed to be losing money. If you know your sales are going to be off, get these items in line — now. Next year will no doubt be a challenging year. It will be more important than ever to learn to manage your business by the numbers. Keep it simple; get a firm handle on your Big Five expenses. Commit to memory your average monthly spend in dollars and percentage of sales for these important expense categories. Develop action plans around containing or reducing these items. You will be controlling at least 70 percent of your expenses and will go a long way to thriving in a challenging business environment. If you would like some help with developing action plans to get these expenses in line, give me a call. 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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®—Benjamin Franklin Franchising, LLC Benjamin Franklin The Punctual Plumber®— Benjamin Franklin Franchising, LLC Bermuda—Crown Boiler Co. Bestop™—B&K/Mueller Industries BidWinner®—Accubid Systems Big John®—Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric BIG-FLO®—Red Jacket Water Products BILTMORE—Powers Bimini—Crown Boiler Co. BK Faucets®—B&K/Mueller Industries B l a c k Sw a n M f g . C o. ® — B l a c k Sw a n Manufacturing Co. Blancodiamond—Blanco America Inc. Blastout®—S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. BlazeMaster®—IPEX Blue Angel Pumps—Blue Angel Pumps Blue Magic—J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co. BlueSeal®—Waterless Co. LLC Bobcat®—Bobcat Co. BOILERMATE®—AMTROL Inc. Bradford White®—Bradford White Corp. Bradpack®—Bradley Corp. Brandywood ™—Danze Inc. Brianne™—Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Briggs®—Briggs Plumbing Products Inc. Brilliance®—Alsons Corp. Brilliant Abrasives—Qescorp, Inc. BRV®—Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. (AMTC) Bryan Flexible Tube Boilers—Bryan Boilers Bull Seal—TVM Building Products Bullseye®—Fluidmaster Inc. Burlington Brass™—Cesco Brass Ltd. BUTTERBALL®—Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. Cable Sentry—EGS/EasyHeat Cabo—Crown Boiler Co. Cache®—NEOPERL, Inc. CADDY®—ERICO CADDY® EZ RISER—ERICO CADDY® PYRAMID—ERICO CADDY® SLOT LOCK—ERICO CADDY® SPEED LINK—ERICO CADDY® SUPERFIX—ERICO CADDY® SUPERKLIP—ERICO Caleffi—Caleffi North America, Inc. Calliston™—B&K/Mueller Industries Canplas—Canplas, LLC. Care®—NEOPERL, Inc. Care-Ware®—Whitehall Manufacturing Caregiver™—E.L. Mustee & Sons Careguard®—NEOPERL, Inc. Cascade®—NEOPERL, Inc. CasPak®—Leonard Valve Co. Catawissa(r)—Anvil International CEM-TROL™—Cemline Corp. Central Water Heater—Diversified Heat Transfer Inc. Centrol—Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Century®—Heat Controller Inc. CESCO BRASS™—Cesco Brass Ltd. Challenger®—Flexcon Industries ChangeOrder™—Accubid Systems Char®—Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry®—Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. Charlotte Pipe®—Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. Charlotte Plastics®—Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. Charlotte®—Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. Chaser®—UEMSI Chemetron®—Allied Healthcare Products Inc. Chemtrol™—NIBCO, Inc. Chloraloy(r)—Noble Company Chlorazone 61—Lavelle Industries, Inc. Chlorazone®—Lavelle Industries, Inc. Choice Flo—Moen, Inc. Chromalux®—NEOPERL, Inc. Church Seats—Bemis/Church/Olsonite Circuit Sensor—ITT Corp. Circuit Sensor®—Bell & Gossett Circuit Setter—ITT Corp. Circuit Setter®—Bell & Gossett Cirtangular fixtures ®—Danze Inc. Clarke—Clarke Fire Protection Products Inc. Clean Check®—RectorSeal TRADE NAME LISTINGS Clean Cut™ Cutters—Reed Manufacturing Co. Cleveland Faucet Group—Moen, Inc. Climate Panels®—Viega CLOBBER®—Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Code Red Stack Fitting—ProSet Systems, Inc. Combi-Flex®—Viega Combi2 Series®—Bradford White Corp. Comboair®—Danfoss Flomatic Valves Comby®—Acorn Engineering Co. Comfort-Aire®—Heat Controller Inc. Como ®—Danze Inc. Compactorque®—Apollo Valves Compliance +™—Bryan Boilers ConstructJob™—Accubid Systems Contain-It™—GF Piping Systems Contempo®—Houzer Inc. Continental(R)—Sloan Valve Co. Continuum®—Rinnai Corp. Control-a-flo—Chicago Faucet Co. C o n v e r t i b l e B a l l Va l v e ® — M c G u i r e Manufacturing Co. Cool Gel®—LA-CO Industries, Inc. COOL-FIT®—GF Piping Systems Cooplet(r) Weld Outlets & Adapter Nipples— Smith-Cooper Intl. COOPLOK(tm) Grooved—Smith-Cooper Intl. Copper Service Saddles—B&S Products Co. Copper-Fin II®—Lochinvar Corp. Copper-Mate—Canfield Technologies, Inc. Copper-Pak—Lochinvar Corp. Corella™—Highland Tank Corsair ™—Danze Inc. Corzan®—Corzan Piping Systems Corzan®—IPEX Cover-Up™—Diversified Plastics Industries LLC Crane—American Standard CREATHERM®—CREATHERM, LLC. Crescent™—Bradley Corp. Crown(R)—Sloan Valve Co. Crystal Clear®—Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. 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Dolphin(TM)—Sloan Valve Co. Domestic—ITT Corp. Domestic®—Bell & Gossett Dominator—RBI Dominator®—Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric Domoteck™—DK Heating Systems Double Bubbler®—Halsey Taylor Drain Pump™—Zoeller Co. Drainosaur®—Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric Drop-Kick™—Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. DryAbove™—HeatLink Group, Inc. DryBelow™—HeatLink Group, Inc. D r y e r- E l l ® — D r y e r b ox b y I n - O - Va t e Technologies, Inc. D r y e r b ox ® — D r y e r b ox b y I n - O - Va t e Technologies, Inc. Drytrol II—Electro-Matic Products Co. DS®—Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. DSI®—Global Flow Technologies DUAL-FLOW TRAP PRIMER—Precision Plumbing Products Dualflush®—Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. (AMTC) DUCK BUTTER®—Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Duo-Rad®—Burnham Hydronics Duocon®—Advance Products & Systems DURA-INK®—LA-CO Industries, Inc. Durabase®—E.L. Mustee & Sons D u r a c r a f t P L A S T I C S ® — T h e Ke e n e y Manufacturing Co. Duraflo®—Canplas, LLC. DURAN Borosilicate Glass Tubing—Schott North America Durapan®—E.L. Mustee & Sons Duraplus™—IPEX DuraSpout—Genova Products Inc. Durastall®—E.L. Mustee & Sons Duratec® Airline—IPEX Duratrol®—Leonard Valve Co. Duratub®—E.L. Mustee & Sons Durawall®—E.L. Mustee & Sons DVM—Quietside Dynatech-Diamonds At Work—Dynatech E-Z Access®—Diversified Plastics Industries LLC E-Z Headers—Raven Products Co. Inc. E-Z Prime Jet Pump—Red Jacket Water Products E-Zee Flow® Heat Exchangers—Diversified Heat Transfer Inc. Earth™ Massage showerheads—Niagara Conservation Earth™ Massage showerheads with Soap & Soak™—Niagara Conservation Easy Riser—Talcott Mountain Engineering Inc. Easy-Fit®—Weil-McLain EasyFit®—HeatLink Group, Inc. EasyFloor System™—Floor Heat Company EasyPanel—Floor Heat Company ECARO-25 Clean Agent Suppression System— Fike Eclipse R.O.—Water-Right, Inc. Eclipse®—Activant Eco-Logic®—Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. Ecoflex® Pre-insulated Pipe System—Uponor EcoKit™ (water, electric, and gas efficiency kits)—Niagara Conservation EcoLogic™ 1.28 GPF HET Flapperless toilet— Niagara Conservation ECOS(TM)—Sloan Valve Co. EcoTrap®—Waterless Co. LLC EcoVantage(TM)—Zurn Industries, LLC eDataFlex® Catalog Connect—Trade Service eDataFlex® Pricing Service—Trade Service EF Series Commercial®—Bradford White Corp. Efficiency+®—Lochinvar Corp. Elbolet®—Bonney Forge Corp. Electro Plus®—GF Piping Systems Eliminator®—Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric Elite®—Houzer Inc. Eljer—American Standard Endura II®—Halsey Taylor Endura®—Canplas, LLC. Endurance®—Laars Heating Systems Co. ENDURO® Stainless Steel Tanks—Red Jacket Water Products ENDURO® Submersible Pump—Red Jacket Water Products Energysaver®—Rinnai Corp. Enfield®—IPEX Enpure™—IPEX Ensemble® Baths and Whirlpools—Sterling - a Kohler Co. ENVIRO-CHECK®—Danfoss Flomatic Valves Enviro-Flo—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. Enviro-Flo®—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. E nv i r o n m e n t a l i s t “ 2 0 0 0 ” ® — S u p e r i o r Manufacturing Division, Magnatech Corp. Environmentalist/Zero Bleed“2000”®—Superior Manufacturing Division, Magnatech Corp. EnviroStream™—IPEX Epicure®—Houzer Inc. ePIPE®—ACE DuraFlo Systems, LLC Equator®—Rinnai Corp. ERGOMAX®—Group Thermo, Inc. ERICO®—ERICO Eternal®—Grand Hall USA Inc. ETI®—Environmental Technology, Inc. Everhot®—Bradford White Corp. Everlast® Electric Water Heaters—Heat Transfer Products, Inc. EVERLOC®—REHAU Inc. EverPrime®—Waterless Co. LLC Evolution Series™ Disposers—In-Sink-Erator Evolve Series—Water-Right, Inc. Explorer®—UEMSI Express®—Bradley Corp. EXTROL®—AMTROL Inc. E Z - C o n n e c t Ad a p t e r ™ — B & K / Mu e l l e r Industries F1 FR HSW QREC-9/CCP—The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. Fairbanks-Morse®—Aurora Pump Co. Fairmont ™—Danze Inc. Falcon Stainless, Inc.—Falcon Stainless, Inc. FasNFlex—ProTech Systems Inc. www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 51 TRADE NAME LISTINGS FasNSeal® AL29-4C Direct Vent for Category II, III, & IV—ProTech Systems Inc. FasNSeal® W2 for commercial Application— ProTech Systems Inc. FasNSmooth—ProTech Systems Inc. FastDUCT®—FastEST Inc. FastMate™ Fittings—Parker Hannifin Corp. FastPIPE®—FastEST Inc. Fiat—American Standard Fike—Fike Finesse® Doors with EZ Install feature—Sterling - a Kohler Co. Finish Line®—Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Fire Guard Washer Box—ProSet Systems, Inc. FIRE-X-TROL—AMTROL Inc. Firecycle®—Viking Group, Inc. FireFighter(r)—Noble Company Firestop Penetrators—ProSet Systems, Inc. Firewater™—Bryan Boilers Fit-Rite™—Plastic Trends Inc. Fits-All®—Fluidmaster Inc. FlatPlate—GEA PHE Systems NA, Inc. Flex-Flush®—Metcraft Industries, Inc. Flex-Gear®—IDEAL, A Tomkins Co. Flex-Heat® Modular Boiler System—Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC Flex-Lite—Flexcon Industries FlexHead Clean-Room Ceiling Sprinkler Connection—FlexHead Industries Inc. FlexHead Commercial Ceiling Sprinkler Connection—FlexHead Industries Inc. FlexHead Duct Sprinkler Connection— FlexHead Industries Inc. FlexHead Institutional Sprinkler Connection— FlexHead Industries Inc. Flexicore®—General Pipe Cleaners Flo-Thru(TM)—Zurn Industries, LLC Flomac PVC Compact Ball Valves—Cepex USA, Inc. Flood Gate®—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. FloodSafe®—Watts Floorlevel—Hydrotherm Floorstat®—Environmental Technology, Inc. FloSafe—Canfield Technologies, Inc. Flow Mate—Zoeller Co. Flow Thru—Flexcon Industries FlowGuard Bendable®—FlowGuard Gold pipe & fittings FlowGuard Gold®—FlowGuard Gold pipe & fittings Fluidmaster®—Fluidmaster Inc. Flush ‘N Sparkle®—Fluidmaster Inc. Flushboy®—Coyne & Delany Co. Flushmate®—Flushmate Forceline®—Patterson Pump Co. Freedom CM™—Burnham Hydronics Freedom®—Viking Group, Inc. Freeport—Crown Boiler Co. Freeze Free—EGS/EasyHeat Freeze-Fighter—J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co. Frequency™—Bradley Corp. Froet Drain®—Froet Industries, LLC Frostex®—Tyco Thermal Controls Fuseal 25/50™—GF Piping Systems Fuseal Squared®—GF Piping Systems Fuseal®—GF Piping Systems Futera III, Dominator—RBI 52 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 FWT®—Environmental Technology, Inc. G2 Optima Plus®—Sloan Valve Co. Gal-Vo-Plast®—Advance Products & Systems Galaxy®—Stiebel Eltron, Inc. Galileo—Chicago Faucet Co. Gastite—Gastite Div./Titeflex Corp. Gastite®—Titeflex Corp. GEA WTT—GEA PHE Systems NA, Inc. Gel Rod™ Push Cable—Ratech Electronics Ltd. Gem—Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products GEM-2®—Sloan Valve Co. Gem-Caps—Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Gen-Ear®—General Pipe Cleaners Gen-Eye®—General Pipe Cleaners GeoMax2®—Heat Controller Inc. Gimmie the Green Stuff—Jomar International Gimmie the White Stuff—Jomar International Glacier Freeze®—Whitehall Manufacturing Glo-Ray®—Rinnai Corp. GOLD Plus—Weil-McLain Gold Ring™—Parker Fluid Control Division Golden Grip®—RectorSeal GoldenEagle®—Watts GOSSWELD®—Goss Inc. GPT®—Environmental Technology, Inc. Grand Hall®—Grand Hall USA Inc. Grease+Gard—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. GreaseStopper®—Highland Tank Greenless® Paste Flux—S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Grinnell—Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Grip Tip™—Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Grip-It—Klein Tools GripNGo—Homewerks Worldwide, LLC GRIZZLY Submersible Pump—Red Jacket Water Products Grundfos Boosterpaq®—Grundfos Pumps Corp. Grundfos BRUTE II®—Grundfos Pumps Corp. Grundfos E-Paq®—Grundfos Pumps Corp. Grundfos Redi-Flo2®—Grundfos Pumps Corp. Grundfos SuperBrute—Grundfos Pumps Corp. Grundfos®—Grundfos Pumps Corp. Gruvlok®—Anvil International GSW™—GSW Water Heating Co. GuardDog®—McDonnell & Miller Guardian®—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. Guardian™—IPEX Guildmark Collection—Sloan Valve Co. Gulf-O-Flex—Rubber World Industries, LLC Gyp-Crete®—Maxxon Corp. H.E.A.T.®—Weil-McLain H2Pro Hydronic, Thermal, & Well Tanks— Flexcon Industries Hackney Performers AC/1000—Hackney/ Divison SVC Hackney Performers P/2000—Hackney/Divison SVC Halcyon®—Fujitsu General America Hammerwerks®—Houzer Inc. Hangs Tuff™ Pipe & Tube Hangers—Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Hansgrohe—Hansgrohe Inc. Hanson—Irwin Industrial Tools Har msco Hur r icane Filters—Har msco Consumer Products Harmsco Waterbetter Filters—Harmsco Consumer Products Harmsco® Hurricane® swing bolt series— Harmsco Consumer Products Harry’s Hot Tapper—B&S Products Co. Haws—Haws Corp. Hayward—Hayward Flow Control Systems HC Series—Water-Right, Inc. HEALTHMINDER(TM)—Sloan Valve Co. HEAT-TROL-ELITE SERIES—Heat-Timer Corp. Heatfab—Selkirk Corp. Heatguard®—Cash Acme Heating Edge®—Smith’s Environmental Products HeatLink®—HeatLink Group, Inc. H e a t p a c k B o o s t e r C o i l s ® — S m i t h’s Environmental Products HeatSeal®—HeatLink Group, Inc. Heatweave® electric floor warming—Watts Radiant Helo®—Amerec Steam & Helo Sauna HERCULES for HANDS—Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Hi Delta®—Raypak Inc. Hico Group—Hico Group High Performance Series®—Bradford White Corp. Hinged Cutter™—Reed Manufacturing Co. Holdrite Stout Bracket®—Hubbard Enterprises/ HOLDRITE H O L D R I T E ® — Hu b b a r d E n t e r p r i s e s / HOLDRITE Hole Master® hole cutting base—Reed Manufacturing Co. Homestead®—Houzer Inc. Homewerks—Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Honeycomb®—NEOPERL, Inc. Hot-Tap-A-Well—B&S Products Co. HotStop, Accord Ventilation Products— American Valve HSC®—Environmental Technology, Inc. Hubsett™—RectorSeal Hug-Tite®—Freedom Plastics Inc. Hugger Hanger—DecoShield Systems Inc. HVACR PRICE GUIDE®—Trade Service HWR-HWR-Q—Heat-Timer Corp. Hy-Gear®—IDEAL, A Tomkins Co. Hybridflo™—Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. (AMTC) Hybr idflush™—Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. (AMTC) Hydapipe®—Symmons Industries Inc. Hydro-Fin—Hydrotherm Hydro-Flush™—Coyne & Delany Co. HydroClean—MJSI Inc. HydroControl® mechanical packages—Watts Radiant HydroFix—MJSI Inc. HydroForce—MJSI Inc. HYDROGUARD—Powers HYDROGUARD T/P—Powers HydroLink™—Caleffi North America, Inc. Hydrolock—Moen, Inc. Hydromatic®—Aurora Pump Co. HydroNex control panels—Watts Radiant HYDROPANEL II—Powers Hytronic®—Chicago Faucet Co. TRADE NAME LISTINGS i-Link—Azel Technologies, Inc. IAPMO R&T—The IAPMO Group IAPMO R&T Lab—The IAPMO Group IDEAL®—IDEAL, A Tomkins Co. IDEAL® No-Hub Couplings—IDEAL, A Tomkins Co. Immersion Rainshower Technology—Moen, Inc. Impression Plus Series—Water-Right, Inc. Impression Series—Water-Right, Inc. Impulse™—Coyne & Delany Co. In-Sink-Erator HOT Water Dispensers—InSink-Erator In2ition™—Alsons Corporation Independance Line—Clarion Bathware Independence®—Burnham Hydronics Infinite™—Coyne & Delany Co. Infinity®—Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. Infloor® Heating Systems—Infloor Heating Systems Innerlynx®—Advance Products & Systems InnoFlex—BrassCraft Innovator®—Watco Manufacturing Co. Inspect-a-lift®—Advance Products & Systems Inspector PC™—Ratech Electronics Ltd. Insul-Tarp®—Insulation Solutions Inc. IN SU L-TECT PRO DU C TS — In su l - Tect Products Insul-Tray®—Insulation Solutions Inc. Insul8—Rovanco Piping Systems Insul800—Rovanco Piping Systems Insulation Solutions®—Insulation Solutions Inc. INSULPEX®—REHAU Inc. Integrity—Rinnai Corp. Intelli-Flush®—Flushmate IntelliCap™—Plastic Trends Inc. IntelliDISC™—Plastic Trends Inc. IntelliFlow®—Watts IR Plus®—GF Piping Systems iRadiant®—Caleffi North America, Inc. Irwin Industrial Tools—Irwin Industrial Tools IS Series—Water-Right, Inc. Isolator® E-X-P—Webstone Co., Inc. Isolator® E-X-P E2—Webstone Co., Inc. Isolator® E-X-P E3—Webstone Co., Inc. IVAR NA LTD—IVAR North Amercia Ltd. Jado—American Standard JB Smith—Anvil International Jeeves Heated Towel Rails—AMBA Towel Warmers Jenasys®—Mincron Software Systems JET FRESH™—Americh Corp. Jet Set®—General Pipe Cleaners Jet-Rite®—Flexcon Industries JG Speedfit—John Guest USA Inc. JoFlo—Jomar International John Wood®—GSW Water Heating Co. Johni-Bolt®—Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. JoPress—Jomar International Journeyman—Klein Tools Just-Right(R)—NIBCO, Inc. Kalahari®—Waterless Co. LLC KC1000 Boiler—AERCO International Inc. KC1000 Water Heater—AERCO International Inc. KIMAX Glass Piping—Schott North America Kleerband®—Advance Products & Systems Klein Kleaners—Klein Tools Klein Tools—Klein Tools Klein Tradesman Club—Klein Tools Klein-Kurve—Klein Tools Klo-Shure®—Klo-Shure Co. KN Series Boilers—Hydrotherm Knight Heating Boiler®—Lochinvar Corp. Knight XL—Lochinvar Corp. Knockdown Boilers™—Bryan Boilers KOCH KNIGHT-WARE—Schott North America KORKY EasySort® Faucet Washers—Lavelle Industries, Inc. KORKY®—Lavelle Industries, Inc. KORKY® FLAPPER—Lavelle Industries, Inc. KORKY® Plunger—Lavelle Industries, Inc. KORKY® PLUS FLAPPER—Lavelle Industries, Inc. KORKY® Quietfill®—Lavelle Industries, Inc. Kozy Kollar Mfg.—Kozy Kollar Manufacturing Inc. KWC Domo—KWC Faucets Inc. KWC Gastro—KWC Faucets Inc. KWC Konos—KWC Faucets Inc. KWC Orcino—KWC Faucets Inc. KWC Primo—KWC Faucets Inc. KWC Purejet—KWC Faucets Inc. KWC Stream Master Trio—KWC Faucets Inc. KWC Suprimo—KWC Faucets Inc. KwikSnap—Wheeler Manufacturing KwikStop®—Watts Laars Heating Systems®—Bradford White Corp. Lab-Flo™ (laboratory fittings)—T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. Labor Saver—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. LaBour Pump—Peerless Pump Co. LaBour/Taber—Peerless Pump Co. Latrolet®—Bonney Forge Corp. Layne & Bowler®—Aurora Pump Co. LC Series—Water-Right, Inc. LCD®—Environmental Technology, Inc. Leak Pro Equipment & Training—Leak Pro LLC Leak Sentry®—Fluidmaster Inc. Legend Valve & Fitting, Inc.—Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Level-Right® WearTop—Maxxon Corp. Liberty Faucets®—Banner Faucets LIBERTY PUMPS®—Liberty Pumps Inc. Lindy Coil—Diversified Heat Transfer Inc. L i n t A l e r t ® — D r y e r b ox b y I n - O - Va t e Technologies, Inc. Logan Square®—Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Lowe Engineering GRU®—Highland Tank LowPro®—Liberty Pumps Inc. Lox-on®—IDEAL, A Tomkins Co. Lustre-Lav®—Benjamin Manufacturing Co. M-N—Matco-Norca Inc. M-Pact®—Moen, Inc. MacClean®—CUNO Inc., a 3M Company Macon Balancing®—Tunstall Corp. Macon®—Tunstall Corp. Magic Vent™—RectorSeal Mapa Products Heavy Duty Supports™— MAPA Products Mapa Products Industrial Control Station™— MAPA Products Mapa Products Master Base™—MAPA Products Mapa Products Rooftop Pedestals™—MAPA Products Mapa Products Standard Duty Supports™— MAPA Products Mapa Products Trade Series Supports™— MAPA Products Mapa Products Wind and Seismic Restraining Systems™—MAPA Products Marathon—Chicago Faucet Co. Marathon—Irwin Industrial Tools Marine Wraps®—SignZoo Markal®—LA-CO Industries, Inc. Mascot®—Laars Heating Systems Co. MasterGuard®—Cash Acme Matco-Norca, Inc.—Matco-Norca Inc. Maui—Crown Boiler Co. Maxiair®—Danfoss Flomatic Valves Maxwell®—Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Medallion®—Houzer Inc. Mega-Stor—Crown Boiler Co. Megachar—Aquathin Business Centre MEGALOC—Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Megatron®—Leonard Valve Co. Megatron®—Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. Melrose ™—Danze Inc. Merit—Anvil International Metacaulk®—RectorSeal Metalbestos—Selkirk Corp. Metermix—Chicago Faucet Co. MeterOne—Powers Metro-Rooter®—General Pipe Cleaners Micro-Gear®—IDEAL, A Tomkins Co. microEXPLORER™—RIDGID Microfast®—Viking Group, Inc. MicroFlex—ComfortPro Systems, LLC Microfoil-Radiant Barrier Insulation—NOFP Inc. Micromatic®—Viking Group, Inc. Micromist Suppression System®—Fike MicroPlumb(R)—Sloan Valve Co. Microtech®—Viking Group, Inc. Midland Metal Manufacturing Company— Midland Metal Manufacturing Co. MIFAB—MIFAB Mighty Mate™—Zoeller Co. Mighty Stack®—Laars Heating Systems Co. Mighty Therm®—Laars Heating Systems Co. Mighty-Pure®—Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. Milvaco®—Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. Mincron Software Systems®—Mincron Software Systems Mini Rester™ Water Hammer Arrester—Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Mini®—Stiebel Eltron, Inc. Mini-Ball™ Valves—Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. Mini-Combo®—Laars Heating Systems Co. Mini-E®—ACE DuraFlo Systems, LLC MINI-PRIME—Precision Plumbing Products Mini-Therm®—Laars Heating Systems Co. Minipure®—Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. Minuteman®—Burnham Hydronics Mirage—Viking Group, Inc. MJSI, Inc.—MJSI Inc. MK Morse—Qescorp, Inc. Mod-Con—Heat Transfer Products, Inc. MODERN TRADE NET GUIDE®—Trade Service Modulex Boiler—AERCO International Inc. Moen—Moen, Inc. Moentrol®/Posi-Temp®/Exact Temp®—Moen, Inc. www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 53 TRADE NAME LISTINGS Mop-Up-Pump®—BJM Pumps MPC-MPC-Q—Heat-Timer Corp. Mr PEX—Safelink System Inc. MSS Business Intelligence and Analytics— Mincron Software Systems MSS Hardgoods Distribution®—Mincron Software Systems MSS Light Manufacturing/Make to Order/Work Orders—Mincron Software Systems MSS Warehouse Manager—Mincron Software Systems Mueller T-offs—Anvil International Mueller UL/FM Valves—Anvil International Mueller®—Mueller Industries, Inc. MULTI-MOD—Heat-Timer Corp. Munchkin® Boilers—Heat Transfer Products, Inc. Munchpak—Precision Hydronic Products MUNICIPEX®—REHAU Inc. MVB®—Raypak Inc. MVG MOLDED PRODUCTS—Insul-Tect Products MVP®—Chicago Faucet Co. Naval(R)—Sloan Valve Co. NaviTrack™—RIDGID NEOPERL®—NEOPERL, Inc. Neostrahl™—NEOPERL, Inc. Niagara Flapperless™ toilets—Niagara Conservation NIBCO Basic Radiant(R)—NIBCO, Inc. NIBCO(R) DURA-PEX(R)—NIBCO, Inc. NIBCO® Press System™—NIBCO, Inc. NIBCO™—NIBCO, Inc. Nipolet®—Bonney Forge Corp. NO-BURST®—Fluidmaster Inc. No-Flush®—Waterless Co. LLC No-Freez, Do-All—Utility Manufacturing Co. No-Sieze—J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co. No. 5®—RectorSeal Noble Niches & Curbs—Noble Company Noble Shower Benches—Noble Company Noburst(r)—Noble Company NoKorode®—RectorSeal NVent—NVent LLC Oetiker—Oetiker, Inc. Olet®—Bonney Forge Corp. Olsonite Seat Company—Bemis/Church/ Olsonite OMNIPANEL - Hydronic or Electric Towel Warmers®—Runtal North America, Inc. Omnivore®—Liberty Pumps Inc. OneFlow™—Watts Onix® radiant tubing—Watts Radiant Optima Plus®/Optima®—Sloan Valve Co. Opulence ™—Danze Inc. OREGON #1®—Precision Plumbing Products Orrington fixtures ®—Danze Inc. Oventrop Corporation—Oventrop Corp. OVL II®—Halsey Taylor Ox Box®—Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Oxequip®—Allied Healthcare Products Inc. Oxy-tite®—LA-CO Industries, Inc. Paintstik®—LA-CO Industries, Inc. PALOMA—Paloma Industries Inc. Para Therapy®—Whitehall Manufacturing Parflex® Flexible Gas Piping System—Parker Hannifin Corp. Parma ®—Danze Inc. 54 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Partner®—Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC Patriot80®—Heat Controller Inc. Patterson-Kelley—Patterson-Kelley Pavilion Board—Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC Pavilion IAQ—Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC PBV—Global Flow Technologies PCA®—NEOPERL, Inc. Peerless Cast Iron Boilers®—Peerless Boilers/ PB Heat, LLC Peerless Pump—Peerless Pump Co. Peerless®—Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC PeeWee™—Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Penalware®—Acorn Engineering Co. Pennant®—Laars Heating Systems Co. Pentair Pump Group—Aurora Pump Co. PERFECT FIT™ DWV—Plastic Trends Inc. Perfecta Pump®—BJM Pumps Performa—Zurn PEX Performa—Zurn Performa® Baths—Sterling - a Kohler Co. Perlator®—NEOPERL, Inc. Perma-Gard®—Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. PermaLynx—NVent LLC Permoseal®—Canplas, LLC. Pexrite®—Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE PH Jr.™—Ratech Electronics Ltd. PHCC Pro Series Pumps—Glentronics Inc. PHIK™ Neutralization systems—Green Turtle Americas Ltd. Phoenix Water Heaters—Heat Transfer Products, Inc. Photomaster®—Leonard Valve Co. Pinnacle™—Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC Pinnapak—Precision Hydronic Products PipeMaster—Wheeler Manufacturing Pipetite®—LA-CO Industries, Inc. Planning Power Two-Day Consulting Visit— Appleseed Business, Inc. Plasti Putti®—S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Platinum 90—Aquathin Business Centre Plenumline™—IPEX PLUMB PAK®—The Keeney Manufacturing Co. PlumbBetter®—IPEX Plumber’s Elite™—Ratech Electronics Ltd. Plumber’s Mate™—Ratech Electronics Ltd. PLUMBERS PRICING MANUAL®—Trade Service Plymouth ™—Danze Inc. Pocket Bid™—Accubid Systems PolarGuard—EGS/EasyHeat Poly Flange®Wax Gasket—S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Poly Trap®—Ashland Trap Distribution Co. Poly-Connect™—Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Porcher—American Standard Pow’r-Gear®—IDEAL, A Tomkins Co. Power-Fin®—Lochinvar Corp. PowerBid®—Accubid Systems PowerStation—Powers PPA—Precision Plumbing Products PPro-Seal™—GF Piping Systems Pre-Pac®—Patterson Pump Co. Predator Advantage®—UEMSI Premier VS®—Superior Radiant Products, Ltd. Premiere®—Houzer Inc. Premiere-Duct Wrap Insulation—NOFP Inc. PrePaK—The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. Pres-Flo Bath Wastes®—Watco Manufacturing Co. Pressure Limiting Driver (PLD)—Clarke Fire Protection Products Inc. Prestopak—Precision Hydronic Products PricePoint Enterprise—Cloversoft PricePoint®—Cloversoft Prier—Prier Products, Inc. PRIME-RITE®—Precision Plumbing Products PRIME-TIME—Precision Plumbing Products Private Label Ball Valve Program—Boston Metal Products, Ltd. Private Labels—Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Pro Bolt®—S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Pro Flux®—S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Pro Lube®—S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. PRO POXY 20—Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Pro Solder®—S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. PRO-BALANCE® Manifold with Gauges— REHAU Inc. Pro-Connect Push—Webstone Co., Inc. Pro-Connect Universal—Webstone Co., Inc. PRO-FLAME®—Goss Inc. Pro-Max®—Patterson Pump Co. Pro-Modular Hydronic Component—Precision Hydronic Products PRO-PAL®—Webstone Co., Inc. Pro-Slope®—Noble Company Pro370®—Liberty Pumps Inc. Pro380®—Liberty Pumps Inc. ProCam®—UEMSI Proceptor™ oil, grease & solids separator— Green Turtle Americas Ltd. ProChannel—Homewerks Worldwide, LLC ProCoat—BrassCraft PRODRAIN®—McGuire Manufacturing Co. Profile Fan Convectors—Smith’s Environmental Products PROGEF®—GF Piping Systems Proinert—Fike ProLine®—B&K/Mueller Industries ProPEX® Connection System—Uponor Prophet 21®—Activant ProVent Systems—ProSet Systems, Inc. Prowler®—UEMSI ProWrap®—McGuire Manufacturing Co. Pul-A-Pump—Pul-A-Pump PumpGuard Plus®—Metropolitan Industries, Inc. PumpGuard®—Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Pure Fire™—Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC Pure-Blue®—Freedom Plastics Inc. PureLink®—HeatLink Group, Inc. Pursuing Excellence®—Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. PUSH ‘N GO(R)—NIBCO, Inc. Push-Fittings™—Cash Acme Push-N-Seal—Jomar International Push-Pull Bath Waste®—Watco Manufacturing Co. Push-Tite™—Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Pyrotenax®—Tyco Thermal Controls Qick Sert—Zurn PEX Qick Sert CR—Zurn PEX Qick/Sert I™—Zurn QickClamp—Zurn PEX QickPort—Zurn PEX QickPort™—Zurn QickSertCR™—Zurn TRADE NAME LISTINGS QickZone—Zurn PEX QickZone™—Zurn Quadra-Fount®—Bradley Corp. Quadrant Valves & Actuators—Global Flow Technologies Qualit y First CSST Cutters®—Reed Manufacturing Co. Quarter Master™—B&K/Mueller Industries Quaturn®—Chicago Faucet Co. Quell—Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Quick Adjust Trip Lever Bath Wastes®—Watco Manufacturing Co. Quick Grip—Irwin Industrial Tools Quick Release™ (tubing cutter)—Reed Manufacturing Co. Quick-Grip™ Valves—Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. QuickNet®—Tyco Thermal Controls Q u i c k s t r a p ® — Hu b b a r d E n t e r p r i s e s / HOLDRITE Quiet House® Plumbing System—Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. Quiet-One Kickspace Heaters®—Smith’s Environmental Products QuietAir—ComfortPro Systems, LLC Quietside—Quietside Quik-Disconnect™—Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Quik-DOT™—Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Quik-Push™—Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Quip®—Insulation Solutions Inc. Qwik Jon®—Zoeller Co. R Series—Parker Fluid Control Division Radiant Panel®—Insulation Solutions Inc. Radiant PEX-AL tubing—Watts Radiant Radiant Sidetrack—Hydronic Alternatives Radiant Works software®—Watts Radiant R a d i a n t Pa n e l B a s e b o a rd — Hyd ron i c Alternatives Raingo—Genova Products Inc. RanteArrow®—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. Rapid Response—Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products RAUPEX®—REHAU Inc. Raven 1/4 turn boiler drain 45 degreee angle— Raven Products Co. Inc. Raven Faucets & Tubspouts—Raven Products Co. Inc. Raven Sillcocks and Boiler Drains—Raven Products Co. Inc. Raytherm®—Raypak Inc. RBI FUTERA II—RBI RBI SERIES 8800—RBI RBI SERIES 8900—RBI Rebel Crawler™—Ratech Electronics Ltd. Regaline Sinks—Advance Tabco Remediator®—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. RemoTEST™—AGF Manufacturing Inc. Reo-Pure™—Great Lakes International Inc. Repla K—Genova Products Inc. Residential®—Chicago Faucet Co. Revolution®—Burnham Hydronics Rheos®—Laars Heating Systems Co. Rheos+®—Laars Heating Systems Co. Rhinoflex—Rovanco Piping Systems RIDGID®—RIDGID Right-Check Valves—The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. Rockford Separators—Rockford Separators Inc. Rockton® Toilet—Sterling - a Kohler Co. Roof Sentry—EGS/EasyHeat Root 66®—General Pipe Cleaners Rooter-Man®—Rooter-Man Rotary™ Cutter and Low Clearance Rotary™ Cutter—Reed Manufacturing Co. Round It® (straightener/rerounder for tubing)—Reed Manufacturing Co. Royal II(R)—Sloan Valve Co. Royal®—Sloan Valve Co. Rub Inc.—Rub Inc. Rugged Cut—J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co. S-NO-ICE System®—Viega Sable ™—Danze Inc. Saf-T Vent—Selkirk Corp. Safe-T-Link™ (appliance connectors)—T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. Safetemp®—Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Safety Tubs®—Safety Tubs LLC Safety+PLUS—BrassCraft Safety+PLUS Advantage—BrassCraft Safetymix®—Symmons Industries Inc. Safgard®—Hydrolevel Co. Samsung—Quietside Sani-Ceptor®—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. Sanitizer Plus Series—Water-Right, Inc. Sanitizer Series—Water-Right, Inc. Sanitron®—Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. Santa Fe—Waterless Co. LLC Saw It® Pneumatic Saw—Reed Manufacturing Co. Sayco®—Briggs Plumbing Products Inc. Scot®—Symmons Industries Inc. Scovill™—Cesco Brass Ltd. Scrub-Ware®—Whitehall Manufacturing Seckolet®—Bonney Forge Corp. SeekTech®—RIDGID SeeSnake® micro™—RIDGID SeeSnake™—RIDGID Select-Unyte—J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co. Self Seal Stack Fitting—ProSet Systems, Inc. Selkirk—Selkirk Corp. Selkirk Metalbestos—Selkirk Corp. Sensor-Flush™—Coyne & Delany Co. Sentry®—Bradley Corp. Septic-Scrub—Arcan Enterprises SEQ-12—RBI SEQ-6/12—Heat-Timer Corp. SharkBite®—Cash Acme Sheridan ™—Danze Inc. Shower Wall Nut®—Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. SHOWERMASTER®—Leonard Valve Co. SHOWEROFF®—Symmons Industries Inc. ShowerSpa®—Alsons Corp. Showerware—Acorn Engineering Co. Showhouse—Moen, Inc. SHP-Pro Control System—Fike Sil-Can—Canfield Technologies, Inc. Silent Servant®—Rinnai Corp. Silgranit—Blanco America Inc. Silver Bullet Pump®—BJM Pumps SilverEagle®—Watts Silverflo—Canfield Technologies, Inc. SimCo™ Valves—SimCo Valve Co. Inc. Sinclair Collins™—Parker Fluid Control Division Sirius ™—Danze Inc. SIZZLE®—Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Skinner™—Parker Fluid Control Division Slic-Tite®—LA-CO Industries, Inc. Slip Lock Trip Lever Bath Waste®—Watco Manufacturing Co. SloanStone(R)—Sloan Valve Co. Sludge-Be-Gone—J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co. S m a r t P l a t e Wa t e r H e a t e r — A E R C O International Inc. SMOOTH®—Sloan Valve Co. Snap-2™ Pipe Hanger—DecoShield Systems Inc. Snap-N-Loc—Jomar International Snappy John®—Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric Soft & Clean—Aquathin Business Centre Solene Solar Water Heating Systems—Solene Solar Water Heating Systems SOLIS(R)—Sloan Valve Co. SoloSet®—Cash Acme Solution™—Lochinvar Corp. Sonora ™—Danze Inc. Sonora®—Waterless Co. LLC South Sea ™—Danze Inc. Space Age®—Insulation Solutions Inc. SpaceSaver®—GSW Water Heating Co. Special Finish—BrassCraft SpecPlus®—Houzer Inc. Spectrum Series—RBI Spect r um® Const r uction Management Software—Dexter + Chaney Spectrum® Document Imaging—Dexter + Chaney Spectrum® Human Resources—Dexter + Chaney Spectrum® Mobile Service—Dexter + Chaney Spectrum® Project Management—Dexter + Chaney Speedbor—Irwin Industrial Tools Speedheat®—Spirotherm Inc. Speedi Plumb—BrassCraft Speedi Plumb PLUS—BrassCraft Speedi-Seal®—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. Speedrooter 91®—General Pipe Cleaners SPEEDZONE—Azel Technologies, Inc. SPF/Anvil(tm)—Anvil International Spirotop®—Spirotherm Inc. Spirotrap®—Spirotherm Inc. Spirotube®—Spirotherm Inc. Spirovent®—Spirotherm Inc. Spring-Flo®—NEOPERL, Inc. SprinkCAD—Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products SR Trace—EGS/EasyHeat SRP®—Superior Radiant Products, Ltd. SST®—Environmental Technology, Inc. STA PUT—Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. STA PUT ULTRA®—Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. StainlessDrains.com—StainlessDrains.com Stanco Oil-Minder® Pump System—Stancor Inc. Star—Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products StatLink®—HeatLink Group, Inc. www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 55 TRADE NAME LISTINGS Steelart—Blanco America Inc. Step Heating Element—Electro Plastics Inc. Step Marine™—Electro Plastics Inc. Step Mat—Electro Plastics Inc. Step Roof & Gutter De-icing—Electro Plastics Inc. Step Snow-Melt™—Electro Plastics Inc. Step Transformer—Electro Plastics Inc. Step Warmfloor™—Electro Plastics Inc. Stepless® Ear Clamp—Oetiker, Inc. Ster-L-Ray®—Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. Stevens Pump Company—Stevens Pump Co. STI™ GASKETED—Plastic Trends Inc. Stiebel Eltron®—Stiebel Eltron, Inc. STONESTEEL®—Cemline Corp. Strait-Line—Irwin Industrial Tools Streamline®—Mueller Industries, Inc. StreamTECH—Mueller Industries, Inc. Strong Arm®—Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. SubRay Subfloor System—Watts Radiant Summit®—Laars Heating Systems Co. Sump Boss®—Metropolitan Industries, Inc. SumpBox®—Liberty Pumps Inc. SumpJET®—Liberty Pumps Inc. Sumpro®—Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Super Shovel—J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co. Super-Vee®—General Pipe Cleaners Superflue®—GSW Water Heating Co. Superior Water Conditioners®—Superior Manufacturing Division, Magnatech Corp. SuperPro—Selkirk Corp. SuperStor® Ultra Indirect—Heat Transfer Products, Inc. SuperVent—Selkirk Corp. SURE-FIT®—Fluidmaster Inc. Sure-off Tester—The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. SureConnect—BrassCraft SureLink®—HeatLink Group, Inc. Surfashower®—Leonard Valve Co. Sweepolet®—Bonney Forge Corp. Swingette®—Acorn Engineering Co. Swivette®—Acorn Engineering Co. SYGEF®—GF Piping Systems Symmetrix®—Symmons Industries Inc. System 636®—IPEX T&C—Town & Country Plastics Inc. T-DRILL®—T-DRILL Industries, Inc. T-Rite Floor Drains—ProSet Systems, Inc. TacoNet®—Taco, Inc. Tape Stop—Klein Tools TeamWorks—Cloversoft Technologic—ITT Corp. Technologic®—Bell & Gossett TECHTANIUM™ Indirect Water Heaters— Diversified Heat Transfer Inc. Tekmar—tekmar Control Systems Ltd. Tempcontrol®—Symmons Industries Inc. TEMPERA®—Precision Plumbing Products TEMPERING VALVES—Heat-Timer Corp. Tempra®—Stiebel Eltron, Inc. Tempshield—Chicago Faucet Co. Temptrol®—Symmons Industries Inc. Terreon®—Bradley Corp. Test-N-Check®—McDonnell & Miller TESTanDRAIN™—AGF Manufacturing Inc. The Barrier-Under Concrete Radiant Floor Insulation—NOFP Inc. 56 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 The Boss—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. The Castille Collection by Banner®—Banner Faucets The Cold Front—Smith’s Environmental Products The Concealer Sprinkler®—The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. The Isolator®—Webstone Co., Inc. The Pumping World’s One Stop Shop!®— Metropolitan Industries, Inc. The Quiet Pipe®—Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute The Shark®—Zoeller Co. The Soffi-Steel(r) System—Grice Engineering, Inc. The Stacker—Smith’s Environmental Products THERM-X-TROL®—AMTROL Inc. therma-cel®—Nomaco Insulation therma-cel® Seam-Seal—Nomaco Insulation Therma-Floor®—Maxxon Corp. Therma-Trim®—Weil-McLain Thermalator®—Whitehall Manufacturing THERMALINE—Woodford Manufacturing Co. Thermasplint®—Whitehall Manufacturing TherMix® Insulation—ProTech Systems Inc. ThreadLok®—Freedom Plastics Inc. ThreadMaster—Wheeler Manufacturing Threadolet®—Bonney Forge Corp. Tiburon ™—Danze Inc. Tidal-Flush®—Metcraft Industries, Inc. Time & Material Billing—Accubid Systems Tip-Ident—Klein Tools TKI Boiler Piping Module—Precision Hydronic Products T KO ™ - C l o s e t F l a n g e s — S i o u x C h i e f Manufacturing Co. Tobago—Crown Boiler Co. TOLCO(R)—NIBCO, Inc. Tom Thumb®—NEOPERL, Inc. Toolcat®—Bobcat Co. Torpedo Crawler™—Ratech Electronics Ltd. Tosca—Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Tplus2®—RectorSeal T R A- S E R P R E M I E R P LU M B I N G & MECHANICAL®—Trade Service Tracer®—Tyco Thermal Controls Tracker II®—UEMSI TRACON®—Environmental Technology, Inc. Trap Guard—ProSet Systems, Inc. Trax®—UEMSI Tri-Fount®—Bradley Corp. Trinapak—Precision Hydronic Products Triple Dute Valves—ITT Corp. Triple Duty Valves®—Bell & Gossett Trojan Gaskets®—Advance Products & Systems Tropic®—Rinnai Corp. Tropical Rain®—Alsons Corp. True Blue Software—True Blue Software, LLC True Vantage—True Blue Software, LLC TrueFit®—Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. TTW Series®—Bradford White Corp. Tubing Radiant Pex™—Watts Radiant Tunstall®—Tunstall Corp. Turn Style Bath Waste®—Watco Manufacturing Co. Turn-Key®—IDEAL, A Tomkins Co. TVI—Thermoplastic Valves Inc. TVM Extruded Products—TVM Building Products TVM Reflective Insulation—TVM Building Products TVM Sealants—TVM Building Products TWIN FLO III—Beacon-Morris TWIN PAK—Beacon-Morris Twis-To-Floor—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. Twist-N-Loc—Jomar International Twistop™—Caleffi North America, Inc. TwistSeal®—HeatLink Group, Inc. Tyco®—Tyco Thermal Controls Tyger Tail®—UEMSI Tyte-Unyte—J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co. Ultra Flex®—Alsons Corp. Ultra Flush®—Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Ultra Heavy Duty ™ Gasketed—Plastic Trends Inc. Ultra Micro™—Ratech Electronics Ltd. Ultra-Sense®—Symmons Industries Inc. Ultracept—Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R. UltraFlex™—Alsons Corporation Ultrapak—Precision Hydronic Products UltraTUFF®—Briggs Plumbing Products Inc. Underground Tanks HighGuard™—Highland Tank Underground Tanks Titan®—Highland Tank Uni-Bit—Irwin Industrial Tools Uni-Match®—McDonnell & Miller Uniform Mechanical Code—The IAPMO Group Uniform Plumbing Code—The IAPMO Group United Plumbing Technologies—The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Universal Fittings—Genova Products Inc. Universal Slider Bracket™—Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. UPPERCUT(R)—Sloan Valve Co. Utilatub®—E.L. Mustee & Sons Utilatwin®—E.L. Mustee & Sons Utility Wondel—Utility Manufacturing Co. Vacuity®—Briggs Plumbing Products Inc. Vaculine®—Canplas, LLC. Value Action®—LA-CO Industries, Inc. Valvemaster—Wheeler Manufacturing Vandal Trap®—McGuire Manufacturing Co. Vario®—NEOPERL, Inc. VARIVALVE—Heat-Timer Corp. Vehicle Wraps®—SignZoo VENTINOX® Welded, all fuel Flexible Chimney Lining System—ProTech Systems Inc. Versaflo™—Grundfos Pumps Corp. VersaHandler®—Bobcat Co. Vertiline®—Aurora Pump Co. Vikrell®—Sterling - a Kohler Co. Viper VaporCheck®—Insulation Solutions Inc. Viper™—Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Vise-Grip—Irwin Industrial Tools VisuGuard™—Powers Vitocell—Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc. Vitocrossal—Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc. Vitodens—Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc. Vitogas—Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc. Vitola—Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc. TRADE NAME LISTINGS Vitorond—Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc. Vitosol—Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc. Vitotronic—Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc. Voyager Water Heaters—Heat Transfer Products, Inc. Voyager®—Halsey Taylor VSC Pumps—ITT Corp. VSC Pumps®—Bell & Gossett VSCS Pumps—ITT Corp. VSCS Pumps®—Bell & Gossett VSX pumps—Bell & Gossett VXT®—Hydrolevel Co. Wardflex (CSST - corrugated stainless steel tubing)—Ward Manufacturing Inc. Warm Tiles—EGS/EasyHeat Warmboard®—Warmboard, Inc. Warmtouch®—DK Heating Systems Warmup—Warmup Inc. Washware—Acorn Engineering Co. Waste Mate—Zoeller Co. Watchman®—Domestic Pump WATER BEAR® Submersible Pump—Red Jacket Water Products Water Factory Systems®—CUNO Inc., a 3M Company Water Guard—ProSet Systems, Inc. Water Manager—Ammark Corp. Water Wizard®—Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric Watercolours®—NEOPERL, Inc. WaterPEX®—Watts Watersafe—Canfield Technologies, Inc. Wa t e r Wi z a r d Wa t e r He a t e r — A E RC O International Inc. We Manage Heat®—Environmental Technology, Inc. Web Commerce®—Mincron Software Systems WEB600—Webstone Co., Inc. Webster Pumps—Hayward Flow Control Systems Weil-McLain GOLD Oil—Weil-McLain Weil-McLain GOLD®—Weil-McLain Weldolet®—Bonney Forge Corp. Well-Rite®—Flexcon Industries WELL-X-TROL®—AMTROL Inc. Wellair®—Danfoss Flomatic Valves Whisper Quiet Shell Pipe—ProSet Systems, Inc. WhisperVac®—Briggs Plumbing Products Inc. Wicker Park®—Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Windham® Toilets—Sterling - a Kohler Co. WINTAC™Pro—Intac International, Inc. 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For details, call (800) 533-7694. “Best of the Best” Call (800)533-7694, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.qsc-phcc.org Quality Service Contractors (QSC) is an enhanced service group of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contraa ctors–National Association Circle 381 PM12084QSC.indd 1 11/7/08 9:02:35 AM www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 57 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS 1-800-Plumbing Inc. P.O. Box 8025, Surprise, AZ 85374 (800) 758-6298 Fax: (623) 584-2751 [email protected] www.800plumbing.com Alan D. Cline, Pres./C.E.O. 1-800-PLUMBING is a simple and cost effective tool to help attract and retain customers. Exclusive licensed territories for 1-800-PLUMBING number. Calls from your area routed directly to your phone. Plus growth-building marketing tools and support. Activant 19 W. College Ave., Yardley, PA 19067 (800) 776-7438; (215) 493-8900 Fax: (215) 3694277 [email protected] distribution.activant.com Russ Mellott, V.P.-Sales Activant, Enterprise software solutions that help distributors increase sales, improve customer service, and reduce operating costs. A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. 4800 Chavenelle Rd., P.O. Box 508, Dubuque, IA 52004-0508 (563) 583-7311; (800) 292-2737 Fax: (800) 832-9296 [email protected] www.aymcdonald.com Brad Olberding, Plumbing Prod.Mgr. Advance Products & Systems P.O. Box 60399, Lafayette, LA 70596 (800) 315-6009 Fax: (337) 232-3860 [email protected] www.apsonline.com Lesley Demette; Tiffany Bourque; Mavel Vidrio; Derek Keith; Nicole Wyble Gasket kits, casing insulators, penetration seals, pipe supports, polyspacers and dual containment. A.O. Smith Water Products Co. 500 Tennessee Waltz Pkwy., Ashland City, TN 37015 (800) 362-9898 Fax: (615) 792-8370 www.hotwater.com David Chisolm, Brand Mgr. Residential and commercial water heaters, commercial water heating and hydronic boilers, commercial storage tanks. AC Fire Pump Systems 8200 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 966-3700 Fax: (847) 966-1914 www.acfirepump.com Gary Lauer, Prod. Mgr. Fire pumps and fire pump packages Accubid Systems 7725 Jane St., Concord, ON L4K 1X4 CANADA (800) 222-8243 Fax: (905) 761-1234 [email protected] or [email protected] www.accubid.com Mechanical Sales Group Estimating, project management, and service management software for mechanical contractors, along with professional development courses and product training labs. ACE DuraFlo Systems, LLC 1370 Reynolds Ave., Ste. 112, Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 724-0324 Fax: (949) 263-8771 [email protected] www.aceduraflo.com Justin Diemert, Oper. Mgr. Pipe restoration for small diameter piping systems. Acorn Engineering Co. 15125 Proctor Ave., P.O. Box 3527, City of Industry, CA 91744-0527 (800) 488-8999; (626) 336-4561 Fax: (626) 961-2200 [email protected] www.acorneng.com Ken Clark, V.P. Sales/Mktg.; Dennis Morris, V.P.Elmdor/Stoneman; Laura MArshall, V.P. AcornVac; Vince Conti, Sales-Chronomite; Tony Catroppa, V.P.-Whitehall Mfg.; George Brown, V.P.Potter Roemer Stainless steel and solid surface plumbing fixtures for institutional and commercial use; wash fountains, washbasins, mop sinks, shower bases, access panels, showers, drinking fountains, toilets and tubular products. 58 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Advance Tabco 200 Heartland Blvd., Edgewood, NY 11717 (631) 242-4800 Fax: (631) 242-6900 [email protected] or [email protected] www.advancetabco.com or www.alinebyadvancetabco.com Greg Reed, Natl Sales Mgr. Comm./Ind. Prod. Largest variety of Commercial stainless steel sinks, handsinks, dropins, multi-compartment scullery, mopsinks; capabilities to customize any unit. A-Line by Advance Tabco Residential products. Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. 6409 Independence Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (800) 874-7822 Fax: (818) 883-2620 [email protected] www.amtcorporation.com Leo Maercovich, V.P. Automatic flush valves, automatic faucets, sensor flush valves, sensor faucets, dual-flush handle, hybridflush, dualflush AERCO International Inc. 159 Paris Ave., Northvale, NJ 07647 (201) 768-2400 Fax: (201) 768-7789 [email protected] www.aerco.com Neil Pilaar, Dir. Global Sales; Mark Croce, Dir. Mktg. Commercial high-efficiency boilers and water heaters. Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc. 310 Allwood Rd., Clifton, NJ 07012 (800) 237-6634 Fax: (973) 473-3794 [email protected] www.aeromfg.com Neil Pittman, V.P. Stainless steel sinks for commercial, industrial, residential, laundry, healthcare and plumbing industries. Over 25,000 items in stock. AGF Manufacturing Inc. 100 Quaker Ln., Malvern, PA 19355 (610) 240-4900 Fax: (610) 240-4906 [email protected] www.testandrain.com Automatic fire sprinkler valves, manifolds, relief valves, & gages. Allied Healthcare Products Inc. 1720 Sublette Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 771-2400; (800) 444-3960 Fax: (314) 771-7537 [email protected] www.alliedhpi.com John Smith, Construction Bus. Unit Mgr.; Angelynn Gross, Mtkg. Manufacturer of Chemetron and Oxequip medical gas delivery systems, alarms, ceiling services, vacuum pumps and air compressors for healthcare facilities. Alsons Corp., MASCO Corp. 3010 W. Mechanic St., P.O. Box 282, Hillsdale, MI 49242 (800) 421-0001; (517) 439-1411 Fax: (800) 7692744; (517) 439-9644 [email protected] www.alsons.com Chuck Mistovich, Dir.-Mktg.; Julian Giggs, Dir.New Prod. Devel; John Davies, V.P.-Sales; Don Glover, Gen. Mgr. Alsons Corporation, Norm Christner, 3010 W. Mechanic St., Hillsdale, MI 49242 (517) 745-3384 Alsons Corporation, Massoud Salessi, 5262 White Oaks Dr., Smithton, IL 62285 (618) 954-9905 Alsons Corporation, leading manufacturer of innovative hand-held showers, shower heads and showering accessories, since 1958. AMBA Towel Warmers 1294 Logan Cir., Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 350-9738 Fax: (404) 355-0166 [email protected] www.ambatowelwarmers.com DJ O’Brien & Son, New York, NY (718) 998-6207 (718) 998-6209; KB Sales Inc., Los Angeles, CA (714) 556-5056 (714) 556-0356; Thomas Ramos & Co., San Francisco, CA (831) 429-9506 (831) 4261988; Touch of Class, Chicago, IL (847) 998-0345 (847) 998-0447; Western States Sales, Seattle, WA (253) 893-1695 (253) 893-7588 AMBA towel warmers keeps towels, bathrobes warm & dry. Maintains dry, mold and mildew free bathrooms. Also pools, spas, laundryrooms and kitchens. High end material, different sizes & finishes. Towel warmers, heated towel rails, towel radiators. Amerec Steam & Helo Sauna P.O. Box 2258, Woodinville, WA 98072 (800) 331-0349; (425) 951-1120 Fax: (425) 951-1130 [email protected] www.amerec.com Jim Hass, Sales/Mktg.; Ted Barker, Reg. Mgr.; Mike Colella, Serv. Mgr.; David Bromery, Reg. Mgr.; Patrick Smith, Reg. Mgr. Steam bath generators, controls and accessories. Modular steam rooms. Sauna rooms, heaters, controls and accessories. American Plumber, Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC. P.O. Box 1047, Sheboygan, WI 53082-1047 (800) 645-5428 Fax: (888) 588-9388 [email protected] www.americanplumber.com Water filtration (point of use, whole house) and conditioning: sediment reduction; carbon undersink and reverse osmosis systems; softeners; automatic filters. MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS American Standard One Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ 08855 (800) 442-1902 Fax: (732) 980-3335 www.americanstandard.com Susan Mileusnich, V.P. Wholesale Sales; Tom Santer, Dir. Wholesale Strategy Available nationwide; call 800-442-1902 to find a rep near you., Bathroom faucets, kitchen faucets, residential toilets, commercial toilets, commercial faucets, whirlpools, bathtubs, furniture, showers, urinals, bathroom sinks, kitchen sinks, bidets. American Standard Water Heaters 2808 Metropolitan Pl., Pomona, CA 91767 (800) 900-9063 Fax: (909) 392-7302 [email protected] www.waterheating.com American Valve P.O. Box 35229, Greensboro, NC 27425 (800) 645-0101 Fax: (800) 876-0109 [email protected] www.americanvalve.com Stan Mundy, V.P. Sales; Seth Guterman, Pres.; Dave Zagury, V.P. Sales Iron and steel flanged ball valves; bronze ball valves, gate valves, radiator valves and gas cocks; thermoplastic valves, flexible connectors, vent registers and grilles, circulator pumps, pipe hangers. Americh Corp. 13212 Saticoy St., North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 982-1711; (800) 453-1463 Fax: (818) 982-2764 [email protected] www.americh.com Ed Richmond, Pres.; Dino Pacific, V.P. Whirlpool bathtubs, Airbath bathtubs, whilrpool Airbath combination bathtubs, shower bases, and whirlpool system cleaners. Ammark Corp. 230 West Pkwy., Unit 12, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 (800) 937-0426 Fax: (973) 616-0246 [email protected] www.ammarkcorp.com John T. Ford, Pres. American Boiler Company, Ken Stewart, Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 346-8100 (402) 341-1731; Avid Solutions, Inc., Kevin P. Tracy, Ankeny, IA 50023 (515) 252-1923 (515) 252-7674; CPI Marketing, Stan Stewart, Columbus, OH 43206-0461 (614) 777-1626 (614) 777-4616; Commercial Air Systems, Brian Ingenthorn, Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314) 963-0057 (314) 963-0130; Engineered Air Division, Bill Lenyo, Buffalo, NY 14218 (716) 822-4500 (716) 822-4510; Fry Equipment Company, LLC, Wayne Fry, Lakewood, CO 80288 (303) 988-3156 (303) 568-0280; Heat Transfer Equipment Co., Andy Chiari, S. San Francisco, CA 94080 (650) 873-4353 (650) 873-3094; J Wilcox Sales Company, Janine Moon, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (801) 486-0746 (801) 486-0766; Johnson and Scott, Inc., Robert Hooge, Nashville, TN 37224-0825 (615) 254-5454 (615) 242-9243; Pence and Beck, Art Yankowski, College Point, NY 11356-2332 (718) 463-5432 (718) 463-4920; R.P. O’Connell, Inc., Rob O’Connell, Natick, MA 01760 (508) 650-9400 (508) 650-9406; RC Neuer Company, Rick Neuer, Paola, KS 66071 (913) 837-2740 (913) 837-2746; Raley Brothers, Dave Raley, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 742- 0150 (616) 742-0152; T&M Mechanical Sales Company, Tom Petre, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-6176 (858) 259-7796 Thermostatic radiator valves and controls for hydronic heating. Water sediment filters. Amstd Walk in Baths 835 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX 76011 (866) 423-0800 Fax: (888) 872-3044 [email protected] Rob Buete, C.E.O.; Kristen Davis, Sales Amstd Walk in Baths, Kristen Davis, 835 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 148, Arlington, TX 76011 (866) 423-0800 (888) 872-3044 Amtekco Industries, Inc., Plumbing Wholesale Division 1205 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43207 (800) 336-4677; (614) 737-8027 Fax: (614) 737-8017 [email protected] www.amtekco.com Allison Hauser, Plumbing Wholesale Natl. Sales Mgr. Call for listing, Allison Hauser, 1205 Refugee Road, Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 737-8927 Complete line of standard and custom stainless steel sinks and fixtures for commercial/institutional use. Distributors: AMTROL Inc. 1400 Division Rd., W. Warwick, RI 02893 (401) 884-6300; (800) 726-6962 Fax: (401) 884-5276 [email protected] www.amtrol.com Ken Cerpovicz, Prod. Mktg. Mgr.; Tim Stein, V.P. Wholesale Dist. Water systems, reverse osmosis systems, plumbing and heating products, engineered products, residential and commercial; refrigerant recovery cylinders; indirect water heaters. Anaco/Husky 1001 El Camino Ave., Corona, CA 92879 (951) 372-2732 Fax: (951) 738-1183 [email protected] www.anaco-husky.com Ira Schumer, Husky Nat’l Sales Mgr. Pipes/valves/fittings, standard N.H. coupling, heavy duty N.H. coupling, S.V. gaskets, transition coupling. Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. 1701 Southern Rd., P.O. Box 34200, Kansas City, MO 64120 (816) 471-2600; (800) 821-5672 Fax: (816) 472-8700 [email protected] www.andersonmetals.com Keith S. Anderson, V.P.; Jerry Mitchell, Natl. Plumbing Sales Mgr. A family-owned and operated manufacturer of brass fittings, valves and pipe nipples since 1951. Anvil International 110 Corporate Dr., Ste. 10, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 422-8000 Fax: (603) 422-8033 [email protected] www.anvilintl.com Thomas E. Fish, Pres.; Nancy Wright-Ross, Dir.Corp. Mktg. Comm.; Bob Kim, V.P. Mfg.; Dean Taylor, V.P. Sales; John Smayda, V.P. Mktg.; Tony Cicconi, V.P. Finance A H Deveney, Mike Mullen, 6420 Hollyfield Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (800) 338-3639 Baxter Rutherford, Robert Norwood, 920 S. Doris St., Seattle, WA 98124 (206) 762-4888 David Gooding, David Gooding, 173 Spark St., Brockton, MA 02302 (508) 894-2000 Dellon Sales, Scott Dellon, 5 Albertson Ave., Albertson, NY 11507 (516) 625-2626 Marshall Rodena, Tom Rodeno, 4200 Holly St., Denver, CO 80216 (303) 575-6701 Southwestern Industrial Sales, Don Wolfe, P.O. Box 2378, Gilbert, AZ 85299 (480) 458-5838 Anvil Malleable & Cast Iron Threaded Fittings; SPF Cast, Malleable & Ductile Iron Threaded Fittings; Anvil Engineered and Staple Hangers, Sipports and Strut; Anvil Seemless pipe Nipples; Beck Welded Pipe Nipples; SPF Steel Pipe Nipples; J.B. Smith Swage Nipples & Bull Plugs; Anvil Steel Pipe Couplings, Forged Steel Fittings and Small Steel Fittings; Gruvlok Couplings, Fittings and Valves; SPF Grooved Couplings, Fittings and Flanges; Merit Tee-Lets and Drop Nipples; SPF O’Lets; Catawissa Wing Unions and Check Valves; Gruvlok Couplings Fittings & Valves. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 89 Apollo Valves P.O. Box 247, Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 841-6000 Fax: (704) 841-6021 [email protected] www.apollovalves.com Cal C. Mosack, Exec. V.P.; Glenn L. Mosack, Pres./ C.E.O.; Carole Mosack-Lee, V.P.-Mktg. Apollo ball valves; plumbing and heating; backflow preventers; butterfly valves; safety relief valves. Appleseed Business, Inc. 7119 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 109, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (480) 205-5164 Fax: (212) 202-6275 [email protected] www.appleseedbusiness.com Al Levi, Pres. Workshops, consulting, customized operations manuals, training to build staffing. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 113 Aquathin Business Centre 950 S. Andrews Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (800) 462-7634 Fax: (954) 781-7336 [email protected] www.aquathin.com Alfred J. Lipshultz, Pres.; Mitchell Lipshultz, Sr. Acct. Exec. Manufacturers of patented water purification, softening and filtration systems servicing residental, commercial and laboratory markets. Produces over 70 patented and trademarked devices for markets around the world. Provides complete technical support and training at “Aquathin University”. Arcan Enterprises P.O. Box 31057, Clarksville, TN 37040 (888) 352-7226 Fax: (888) 368-1904 [email protected] www.arcan.com David P. Keeton, Pres. www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 59 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS Futura Sales, P.O. Box 1634, Framingham, MA 01701 (508) 788-9257 (508) 788-9258; J P Cook, Inc., Jim Cook, 6028 Hawthorne Hollow, North Ridgeville, OH 44039 (440) 327-6028 Latchaw, Montgomery, and Peck, P.O. Box 477, Malvern, PA 19355 (610) 647-4640 (800) 220-7081 Septic-Scrub drainfield flow restorer is a non-biological chemical treatment which helps restore flow and aerobic conditions to slowed soil absorption systems or for preventative maintenance. Digital Temperature Gauge, thermostats, setpoint temperature controls, zone controls, switching relays, solar differential controls for hydronic heating and HVAC industries. Armstrong International 816 Maple St., Three Rivers, MI 49093 (269) 273-1415 Fax: (269) 278-6555 [email protected] www.armstronginternational.com T. Grubka, Gen. Mgr. Steam specialty equipment including steam traps, pumping traps, air vents, strainers, humidifiers, coils, valves, purgers instantaneous water heaters and mixing valves. B&S Products Co. 20211 Prairie St., Ste. F, Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 886-3544; (800) 424-6882 Fax: (818) 887-1125 www.bs-products.com Hot/wet tapping tool; copper service saddles; thermal sensor well. Ashland Trap Distribution Co. P.O. Box 218, Williston, OH 43468 (800) 541-8004 Fax: (419) 836-2300 [email protected] or [email protected] www.ashlandpolytrap.com David Whitney, Pres.; Pete Isaacs, Sales Mgr. Poly grease & oil interceptors. AT&T Wired c/o Media Marketing 400 King St., Chappaqua, NY 10514 (914) 238-2601 Fax: (914) 238-2605 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 21 Atlanta Special Products Inc./Pace Machinery Group Inc. P.O. Box 359, 4N944 Old LaFox Rd., Wasco, IL 60183 (630) 377-1750 Fax: (630) 377-0274 [email protected] www.pace-asp.com Ken Mitson, Pres.; Darlene Mitson, V.P.; Jim Jenkins, Mktg. Mgr.; Dave Hertel, Intl. Sales Mgr.; Rick Salazar, Reg. Sales Mgr Tools, copper cleaning tools, rachet wrenches, pipe plugs, pipe freezing. Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. 375 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 (631) 273-0500 Fax: (631) 273-0771 [email protected] www.ultraviolet.com Diversified lines of ultraviolet water purification products with flow rates from 1 gpm to 2500 gpm, germicidal lamps, quantz sleeves, custom products. Aurora Pump Co. 800 Airport Rd., N. Aurora, IL 60542 (630) 859-7000 Fax: (630) 859-7060 [email protected] www.aurorapump.com Pumps, controls and pump system for all applications. Azel Technologies, Inc. P.O. Box 53138, 10 Royal Orchard Blvd, Thornhill, ON L3T 7R9 CANADA (905) 223-5567 Fax: (905) 223-3778 [email protected] www.azeltec.com Tommy Lai, Pres. 60 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 B&K/Mueller Ind. 2600 Elmhurst Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (708) 773-8585 Fax: (708) 773-0330 www.bk-ind.com Valves, faucets, plumbing specialties. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 131 Babbitt Steam Specialty Co. P.O. Box 51208, New Bedford, MA 02745 (508) 995-9534 Fax: (508) 995-2701 [email protected] www.babbittsteam.com Manufacturer of manual valve chainwheel operators and accessories including the Babbitt Safety Wheel with lock-out, tag-out system and Hammer-Blow units. Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. 2603 Technology Dr., Plano, TX 75074 (800) 346-8435; (972) 312-1707 Fax: (972) 398-9948 [email protected] www.bannerfaucets.com Noel Peterson, V.P. Sales; Ron Weaver, Sales Mgr.; Rick Bane, E. Reg. Wholesale Mgr.; Steve Mueller, Cust. Serv. Faucets, showerheads, shower massages, bath accessories. Barnett 801 W. Bay St., Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 421-1400; (800) 288-2000 Fax: (904) 388-2723 www.e-barnett.com Barnett is proud to stock thousands of plumbing, HVAC, electrical and building hardware products from the top national name brands, plus exclusive manufacturer-direct products that provide a high quality, value priced alternative. Beacon-Morris 260 N. Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 562-5723 Fax: (413) 562-8737 Space heaters, steam/hot water unit heaters, wall heaters. Bell & Gossett 8200 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 966-3700 Fax: (847) 966-9052 www.bellgossett.com Lisa Riles, Mktg. Mgr.; Garry Chelette, Prod. Mgr.; Marianne Szczech, Prod. Mgr. Complete line of in-line and base-mounted centrifugal pumps (up to 175 psig, 8000 GPM, 500 hp); system and oil-lubricated circulators; valves, vents fittings, flow meters, heat exchangers, suction diffusers and air removal devices; engineered packaged systems for variable speed pumping, heat transfer and pressure boosting; specifying software. Bemis/Church/Olsonite 300 Mill St., P.O. Box 901, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 (920) 467-4621 Fax: (920) 467-8573 [email protected] www.bemisseats.com Toilet seats. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 91 Benjamin Franklin Franchising, LLC 50 Central Ave., Ste. 920, Sarasota, FL 34236 (866) 847-1113 Fax: (941) 552-5130 [email protected] or [email protected] www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com Tab Hunter, Pres.-Franchise Oper.; Heather Ripley, Mktg. Coord.; Bryan Richards, Sales Team Lead Plumbing franchise SEE OUR AD ON IFC Benjamin Manufacturing Co. 3215 S. Sweetwater Rd., Lithia Springs, GA 301222837 (800) 343-1756 Fax: (770) 941-1415 [email protected] www.benjaminmfg.com Access panels, bar sinks, cover plates, lavatories, nipple caddies, plumbing specialties, shower base protectors, tote trays, tub boxes, tub protectors, water heater and washing machine SAF-T-PANS. Bennette Design Group Inc. P.O. Box 326, Millis, MA 02054 (800) 746-1090 Fax: (508) 376-3735 [email protected] www.bdgtools.com Manufactures “Award Winning” ergonomic P-H-C tools and accessories; Plumber’s Pad, Ergo-Ramp, Knee N’ Back Pad, Surface Defense Mat & Plumber’s Drop Cloth. Better Way, Inc. 45 Chestnut Ave., Westmont, IL 60559 (800) 445-7365; (630) 789-3993 Fax: (630) 789-5003 [email protected] or [email protected] www.t-cardsystems.com Donna Harris, Pres.; Jill Harris, Sales Mgr. Tracker racks and T-cards for visual short-interval scheduling systems. Computer software that does the same on your pc. Billco Corp. 770 W. Belden Ave., Addison, IL 60101 (630) 543-4777 Fax: (630) 543-4792 www.billcocorp.com Carolyn Granbom, Sales U.S. manufacturer of Pipe Bushings, Caps, Couplings (Standard Merchant, API, AAR) and Plugs (1/16”-3”) in steel and brass. BJM Pumps 123 Spencer Plain Rd., Old Saybrook, CT 06475 (800) 442-2562 Fax: (860) 399-7784 [email protected] www.bjmpumps.com Sales Department Submersible pumps and pump controls. MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS Black Swan Manufacturing Co. 4540 W. Thomas St., Chicago, IL 60651 (773) 227-3700; (800) 252-5796 Fax: (773) 227-3705 [email protected] www.blackswanmfg.com Jeffrey Lichten, Pres. Plumbing chemicals and accessories. Boston Metal Products, Ltd. 25 Thurber Blvd., Unit 3, Smithfield, RI 02917 (401) 231-8537; (800) 839-0013 Fax: (401) 231-8491 www.bostonvalve.com Ron Roberts, V.P. Sales/Mktg. Ball valves, gate valves, check valves and specialty ball valves. Blanco America Inc. 110 Mount Holly Bypass, Lumberton, NJ 08048 (800) 451-5782 Fax: (800) 213-1963 [email protected] www.blancoamerica.com Kitchen sinks, faucets, accessories, bar sinks, lavatory sinks, faucets and accessories. Bradford White Canada Inc. 1869 Sismet Rd., Mississauga, ON L4W 1W8 CANADA (905) 238-0100; (866) 690-0961 Fax: (905) 238-0105 [email protected] www.bradfordwhite.com Paul McDonald, Natl. Sales Mgr. Residential and commercial, gas, electric and oil fired water heaters, indirect heaters, solar heaters, storage tanks. Blue Angel Pumps 101 Production Dr., Harrison, OH 45030 (888) 636-6628 Fax: (877) 289-2963 [email protected] www.blueangelpumps.com Tony Renfro, V.P. Sales/Mktg.; Jana Bullock, Merch. Mgr.; Bob Hillenbrand, Cust. Serv. Mgr. We provide a complete line of sump, effluent, sewage, grinder, utility, well, lawn pumps and complete prepackaged systems. Bobcat Co. 250 E. Beaton Dr., P.O. Box 6000, West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 241-8700 Fax: (701) 241-8704 [email protected] www.bobcat.com Skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, mini track loaders, compact excavators, utility vehicles and utility work machines, compact tractors and a variety of job-matched attachments. Bonney Forge Corp. U.S. Route 522 S., Mt. Union, PA 17066 (800) 345-7546 Fax: (814) 542-9977 [email protected] www.bonneyforge.com Rick Leone, Sr. V.P. Sales/Mktg. Forged steel fittings, branch connections, forged steel unions, forged steel valves, cast steel valves. Specialty branch outlets, seamless forged tees, wyes, and laterals sweepolets/vasselets and engineered forged products offered in a variety of material grades. Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., Buderus 50 Wentworth Ave., Londonderry, NH 03053 (603) 552-1100; (800) 283-3787 Fax: (603) 584-1681 [email protected] or rory.cahoon@bbtna. com www.buderus.net or www.buderussolar.com Residential and Commercial Cast iron boilers, domestic hot water heaters, panel radiation, controls, and Solar Thermal Systems. Boshart Industries Inc. 25 Whaley Ave., Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 CANADA (519) 595-4444 Fax: (519) 595-4380 [email protected] www.boshart.com Pipes/valves/fittings, water treatment/filters/purifiers, pressure gauges, malleable fittings, bronze fittings. Bradford White Corp. 725 Talamore Dr., Ambler, PA 19002 (215) 641-9400 Fax: (215) 641-1612 www.bradfordwhite.com N. J. Giuffre, Pres. & COO; F. D. Smrzley, Reg, Sales Mgr.; J.T. Notte, Natl. Sales Mgr.; T.A. Settefrati, Reg. Sales Mgr.; R.B. Carnevale, V.P. Sales/Mktg. Residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, tankless models, heating systems, and combination water and space heating systems. Bradley Corp. P.O. Box 309, Menomonee Falls, WI 53052 (262) 251-6000 Fax: (262) 251-5817 [email protected] www.bradleycorp.com Steve Zingsheim, V.P. Sales; Jon Dommisse, Dir.Mktg./Prod. Devel. Plumbing fixtures and washroom accessories for commercial, industrial, institutional use, solid plastic, lockers and partitions. BrassCraft 39600 Orchard Hill Pl., Novi, MI 48375 (248) 305-6000 Fax: (248) 305-6011 [email protected] www.brasscraft.com Don Woody, Pres.; Jim Whiteherse, Sr. V.P.- Sales; Jack Allen, W. Sales Mgr.; Steve Adams, Natl. Acct. Mgr.- Wholesale Div., Natl. Acct. Mgr.- Wholesale Div.; John Stankrauff, E. Sales Mgr.; Jeff Jollay, V.P., Mktg/Prod. Dev. Gas appliance connectors, fittings, ProCoat gas connectors, water supplies, Safety+PLUS Advantage, special finish decorative plumbing products, Safety+PLUS excess flow valves, Safety+PLUS meter valves, SureConnect Quick-Connect systems, InnoFlex risers, PushConnect stops. Briggs Plumbing Products Inc. P.O. Box 1728, Goose Creek, SC 29445-1728 (843) 569-7887 Fax: (843) 569-7725 [email protected] www.briggsplumbing.com Jeff Jensen, V.P. Mktg. Manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures and faucets. Bryan Boilers, Bryan Steam LLC 783 N. Chili Ave., Peru, IN 46970 (765) 473-6651 Fax: (765) 473-3074 [email protected] www.bryanboilers.com Richard D. Holmquist, Natl. Sales/Mktg. Mgr.; Tom May, Pres.; G. Minard, Engrg.; Todd Freeman; Ed Bender, Materials Mgr. Commercial/industrial flexible water tube boilers; hot water and steam; atmospheric and forced draft; gas, oil, and dual fuel fired. Electric boilers, indirect water heaters, boiler feed systems, deaerators, heat exchangers. Burnham Hydronics, U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. P.O. Box 3079, Lancaster, PA 17604 (717) 397-4701 Fax: (717) 293-5827 [email protected] www.burnham.com Dan Kelbaugh, V.P. Sales/Mktg.; Ken Niemi, Mktg./ Adv. Mgr; Nate Warren, Prod. Mgr. Cast iron, condensing boilers, and steel boilers, indirect water heaters, heat distribution products/ radiation and accessories. C&S Manufacturing Corp. P.O. Box 736, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 (920) 743-6941 Fax: (920) 743-7432 [email protected] www.bassetproducts.com John Collins, Pres.; James Collins, V.P.; Ken Schaefer, Plant Mgr.; Steve Ash, Purch.; Joseph Hertel, Sales Mgr.; Terry Bailey, Office Mgr. Hangers and supports for pipes and ducts. Caleffi North America, Inc. 3883 W. Milwaukee Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53208 (414) 238-2360 Fax: (414) 238-2366 [email protected] www.caleffi.us Rex Gillespie, Dir.-Mktg.; Woody Dickinson, Prod. Mgr. Radiant Controls - radiant manifolds, zone controls, mixing valves, hydronic systems, pipes/valves/fittings, solar thermal heating systems. Calorique, Ltd. Radiant Heating 2380 Cranberry Hwy., W. Wareham, MA 02576 (508) 291-4224; (800) 922-9276 Fax: (508) 291-2299 [email protected] www.calorique.com Cambridge-Lee Ind. 86 Tube Dr., Reading, PA 19605 (610) 926-4141; (800) 523-8263 Fax: (800) 255-7317 Copper tubing. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 31 Canfield Technologies, Inc. 1 Crossman Rd., Sayreville, NJ 08872 (732) 316-2100; (800) 526-4577 Fax: (732) 316-2177 [email protected] www.solders.com Robert P. McIntire, Pres./Gen. Mgr.; Vito Liloia, Controller; Chris Synosky, Sales Mgr. Added Sales Company, Tom Ronan, Sam Lombardo, 795 Mittel Dr., Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 694-1300 (630) 694-9148; Alliance Manufacturer Representatives, Cary Ostera, P.O. www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 61 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS Box 701085, Houston, TX 77270 (800) 324-9400 (800) 483-6695; Aquagreen Spec. Sales, Jeff Dotson, Jerry Brock, 5291 Hickory Knoll Ln., Mt.Holly, NC 28120 (704) 560-5286 Fanning & Associates, Mike Murphy, 6765 Franklin St., Denver, CO 80229 (303) 289-4191 (303) 286-9069; Harvey M. Factor & Co., Harvey Factor, 664 Ivyland Rd., Warminster, PA 18974 (215) 674-4083 (215) 674-5367; King Sales Company, Northwest, Tom Sonntag, 6862 S. 220th St., Kent, WA 98032 (253) 872-0700 (253) 872-0704; LSW Sales Co., Joe Buscaglio, 14211 Gannet St., La Mirada, CA 90638 (562) 926-3000 (562) 926-4753; Martin L. Kornstein, Inc., Philip & Eddie Kornstein, 142 Mineola Ave., Ste. 2A, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 (516) 621-2165 (516) 621-7629; Michel Sales Agency, Inc., Kelly Michel, 521 Phalen Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55130-5303 (651) 287-2641 (651) 2872655; Preferred Sales, Inc., Brian Woodham, 3453 Ramona Ave., Ste. 4, Sacramento, CA 95826-3825 (916) 457-9755 (916) 457-1595; Promarc Sales, Jeff Davis, 13718 Enterprise Ave., Cleveland, OH 44135 (888) 584-7468 (888) 584-7469; REPNET, Ken Karns, Dean Cummings, 5001 South 36th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 426-9147 SFE Enterprises, Inc., Mike Moore, P.O. Box 480-677, Kansas City, MO 64148-0677 (816) 322-2206 (816) 322-5560; Sherwood Specialties, Inc., Warren Olson, Bruce Campbell, 875 Atlantic Ave., Ste. B, Rochester, NY 14609 (585) 546-1211 (585) 546-1208 Solder, fluxes/chemicals, lead products, brazing alloys, environmentally safe solders & fluxes. Canplas, LLC. 11402 E. 53th Ave., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80239 (303) 373-1918; (888) 461-5307 (800) 461-1771 ext. 326 Fax: (303) 373-1923; (888) 461-5309 [email protected] www.canplasplumbing.com Ron Marsden, V.P. Bus. Devel.; Mike Gilroy, V.P. Sales Plumbing Fittings: ABS and PVC DWV, DWV speciality, PVC S/W sewer, Drains: bath waste and overflow, floor, roof, shower and floor sink Valves: ABS and PVC backwater, PVC true union ball; interceptors: grease; Surface Drainage: Valve boxes and risers. Carlon Meter Co., Inc. 1710 Eaton Dr., Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616) 842-0420; (800) 253-3098 Fax: (616) 842-1265 [email protected] www.carlonmeter.com Ray Pilch, Pres.; Randi Guthrie, Office Mgr.; Denise Irey, Cust. Serv. Hot and cold water positive displacement and turbine type water meters and related controls. 1/2”-10” sizes. Cash Acme 2400 7th Ave. S.W., Cullman, AL 35055 (877) 700-4242 www.cashacme.com SharkBite Push fittings & valves, pressure regulating valves, thermostatic mixing valves, pex barb fittings, manifolds & tools, pex tubing. 62 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute 5959 Shallowford, Ste. 419, Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 892-0137 Fax: (423) 892-0817 [email protected] www.cispi.org William H. Levan, Exec. V.P.; Michael E. Steele, Dir.Tech. Serv. Soil pipe, hubless pipe, no-hub pipe, cast iron soil pipe. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 93 Cemline Corp. P.O. Box 55 Freeport Rd., Cheswick, PA 15024 (724) 274-5430 Fax: (724) 274-5448 [email protected] www.cemline.com California Hydronics, CA Cummins Wagner Company, MD Emerson-Swan, Inc, MA James M. Pleasants, NC Wallace Eannace Associates, Plainview, NY Packaged water heaters, storage tanks. Cepex USA, Inc. 13291-106 Vantage Way, Jacksonville, FL 32218 (904) 695-1441 Fax: (904) 695-1442 [email protected] or [email protected] www.cepexusa.com or www.cepex.com John Cavanaugh, Pres.; Tim Crawford, Cust. Serv. Mgr. FC2 Sales, Rob Nelson, 526 Estanaula Road, Collierville, TN 38017 (901) 854-6260 RA Munder Company, Trip Munder, 501 Washington Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428 (800) 220-6037 Smith & Stevenson, Mike Davis, 4935 Chastain Ave., Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 525-3388 Manually operated/actuated Sch 80 PVC and CPVC ball and butterfly valves, both ANSI and metric. Sch 80 and Sch 40 PVC ball check and spring check valves. Sch 80 and Sch 40 unions. Cerro Flow Products Inc. P.O. Box 66800, St. Louis, MO 63166-6800 (618) 874-8603 Fax: (618) 332-6635 www.cerroflow.com Gary Ewing, Pres.; Eric Pilas, V.P./Bus. Unit Mgr. Plbg. & HVAC; Dave Heinemann, V.P. Sales Plbg. & HVAC; Frances Senter, Mktg. Mgr. Copper tube; plumbing tube-K, L, M, DWV-1/4” to 8”; ACR and refer-O.D. 1/8” to 8 1/8”, Line sets, Groovetube, Exact Straight Lengths, Level Wound Coils. Cesco Brass Ltd. 171 River St., Thomaston, CT 06787 (860) 283-4361; (800) 886-4361 Fax: (800) 886-9831 [email protected] www.cescobrass.com Paul Bergstrom, Pres.; Robert DeLong, Plant Mgr. Ballcocks and accessories; toilet fill valves, tank trip levers, flush valves, and trim. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. P.O. Box 35430, Charlotte, NC 28235 (704) 348-6450 Fax: (800) 553-1605 www.charlottepipe.com John Biggers, Nat’l Sales Mgr.; Bill Morris, Technical Mgr.; Tom Foster, Ind. Sales Mgr.; Brian Conner, Technical Support; Brad Muller, V.P. Mktg. Cast iron soil and plastic pipe and fittings; industrial plastic pipe and fittings; FlowGuard Gold hot and cold water distribution system; ChemDrain chemical waste drainage pipe and fittings system. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13 Chicago Faucets Co. 2100 S. Clearwater Dr., Des Plaines, IL 60018 (847) 803-5000 Fax: (847) 803-5454 www.chicagofaucets.com Commercial, industrial, institutional electronic and residential faucets, and components. Clarion Bathware 44 Amsler Ave., Shippenville, PA 16254 (814) 226-5374 Fax: (814) 226-5568 [email protected] www.clarionbathware.com Acrylic and fiberglass showers, tub/showers and whirlpools Clarke Fire Protection Products Inc. 3133 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 771-2200 Fax: (513) 771-0726 [email protected] www.clarkefire.com Dane Petrie, Pres., Pres.; Mark Evans, Global Mktg. Mgr., Global Mktg. Mgr.; Justin Strousse, Mktg. Mgr. - Americas, U.S.A.-Mktg. Mgr.; John Blackwood, Mtkg. Mgr. - Europe, U.K.-Mtkg. Mgr.; James Cuthbertson, European Bus. Support, U.K.Bus. Supt.; Dave Scholten, Cust. Serv. Mgr., Cust. Serv. Mgr. Diesel engines and variable speed pressure limiting drivers for emergency stationary standby fire pumps. NFPA, UL/FM, LPCB, VAS, VDS, and Non-Listed. Cloversoft 7 Mt. Lassen Dr., Ste. D-253, San Rafael, CA 94903 (800) 887-5862 Fax: (415) 492-9456 www.pricepnt.com Software for the Mom & Pop Plumbing and HVAC Contractor. Includes invoicing, estimating, proposals, service agreements, inventory, scheduling and flat rating with over 150,000 parts prices built in. Works with QuickBooks. ComfortPro Systems, LLC 9645 W. Willow Ln., Mokena, IL 60448 (800) 968-8905 Fax: (877) 307-2146 [email protected] www.comfortprosystems.com Doug McElwain, V.P. Sales; Tony Gawrysiak , Tech. Mgr. Complete floor heating and snow melting system; underfloor radiant heating system; potable water plumbing systems, high pressure duct heating and cooling systems, pre-insulated Pex-A-Pipe. Compusource Corp. 28 Centerpointe Dr., Ste. 130, La Palma, CA 90623 (714) 522-8300 Fax: (714) 522-2505 [email protected] www.compusource.com David Roberts, Pres.; Bill Heffner, Mktg. Rep.; Mark Sandberg, Mktg. Rep.; Greg Weber, Mktg. Rep. Business application software for HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing contractors with emphasis on service management/dispatch, paging, job cost, accounting, inventory. ComStar International, Inc. 20-45 128th St., College Point, NY 11356 (800 ) 328-0142 Fax: (718) 353-5998 [email protected] www.comstarproducts.com MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS Conbraco Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 247, Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 847-9191 Fax: (704) 841-6021 www.concraco.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 95 Continental Pipe Tube Cut-Off Machines, Div. of Kiene Diesel Accessories 325 Fairbanks, Addison, IL 60101 (800) 264-5950 Fax: (630) 543-5953 [email protected] www.continentalcutoff.com Pipe & tube cut-off machines - rotary cut-off machines that cut round pipe or tubing. Similar to a plumbers cutting wheel. Spins tubing and parts wall thickness only. Copper Development Association, Inc. 260 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016 (212) 251-7200 Fax: (212) 251-7234 [email protected] www.copper.org Andy G. Kireta, Jr., V.P. Building Const; Danielle McAuley, Mgr. Comm. CDA acts as the marketing/research association for the copper industry and provides technical assistance to those who use copper in all its applications. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 97 Corzan Piping Systems 9911 Brecksville Rd., Cleveland, OH 44141-3201 (216) 447-5000; (888) 234-2436 Fax: (216) 447-5750 [email protected] www.corzancpvc.com Donald Townley, Mktg. Mgr.; Tina Massel, Mktg. Mgr. CPVC pipe and fittings used in hot/cold water distribution systems & industrial piping applications. Coyne & Delany Co. P.O. Box 411, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 296-0166 Fax: (888) 566-7941 [email protected] www.delanyproducts.com A. Graham Delany, Sr., Pres.; Peter G. Delany, V.P.; Anthony J. Wasch, Jr., Dir.-Mktg.; A. Graham Delany, Jr., Sales; Martin J. Laverty, Jr., V.P.-Engrg. Flush valves, bedpan diverters, hydro-flush valves, sensor flush valves/faucets, battery operated flush valves, faucets. CREATHERM, LLC. 6835 Guion Road, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46268 (888) 925-5484 Fax: (317) 566-9810 [email protected] www.creatherm.com Cameron Cobb Bornquist, Inc., 7050 North Leigh, Chicago, IL 60646 (773) 774-2800 CPM Supply, 101 Pleasant Drive, La Porte City, IA 50651 (319) 269-2727 Hoover Industrial Supply, #9 Canton Street, Troy, PA 16947 (800) 251-2156 Shotcrete Plus Montana, 19 Woodard Street South, Absarokee, MT 59001 (406) 328-7344 Story Equipment Sales, 7710 First Place, Suite G, Cleveland, OH 44146 (440) 786-8883 Crown Boiler Co. 3633 I St., Philadelphia, PA 19134 (215) 535-8900 Fax: (215) 535-9736 [email protected] www.crownboiler.com Lee Ensminger, Natl. Sales Mgr.; Bob Morak, Tech. Supt.; Nate Friedman, Cust. Serv.; John Oravec, Tech. Supt.; Harry Fox, Cust. Serv. Edos, Serving: CT,ME,MA,NH,RI,VT,, (800) 2953367 Heiter, Serving: AZ,CO,ID,NM,UT,WY, (970) 669-5705 Klym Inc., Serving: IL,WI, (847) 7058877 Schroeder, Serving: MN,ND,SD, (763) 3916232 Thompson-Withers, Serving MD, VA, WV, Washington DC, S. DE and W. PA, (301) 846-7851 Cast iron residential gas & oil hot water or steam boilers, cast iron commercial gas & oil hot water or steam boilers, cast aluminum high efficiency hot water condensing boilers, Wall Mounted gas fired combi boilers, indirect water heaters, hydronic air handlers. gas ball valve, access panels, pipe sleeving, plumbing specialty products. CUNO Inc., a 3M Company, Residential-Water Group 400 Research Pkwy., Meriden, CT 06450 (800) 222-7880; (203) 237-5541 Fax: (203) 238-8701 [email protected] www.cuno.com Mark Laucella, Sr. Mktg. Mgr; Greg Harrington, Sales Dir.; Victor Zaldivar, Sales/Oper. Mgr.; William Contaxis, Strategic Bus. Unit Mgr. Water filtration products for the reduction of dirt, sediment, chlorine, chemicals and scale, including treatment products and reverse osmosis systems for residential, light commercial & industrial applications. Danfoss Inc., Heating 6711 Mississauga Rd., Ste. 410, Mississauga, ON L5N 2W3 CANADA (905) 285-2050 Fax: (905) 285-2055 [email protected] www.na.heating.danfoss.com Nermin Youssef, Mktg. Coord.; Dave Mason, Sales Mgr.; Edwin Hipolito, Appl. Engineer Actuators, valves, controls, thermostats. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 133 Custom Piping Products, Inc. P.O. Box 3545, Bloomington, IL 61702-3545 (309) 829-3173 Fax: (309) 827-7390 [email protected] www.custompipingproducts.com PVC Fitting, copper back-back fitting, insertion tool Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. 2600 S. Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4 CANADA (905) 822-2330; (800) 268-2363 Fax: (905) 855-1450; (800) 226-1801 [email protected] www.dahlvalve.com Thomas D. Husebye, V.P.-New Bus./Prod. Devel.; Gaylen Anderson, V.P.-Sales, U.S.A.; Patrice Bansa, V.P.-Mktg. Pipes/valves/fittings, globe valves, U-clips, mini-ball valves, all round strapping, U-clips, Dahl-in-one, Quick-Grip. Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. 1161 Ruggles Dr., Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (972) 641-8444; (800) 222-5644 Fax: (972) 641-8488 [email protected] or [email protected] www.dallasspecialty.com or www.dalspc.com Michael Knight, Pres.; David Mercer, V.P. Mktg.; Stacy Mercer, V.P. Sales; Jilene McMahon, V.P.; Mike McMahon, V.P. Sales; Carol Knight, V.P. Treas.; Michael Knight, President Call Dallas Specialty for a rep in your area, PVC shower pan liner (Perma-Gard), PVC and ABS shower drains, PVC flexible sewer CPLGS, plastic valve and meter boxes, PVC and ABS closet flanges, Danco Inc. 23 Creek Cir., Boothwyn, PA 19061 (800) 523-5135 Fax: (800) 322-0750 [email protected] www.danco.com Specialty plumbing products, faucet repair, toilet repair. Danfoss Flomatic Valves 15 Pruyn’s Island Dr., Glens Falls, NY 12801-4424 (518) 761-9797; (800) 833-2040 Fax: (518) 7619798; (800) 314-3155 [email protected] www.flomatic.com Nick Farrara, V.P. Sales; Mike Jones, Municipal Sales Mgr.; Bo Andersson, Pres. Danfoss Flomatic is leading worldwide manufacturer of valves specializing in backflow preventers, automatic control valves, check and foot valves. Danze Inc. 2500 Internationale Pkwy., Woodridge, IL 60517 (630) 754-0270 Fax: (630) 783-8762 www.danze.com Ron Cox, Reg. Sales Mgr.-Danze Retail; Jeff Pratt, V.P.-U.S.A., Branded Bus.; Bill Tipps, Natl. Sales Mgr.-Danze Wholesale; Gary Cardono, Intl. Hospitality Sales Mgr.; Jim Bauman, Dir.-Sales, Commercial Div.; Faith Walker, Reg. Sales Mgr.-Retail Danze, Inc, Eric Peterson, 2500 Internationale Pkwy., Woodridge, IL 60517 (630) 754-0103 Danze, Inc, Sharon Overby, 8915 Linden Grove Ct., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 (828) 478-4063 Danze, Inc., Vince Bienek, 1234 Johnson Rd., Keller, TX 76248 (419) 791-4286 Danze, Inc., Thomas Montgomery, 21210 Old N. Church Rd., Frankfort, IL 60423 (815) 806-0257 Danze, Inc., Tom Crawford, 799 Golf Crest Dr., Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 966-7609 Fine furnishings for the kitchen and bath: furnituregrade vanities, high performance toilets, pedestal and vessel sinks, premium faucets w/matching bath accessories, luxury shower systems, low-flow faucets/showerheads. DDi System, LLC 75 Glen Rd., Ste. 204, Sandy Hook, CT 06482 (203) 364-1200 Fax: (203) 364-1400 [email protected] www.ddisystem.com DDi System’s Inform 2007 is an innovative, easy to use Windows ERP solution designed specifically for PHCP and HVAC/R distributors. Decorative Product Source 1 Coates Dr., Ste. 5, Goshen, NY 10924 (845) 294-4373 Fax: (845) 294-3969 www.dpsource.com SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 20 & 158 www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 63 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS DecoShield Systems Inc. 272 S.W. 12th Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (800) 873-0894 Fax: (800) 585-3894 [email protected] www.decoshield.com Linda Camm, Pres.; Wayne Dott, Mktg. Mgr. UL/ULC listed modular cover/support systems for sprinkler piping, plumbing, HVAC, hydronics, cable, conduit and tubing. Delta P Systems Inc. 3 E. Tower Cir., Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386) 236-0950 Fax: (386) 236-0955 [email protected] www.deltapsystems.com Dexter + Chaney 9700 Lake City Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115 (800) 875-1400 Fax: (206) 367-9613 [email protected] www.dexterchaney.com Spectrum Construction Software. Diversified Heat Transfer Inc. 1710 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385 (718) 386-6666; (800) 221-1522 Fax: (718) 386-7809 [email protected] www.dhtnet.com James Colwell, Sales Mgr. Tankless coils, HVAC coils, oil preheaters, heat exchangers, tube bundles, pool heaters, indirect water heaters, and storage boosters. www.domesticpump.com John Spuller, Prod. Mgr.; Steve Almgreen, Prod. Spec. Condensate transfer equipment for low and high pressure steam systems; condensate pumps, receivers, boiler feed units. Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc. 810 Saturn St., Ste. 21, Jupiter, FL 33477 (888) 443-7937 Fax: (800) 308-9345 [email protected] www.dryerbox.com or www.dryer-ell.com In-O-Vate Technologies, James Ortiz, Dir. Dist., Jupiter, FL (888) 443-7937 (800) 308-9345 Dryer vent hose receptacle, dryer box, 90 degree long turn dryer duct elbow, lint alert mechanical pressure sensor. Dynatech P.O. Box 1589, 161 Reaser Ct., Elyria, OH 44035 (800) 446-9001; (440) 365-1774 Fax: (440) 365-1717 [email protected] www.dynatech-diamond.com Wet and dry drilling diamond core bits and drilling equipment, diamond saw blades and sawing equipment, pumps, generators. ECR International, Pennco P.O. Box 4729, Utica, NY 13504 (315) 797-1310 Fax: (315) 797-3762 [email protected] Cast iron boilers for water and steam, gas-fired and oilfired for residential and light commercial installations ECR International, Argo Technology 2201 Dwyer Ave., Utica, NY 13501 (315) 797-1310 Fax: (315) 797-3762 [email protected] www.argocontrols.com Hydronic controls, and electric boilers. Diversified Plastics Industries LLC P.O. Box 1612, 1606 W. Timber Dr., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918) 245-0770; (800) 245-2597 Fax: (918) 245-0775 [email protected] www.divplastics.com Larry Hiner, V.P.-Sales/Mktg. Plastic access panels, access doors and access covers. DK Heating Systems 587 N. 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Austin Ave., Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 966-3700 Fax: (847) 966-9052 64 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 ECR International, Ultimate 2201 Dwyer Ave.; P.O. Box 4729, Utica, NY 13504 (315) 797-1310 Fax: (315) 797-3762 [email protected] www.ecrinternational.com Cast iron boilers for water; gas-fired and oil-fired for residential EGS/EasyHeat, EGS Electrial Group 2 Connecticut S. Dr., East Granby, CT 06026 (877) 656-6331; (860) 653-1604 Fax: (860) 653-4938; (888) 600-6692 www.easyheat.com Andy Cowell, Sales Mgr. Cons. Prod. Winter freeze protection products, snow and ice melting, radiant floor warming. Electric Eel Manufacturing Co., Inc. 501 W. Leffel Ln., Springfield, OH 45501 (800) 833-1212 Fax: (937) 323-3767 [email protected] www.electriceel.com Mark Speranza; Tom Hale; Mark Wertz Sewer and drain cleaning equipment; complete line of gas, high pressure water, electric, and manual powered models to clean 1”-14” dia. lines to 500 feet. Complete line of pipeline inspection cameras. The industry leader in quality, service, and support since 1939. Electro Plastics Inc., dba STEP Warmfloor 4406 St. Vincent Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119 (314) 781-2121; (877) 783-7832 Fax: (314) 781-2131; (877) 781-1982 [email protected] www.warmfloor.com Monica Irgens; Stephan Irgens STEP Warmfloor is a thin, flexible, low-voltage (24V) electro plastic element. This self-regulating heating element is energy efficient and cannot overheat. Easy to install, cut to size on jobsite, ideal for total heating or floor warming under any floorcovering. ECR International, Dunkirk Boilers 85 Middle Rd., Dunkirk, NY 14048 (716) 366-5500 Fax: (716) 366-1209 [email protected] www.dunkirk.com Cast iron and cast aluminum boilers for water and steam; gas-fired and oil-fired for residential and light commercial installations; indirect water heaters. Electro-Matic Products Co. 2235 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL 60639-3487 (773) 235-4010 Fax: (773) 235-7317 [email protected] em-chicago.com Eric English, Mgr. Mktg.; Vince Sanello, V.P. Sales Electro-Matic Products Co., Eric English, 2235 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL 60639-3487 (773) 235-4010 Electro-Matic Products Co., Vince Sanello, 2235 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL 60639-3487 (773) 235-4010 Sump pump battery control systems Standby sump pump controllers Backup power systems for sump pumps ECR International, Utica Boilers 2201 Dwyer Ave., Utica, NY 13501 (315) 797-1310 Fax: (315) 797-3762 [email protected] www.uticaboilers.com Cast iron boilers for water & steam. High efficiency cast aluminum condensing boilers. Indirect water heaters. Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. 2222 Camden Ct., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 572-3192 Fax: (630) 574-4509 www.elkayusa.com Elkay’s Plumbing Products Division is the professional’s choice for sinks, faucets, custom stainless steel countertops, water coolers, drinking fountains and chillers. Eemax Inc. 353 Christan St., Oxford, CT 06478 (203) 267-7890 Fax: (203) 267-7975 www.eemax.com Electric tankless water heaters, 2.4 kw to 126 kw, and electric minitank water heaters. Ideal for commercial, industrial and residential applications. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 40 Energy Kinetics System 2000 51 Molasses Hill Rd., Lebanon, NJ 08833 (800) 323-2066 Fax: (800) 735-2068 [email protected] MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS www.energykinetics.com Roger Marran, V.P.; Mark Young, Tech. Support/ Training Integrated low mass heat/hot water systems for retrofit, new construction, electric conversion, side wall or chimney venting, oil, propane or natural gas, hydro-air. Engineered Brass Co. 9230 Gage St., Franklin Park, IL 60131 (847) 928-1045 Fax: (847) 678-6817 [email protected] www.justmfg.com Dya Bono; Bruce Keclik, Chief Engr. Environmental Technology, Inc. 1850 N. Sheridan St., South Bend, IN 46628 (574) 233-1202; (800) 234-4239 Fax: (574) 233-2152; (888) 234-4238 [email protected] or [email protected] www.networketi.com Gutter ice and snow melt controls. Floor warming thermostats for both hydronic & electric heaters, as well as freeze protection thermostats. ERICO 34600 Solon Rd., Solon, OH 44139 (800) 333-0852 Fax: (800) 677-5403 www.erico.com ERICO manufactures CADDY Mechanical hangers, fasteners and support products for plumbing, HVAC, fire protection (sprinklers) and seismic systems. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 135 Falcon Stainless, Inc. 11750 Roscoe Blvd., Unit #1, Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 767-3569 Fax: (818) 768-8533 [email protected] www.falconstainless.com Gray R. Pender, Owner/Pres.; Melanie Wolff, Dir.Sales/V.P. Sales Rep. Management, Donn Daggett, 11750 Roscoe Blvd #1, Sun Valley, CA 91352 (775) 846-1268 Stainless steel corrugated water connectors, commercial, residentia and industrial. Strongest, Most flexible, flows the most water. Lifetime warranty from 3/8” to 2” ID for all your water flowing needs. Industry leader since 1981 FastEST Inc. 555 N. Woodlawn, #1-275, Wichita, KS 67208 (800) 828-7108 Fax: (316) 618-1064 [email protected] www.fastest-inc.com FastPipe and FastDUCT estimating software for commercial and residential plumbing, mechanical, sheet metal and piping contractors. Felker Brothers Corp. 22 N. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449 (800) 826-2304 Fax: (715) 387-6837 [email protected] www.felkerbrothers.com Randy Krogman, Sales Mgr.-Piping Prod. Div.; Chris Golden, Bus. Seg. Mgr.; Jeff Wefel, Bus. Seg. Mgr.; Tom Henke, Pres.; Keith Boernke, Sales Mgr.Fabrication Div. Stainless steel pipe, tube, fittings, and accessories. Fike 704 S.W. 10th St., Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 229-3405 Fax: (816) 229-4615 [email protected] or [email protected] www.fike.com Jim Morgan, Dir. of Mktg.; Barbara Sheehan, Mktg. Comm. Mgr. Clean agent, CO2, watermist fire suppression systems, analog/addressable and conventional fire detection systems, safety relief valves. Fire Equipment Manufacturers Association Inc. 1300 Summer Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 241-7333 Fax: (216) 241-0105 www.femalifesafety.org Trade Association Fire-End and Croker Corp., Croker 7 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 (914) 592-3640 Fax: (914) 592-3892 [email protected] www.croker.com Larry Kaplan, V.P. Sales Fire protection equipment including standpipe system components such as fire hose cabinets, hose valves, siamese connections, pressure reducing valves and roof manifolds. Flexcon Industries 300 Pond St., P.O. Box 782, Randolph, MA 02368 (781) 986-2424 Fax: (781) 986-2029 [email protected] or [email protected] www.flexconind.com Thomas J. Swan, C.E.O.; George Simas, Pres./ C.O.O.; Gerard Duggan, V.P. Sales/Mktg.; Sam Williams, Dist. Sales Mgr.; Wind Evans, Dir.-Mktg/ Bus. Devel. Heating expansion, thermal, and well tanks, pressure booster, indirect water heaters. FlexHead Industries Inc. 56 Lowland St., Holliston, MA 01746 (800) 829-6975 Fax: (508) 893-6020 [email protected] www.flexhead.com Mike Dooley, Natl. Sales Mgr.; Timothy Robinson, Sales Mgr.; Peter MacDonald, V.P.; Norman MacDonald III, Pres. Flexible fire sprinkler connections for use in suspended ceilings, sheetrock ceilings, clean-room ceilings, ductwork systems, and institutional concrete wall penetrations. Flood Master Inc. 63 Main St., Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (914) 693-2720; (888) 771-4929 Fax: (914) 693-1025 [email protected] www.floodmaster.com Shut off valves, water feed alarm, braided steel hose with ball valve connectors-water feed with 1/4 turn ball valve. Floor Heat Co. 3120 Spanish Oak Dr., Lansing, MI 48911 (888) 265-5455; (517) 272-4441 Fax: (517) 272-4454 [email protected] www.floorheatcompany.com Mark Cornell, Sales Engrg. Radiant floor heating system. Manufacturer of the EasyFloor System and EasyPanel - pre-assembled hydronic distribution panels. FlowGuard Gold Pipe & Fittings 9911 Brecksville Rd., Cleveland, OH 44141-3247 (888) 234-2436 Fax: (216) 447-5750 [email protected] www.flowguardgold.com Hot/cold CPVC pipe & fittings for water distribution plumbing systems. Fluidmaster Inc. 30800 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-1516 (949) 728-2000 Fax: (949) 728-2805 www.fluidmaster.com Toilet tank repair parts, fill valves, flush valves and flappers, water supply connectors, tank levers, bowl gaskets, bowl cleaners, and access panels. Flushmate, A Div. of Sloan Valve Co. 10500 Seymour Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60103 (847) 671-4300; (800) 580-7141 Fax: (847) 671-4611 [email protected] www.flushmate.com Paul DeBoo, Sales Mgr.; Scott Riggs, Tech. Support; Ryan VanDen Heuvel, Prod. Spec Pressure assist flushing technology for toilets, use water line pressure for source of energy to provide one flush performance. Tank used in pressure assisted, 1.6 gpf or 1.0 gpf toilets which operate under pressure, not gravity, automated flushing systems. Freedom Plastics Inc. P.O. Box 1488, Janesville, WI 53547-1488 (608) 754-2710; (800) 356-9432 Fax: (608) 754-6134 [email protected] www.freedomplastics.com Manufacturer of PVC pipe, molded and fabricated fittings, custom fabrications, and PVC, CPVC filtration units for bag and cartridge media. Froet Industries, LLC 1741 Industrial Dr., P.O. Box 787, Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 626-7922 Fax: (815) 626-0702 [email protected] www.froetindustries.com Craig J. Froeter, Pres A.R. Burkholder Assoc. Inc., 1440 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CO 06070 (860) 651-5667 (860) 651-8725; Alliance, 2025-D Midway, Carrollton, TX 75006 (972) 432-0509 (972) 432-0358; Aquagreen Spec Sales, P.O. Box 388, 5291 Hickory Knoll Ln., Mt. Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-6162 Bull’s I Sales, Ismert Brothers, Inc., 3861 W. 95th St., P.O. Box 6197, Leawood, KS 66206 (800) 888-8391 E.J. Dwyer Co., 10910 Pump House Rd., Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 (240) 553-0112 (240) 5530135; K. Ross Co., P.O. Box 162, Kingston, MA 02364 (508) 747-4493 (508) 746-6678; Marsh & Moore, Inc., 3380 Agricultural Ctr. Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32092 (800) 821-9936 Meek/Beck & Assoc., Inc., 11875 Belden Ct., Livonia, MI 48150 (734) 458-2950 Mersch Budco & Assoc., Inc., 167 Constitution Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025 (650) 5669260 R.C. Frey & Assoc., Inc., 9263 Ravenna Rd., www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 65 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS Ste. A-10, P.O. Box 534, Twinsburg, OH 44087 (330) 425-2555 RCI Sales & Marketing, 2860 Mitthoeffer Pl., Indianapolis, IN 46229 (317) 899-7474 (317) 899-7464; RS Jones and Assoc., 1112 S.E. 130th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 828-1104 (360) 3263167; RepMasters, Inc, 6255 Dexter St., Commerce City, CO 80022 (800) 748-3200 Section XV, 399 Oak Glen Rd., Howell, NJ 07731 (732) 942-9444 (732) 942-9416 Specified Piping Systems Sales, LLC, 333 Silverado Pines Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123 (702) 241-5692 StreamKey, 10515 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 792-1221 (513) 792-1233; The Marketing Pro’s, 8711 E Pinnacle Peak, PMB 281, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (623) 582-6870 Tiernan & Assoc., Inc., P.O. Box 26455, Milwaukee, WI 53226 (262) 798-1228 W.D. Anderson, 56215 85th Cir., P.O. Box 27349, Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 592-8155 (402) 592-8166; WMS Sales, 9580 County Rd., P.O. Box 466, Clarence Center, NY 14032 (716) 741-9575 Roof Drains, Roof Drainage Products, Flow Sensor, Rainwater Harvesting Controller. Fujitsu General America 353 Rte. 46 W., Fairfield, NJ 07004 (973) 575-0380; (888) 888-3424 Fax: (973) 836-0429 [email protected] www.fujitsugeneral.com Roy Kuczera, V.P. Sales; Fred Elizondo, Central Reg. Sales Mgr. Halcyon mini-split air-conditioners and heat pumps. Gastite Div./Titeflex Corp. 603 Hendee St., P.O. Box 90054, Springfield, MA 01139 (413) 271-8272 Fax: (413) 739-7325 [email protected] www.gastite.com Carmin Lattell, V.P. Sales; Craig Barry, V.P.-Mktg. Leading manufacturer of corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) and fittings for natural gas and LP. GEA PHE Systems NA, Inc. 100 Gea Dr., York, PA 17406 (800) 774-0474; (717) 268-6200 Fax: (717) 268-6263 [email protected] www.geaphena.com or www.flatplate.com Tom Stayer, Appl. Engrg.; Barry Pack, Whslr. Sales Mgr. Brazed plate heat exchangers for hydronic and HVAC/R. General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. 1101 Thompson Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136 (412) 771-6300; (800) 245-6200 Fax: (412) 771-2771 [email protected] www.drainbrain.com Andy Zelazny, Nat’l Sales Mgr.; Dave Dunbar, Cust. Serv. Mgr. Sewer and drain cleaning equipment for 1-1/4” to 66 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 10” lines, including high pressure water jets, pipe inspection/location systems, water leak locators, and pipe freeze kits. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3 Genova Products Inc. 7034 E. Court St., P.O. Box 309, Davison, MI 48423-0309 (810) 744-4500 Fax: (810) 744-1653 [email protected] www.genovaproducts.com R. M. Williams, Chmn.; Dwight Vansteenkiste, Pres.; Jeanette Kellogg, Sales/Mktg. V.P.; Revay Sweet, Telemarketing Mgr. Tubular products; drain, waste, vent-PVC; insert fittings-nylon, steel, PVC; sewer and drain-PVC, styrene; hot and cold water supply-CPVC, pressure pipe and fittings-drain waste vent. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC 2500 International Pkwy., Woodridge, IL 60517 (630) 754-0278 Fax: (630) 754-1430 [email protected] www.gerberonline.com Michael E. Werner, Pres./C.E.O.; Joe Sell, Sales Admin. V.P.; Jeffery Pratt, V.P. Sales; Kevin McJoynt, Dir. Mktg. Vitreous china plumbing fixtures and chrome plated/special finish faucets/fittings for residential, commercial, institutional and hospitality markets. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47 Gerlin, Inc. 170 Tubeway Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60190 (630) 690-7000 Fax: (630) 690-9701 GF Piping Systems 2882 Dow Ave., Tustin, CA 92780-7258 (714) 731-8800; (800) 854-4090 Fax: (714) 731-6201 [email protected] www.gfpiping.com GF provides high-quality piping systems products, including plastic pipe/fittings, valves, actuators, rotameters, heat exchangers, secondary containment, flow monitoring/process control instrumentation. Glentronics Inc. 640 Heathrow Dr., Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (847) 415-6400 Fax: (847) 415-6410 [email protected] www.stopflooding.com Alan Schulman, Pres.; Jerry Morris, Nat’l Sales Mgr. Cullen Associates, Craig Snyder, 10 Memorial Dr., Neptune, NJ 07753 (732) 988-9600 Harry Eklof & Associates, Rick Coster, 1272 N. Church ST, Moorestown, NJ 08057 (888) 279-9801 Harry Eklof & Associates, Steven Price, 3001 Impala Place, Richmond, VA 23228 (804) 266-0079 Harry Eklof & Associates, Geoff Chambers, 3401 Pennsy Dr., Landover, MD 20785 (301) 772-1700 JC Sunshines Sales, Jim Caton,Bruce Johnson, 3800 Main St., Grandview, MO 64030 (816) 941-9773 (816) 9419771; White Sales Co., Buck Stultz, 470 Waterbury Dr., Berea, OH 44017 (440) 891-1180 (440) 8911164; White Sales Co., George White, 7720 Fox Trail Ln., Cincinnati, OH 45255 (513) 474-1948 (513) 474-2035 PHCC Pro Series Pumps offers energy efficient low amp AC submersible pumps, battery backup sump pumps, dual float switches and controllers, batteries, water alarms, industrial grade for residential market. visit www.stopflooding.com for all specifics. Global Flow Technologies 10600 Corporate Dr., Stafford, TX 77477 (281) 565-1010; (800) 231-3530 Fax: (281) 565-3171 [email protected] www.globalflowtech.com Steve Twellman, Pres./C.E.O.; Michael O’Quinn, V.P. Sales, U.S.; Maury Mills, V.P. Intl. Sales; Bryan Leavitt, V.P. Oper. DSI cast, forged and stainless steel gate, globe, and check valves, PBV trunnion and floating ball valves, PBV check valve, ABI Butterfly valves and quadrant ball & butterfly valves and actuators. Gorton Heating Corp. 546 South Ave. E., Cranford, NJ 07016 (908) 276-1323 Fax: (908) 272-5881 [email protected] www.gorton-valves.com Radiator valves for steam systems and hot water systems. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 22 Goss Inc. 1511 Wm. Flynn Hwy., Glenshaw, PA 15116 (412) 486-6100; (800) FOR-GOSS Fax: (412) 486-6844 www.gossonline.com Calvin J. Goss, V.P.; Ken Goss, V.P. A wide selection of soldering, brazing, welding, heating torches and related accessories. Goulds Pumps 2881 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (315) 568-2811 Fax: (315) 568-7644 www.goulds.com Greg Hogan, Wastewater Product Mgr.; Brian Cook, Water Product Mgr. A full line of pumps for the wastewater, commercial and residental water systems industries. Grand Hall USA Inc., Eternal Hybrid Water Heater 3838 W. Miller Rd., Garland, TX 75041 (877) 934-7455 Fax: (972) 279-8440 [email protected] www.eternalwaterheater.com Paul Home, Prod. Devel. Mgr. Diversified Sales Group, Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 776-9535 (317) 776-9536; Five Star Marketing, Buckley, WA 98321 (360) 897-2870 (425) 501-2858; Foster Companies, Livermore, CA 64551 (925) 443-4300 (925) 443-4301; K.L. McCOY & ASSOCIATES, INC., Detroit, MI 48224-0077 (313) 882-9565 (313) 882-8492; Marplat Company, Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 333-9292 x266 (516) 333-9446; O’Connor Sales, Inc., Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 403-3848 (562) 403-3858; S&S Sales, MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 223-5892 (205) 980-0505; Smith & Stevenson, Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 525-3388 (704) 527-0539; Spotswood Associates, Inc., Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 447-1227 (770) 263-6899; Sustainable Solutions International, Burnaby, BC V3N 5E7 Canada (604) 430-2020 TRI-REP SALES, INC., Spring, TX 77380-1969 (281) 362-7515 (281) 362-7516 Hybrid water heating system engineered to outperform all other water heaters on the market. Combines the best of tank and tankless technology. Great Lakes International Inc. 1905 Kearney Ave., Racine, WI 53403 (262) 634-2386 Fax: (262) 634-6259 [email protected] www.greatlakesintl.com Manufacturer of “Reo-Pure” water treatment equipment, and distributor of related water treatment accessories and components. Green Turtle Americas Ltd. 201 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1475, Charlotte, NC 28202 (877) 428-8187 Fax: (704) 295-1734 [email protected] www.greenturtletech.com Oil, grease and solids separators engineered to meet local effluent regulations. Grice Engineering, Inc., The Soffi-Steel System 121 E. Burbank Ave., P.O. Box 8037, Janesville, WI 53546 (800) 800-3213; (608) 757-1335 Fax: (608) 757-1452 [email protected] or [email protected] www.soffisteel.com Allen Stowers, Contract Sales; Jack Grice , Pres. Custom-fitted interior soffit used to conceal any exposed plumbing, hydronic piping and all other mechanicals. Group Thermo, Inc. 1290 Famularo Dr., S. Plainfield, NJ 07080 (908) 757-8955 Fax: (908) 757-1153 [email protected] www.ergomax.com Adam Duch, Pres. Heat Exchangers with thermal storage for heating domestic water. For use with boilers, solar and geothermal systems. BTU input from 100,000 to 1,000,000 btu/hr. and output up to 1800 gph. Grundfos Pumps Corp. 17100 W. 118th Terrace, Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 227-3400 Fax: (913) 227-3506 www.grundfos.us Energy efficient hydronic system and chilled water circulators; centrifugal and submersible pumps for residential, industrial, and agricultural uses; environmental sampling and dosing pumps; sump, sewage and effluent pumps. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9 GSW Water Heating Co. 599 Hill St. W., Fergus, ON N1M 2X1 CANADA (519) 843-1610 Fax: (519) 787-5500 [email protected] www.gsw-wh.com Water heaters (residential and commercial; gas, electric, and oil; tank and tankless; indirect) and accessories. Guardian Equipment 1140 N. Branch St., Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 447-8100 Fax: (312) 447-8101 [email protected] www.gesafety.com Carsten Birch, V.P.; Ted McKiernan, E. Reg. Sales Mgr.; Eric Isenbarger, S. Reg. Sales Mgr.; Mike Adkins, W. Reg. Sales Mgr.; Anthony Ceresa, MW Reg. Sales Mgr. Emergency eye wash and shower technology. Hackney/Divison SVC 400 Hackney Ave., Washington, NC 27889-0880 (800) 763-0700 Fax: (252) 975-8340 [email protected] www.hackneyservice.com Kathy Godley, Cust. Serv.; Linda Mann, Cust. Serv. Manufacturer of all aluminum service bodies for plumbing and HVAC contractors as well as interior shelving and bin kits for existing bodies. Halsey Taylor 2222 Camden Ct., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 574-3500 Fax: (630) 574-3503 [email protected] www.halseytaylor.com Water coolers and drinking fountains. Hammond Valve 16550 W. Stratton Dr., New Berlin, WI 53151-7301 (262) 432-2702 Fax: (262) 432-2703 [email protected] www.hammondvalve.com Thomas LaGuardia, V.P. Mktg.; Ricky Seward, V.P. Sales Valves. Hansgrohe Inc. 1490 Bluegrass Lakes Pkwy., Ste. 200, Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 360-9880 Fax: (770) 360-9887 [email protected] www.hansgrohe-usa.com Showerheads, handshowers, showerpanels, shower systems, bathroom and kitchen faucets. Harmsco Consumer Products 7169 N. 49th Terr., P.O. Box 14066, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 848-9628 Fax: (561) 845-2474 [email protected] www.harmsco.com Mike Dower, Dir.-Sales/Mktg. Don Myers, OK, TX LA, AR, Matt McCloskay, CA, NV, AZ, HI, Peter Auchinclass, MD, PA, VA WV, Therea Spencer, AK, ID, OR, UT, WA, MT, Haws Corp. 1455 Kleppe Ln., Sparks, NV 89431 (775) 359-4712 Fax: (775) 359-7424 [email protected] www.hawsco.com Drinking fountains, electric water coolers, emergency drench showers and eyewashes. Hayward Flow Control Systems One Hayward Industrial Dr., Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 712-9900; (888) HAY-INDL Fax: (336) 712-9935 [email protected] or [email protected] www.haywardflowcontrol.com Flow control products including plastic ball valves, check valves, butterfly valves and a complete line of actuation products. Also includes line of plastic centrifugal and mag-drive pumps. Heat Controller Inc. 1900 Wellworth Ave., Jackson, MI 49203 (517) 787-2100 Fax: (517) 787-9341 [email protected] www.heatcontroller.com or www.comfort-aire.com Don Peck, CEO and President; Mike Delwiche, Sales Mgr., Room Air Prod.; Lou Rasmussen, V.P. Sales; LeeAnne Perkins, Advertising; R. Sycks, Sales Mgr., Central/Commercial; Jerry Troke, V.P. Marketing Manufacturer of residential and commerical air conditioning, heating and dehumidification equipment ranging from 1/2 ton to 20 tons. Heat Transfer Products, Inc. 120 Braley Rd., P.O. Box 429, E. Freetown, MA 02717 (508) 763-8071 Fax: (508) 763-3769 [email protected] www.htproducts.com John Sawyer, Tech. Training/Serv. Mgr.; Steve Wilson, Sales/Mktg. Mgr. High efficiency water heaters - boilers - residential and commercial, indirect fired water heaters, storage tanks, pool heaters, and solar. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 19 Heat-Timer Corp. 20 New Dutch Ln., Fairfield, NJ 07004 (973) 575-4004 Fax: (973) 575-4052 [email protected] www.heat-timer.com Vincent Clerico, V.P.-Sales/Mktg.; Anthony Richiusa, Inside Tech. Mgr.; Edward Edelman, Reg. Sales Mgr.-New York; Philip Burg, Reg. Sales Mgr.S.E./Midwest; Ray Boehm, Reg. Sales Mgr.-New England Boiler, sequencing, digital set point controls; motorized and tempering valves; steam air vents; radiant and snow melt controls. HeatLink Group, Inc. 4603 E-13 St. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6M3 CANADA (800) 661-5332 Fax: (403) 250-1155 www.heatlinkgroup.com Ed VanPutten, E. U.S.A. Reg. Mgr.; Tee Giordani, W. U.S.A. Reg. Mgr.; Troy Timmer, Coord./Inside Sales; Rudy Feddema, Inside Sales; Byron Stadnyk, Tech. Sales; Dale Harrison, Canadian Natl. Sales Mgr. C&C Marketing, Marty Klucka, 61 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin, NY 13732 (607) 625-5540 E.W. Leonard, Inc., Moodus, CT (860) 873-8691 (860) 873-8693; Flow Products, Tempe, AZ (602) 470-8535 www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 67 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS (602) 470-8105; MASA Inc., Tinley Park, IL (815) 725-7154 (815) 725-7156; Maples Sales and Service, Inc., Denver, CO (303) 371-1800 (303) 371-1808; Norman S. Wright, Elton Yuen, 99A South Hill Dr., Brisbane, CA 94005 (415) 467-7600 Raley Brothers, Inc., Dave Raley, 1210 Hamilton NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 742-0152 Rep-Line Sales, Bill Cochrane, 698 E. Smithfield St., Greenock, PA 15047 (412) 751-2700 Rocky Mountain Agency, Lolo, MT (406) 273-2075 (406) 273-2088; Rocky Mountain Agency, Boise, ID (208) 890-0601 (208) 367-9085; Rocky Mountain Agency, Salt Lake City, UT (801) 972-2045 (801) 972-2055; SFE Enterprises, Belton, MO (816) 322-2206 (816) 3225560; Specified Design Consultants, Mike Anderson, 2404 - E Glenwood Dr., Des Moines, IA 50320 (866) 483-6650 W.I. Associates, Inc, Peter Iannelli, 112 Edgewater Dr., Boyertown, PA 19512 (610) 6894017 Wallace Eannace Associates, Inc., Plainview, NY (516) 454-9300 (516) 454-9307; Wallace Eannace Associates, Inc., Franklin Lakes, NJ (201) 891-9550 (201) 891-4298; Wise Energy Equipment Solutions, Inc., Saint Paul, MN (651) 642-5507 (651) 642-5526 Hydronic radiant floor heating system supplier, potable water distribution system supplier. Heliodyne, Inc. 4910 Seaport Ave., Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 237-9614 Fax: (510) 237-7018 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15 Hendrickson Bros. 2931 Rimpau Ave., Corona, CA 92881-3625 (951) 737-6822 Fax: (951) 737-9151 [email protected] www.hendricksonbros.com Don Hendrickson, Pres. Manufacturer of pressure regulators, flow controls, and hose vacuum breakers. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. 111 South St., Passaic, NJ 07055-9100 (973) 778-5000; (800) 221-9330 Fax: (973) 777-4115 [email protected] www.herchem.com Solders, fluxes, boiler stopleaks, cutting penetrating oils, brushes, threaded pipe sealants, boiler cleaners, paints, drain and waste cleaners, antifreeze, plastic pipe cements, rust remover, putty, epoxy and caulk, soot destroyers, toilet bolts, wax rings, root destroyers, pre-moistened hand cleaning towels, other hand cleaners. Hico Group 931 W. 19th St., Chicago, IL 60608 (800) 441-4426 Fax: (312) 733-4220 www.hicogroup.com Ball Valves - Brass and PVC, Plumbing Specialties, Washerless Faucets, Pump Basins, Check Valves, C.P. Tubular Products, Ceramic Disc Faucets, C.I. Specialties, Brass Pipe Fittings, Brass Pipe Nipples, Hand Held Showers, Hand Held Shower Accessories, Pipe Repair Clamps. Highland Tank One Highland Rd., Stoystown, PA 15563-0338 (814) 893-5701 Fax: (814) 893-6126 [email protected] www.highlandtank.com Highland Tank, 2225 Chestnut St., Lebanon, PA 17042-2504 (717) 664-0631 Highland Tank, 2700 Patterson St., Greensboro, NC 27404-2317 68 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Highland Tank, 4535 Elizabethtown Rd., Manheim, PA 17545-9410 (717) 664-0600 Highland Tank, 958 19th St., Watervliet, NY 12189-1752 Lowe Engineering, 1510 Stoystown Rd., Friedens, PA 15541-7401 (814) 443-6800 Automatic and passive grease interceptors, oil/water separators. Aboveground and underground storage tanks, pressure vessels and lube tanks. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC 190 Carpenter Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (877) 319-3757; (847) 850-7070 Fax: (847) 850-7080 www.homewerksww.com Jeff Pischke, V.P.-Sales Kitchen, lavatory & utility faucets; bath accessories; shower heads & systems; bath fans; brass & plastic plumbing valves and fittings; copper tube; PEX crimpers; push-fit fittings; thermostats, vents & registers. HotLine Inc. 550 E. Agate, P.O. Box 1999, Granby, CO 80446 (970) 887-2980; (877) 881-2980 Fax: (970) 887-3190 [email protected] www.nofrozenpipes.com HotLine Inc., Blair Corder, Hotline is a safe low voltage in water and sewer pipe freeze protection device. Houzer Inc. 26 Van Dyke Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (800) 880-3639 Fax: (877) 880-3654 [email protected] www.houzersink.com Premium designer of stainless steel sinks and accessories. SpecPlus edges, T304, MegaShield insulated, lifetime warranty. Two warehouses serving the U.S. Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE 2560 Progress St., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 744-6944; (800) 321-0316 Fax: (760) 744-0507 [email protected] www.holdrite.com Pipe positioning and alignment brackets provide a quick, professional and economical method for securing pipes and water supply stub-outs in both residential and commercial applications. Hydrolevel Co. 83 Water St., New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 776-0473 Fax: (203) 773-1019 [email protected] www.hydrolevel.com Low water cut offs, boiler water feeders, liquid level controls, flow switches. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 99 Hydronic Alternatives 288 Verge St., Springfield, MA 01129 (413) 543-8733 Fax: (413) 543-8737 [email protected] www.hydronicalternatives.com Hydronic heating radiators, base board and radiant panel; radiator fittings and valves; steel panel radiators, towel warmers, towel rails, flat steel panel radiators. Radiant heating systems, snow melting systems, underfloor heating systems. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 129 Hydrotherm 260 N. Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 564-5515 Fax: (413) 568-9613 www.hydrothermkn.com George Carney, Natl. Sales Mgr.; Tim Markel, Dir.Sales; Mark Harrington, V.P.-Boilers; Lynda Gage, Adv. Mgr.; Steve Schwaber, Sr. V.P. Distributor Prod. Boilers, hydronic heating systems. IDEAL, A Tomkins Co. 3200 Parker Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-1000; (800) 221-0100 Fax: (904) 825-1121 [email protected] www.idealclamps.com Joe Lamberti, Nat’l Sales Mgr., Special Markets Hose clamps, hose couplings. In-Sink-Erator, Div. of Emerson Electric Co. 4700 21st St., Racine, WI 53406 (262) 554-5432; (800) 558-5712 Fax: (262) 554-3639 www.insinkerator.com Residential and commercial food waste disposers and hot water dispensers for domestic and international markets. SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 16 &17 Infloor Heating Systems 117 E. Arkansas, P.O. Box 5283, Buena Vista, CO 81211 (719) 395-3400; (800) 588-4470 Fax: (719) 395-3555 [email protected] www.infloor.com Barb Billings Infloor Sales and Service, Buena Vista, CO (800) 588-4470 Infloor Southeast, Charleston, NC (800) 588-4470 Kress & Associates, Jay Kress, Greenwood, IN 46143-7975 (800) 588-4470 Ravins Company, Hillsboro, OR (800) 588-4470 Walters Climate, Kenny Meyer, New Hope, MN 55427 (800) 5884470 Hot water and electric radiant heating systems for residential, industrial, commercial and snowmelt. Complete solar product line for hydronic heating. Infor Global Solutions 13560 Morris Rd., Ste. 4100, Alpharetta, GA 30004 (800) 260-2640 [email protected] www.infor.com Insparisk 66-00 Horace Harding Exp., Ste 306, Maspeth, NY 11378 (888) 464-6772 Fax: (888) 510-8974 [email protected] www.insparisk.com Stephen Kleva, C.E.O.; Robert Ognjenovic, V.P.Mktg. Safety inspection software for boilers, elevators, fire detection/suppression systems, building facades, HVAC equipment and eletrical panels that manages inspections, client data, electronic filing and provides online access to information. Insul-Tect Products 1028 Clegg Ct., Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 766-9405 Fax: (707) 766-8253 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS [email protected] www.mvgmoldedproducts.com Insul-Tect Products, Michael Gianandrea, 1028 Clegg Ct., Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 766-9405 ADA compliant bathroom pipe covers. Insulation Solutions Inc., Affil. Of Meyer Enterprises 401 Truck Haven Rd., East Peoria, IL 61611 (309) 698-0062 Fax: (309) 698-0065 [email protected] www.insulationsolutions.com Chad Whittington, Sales Assoc. Radiant heating accessories, insulating accessories, vapor and moisture barriers, house wrap, radiant barriers, reflective insulation, under-slab insulation, concrete curing Intac International, Inc. P.O. Box 446, Burlington, MA 01803 (800) 724-7899 Fax: (781) 272-7030 [email protected] www.wintacpro.com Terry Ward, Sales Mgr. All-in-one business management software for plumbing and HVAC/R contractors. IPEX 2441 Royal Windsor Dr., Mississauga, ON L5J 4C7 CANADA (800) 463-9572 Fax: (905) 403-9195 [email protected] or [email protected] www.ipexamerica.com IPEX, Jim Somers, 2441 Royal Windsor Dr., Mississauga, ON L5J4C7 Canada (800) 463-9572 IPEX, Chuck Waters, 9940 E. 47th Ave., Denver, CO 80238 (800) 473-9808 Industrial, electrical, municipal, plumbing plastic pipe and fittings systems Thermoplastic piping systems for the industrial, electrical, municipal and mechanical markets. Irwin Industrial Tools 8935 North Pointe Executive Dr., Huntersville, NC 28078 (800) 866-5740 Fax: (800) 866-5742 [email protected] or [email protected] www.irwin.com or http://www.irwin.com/irwin/ consumer/jhtml/wheretobuy.jhtml Kenny Sparr, Inside Sales/E-Commerce Mgr.; Vickie McFadden,CTSM, Trade Show Coord.; Melissa Gambrill, PR Mgr. Pliers, Wrenches, Wood Boring Bits, Recip Blades, Hole Saws, Hand Tools, Power Tool Accessories, Torches and Gas, Tool Storage. ITT Corp. 8200 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 966-3700 Fax: (847) 965-8379 [email protected] www.bellgossett.com IVAR North Amercia Ltd. 214 Townsend St., Sydney, NS B1P 5E6 CANADA (902) 564-5433 Fax: (902) 539-1937 [email protected] www.ivar-na.com John MacDonald, Gen. Mgr.; Allison Smith, Mktg./ Admin.; Steve Manley, Eng. Custom-built hydronic heat distribution systems for residential and light commercial applications. Hydronic heating controls, brass heating components. John Guest USA Inc. 180 Passaic Ave., Fairfield, NJ 07004 (973) 808-5600 Fax: (973) 808-2098 [email protected] www.johnguest.com Push-in fittings, valves, pipe. Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. 5520 McDermott Dr., Berkeley, IL 60163-1203 (708) 449-7050 Fax: (708) 449-0042 [email protected] www.johnsonrollforming.com Jim Chichowski, Sales; Brad Johnson, V.P.; Don Ebbinghaus, Sales Roll Formed Metal: towel bars, cable trays, shower & closet rods, frames, rings, clamp rings, lavatory legs, channels, railings, shade rollers, special shaped copper tubing for radiant floor heating, heat transfer plates, open seam & lock seam tubing, slats, tracks, slides, panels, din-rails, wireways, rack members, busduct, mouldings, flashings and more. Jomar International 7243 Miller Dr., Warren, MI 48092 (800) 325-5690 Fax: (800) 628-4194 www.jomar.com Paul Craig, Pres.; Dan Blake, V.P.; Brian Graves, Mktg. Mgr. Brass carbon & stainless steel ball valves, butterfly valves, PVC valves, automation, medical gas, thread sealants, basket strainers, dielectric unions, towel warmers. Just Manufacturing Co. 9233 King St., Franklin Park, IL 60131 (847) 678-5150 Fax: (847) 678-6817 [email protected] www.justmfg.com Bruce Keclik, Chief Engr.; Dya Bono, Mktg. Asst. Sinks, drains and faucets. KBI, King Bros. Industries 29101 The Old Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (800) 325-9468 Fax: (661) 257-4320 [email protected] www.kbico.com Mark King, V.P.-Sales/Mktg.; Jennifer Sanchez, Nat’l. Sales Mgr. Valves, Transition Fittings, CPVC, PVC. The Keeney Manufacturing Co. 1170 Main St., Newington, CT 06111 (800) 243-0526; (860) 666-3342 Fax: (860) 665-0374 www.upt.com Ned Atkins, V.P.-Comm. Sales; Chris Jeffers, V.P.Mktg.; Lucy DiNardi, Cust. Serv. Mgr. Tubular brass and plastic, specialties, repair products, bath safety, strainers, water supplies, quarter turn valves, stainless steel connectors. Kissler & Co. Inc. 770 Central Blvd., Carlstadt, NJ 07072 (201) 896-9600 Fax: (201) 896-9190 [email protected] www.kissler.com Drainage products, faucets/fixtures, kitchen and bath hardware, sinks, toilets/bidets/toilet seats. Klein Tools 450 Bond St., Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (847) 821-5500; (800) 553-4676 Fax: (847) 821-1011 [email protected] www.kleintools.com Klein Tools is a leading U.S. manufacturer of professional hand tools and occupational protective equipment. Klo-Shure Co. P.O. Box 797, Royal Oak, MI 48068-0797 (248) 373-6250 Fax: (248) 373-6431 [email protected] www.klo-shure.com Klo-Shure insulation coupling. Kolbi Pipe Marker Co. 2302 Foster Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (800) 499-8450; (847) 506-1440 Fax: (800) 5963057; (847) 506-1388 [email protected] or [email protected] www.kolbipipemarkers.com Rob Seitz, Sales Pipe markers, valve tags, etc. Kozy Kollar Manufacturing Inc. 1 Industrial Pk. Dr., Unit 23, Pelham, NH 03076 (603) 598-1192 Fax: (603) 598-1193 [email protected] www.kozykollar.com Roof flanges, Safety roof flanges. Kudzu 6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30328 (678) 645-4528 Fax: (678) 645-4544 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 157 Kusel Equipment Co. P.O. Box 87, 820 West St., Watertown, WI 53094 (920) 261-4112 Fax: (920) 261-3151 [email protected] www.kuselequipment.com A full line of stainless steel drainage products - floor drains, trench drains, hub drains, cleanouts, etc. Custom modifications available. KWC Faucets Inc. 1770 Corporate Dr., #580, Norcross, GA 30093 (678) 334-2121; (888) KWC.FCTS (888) 592-3287 Fax: (877) 329-5921; (877) FAX KWC1 www.kwcfaucets.com Tim Mullally, Pres; Markus Waldmeier, Tech. Mgr.; Joan Bostic, V.P. Sales Swiss quality kitchen, bath and food service faucets for residential and commercial use, Swiss made stainless steel kitchen sinks. LA-CO Industries, Inc. 1201 Pratt Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (847) 956-7600 Fax: (847) 956-9885 [email protected] www.laco.com Tony Blaskoski, Dir.-Sales; Bob Benacka, Sales Mgr. Soldering fluxes, thread sealants, heat barriers, leak detectors, epoxy repair, hand cleaners, lubricants, industrial paint markers. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 127 Laars Heating Systems Co., Subs. of Bradford White Corp. 20 Industrial Way, Rochester, NH 03867 (603) 335-6300 Fax: (603) 335-3355 www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 69 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS www.laars.com Commercial and residential hydronic space heating boilers and volume hot water supply equipment; combination heating/hot water supply boilers for residential and light commercial applications. Lavelle Industries, Inc. 665 McHenry St., Burlington, WI 53105 (800) 528-3553 Fax: (262) 763-5607 [email protected] www.korky.com Kathryn Turke, V.P.-Sales Korky toilet repair products including; toilet flappers, fill valves, flush valves and rubber plumbing specialties. Leak Pro LLC P.O. Box 5724, Lake Montezuma, AZ 86342 (928) 284-9466 Fax: (928) 284-9466 (call first) [email protected] www.leak-pro.com Lee Brass 1800 Golden Springs Rd., Anniston, AL 36207 (800) 876-1811 Fax: (800) 876-1800 [email protected] www.leebrass.com Threaded brass fittings, cast solder fittings, cast solder flanges, threaded brass nipples, brass cleanout plugs, brass water meters. Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. 51245 Filomena Dr., Shelby Township, MI 48315 (800) 752-2082 Fax: (800) 835-4457 [email protected] www.legendvalve.com John Kirkland, Natl. Sales Mgr.; Thomas M. Huck, V.P.-Sales; Robert Vick, V.P.-New Bus. Devel.; Peter O’Donnell, Reg. Sales Mgr. Offers a complete line of valves for residential plumbing, heating and light commercial applications, matched with guaranteed performance. Legris Transair 7205 E. Hampton Ave., Mesa, AZ 85209 (480) 830-7764 Fax: (480) 325-3571 [email protected] www.transair-usa.com Tim Deal , Oper. Mgr. Legris Transair manufactures a fast, flexible and easy to modify pipe system for compressed air and industrial water. Leonard Valve Co. 1360 Elmwood Ave., Cranston, RI 02910 (800) 222-1208 Fax: (401) 941-5310 [email protected] www.leonardvalve.com Peter Gobis, Natl. Sales Mgr. Water temperature control valves, including thermostatic water mixing valves, high-low manifold systems, pressure, balanced and thermostatic shower valves, hose stations. Liberty Pumps Inc. 7000 Apple Tree Ave., Bergen, NY 14416 70 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 (800) 543-2550; (585) 494-1817 Fax: (585) 494-1839 [email protected] www.libertypumps.com Randall Waldron, Dir.-Mktg./Sales; Peiter Poulton, Sales Engr.; Chuck Schwabe, Natl. Sales Mgr. Sewage pumps, sump pumps, effluent pumps, grinder pumps, packaged sewage ejectors, simplex and duplex, pump controls and accessories. MAAX Bath Inc. 9224 73rd Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55428 (763) 424-3335; (763) 424-9808 [email protected] www.maax.com or www.pearlbaths.com Erich Koch, Dir.-Mktg.-Professional Div.-U.S.A.; Kyle Straub, V.P.-Sales, Professional Div., U.S.A. MAAX is a leading North American manufacturer of bathroom products. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 37 Liquid Assets Inc. 1831 E. 1450 Rd., Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 841-3144 Fax: (785) 841-8142 [email protected] www.sinktrap.net Solid waste containment plumbing trap designed for sinks. Little Giant dba Franklin Electric, Engineered Products P.O. Box 12010, Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010 (866) 271-2859 Fax: (866) 271-2709 John Bartosic, Dir. Sales; Greg Mason, Inside Sales Assoc. A heavy-duty, capacitor start, capacitor run motor in this robust, centrifugal grinder pump. Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric 3810 N. Tulsa, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 947-2511 Fax: (405) 947-8720 www.littlegiantpump.com Tracy Thomsen, V.P. Comm. Prod.; Michelle Sherrill, Mktg. Mgr.; Tom Strupp, Pres. Pumps. Lochinvar Corp. 300 Maddox Simpson Pkwy., Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 889-8900 Fax: (615) 882-2964 [email protected] www.lochinvar.com B. Vallett, Jr., Pres.; J. Vallett, Exec. V.P; M. Lahti, V.P.-Sales; T. Slusser, Int. Sales Mgr.; Stirling Boston, Dir.-Mktg. High efficiency water heaters, boilers, swimming pool/spa heaters and large volume storage tanks. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 101 LSP Products Group 3689 Arrowhead Dr., Carson City, NV 89706 (775) 884-4242 Fax: (800) 243-1777 [email protected] www.lspproducts.com Michael Chambon, Mktg. Dir. Focusing on unparalleled innovation, unsurpassed quality, and superior customer service to the plumbing industry. Consists of four product divisions. Specialty Products-innovative outlet boxes, clamps and hangers. Aqua-Flo-high quality, durable connectors and braided hoses. Rapid-Fit-durable bathtub drain assemblies and kits to reduce your overall installed cost. Tech Specialties-broad line of rugged roof drains. MA Stewart & Sons Ltd. 252 Hunt St. Ajax, ON L1S 1P7 CA PH(905) 683-7303 FAX (905) 683-9108 www.mastewart.com MAPA Products 103 West C. J. Wise Pkwy., P.O.Box 129, Naples, TX 75568-0129 (877) 897-2371; (903) 897-2371 Fax: (903) 897-2781 [email protected] or [email protected] www.mapaproducts.com Phil A. Parker, Pres.; Rod Holbrook, Sales/Mktg. Dir.; Penny Fagan, Sr. Sales Assoc. Braswell & Associates, Farmers Branch, TX (972) 713-7465 (972) 713-6424; CMR, Inc., Houston, TX (713) 690-7411 (713) 690-7343; Massey Johnson and Associates, El Paso, TX (915) 774-0040 (915) 774-0046 Adjustable rooftop pipe and equipment support systems, exclusive seismic and wind resistant supports, unique rooftop pedestal hydrants and electrical disconnects. Marathon International, BAXI North America Distributor 1815 Sismet Rd., Mississauga, ON L4W 1P9 CANADA (800) 461-4657 Fax: (905) 602-7422 [email protected] www.wallhungboilers.com Baxi gas-fired, modulating condensing wallhung boilers (92.5% AFUE, 98% thermal), non-condensing (85.5% AFUE); solar water heating systems; dual-coil tanks; high output radiators and towel warmers. Marlo Inc. 2227 South St., P.O. Box 044170, Racine, WI 53404-7003 (262) 681-1300 Fax: (262) 681-1318 [email protected] www.marlo-inc.com Susan Erickson, Dir. Residential Sales; Erik Stirle, C/I Sales; Ben Johnson, C/I Sales; Steve LaMere, V.P. Residential and commercial/industrial line of water softening, media filtration, and reverse osmosis equipment. Matco-Norca Inc. P.O. Box 27, Rte. 22, Brewster, NY 10509-0027 (845) 278-7570; (800) 935-5456 Fax: (845) 278-9056 [email protected] or [email protected] www.matco-norca.com Supplier of valves, faucets, nipples, fittings, and plumbing products for plumbing and commercial applications; meeting IAPMO, NSF. AWWA, and CSA/AGA standards. MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS MaxLiner USA 450 College Dr., Martinsville, VA 24112 (276) 656-1225 Fax: (276) 656-0419 [email protected] www.maxlinerusa.com [email protected] www.meritbrass.com Manufacturer of stainless steel, brass, chrome plated & aluminum pipe nipples. Master distributor of related pipe, valves, fittings & flanges. Maxwell Systems 1000 First Ave., Ste. 200, King of Prussia, PA 19406 (800) 688-8226 [email protected] www.maxwellsystems.com Computer Software and Internet Services. Mestek 260 N Elm St, Westfield, MA 01085-1614 (413) 568-9571 Fax: (413) 568-4857 [email protected] SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 123 Maxxon Corp. 920 Hamel Rd., P.O. Box 253, Hamel, MN 55340 (763) 478-9600 Fax: (763) 478-2431 [email protected] www.maxxon.com Pat Giles, Prod. Mgr. Floor underlayments, thermal mass for radiant heating systems, polymerized portland cementitious protective coating. McDonnell & Miller 8200 N. Austin, Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 966-3700 Fax: (847) 966-8408 [email protected] www.mcdonnellmiller.com John Spuller, Mktg. Mgr.; Bob Byrom, Prod. Mgr. Complete line of boiler controls, flow switches, liquid level controls and low-water cutoffs. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 103 McGuire Manufacturing Co. 60 Grandview Ct., P.O. Box 746, Cheshire, CT 06410 (203) 699-1801 Fax: (203) 699-1813 [email protected] www.mcguiremfg.com Mike McRoberts, Pres.; Brian Suriner, Natl. Sales Mgr.; Bob Williams, Natl. Sales Mgr. Commercial fixture trim including cast brass P-traps, heavy duty drains and strainers, commercial grade stops and supplies and ProWrap seamless ADA fixture trim covers. MEP Jobs 6200 Aurora Ave., Ste. 405 E., Urbandale, IA 50322 (515) 473-9206 Fax: (515) 278-6025 www.hvacjob.com HVAC, PLUMB and ELECTRICjob.com are the leading and original on-line job and resume banks to the construction trades. Employers can post their company profile and job opportunities and search our extensive database of trade-specific resumes. Job seekers can post their resume and search for industry-specific positions-all at no cost. Visit www. HVACjob.com, www.PLUMBjob.com or www. ELECTRICjob.com to sign-up for our free monthly e-newsletter, Trade Recruiting Success for information on HR and Recruiting issues facing Job Seekers and Employers in the Construction Trades. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 156 Merit Brass Co. One Merit Dr., Cleveland, OH 44143 (216) 261-9800; (800) 726-9800 Fax: (216) 2616646; (800) 726-9880 Smith Cast Iron Boilers 260 N. Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 562-9631 Fax: (413) 562-5311 Tim Markel, Dir.-Sales; Mark Harrington, V.P.Boiler Prod.; Stephen Schwaber, Sr. V.P. Boilers, hydronic heating systems. Metcraft Industries, Inc. 301 S.E. Thompson Dr., Lees Summit, MO 64082 (866) 382-7238 Fax: (816) 554-0307 [email protected] or [email protected] www.metcraftindustries.com Brenda Ederer, Sales Mgr. Manufacturer of high quality stainless steel plumbing fixtures for security applications. Prisons, jails, detention centers, corrections, parks, schools and recreations applications. Metropolitan Industries, Inc. 37 Forestwood Dr., Romeoville, IL 60446-1343 (815) 886-9200; (800) 323-1665 Fax: (815) 886-6932 [email protected] www.metropolitanind.com Mike Tierney, Natl. Eng. Prod. Sales Mgr.; John Kochan, Jr., Pres.; David Miller, Natl. Wholesale Mgr. Prefabricated water booster systems, lift stations, custom controls, sump/sewage systems, self-priming pump packages, residential auxiliary power, residential battery back-up pump packages, HVAC systems. Metropolitan Pipe & Supply Co. 303 Binney St., Cambridge, MA 02142-1084 (617) 492-6400; (800)METP-IPE Fax: (617) 354-3869 Midland Metal Manufacturing Co. 2016 E. 19th St., Kansas City, MO 64127-3010 (800) 821-5725 Fax: (800) 877-5391 [email protected] www.midlandmetal.com Lori Tillmon, Bus. Mgr.; Jim Hodes, Gen. Mgr.; Matthew Hopken, Sales Mgr.; Billy Hodes, Pres./ Owner Midland Metals “Big Orange” catalog is full of plumbing fittings, valves, and accessories. MIFAB 1321 W. 119th St., Chicago, IL 60643-5109 (773) 341-3030 Fax: (773) 341-3047 [email protected] www.mifab.com Michael Whiteside, Pres. Access doors, interceptors, trap seal primers/distribution units, drains, plastic access doors, wall hydrants, specialty separators, water hammer arrestors, fixture carriers, floor sinks, back water valves, stainless steel & polypropylene trench drains, floor drains, roof drains, cleanouts, pipe markers, pipe supports, backflow preventers, pressure reducing valves and no hub couplings. Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. 7310 Corporate Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060 (800) 321-3598 Fax: (440) 255-1072 [email protected] www.cleanfit.com P. M. Miller, Pres./C.E.O.; G. C. Miller, Natl. Sales Mgr.; J. McCrea, Cust. Serv. Mgr.; J. Doerfler, Mktg. Mgr. Plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration duct cleaning brushes, abrasives, PTFE sealants, tools, heat shielding products, water shut-off tools, and accessories. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 6 Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. 16550 W. Stratton Dr., New Berlin, WI 53151 (262) 432-2700 Fax: (262) 432-2701 [email protected] www.milwaukeevalve.com Valves and actuators for industrial, commercial, fire protection, dry bulk hauling; marine industries, Ball, Butterfly, Gate, Globe, Check Valves, Actuation. Mincron Software Systems 333 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E., Ste. 1100, Houston, TX 77060 (800) 299-7010 Fax: (281) 999-6329 [email protected] www.mincron.com Software systems and solutions for the hardgoods distributor. MJSI Inc. 205 Earl Rd., Ste. 3, Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 741-9768 Fax: (815) 741-9769 [email protected] www.gomjsi.com HydroClean toilet fill valve, HydroForce-Premium flapper, HydroFix repair kit (fill valve and flapper included). Moen, Inc. 25300 Al Moen Dr., North Olmsted, OH 44070 (440) 962-2000; (800) 553-6636 Fax: (440) 962-2770 www.moen.com David B. Lingafelter, Pres.; Todd Teter, V.P./Gen. Mgr., U.S. Whslr.; Mike Bauer, V.P./Gen. Mgr., U.S. Retail; Gary T. Gajewski, V.P. Fin. Plumbing products, faucets, kitchen sinks. Mueller Industries, Inc. 8285 Tournament Dr., Ste. 150, Memphis, TN 38125 (800) 348-8464 Fax: (901) 751-7725 www.muellerindustries.com Copper tube; copper, plastic, brass, bronze and malleable fittings; linesets; faucets; bronze and plastic valves; plumbing specialties; nipples; ABS pipe. E.L. Mustee & Sons 5431 W. 164th St., Brook Park, OH 44142 (216) 267-3100; (800) 321-3128 Fax: (216) 267-9997 [email protected] www.mustee.com www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 71 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS Asquith Corporation, 19 Fox Rd., Waltham, MA 02451-1008 (781) 684-0005 (781) 684-0505; Barclay Sales, Ltd., 1440 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6L3 Canada (604) 945-1010 (604)9453030; Beecher Sales, 1326 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009-3721 (602) 257-0278 (602) 256-0105; Burton-Anderson & Assoc., 1803 S. 124th St., New Berlin, WI 53151 (262) 782-2870 (262) 782-6441; Direct Distributors & Marketing, 817 Brock Rd., Unit 9, Pickering, ON L1W 3L9 Canada (905) 4200716 (905) 420-3582; Diversified Sales Group, PO Box 2140, Noblesville, IN 46061 (317) 776-9535 (317) 776-9536; Dwyer Sales Company, 2150 West County Rd. 42, Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 8923228 (952) 892-3930; Fanning & Associates Inc., 6765 Franklin St., Denver, CO 80229 (303) 2894191 (303) 286-9069; Friedman & Dorrans Sales Inc., 714 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (847) 459-8412 (847) 459-8437; Hayman-Carpenter Assoc. Inc., 2615 River Rd., Unit 9, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 (856) 829-2878 (856) 829-4147; Hodes & Sutter Inc., 5230 Winner Rd., Kansas City, MO 64127 (816) 920-7472 (816) 920-5126; Hollabaugh Bros. & Associates, 6915 S. 194th St., Kent, WA 98032 (253) 867-5040 (253) 867-5055; Hollabaugh Bros. & Associates, 3028 S.E. 17th St. (97202), P.O. Box 42529, Portland, OR 97242-0529 (503) 2380313 (503) 235-2824; Inter-American Agencies Co., P.O. Box 1988, Carolina, 00984 Puerto Rico (787) 752-0655 (787) 757-0210; Jay-Gee Sales, 2616 S. 58th St. (72903), P.O. Box 3346, Ft. Smith, AR 72913 (479) 452-2212 (479) 452-2246; Jim Benton & Associates, 1980 McCain, PO Box 789, Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 664-1221 (205) 664-1277; Jim Davis & Associates, 107 Oakvale, Florence, MS 39073 (601) 845-4415 (601) 845-4415; KunkaSanchez Associates, 180 Whitman Ave., Edison, NJ 08817 (732) 248-8120 (732) 248-8160; Mankin/ Jamesway, 145 S. Chestnut, Earlham, IA 50072 (515) 758-2956 (515) 758-2052; Marus & Weimer Inc., 190 E. Washington St., P.O. Box 749, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 (440) 247-3570 (440) 247-2132; McKee-Nix & Associates, 1844 Tucker Industrial Rd., Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 934-8061 (770) 9343233; Moore-Gray Sales Corp., 4680 Auburndale Ct., W. Bloomfield, MI 48324 (248) 770-8770 (248) 671-5150; Northeast Sales Associates, 515 Packett’s Landing, Fairport, NY 14450 (585) 223-5982 (585) 425-2459; Performance Sales, 1226 W. Barkely Ave., Orange, CA 92868 (714) 628-1440 (714) 6281444; Platsky Co. Inc., 298 Montrose Rd., P.O. Box 949, Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 333-9292 (516) 333-9446; Preferred Sales Inc., One Industrial Dr., Hermitage, PA 16148 (724) 981-5500 (724) 9815560; Quattro Sales & Marketing, 472 Madrina Ct., Ballwin, MO 63021 (636) 346-1940 (636) 438-1384; Robert O Barnard Associates, 9160-E7 Red Branch Rd., Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 720-900 (410) 720-0904; Rocky Mountain Agency, 1517 S. 700 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (801) 972-2045 (801) 972-2055; Ron Henson Mfgr’s Reps Inc., P.O. Box 16057, Houston, TX 77222-6057 (713) 691-5103 (713) 691-5469; SPC Marketing, 1200 Coakley St., P.O. Box 675 (28111), Monroe, NC 28110 (704) 283-8554 (704) 283-8010; Spirit Group Inc., 3563 Lake Breeze Dr., Orlando, FL 32808 (407) 291-6035 (407) 299-0378; Turnball Sales Co., 410 McKirkland Pl., Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 244-1705 (502) 244-1704; Virginia Marketing Associates, P.O. Box 29, Virginia Beach, VA 23458 (757) 428-2060 (757) 428-8129; Westway Sales Inc., 1419 Mariposa Dr., 72 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Mesquite, TX 75150 (972) 216-1080 (972) 2881462; Wm. M. McClain Co. Inc., 2626 Hart St., Nashville, TN 37207-4032 (615) 226-9601 (615) 226-1026 Manufacture laundry tubs, bathtub walls, mop basins, shower walls and floors, bathtub, grab bars. [email protected] www.niagaraconservation.com Niagara is the leading manufacturer of water and energy conservation products including toilets, showerheads, conservation kits, weatherization materials and CFL’s. Myson Inc. 948 Hercules Dr., Colchester, VT 05446 (800) 698-9690 Fax: (802) 654-7022 [email protected] www.mysoninc.com Towel warmers, hydronic and electric; fan convectors, hydronic; thermostatic radiator valves; EuroStyle radiators. NIBCO, Inc. 1516 Middlebury St., Elkhart, IN 46516 (574) 295-3000; (800) 234-0227 Fax: (574) 295-3307 [email protected] www.nibco.com William Geers, Dir.-Mktg.; Randy Doering, Gen. Mgr.-PEX Piping Systems; Jeff Shreiner, V.P.Wholesale Sales Specializes in fittings, valves, actuators, no-flame joinery systems and Tolco pipe support systems. NAPAC Inc. 229 Southbridge St., Worcester, MA 01608 (800) 807-2215 Fax: (800) 807-2214 [email protected] www.napacinc.com Class 125 & 250 fittings & flanges, BNC pipe fittings & flanges, AWWA fittings & accessories, gate valves, check valves, couplings, hydrants. NEOPERL, Inc. 171 Mattatuck Hgts., Waterbury, CT 06705 (203) 756-8891 Fax: (203) 754-5512 [email protected] www.neoperl.com Fred Luedke, Pres.; David Slobuszewski, Mgr. Cust. Serv.; Fred Fraisse, V.P.-Sales; Marie-Helene Pernin, Mktg. Mgr. Faucet attachments including flow regulated aerators, laminar devices and sprays; also offers range of pressure compensating flow regulators up to 25 gpm and check valve cartridges up to 2” for the water industry OEMs. New England Fuel Institute 20 Summer St., P.O. Box 9137, Watertown, MA 02272-9137 (617) 924-1000 Fax: (617) 924-5962 [email protected] www.nefi.com HVAC and oil heat technical training, publisher, oil and energy magazine. Nexstar, Inc. 125 Little Canada Rd., Ste. 200, Little Canada, MN 55117 (888) 240-STAR Fax: (651) 426-0821 [email protected] www.nexstarnetwork.com Lisa M. McNeil, Bus. Enhancement Spec. Nexstar is a World Class Business Development and Best Practice Organization, delivering comprehensive business training, systems and support to independent home service providers. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20 Niagara Conservation 45 Horsehill Rd., Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 (973) 829-0800 Fax: (973) 829-1400 Noble Co. P.O. Box 350, Grand Haven, MI 49417-0350 (231) 799-8000; (800) 878-5788 Fax: (231) 799-8850 [email protected] www.noblecompany.com Drew Longnecker, Div. Mgr.; Debbie Kingma, Prod. Mgr. Propylene glycol and glycerine based antifreeze that provide burst protection for hydronic heating and wet fire sprinkler systems; shower pans made from CPE; shower pan sloping system. NOFP Inc., High Performance Radiant Floor Insulation 123 S. Shoop Ave., Wauseon, OH 43567 (419) 335-4850; (800) 339-4850 Fax: (419) 3352380 [email protected] www.thebarrier.com or www.nofp.com Big John Sales, Inc., 3798 E. Normandy Pk. Dr. T2, Medina, OH 44256 (330) 283-5797 (440) 580-1051; L&R Associates, 2262 N. Penn Rd., P.O. Box 68, Hatfield, PA 19440 (267) 308-0500 (267) 308-0505; Sales, Marketing & Service, Inc., 146 Tosca Dr., Stoughton, MA 02072 (800) 633-0052 (781) 3410419; Thompson Withers LLC, 4640 Wedgewood Blvd., Ste. 107, Frederick, MD 21703 (301) 8467851 (301) 846-7853; Venco Sales, 25 Woodhull Ct., Northport, NY 11768 (631) 754-0782 (631) 754-4659 NOFP manufactures a full line of high performance radiant floor insulation products such as: The Barrier under concrete insulation, Microfoil, RigidBoard, and Igloo reflective foil metal building insulation, and Premier HVAC Duct Wrap. Tomorrow’s insulation technology, today. Nomaco K-Flex 100 Nomaco Dr., Youngsville, NC 27596 (919) 556-3475; (800) 765-6475 Fax: (800) 765-6471 www.nomacokflex.com Tubing, sheet and roll insulations, insulation tape, adhesives. Noritz America Corp. 11160 Grace Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (866) 766-7489; (714) 433-2905 Fax: (714) 241-1196 [email protected] www.noritz.com Tankless gas water heaters. MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS NSPG, Inc. P.O. Box 118, Harrington Park, NJ 07640 (800) 841-8542; (201) 767-5520 [email protected] www.nspgweb.com Michael A. Conroy, V.P. Pricing, productivity, and business management software for service businesses. Printed Flat Rate Price Guides, business forms, checks, and promotional items. Nu Flow 7150 Carroll Rd., Ste. 100, San Diego, CA 92121 (888) 683-5691 [email protected] www.nuflowtech.com Rob Richards, Sales; Matt Sullivan, Sales In place pipe restoration, pull-in-place pipe restoration (CIPP), whole structure water filtration. NVent LLC 2834 Mitchell Ave., Allentown, PA 18103 (877) NO-FLAME Fax: (610) 797-8219 [email protected] www.nventsolutions.com PermaLynx - permanent push-to-connect copper system including valves and fittings Oetiker, Inc. 6317 Euclid St., Marlette, MI 48453 (989) 635-3621 Fax: (989) 635-2157 [email protected] www.oetiker.com Dave Radeka, Natl. Sales Mgr.; Christine Lowe, Adv./Mktg. Coord. Oetiker, Doug Merchant, (612) 889-5426 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 157 Oventrop Corp. P.O. Box 789, East Granby, CT 06026 (860) 413-9173 Fax: (860) 413-9436 [email protected] www.oventrop-na.net Oventrop is a manufacturer of balancing valves, solar products, thermostatic radiator valves and radiant floor heat products. Paloma Industries Inc. 2151 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 278-5499 Fax: (805) 278-5468 [email protected] www.palomatankless.com Instantaneous tankless gas water heaters. Parker Fluid Control Division 95 Edgewood Ave., New Britain, CT 06051 (860) 827-2300 Fax: (860) 827-2384 [email protected] www.parker.com/fcd Parker Fluid Control Division, a division of Parker Hannifin Corp., designs and manufactures solenoid, process control and angle body valves. Parker Hannifin Corp., Parflex Div. 1300 N. Freedom St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330) 296-2871 Fax: (330) 296-1829 [email protected] www.parflexsystem.com Polly Winchell, Sales Coord.; Steve Perry, Mktg. Devel. Spec. Flexible gas piping system, thermoplastic tubing and hose, thermoplastic fittings, metal hose fittings, teflon tubing, hose and fittings, metal hose. Patterson Pump Co. P.O. Box 790, Toccoa, GA 30577 (706) 886-2101 Fax: (706) 886-0023 [email protected] www.pattersonpumps.com Horizontal split case, vertical in-line, non-clog sewage, axial and mixed flow, fire pumps, HVAC in-line, HSC and end suction pumps, and packaged systems. Patterson-Kelley 100 Burson St., E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570) 476-7270 Fax: (570) 476-7247 [email protected] www.pkboilers.com Commercial water heaters and boilers; linings, tank abrasion, corrosion resistant. Paxton Corp. 86 Tupelo St., Unit 5, Bristol, RI 02809 (401) 396-5110 Fax: (401) 396-5112 [email protected] www.paxtoncorp.com Leif Jensen, Pres. Temperature controls equipment and automatic control valves. 3- and 4-way mixing valves. Outdoor reset controllers. Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC 131 S. Church St., Bally, PA 19503 (610) 845-6130 Fax: (610) 845-6121 www.peerlessboilers.com Peter Morgan, Pres.; Mike Kaufmann, Reg. Mgr.; Michael McDonnell., Reg. Mgr. Cast iron boilers, indirect fired water heaters. Commercial and residential cast iron gas and oil boilers/hydronic heating systems, hvac and IAQ. Hi-velocity A.C. Peerless Pump Co. 2005 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 925-9661 Fax: (317) 924-7388 [email protected] www.peerlesspump.com Cees Radoux, 2005 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 924-7384 (317) 920-6605; David Stuart, 1802 E. 50th St., Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 747-0020 (806) 747-9730; Robert Langton, 213 Spring House Dr., Lewisburg, PA 17837 (610) 710-1509 Tim Ballengee, 2500 Regency Pkwy., Cary, NC 27518 (919) 654-6896 (919) 654-6791 Agriculture, general industrial, building trades, process, power, municipal, sprinkler contractors, and engineering contractors. Perma-Liner Ind., Inc. 6196 126th Ave. N., Largo, FL 33773 (727) 507-9749 Fax: (727) 507-9849 [email protected] www.perma-liner.com Jerry D’Hulster, Pres.; Travis Bohm, Bus. Devel. Mgr.; Morgan R. Trouard, Dir.-Mktg. Lateral Lining, InnerSeal Connection, Point Repairs, Manhole Rehab, Sewer Main Rehab. PHD Manufacturing, Inc. 44018 Columbiana-Waterford Rd., Columbiana, OH 44408 (800) 321-2736 Fax: (330) 482-2763 [email protected] www.phd-mfg.com Joseph J. Corvino, Pres.; Jim Hlebak, V.P.; Dave Neal, Natl. Sales Mgr.; Rick Persing, Natl. Sales Mgr.-Sprinkler Div. Pipe hangers, devices, strut, strut accessories, stainless steel products. Phylrich 2222 Camden Ct., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (800) 749-5742 Fax: (866) 800-9774 www.phylrich.com For more than 45 years, Phylrich’s designer bathroom faucets, shower sets and bathroom plumbing fixtures have helped to establish and define the decorative fixture marketplace, setting the luxury standard in elegant home throughout the world. Plastic Trends Inc. 56400 Mound Rd., Shelby Twp., MI 48316 (586) 781-2700; (800) 232-5690 Fax: (586) 781-0888 [email protected] www.plastictrends.com PVC fittings available in DWV, solvent weld sewer, heavy wall gasketed sewer, ultra heavy duty gasketed sewer, electrical and more. Plumbers Success Int’l 7777 Bonhomme Rd., Ste. #1800, Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 721-8464 Fax: (314) 862-2314 www.plumberssuccess.com Business building program providing proprietary marketing, advertising, business management, financial management that allows plumbing contractors to create wealth. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 105 Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc. 1400 E. Lake Cook Rd., Ste. 180, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 229-0218 Fax: (847) 229-0526 [email protected] www.powerscontrols.com A complete line of thermostatic, pressure balance and combination (T/P) shower valves, master mixers, tempering stations, faucets and accessories. Precision Hydronic Products, JL Industries Inc. Airport Business Ctr., 6730 N.E. 79th Ct., Portland, OR 97218-2899 (503) 445-4188 Fax: (503) 445-4187 [email protected] www.phpinc.us Hydronic modular controls, modular primary and secondary pumping & zone piping components, manifolds for hot water distribution. Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. 6807 N.E. 79th Ct., Ste. E, Portland, OR 97218 (503) 256-4010 Fax: (503) 253-8165 [email protected] www.pppinc.net Specialty plumbing items, including waterhammer arrestors, trap primer valves; electronic trap primer manifolds; pressure compensating valves; toilet tank/bowl anti-sweat valve kits. www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 73 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS QSC 180 S. Washington, Falls Church, VA 22046 (703) 237-8100 Fax: (703) 237-7442 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 57 Prier Products, Inc. 4515 E. 139th St., Grandview, MO 64030 (816) 761-3700; (800) 362-9055 Fax: (816) 7650439; (800) 362-1463 [email protected] www.prier.com Joe E. Poskin, Pres.; Nick Manning, V.P.-Sales/ Mtkg.; Cheryl Landsman , Cust. Serv. Mgr.; Scott Livingston, Sales Mgr. Quality wall and ground hydrants, residential and commercial, angle Sill faucets, drainage products, log lighter equipment, plumbing brass, brass ballcocks and urinal valves. ProSet Systems, Inc. 1355 Capital Cir., Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 339-1782; (800) 262-5355 Fax: (770) 339-1784 www.prosetsystems.com or www.proventsystems.com Ken Cornwall, Tech.; K. J. Cornwall, Sales; Brian Schroeder, Sales; George Wright, Sales; Joe Deighton, Sales Pipe penetration protection sleeves with build-in firestopping and waterproofing. Innovative Trap Primer alternatives. ASTM E-814, Building Code Required F & T Rated Floor Drains. ProTech Systems Inc. 400 S. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12202 (800) 766-3473; (518) 463-7284 Fax: (518) 463-5271 [email protected] www.protechinfo.com AL29-4C Direct Vent for Category II, III, & IV heating equipment for residential and commercial applications. Welded, all fuel stainless steel Flexible Chimney Lining System. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 156 Pul-A-Pump P.O. Box 155, Stockholm, NJ 07460 (973) 697-2008 Fax: (973) 697-5989 www.pulapump.com Robert A. Wilbert, Pres. Portable pump and pipe pulling machine. Qescorp, Inc., Discount Saw Blade P.O. Box 851232, Richardson, TX 75085-1232 (214) 769-4737; (888) 641-9798 Fax: (214) 363-2451 [email protected] or [email protected] www.discountsawblade.com Howard Freilich, Pres. Free sample:Wholesale 8% Cobalt bi-metal HD reciprocating saw blades for rough-in work, cutting cast iron, PVC pipe. Complete line of abrasive cutting grinding and finishing wheels. 74 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Quietside 8750 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 699-6066 Fax: (562) 699-4351 [email protected] www.quietside.com Jack Ernest, V.P./Gen. Mgr.; P. Ianelli, Hydronic Sales Mgr.; John Miles, Dir.-Engrg./W. Coast Mgr. Dual purpose water heaters, tankless water heaters, heat pumps, HVAC systems, ductless air conditioning. Radiant Panel Association P.O. Box 717, Loveland, CO 80539-0717 (970) 613-0100 Fax: (970) 613-0098 [email protected] www.radiantpanelassociation.org Lawrence Drake, Exec. Dir.; Judy Saffell, Programs Mgr.; Candice Walker, Member-Servs. Mgr. Industry training and certification through our Radiant Outfitters program. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 121 Ratech Electronics Ltd. 260 Spinnaker Way, Ste. 7, Concord, ON L4K-4P9 CANADA (800) 461-9200; (905) 660-7072 Fax: (905) 660-1519 [email protected] www.ratech-electronics.com Frank D’Andrea, Pres.; Rocky Veselisin, V.P. Ratech Electronics Ltd., 260 Spinnaker Way, Unit 7, Concord, ON L4K 4P9 Canada (800) 461-9200 Pipe inspection video camera systems and related equipment. Range from portable push-rod type to mainline/truck mounted cameras and crawlers. Sales, Service, and Repair. Raven Products Co. Inc. 173 Flanders Rd., Westborough, MA 01590 (508) 836-3707 Fax: (508) 366-5158 www.ravenproducts.us We are an innovative manufacturer of unique plumbing and heating specialty items such as: E-Z. Water Heater Tees, E-Z Header, 1/4 turn sillcock (patent #D481, 106s). New items include extended utility valve, 1/4 turn diverter tub spout, 1/4 turn boiler drain, isolation flanges, copper E.Z. Header, boiler trim kits, isolation valves, copper fittings, malleable fittings, nipples. Ray Boiler 260 North Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 [email protected] www.knowsomethingmore.com Pete Caruso, Natl. Sales Mgr.; Tim Markel, V.P.Distributor Prod. Cast Iron Condensing Boilers Raypak Inc. 2151 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 278-5300 Fax: (800) 872-9725 www.raypak.com Steve Thurlkill, Natl. Sales Mgr.; Dan Motta, Natl. Serv. Mgr. Hydronic and hot water boilers, pool and spa heaters, electronic boiler controls. RBI 260 N. Elm St., Westfield, MA 01805 (413) 568-9571 Fax: (413) 568-9613 [email protected] www.rbiwaterheaters.com Mark Harrington, Bus. Unit Mgr.; Tim Markel, V.P. Boilers/water heaters for commercial, industrial residential; boiler controllers/sequencers. RectorSeal 2601 Spenwick Dr., Houston, TX 77055 (713) 263-8001 Fax: (713) 263-7577 [email protected] www.rectorseal.com David M. Smith, Pres.; Larry Kaiser, Dir.-Sales/ Plbg.; Jerry Tomasello, Natl. Sales Mgr. Pipe thread sealants, plastic pipe cements, lubricants, fire stopping sealants, fluxes, wax bowl rings, pipe test plugs, internal pipe wrenches. Red Jacket Water Products 58 Wright Ave., Auburn, NY 13021 (866) 325-4210 Fax: (866) 325-4211; UT. Dist. Ctr. (315) 253-4105 www.redjacketwaterproducts.com Manufacturer of pumps for the water systems and waste water markets - submersible, jet and centrifugal water products plus effluent, sewage and sump pumps. Red Wing Shoe Co. 314 Main St., Red Wing, MN 55066 (800) 733-9464 Fax: (651) 385-0897 www.redwingshoe.com Reed Manufacturing Co. 1425 W. Eighth St., Erie, PA 16502 (814) 452-3691; (800) 666-3691 Fax: (800) 4561697; (814) 455-1697 [email protected] www.reedmfgco.com Scott Wright, Pres.-Sales/Finance; Mark Wright, Pres.-Mfg./Prod. Devel.; Marnie Caldwell, Mgr.Mktg. Serv. Reed Manufacturing, Tim Donohue, Seattle, WA (800) 666-3691 x1413 Reed Manufacturing (Bill Stevens), Atlanta, GA (800) 666-3691 x1405 (706) 878-5646; Reed Manufacturing (Brian Gunderson), San Francisco, CA (800) 666-3691 x1406 (925) 524-0645; Reed Manufacturing (Gene Lachman), Chicago, IL (800) 666-3691 x1404 (800) 456-1697; Reed Manufacturing (Matt Harvey), Toronto, ON Canada (800) 666-3691 x1408 (416) 593-9882; Reed Manufacturing (Richard Stummer), Akron, OH (800) 666-3691 x1407 (330) 864-5595; Reed Manufacturing (Steve Angermeier), Carrollton, TX (800) 666-3691 x1401 (972) 492-0578; Reed Manufacturing (Todd Gilpatrick), Wyckoff, NJ (800) 666-3691 x1403 (201) 848-0035; Reed Manufacturing (Tom Fess), Reading, PA (800) 666-3691 x1402 (610) 404-2216 Cutters and cutter wheels; groovers, power drives, threaders & dies; clean room tools; vises; water MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS services tools & machines; plastic pipe tools; large diameter pipe tools; wrenches; general pipe working tools. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 11 Reelcraft Industries Inc. One Reelcraft Center, Columbia City, IN 46725 (800) 444-3134 Fax: (800) 444-4587 [email protected] www.reelcraft.com Charlie Richmond, Reg. Mgr.; Ric Fehers, Reg. Mgr.; Bill Martin, Sales Mgr. Reflectix Inc. 1 - School St., P.O. Box 108, Markleville, IN 46056 (800) 879-3645; (765) 533-4332 Fax: (765) 533-2327 [email protected] www.reflectixinc.com Steve Ray, V.P.-Industrial Group; Tari Hendricks, HVAC/Cust. Serv. Pipe wrap, duct insulation, concrete pad and reflective insulation, duct liner. REHAU Inc., Heating & Plumbing 1501 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg, VA 20176 (800) 247-9445 Fax: (800) 627-3428 [email protected] www.rehau.com Cross-linked polyetheylene pipe (PEX-a) and fittings for radiant floor heating systems, snow and ice melt systems, PEX plumbing applications, and pre-insulated pipe. Rheem Manufacturing Co., Water Heating 101 Bell Rd., Montgomery, AL 36117-4305 (800) 621-5622 Fax: (334) 260-1562 [email protected] www.rheem.com Residential storage tanks and tankless, commercial gas and electric, booster, point of use. RIDGID, Emerson 400 Clark St., Elyria, OH 44035 (440) 323-5581 Fax: (440) 329-4551 [email protected] www.ridgid.com Steve Dyer, Dir. of Mktg. Comm. RIDGID is a leading manufacturer of hand and power tools. Its broad offering includes threading and drain cleaning machines, and more than 300 tools that serve a variety of industries. SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 35 & 153 Rinnai Corp. 103 International Dr., Peachtree City, GA 30269 (800) 621-9419 Fax: (678) 364-8643 [email protected] www.rinnai.us Continuous flow tankless water heaters, gas infrared radiant space heaters, blue flame heaters, direct vent furnaces, convection heaters, commercial rice cooks, and portable gas cooktops. Rockford Separators Inc. 5127-28th Ave., P.O. Box 5963, Rockford, IL 61125 (815) 229-5077 Fax: (815) 229-5108 [email protected] www.rkfdseparators.com Rob Williams, Engrg.; Bryce Russell, Engrg.; Jim Griffin, V.P. Opers. Oil, grease, fuel, lint and other standard and custom-built gravity enhanced separators. Rooter-Man 268 Rangeway Rd., P.O. Box 290, North Billerica, MA 01862 (978) 667-1144; (800) 700-8062 Fax: (978) 663-0061 [email protected] or [email protected] www.rooterman.com Donald MacDonald, C.E.O. Exclusive franchise systems. Roth Industries, Inc. 268 Bellew Ave S., Watertown, NY 13601 (888) 266-7684 Fax: (888) 276-7684 [email protected] www.roth-usa.com Jochen Drewniok, C.E.O. Hydronic radiant panel heating systems for residential and commercial installations, snowmelt systems, plumbing systems, DWT (double-wall) fuel oil storage tanks and solar systems. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 387-9441 Fax: (815) 397-6174 [email protected] www.rothenberger-usa.com Threading machines, press tools, hand tools, pipe cutters, torches & accessories, drain cleaning machines, drain inspection cameras, cutting dies. Rovanco Piping Systems 20535 S.E. Frontage Rd., Joliet, IL 60431 (815) 741-6700 Fax: (815) 741-4227 [email protected] www.rovanco.com Leading manufacturer of pre-fabricated, pre-insulated piping systems. Rovanco systems are manufactured to exact standards with our patented methods resulting in high-quality, unique products. Rovanco has a nationwide network of sales representatives and fast delivery turnaround capabilities and has been a leading pre-insulated pipe manufacturer for thirty-nine years. Rovanco is also a distributor of Rhinoflex Flexible Piping Systems Rub Inc. 5371 12th Ave. E., Shakopee, MN 55379 (800) 468-4131; (952) 857-1114 Fax: (952) 857-1118 [email protected] www.rubvalves.com Glenn Nylander, Dir.-Sales; Tom Scholato, Sales Mgr.-E.; Sandro Bonomi, Managing Dir.; Shelly Tarica, Sales Mgr.-W.; Bruce Sandler, Sales Mgr.-N. Forged brass ball valves, brass gate valves, stainless steel ball valves, pneumatic and electric actuation, needle valves. Rubber World Industries, LLC P. O. Box 2435, New Industrial Area, Ajman, 2435 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES +971-6-7434176 Fax: +971-6-7434197 [email protected] www.gulfoflex.com or www.gulfoflex.co.ae Razin Shekhani, Sales Officer Runtal North America, Inc. 187 Neck Rd., P.O. Box 8278, Ward Hill, MA 01835 (800) 526-2621 Fax: (978) 372-7140 [email protected] www.runtalnorthamerica.com Owen Kantor, Natl. Sales Mgr.-Res. Div./V.P.; Kent Stille, Natl. Sales Mgr.-Comm. Div./V.P.; Wes Owens, Runtal North America, Inc./Pres.; Jim Graham , Appl. Engr. Wall panel and baseboard style hydronic radiant heating panels; wall panel electric or hydronic towel warmer bathroom heaters. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. 401 W. Fourth St., East Greenville, PA 18041 (215) 679-6262; (800) 345-6300 Fax: (215) 679-0700 [email protected] www.sos-prod.com I. Pryor, C.E.O.; W. Pryor, Pres.; F. Pryor, Gen. Mgr.; B. Dudek, Office Mgr. Cements, chemicals, detectors, drain cleaners, solder and fluxes; boiler cleaners, pipe dopes. Safe-T-Cover 2710 Landers Ave., Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 259-4495 Fax: (615) 259-4481 [email protected] www.safe-t-cover.com Gerald Pruitt, Owner; Al Adams, Sales Mgr.; Lori Patton, Inside Sales; Tracy Larkin, Inside Sales Freeze and vandal protective enclosures for backflow assemblies, pumps and valves. Safelink System Inc., Mr. Pex Systems 2613 87th Ct. W., Northfield, MN 55057 (952) 652-2472 Fax: (952) 652-2378 [email protected] www.mrpexsystems.com Tomas Lenman, Pres. Radiant Floor Heating Systems, Pex Tubing, PEXAL-PEX Tubing Safety Tubs LLC 1100 Ave. S., Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (877) 304-2800 Fax: (267) 295-1028 [email protected] www.safetytubs.com Robert Buete, C.E.O.; La Forest Farr La. Forest E. Farr, 10700 Sikes Pl., Ste. 285, Charlotte, NC 28027 (877) 304-2800 (267) 295-1028 Leading manufacturer of acrylic walkin bath tubs and accessible products. Saniflo 1-685 Speedvale Ave. W., Guelph, ON N1K 1E6 CANADA (519) 824-1134 Schott North America 555 Taxter Rd., Elmsford, NY 10523 (914) 831-2261 Fax: (914) 831-2362 [email protected] www.us.schott.com David Weimann, Bus. Mgr. Albert Sterling & Assoc., TX Bornquist, IL Rep Source, LLC, OH Smillie McAdams & Summerlin, Canada The George Yardley Co., CA Glass Drain and Vent Piping Systems & Neutralization Sumps Duran Tubular Gage Glass. www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 75 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS Selkirk Corp. 1301 W. Pres. George Bush Hwy., Ste. 330, Richardson, TX 75080 (800) 992-8368 Fax: (877) 393-4145 [email protected] www.selkirkcorp.com Tim Rothgeb, V.P. Sales - U.S.A; John Vukanovich, V.P. Mktg. Air vent registers, grilles, diffusers, factory built chimney, stove pipe, chimney liners, L vent for pellet, pellet pipe, direct vent systems and type B gas vent. Service Automation Inc. 17405 Village Green Dr., Houston, TX 77040 (800) 774-7230 Fax: (713) 466-3750 [email protected] Charles Haycraft; David Haycraft Computer Software; Sawin Professional, Sawin Mobile. SFA Saniflo, Inc. 105 Newfield Ave., Ste. B, Raritan Ctr., Edison, NJ 08837 (800) 571-8191 Fax: (732) 225-6072 www.saniflo.com SFA Saniflo Inc. is the only manufacturer of its kind in North America, offering a complete line of macerating toilet systems and gray water pumping systems for residential and commercial applications. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 119 SID Harvey Industries, Inc. 605 Locust St., Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745-9200 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 12 SignZoo 4139 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34234 (941) 355-5653 Fax: (941) 355-9802 [email protected] www.signzoo.com Larry Cavalluzzi, Pres./Owner NATIONAL INSTALLATION of Fleet wraps, fleet graphics and decals, vinyl lettering, signs, banners, posters, stickers, site signs, equipment signs and labels. SimCo Valve Co. Inc. 151 Memorial Dr., Unit A, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (508) 845-3300 Fax: (508) 845-3304 [email protected] www.simcovalve.com Ball valves; Gate, globe and check valves; Actuators, pneumatic and electric. Stainless steel ball valves. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. P.O. Box 397, Peculiar, MO 64078 (800) 821-3944 Fax: (800) 758-5950 www.siouxchief.com Ed Ismert, V.P.- Sales/Mktg.; Wade Long, Natl. Sales Mgr. Innovative manufacturer of high quality plumbing products including supply, drainage, support, specialties, testing, tools, and access products. Sloan Valve Co. 10500 Seymour Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131-1259 (800) 9VALVE9; (847) 671-4300 Fax: (800) 822-0683 [email protected] 76 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 www.sloanvalve.com Susan Kennedy, Dir.-Mktg.; John Lauer, Dir.-Intl. Bus. Devel.; Peter Jahrling, Dir.-Design Engrg.; John Aykroyd, V.P.-Bus. Devel. ADCO Sales, Inc., 29333 Clayton Ave., Wickliffe, OH 44092 (440) 944-7500 Alaska Winter Inc., 3901 Spenard Rd., Anchorage, AK 99517 (907) 2480000 Amercian Sales Co., 920 palm St., St. Louis, MO 63147 (314) 231-6114 Aspinall Associates, 6840 Hillsdale Ct., Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 849-5757 BBN Sales, Inc., 3737 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 681-9999 BBN/ Tenn Sales, Inc., 3531 Papermill Dr., Knoxville, TN 37909 (865) 637-7666 Bradford Sales Co., Inc., 119 Jackson St., Ste. 107, Vidalia, GA 30474 (912) 5373448 Bradford Sales Co., Inc., 2700 Bankers Ind Dr., Atlanta, GA 30360 (770) 448-3400 Braley-Gray & Associates, 900 E. Overland Rd., Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 898-9410 Braley-Gray & Associates, 2150 N. Lewis Ave., Portland, OR 97227 (503) 249-6972 C.A. Riner Co., Inc., 7620 Hardin Dr., N. Little Rock, AR 72117 (501) 834-1400 Central Sales Inc., 2001 Westown Pkwy., Ste. 101, W. Des Moines, IA 50265 (515) 224-8900 Clapper Co., Inc., 5528 Holiday Ave., Billings, MT 59108 (406) 2529385 Delco Sales, 1930 Raymer Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833 (714) 888-2444 Delco Sales, 111 Sand island Access Rd. I-10, Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 8427900 Dillard Associates, 10221 Desert Sands, Ste. 202, San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 824-4881 Dillard Associates, 3145 National Cir., Garland, TX 75041 (972) 278-2000 Dillard Associates, 4925 Everhart, Ste. 121, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (361) 855-2786 Diversified Sales Inc., 304-C Hill Ave., Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 291-6331 Diversified Spec. Sales Inc., 13261 Northend Ave., Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 398-2400 Diversified Spec. Sales Inc., 931 W. River Center Dr., Comstock Park, MI 49321 (616) 7859000 Edwards, Platt & Deely Inc., 368 Wyandanch Ave., North Babylon, NY 11703 (631) 253-0600 Engineered Concepts, 917 N.W. 31st Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (800) 273-5522 Hamel Associates, Inc., 4620 W. 77th St., Ste. 246, Edina, MN 55435 (952) 835-5570 Hebco Inc., 5310 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 491-0797 J.A. Short, Inc., P.O. Box 190951, Hato Rey, 00919-0951 Puerto Rico (787) 633-4247 J.B. O’Connor Co., Inc., P.O. Box 12927, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 (724) 745-5300 J.H. Pokorny Associates LLC, 1502 Providence Hwy., Norwood, MA 02062 (781) 762-2661 Kliman Sales Inc., 1245 N. 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 2751784 M&M Sales, Inc., 1006-B Wall St., El Paso, TX 79915 (915) 772-0393 M&M Sales, Inc., 3415 Vassar Dr. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 884-1733 Maloney & Curcio, Inc., Joe Curcio, 1601-1611 Pennsylvania Ave., Linden, NJ 07036 (908) 486-0900 Marshall-Rodeno Associated, 5700 E 39th Ave., Denver, CO 80207 (303) 575-6701 Pannell/Associates, Inc., 5411 S. 101st E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74146 (918) 664-7732 R.E. Fitzpatrick Sales, Inc., 4109 W. Nike Dr., West Jordan, UT 84088 (801) 282-0700 R.G. Dobbin Sales, Ltd., 230 Wildcat Rd., Downsview, ON M3J 2N5 Canada (416) 6635465 REPCO Associates, Inc., 787 Industrial Dr., Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 530-0010 Robert Burns Assoc., Inc., 574 Hi-View Dr., Lititz, PA 17543 (717) 203-8828 Robert Burns Assoc., Inc., 4009-B Market St., Aston, PA 19014 (610) 497-1722 Service Reps, Inc., 15030 A Cir., Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 333-2095 Sloan de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Carretera a los Pinos km.-1, Ramos Arizpe, Coah. CP 25900, Mexico +52 844 488 0669 Smith & Stevenson, 4935 Chastain Ave., Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 525-3388 Southwest Mechanical Sales Co., 3191 Builders Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 368-2561 Southwestern Mechanical Sales Co., 1440 W. San Pedro St., Gilbert, AZ 85233 (480) 813-1313 Southwestern Mechanical Sales Co., 4771 South Overland Drive, Tucson, AZ 85714 (520) 884-1414 Stephen & Stephenson, Inc., 4626 Windfern Dr., Houston, TX 77041 (713) 227-7254 Stickler & Associates, Inc., 333 N. 121st St., Milwaukee, WI 53226 (414) 7710400 Stone-Drew/Ashe & Jones, Inc., 710 S. Lucile St., Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 763-2850 Suntoya Corporation, 3820 E. Boone, Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 534-1516 Superior Products, Inc., 2030 Dickory Ave., Ste. 202, Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 733-1318 Superior Products, Inc., 2911 S. Ruby Ave., Gonzales, LA 70737 (225) 644-9773 The Joyce Agency, 8442 Alban Rd., Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 866-3111 W.G. Lesemann & Associates, 11182 Hopson Rd., Ste. A, Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 752-6301 WMS Sales, Inc., 9580 County Rd., Clarence Center, NY 14032 (716) 741-9575 Will & Pierce Agency, 6612 Pine Hill Rd., Daphne, AL 36526 (251) 621-1550 Yost Associates, 224 Eastern Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033 (860) 659-0301 ZielCarlson, Inc., 317 S. Missouri, Morton, IL 61550 (309) 635-4152 Ziel-Carlson, Inc., 215 - 43rd St., Moline, IL 61265 (309) 762-3700 Sloan Valve Company is the leading manufacturer of water- and energy-efficient plumbing systems, including manual and electronic Flushometers that use as little as a pint of water; 0.5-gpm sensor-operated faucets; Waterfree Urinals; solid-surface lavatories; stainless-steel scrub sinks; and hand dryers. Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries 2781 Gunter Pk. Dr. E. , P.O. Box 3237, Montgomery, AL 36109-1405 (334) 277-8520 Fax: (334) 272-7396 [email protected] or [email protected] www.jrsmith.com Charles White, V.P. Mktg.; Steve Chromey, Sr. V. P./ Gen. Mgr.; John Roberts, V.P. Sales; Jerry McDanal, V.P. Engrg.; Kevin Jones., Mktg. Asst.; Jay L. Smith, Pres. A full line manufacturer of specified plumbing and drainage products for any type of commerical construction project; our comprehensive line of quality engineered products include roof drains, cleanouts, floor drains, hydrants, interceptors, closet and lavatory supports, backwater valves, and water hammer arresters. Smith’s Environmental Products 300 Pond St., Randolph, MA 02368 (781) 986-2525 Fax: (781) 986-8934 [email protected] www.smithsenvironmentalproducts.com Parker Wheat , Natl. V.P.; Sam Williams, Natl. Sales Mgr.-U.S.; Eric Lemay, Natl. Sales Mgr.-Canada Manufacturer of kickspace heaters, fan convectors, booster coils, convectors, and perimeter heating equipment for those hard-to-heat areas. Smith-Cooper Intl. 2867 Vail Ave., Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 890-4455; (800) 766-0076 Fax: (323) 890-4456 [email protected] www.smithcooper.com MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS Paul Youngren, Mktg.; Frank Connelley, Natl. Sales Mgr. Steel, iron and bronze fittings and nipples. Assorted valves, resilient wedge and butterfly valves, including plumbing specialties, stainless steel pipe, valves and fittings. Solene Solar Water Heating Systems 950 Sunshine Ln., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (866) 902-0060 Toll Free; (321) 274-0060 Direct www.solene-usa.com Loren Zucconi, Natl. Sales Mgr. Pllumb green and profit with Solar Water Heating from one of the world’s largest solar manufacturers. Spears Manufacturing Company 15853 Olden St., Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 364-1611 Fax: (818) 367-3014 [email protected] www.spearsmfg.com Mike Velasquez, V.P.; Mike Lyons, Reg. Sales Mgr.; Gregory Peak, Tech. Serv. Dir.; Jim Lubas, V.P. Sales-E.; Jim Yarborough, Field Tech. Serv. Mgr., W.; Vince Arter, Field Tech. Serv. Mgr., E. PVC & CPVC pressure fittings and valves; PVC DWV fittings; CPVC corrosive waste pipe & fittings; high purity pipe & fittings. Spirotherm Inc. 25 N. Brandon Dr., Glendale Hts., IL 60139-2024 (630) 307-2662 Fax: (630) 307-3773 [email protected] www.spirotherm.com Air eliminators, dirt separators, automatic air vents, hydronic baseboard, convectors. StainlessDrains.com P.O. Box 1278, Greenville, TX 75403 (888) 785-2345 Fax: (877) 785-2342 [email protected] www.stainlessdrains.com Shelia A. Heller, V.P.; Tom Heller, Dir. Bus. Devel.; Jennifer Snider, Sales Manufacturer of stainless steel drains; area drains, trench drains, trap drians, p-trap and cleanouts custom drains and food service drains. Stancor Inc. 515 Fan Hill Rd., Monroe, CT 06468 (203) 268-7513 Fax: (203) 268-7958 [email protected] www.stancorpumps.com Stancor is a leading manufacturer of electric submersible pumps, including the environmentally safe Oil-Minder pump system. Stancor systems are in service throughout the world. Stancor offers a full line of quality submersible pumps, controls and accessories for industrial, commercial, construction and mining applications. Stanley Virax 480 Myrtle St., New Britain, CT 06053 (800) 827-7558 Fax: (770) 648-9108 www.stanleyvirax.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 45 Steamist 275 Veterons Blvd., Rutherford, NJ 07070 (201) 933-0700 Fax: (201) 933-0746 www.steamist.com Steam bath generators and accessories. Sterling — a Kohler Co. 444 Highland Dr., Kohler, WI 53044 (920) 457-4441 Fax: (920) 453-5851 www.sterlingplumbing.com Jennifer Jelinek, Dir. Mktg.; Timothy O’Connor, Dir.-Sterling Brand; Jim Mayer, Dir.-Natl. Acct. Wholesale Tub/shower doors, bathing fixtures, stainless steel and composite kitchen sinks, vitreous china. www.symmons.com Dominic Solis, V.P. Sales/Mktg.; Tim O’Keeffe, Dir. of Mktg.; Glenda Wilbar, Internal Sales Mgr.; John Couture, Dir. Engrg.; Melissa Grimaldi, Mktg. Comm. Mgr. Pressure balance shower valves, thermostatic water controllers, metering lavatory and shower valves, washing machine valves, faucets, shower heads, hand held showers. Stevens Pump Co. 850 Greenleaf, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (847) 981-1116 Fax: (847) 981-1180 [email protected] www.stevenspump.com 7 Year warranty residential sump and sewage pumps. SyncroFlo, Inc. 6700 Best Friend Rd., Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 447-4443 Fax: (770) 447-0230 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 117 Stiebel Eltron, Inc. 17 West St., West Hatfield, MA 01088 (413) 247-3380; (800) 582-8423 Fax: (413) 247-3369 [email protected] www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com Frank Stiebel, Pres.; Bill Riley, Sales Stiebel Eltron tankless electric water heaters, solar hot water systems, automatic hand dryers, wall mounted fan heaters (electric). SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 14 Superior Manufacturing Division, Magnatech Corp. P.O. Box 13343, 2015 S. Calhoun, Fort Wayne, IN 46868-3343 (260) 456-3596; (800) 348-0999 Fax: (260) 456-3598 [email protected] www.superiorwaterconditioners.com Magnetic water treatment for lime/scale and corrosion control in boilers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc. Superior Radiant Products, Ltd. 23-428 Millen Rd., Stoney Creek, ON L8E 3N9 CANADA (905) 664-8274; (800) 527-HEAT (4328) Fax: (905) 664-8846 [email protected] www.superiorradiant.com Kevin Merritt, Pres.; Thomas Delp, Natl. Sales Mgr.; Susan Samson, Mktg. Spec. SRP Manufacturers a full range of gas fired, high and low intensity infrared space heating equipment for the commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential markets. Supreme Corp. 2581 E. Kercher Rd., Goshen, IN 46528 (574) 642-4888 Fax: (574) 642-4729 [email protected] www.supremecorp.com Spartan service van, spartan cargo van, Iner-City parcel van, van body, platform body, and Astro body. Symmons Industries Inc. 31 Brooks Dr., Braintree, MA 02184-3804 (800) 796-6667 Fax: (800) 961-9621 [email protected] T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. 2 Saddleback Cove, P.O. Box 1088, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-1088 (864) 834-4102 Fax: (864) 834-3518 [email protected] www.tsbrass.com Eva-Marie Fox, V.P.-Mktg.; Claude Theisen, Pres.; Ken Gallagher, Dir.-Sales; Linda Seigler , Natl. Sales Mgr.; Clay White, V.P.-Mfg. A complete line of plumbing products for commercial, institutional, foodservice, industrial and medical applications. T-DRILL Industries, Inc. 1740 Corporate Dr., Ste. 820, Norcross, GA 30093 (770) 925-0520; (800) 554-2730 Fax: (770) 925-3912 [email protected] www.t-drill.com Richard D. Nelson, Sales Mgr.; John Hodges, Sales; Marie Chambers, Cust. Serv./Parts; Jarno Syrenius, Pipe Cutting T-DRILL mechanically forms tees in copper tube and stainless steel pipe. Portable pipe branching system for use on copper. Precision portable tube and pipe cutting from 1/2” to 14”. TAC 1354 Clifford Ave., Loves Park, IL 61111 (815) 637-3878 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 44 Taco, Inc. 1160 Cranston St., Cranston, RI 02920 (401) 942-8000 Fax: (401) 942-2360 [email protected] www.taco-hvac.com John H. White, Jr., Pres.; Mark Chaffee, Sr. Prod. Mgr.; Tim Smith, Dir.-Mktg. Prog.; Tom Lawrence, Sr. V.P. Sales/Mktg./Commercial; Robert Coons, Sr. V.P. Sales/Mktg.-Residential Residential circulators, zone valves and hydronic specialty products as well as pumps, valves and heat transfer equipment for both residential and commercial use. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 107 Talcott Mountain Engineering Inc. 22 Talcott Mountain Rd., Simabury, CT 06070 (860) 651-3141 Fax: (860) 658-4288 www.pumppuller.com Water well pump puller for wells to 600 foot depth light weight, economical, proven design. www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 77 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS BioHeat U.S.A. 4 Britton Ln., P.O. Box 285, Lyme, NH 03768 (800) 782-9927 Fax: (603) 795-4740 [email protected] www.bioheatusa.com or www.pelletboiler. com,www.woodboilers.com Scott Nichols, Pres.; John Redmond, V.P. High efficiency stick wood add-on, wood-oil/gas multifuel boilers, wood pellet and corn stoker boilers, heat storage systems. (800) 431-1588 Fax: (800) 848-6051 [email protected] www.reliablesprinkler.com F.J. Fee III, Pres.; K.T. Fee, Exec. V.P.; M.R. Fee, V.P.-Mktg.; Rex Schwendiman, V.P. System Components; Thomas D. Field, V.P.-Sales; Thomas Multer, V.P.-Prod. Tech. A major manufacturer of automatic fire sprinklers, valves, and special hazards/systems products and a distributor of sprinkler system components. tekmar Control Systems Ltd. 5100 Silver Star Rd., Vernon, BC V1B 3K4 CANADA (250) 545-7749 Fax: (250) 545-0650 [email protected] www.tekmarcontrols.com Paul Williamson; Randy Baerg; Mike Miller Boiler reset controls for single and multi-boiler systems, integrated hot water heating controls for HRF and convector systems, controls for electric and hydronic snow melting systems, HVAC temperature controls. Thermoplastic Valves Inc. 53 S. 7th St., Emmaus, PA 18049-3716 (610) 967-6388 Fax: (610) 967-6448 [email protected] www.plasticvalves.com Mary Jo Serfass, Pres.; William Mosser, C.E.O.; Donnita Fisher , Off. Mgr. Full line of thermoplastic valves 1/2”-24”, 4 major plastics. The IAPMO Group 5001 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761-2816 (909) 472-4100 Fax: (909) 472-4150 [email protected] www.iapmo.org GP Russ Chaney, Exec. Dir.; Shahin Moinian, Dir.IAPMO R&T; Ken Wijaya, Senior Dir.-IAPMO R&T Laboratory; Lynne Simnick, Dir.-IAPMO Code Devel.; Allen Inlow, Sr. Dir.; Dwight Perkins, Field Serv. IAPMO, Linden Raimer, 21316 Pat O’Brien Rd, Covington, LA 70435 (985) 871-3999 IAPMO, Gordon MacEwan, PO Box 2801, Duxbury, MA 02331 (781) 834-8900 IAPMO, Marylyn Stapleton, PO Box 303739, St. Thomas, USVI, 00803 (340) 775-9443 IAPMO, Ron Lord, 1155 S. Havana St. #11-318, Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 451-0978 IAPMO, John Mata, 18062 FM 529 RMB 196, Cypress, TX 77433 (281) 856-2029 IAPMO, Matt Marciniak, 4528A W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53219 (414) 329-4244 IAPMO, Bill Schweitzer, 14255 N. 123 Lane, Hoyt, KS 66440 (785) 986-6623 Write and administer Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Solar Energy Code, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code and other related codes/educational publications; product certification service and product testing laboratory. The Pool Shower, Inc. 80 Midland Overlook, P.O. Box 1850, Dallas, GA 30157 (678) 363-3939; (866) 746-9371 Fax: (678) 363-8391 [email protected] or [email protected] www.poolshower.com Connie Forrester, V.P. Oper. Wall Mount & Free Standing Stainless Steel Shower Units - ADA Metered, Electronic, Pull Chain, Optional Accessories. The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. 103 Fairview Pk. Dr., Elmsford, NY 10523 78 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Tigerflow Systems Inc. 4034 Mint Way, Dallas, TX 75237-1604 (214) 337-8780 Fax: (214) 333-2742 [email protected] www.tigerflow.com Topp Industries, Inc. 420 N. State Rd., Ste. 25, P.O. Box 420, Rochester, IN 46975 (800) 354-4534 Fax: (574) 223-6106 [email protected] www.toppindustries.com Kevin Birchmeier, Pres.; Bruce Bowsher, Mgr. Fiberglass and polyethylene sump/sewage basins, covers and accessories, prefabricated fiberglass sewage lift stations. Town & Country Plastics Inc. P.O. Box 269, Morganville, NJ 07751 (732) 780-5300 Fax: (732) 294-0001 [email protected] www.tandc.thomasregister.com neutralizing & dilution tanks & systems; underground fuel oil & gasoline storage; chemical & water holding & mixing; grease, oil, & sediment interceptors; sump for pumps & ejectors; polypropylene & other plastic pipe and fittings & valves; fume hoods, blowers, & ducting; chemcial & lab sinks, countertops & work stations; floor drains, trench drains & roof drains; custom fabrication Trade Service 15092 Ave. of Science, San Diego, CA 92128 (858) 521-1554; (800) 710-8987 Fax: (858) 521-1432; (858) 521-1441 [email protected] www.tradeservice.com Mary Melton, Bus. Devel. Rep. Plumbing and mechanical industry standard electronic pricing software and illustrated price books. Triangle Tube 1 Triangle Ln., Blackwood, NJ 08012 (856) 228-8881 Fax: (856) 228-3584 [email protected] www.triangletube.com Stainless steel condensing boilers, stainless steel indirect fired water heaters, stainless steel heat exchangers. Trimble Dayton 5475 Kellenburger Rd., Dayton, OH 45424 (937) 233-8921 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 39 True Blue Software, LLC P.O. Box 386, Charlestown, NH 03603-0386 (603) 826-3500 Fax: (603) 283-6115 [email protected] www.tbsw.com True Vantage buiness accounting software provides contractors and accountants the integrated tools to control costs, job costing, project management, estimating, inventory, invoicing, tracking, customized reporting, flat rate and more. Tunstall Corp. 118 Exchange St., Chicopee, MA 01013 (413) 594-8695 Fax: (413) 598-8109 [email protected] www.tunstall-inc.com Timothy Tunstall Turnstall Steam Traps, Macon Controls, Macon Balancing TVM Building Products 169 Jari Dr., Johnstown, PA 15904 (888) 484-4886; (866) 832-4886 Fax: (877) 736-3886 [email protected] www.tvmi.com TVM’s product line includes Reflective Insulation, Silicone & Specialty Sealants, Polyurethane Foams, Firestops and Extruded Products. Twin City Hose, Inc. 20615 Commerce Blvd., Rogers, MN 55374 (763) 428-5100 Fax: (763) 428-5111 [email protected] www.twincityhose.com Michael Lowe, Gen. Mgr.; Pete Maley, Sales Mgr. Pipes/valves/fittings, flexible metal hose, tubing, flexible connectors, rubber expansion joints, metal expansion joints. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products 451 N. Cannon Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 362-0700 Fax: (215) 362-5385 www.tyco-fire.com Melissa McCain, Mktg. Mgr.; Jim Brunetti, Prod. Mgr.; Rick Foster, Dir.-Fire Protection Sales; Brian Ragone, Dir.-Mech. Prod. Sales; Darren Palmieri, Res. Prod. Mgr. Residential, commercial and institutional fire sprinklers; alarm check, dry pipe, preaction, double interlock valves and accessories. Complete line of pipe, valves, fittings, (threaded, grooved, flanged), accessories, pipe preparation tools for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, process piping. Fire protection design software. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 109 Tyco Thermal Controls 307 Constitution Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025 (650) 216-1526 Fax: (650) 474-7711 [email protected] tycothermal.com Offering turnkey engineering, design, construction and maintenance, Tyco Thermal Controls is capable of handling heat-tracing projects of any size and scope. MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS UEMSI W137 N5560 Williams Pl., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 (262) 783-6666; (800) 666-0766 Fax: (262) 783-4860; (800) 691-0031 [email protected] www.uemsi.com Brian Kotecki, V.P. Sales/Mktg.; Tim Sullivan, Sr. Acct. Mgr. Pipeline cleaning and televising parts and equipment. Inspection equipment for airducts, drain lines and other HVAC components. UMA Solar 13620 49th St. N., Clearwater, FL 33762 (727) 572-6655 Fax: (727) 572-7922 [email protected] Uponor 5925 148th St. W., Apple Valley, MN 55124 (800) 321-4739; (952) 891-2000 Fax: (952) 431-4025; (952) 891-2008 www.uponor-usa.com Anders Tollsten, Exec. V.P.; Ingrid Mattsson, Adv./ Brand Mgmt. Mgr.; Jane Doyon, Channel Mktg. Mgr.; Joel Culp, V.P.-Offerings/Mktg.; Steve Lockridge, Plumbing-Prod. Mgr.; Mark Hudoba, Residential Radiant Heating & Cooling-Prod. Mgr.; Dale Stroud, New Bus. Devel. Mgr.; Daniel Sullivan, Commercial Radiant Heating & Cooling-Prod. Mgr. Uponor provides PEX-based radiant floor heating and cooling, plumbing and fire safety systems for residential and commercial applications worldwide. Utility Manufacturing Co. 700 Main St., Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 997-6300 Fax: (516) 997-6345 www.utilitychemicals.com Cements, compounds, chemicals, cleaners, nontoxic anti-freeze, fluxes, fuel oil thread compounds, boiler chemicals. Verizon One Verizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (908) 559-8334 SEE OUR AD ON IBC Viega 301 N. Main, 9th Fl., Wichita, KS 67202 (877) 843-4262 Fax (316) 425-7618 [email protected] www.viega.com Dan Schmierer, C.E.O.; Don Hafer, V.P.-Oper.; Dave Garlow, V.P.-Sales; Christian Geisthoff, V.P.Mktg.; Adina Barnes, Dir.-Mktg.; Bob Gottermeier, V.P.-Tech. Mktg. Hydronic radiant floor heating systems, snow melting systems, PEX plumbing systems, and ProPress Copper Fitting System. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7 Viessmann Manufacturing Co. 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A, Doraville, GA 30340 (770) 941-3080 (770) 941-6389; Viking SupplyNet, 6480 Box Springs Blvd., Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 656-3111 Viking SupplyNet, 5081 Kelton Way, Ste. 100, Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 923-1080 Viking SupplyNet, 800 Westlake Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30336 (404) 346-9680 Viking SupplyNet, 12011 Guilford Rd., Ste. 110, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 (301) 490-5514 (301) 490-5367 Systems equipment for the commercial and residential fire sprinkler industry. Vormittag Associates Inc. 120 Comac St., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 (800) 824-7776 Fax: (631) 588-9771 [email protected] www.vai.net Dan Bivona, Sales Dir.; Joe Scioscia, V.P. Sales; Lisa Visconti, Mktg. Dir.; Ariana Pesce, Bus. Devel. VAI is an award-winning IBM Premier Business Partner and softward developer of enterprise resource planning solutions for all types of businesses. Wal-Rich Corp. 97-36 43rd Ave., Corona, NY 11368 (800) 221-1157 Fax: (718) 672-0018 [email protected] www.wal-rich.com Bath/bathroom accessories, kitchen and bath hardware, pipes/valves/fittings, toilets/bidets/toilet seats, tools. The Walton Co. 600 New Pk. Ave., P.O. Box 330815, West Hartford, CT 06133 (860) 523-5231 Fax: (860) 236-9968 [email protected] www.waltontools.com Skip Weeks, Pres. Tap extractors, tap extensions, tap wrenchs, pipe, stud, and screw extractors, ergonomic file handles. Ward Manufacturing Inc. P.O. Box 9, Blossburg, PA 16912-0009 (570) 638-2131; (800) 248-1028 Fax: (570) 638-3410 [email protected] www.wardmfg.com Malleable pipe fittings, unions, cast iron pipe fittings, plain end (Wardlox), mechanical branch connectors (Teelox), Wardflex a corrugated stainless steel tubing for natural and propane gas piping, welded nipples, seamless, brass, couplings, plugs & bushings & forged steel. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 49 Warmboard, Inc. 8035 Soquel Dr., Ste. 41-A, Aptos, CA 95003-3948 (831) 685-9276; (877) 338-5493 Fax: (831) 685-9278 [email protected] www.warmboard.com Marla Florez, Mktg. Mgr. Radiant Heating Systems, 2 in 1 radiant panel and structural subfloor. Warmup Inc. 52 Federal Rd., Unit 1F, Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 791-0072; (888) 927-6333 Fax: (888) 927-4721 [email protected] www.warmup.com Sharon Mangino, Gen. Mgr.; Marty Henry, Sales Exec. Temperature controls; electric radiant heat for ALL floor types and insulated backer board. www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 79 MANUFACTURERS ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve 5721 Harvey Wilson Dr., Houston, TX 77020 (713) 672-9416; (800) 231-6680 Fax: (713) 672-8549 [email protected] www.warrenalloy.com Steve Discianno, Dir.-Valve Prod. Sales; Bob Hohos, V.P.-Warren Valve Warren Valve manufactures gates globes checks balls & strainers- cast and forged materials in stainless alloy 20 & nickel alloys in sizes thru 30” along with pressures thru 6000 lb. Watco Manufacturing Co., Div. of WCM Industries 1220 S. Powell Rd., Independence, MO 60457 (816) 796-3900 Fax: (816) 796-0875 [email protected] www.watcomfg.com Wastes and overflows; trim kits and accessories. Water Quality Association, Gold Seal Product Certification 4151 Naperville Rd., Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 505-0160 Fax: (630) 505-9637 [email protected] www.wqa.org Thomas Palkon, CWS-VI, Dir. Prod. Certification; Tina Fisher, Prod. Certification Supv.; Melissa Tonsor,, Sales Mgr. WQA’s ANSI accredited Gold Seal Program certifies products to NSF/ANSI-61 Standard for Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects. Water-Right, Inc. 1900 Prospect Ct., Appleton, WI 54914 (920) 739-9401; (800) 777-1426 Fax: (920) 739-9406 [email protected] www.water-right.com Kurt Gruett, Pres.; Mike Hamberger, Natl. Sales Mgr. Manufacturer of water softeners and conditioners for residential, commercial and industrial markets since 1963. Waterless Co. LLC 1050 Joshua Way, Vista, CA 92081 (800) 244-6364; (760) 727-7723 Fax: (760) 727-7775 [email protected] www.waterless.com Klaus Reichardt, Managing Partner No-Flush urinals work completely without water and flush valves, retrofit and new construction, save water, sewer, maintenance costs. Since 1991. Watson McDaniel 428 Jones Blvd., Pottstown, PA 19464 (610) 495-5131 Fax: (610) 495-5134 [email protected] www.watsonmcdaniel.com Watts 815 Chestnut St., N. Andover, MA 01845-6098 (978) 688-1811 Fax: (978) 794-1848 [email protected] www.watts.com E. Elliott, Exec. V.P. Sales/Mktg.; Doug DeViney, V.P. Mtkg.; Dave Johnson, V.P. Sales Plumbing and heating, backflow prevention, water 80 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 filtration, drainage, brass and tubular, PEX plumbing and automatic control valve products. [email protected] Offer job cost, service management and equipment management software products. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23 Watts Radiant 4500 E. Progress Pl., Springfield, MO 65803 (417) 864-6108; (800) 276-2419 Fax: (417) 8648161 [email protected] www.wattsradiant.com Mike Chiles, V.P./Gen. Mgr.; Dan Chiles, V.P.-Mktg.; Russ Rose, V.P.-Sales; Mark Fries, Sales Mgr.; Chris Haldiman, Tech. Dir. Hydronic floor heating and snowmelting, electric floor warming, PEX plumbing, turf warming, permafrost protection, and pre-assembled mechanical boards all engineered for residential and commercial applications. Webstone Co., Inc. P.O. Box 59, Worcester, MA 01610 (800) 225-9529 Fax: (800) 336-5133 [email protected] www.webstonevalves.com Fernando Mireles, V.P. Sales/Mktg.; Bill Colglazier, Natl. Sales Mgr.; Lisa Terry, Inside Sales Mgr.; John McCaffrey, Reg. Sales Mgr. Webstone Co., Inc., Bill Colglazier, One Appian Way, Worcester, MA 01610 (800) 225-9529 Webstone Co., Inc., Lisa Lyon, One Appian Way, Worcester, MA 01610 (800) 225-9529 Webstone Co., Inc., John J. McCaffrey, One Appian Way, Worcester, MA 01610 (800) 225-9529 Brass and stainless steel ball valves, brass gate, globe and check valves, isolator uniflange ball valves, web 600 ball valves. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 29 Weil Pump Co., Inc. W57 N14363 Doerr Way, P.O. Box 887, Cedarburg, WI 53012 (262) 377-1399 Fax: (262) 377-0515 [email protected] www.weilpump.com Bill Kanetzke Submersible and vertical wastewater pumps, grinder and dry pit pumps, systems, controls and wet well covers. Weil-McLain, A Unit of SPX Corp. 500 Blaine St., Michigan City, IN 46360-2388 (219) 879-6561 Fax: (219) 877-0556 [email protected] www.weil-mclain.com Boilers-residential and commercial, baseboard radiation, indirect-fired water heaters, radiant tubing, heat exchangers. Wendes Systems Inc. 1130 Lake Cook Rd., Ste. 185, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-1974 (847) 808-8371 Fax: (847) 808-8762 www.wendes.com Sheet metal estimating, piping estimating. WennSoft Inc. 5355 S. Moorland Rd., P.O. Box 511187, New Berlin, WI 53151-1187 (262) 821-4100 Fax: (262) 821-3838 Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. 3744 Jefferson Rd., P.O. Box 688, Ashtabula, OH 44004 (800) 321-7950; 440-998-2788 Fax: (440) 992-2925 [email protected] www.wheelerrex.com Tim Bowler, V.P.; Sam Woodland, Sales Mgr.; Bryan Stright, Engineer Pipe threading machines, cutters, hydrostatic test pumps, plastic tools, tube tools, pipe wrenches, drilling/ tapping tools, valve exercising equipment, shut-off tools. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 115 Whitehall Manufacturing, Div. of Acorn Engineering Co. 15125 Proctor Ave., P.O. Box 3527, City of Industry, CA 91744-0527 (626) 968-6681 Fax: (626) 855-4862 [email protected] www.whitehallmfg.com Tony Catroppa, V.P. Sales J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools 200 W. Walnut St., P.O. Box 380, Wadsworth, OH 44282-0380 (800) 321-8358; (330) 334-2524 [email protected] www.whitlam-plumbpro.com Plumbing specialty chemicals and quality hand tools for the trade since 1900, used by plumbing and mechanical contractors. Willoughby Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 21217, Indianapolis, IN 46221 (317) 638-2381; (800) 428-4065 Fax: (317) 638-6110 [email protected] www.willoughby-ind.com Craig Alderson, Pres.; Rick Lewis, Natl. Sales Mgr. Stainless steel and solid surface plumbing fixtures and showers, for the correctional, commercial, healthcare, educational and institutional markets. 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Grainger 100 Grainger Pkwy., Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 535-1000 www.grainger.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27 Your Other Warehouse 2900 Westfork Dr., Ste.160, Baton Rouge, LA 70827 (800) 367-4624 [email protected] www.yourotherwarehouse.com Rana Naquin, Mktg. Your Other Warehouse, Kim Staurt, 2900 Westfork Dr., Ste. 160, Baton Rouge, LA 70827 Your Other Warehouse, International Acct. Spec., 2900 Westfork Dr., Ste. 160, Baton Rouge, LA 70827 Kohler, American Standard, Delta, Moen, Price Pfister, Blanco, Kindred, Astracast, Danze, Jado, Elizabethan Classics, Belle ForÈt, schˆn Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. 3649 Cane Run Rd., Louisville, KY 40211-1961 (502) 778-2731; (800) 928-7867 Fax: (502) 774-3624 [email protected] or [email protected] www.zoeller.com Mike Babrowski, V.P.-Sales/Mktg.; Doug Shawler, Tech. Serv. Mgr.; Jeanine Burke, Cust. Serv. Mgr.; Scott Sweeney, Nat’l. Sales Mgr.; Mark Huntebrinker, Dir.-Mktg. Submersible sump/sewage/effluent pumps and nonclog pumps from 1/4-60 HP, grinder pumps 2-7.5 HP, explosion proof pumps, drain pumps, check valves, engineered pumps/pumping systems, on-site wastewater products, basins, controls and accessories for complete lift stations. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 43 Zurn Industries, LLC 1801 Pittsburgh Ave., Erie, PA 16502 (814) 455-0921 Fax: (814) 875-1270 [email protected] www.zurn.com Carl Nicolia, Pres.; Craig Wehr, V.P. Sales/Mktg.; Jerry Dill, Mktg. Dir. Engineered water and wastewater controls for commercial, institutional and industrial buildings including restroom fixtures supports, roof/floor drains, flush valves, interceptors, faucets, hydrants, backflow preventers. PEX Zurn PEX Hwy. 11E, Commerce, TX 75428 (903) 886-2580; (800) 872-7277 Fax: (903) 886-2583 www.zurnpex.com Barbara Cass, Mktg. Mgr.; Patrick Sauer, V.P. 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If you do not wish to receive third-party email offers regarding information relevant to your industry, please check here. T Fax To 1-888-533-5653 DEC 08 RAC812 Request for information expires FEB 2009 11/24/08 11:3 PRODUCT LISTINGS Access Panels Acorn Engineering Co. Amstd Walk in Baths Benjamin Manufacturing Co. Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Diversified Plastics Industries LLC Fluidmaster Inc. Goss Inc. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. MIFAB Safety Tubs LLC ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. ▼Watts Whitehall Manufacturing, Div. of Acorn Engineering Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Willoughby Industries, Inc. Actuators, Rotary E60—Electric H80—Hydraulic P60—Pneumatic ▼American Valve—E60,P60 Apollo Valves—P60 Azel Technologies, Inc.—E60 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.—E60 Cepex USA, Inc.—E60,P60 Danfoss Inc., Heating—E60 Dynatech—H80,P60 IPEX—E60,P60 Jomar International—E60,P60 NIBCO, Inc.—E60,P60 Rub Inc.—E60,P60 SimCo Valve Co. Inc.—E60,P60 tekmar Control Systems Ltd.—E60 Global Flow Technologies— E60,H80,P60 Adhesives Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. TVM Building Products J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Aerators, Faucets B&K/Mueller Industries Danco Inc. Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. NEOPERL, Inc. Niagara Conservation Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Air Conditioners ComfortPro Systems, LLC Fujitsu General America Heat Controller Inc. Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC Quietside Rubber World Industries, LLC, Sales Air Eliminators AMTROL Inc. ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Danfoss Inc., Heating ITT Corp. Spirotherm Inc. Taco, Inc. Air Handlers ComfortPro Systems, LLC Heat Controller Inc. Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC Airblowers, Spa Alarms C20—Carbon Monoxide F40—Fire H40—High & Low Flow H50—High Water Alarm L40—Liquid Level P60—Pressure T20—Temperature T40—Temperature Systems Allied Healthcare Products Inc.— P60,T20 Barnett—C20,F40 Blue Angel Pumps—H50,L40 Boshart Industries Inc.—L40 ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc.—H40 Fike—F40 Flood Master Inc.—H50,L40 ▼Froet Industries, LLC—H40,H50 ▼Glentronics Inc.—H50 Green Turtle Americas Ltd.—L40 Heat-Timer Corp.—P60,T40 Hydrolevel Co.—H50 Leonard Valve Co.—T20 Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc.—T40 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—F40,P60 Town & Country Plastics Inc.— H50,L40 Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co.—H50 Alloys, Brazing Canfield Technologies, Inc. Copper Development Association, Inc. Anti Freeze, Non-Toxic Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Noble Company S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Appliance Installation Kits Barnett BrassCraft Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc. Falcon Stainless, Inc. Appliances, Integrated Backflow Washers Ballcocks B&K/Mueller Industries Barnett Cesco Brass Ltd. Fluidmaster Inc. ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. Balls Wolverine Brass Inc. Base Plates, 1.6-gal. Toilets Baseboard Radiation Myson Inc. Spirotherm Inc. Basins C20—Catch M40—Mop M50—Fiberglass S20—Sewage & Sump Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc.—M40 Amtekco Industries, Inc., Plumbing Wholesale Division—M40 Blue Angel Pumps—S20 Freedom Plastics Inc.—C20,S20 Hico Group—S20 Liberty Pumps Inc.—S20 Metcraft Industries, Inc.—M40 ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc.—S20 MIFAB—C20 ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries—C20 Topp Industries, Inc.—S20 Town & Country Plastics Inc.—S20 Willoughby Industries, Inc.—M40 Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co.—S20 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—C20,M40,M50 www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 87 PRODUCT LISTINGS Bathroom Accessories Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. American Standard Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. Barnett Danze Inc. Hansgrohe Inc. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. ▼MAAX Bath Inc. Metcraft Industries, Inc. Myson Inc. Niagara Conservation Runtal North America, Inc. ▼Watts Willoughby Industries, Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Bathroom Products, ADA Compliant Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. American Standard Barnett Briggs Plumbing Products Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Insul-Tect Products ▼MAAX Bath Inc. Metcraft Industries, Inc. Niagara Conservation Sloan Valve Co. Waterless Co. LLC ▼Watts Willoughby Industries, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Baths F50—Foot H80—Hydrotherapeutic P40—Plastic S20—Sauna S40—Sitz W40—Whirlpool Acorn Engineering Co.—F50,H80,W40 Amerec Steam & Helo Sauna—S20 American Standard—W40 Americh Corp.—W40 Amstd Walk in Baths—H80,W40 ▼MAAX Bath Inc.—H80,S20,W40 Safety Tubs LLC—H80,W40 Sterling - a Kohler Co.—W40 Whitehall Manufacturing, Div. of Acorn Engineering Co.—W40 ▼Your Other Warehouse—W40 Bathtubs A20—Acrylic C20—Cast Iron 88 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 F40—Fiberglass M20—Marble P40—Plastic S80—Steel W40—Whirlpool American Standard— A20,C20,S80,W40 Americh Corp.—A20,W40 Amstd Walk in Baths—A20,F40,W40 Briggs Plumbing Products Inc.—S80 Clarion Bathware—A20,F40,W40 Dynatech—M20 ▼MAAX Bath Inc.—A20,C20,F40,W40 E.L. Mustee & Sons—F40 Sterling - a Kohler Co.— A20,F40,P40,W40 ▼Your Other Warehouse— A20,C20,F40,P40,S80,W40 Bends, Return Genova Products Inc. Bidets Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. American Standard Briggs Plumbing Products Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC ▼Your Other Warehouse Blowdown Control Systems Boiler Accessories Boiler Feed Systems ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Carlon Meter Co., Inc. Tigerflow Systems Inc. Boiler Installation Accessories AMTROL Inc. Bennette Design Group Inc. ▼Watts Boiler Tube Cleaners, Automatic Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. Boilers C40—Commercial (Packaged) C60—Condominium Unit E40—Electric G20—Gas Fired I40—Industrial (Packaged) M80—Multifuel O40—Oil R20—Hot Water or Steam W50—Wood W60—Wood Pellets/CornStoker A.O. Smith Water Products Co.— C40,G20,M80 AERCO International Inc.— C40,G20,M80 Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., Buderus—G20,O40,R20 Bradford White Corp.—C40 Bryan Boilers, Bryan Steam LLC— C40,E40,G20,I40,M80,O40 Burnham Hydronics, U.S. Boiler Co., Inc.—C60,E40,G20,M80,O40,R20 Crown Boiler Co.—C40,G20,O40,R20 ECR International, Pennco— G20,O40,R20 ECR International, Dunkirk Boilers— G20,O40,R20 ECR International, Utica Boilers— G20,O40,R20 ECR International - Argo, Argo Technology—E40 ECR International, Ultimate— G20,O40 Energy Kinetics System 2000—C40,G20,O40,R20 ▼Heat Transfer Products, Inc.— C40,C60,G20,R20 Heat-Timer Corp.—E40 ▼Hydrotherm—C40,I40,R20 Laars Heating Systems Co., Subs. of Bradford White Corp.— C40,C60,R20 Lochinvar Corp.— C40,E40,G20,I40,R20 Marathon International, BAXI North America Distributor—C40,G20,R20 Smith Cast Iron Boilers—C40,I40,R20 New England Fuel Institute— G20,O40,R20 Noritz America Corp.—G20,R20 Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC— C40,C60,G20,I40,M80,O40,R20 Quietside ▼Ray Boiler—C40,C60,G20,R20 Raypak Inc.—C40,C60,I40,R20 ▼RBI—C40,C60,G20,I40,R20 BioHeat U.S.A.—M80,W50,W60 Tigerflow Systems Inc.—C40,I40 Triangle Tube—C40,G20,O40,R20 ▼Viessmann Manufacturing Co. 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McDonald Manufacturing Co. Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Boxes, Washing Machine Outlet ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc. ▼LSP Products Group Willoughby Industries, Inc. Brackets or Hangers, Lavatory Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC ▼LSP Products Group Brackets or Supports, Pipe & Conduit AMTROL Inc. ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc. Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. ▼LSP Products Group MAPA Products 90 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Brushes, Acid, Copper Fitting, Tube & Pipe Cleaning Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Midland Metal Manufacturing Co. Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Wolverine Brass Inc. Brushes, Cleaning Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. Wolverine Brass Inc. 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Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools ▼Your Other Warehouse Castings Caulks Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Niagara Conservation S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. TVM Building Products Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Cement or Compounds, Pipe Joint Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Dynatech Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. IPEX Jomar International Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. RectorSeal S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Wolverine Brass Inc. Cements Black Swan Manufacturing Co. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Cements, Plastic Pipe Black Swan Manufacturing Co. C&S Manufacturing Corp. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. IPEX Commercial Fastening System™ Patent Pending A breakthrough in toilet seat installation improves mounting hardware from top to bottom, from inside out. It’s a simpler, more secure system that cuts installation time by a third and prevents toilet seat loosening. It’s easier to use, too. Just tighten the lower portions of the innovative one-piece nuts. They shear when properly tightened. A finned bushing securely centers bolts in mounting holes to prevent shifting. Finally, the new design and materials create stronger clamping forces that eliminate costly callbacks to re-tighten loose seats! breakthrough TECHNOLOGY Assemble hinges. Hold seat centered while finger-tightening nuts. Using a 5/8" wrench, alternately tighten until lower portions shear off. For more information, visit www.Sta-TiteSystem.com Circle 388 PRODUCT LISTINGS RectorSeal S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Wolverine Brass Inc. Certification & Testing Services I20—Installed Systems P50—Products P60—Professional Development Allied Healthcare Products Inc.—I20 ▼Radiant Panel Association—P60 ▼The IAPMO Group—P50,P60 Water Quality Association, Gold Seal Product Certification—I20,P50,P60 Chemicals, Plumbing/ Heating C60—Preventative W20—Water Treatment ▼Aquathin Business Centre—C60,W20 Carlon Meter Co., Inc.—W20 Hercules Chemical Co. Inc.—C60 S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.—C60,W20 Utility Manufacturing Co.—C60,W20 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—C60 Chillers ▼Your Other Warehouse Drinking Water Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Chimmeys, All Fuel Selkirk Corp. Chlorinators ▼Aquathin Business Centre Clamps H60—Hose O80—Other P30—Pipe P40—Pipe Repair Advance Products & Systems—O80 Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.—H60 Boshart Industries Inc.—H60 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Hico Group—H60,P40 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—H60 IDEAL, A Tomkins Co.—H60,O80,P40 IPEX—P30 92 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co.— O80 Klo-Shure Co.—O80 MAPA Products—O80 Matco-Norca Inc.—H60,P40 Midland Metal Manufacturing Co.— H60 Oetiker, Inc.—H60,P40 PHD Manufacturing, Inc.—O80 ▼Watts—H60 Wolverine Brass Inc.—H60,P40 Clarifiers Cleaners, Boiler and Heating Systems Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Superior Manufacturing Division, Magnatech Corp. Utility Manufacturing Co. Cleaners, Copper Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Cleaners, Drain and Waste System Black Swan Manufacturing Co. General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Cleaners, Steam, Portable Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. Cleaners, Whirlpool Systems Americh Corp. Cleanouts, Pipe C40—Chemical/Powered S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.—C40 Utility Manufacturing Co.—C40 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—C40 Closet Repair Parts Cesco Brass Ltd. Hico Group The Keeney Manufacturing Co. ▼Prier Products, Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Closet, Water ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries Willoughby Industries, Inc. Cocks G20—Gas Line W20—Water Line ▼American Valve—G20 Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.— G20,W20 B&K/Mueller Industries—G20,W20 Flood Master Inc.—W20 Jomar International—G20,W20 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.—G20,W20 Midland Metal Manufacturing Co.— G20 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—G20 Wolverine Brass Inc.—G20,W20 Coil, Stainless Steel Coils, Hot Water Storage Tanks AMTROL Inc. ▼Heat Transfer Products, Inc. Communication Equipment Compounds C40—Pipe Coil & Condenser C60—Tank L20—Leak Detecting P40—Pipe Joint R20—Repair S20—Sealing Barnett—P40 Black Swan Manufacturing Co.— L20,P40,R20,S20 Hercules Chemical Co. Inc.— L20,P40,S20 Jomar International—P40,S20 ▼LA-CO Industries, Inc.— L20,P40,R20,S20 S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.— C40,C60,L20,P40,R20,S20 Utility Manufacturing Co.—C40 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—L20,P40,R20,S20 Wolverine Brass Inc.—P40 Computer Hardware Compusource Corp. Thanks to all the recent publicity for Chinese imports, made in America means something again. When the pipe you buy has the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute collective trademark (CI), you can be sure of its quality. Of course, that way, you can also be sure it was made in America. 423 892 0137 www.cispi.org Circle 135 PRODUCT LISTINGS Computer Services Activant Compusource Corp. Trade Service, Corporate Headquarters Computer Software A20—Accounting B80—Business D20—Design D40—Distribution E80—Estimating/Job Costing I40—Inventory Services P60—Pricing Program P80—Project Management S20—Scheduling S40—Management T20—T & Material Billing T60—Tool and Inventory Control ▼Accubid Systems—E80,P60,P80,T20 Activant—A20,B80,D40,E80,I40,S20,S 40,T20,T60 Better Way, Inc.—S20 Cloversoft—E80,P60,S20,T20 ComfortPro Systems, LLC—T20 Compusource Corp.—T20 DDi System, LLC— A20,B80,D40,E80,I40,P60,P80,T60 Dexter + Chaney— A20,B80,E80,P80,S20,S40,T20,T60 FastEST Inc.—E80 HeatLink Group, Inc.—E80 Intac International, Inc.—A20,B80,E80 ,I40,P60,S20,S40,T20,T60 ▼Maxwell Systems Mincron Software Systems—D40 NSPG, Inc.—B80,E80,P60,S20 REHAU Inc., Heating & Plumbing—D20 Service Automation Inc.—A20,B80,D4 0,E80,I40,P60,P80,S20,S40,T20 Taco, Inc.—D20,P80,T20 Trade Service, Corporate Headquarters—P60 True Blue Software, LLC—A20,B80,E8 0,I40,P60,P80,S20,T20,T60 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products—T20 Vormittag Associates Inc.— A20,D40,E80,I40,P80,S20,T60 Wendes Systems Inc.— A20,E80,P60,S20 WennSoft Inc.—E80,P80,S40,T60 Conditioners, Water & Fluid American Plumber, Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC. Conduit, Underground Piping ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc. 94 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Freedom Plastics Inc. IPEX Connections, Branch Pipe ▼T-DRILL Industries, Inc. Connectors D80—Flexible F40—Flexible G20—Gas Appliance P40—Plumbing P80—Pump W20—Water Heater ▼American Valve—G20 Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.— G20,P40,P80 Barnett—D80,P40,W20 BrassCraft—F40,G20,P40,W20 ▼Canplas, LLC.—P40 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co.—F40 Danco Inc.—F40,G20,P40,W20 ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc.—D80 Falcon Stainless, Inc.—P40,P80,W20 FlexHead Industries Inc.—F40 Flood Master Inc.—P80,W20 Fluidmaster Inc.—F40,W20 Titeflex Corp., Gastite—F40 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC—F40 Hico Group—F40,P40,P80 ▼LSP Products Group—F40,P40,W20 Matco-Norca Inc.—P40,W20 McGuire Manufacturing Co.—F40 NVent LLC—F40,P40 Selkirk Corp.—F40,G20,W20 T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc.—G20 ▼T-DRILL Industries, Inc.—P40 ▼Watts—F40,W20 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—P40,P80,W20 Wolverine Brass Inc.— F40,G20,P40,W20 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—P40 Containment Piping Systems GF Piping Systems IPEX Consulting Services Controllers C60—Cooling Tower Water Treatment P40—PH W20—Thermostatic Azel Technologies, Inc.—W20 Carlon Meter Co., Inc.—C60 Heat-Timer Corp.—W20 Infloor Heating Systems—W20 Leonard Valve Co.—W20 Symmons Industries Inc.—W20 tekmar Control Systems Ltd.—W20 Utility Manufacturing Co. Wolverine Brass Inc.—W20 Controls B40—Boilers B50—Building Automation F40—Fire Protection F60—Flow L40—Liquid Level L60—Low Pressure P60—Pressure P80—Pumps R20—Radiant S40—Snow Melting S60—Solar Energy Differential Temp. T20—Temperature W20—Water Heater W40—Water Level Z40—Zone ▼AC Fire Pump Systems—F40,P80 Allied Healthcare Products Inc.— L60,P60,P80 Ammark Corp.—R20 AMTROL Inc.—P60,P80,T20,W20 Aurora Pump Co.—P80,W40 Azel Technologies, Inc.—B40,B50,F60, P80,R20,S60,T20,W20,W40,Z40 ▼Bell & Gossett—F60,P80,Z40 Blue Angel Pumps—W40 Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., Buderus—B40 Boshart Industries Inc.—F60,L40 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.— F60,P80,R20,S40,S60,T20,Z40 Carlon Meter Co., Inc.—P80 Cesco Brass Ltd.—W40 Clarke Fire Protection Products Inc.—F40 ComfortPro Systems, LLC—S40 Danfoss Inc., Heating— R20,S40,T20,Z40 ECR International - Argo, Argo Technology—B40 Electro Plastics Inc., dba STEP Warmfloor—R20 ▼Electro-Matic Products Co.—P80 Environmental Technology, Inc.— R20,S40,T20 Fike—F40 Flood Master Inc.—W20,W40 Grundfos Pumps Corp.—P80 ▼Heat Transfer Products, Inc.— S40,Z40 Heat-Timer Corp.— B40,R20,S40,S60,T20,W20 HeatLink Group, Inc.—R20 Hydrolevel Co.—L40,W40 ▼Hydronic Alternatives—R20,S40 APOLLO YELLOW IS THE NEW GREEN ® Apollo® Valves are ideal for: Eco-friendly plumbing Water source heat systems Solar applications Green buildings COAL 0455-01_PM Hydronics At Apollo Valves, we’re proud to be your partners in creating a greener world. 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Circle 89 Conway, SC • Matthews, NC • Pageland, SC • Customer Service 1-704-841-6000 • www.apollovalves.com PRODUCT LISTINGS Infloor Heating Systems— R20,S40,S60,Z40 ITT Corp.—F60,P80,Z40 IVAR North Amercia Ltd.—R20 Leonard Valve Co.—T20 Liberty Pumps Inc.—L40,P80 ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc.— L40,P80,W40 NEOPERL, Inc.—F60 Oventrop Corp.— B40,R20,S40,S60,W20 Paxton Corp.—B40,R20,S40 Precision Hydronic Products, JL Industries Inc.—R20 Raypak Inc.—B40 ▼RBI—B40 Roth Industries, Inc.—R20,S40 Taco, Inc.—F60,R20,Z40 tekmar Control Systems Ltd.— B40,P80,R20,S40,S60,T20,W20,Z40 Tigerflow Systems Inc.— B40,P60,P80,T20,W20,W40 ▼Tunstall Corp.—T20 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products—F40 Viega—R20 ▼Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc.—B40 Warmup Inc.—T20 ▼Watts—F60,P60,T20 Watts Radiant— B40,F60,P60,R20,S40,T20,Z40 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—F60,P60 Weil Pump Co., Inc.—L40,P80 Weil-McLain, A Unit of SPX Corp.— B40,R20,Z40 Wolverine Brass Inc.—P60 Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co.—P80 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—R20 Convectors, Baseboard, Hot Water/Steam Beacon-Morris Danfoss Inc., Heating Diversified Heat Transfer Inc. Myson Inc. Smith’s Environmental Products Spirotherm Inc. tekmar Control Systems Ltd. Converters, Hydronic Coolers, Drinking Water R20—Remote R40—Restaurant-Type S20—Self-Contained ▼Aquathin Business Centre—S20 Elkay, Plumbing Products Div.— R20,S20 Halsey Taylor—R20,S20 96 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Couplings G80—Grooved Pipe H60—Hose P20—Pipe P40—Flexible P60—Quick Connect T80—Tubing A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co.— P60 Allied Healthcare Products Inc.— H60,P20 ▼American Valve—P40 Anaco/Husky Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.— H60,P20,T80 ▼Anvil International, Corporate— G80,P20,P40 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—G80 Twin City Hose, Inc.—P40 Viega—T80 Ward Manufacturing Inc.—P40 Watts Radiant—P40 Wolverine Brass Inc.— H60,P40,P60,T80 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—P20,P40,T80 Coverings, Pipe Grice Engineering, Inc., The SoffiSteel® System Insul-Tect Products Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. Schott North America Covers, Protective, Valve & Flange Advance Products & Systems Grice Engineering, Inc., The SoffiSteel® System Insul-Tect Products Cutters B&K/Mueller Industries—P40,P60 Barnett—P40 Carlon Meter Co., Inc.—P20 Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co.—P20 Corzan Piping Systems—P20 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Danco Inc.—T80 ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc.—P20,P60,T80 FlexHead Industries Inc.—P40 Flood Master Inc.— H60,P20,P40,P60,T80 FlowGuard Gold pipe & fittings—P20 Freedom Plastics Inc.—P20 Genova Products Inc.—P20,P40,P60 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—P60 IPEX—P20,T80 IVAR North Amercia Ltd.—T80 Lee Brass—G80,P20 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.—P20,T80 Matco-Norca Inc.—P20 Merit Brass Co.—P20 MIFAB—P20 NEOPERL, Inc.—H60 NVent LLC—P20 Parker Hannifin Corp., Parflex Div.—H60 Roth Industries, Inc.—P40,T80 Schott North America—P20,P60,T80 ▼Smith-Cooper Intl.—P20 ▼T-DRILL Industries, Inc.—P40 C40—Copper Tubing H40—Hole M20—Manual Cutters & Nippers P25—Pipe P40—Pipe Hole P60—Plastic Atlanta Special Products Inc./Pace Machinery Group Inc.—C40 Black Swan Manufacturing Co.—P25 Boshart Industries Inc.—P25 Continental Pipe Tube Cut-Off Machines, Div. of Kiene Diesel Accessories—C40,P25 ▼Custom Piping Products, Inc.—P60 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Dynatech—H40 General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co.—C40,P60 IPEX—P25 Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div.— C40,M20,P25,P60 ▼Reed Manufacturing Co.— C40,H40,M20,P25,P40,P60 ▼RIDGID, Emerson—C40,P60 ROTHENBERGER USA LLC— C40,M20,P25,P60 S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.—P60 Schott North America—P25 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—P60 ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc.— C40,H40,M20,P25,P40,P60 The Copper Development Association regularly publishes technical and application information on copper tube and fittings. To ensure you always have the latest updates, we’ve dedicated an entire section of our Web site to you. Just go to www.copper.org and click on Tube, Pipe & Fittings under Applications. The Technical References section has the latest edition of The Copper Tube Handbook. And you’ll find up-to-date information on all aspects of copper tube – including fuel gas distribution and fire sprinkler systems. Plus, a Guide Specifications section to make sure your specs are accurate and current. And if you want, we’ll notify you whenever there’s an update anywhere on the site that may affect you. Have a specific question? Now you have direct e-mail access to the CDA regional manager covering your part of the country. So log on to www.copper.org today. You’ll find it’s well worth it. The Smart Choice Circle 125 PRODUCT LISTINGS J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—C40,H40,M20,P25,P60 Wolverine Brass Inc.—C40 Cutting and Penetrating Oils/Lubricants Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. ▼LA-CO Industries, Inc. Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Cutting Systems, Plasma Dampers Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. Deluge Systems, Water Detectors C20—Carbon Monoxide G20—Gas L20—Leak S40—Smoke & Fire Barnett—C20,S40 Black Swan Manufacturing Co.— G20,L20 Fike—S40 General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co.—L20 Hercules Chemical Co. Inc.—L20 Highland Tank—G20,L20 IPEX—L20 ▼LA-CO Industries, Inc.—L20 Niagara Conservation—C20 S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.—L20 Utility Manufacturing Co.—L20 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—L20 Develop Plumbing Devices, Testing ▼Aquathin Business Centre Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE Dishwasher Airgap Danco Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Dispensers, Drinking Water ▼Aquathin Business Centre Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. 98 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Flood Master Inc. Great Lakes International Inc. Dispensers, Hot Water Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. Flood Master Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Dispensers, Soap Acorn Engineering Co. B&K/Mueller Industries Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. Sloan Valve Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Wolverine Brass Inc. Disposers, Garbage C40—Commercial R20—Residential Barnett—R20 In-Sink-Erator, Div. of Emerson Electric Co.—C40,R20 Wolverine Brass Inc.—R20 ▼Your Other Warehouse—C40 Accessories Barnett Danco Inc. In-Sink-Erator, Div. of Emerson Electric Co. Jomar International Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Diverters, Tub-Shower Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. B&K/Mueller Industries Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. Danco Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Symmons Industries Inc. ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Drainage, Pipe & Fittings B&K/Mueller Industries ▼Canplas, LLC. Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Freedom Plastics Inc. IPEX The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Drain & Trap Cleaners P40—Pipe P60—Pipeline R40—Root Cutters Black Swan Manufacturing Co.— P40,P60,R40 Electric Eel Manufacturing Co., Inc.—R40 General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co.—P40,P60,R40 Hercules Chemical Co. Inc.—P40,P60 Nu Flow—P40,P60,R40 ROTHENBERGER USA LLC— P40,P60,R40 S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.—P40,P60 UEMSI—R40 Utility Manufacturing Co.—P40,P60 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—P40 Wolverine Brass Inc.—P40,R40 Drain Inspection Equipment Electric Eel Manufacturing Co., Inc. General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. ▼Ratech Electronics Ltd. ▼RIDGID, Emerson ROTHENBERGER USA LLC UEMSI Wolverine Brass Inc. Drain & Trap Cleaners, Bacteria/Enzyme Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Flood Master Inc. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Drain/Pipe/Sewer Cleaning Machines Dynatech Electric Eel Manufacturing Co., Inc. Don’t Just Replace it... Upgrade It. – the universal replacement for most Aquastats* on oil-fired boilers. • Replaces Cold Start and Triple Action Aquastats® • Install it on existing immersion well – for full temperature functionality, or • Install it on an Electro-Well™ – to add low water cut-off protection • Easy to wire – uses same terminal designations as common Aquastat® models • Simple, dial-type temperature and differential settings • Features a Dynamic Temperature Display and four diagnostic LEDs Put a HydroStat on your truck. It’s all you’ll need to replace common Aquastats®. Or install it on an Electro-Well** for a fast, easy and economical way to add low water cut-off protection. 83 Water Street New Haven, Connecticut 06511 (203) 776-0473 • Fax (203) 773-1019 Toll Free 800-654-0768 www.hydrolevel.com The optional Hydrolevel Electro-Well™ replaces conventional wells and enables HydroStat’s low water cut-off function. Patent Pending *Aquastat is a registered trademark of Honeywell International, Inc. **Electro-Well sold separately. Circle 258 PRODUCT LISTINGS General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. Nu Flow Perma-Liner Ind., Inc. ▼RIDGID, Emerson ROTHENBERGER USA LLC UEMSI Wolverine Brass Inc. Drains B20—Basement B30—Bath/Shower C40—Cleanout F40—Floor L20—Lavatory R60—Roof S40—Sink U60—Urinal Acorn Engineering Co.—L20 ▼Advance Tabco—F40,S40 Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc.—S40 American Standard—B30,L20,S40,U60 Americh Corp.—B30 Ashland Trap Distribution Co.—F40 B&K/Mueller Industries— B30,F40,L20,S40 Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc.—B30,L20 Barnett—B30 ▼Canplas, LLC.— B20,B30,C40,F40,R60,U60 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Danco Inc.—B30 Elkay, Plumbing Products Div.—S40 Engineered Brass Co.—S40,U60 Flood Master Inc.—B20,B30,S40,U60 ▼Froet Industries, LLC—R60 Genova Products Inc.— B30,C40,F40,R60 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC— B30,L20 Hico Group—S40 Just Manufacturing Co.—S40,U60 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— B30,C40,L20,S40 Kusel Equipment Co.— C40,F40,R60,S40 ▼LSP Products Group—R60 Matco-Norca Inc.— C40,F40,R60,S40,U60 McGuire Manufacturing Co.—L20,S40 Midland Metal Manufacturing Co.— B30,C40,L20 MIFAB—B20,B30,C40,F40,L20,R60 Mueller Industries, Inc.— B30,F40,L20,S40 ▼Prier Products, Inc.—B30,S40 ▼ProSet Systems, Inc.— B20,B30,F40,R60 100 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co.— B20,B30,C40,R60,S40 ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries— B20,B30,C40,F40,L20,R60 StainlessDrains.com Town & Country Plastics Inc.— F40,R60,S40 Watco Manufacturing Co., Div. of WCM Industries—L20 Waterless Co. LLC—U60 ▼Watts—B20,B30,C40,F40,R60,S40 Willoughby Industries, Inc.—F40 Wolverine Brass Inc.— B30,F40,L20,S40 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC— B30,C40,F40,L20,R60,S40,U60 Drills, Electric Portable Dynatech Drills, Other Dynatech Earthquake Safety Products BrassCraft Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE ▼LSP Products Group ▼Watts Elbows, Dip Pans Electric Heating Systems DK Heating Systems Electro Plastics Inc., dba STEP Warmfloor Environmental Technology, Inc. Heat-Timer Corp. Infloor Heating Systems Runtal North America, Inc. Electric Snow Melting Systems EGS/EasyHeat, EGS Electrial Group Environmental Technology, Inc. Infloor Heating Systems Enclosures, BathtubShower A20—Acrylic F40—Fiberglass American Standard—A20 Sterling - a Kohler Co.—F40 Dressing Equipment Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Insulated ▼Watts Piping DecoShield Systems Inc. Grice Engineering, Inc., The SoffiSteel® System IPEX ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries Shower Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. American Standard Barnett Metcraft Industries, Inc. E.L. Mustee & Sons Willoughby Industries, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Energy Management Systems Heat-Timer Corp. Raypak Inc. tekmar Control Systems Ltd. Weil-McLain, A Unit of SPX Corp. Escutcheons, Faucet American Standard B&K/Mueller Industries Danco Inc. ▼LSP Products Group T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Excavating Equipment Bobcat Co. Exhaust/Ventilation Systems Barnett ▼Canplas, LLC. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Expanders, Tube & Pipe ROTHENBERGER USA LLC Eye Wash Stations Acorn Engineering Co. The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Willoughby Industries, Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. Fan Coils Fasteners Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. B&K/Mueller Industries ERICO Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Quiet the Storm! EASY INSTALLATION AND PERMANENTLY LOW OPERATING COSTS ARE MOVING IN! TM WHAT MAKES SHIELD™ THE NEW BEST-IN-CLASS IN “GREEN” WATER HEATING FOR YOU AND YOUR CUSTOMERS? SHIELD features up to 96% thermal efficiency and inputs up to 500,000 Btu/hr. The stainless steel heat transfer system eliminates lime scale inside the tank and will never affect performance. The result is lifetime efficiency…operating costs that stay low and save your customers money year after year! SHIELD is so quiet you’ll barely hear it, and you’ll never hear noise complaints from customers. SHIELD has an advanced SMART CONTROL™, with a 2-line, 16-character LCD display of setup, system status and diagnostic data in words, not codes. SHIELD offers six options for traditional and direct venting. All configurations allow PVC or CPVC pipe runs up to 100 equivalent feet. SHIELD delivers exceptional 80% drawdown capacity in 100 or 125-gallon tanks for highdemand applications. SHIELD…BETTER TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BEST COMMERCIAL WATER HEATING! 3 0 0 M a d d o x S i m p s o n P a r k w a y, L e b a n o n, T N 3 7 0 9 0 Circle 140 | 615-889-8900 | w w w.Lochinvar.com PRODUCT LISTINGS J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools ▼Your Other Warehouse Faucet Seat Removers Barnett Danco Inc. Faucet Stems Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. Barnett Danco Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Faucets B20—Bar & Workshop B40—Bath B60—Boiler Drains C40—Combination Drinking Fountain & Sink C60—Commercial D20—Decorative G40—Glass Filling H60—Hospital I40—ndustrial I60—Institutional K20—Kitchen Sink K40—Kitchen/Swing Spout L20—Laboratory L30—Laundry Trays L40—Lavatory L50—Lead-Free M40—Mixing P80—Push Button R20—Residential S20—Sensor S40—Sill S60—Single Handle W20—Wall W40—Factory W50—Water-Saving/Metering Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. (AMTC)—C60,L40,R20,S20,W50 Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc.—C60,I 40,I60,K20,K40,L50,S20,W20,W40, W50 American Standard—B20,B40,C60,D2 0,H60,I40,I60,K20,K40,L30,L40,M40 ,P80,R20,S20,S60,W20,W50 B&K/Mueller Industries—B20,B40,B6 0,C40,C60,D20,I60,K20,K40,L20,L30 ,L40,R20,S60 Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc.—B20,B40,K20,K40,L30,L4 0,L50,R20,S40,W20 Barnett—B20,B40,C60,D20,I60,K20,L 40,R20,W20,W50 Blanco America Inc.— B20,D20,K20,K40 102 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Bradley Corp., Headquarters—C60,H6 0,I40,I60,L20,L40,L50,P80,S20 Briggs Plumbing Products Inc.—B20,B 40,C60,D20,K20,K40,L40,R20,S60 Chicago Faucet Co.—B20,B40,C60,D2 0,G40,H60,I40,I60,K20,K40,L20,L30, L40,M40,P80,S40,W40 Coyne & Delany Co.— C60,H60,L20,S20 ▼CUNO Inc., a 3M Company, Residential-Water Group—D20 Danco Inc.—B40,K20,L40,S60 Danze Inc.—B20,B40,D20,K20,K40,L3 0,L40,L50,M40,R20,S20,S60,W20 Elkay, Plumbing Products Div.—B20,C 40,C60,D20,G40,H60,I40,I60,K20,K 40,L20,L30,L40,L50,R20,S20,S60,W2 0,W40 Flood Master Inc.— C40,L20,L30,L40,S20,W50 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC—B20, B40,C60,D20,K20,K40,L30,L40,L50, M40,R20,S20,S60,W20 Hansgrohe Inc.—B20,B40,D20,K20,K4 0,L40,M40,R20,S60 Hico Group— B40,K20,K40,L20,L30,R20,S60,W20 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—B20,B4 0,B60,D20,K20,K40,L30,L40,R20,S6 0,W20 Just Manufacturing Co.—C40,C60,G4 0,H60,I40,I60,K20,K40,S60 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— B20,B40,D20,K20,K40,L40,R20,S60 Kissler & Co. Inc.—B20,B40,B60,C40, C60,K20,K40,L40,R20,S60,W20 KWC Faucets Inc.— B20,B40,K20,K40,S60,W20 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.—B60,S40 Matco-Norca Inc.—B60,K20,K40,L20, L30,L40,L50,S60,W20 Metcraft Industries, Inc.—P80,W50 MIFAB—W20 Moen, Inc.—B20,B40,C60,D20,H60, I60,K20,K40,L20,L30,L40,R20,S60, W20 Mueller Industries, Inc.— B20,B40,K20,K40,L50,R20,S60 E.L. Mustee & Sons—L30 Niagara Conservation—W50 Phylrich— B40,D20,K20,L40,M40,R20,S60 Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc.—I60,S20 ▼Prier Products, Inc.—B60,S40,W20 Raven Products Co. Inc.— B20,B40,C60,K20,L30,L40,L50,S60 Sloan Valve Co.—C60,H60,I40,I60, K20,K40,L20,L40,S20,S60 Symmons Industries Inc.—B20,B40,C6 0,D20,K20,L30,L40,M40,P80,R20,S2 0,S60 T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc.—B20 ,C60,G40,H60,I40,I60,K20,K40,L20, L40,L50,M40,P80,S20,S40,S60,W20, W40,W50 Town & Country Plastics Inc.—L20 ▼Watts—B20,B40,B60,C60,D20,I40,K 20,L30,L40,R20,S60 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—B60 Willoughby Industries, Inc.— C40,P80,W20,W50 Wolverine Brass Inc.—B20,B40,B60,C 60,D20,H60,I40,I60,K20,K40,L20,L 30,L40,L50,M40,R20,S40,S60,W20, W50 ▼Woodford Manufacturing Co.— S40,W20 ▼Your Other Warehouse—B20,B40,B6 0,C40,C60,D20,G40,H60,I40,I60,K 20,K40,L20,L30,L40,L50,M40,P80, R20,S20,S40,S60,W20,W40,W50 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—B20,B40,C40, C60,G40,H60,I40,I60,K20,K40,L20 ,L40,L50,M40,P80,R20,S20,S40,S6 0,W20,W40,W50 Faucets/Valves, ADA Compliant Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. (AMTC) Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc. American Standard Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. Barnett Briggs Plumbing Products Inc. Danze Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Kissler & Co. Inc. KWC Faucets Inc. Sloan Valve Co. Symmons Industries Inc. T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Fillers, Bathtubs-Showers Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. American Standard Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. Chicago Faucet Co. Danze Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Hansgrohe Inc. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC KWC Faucets Inc. Good Dog. The NEW McDonnell & Miller GuardDog® RB-24E Low Water Cut-Off. Patented Self-Cleaning Probe Minimizes scale build-up and extends recommended cleaning interval to 5 years. NEW Brass Threads NEW Wrench Flats Plug & Play Installation NEW Push-to-Test Button Metal-to-metal seal ensures a leak-free installation. Easily and quickly installs in any hydronic system. Universal wiring harness fits any gas boiler. “Plug & Play” harnesses available for most residential boilers. Enables low water cut-off protection to be verified without draining any part of the system. To learn more, contact your local McDonnell & Miller Representative or visit www.mcdonnellmiller.com GuardDog is a registered trademark of ITT. Copyright ® 2008 ITT Corporation. Circle 182 PRODUCT LISTINGS Safety Tubs LLC ▼Aquathin Business Centre Marlo Inc. Fireplaces Fire Department Connections Fire Safety Systems Symmons Industries Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. Fillers, Glass Chicago Faucet Co. Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Fillers, Shower Pan Filters/Purifiers, Water C60—Commercial F20—Feed I40—Industrial I60—Institutional P40—Plant Process R20—Residential American Plumber, Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC.—R20 ▼Aquathin Business Centre— C60,I40,I60,P40,R20 Boshart Industries Inc.—C60,I40,R20 ▼CUNO Inc., a 3M Company, Residential-Water Group—R20 Elkay, Plumbing Products Div.— C60,I60,R20 Freedom Plastics Inc.—C60,I40,P40 Great Lakes International Inc.— C60,I40,R20 Halsey Taylor—C60 Harmsco Consumer Products— C60,I40 Hayward Flow Control Systems—I40 Marlo Inc.—C60,I40,I60,P40,R20 Moen, Inc.—R20 Nu Flow—C60,R20 Water-Right, Inc.— C60,I40,I60,P40,R20 ▼Watts—C60,R20 Wolverine Brass Inc.—R20 ▼Your Other Warehouse— C60,F20,I40,I60,P40,R20 Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co.—R20 Filtration, Sand American Plumber, Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC. 104 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 AMTROL Inc. ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc. Dynatech Fike IPEX Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Fire Sprinkler Monitoring Systems Dynatech Fike Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Viking Group, Inc. Fire Stop Materials ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc. IPEX Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. RectorSeal Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Fittings A40—Air-Gap A50—Alloys B60—Brass B80—Fire C20—Cast Steel Flanged C40—Compression C50—Copper Tube C60—Corrosive Liquid C70—CPVC Pipe F20—Fabricated F40—Flare G20—Gage G30—Galvanized G60—Grooved Carbon Steel I60—Iron L20—Air L30—Gas L40—Vacuum L50—Lead-Free P30—Flare P40—Pipe-Service Saddles P50—Plastic P60—Pre-Insulated P80—Push-In Tube S50—Spa S60—Stainless S80—Steel W20—Alloy W30—Welding Carbon Steel W40—Stainless A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co.— B60,C20,C40,C70,F40,L50,P30 Allied Healthcare Products Inc.— B80,C50,L20,L30,L40 American Standard—A40 ▼American Valve—C70,P50 Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.—B60,B80, C40,C50,F40,L20,L30,L40,P30,P80 B&S Products Co.—P40 Barnett— B60,C40,C50,C70,P30,P50,P80 Bonney Forge Corp.—A50,G30,S60,S80 BrassCraft—A40,B60,C40,F40 ▼Canplas, LLC.—P50 Carlon Meter Co., Inc.—B60,P50 Cash Acme—C50,C70,P50,P80 Cepex USA, Inc.—P50 Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co.— C60,C70,I60,P50 Copper Development Association, Inc.—A50,B60,C50,P30 Corzan Piping Systems—C70,L50,P50 ▼Custom Piping Products, Inc.—P50 Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd.— A50,C40,F40 Danco Inc.—B60,C40,F40,P50 Falcon Stainless, Inc.—S60 Felker Brothers Corp.— F20,S60,W20,W40 FlexHead Industries Inc.—S60 FlowGuard Gold pipe & fittings— C70,L50,P50 Freedom Plastics Inc.—F20,P50 Genova Products Inc.—C40,C70,P50 Great Lakes International Inc.— P50,P80 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC— B60,C40,C70,P50,P80 Infloor Heating Systems—B60 IPEX—C40,C70,F20,P40,P50,S60 IVAR North Amercia Ltd.—B60 John Guest USA Inc.—B60,P80 KBI, King Bros. 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Co. ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc.—A40,S70 Falcon Stainless, Inc.—S60 Felker Brothers Corp.—S60 FlexHead Industries Inc.—S60 FlowGuard Gold pipe & fittings—P40 Freedom Plastics Inc.—D60,P40 Genova Products Inc.—C40,P40 Hico Group—B60 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC— B60,C40,D40,P40 IPEX—P40,S60 IVAR North Amercia Ltd.—B60 John Guest USA Inc.—B60,P40 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— B60,D60,M20 Kozy Kollar Manufacturing Inc.—S60 Lee Brass—B60,B70,B80,D60,G60 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.— B60,C40,D40,G20,M20,U50 Legris Transair—A40,S60 Matco-Norca Inc.— B60,C20,C60,D40,G20,M20,U50 Merit Brass Co.—B60,S60 Midland Metal Manufacturing Co.— B60,C40,D40,I60,M20,P40,S60,S70 Mueller Industries, Inc.— B70,C60,D40,M20,P40,U50 NAPAC Inc.—C20 NVent LLC—C60 Plastic Trends Inc.—D60,P40 ProTech Systems Inc.—S60 Roth Industries, Inc.—P40 Schott North America—C20,D60 ▼Smith-Cooper Intl.—B60,C20,D40,G2 0,G60,I60,M20,S60,S70,U50 Spears Manufacturing Company— D60,P40 ▼T-DRILL Industries, Inc.—C60,S60 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—C20,G20,G60,M20 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products—C60,G60,S60 Viking Group, Inc.— C20,G20,M20,P40,S70 Ward Manufacturing Inc.—G60 ▼Watts—B60,D40 Wolverine Brass Inc.— B60,C60,D60,P40 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—B60,D40 Fixtures, Plumbing Acorn Engineering Co. 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A Tyco Fire & Building Products Brand Circle 201 PRODUCT LISTINGS Fixtures, Plumbing, Hospital Acorn Engineering Co. Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc. Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. Amtekco Industries, Inc., Plumbing Wholesale Division Bradley Corp., Headquarters Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. Flood Master Inc. Metcraft Industries, Inc. NEOPERL, Inc. Sloan Valve Co. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. Town & Country Plastics Inc. Whitehall Manufacturing, Div. of Acorn Engineering Co. Willoughby Industries, Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Flanges C10—Closet P10—Pipe P20—Galvanized T10—Toilet Acorn Engineering Co. Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.—P10 ▼Anvil International, Corporate— P10,P20 Barnett—C10 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Danco Inc.—C10,P10,T10 Felker Brothers Corp.—P10,P20 Genova Products Inc.—C10 IPEX—P10 Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co.— P10,P20 Kissler & Co. Inc.—T10 Lee Brass—P10 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.—P10 Matco-Norca Inc.—C10,P10,P20 Merit Brass Co.—P10 MIFAB—C10 NAPAC Inc.—P10,P20 NVent LLC—P10 ▼Prier Products, Inc.—C10 Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co.—C10 ▼Smith-Cooper Intl. ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—P10 Twin City Hose, Inc.—P10 Waterless Co. LLC Wolverine Brass Inc.—C10,P10,T10 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—C10 Flapper Valves, Toilets Barnett 108 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Fluidmaster Inc. The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Kissler & Co. Inc. Lavelle Industries, Inc. RectorSeal Wolverine Brass Inc. Flaring, Pipe & Tube Machines Barnett ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. Flashings, Ventstack Acorn Engineering Co. Kozy Kollar Manufacturing Inc. ▼LSP Products Group Selkirk Corp. Floats L40—Liquid Level Control N50—Non-Corrosive S60—Trap S80—Sump Pump W20—Water Closet Armstrong International—S60 Blue Angel Pumps—L40,S80 Cesco Brass Ltd.—L40,W20 Flood Master Inc.—L40,S80,W20 ▼Glentronics Inc.—S80 Hico Group—L40 ▼Prier Products, Inc.—L40 Stevens Pump Co. Topp Industries, Inc.—L40 Town & Country Plastics Inc.—L40 ▼Watts—L40,S60,W20 Wolverine Brass Inc.—W20 Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co.— L40,S80 Floor Underlayments Maxxon Corp. Flow Control Systems GF Piping Systems NEOPERL, Inc. Flow Switches ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Flood Master Inc. ▼Watts Flue/Vent Dampers Fluids, Heat Transfer C50—Heat Transfer, Cooling H30—Heat Transfer, Heating S50—Heat Transfer, Solar ▼Heat Transfer Products, Inc.— H30,S50 Noble Company—C50,H30,S50 S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.— C50,H30,S50 Tigerflow Systems Inc.—C50,H30 Tyco Thermal Controls—H30 Utility Manufacturing Co.—H30 Watts Radiant—H30 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—C50,H30,S50 Flush Valves B10—Battery Operated Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. (AMTC)—B10 American Standard—B10 Flushmate, A Div. of Sloan Valve Co.— B10 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC—B10 Sloan Valve Co.—B10 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—B10 Flushometers American Standard Coyne & Delany Co. Sloan Valve Co. Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Flushometers, Tanks Flushmate, A Div. of Sloan Valve Co. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Sloan Valve Co. Fluxes, Soldering, Welding & Brazing Canfield Technologies, Inc. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. ▼LA-CO Industries, Inc. Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. RectorSeal S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Wolverine Brass Inc. Fountains D60—Drinking E80—Eye-Wash L30—Lead Free Drinking W20—Wash Acorn Engineering Co.—D60,L30,W20 Barnett—D60,E80 Bradley Corp., Headquarters— E80,W20 Elkay, Plumbing Products Div.— D60,L30 ▼Guardian Equipment—E80 Halsey Taylor—D60,L30 Haws Corp.—D60,E80 Metcraft Industries, Inc.—D60 ▼The Pool Shower, Inc.—D60 Whitehall Manufacturing, Div. of Acorn Engineering Co.—D60,E80 PRODUCT LISTINGS Willoughby Industries, Inc.—D60,W20 Wolverine Brass Inc.—E80 Franchises ▼Rooter-Man Freeze Equipment, Pipe Atlanta Special Products Inc./Pace Machinery Group Inc. Environmental Technology, Inc. General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Gaskets and Packing Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. ▼LA-CO Industries, Inc. Lavelle Industries, Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Gauges L40—Liquid Level P40—Pipe Diameter P50—Plastic P60—Pressure S80—Steam T20—Tank V20—Vacuum W20—Water Allied Healthcare Products Inc.—V20 AMTROL Inc.—P60 Azel Technologies, Inc.—T20,W20 Blue Angel Pumps—L40,P60,W20 Boshart Industries Inc.—L40,P60 Flood Master Inc.—L40 Hayward Flow Control Systems— P60,V20 Heat-Timer Corp.—P60,S80 Highland Tank—T20 Schott North America—L40,P40,P60 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products—W20 UEMSI—L40 Viking Group, Inc.—P60 ▼Watts—P60 Watts Radiant—P60 Generators H50—Hot Water S80—Steam Amerec Steam & Helo Sauna—S80 AMTROL Inc.—H50 Cemline Corp.—H50,S80 Raypak Inc.—H50 110 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Glasses, Sight Schott North America ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. Glycol Make-Up Package Grab Bars Acorn Engineering Co. Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. Americh Corp. The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Willoughby Industries, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Grease/Oil Removal Units, Automatic Green Turtle Americas Ltd. Highland Tank MIFAB Rockford Separators Inc. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries Grooving Machines ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Guides, Pipe Halon Replacements Fike Hand Cleaners, Water P20—Paste RectorSeal—P20 S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.—P20 Utility Manufacturing Co.—P20 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—P20 Waterless Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Hico Group ▼LA-CO Industries, Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools ▼Your Other Warehouse Hand Dryers S30—Sensor Operated W20—Warm Air Bradley Corp., Headquarters— S30,W20 Sloan Valve Co.—S30,W20 ▼Stiebel Eltron, Inc.—S30 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—S30 Hand Trucks Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. Handles, Faucet American Standard Danco Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Moen, Inc. T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Hangers & Supports, Pipe AMTROL Inc. ▼Anvil International, Corporate C&S Manufacturing Corp. DecoShield Systems Inc. ERICO Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE IPEX Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. Klo-Shure Co. MAPA Products PHD Manufacturing, Inc. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Hangers, Straps & Clips, Tube AMTROL Inc. C&S Manufacturing Corp. Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. ERICO Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE ▼Hydronic Alternatives Klo-Shure Co. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Wolverine Brass Inc. Hangers, Strut ERICO Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. Klo-Shure Co. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Head “Cocks” A40—Air B50—Boiler Gauge G20—Gas G30—Gas Hose L20—Laboratory Industry focused market research. Br and Aw arenes s/Im Pr age oduct Develo pment Po sition ing Cu stome r Loya lty Mar keting Effec tivenes Cu stome s r Sati sfacti M arket on Oppor tunity Ben chmar king Confidence Starts Here. www.clearseasresearch.com www w clearseasresearch com Beth McGuffin X Executive Director X Mechanical Systems Division X 248.786.1619 X mcguffi[email protected] PRODUCT LISTINGS S50—Spring Key S70—Steam W20—Water Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.— A40,G20 Heads S40—Shower S50—Shower Bath S60—Fire Acorn Engineering Co.—S40,S50 Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp.— S40,S50 American Standard—S40,S50 ▼American Valve—S40 B&K/Mueller Industries—S40 Barnett—S40 Coyne & Delany Co.—S40 Danco Inc.—S40,S50 Danze Inc.—S40,S50 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC—S40 Hansgrohe Inc.—S40,S50 Hico Group—S40 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—S40,S50 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— S40,S50 Kissler & Co. Inc.—S40 Leonard Valve Co.—S40,S50 Midland Metal Manufacturing Co.— S40 Moen, Inc.—S40 Niagara Conservation—S40 Phylrich—S40,S50 Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc.—S40 Sloan Valve Co.—S40,S50 Symmons Industries Inc.—S40,S50 T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc.— S40,S50 ▼The Pool Shower, Inc.—S40 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—S60 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products—S60 Viking Group, Inc.—S60 Willoughby Industries, Inc.—S40 Wolverine Brass Inc.—S40 ▼Your Other Warehouse—S40,S50 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—S40 Heat Exchanger, Shell and Tube Bryan Boilers, Bryan Steam LLC Cemline Corp. Diversified Heat Transfer Inc. GF Piping Systems Heat Exchangers AMTROL Inc. ▼Bell & Gossett Bryan Boilers, Bryan Steam LLC 112 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Diversified Heat Transfer Inc. GEA PHE Systems NA, Inc. GF Piping Systems Group Thermo, Inc. Heat Controller Inc. ▼Heat Transfer Products, Inc. ▼Hydronic Alternatives ITT Corp. Taco, Inc. ▼Tunstall Corp. Viega Weil-McLain, A Unit of SPX Corp. Heat Pump Water Heater Heat Pumps Flood Master Inc. Fujitsu General America Heat Controller Inc. Quietside Heat Recovery Systems Diversified Heat Transfer Inc. Group Thermo, Inc. ▼Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc. Heat Trace Cable for Pipe Watts Radiant Heat Tracing Systems Heat Transfer Equipment, Boilers Group Thermo, Inc. Noble Company Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC Taco, Inc. Tigerflow Systems Inc. Heaters C30—Ceiling E40—Electric G40—Gas I40—Indirect Fired I50—Indirect Floor I60—Infrared R20—Radiant S20—Sauna S50—Space S60—Packaged S80—Solar T20—Tank Storage W20—Wall W30—Water A.O. Smith Water Products Co.—W30 AERCO International Inc.— G40,I40,S60 Amerec Steam & Helo Sauna—S20,S60 AMTROL Inc.—I40,S80,T20,W30 Armstrong International—T20 Barnett—W30 Beacon-Morris—S50,W20 Bradford White Canada Inc.—W30 Cemline Corp.—T20,W30 Diversified Heat Transfer Inc.— I40,S80 DK Heating Systems—E40,R20 Electro Plastics Inc., dba STEP Warmfloor—E40,R20,S80 Flexcon Industries—I40 Flood Master Inc.—T20 Floor Heat Company—R20 Group Thermo, Inc.—I40,S80 ▼Heat Transfer Products, Inc.— I40,S80,T20 ▼Hydronic Alternatives—R20 Infloor Heating Systems—R20 Lochinvar Corp.—S80 Noritz America Corp.—G40,W30 Oventrop Corp.—W30 Patterson-Kelley—T20 ▼Radiant Panel Association—R20 Rinnai Corp.—G40,I60,W20,W30 Runtal North America, Inc.— C30,R20,W20 Smith’s Environmental Products— S50,W20 Superior Radiant Products, Ltd.— G40,I60,R20,S50 BioHeat U.S.A.—T20 Triangle Tube—I40 Tyco Thermal Controls—R20 ▼Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc.—T20 Warmup Inc.—E40,R20 Watts Radiant—E40,R20 ▼Zurn, Zurn Pex—R20 Heaters, Bathroom E50—Electric G20—Gas W10—Water AMBA Towel Warmers—E50 DK Heating Systems—E50 ▼Hydronic Alternatives—W10 Jomar International—E50,W10 Warmup Inc.—E50 Heaters, Unit, Direct Fired E40—Electric G20—Gas O40—Oil AERCO International Inc.—G20 Heat Controller Inc.—G20,O40 ▼Heat Transfer Products, Inc.— E40,G20,O40 New England Fuel Institute—G20,O40 Noritz America Corp.—G20 Patterson-Kelley—G20 Rinnai Corp.—G20 Runtal North America, Inc.—E40 ▼Stiebel Eltron, Inc.—E40 PRODUCT LISTINGS Heaters, Unit, Indirect Fired AERCO International Inc. AMTROL Inc. Beacon-Morris Diversified Heat Transfer Inc. Group Thermo, Inc. ▼Heat Transfer Products, Inc. Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC Hoists, Manual and Portable Pul-A-Pump Holders, Toilet Paper Acorn Engineering Co. The Keeney Manufacturing Co. ▼Your Other Warehouse Hose Heaters, Unit, Steam or Hot Water AERCO International Inc. Beacon-Morris Group Thermo, Inc. Runtal North America, Inc. Heating, Baseboard ▼Hydronic Alternatives ▼Hydrotherm Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC Runtal North America, Inc. Smith’s Environmental Products Weil-McLain, A Unit of SPX Corp. F40—Flexible Metal G20—Gas M30—Metal R80—Rubber S60—Stainless Steel Allied Healthcare Products Inc.—G20 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.—F40 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc.—M30 FlexHead Industries Inc.—F40,S60 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—R80 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— R80,S60 Kissler & Co. Inc.—R80,S60 Leonard Valve Co.—R80 ▼LSP Products Group—F40,M30,S60 Reelcraft Industries Inc.—G20,R80 T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc.— F40,S60 Twin City Hose, Inc.—F40,M30,S60 ▼Watts—F40,R80 Watts Radiant—R80 Hose Bibbs Acorn Engineering Co. ▼American Valve Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. B&K/Mueller Industries Barnett Boshart Industries Inc. Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. Genova Products Inc. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Jomar International Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. 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Metal Forming Co. ▼Your Other Warehouse Humidifers Armstrong International Hydrants W20—Freezeless Commercial W30—Freezeless Residential Y20—Freezeless Acorn Engineering Co.—W20 ▼American Valve—W30 Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.—W30 Boshart Industries Inc. —W20,W30,Y20 Hico Group—W30 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—W30 Jomar International—W30 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.—W30 MAPA Products—Y20 MIFAB—W20,W30,Y20 ▼Prier Products, Inc.—W20,W30,Y20 ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries—W20,Y20 ▼Watts—W20,W30 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—W30 Wolverine Brass Inc.—W30,Y20 ▼Woodford Manufacturing Co.— W20,W30,Y20 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—W20,W30,Y20 Hydronic Heating Systems Ammark Corp. AMTROL Inc. Azel Technologies, Inc. Bradford White Corp. Bryan Boilers, Bryan Steam LLC Burnham Hydronics, U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. ComfortPro Systems, LLC CREATHERM, LLC. Floor Heat Company ▼Gorton Heating Corp. Group Thermo, Inc. ▼Hydronic Alternatives ▼Hydrotherm Infloor Heating Systems Insulation Solutions Inc., Affil. Of Meyer Enterprises Laars Heating Systems Co., Subs. of Bradford White Corp. Smith Cast Iron Boilers Myson Inc. 114 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC Precision Hydronic Products, JL Industries Inc. Raven Products Co. Inc. Raypak Inc. REHAU Inc., Heating & Plumbing Roth Industries, Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Smith’s Environmental Products Spirotherm Inc. Taco, Inc. Uponor Viega Warmboard, Inc. Watts Radiant Weil-McLain, A Unit of SPX Corp. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Hydronic Snow Melting Controls ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. ComfortPro Systems, LLC Environmental Technology, Inc. ▼Hydronic Alternatives tekmar Control Systems Ltd. Uponor Viega Watts Radiant ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Hydronic Snow Melting Systems AMTROL Inc. Bradford White Corp. ComfortPro Systems, LLC CREATHERM, LLC. Diversified Heat Transfer Inc. Floor Heat Company Group Thermo, Inc. ▼Hydronic Alternatives Infloor Heating Systems Insulation Solutions Inc., Affil. Of Meyer Enterprises Precision Hydronic Products, JL Industries Inc. Raypak Inc. REHAU Inc., Heating & Plumbing Roth Industries, Inc. Spirotherm Inc. Uponor Viega Watts Radiant Weil-McLain, A Unit of SPX Corp. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Indicators L40—Liquid S50—Smoke T30—Temperature V20—Valve Position Azel Technologies, Inc.—T30 Instruments H30—Heat Flow T30—Test Azel Technologies, Inc.—T30 Insulated Piping Systems ComfortPro Systems, LLC Insulation J20—Jackets P20—P-Trap P40—Above Ground P50—Underground W20—Water Heater Tank Advance Products & Systems— P40,P50 ComfortPro Systems, LLC—P50 CREATHERM, LLC.—P50 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Engineered Brass Co.—P20 Flood Master Inc.—W20 Insul-Tect Products—J20,P20 Insulation Solutions Inc., Affil. Of Meyer Enterprises—P40,P50 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.—P20 Klo-Shure Co.—J20 ▼LSP Products Group—P40 McGuire Manufacturing Co.—P20 NOFP Inc., High Performance Radiant Floor Insulation—J20,P40,P50,W20 Nomaco Insulation—J20,P40,P50,W20 Reflectix Inc.—W20 TVM Building Products— P40,P50,W20 Tyco Thermal Controls—P40,P50 ▼Your Other Warehouse—P20 Insulation, Thermal P40—Pipe T80—Tube Insulation Solutions Inc., Affil. Of Meyer Enterprises—P40 ▼LSP Products Group—P40 NOFP Inc., High Performance Radiant Floor Insulation—P40,T80 Nomaco Insulation—P40 Reflectix Inc.—P40 TVM Building Products—P40 Insurance Interceptors, Oil Rockford Separators Inc. ▼Watts ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Internet and E-Commerce Services Joints F40—Flexible P40—Pipe Expansion ▼Anvil International, Corporate—P40 PRODUCT LISTINGS ▼Canplas, LLC.—P40 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. FlexHead Industries Inc.—F40 IPEX—P40 Twin City Hose, Inc.—F40,P40 Kitchen Units Kits, Faucet Danco Inc. The Keeney Manufacturing Co. T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Kits, Repair D80—Ducts F40—Flanges P40—Pipes T20—Tanks T80—Sinks, Lavatories V20—Valves Cesco Brass Ltd.—V20 Danco Inc.—T80 ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc.—D80 Flood Master Inc.—T20,T80,V20 IPEX—P40 KBI, King Bros. Industries—P40 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— T20,T80 Kissler & Co. Inc.—T80 Lavelle Industries, Inc.—T80,V20 Sloan Valve Co.—T80,V20 ▼Watts—V20 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—P40 Kits, Water Test American Plumber, Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Watts Radiant Laboratories, Testing Laundry Trays C10—Cast Iron F40—Fiberglass M50—Molded Stone S60—Stainless Steel S70—Structural Foam Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc.—S60 Barnett—S70 Blue Angel Pumps—F40,S70 Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co.— S60 Lavatories E50—Enameled Steel F40—Fiberglass I60—Iron M20—Marble P40—Plastic S60—Stainless Steel S70—Stone S80—Synthetic V40—Vitreous China Acorn Engineering Co.—S60,S70 American Standard—E50,I60,V40 Amtekco Industries, Inc., Plumbing Wholesale Division—S60 Barnett—I60,V40 Benjamin Manufacturing Co.— P40,S80 Blanco America Inc.—S60 Bradley Corp., Headquarters—S60,S80 Need to cut a bunch of soil pipe quickly? cut Then you need the KwikSnap production cutting system. cut cut It’s fast. It’s dust free. It’s unmatched for soil pipe cutting performance. It’s the Model 2500 KwikSnap exclusively from Wheeler-Rex. Call your local distributor to arrange a demo today. In two minutes of cutting time: Compare!! Chop Saw Tripod Pipe Support sold separately Conventional Cutter KwikSnap 2500 See the KwikSnap in action visit www.wheelerrex.com Wheeler Manufacturing Division of Rex International U.S.A., Inc., Ashtabula, OH ) Toll Free: 800-321-7950 ) www.wheelerrex.com Circle 332 PM12084Wheel.indd 1 11/17/08 11:46:32 AM www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 115 PRODUCT LISTINGS Danze Inc.—V40 Elkay, Plumbing Products Div.—S60 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC—V40 Houzer Inc.—S60 Metcraft Industries, Inc.—S60 Niagara Conservation—V40 Sterling - a Kohler Co.—V40 Willoughby Industries, Inc.— S60,S70,S80 ▼Your Other Warehouse— E50,F40,I60,P40,S60,S80,V40 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—V40 Decorative Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. American Standard Barnett Danze Inc. Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC ▼Your Other Warehouse Factory Amtekco Industries, Inc., Plumbing Wholesale Division Bradley Corp., Headquarters Sloan Valve Co. Willoughby Industries, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Hospital Acorn Engineering Co. Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc. American Standard Amtekco Industries, Inc., Plumbing Wholesale Division Bradley Corp., Headquarters Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. Metcraft Industries, Inc. Schott North America Sloan Valve Co. Willoughby Industries, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Industrial Acorn Engineering Co. Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc. American Standard Amtekco Industries, Inc., Plumbing Wholesale Division Bradley Corp., Headquarters Schott North America Sloan Valve Co. Whitehall Manufacturing, Div. of Acorn Engineering Co. Willoughby Industries, Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC 116 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Pedestal American Standard Barnett Danze Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Sterling - a Kohler Co. ▼Your Other Warehouse Prison Acorn Engineering Co. Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc. American Standard Bradley Corp., Headquarters Metcraft Industries, Inc. Whitehall Manufacturing, Div. of Acorn Engineering Co. Willoughby Industries, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Residential American Standard Barnett Benjamin Manufacturing Co. Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Niagara Conservation Sterling - a Kohler Co. ▼Your Other Warehouse Leak Detection Equipment Barnett Flood Master Inc. ▼Froet Industries, LLC General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. IPEX Lighting C40—Chemical S20—Safety Tank Town & Country Plastics Inc. Locators, Pipe & Septic General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. Watts Radiant J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Lubricants, Pipe Gasket Advance Products & Systems Black Swan Manufacturing Co. ▼LA-CO Industries, Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Machinery, Tube Expanding Manifolds & Headers P40—Plumbing P60—Prefabricated P70—Valves & Fittings Allied Healthcare Products Inc.— P40,P60,P70 Azel Technologies, Inc.—P40,P60,P70 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.— P60,P70 ComfortPro Systems, LLC— P40,P60,P70 Felker Brothers Corp.—P60 Flood Master Inc.—P40 Freedom Plastics Inc.—P60 HeatLink Group, Inc.—P40 ▼Hydronic Alternatives—P70 IPEX—P40,P60,P70 IVAR North Amercia Ltd.— P40,P60,P70 Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co.—P60 Parker Fluid Control Division—P70 Precision Hydronic Products, JL Industries Inc.—P40,P60,P70 Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc.—P60 Roth Industries, Inc.—P40,P60,P70 Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co.—P60 Spears Manufacturing Company—P60 Tigerflow Systems Inc.—P60,P70 Viega—P40,P60,P70 ▼Watts—P40,P60,P70 ▼Zurn, Zurn Pex—P40 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—P40 ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries—P40 Measuring Devices Azel Technologies, Inc. ComfortPro Systems, LLC J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Mechanical Codes Meters A40—Air Flowmeters B80—BTU F40—Fluid Flowmeters G20—Gas Flowmeters P40—PH S60—Steam Flowmeters W20—Water Azel Technologies, Inc.—W20 Carlon Meter Co., Inc.—F40,W20 ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc.—A40 GF Piping Systems—F40 IVAR North Amercia Ltd.—W20 Lee Brass—W20 Town & Country Plastics Inc.—P40 PRODUCT LISTINGS Mirrors/Lavatory American Standard Danze Inc. Willoughby Industries, Inc. Monitors Azel Technologies, Inc. Motors, Electric Nipples A40—Alloy B60—Brass C50—Copper F40—Flexible H50—Hose I60—Iron N40—Nickel P40—Plastic S70—Steel Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.— B60,H50 ▼Anvil International, Corporate— H50,S70 B&K/Mueller Industries—B60,P40 Barnett—B60,P40 Boshart Industries Inc.—B60,S70 BrassCraft—B60 ▼Canplas, LLC.—P40 Copper Development Association, Inc.—C50 Danco Inc.—B60,P40 Genova Products Inc.—P40 Hico Group—B60 IPEX—P40 IVAR North Amercia Ltd.—B60 KBI, King Bros. Industries—P40 Lee Brass—B60 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.—B60,S70 Matco-Norca Inc.—B60,I60,S70 Merit Brass Co.—B60,S70 Midland Metal Manufacturing Co.— B60,H50,P40,S70 Mueller Industries, Inc.—B60,S70 NAPAC Inc.—S70 ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries— I60,P40,S70 ▼Smith-Cooper Intl.— A40,B60,I60,S70 Spears Manufacturing Company—P40 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—S70 ▼Watts—B60 Wolverine Brass Inc.—B60,H50 Nozzles, Spray The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Niagara Conservation T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Viking Group, Inc. Nuts, Coupling, Toilet Flood Master Inc. The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Midland Metal Manufacturing Co. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Partitions, Toilet Paste, Heat Absorbing, Pipe Joining ▼LA-CO Industries, Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. 1 MILLION CYCLES* Without Failure… THAT IS WHY WE CAN WARRANTY THEM FOR 7 YEARS We thoroughly test every pump before we send it out. Our switch has been tested to cycle over One Million times! This is what makes Stevens Pumps unique and because of this kind of trouble-free performance we can give it a 7 Year Warranty. The only pumps on the market that make that promise. Because it is a better quality pump with an unequalled, extended warranty, you can provide your customer with a long lasting pump they will not have to worry about. And they will be willing to pay for that peace of mind, which translates to more profit for you. S5710 Stainless Steel submersible effluent sump pump For more information call Geoff or Jim Stevens TOLL FREE at 800.443.6533 S7710 Stainless Steel effluent/sewage pump Stevens Pump Company 800-443-6533 • 847-981-1116 • Fax 847-981-1180 • www.stevenspump.com *Half Plus pumps have been lab tested to cycle in excess of one million times before failure. (This statement shall in no way vary, modify or alter the limited warranty set forth herein.) PM06084Steven.indd 1 Circle 391 4/2/08 12:42:48 PM www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 117 PRODUCT LISTINGS Pastes, Soldering ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. ▼LA-CO Industries, Inc. Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Wolverine Brass Inc. Pipe Vise Stands Atlanta Special Products Inc./Pace Machinery Group Inc. ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ▼RIDGID, Emerson ROTHENBERGER USA LLC ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Pipe Pipe & Fittings, Gas Vent Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc. IPEX ProTech Systems Inc. Selkirk Corp. Pipe Beveling Machines ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Pipe Cleaning Machines Atlanta Special Products Inc./Pace Machinery Group Inc. General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC Pipe Conductor, Vent & Flue Selkirk Corp. Pipe Crimpers ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ▼Watts ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Pipe Extractors RectorSeal ▼T-DRILL Industries, Inc. The Walton Co. Pipe Field Machining Machines ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. Pipe Grooving Machines ▼Anvil International, Corporate Atlanta Special Products Inc./Pace Machinery Group Inc. 118 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. ▼RIDGID, Emerson ROTHENBERGER USA LLC Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Pipe Hooks, Wire C&S Manufacturing Corp. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Wolverine Brass Inc. Pipe Identification Systems MAPA Products J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Pipe Locators General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. ▼Ratech Electronics Ltd. ▼RIDGID, Emerson UEMSI J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Pipe Tapering Machines Pipe Tapping Machines ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Pipe Taps B&S Products Co. Irwin Industrial Tools ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Pipe Threading Machines ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ▼RIDGID, Emerson ROTHENBERGER USA LLC F40—Fiberglass G40—Glass L30—Lead Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. Schott North America—G40 Pipe, Abrasion Resistant ComfortPro Systems, LLC Pipe, Acid Resisting ComfortPro Systems, LLC Corzan Piping Systems GF Piping Systems IPEX Schott North America Spears Manufacturing Company Town & Country Plastics Inc. Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve Pipe, Alignment Tools Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE Pipe, Brass or Copper, Iron Pipe Size Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Barnett The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Lee Brass Matco-Norca Inc. Merit Brass Co. ▼Smith-Cooper Intl. Pipe, Cast Iron F40—Flanged S50—Soil T40—Threaded W20—Water Anaco/Husky Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute—S50 Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co.—S50 Matco-Norca Inc. NAPAC Inc.—F40 Ward Manufacturing Inc.—F40 Pipe, Chemical Resistant Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. ComfortPro Systems, LLC PRODUCT LISTINGS Corzan Piping Systems Freedom Plastics Inc. GF Piping Systems IPEX Schott North America Spears Manufacturing Company Town & Country Plastics Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Schott North America ▼Smith-Cooper Intl. ▼Watts Watts Radiant Pipe, Coverings Pipe, Double-Wall A50—Anti-Sweat F40—Fiberglass M30—Metal Jacketed P40—Plastic IPEX—P40 Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co.— M30 S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.—A50 Pipe, Composition or Fiber Safelink System Inc., Mr. Pex Systems Pipe, Couplings GF Piping Systems IPEX Rovanco Piping Systems Selkirk Corp. Pipe, Drain-Waste Vent Flood Master Inc. Freedom Plastics Inc. Genova Products Inc. IPEX Schott North America Spears Manufacturing Company Pipe, Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Billco Corp. Carlon Meter Co., Inc. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc. Freedom Plastics Inc. IPEX Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Matco-Norca Inc. Merit Brass Co. Cash Acme ComfortPro Systems, LLC Genova Products Inc. HeatLink Group, Inc. Insulation Solutions Inc., Affil. Of Meyer Enterprises IPEX Rovanco Piping Systems Safelink System Inc., Mr. Pex Systems Uponor Pipe, Ductile Iron Pipe, Encasement Grice Engineering, Inc., The SoffiSteel® System IPEX Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. Install a bathroom ANYWHERE it’s needed! All you need is water and electric power supply! • • • • • • Installed above the floor Vertical plumbing up to 18 ft Discharge pipe ¾” 3 inlets Horizontal plumbing up to 150 ft Guarantee 2 years 50 YEARS CE N EXPERIE IAPMO Listed 1-800-571-8191 | www.saniflo.com PM04084Sani.indd 1 Saniflo macerating unit can be installed in front of the wall or concealed behind it. Circle 147 CSA Certified 3/10/08 9:13:41 AM www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 119 PRODUCT LISTINGS Pipe, Epoxy ACE DuraFlo Systems, LLC Rovanco Piping Systems S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Pipe, Finned Copper Development Association, Inc. Pipe, Flexible, Gas Pipe, Flexible, Rubber Watts Radiant Pipe, Freezing Equipment Atlanta Special Products Inc./Pace Machinery Group Inc. General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC Pipe, Guide Pipe, Heat Traced EGS/EasyHeat, EGS Electrial Group Tyco Thermal Controls Pipe, Heating EGS/EasyHeat, EGS Electrial Group ▼HotLine Inc. ▼Hydronic Alternatives Watts Radiant Pipe, Jacketed ComfortPro Systems, LLC Rovanco Piping Systems Pipe, Lined MaxLiner USA Pipe, Markers ▼LA-CO Industries, Inc. MIFAB Pipe, Non-Corrosive Corzan Piping Systems FlowGuard Gold pipe & fittings Freedom Plastics Inc. Genova Products Inc. ProTech Systems Inc. Schott North America Pipe, PEX ComfortPro Systems, LLC HeatLink Group, Inc. Insulation Solutions Inc., Affil. Of Meyer Enterprises IPEX Roth Industries, Inc. Rovanco Piping Systems Safelink System Inc., Mr. Pex Systems ▼Watts Watts Radiant ▼Zurn Industries, LLC ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries 120 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Pipe, Plastic A20—ABS C50—CPVC P20—PE P30—PEX P50—Polybutylene P70—PVC P80—PVDF Barnett—C50,P30,P70 Cash Acme—P30 Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co.— A20,C50,P70 ComfortPro Systems, LLC—P30 Corzan Piping Systems—C50 FlowGuard Gold pipe & fittings—C50 Freedom Plastics Inc. Genova Products Inc.— A20,C50,P20,P30,P70 GF Piping Systems—C50,P70,P80 Great Lakes International Inc.—A20 HeatLink Group, Inc.—P30 ▼Hydronic Alternatives—P20 Insulation Solutions Inc., Affil. Of Meyer Enterprises—P30 IPEX—A20,C50,P20,P30,P70,P80 John Guest USA Inc.—P30 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— A20,P70 Mueller Industries, Inc.—A20 REHAU Inc., Heating & Plumbing—P30 Roth Industries, Inc.—P30 Rovanco Piping Systems— C50,P20,P30,P70 Safelink System Inc., Mr. Pex Systems—P30 Schott North America—C50,P80 Spears Manufacturing Company— C50,P70 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—C50 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products—C50 Uponor—P30 Viega—P30 Viking Group, Inc.—C50 Watts Radiant—P30 ▼Zurn, Zurn Pex—P30 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—P30,P80 ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries—P30 Pipe, Polyethylene ▼Hydronic Alternatives Infloor Heating Systems IPEX Rovanco Piping Systems Schott North America ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries Pipe, Polypropylene IPEX Schott North America Pipe, Pre-Insulated ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. GF Piping Systems REHAU Inc., Heating & Plumbing Rovanco Piping Systems Pipe, Sewer, Plastic Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. Freedom Plastics Inc. Genova Products Inc. IPEX MaxLiner USA Perma-Liner Ind., Inc. Pipe, Site Drainage Freedom Plastics Inc. Pipe, Stabelizer Pipe, Stainless Steel FlexHead Industries Inc. Titeflex Corp., Gastite Merit Brass Co. ProTech Systems Inc. Rovanco Piping Systems Selkirk Corp. ▼Smith-Cooper Intl. ▼The Pool Shower, Inc. Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve Pipe, Steel C50—Continuous Weld E40—Electric Weld S30—Seamless ▼Smith-Cooper Intl.—S30 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—E40 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products—C50,E40,S30 Pipe, Stove Selkirk Corp. Pipe, Supports Advance Products & Systems Black Swan Manufacturing Co. ERICO Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. MAPA Products MIFAB PHD Manufacturing, Inc. ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries Pipe, Thawers Atlanta Special Products Inc./Pace Machinery Group Inc. PRODUCT LISTINGS General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. ▼HotLine Inc. Pipe, Vent ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc. Freedom Plastics Inc. Genova Products Inc. IPEX ProTech Systems Inc. Schott North America Selkirk Corp. Pipe, Waste Freedom Plastics Inc. Genova Products Inc. IPEX Schott North America Pipe/Tube Benders Atlanta Special Products Inc./Pace Machinery Group Inc. ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries Pipe/Valve Identification Markers Kolbi Pipe Marker Co. MIFAB Piping, Branch Connections ▼T-DRILL Industries, Inc. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Pipeline Video Inspection Systems General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. ▼Ratech Electronics Ltd. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC UEMSI Plates, Identification Kolbi Pipe Marker Co. MIFAB ▼Your Other Warehouse Plates, Name, Escutcheons B&K/Mueller Industries Kolbi Pipe Marker Co. MIFAB ▼Your Other Warehouse Plugs, Test B&K/Mueller Industries General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. Hico Group RectorSeal Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries Plumbing Brass Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. BrassCraft Copper Development Association, Inc. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Matco-Norca Inc. ▼Prier Products, Inc. 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Danco Inc. Genova Products Inc. Hico Group Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. ▼Prier Products, Inc. Schott North America Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Talcott Mountain Engineering Inc. Waterless Co. LLC Watts Radiant Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Plumbing Systems, PEX ComfortPro Systems, LLC Hico Group IPEX NIBCO, Inc. REHAU Inc., Heating & Plumbing Roth Industries, Inc. Rovanco Piping Systems Schott North America Uponor Viega ▼Watts Watts Radiant Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Zurn, Zurn Pex ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Portable Racking Systems Potable Water Systems AMTROL Inc. ComfortPro Systems, LLC Great Lakes International Inc. IPEX Viega Watts Radiant ▼Your Other Warehouse Prefabricated, LowTemperature Piping Systems Freedom Plastics Inc. 122 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Preheaters, Fuel Oil Primers, Trap Seal ▼Canplas, LLC. MIFAB Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries ▼Watts ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Process Heating, High Temperature Systems Preventers, Backflow Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Cesco Brass Ltd. Jomar International Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. MIFAB T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. Taco, Inc. ▼The IAPMO Group Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products ▼Watts ▼Woodford Manufacturing Co. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Pricing Services Trade Service, Corporate Headquarters Pullers, Pipe Pul-A-Pump ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Pump, Parts ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Goulds Pumps ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc. ▼Red Jacket Water Products Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Pumping Systems ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Electro-Matic Products Co. ▼Goulds Pumps Grundfos Pumps Corp. Liberty Pumps Inc. ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Patterson Pump Co. ▼Red Jacket Water Products Tigerflow Systems Inc. Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Pumping Systems, Variable Speed ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Goulds Pumps Grundfos Pumps Corp. ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Tigerflow Systems Inc. Pumping Units, High Pressure ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Patterson Pump Co. Pumps, Bilge S20—Sewage S80—Sump A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co.— S80 Armstrong International—S80 Aurora Pump Co.—S20,S80 Barnett—S80 BJM Pumps—S20,S80 Blue Angel Pumps—S20 ▼Glentronics Inc.—S20,S80 Grundfos Pumps Corp.—S20,S80 Hico Group—S20 Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric—S80 ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc.— S20,S80 Patterson Pump Co.—S20 Pumps, Boiler Feed Aurora Pump Co. ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Domestic Pump Grundfos Pumps Corp. ITT Corp. Peerless Pump Co. Taco, Inc. Pumps, Centrifugal ▼AC Fire Pump Systems Aurora Pump Co. ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Goulds Pumps Great Lakes International Inc. Grundfos Pumps Corp. Hayward Flow Control Systems ITT Corp. Little Giant dba Franklin Electric, Engineered Products Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Patterson Pump Co. Peerless Pump Co. ▼Red Jacket Water Products Taco, Inc. Pumps, Centrifugal Fire ▼AC Fire Pump Systems Patterson Pump Co. Peerless Pump Co. Stevens Pump Co. PRODUCT LISTINGS Pumps, Chemical Acid BJM Pumps Grundfos Pumps Corp. Peerless Pump Co. Schott North America Town & Country Plastics Inc. Pumps, Chemical Proportioning Pumps, Condensate Return Grundfos Pumps Corp. Pumps, Circulating ▼American Valve ▼Bell & Gossett Grundfos Pumps Corp. ITT Corp. Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Patterson Pump Co. Peerless Pump Co. ▼Red Jacket Water Products Taco, Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. Pumps, Condensate ▼American Valve Barnett ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Domestic Pump ITT Corp. Liberty Pumps Inc. Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric Weil Pump Co., Inc. Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. 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Pumps, Evaporative Cooler ▼Goulds Pumps Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric Pumps, Fire and Accessories B50—Booster C20—Centrifugal C50—Controllers D40—Diesel E40—Electric ▼AC Fire Pump Systems— B50,C20,C50,D40,E40 BJM Pumps—E40 Blue Angel Pumps—B50,C50,E40 Clarke Fire Protection Products Inc.—D40 Flexcon Industries—B50 Grundfos Pumps Corp.—B50,C20,E40 Patterson Pump Co.— B50,C50,D40,E40 Pumps, Fire Protection ▼AC Fire Pump Systems Aurora Pump Co. Clarke Fire Protection Products Inc. Patterson Pump Co. Peerless Pump Co. Tigerflow Systems Inc. Pumps, Fuel Oil Peerless Pump Co. Pumps, Fuel Transfer Blue Angel Pumps Peerless Pump Co. Pumps, General Liquid Transfer Blue Angel Pumps ▼Goulds Pumps Liberty Pumps Inc. Peerless Pump Co. Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Pumps, Grinder A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. BJM Pumps Blue Angel Pumps ▼Goulds Pumps Liberty Pumps Inc. Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric 124 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 ▼Red Jacket Water Products Weil Pump Co., Inc. Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Pumps, High Pressure, Hydraulic ▼Goulds Pumps Grundfos Pumps Corp. Patterson Pump Co. Peerless Pump Co. UEMSI Pumps, Jet A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. ▼Goulds Pumps Grundfos Pumps Corp. ▼Red Jacket Water Products Pumps, Macerating Blue Angel Pumps Pumps, Multi-Purpose, Hand Pumps, Plastic PVC-CPVDF BJM Pumps Grundfos Pumps Corp. Hayward Flow Control Systems Town & Country Plastics Inc. Pumps, Portable BJM Pumps Blue Angel Pumps Grundfos Pumps Corp. Tigerflow Systems Inc. Pumps, Pressure Boosting A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. AMTROL Inc. Blue Angel Pumps ▼Goulds Pumps Patterson Pump Co. Peerless Pump Co. Tigerflow Systems Inc. Pumps, Proportioning Grundfos Pumps Corp. Pumps, Reciprocating Pumps, Rotary Pumps, Sewage & Sludge A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. Aurora Pump Co. BJM Pumps Blue Angel Pumps ▼Goulds Pumps Liberty Pumps Inc. Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Patterson Pump Co. Peerless Pump Co. ▼Red Jacket Water Products Weil Pump Co., Inc. Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Pumps, Slurry BJM Pumps Blue Angel Pumps Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric Peerless Pump Co. Pumps, Solar System ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Grundfos Pumps Corp. Infloor Heating Systems ITT Corp. Pumps, Steam Pumps, Submersible A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. Aurora Pump Co. ▼Bell & Gossett BJM Pumps Blue Angel Pumps ▼Glentronics Inc. ▼Goulds Pumps Grundfos Pumps Corp. ITT Corp. Liberty Pumps Inc. Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Peerless Pump Co. ▼Red Jacket Water Products Weil Pump Co., Inc. Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Pumps, Sump N50—Non-Submersible S60—Battery Operated S80—Submersible Aurora Pump Co.—S80 ▼Bell & Gossett—S80 BJM Pumps—S60,S80 Blue Angel Pumps—N50,S60,S80 Dynatech—N50,S80 ▼Electro-Matic Products Co.—S60 ▼Glentronics Inc.—S60,S80 ▼Goulds Pumps—S80 Grundfos Pumps Corp.—S80 ITT Corp.—S80 Liberty Pumps Inc.—N50,S60,S80 Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric— N50,S80 ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc.— S60,S80 ▼Red Jacket Water Products ▼RIDGID, Emerson—S80 Stancor Inc.—S80 Stevens Pump Co.—S80 Weil Pump Co., Inc.—N50,S60,S80 Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co.— N50,S60,S80 PRODUCT LISTINGS Pumps, Suspended Wet Pit Stancor Inc. Weil Pump Co., Inc. Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Pumps, Swimming Pool Blue Angel Pumps Pumps, Test Grundfos Pumps Corp. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Pumps, Turbine Pumps, Viscous Liquids & Heavy Materials Pumps, Water ▼Bell & Gossett Blue Angel Pumps Dynatech Flood Master Inc. ▼Goulds Pumps Grundfos Pumps Corp. Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Patterson Pump Co. Peerless Pump Co. ▼Red Jacket Water Products Stancor Inc. Taco, Inc. Pumps, Water Well A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. 2009 A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. ▼AC Fire Pump Systems Aurora Pump Co. ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Goulds Pumps ITT Corp. ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Patterson Pump Co. Peerless Pump Co. ▼Red Jacket Water Products Pumps, Vacuum ▼Domestic Pump ITT Corp. ▼Metropolitan Industries, Inc. Blue Angel Pumps Flood Master Inc. ▼Goulds Pumps Grundfos Pumps Corp. Little Giant DBA Franklin Electric Peerless Pump Co. ▼Red Jacket Water Products Talcott Mountain Engineering Inc. Purgers, Continuous AMTROL Inc. Purifiers, Water ▼Aquathin Business Centre Putty, Epoxies and Caulks Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Radiant Heating Manifolds Azel Technologies, Inc. ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. January 26, 2009 McCormick Place Chicago A Few S Still Av eats ailable! Produced by: Join Us For The Solar Water & Solar Heating Half Day Workshop Presented by John Siegenthaler, P.E. Whyy Attend? With rapidly apidly rising fuel prices, interest in solar heating is red hot. John Siegenthaler, P.E., industry discusses th the ability thermall systems d t superstar t di bilit tto iinstall t ll solar l th t ffor domestic water heating and space heating as a natural extension of the skills used to design and install modern hydronic systems. This session will bring you up to speed with the latest technology for solar domestic water heating. It then extends the envelope to include combined DHW and space heating applications. If you’ve been thinking of branching out from traditional hydronic heating into solar thermal technology this session is a good place to get grounded in the fundamentals. You’ll learn what works and what doesn’t from 30 years of field and design experience. When? January, 26, 2009 • 8:30am-1:00pm Where? McCormick Place – opening day of AHR Expo CURRENT SPONSORS: (AS OF NOV. 6, 2008) John Siegenthaler Siegentha ntha Register today at www.pmmag.com/pmlive Your registration fee of only $139 includes: • Full Seminar Registration to Solar Water & Solar Heating – New Opportunities for Hydronic Professionals • Continental Breakfast • CD ROM of Conference Proceedings • Complimentary Pass to AHR Expo (a $25 value) www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 125 PRODUCT LISTINGS ComfortPro Systems, LLC Grundfos Pumps Corp. ▼Hydronic Alternatives Infloor Heating Systems Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. NIBCO, Inc. Viega ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries Radiant Heating Underlayment ComfortPro Systems, LLC Electro Plastics Inc., dba STEP Warmfloor Grundfos Pumps Corp. ▼Hydronic Alternatives Infloor Heating Systems Insulation Solutions Inc., Affil. Of Meyer Enterprises Maxxon Corp. Viega Watts Radiant Radiation, Baseboard E40—Electric G20—Gas H80—Hydronic AMBA Towel Warmers—E40 Burnham Hydronics, U.S. Boiler Co., Inc.—H80 Electro Plastics Inc., dba STEP Warmfloor—E40 ▼Heat Transfer Products, Inc.—G20 ▼Hydronic Alternatives—H80 Myson Inc.—H80 Noritz America Corp.—G20,H80 Patterson-Kelley—G20 Precision Hydronic Products, JL Industries Inc.—H80 ▼Radiant Panel Association— E40,G20,H80 Runtal North America, Inc.—H80 Spirotherm Inc.—H80 Watts Radiant—H80 Weil-McLain, A Unit of SPX Corp.—H80 Radiation, Convection ▼Hydronic Alternatives ▼Radiant Panel Association Radiation Panel R20—Radiation Ceiling R30—Radiation Floor R80—Radiation Wall AMBA Towel Warmers—R80 Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., Buderus Bradford White Corp.—R30 ComfortPro Systems, LLC— R20,R30,R80 126 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 DK Heating Systems—R30 Electro Plastics Inc., dba STEP Warmfloor—R30 Floor Heat Company—R30,R80 ▼Hydronic Alternatives Infloor Heating Systems—R30 Insulation Solutions Inc., Affil. Of Meyer Enterprises—R20,R30,R80 Marathon International, BAXI North America Distributor—R80 Myson Inc.—R20,R30,R80 Noritz America Corp.—R30 Patterson-Kelley—R30 Precision Hydronic Products, JL Industries Inc.—R30 ▼Radiant Panel Association— R20,R30,R80 Roth Industries, Inc.—R20,R30,R80 Runtal North America, Inc.—R20,R80 Safelink System Inc., Mr. Pex Systems—R30 Viega—R30,R80 Watts Radiant—R20,R30,R80 Radiation, Valance, Hydronic Floor Heat Company Noritz America Corp. ▼Radiant Panel Association Radios B20—Base M50—Mobile P50—Portable R20—Two-Way Barnett—M50,R20 Refrigerants Barnett Refrigeration Products Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Barnett Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. Rubber World Industries, LLC, Sales Regulators A40—Air Pressure G20—Gas Pressure L40—Liquid Pressure T30—Temperature V20—Vacuum Allied Healthcare Products Inc.— A40,G20,T30,V20 Azel Technologies, Inc.—T30 Cash Acme—L40,T30 Danfoss Inc., Heating—T30 Electro Plastics Inc., dba STEP Warmfloor—T30 Goss Inc.—G20 Hendrickson Bros.—L40 ▼HotLine Inc.—T30 Taco, Inc.—A40 ▼Watts—L40 Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Systems American Plumber, Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC. AMTROL Inc. ▼Aquathin Business Centre Great Lakes International Inc. Marlo Inc. Water-Right, Inc. ▼Watts Roof De-Icing Systems ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. EGS/EasyHeat, EGS Electrial Group Environmental Technology, Inc. Roof Flashing Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. ▼LSP Products Group S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Selkirk Corp. Rooms, Sauna Root Control, Foam Safety Equipment Bennette Design Group Inc. Saws E40—Portable R30—Electric, Portable V30—Vertical Band Barnett—E40,R30 Dynatech—E40 Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div.—E40 Qescorp, Inc., Discount Saw Blade—R30 ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. Screens, Urinal Acorn Engineering Co. Utility Manufacturing Co. Waterless Co. LLC Sealants & Mastics Barnett TVM Building Products Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Sealants, Pipe Joint Compounds Barnett Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Jomar International Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. PRODUCT LISTINGS S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Spears Manufacturing Company Utility Manufacturing Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Wolverine Brass Inc. Seals I50—Insulation P40—Piping Advance Products & Systems—P40 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc.—P40 Topp Industries, Inc.—P40 TVM Building Products—I50 Seats F20—Faucet S40—Shower Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp.—S40 American Standard—F20,S40 Barnett—F20 Danco Inc.—F20,S40 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC—F20 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.—S40 Kissler & Co. Inc.—F20,S40 Metcraft Industries, Inc.—S40 Noble Company—S40 Willoughby Industries, Inc.—S40 Wolverine Brass Inc.—F20,S40 Seismic Safety Products BrassCraft Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE ▼Watts Separator Systems Green Turtle Americas Ltd. Highland Tank MIFAB Rockford Separators Inc. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries Separators ▼Bell & Gossett Green Turtle Americas Ltd. Highland Tank ITT Corp. MIFAB ® Rockford Separators Inc. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries Spirotherm Inc. Taco, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Separators, Solids Green Turtle Americas Ltd. Highland Tank MIFAB Rockford Separators Inc. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Septic System Treatment, Bacteria/Enzyme Arcan Enterprises Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Don’t Get Burned Before you solder, braze or weld, protect your valves, pipe joints, studs, wood and drywall with Cool Gel , a non-toxic heat barrier spray. ® With Cool Gel ® Without Cool Gel ® Watch the instructional video at 1201 Pratt Boulevard • Elk Grove Village, IL 1-800-621-4025 • 1-847-956-7600 www.coolgelmovie.com and get a FREE Cool Gel sample! ® Circle 407 PM08084Laco.indd 1 7/10/08 8:59:32 AM www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 127 PRODUCT LISTINGS Septic Systems Arcan Enterprises Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Sewer Pipe/Valves/Fittings IPEX Perma-Liner Ind., Inc. Shock Arrestors Homewerks Worldwide, LLC MIFAB Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries ▼Watts ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Shower Bases Acorn Engineering Co. American Standard Benjamin Manufacturing Co. ▼MAAX Bath Inc. Metcraft Industries, Inc. Whitehall Manufacturing, Div. of Acorn Engineering Co. Willoughby Industries, Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Shower Floors, Fiberglass E.L. Mustee & Sons ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Shower Massage Systems Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. Bradley Corp., Headquarters Homewerks Worldwide, LLC ▼MAAX Bath Inc. Shower Stall Doors Acorn Engineering Co. American Standard Sterling - a Kohler Co. Shower Stalls F40—Fiberglass M30—Metal Self-Contained P40—Plastic P60—Pressed Steel Acorn Engineering Co.—M30 American Standard—F40,P40 Clarion Bathware—F40 ▼MAAX Bath Inc.—F40 Metcraft Industries, Inc. E.L. Mustee & Sons—F40,P40 Sterling - a Kohler Co.—F40,P40 Willoughby Industries, Inc.—M30 Shower, Pan Liner Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Noble Company ▼Your Other Warehouse 128 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Showers C50—Column H20—Hand Held H30—Hand Held/Pulsating S20—Safety Acorn Engineering Co.—C50,H20 Alsons Corp., Masco Corp.— H20,H30,S20 Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp.— H20,H30,S20 American Standard—C50,H20,H30 B&K/Mueller Industries—H20,H30 Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc.—H20,H30 Barnett—H20 Bennette Design Group Inc.—S20 Bradley Corp., Headquarters— C50,H20,S20 ▼Guardian Equipment—H20,S20 Hansgrohe Inc.—C50,H20,H30 Haws Corp.—H20,S20 Hico Group—H20,H30 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC— H20,H30 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— H20,H30 KWC Faucets Inc.—H20,H30 Leonard Valve Co.—H20 Moen, Inc.—H20,H30 Mueller Industries, Inc.—H20,H30 Phylrich—C50,H20 Symmons Industries Inc.—H20,H30 ▼The Pool Shower, Inc.—C50,H20 Tyco Thermal Controls—S20 Whitehall Manufacturing, Div. of Acorn Engineering Co.—C50 Willoughby Industries, Inc.—C50,S20 ▼Your Other Warehouse— C50,H20,H30,S20 Special Care Acorn Engineering Co. Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. Leonard Valve Co. E.L. Mustee & Sons Noble Company Noritz America Corp. Sterling - a Kohler Co. Willoughby Industries, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Sinks A20—Acid or Chemical B20—Brass/Copper H50—Hospital K40—Kitchen M50—Mop P50—Porcelain S30—Service S60—Stainless Steel S80—Synthetic Kitchen Sinks V30—Vegetable/Scullery W20—Wash-Up Acorn Engineering Co.— H50,M50,S30,S60,W20 ▼Advance Tabco— H50,K40,M50,S30,S60,V30,W20 Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc.— H50,K40,M50,S30,S60,V30,W20 American Standard— H50,K40,M50,P50,S30,V30 Amtekco Industries, Inc., Plumbing Wholesale Division— A20,H50,K40,M50,S30,V30,W20 Ashland Trap Distribution Co.—K40 Barnett—S60 Blanco America Inc.—K40,S60,S80 Briggs Plumbing Products Inc.— K40,P50 Elkay, Plumbing Products Div.—A20, B20,H50,K40,M50,S30,S60,S80,V30, W20 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC— M50,S30,W20 Houzer Inc.— B20,H50,K40,S30,S60,V30,W20 Just Manufacturing Co.— A20,H50,K40,M50,S30,S60,V30,W20 KWC Faucets Inc.—K40,S60,V30 Metcraft Industries, Inc.— H50,M50,S30,S60,W20 Moen, Inc.—K40,S60 E.L. Mustee & Sons—M50 Sloan Valve Co.—H50,S30,S60,W20 Sterling - a Kohler Co.— K40,S30,S60,S80,W20 Town & Country Plastics Inc.—A20,H50 Whitehall Manufacturing, Div. of Acorn Engineering Co.—S60 Willoughby Industries, Inc.— A20,H50,K40,M50,S30,S60,V30,W20 ▼Your Other Warehouse—A20,B20,H 50,K40,M50,P50,S30,S60,S80,V3 0,W20 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—H50,M50,S30 Siphons, Pigtail Pressure Gauge Sleeves P40—Plastic Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. ▼LSP Products Group—P40 ▼ProSet Systems, Inc.—P40 ▼Watts—P40 Snakes, Plumbing General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. ▼RIDGID, Emerson PRODUCT LISTINGS Soldering, Brazing, Welding Heat Shield ROTHENBERGER USA LLC Wolverine Brass Inc. Softeners, Water Canfield Technologies, Inc. ▼LA-CO Industries, Inc. Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC Wolverine Brass Inc. Great Lakes International Inc. Marlo Inc. ▼Watts Solar Heating Systems Solvents ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. D30—Degreasing P30—Penetrating Black Swan Manufacturing Co.— D30,P30 Hercules Chemical Co. Inc.—D30,P30 S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.—D30,P30 Utility Manufacturing Co.—D30,P30 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—P30 Solder & Fluxes A40—Aluminum H20—Hard S40—Silver S50—Soft Canfield Technologies, Inc.—S40,S50 Irwin Industrial Tools— A40,H20,S40,S50 S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.—S50 Utility Manufacturing Co.—A40 Wolverine Brass Inc.—H20 Spas A20—Acrylic O60—Other Soldering, Brazing, Electric (Flameless) Spinning, Bending & Fabricating, Tube Canfield Technologies, Inc. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC There’s a NEW Introducing PEOC-Plus PE-RT (Dowlex™ 2344) Spouts, Bathtub Filler Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. B&K/Mueller Industries Danco Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Hansgrohe Inc. Leonard Valve Co. ▼Your Other Warehouse Sprays B20—Bath K40—Kitchen S40—Shampoo S50—Sink Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc.—K40,S50 Alsons Corp., Masco Corp.—B20 Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp.—B20 ▼American Valve—B20 B&K/Mueller Industries—K40 Barnett—K40 Danco Inc.—K40,S50 Danze Inc.—B20,K40 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—K40 Kissler & Co. Inc.—K40 Heating Pipe in town! What is it? Pipes made of DOWLEX™ PE-RT resins have been manufactured in the Global Market for over 15 years, and our supplier was the Alpha site for the development of the PEOC-Plus PE-RT pipes. 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E-mail : [email protected] .0!-!&8+)!2%$#.,/!-7.&.5 Circle 262 PM12084Hydralt.indd 1 11/14/08 3:07:17 PM www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 129 PRODUCT LISTINGS KWC Faucets Inc.—B20,K40,S50 NEOPERL, Inc.—K40,S50 Noritz America Corp.—B20 Phylrich—B20 T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc.— K40,S50 Willoughby Industries, Inc.—S40 Wolverine Brass Inc.—S50 ▼Your Other Warehouse—B20,K40,S50 Sprinkler Heads IPEX Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Viking Group, Inc. Sprinkler System Accessories A30—Air Pressure Maint. Devices A40—Alarm Indicators A50—Alarm Switches C30—Center-Of-Tile Head Placement C50—Pipe E20—Earthquake Brace G20—Pressure H20—Hangers H30—Heads V20—Valves DecoShield Systems Inc.—H20 ERICO—E20,H20 FlexHead Industries Inc.—C30,E20 Flood Master Inc.—A40 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—V20 Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co.— H20 NIBCO, Inc.—E20,H20,V20 Parker Fluid Control Division—V20 PHD Manufacturing, Inc.—H20 ▼Smith-Cooper Intl.—V20 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—A30,A40,A50,C30,E20,G 20,H20,H30,V20 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products—A30,A40,A50,C50,E20,G2 0,H20,H30,V20 Viking Group, Inc.—A30,A40,A50,C30, E20,G20,H20,H30,V20 ▼Watts—G20,V20 Sprinkler Systems, Automatic D25—Deluge D35—Detector Check Valve D60—Dry Pipe F40—Fixed F50—Foam-Water O50—On-Off P60—Pressure Tank Supply Q80—Quick Response 130 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 W20—Water Mist Fire System W30—Water Motor Valves FlexHead Industries Inc.— D25,D60,F40,F50,O50,W20 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—D25,D35,D60,Q80,W30 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products—D25,D35,D60,F40,F50,O5 0,P60,Q80,W20,W30 Uponor—W20 Viking Group, Inc.— D25,D35,D60,F40,F50,O50,Q80,W30 ▼Watts—D35 Stand Pipe Equipment Fire-End and Croker Corp., Croker ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Steam Baths & Equipment Amerec Steam & Helo Sauna Steamist Steam Equipment, Commercial Steam Equipment, Residential Amerec Steam & Helo Sauna Steamist ▼Watts Stems, Faucet Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. Danco Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Wolverine Brass Inc. Stops C50—Compression G60—Ground Key A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co.— C50,G60 ▼American Valve—G60 Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.—C50 B&K/Mueller Industries—C50,G60 BrassCraft—C50 Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd.—C50 Danco Inc.—C50 Engineered Brass Co.—C50,G60 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—C50 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.—C50,G60 ▼LSP Products Group—C50 NIBCO, Inc.—C50 ▼Watts—C50,G60 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—C50,G60 Wolverine Brass Inc.—C50,G60 Stops or Valves D60—Drinking Fountain L20—Lavatory O60—Other S40—Shower Acorn Engineering Co.—D60,L20,S40 B&K/Mueller Industries— D60,L20,O60,S40 Barnett—L20,O60 Boston Metal Products, Ltd.—L20 BrassCraft—L20,S40 Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd.— D60,L20,O60 Engineered Brass Co.—L20 Flood Master Inc.—D60 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC— L20,O60 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— L20,O60 Kissler & Co. Inc.—L20 Lavelle Industries, Inc.—L20 ▼LSP Products Group—L20 McGuire Manufacturing Co.—D60,L20 NVent LLC—L20 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—O60 ▼Watts—L20,S40 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—L20,S40 Wolverine Brass Inc.—L20,O60 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—L20,S40 Strainers L20—Laundry Tray P40—Pipe Line S40—Sink S60—Steam or Water S70—Steam Trap U60—Urinal Acorn Engineering Co.—S40,U60 Aero Manufacturing Co. Inc.—S40 Apollo Valves—P40 Armstrong International—P40,S70 Ashland Trap Distribution Co.—L20 B&K/Mueller Industries—L20,S40 Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc.—S40 Barnett—S40 Carlon Meter Co., Inc.—P40 Danco Inc.—S40 Engineered Brass Co.—S40 Freedom Plastics Inc.—P40 Hico Group—S40 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—S40 Jomar International—S40 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— S40,U60 Kissler & Co. Inc.—S40 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.—P40,S60 Matco-Norca Inc.—S70 McGuire Manufacturing Co.—S40,U60 PRODUCT LISTINGS ▼Tunstall Corp.—S70 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products—P40 Waterless Co. LLC—U60 ▼Watts—P40,S40,S60,S70 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—S40 Wolverine Brass Inc.—S40 ▼Your Other Warehouse— S40,S60,S70,U60 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC— L20,P40,S40,U60 Suction Diffusers Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Surrounds and Panel Systems, Bath Wall Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. E.L. Mustee & Sons Switches E50—Flow L40—Liquid Level P60—Pressure Temperature T40—Time Azel Technologies, Inc.—E50,P60 Blue Angel Pumps—E50,L40,P60 Boshart Industries Inc.—L40,P60 Cash Acme—E80 Cemline Corp.—W20,W30 Cepex USA, Inc.—C40,P60 Diversified Heat Transfer Inc.—W20,W30 Flexcon Industries—E80,S60,W30 Flood Master Inc.—W20,W30 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC—F40 ▼Glentronics Inc.—S80 Grand Hall USA Inc., Eternal Hybrid Water Heater—W20 Green Turtle Americas Ltd.—A30,S60 Group Thermo, Inc.—W20 ▼Heat Transfer Products, Inc.— P60,W20,W30 Highland Tank—A20,A30,B40,C40,E8 0,F80,P60,S80,W30 IPEX—A20,A30,C40 Lochinvar Corp.—W20,W30 Marathon International, BAXI North America Distributor—W30 ▼RBI—W20,W30 Schott North America— A20,A30,C40,E80,S80 Taco, Inc.—E80 Topp Industries, Inc.—S60,S80 Town & Country Plastics Inc.—A20,A3 0,B40,C40,F80,P60,S60,S80,W30 ▼Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc.—W20,W30 ▼Watts—E80 Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co.—S80 Tape P35—Pipe Joint Sealant P45—Pipe Wrap Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.—P45 Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc.—P35 Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div.—P35,P45 Nomaco Insulation—P45 RectorSeal—P35 S.O.S. Products Co., Inc.—P35 ▼Smith-Cooper Intl.—P35 Utility Manufacturing Co.—P35 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—P35,P45 Wolverine Brass Inc.—P35 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.—E50 Hydrolevel Co.—L40 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—E50 Tags, Aluminum, Barcode, Serialized Tags, Pipe and Valve, Nylon MIFAB Tags, Valve, Numbered Brass MIFAB Tanks A20—Acid A30—Acid Resisting B40—Blowoff C40—Chemical E80—Hydronic Heating Systems F40—Urinal F80—Fuel Storage P60—Process & Storage S60—Non-Metallic S80—Sump W20—Water Heater W30—Water Storage A.O. Smith Water Products Co.—W20 AMTROL Inc.—E80,W20,W30 Armstrong International—W20 ▼Bell & Gossett—E80 Briggs Plumbing Products Inc.—F40 Circle 401 www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 131 PRODUCT LISTINGS Tapes, Warning Barrier Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Kolbi Pipe Marker Co. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Testing Laboratories ▼The IAPMO Group Testing Services ▼The IAPMO Group Thermal Mass Underlayments Maxxon Corp. Thermometers & Gauges Azel Technologies, Inc. Leonard Valve Co. ▼Watts Thermostats E40—Electric I50—Immersion P50—Pneumatic R20—Radiant Heat R50—Room Azel Technologies, Inc.— E40,I50,R20,R50 ComfortPro Systems, LLC—R20 Danfoss Inc., Heating—E40,R20,R50 DK Heating Systems—R20 Environmental Technology, Inc.— E40,R20 Heat-Timer Corp.—I50,R20,R50 HeatLink Group, Inc.—R20 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC— E40,R50 Infloor Heating Systems—R20 Taco, Inc.—E40,R50 tekmar Control Systems Ltd.— E40,R20,R50 Tyco Thermal Controls—E40,R20 Viega—R20 Watts Radiant—E40,R20 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—R20 ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries—R20 Thread Sealant Applicator Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Thread Sealants Black Swan Manufacturing Co. Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. Jomar International Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. 132 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Spears Manufacturing Company J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Wolverine Brass Inc. Threaders ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Timers Mechanical Timers, Electric tekmar Control Systems Ltd. Watts Radiant Toilet Accessories Cesco Brass Ltd. Danco Inc. Niagara Conservation ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Niagara Conservation Willoughby Industries, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Toilets, Vacuum Acorn Engineering Co. Briggs Plumbing Products Inc. Willoughby Industries, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Tool Boxes Benjamin Manufacturing Co. Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. Tool Cases Benjamin Manufacturing Co. Irwin Industrial Tools Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. Tools A80—Auger C20—Cast Iron Pipe C40—Clamping C50—Conduit D60—Drilling & Tapping F20—Fastening F40—Flaring G60—Grooving H20—Hand M20—Machine P20—PEX P30—Pinch-Off P40—Cleaning P50—Pipe Handling P60—Power/Accessories P70—Pressure Testing P80—Plumbing S50—Soldering S80—Swaging T20—Hot/Wet T50—Torque T80—Tube Crimping V20—Valve Repair W20—Water Heater Sediment Toilet Base Plates Toilet Flushing Systems P60—Pressure Assisted American Standard—P60 Flushmate, A Div. of Sloan Valve Co.— P60 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC—P60 Metcraft Industries, Inc.—P60 Sloan Valve Co.—P60 ▼Your Other Warehouse—P60 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—P60 Toilet Seats A50—Anti-Microbial C50—Commercial H20—Handicapped I50—Institutional R30—Residential American Standard— A50,C50,H20,I50,R30 Barnett—H20,R30 Bemis/Church/Olsonite— A50,C50,H20,I50,R30 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.—H20 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—H20 Wolverine Brass Inc.—C50,I50,R30 ▼Your Other Warehouse— A50,C50,H20,I50,R30 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—C50,I50 Toilets American Standard Barnett Danze Inc. Flushmate, A Div. of Sloan Valve Co. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Metcraft Industries, Inc. Removal W30—Water Well Atlanta Special Products Inc./ Pace Machinery Group Inc.— D60,G60,P80 B&K/Mueller Industries— F40,P40,T80,V20 B&S Products Co.—P40,T20 Barnett—A80,F40,H20 Bennette Design Group Inc.—P80 Black Swan Manufacturing Co.— A80,P40 ComfortPro Systems, LLC—P20 Danco Inc.—P80 General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co.—A80,P40,P80 Goss Inc.—P80,S50 PRODUCT LISTINGS Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—P20 IPEX—G60,P40,T80 Irwin Industrial Tools— A80,C20,C40,H20,P40,P80,S50 Kissler & Co. Inc.—A80,F40,P80,V20 Klein Tools— C50,D60,F40,H20,P40,S80,T80 ▼LSP Products Group—P70 Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div.— H20,P40,S50,W20 NVent LLC—P80 Oetiker, Inc.—C40 RectorSeal—P80 ▼Reed Manufacturing Co.—C20,C50, D60,F40,G60,H20,M20,P20,P30,P 40,P50,P60,P70,T20,T50,T80 ▼RIDGID, Emerson—H20,P40,P80,T80 ROTHENBERGER USA LLC—C20,C5 0,F40,G60,H20,P40,P60,P70,P80,S50 ,S80,T50,T80 Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co.—P80 ▼T-DRILL Industries, Inc.— P40,P80,S80 Talcott Mountain Engineering Inc.— P80,W30 Uponor—P20 ▼Watts—T80 ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc.—C20,D60,F20,F40, G60,H20,M20,P40,P50,P70,P80,T 20,T50,T80 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—C50,H20,P40,T50 Wolverine Brass Inc.—A80,H20,M20 Torches & Accessories A20—Acetylene L50—L-P Gas P60—Propane Goss Inc.—A20,L50,P60 Irwin Industrial Tools—L50,P60 ROTHENBERGER USA LLC—P60 Torches, Blow Goss Inc. Torches, Brazing, Soldering, Welding Goss Inc. Irwin Industrial Tools ROTHENBERGER USA LLC Towel Bars American Standard Barnett Bradley Corp., Headquarters Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. ▼Your Other Warehouse Towel Warmers AMBA Towel Warmers Jomar International Marathon International, BAXI North America Distributor Myson Inc. Runtal North America, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Trap Primer Systems MIFAB ▼ProSet Systems, Inc. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries Waterless Co. LLC Traps B20—Bathtub I50—Grease P30—ABS P40—P & S P50—PVC P60—Plumbing Brass S60—Steam & Air T40—Thermostatic Armstrong International—S60,T40 Ashland Trap Distribution Co.— I50,P50 ▼Canplas, LLC.—B20,I50,P30,P50 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Danco Inc.—B20,P30,P60 Engineered Brass Co.—B20,P60 Genova Products Inc.—P30,P50 Green Turtle Americas Ltd.—I50 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— B20,P30,P40,P50,P60 Liquid Assets Inc.—P30,P40,P50 McGuire Manufacturing Co.— B20,P60 MIFAB—I50 Rockford Separators Inc.—I50 Schott North America—P50 ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries—I50 Spears Manufacturing Company—P50 Town & Country Plastics Inc.— I50,P40 ▼Tunstall Corp.—S60,T40 Waterless Co. LLC—P30 ▼Watts— B20,I50,P30,P40,P50,P60,S60,T40 Wolverine Brass Inc.— B20,P30,P40,P50,P60 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—B20,I50,P30 Water filtration solutions from a trusted partner that help save money and add value. The new 3M™ Whole House water filtration system, using Sanitary Quick Change (SQC) technology, an industry first, helps provide better quality water throughout the home in both city and well water applications. Easy to install and maintain, these quick change cartridges are designed for a full year of daily use. • AP 902 filters sediment in well water applications • AP 903 filters sediment and reduces chlorine taste and odor in city water applications Quality drinking and utility water is available for today’s home. Easy, Clean, Done. Whole House Water Filtration System ©2008 3M Company. All rights reserved. 3M and CUNO are registered trademarks of 3M Company used under license. Circle 402 PM05084Cuno.indd 1 www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, 4/4/08 133 2:21:15 PM December 2008 PRODUCT LISTINGS Trenching Pipe Line Machines Trucks and Vans T60—Truck Accessories T70—Truck Bodies Bill Heard Chevrolet- Intl. - Isu— T60,T70 Hackney/Divison SVC—T60,T70 Supreme Corp.—T70 Tub Protectors Benjamin Manufacturing Co. Tube Cleaning Equipment Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div. ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. Tubing A35—Alloy A45—Aluminum B50—Brass C50—Copper C60—Corrugated Stainless Steel F30—Finned F40—Flexible G40—Glass P30—PEX P40—Plastic R20—Radiant R80—Rubber S60—Stainless Steel S70—Steel Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.— A45,C50,P40 Boshart Industries Inc.—P40 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.—C60 Cambridge-Lee Ind.—C50 Cash Acme—P30 Cerro Flow Products Inc.—C50 ComfortPro Systems, LLC—P30,R20 Copper Development Association, Inc.—C50 Corzan Piping Systems—P40 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Danco Inc.—R80 Felker Brothers Corp.—S60 FlexHead Industries Inc.— C60,F40,S60 FlowGuard Gold pipe & fittings—P40 Titeflex Corp., Gastite—F40 Great Lakes International Inc.— F40,P40 HeatLink Group, Inc.—P30 Hico Group—A45 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—C50 ▼Hydronic Alternatives—P40,R20 Infloor Heating Systems—P30,R20 Insulation Solutions Inc., Affil. Of Meyer Enterprises—P30,R20 134 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 IPEX—P30,P40 Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co.— A35,A45,B50,C50,C60,R20,S60,S70 Kissler & Co. Inc.—P30 Legris Transair—A45,S60 Midland Metal Manufacturing Co.— A45,C50 Mueller Industries, Inc.—C50 NIBCO, Inc.—P30,R20 Parker Hannifin Corp., Parflex Div.— C60,P40 ▼Radiant Panel Association—R20 REHAU Inc., Heating & Plumbing—P40 Roth Industries, Inc.—P40 Schott North America—G40 ▼Smith-Cooper Intl.—S60 Uponor—P30,R20 Viega—P30,P40,R20 ▼Watts—C50,F40,P30,P40 Watts Radiant—P40,R20,R80 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—P30,P40,R20 ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries—P30 Underfloor Radiant Heating Systems ComfortPro Systems, LLC CREATHERM, LLC. DK Heating Systems Electro Plastics Inc., dba STEP Warmfloor Environmental Technology, Inc. Infloor Heating Systems NIBCO, Inc. Precision Hydronic Products, JL Industries Inc. ▼Radiant Panel Association REHAU Inc., Heating & Plumbing Roth Industries, Inc. Uponor Viega Watts Radiant Weil-McLain, A Unit of SPX Corp. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Uniforms Unions B60—Brass B70—Bronze D40—Dielectric M20—Malleable O60—Orifice P40—Plastic S60—Steel A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co.— B60,B70,D40 ▼American Valve—P40 Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.—B60,B70 ▼Anvil International, Corporate— B70,D40,M20,S60 B&K/Mueller Industries—D40,P40 Barnett—B60,P40 Bonney Forge Corp.—S60 Boshart Industries Inc.—B60,D40,M20 ▼Canplas, LLC.—P40 Carlon Meter Co., Inc.—B70 Cepex USA, Inc.—P40 Genova Products Inc.—P40 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—D40 Infloor Heating Systems—B60 IPEX—P40 IVAR North Amercia Ltd.—B60 Jomar International—D40 KBI, King Bros. Industries—P40 Lee Brass—B60,B70 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.— B70,D40,M20,P40 Matco-Norca Inc.—B60,B70,D40,M20 Merit Brass Co.—B60,S60 Midland Metal Manufacturing Co.— B60,B70,D40,M20,P40,S60 Mueller Industries, Inc.—B70,D40,P40 NVent LLC—B70 ▼Smith-Cooper Intl.— B60,B70,D40,M20,S60 Spears Manufacturing Company—P40 ▼Watts—D40,P40 Watts Radiant—B60 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—D40,P40 Wolverine Brass Inc.—B60,D40 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—D40 ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries—D40 Urinals N50—Non-Water R50—Reduced-Water Acorn Engineering Co. Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. (AMTC)—R50 American Standard—N50,R50 Briggs Plumbing Products Inc. Elkay, Plumbing Products Div. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC—R50 Sloan Valve Co.—N50,R50 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—N50 Waterless Co. LLC—N50 Willoughby Industries, Inc.—N50,R50 ▼Your Other Warehouse—N50,R50 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—N50,R50 Vacuum Breakers ▼American Valve Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Jomar International Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. PRODUCT LISTINGS ▼Prier Products, Inc. ▼Tunstall Corp. ▼Watts ▼Woodford Manufacturing Co. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Vacuum System, Water Removing Acorn Engineering Co. Dynatech Willoughby Industries, Inc. Valve Actuators Babbitt Steam Specialty Co. ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Hayward Flow Control Systems IPEX Watts Radiant ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries Valve Boxes ▼Canplas, LLC. Leonard Valve Co. MIFAB Willoughby Industries, Inc. Valve Operators, Overhead or Chain Babbitt Steam Specialty Co. Hayward Flow Control Systems Valve, Anti-Sweat, Toilet Tank ▼American Valve Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Valves 002—2 Way 003—3 Way 004—4 Way Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp.— 002,003 ▼American Valve—002 Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.—002,003,004 ▼Anvil International, Corporate—002,003,004 Azel Technologies, Inc.—002 ▼Bell & Gossett—002,003 BrassCraft—002,003 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.— 002,003 Carlon Meter Co., Inc.—002 Cepex USA, Inc.—002 Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd.—003 Danfoss Inc., Heating—002,003,004 GF Piping Systems—002,003 Hayward Flow Control Systems—002,003 Heat-Timer Corp.—002,003 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—002 ▼Hydronic Alternatives—003,004 Infloor Heating Systems—002,003,004 IPEX—002,003 IVAR North Amercia Ltd.— 002,003,004 Jomar International—002,003 KBI, King Bros. Industries—002 NIBCO, Inc.—002,003,004 Oventrop Corp.—002,003,004 Parker Fluid Control Division—002,003,004 Rub Inc.—002,003 SimCo Valve Co. Inc.—002,003 tekmar Control Systems Ltd.—004 Thermoplastic Valves Inc.—002 UEMSI—003 Viega—003,004 Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve—002,003,004 ▼Watts—002,003 Watts Radiant—002,003 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—002,003 ERICO : Developing Innovative Solutions for the Mechanical Contractor ® Valve, Stem Packings Danco Inc. J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Valve, Shut-Off ▼American Valve Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. B&K/Mueller Industries ▼Bell & Gossett BrassCraft Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. Danze Inc. Flood Master Inc. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. NVent LLC Parker Fluid Control Division ▼Prier Products, Inc. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products ▼Watts That’s why mechanical contractors like you have trusted ERICO® to develop time-saving, cost-effective products that simplify installation and minimize labor. Why settle for outdated products and old-fashioned ideas? ERICO offers a wide range of high-quality products for a variety of applications, including: CADDY® SUPERFIX 454 CADDY® EZ RISER CQ t&BTZDMPTFQJQF clamp is ideal for steel and copper pipes t$MPTFTXJUIPOF hand without turning a screw t4VQQPSUTWFSUJDBM steel pipe risers in close quarters t*OOPWBUJWFEFTJHO simplifies ! installation – NEW no more loose hardware For more information on these or other innovative products from ERICO, visit www.erico.com or call 1-800-333-0852. Circle 405 PM12084Erico.indd 1 11/10/08 10:28:30 AM www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 135 PRODUCT LISTINGS Traps, Back Water B&K/Mueller Industries Boshart Industries Inc. ▼Canplas, LLC. Cash Acme Flood Master Inc. IPEX Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. ▼Prier Products, Inc. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries Spears Manufacturing Company ▼Watts ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Traps, Boiler Feed Cash Acme Flood Master Inc. NIBCO, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Webstone Co., Inc. Acid Resisting ▼American Valve GF Piping Systems Town & Country Plastics Inc. Air ▼American Valve Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. B&K/Mueller Industries Heat-Timer Corp. IVAR North Amercia Ltd. The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Rub Inc. Air Admittance ▼LSP Products Group RectorSeal ▼Watts Air Relief ▼Bell & Gossett Boshart Industries Inc. ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. Rub Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Alarm Flood Master Inc. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Valves, Angle or Globe B60—Brass B70—Bronze 136 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 D80—Ductile Iron I60—Iron Body S60—Stainless Steel S70—Steel ▼American Valve—B70 Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.—B60 ▼Anvil International, Corporate— B70,D80,S60 B&K/Mueller Industries—B60 Bonney Forge Corp.—S60,S70 Boston Metal Products, Ltd.—B60 BrassCraft—B60 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd.—B60 Danco Inc.—S60 ▼Danfoss Flomatic Valves— B60,B70,D80,I60,S60,S70 Hammond Valve—B60,I60 Heat-Timer Corp.—I60 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—B60 Jomar International—B60,D80,I60,S60 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.—B70,S60 ▼LSP Products Group—B60 Matco-Norca Inc.—B60,B70 McGuire Manufacturing Co.—B60 Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc.— B70,D80,I60,S60,S70 Mueller Industries, Inc.—B70 NAPAC Inc.—D80,I60 NIBCO, Inc.— B60,B70,D80,I60,S60,S70 Oventrop Corp.— B60,B70,D80,I60,S60,S70 Parker Fluid Control Division— B60,B70,S60,S70 ▼Prier Products, Inc.—B60 Rub Inc.—B60,S60 SimCo Valve Co. Inc.—S60 ▼Smith-Cooper Intl.— B60,B70,D80,S60,S70 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—B60,B70 Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve—S60,S70 ▼Watts—B60,B70,I60,S60 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—B60 Wolverine Brass Inc.—B60 Global Flow Technologies—D80,S70 Automatic Shut-Off, Manual Reset Acorn Engineering Co. ▼American Valve Cash Acme Flood Master Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Viking Group, Inc. Automatic, Stop & Check Cash Acme ▼Danfoss Flomatic Valves NIBCO, Inc. Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve ▼Watts Back Pressure B&K/Mueller Industries ▼Danfoss Flomatic Valves NIBCO, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Backflow Prevention Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. ▼Anvil International, Corporate Apollo Valves B&K/Mueller Industries ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Cash Acme Cesco Brass Ltd. ▼Danfoss Flomatic Valves Hendrickson Bros. IPEX Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. MIFAB NEOPERL, Inc. RectorSeal Sloan Valve Co. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. Taco, Inc. ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Woodford Manufacturing Co. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Balancing Acorn Engineering Co. ▼American Valve ▼Anvil International, Corporate ▼Bell & Gossett Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. Danfoss Inc., Heating Hammond Valve ITT Corp. IVAR North Amercia Ltd. Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. MIFAB PRODUCT LISTINGS Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Oventrop Corp. Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. ▼Tunstall Corp. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products ▼Watts Watts Radiant ▼Webstone Co., Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC ▼Zurn PEX, Zurn Industries Ball ▼American Valve Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. ▼Anvil International, Corporate Apollo Valves B&K/Mueller Industries Boshart Industries Inc. Boston Metal Products, Ltd. BrassCraft ▼Canplas, LLC. Cash Acme Cepex USA, Inc. Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. GF Piping Systems Hayward Flow Control Systems Hico Group Homewerks Worldwide, LLC IPEX IVAR North Amercia Ltd. Jomar International KBI, King Bros. Industries Kissler & Co. Inc. Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Merit Brass Co. Midland Metal Manufacturing Co. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. Mueller Industries, Inc. NIBCO, Inc. NVent LLC ▼Prier Products, Inc. Rub Inc. SimCo Valve Co. Inc. ▼Smith-Cooper Intl. Spears Manufacturing Company ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. Town & Country Plastics Inc. UEMSI Viking Group, Inc. Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve ▼Watts Watts Radiant ▼Webstone Co., Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Global Flow Technologies Blending Thermostatic Acorn Engineering Co. AMTROL Inc. ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Cash Acme Danfoss Inc., Heating Heat-Timer Corp. IVAR North Amercia Ltd. Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Leonard Valve Co. Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc. Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. Symmons Industries Inc. ▼Watts Blow-Off Bonney Forge Corp. Boiler, Non-Return NIBCO, Inc. ▼Smith-Cooper Intl. Brazed End Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Butterfly ▼American Valve ▼Anvil International, Corporate Apollo Valves B&K/Mueller Industries Cepex USA, Inc. ▼Danfoss Flomatic Valves GF Piping Systems Hammond Valve Hayward Flow Control Systems IPEX Jomar International Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Spears Manufacturing Company Town & Country Plastics Inc. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Viking Group, Inc. ▼Watts Global Flow Technologies Bypass ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Hammond Valve IVAR North Amercia Ltd. Jomar International Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Oventrop Corp. Rub Inc. ▼Watts Valves, Check B20—Ball I60—Iron Body L40—Lift S40—Silent S60—Stainless Steel S70—Steel Allied Healthcare Products Inc.—B20 ▼American Valve—B20 Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.—B20 ▼Anvil International, Corporate— B20,S40 Apollo Valves—B20 B&K/Mueller Industries—B20 ▼Bell & Gossett—B20,I60 Bonney Forge Corp.—S70 Boston Metal Products, Ltd.—B20 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Cepex USA, Inc.—B20 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. ▼Danfoss Flomatic Valves— B20,I60,L40,S40,S60,S70 Hammond Valve—I60,S40 Hayward Flow Control Systems—B20 Hico Group—L40 IPEX—B20 Jomar International—B20 KBI, King Bros. Industries—S40 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.— B20,I60,S40,S60 Matco-Norca Inc.—B20,I60,S40 Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc.— B20,I60,L40,S40,S60 NAPAC Inc.—I60 NEOPERL, Inc.—S40 NIBCO, Inc.— B20,I60,L40,S40,S60,S70 NVent LLC—L40,S40 Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc.—B20 SimCo Valve Co. Inc.—S60 ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries—B20 Spears Manufacturing Company—B20 www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 137 PRODUCT LISTINGS Symmons Industries Inc.—B20 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—I60,S40 Thermoplastic Valves Inc.—B20 Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve—B20,L40,S60,S70 ▼Watts—B20,I60,L40,S40,S60,S70 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—B20 Wolverine Brass Inc.—B20 Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co.—I60,L40 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—B20 Global Flow Technologies— B20,I60,L40,S60,S70 Valves, Combination BrassCraft NEOPERL, Inc. Parker Fluid Control Division Symmons Industries Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Compressor Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. Mueller Industries, Inc. Rub Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Constant Level Cesco Brass Ltd. Control GF Piping Systems Hayward Flow Control Systems KBI, King Bros. Industries Thermoplastic Valves Inc. Viking Group, Inc. Watts Radiant Corrosion Resistant GF Piping Systems Hayward Flow Control Systems Jomar International Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Parker Fluid Control Division SimCo Valve Co. Inc. Thermoplastic Valves Inc. Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve ▼Webstone Co., Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Global Flow Technologies Diaphragm ▼American Valve Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. GF Piping Systems Hayward Flow Control Systems IPEX Spears Manufacturing Company Thermoplastic Valves Inc. 138 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 ▼Watts Shower Acorn Engineering Co. Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. Bradley Corp., Headquarters Leonard Valve Co. Symmons Industries Inc. ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Drain ▼American Valve Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Cesco Brass Ltd. Hammond Valve Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. ▼Prier Products, Inc. Rub Inc. Viking Group, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Webstone Co., Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Exhaust or Relief, Automatic Cash Acme Cesco Brass Ltd. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. Rub Inc. ▼Watts Valves, Expansion A80—Automatic H20—Hand T40—Thermostatic Acorn Engineering Co.—T40 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.—T40 Cash Acme—T40 MIFAB—T40 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—T40 Valves, Fire-Safe Jomar International SimCo Valve Co. Inc. ▼Smith-Cooper Intl. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Global Flow Technologies Valves, Float H40—High Side L50—Low Side W20—Water Level Blue Angel Pumps—W20 Boshart Industries Inc.—W20 Cesco Brass Ltd.—W20 Flood Master Inc.—W20 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.—W20 ▼Prier Products, Inc.—W20 ▼Watts—W20 Wolverine Brass Inc.—W20 Flow Control Acorn Engineering Co. Boshart Industries Inc. ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Cesco Brass Ltd. Hayward Flow Control Systems Hendrickson Bros. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. NEOPERL, Inc. Parker Fluid Control Division Taco, Inc. Viking Group, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Valves, Flush M20—Manual S30—Sensor Acorn Engineering Co.—S30 Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. (AMTC)—M20,S30 Cesco Brass Ltd. Coyne & Delany Co.—M20,S30 Danco Inc.—M20 Flushmate, A Div. of Sloan Valve Co.— M20,S30 ▼Prier Products, Inc.—M20 Sloan Valve Co.—M20,S30 Wolverine Brass Inc.—M20,S30 ▼Your Other Warehouse—M20,S30 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—M20,S30 Gas Service ▼American Valve Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Boston Metal Products, Ltd. Hico Group Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. ▼Smith-Cooper Intl. ▼Webstone Co., Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. Gas, Regulating Gas, Thermostatic Valves, Gate B60—Brass B70—Bronze I50—Iron Body ▼American Valve—B60,B70 Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.—B60 ▼Anvil International, Corporate—B70 Boshart Industries Inc.—B70 Boston Metal Products, Ltd.—B60 Copper Development Association, Inc.—B60,B70 PRODUCT LISTINGS Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—B60 Jomar International—B60 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.— B60,B70,I50 Matco-Norca Inc.—B60,B70,I50 Midland Metal Manufacturing Co.— B60,B70 Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc.—B70,I50 Mueller Industries, Inc.—B70 NAPAC Inc.—I50 NIBCO, Inc.—B60,B70,I50 ▼Prier Products, Inc.—B70 Rub Inc.—B60 ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries—I50 ▼Smith-Cooper Intl.—B60,B70 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—B60,I50 ▼Watts—B60,B70,I50 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—B60,B70 Global Flow Technologies—I50 Globe and/or Angle ▼American Valve Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. ▼Anvil International, Corporate B&K/Mueller Industries Bonney Forge Corp. ▼Danfoss Flomatic Valves Fire-End and Croker Corp., Croker Genova Products Inc. Hammond Valve Hayward Flow Control Systems Heat-Timer Corp. Hico Group John Guest USA Inc. KBI, King Bros. Industries Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Matco-Norca Inc. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. Mueller Industries, Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Parker Fluid Control Division Patterson Pump Co. SimCo Valve Co. Inc. ▼Smith-Cooper Intl. ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. Viking Group, Inc. Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve ▼Watts ▼Webstone Co., Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. Global Flow Technologies Indicator NIBCO, Inc. Viking Group, Inc. Jacketed Laboratory Hose Cock Line Tapping Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Marine Parker Fluid Control Division ▼Watts Valves, Meter Type C40—Closet F40—Flush U60—Urinal Acorn Engineering Co.—C40,F40,U60 American Standard—C40,F40,U60 Coyne & Delany Co.—C40,F40,U60 Flushmate, A Div. of Sloan Valve Co.— C40 ▼Prier Products, Inc.—U60 Sloan Valve Co.—C40,F40,U60 ▼Your Other Warehouse— C40,F40,U60 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—C40,F40,U60 Valves, Metering Acorn Engineering Co. Bradley Corp., Headquarters Leonard Valve Co. Metcraft Industries, Inc. Sloan Valve Co. Symmons Industries Inc. T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. ▼The Pool Shower, Inc. ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. Valves, Mixing H50—Hot or Cold Water S40—Shower Acorn Engineering Co.—H50,S40 Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp.— H50,S40 American Standard—H50,S40 Armstrong International—H50,S40 Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc.—S40 Bradley Corp., Headquarters— H50,S40 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.—H50 Cash Acme—H50,S40 Danze Inc.—S40 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC—S40 Heat-Timer Corp.—H50 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—S40 ▼Hydronic Alternatives—H50 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.—H50 Leonard Valve Co.—S40 Moen, Inc.—S40 Phylrich—H50,S40 Symmons Industries Inc.—S40 T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc.—H50 Taco, Inc.—H50 ▼Watts—H50,S40 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—H50 Wolverine Brass Inc.—H50,S40 ▼Your Other Warehouse—H50,S40 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—H50,S40 Motor Operated Bonney Forge Corp. ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Danfoss Inc., Heating GF Piping Systems IVAR North Amercia Ltd. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Oventrop Corp. ▼Watts Multiple Needle Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. B&K/Mueller Industries Hammond Valve Hayward Flow Control Systems Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. Non-Return NEOPERL, Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Oil Tank B&K/Mueller Industries Boston Metal Products, Ltd. Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Oventrop Corp. ▼Watts ▼Webstone Co., Inc. Packless Pilot Pinch Plastic ▼American Valve B&K/Mueller Industries GF Piping Systems Hayward Flow Control Systems Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. NEOPERL, Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Thermoplastic Valves Inc. www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 139 PRODUCT LISTINGS ▼Watts ▼Webstone Co., Inc. Plug Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Pop, Safety Apollo Valves Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. ▼Watts Valves, Pressure R30—Reducing R40—Regulating Apollo Valves—R30 Armstrong International—R30 ▼Bell & Gossett—R30,R40 Boshart Industries Inc.—R30 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.—R40 Cash Acme—R30,R40 ▼Danfoss Flomatic Valves—R30,R40 GF Piping Systems—R30,R40 Hayward Flow Control Systems—R40 Hendrickson Bros.—R30,R40 Homewerks Worldwide, LLC—R40 ITT Corp.—R30 MIFAB—R30 Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc.—R40 Taco, Inc.—R30 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—R30,R40 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products—R40 Viking Group, Inc.—R30,R40 ▼Watts—R30,R40 ▼Your Other Warehouse—R30,R40 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC—R30 Pressure Seal Bonney Forge Corp. Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve Global Flow Technologies Pump ▼Bell & Gossett Blue Angel Pumps ITT Corp. NIBCO, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Webstone Co., Inc. Purge Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. ▼Watts ▼Webstone Co., Inc. Quick Opening & Closing ▼American Valve Flood Master Inc. Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. 140 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Reset ▼Webstone Co., Inc. Valves, Radiator A80—Automatic Temperature Control G20—Gate H50—Hot Water S60—Radiator, Steam ▼American Valve—G20,H50,S60 Ammark Corp.—A80,H50 Armstrong International—S60 B&K/Mueller Industries— G20,H50,S60 Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd.—H50,S60 Danfoss Inc., Heating—A80,H50,S60 ▼Gorton Heating Corp.—H50,S60 Heat-Timer Corp.—S60 Hico Group—H50,S60 ▼Hydronic Alternatives—A80,H50 Jomar International—H50 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.— G20,H50,S60 Matco-Norca Inc.—G20,H50,S60 Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc.— G20,H50,S60 Myson Inc.—A80 NIBCO, Inc.—H50,S60 Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc.—A80 ▼Tunstall Corp.—H50,S60 ▼Watts—G20,H50,S60 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—G20,S60 Wolverine Brass Inc.—H50 Valves, Radiator, Air A80—Automatic H50—Hot Water K30—Key W50—Wood Wheel ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.— A80,H50 Danfoss Inc., Heating—A80,H50 Heat-Timer Corp.—A80 ▼Hydronic Alternatives—A80,H50 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.— A80,K30,W50 Legend Valve & Fitting Inc.— A80,H50,K30 Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc.—H50 Oventrop Corp.—H50 Spirotherm Inc.—A80,H50 ▼Watts—H50 ▼Webstone Co., Inc.—H50 Valves, Relief H80—Hydraulic ▼Bell & Gossett—H80 Parker Fluid Control Division—H80 Remote Control ▼American Valve Leonard Valve Co. Taco, Inc. Resilient Seat Reversing, Four-Way Safety/Relief Apollo Valves ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Cash Acme Cesco Brass Ltd. Fike ITT Corp. Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Parker Fluid Control Division ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. Safety Shut-Off, Fuel Parker Fluid Control Division Sampling Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Seismic Gas Shutoff BrassCraft Self-Closing Acorn Engineering Co. B&K/Mueller Industries Bradley Corp., Headquarters Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc. ▼Prier Products, Inc. ▼Watts Service Shut-Off Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. ▼Watts Shower/Bath Anti-Scald ▼American Valve Bradley Corp., Headquarters ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Danze Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Shower/Bath Pressure Balancing Acorn Engineering Co. Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. Bradley Corp., Headquarters ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Danze Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC PRODUCT LISTINGS Homewerks Worldwide, LLC KWC Faucets Inc. Leonard Valve Co. MIFAB Moen, Inc. Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc. Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. Symmons Industries Inc. T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Shower/Bath Thermostatic Acorn Engineering Co. Alsons Corporation, MASCO Corp. Bradley Corp., Headquarters ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Cash Acme Danze Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Homewerks Worldwide, LLC KWC Faucets Inc. Leonard Valve Co. Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc. Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Shut-Off & Strainer Combination Acorn Engineering Co. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Solder Joint ▼American Valve Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Rub Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. Valves, Solenoid G20—Gas R30—Refrigerant W20—Water Acorn Engineering Co.—W20 Azel Technologies, Inc.—W20 Carlon Meter Co., Inc.—W20 IPEX—G20,W20 Metcraft Industries, Inc. Parker Fluid Control Division— G20,R30,W20 ▼The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.—W20 Spherical Stainless Steel Apollo Valves Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Merit Brass Co. Milwaukee Valve Co. Inc. NIBCO, Inc. Parker Fluid Control Division Rub Inc. ▼Watts ▼Webstone Co., Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Steam Jacketed Suction Pressure Regulating ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Suction Pressure Throttling ▼Your Other Warehouse Supply, Water & Steam Flood Master Inc. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Leonard Valve Co. ▼Watts ▼Webstone Co., Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Tank Bottom Flood Master Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Temperature Control Azel Technologies, Inc. ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. Danfoss Inc., Heating Leonard Valve Co. Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc. Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. Symmons Industries Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Thermostatic Expansion ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Thermostatic Radiator ComfortPro Systems, LLC Danfoss Inc., Heating ▼Hydronic Alternatives ▼Your Other Warehouse Thermostatic Radiator (Non-Electric) ComfortPro Systems, LLC Danfoss Inc., Heating ▼Hydronic Alternatives ▼Your Other Warehouse Thermostatically Controlled Bradley Corp., Headquarters Danfoss Inc., Heating Homewerks Worldwide, LLC ▼Hydronic Alternatives Leonard Valve Co. Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc. Symmons Industries Inc. Thermostatically Controlled (Electric) Danfoss Inc., Heating ▼Hydronic Alternatives Three-Way Dual Control ▼Your Other Warehouse Throttle Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. ▼Watts Trap Primer MIFAB Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. ▼Watts ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Trunnion Warren Alloy Valve & Fitting Co., LP, Warren Valve Vacuum Acorn Engineering Co. Allied Healthcare Products Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Water Gauge Apollo Valves Blue Angel Pumps ▼Your Other Warehouse Water Level, Float Control Blue Angel Pumps Cesco Brass Ltd. Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. ▼Prier Products, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Water Pressure Actuated Leonard Valve Co. Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 141 PRODUCT LISTINGS Water Regulating Water, Electric ▼Danfoss Flomatic Valves Hendrickson Bros. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc. ▼Watts Acorn Engineering Co. Blue Angel Pumps Danfoss Inc., Heating Heat-Timer Corp. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼American Valve Anderson Metals Corp., Inc. Apollo Valves BrassCraft Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. Danco Inc. Flood Master Inc. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC KBI, King Bros. Industries The Keeney Manufacturing Co. Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. ▼Watts ▼Webstone Co., Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Bell & Gossett ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. ComfortPro Systems, LLC Danfoss Inc., Heating ▼Hydronic Alternatives ITT Corp. Taco, Inc. Watts Radiant Water Supply Shut-Off Water Tempering AMTROL Inc. Bradley Corp., Headquarters ComfortPro Systems, LLC Danfoss Inc., Heating Legend Valve & Fitting Inc. Leonard Valve Co. Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc. Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. Taco, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Water Tempering, Thermostatic Acorn Engineering Co. Apollo Valves Bradley Corp., Headquarters ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. ComfortPro Systems, LLC Danfoss Inc., Heating Heat-Timer Corp. Leonard Valve Co. Powers, A Div. of Watts Water Technologies Inc. Symmons Industries Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse 142 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Zone Control Van, Interiors Vanities, Bathroom Danco Inc. Danze Inc. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC ▼MAAX Bath Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Vehicle Tracking Systems Vents, Gas Armstrong International ▼Dryerbox by In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc. IPEX ProTech Systems Inc. Selkirk Corp. Vessels, Pressure Freedom Plastics Inc. Video Equipment for Inspecting Pipe Interior General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. ▼Ratech Electronics Ltd. ROTHENBERGER USA LLC Vises ▼Reed Manufacturing Co. ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc. Warm Air Heating Washdown Stations H50—Hot/Cold Water S60—Steam/Water Mixing Armstrong International—S60 Ashland Trap Distribution Co.—H50 Leonard Valve Co.—H50,S60 Washers B20—Ballcock C40—Closet Screw F20—Faucet F80—Fume G20—Gauge Glass P60—Pressure Cesco Brass Ltd.—B20 Danco Inc.—B20,F20 The Keeney Manufacturing Co.—B20 Kissler & Co. Inc.—B20,C40,F20 Lavelle Industries, Inc.—B20,F20 Wolverine Brass Inc.—C40,F20 Washing Machine Pans Benjamin Manufacturing Co. Flood Master Inc. Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co. Washroom Accessories Acorn Engineering Co. Bradley Corp., Headquarters Flood Master Inc. Sloan Valve Co. Waterless Co. LLC ▼Watts ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Washroom Stations Flood Master Inc. Willoughby Industries, Inc. Washroom Systems Flood Master Inc. Sloan Valve Co. Willoughby Industries, Inc. Waste & Overflow Trim Kits Danco Inc. Flood Master Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Waste Disposal Systems Flood Master Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Waste Reduction Systems Flood Master Inc. Waterless Co. LLC ▼Your Other Warehouse Wastes & Overflows Banner Faucets, Div. of Woodmark Intl., Inc. ▼Canplas, LLC. Flood Master Inc. Watco Manufacturing Co., Div. of WCM Industries ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. PRODUCT LISTINGS ▼Your Other Warehouse Wastewater Treatment Systems Flood Master Inc. Green Turtle Americas Ltd. IPEX ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries Town & Country Plastics Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Water Closets C50—Commercial H30—High Efficiency Toilets (HET) P60—Pressure-Assisted R30—Residential U40—Ultra-Low Flush Acorn Engineering Co.—U40 Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. (AMTC)—C50 American Standard— C50,H30,P60,R30,U40 Barnett—H30,P60,R30 Danze Inc.—R30 Flushmate, A Div. of Sloan Valve Co.— C50,H30,P60,R30,U40 Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC— C50,P60,R30,U40 Metcraft Industries, Inc.— C50,H30,U40 Niagara Conservation—H30,R30,U40 Sterling - a Kohler Co.—R30,U40 Willoughby Industries, Inc.—C50,U40 ▼Your Other Warehouse— C50,H30,P60,R30,U40 ▼Zurn Industries, LLC— C50,H30,P60,U40 Water Filtration Systems American Plumber, Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC. ▼Aquathin Business Centre ▼CUNO Inc., a 3M Company, Residential-Water Group Falcon Stainless, Inc. Flood Master Inc. Freedom Plastics Inc. Great Lakes International Inc. Hayward Flow Control Systems In-Sink-Erator, Div. of Emerson Electric Co. Marlo Inc. Superior Manufacturing Division, Magnatech Corp. Water-Right, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Water Hammer Arrestors AMTROL Inc. ▼Aquathin Business Centre Dahl Brothers Canada, Ltd. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC MIFAB Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries ▼Watts Wolverine Brass Inc. ▼Zurn Industries, LLC Water Hammer Eliminators AMTROL Inc. ▼Aquathin Business Centre Precision Plumbing Products, JL Industries Inc. ▼Smith Manufacturing Co., Jay R., Div. of Smith Industries ▼Watts Water Heater Accessories E50—Enclosures S60—Stands S70—Straps Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co.— S70 ▼LSP Products Group—S70 ▼Watts—E50,S60,S70 ▼Your Other Warehouse—E50,S60,S70 Anode Rods Conversion Systems Lift Maintenance Tools J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools Water Heater Stands D60—Drain Pans Benjamin Manufacturing Co.—D60 Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Flood Master Inc.—D60 ▼Watts—D60 ▼Your Other Warehouse—D60 Water Heaters B50—Booster Type C50—Commercial G20—Gas Fired I40—Indirect I50—Industrial I60—Instant O40—Oil Fired P20—Packaged R20—Residential S50—Solar S60—Steam Instantaneous S70—Storage T20—Tankless A.O. Smith Water Products Co.— B50,C50,G20,I50,O40,P20,R20,T20 AERCO International Inc.— C50,G20,I40,P20,T20 American Standard Water Heaters— B50,C50,G20,I50,R20,S70 AMTROL Inc.—B50,I40,S70,T20 Armstrong International—S60 Barnett—R20,T20 Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., Buderus—I40,R20,S50,S70 Bradford White Canada Inc.—B50,C50 ,G20,I40,I60,O40,R20,S50,S70,T20 Bradford White Corp.— B50,G20,I40,I50,O40,S50,S70,T20 Bryan Boilers, Bryan Steam LLC— C50,G20,I40,I50,O40,P20,S70,T20 Burnham Hydronics, U.S. Boiler Co., Inc.—I40 ▼Caleffi North America, Inc.—S50 Cemline Corp.—C50,I40,I60,S60,S70 Crown Boiler Co.—I40,S50 Diversified Heat Transfer Inc.— I40,S50,S70 ECR International, Utica Boilers—I40 ECR International, Dunkirk Boilers—I40 Eemax Inc.— B50,C50,I50,I60,R20,S50,T20 Falcon Stainless, Inc.— C50,G20,I40,I50,I60,R20,S70,T20 Group Thermo, Inc.— C50,I40,I50,I60,P20,S50,T20 GSW Water Heating Co.— C50,G20,I40,O40,P20,R20,T20 ▼Heat Transfer Products, Inc.—B50, C50,G20,I40,O40,P20,R20,S50,S 70,T20 Laars Heating Systems Co., Subs. of Bradford White Corp.— C50,G20,I50,O40,R20 Lochinvar Corp.—B50,C50,G20,I40,I5 0,O40,P20,R20,S50,S70,T20 Marathon International, BAXI North America Distributor—S50 New England Fuel Institute— B50,C50,G20,I40,O40,P20,S70,T20 Noritz America Corp.—C50,G20 Paloma Industries Inc.— C50,G20,I60,R20,T20 Peerless Boilers/PB Heat, LLC—I40 Quietside Raypak Inc.—C50,G20,I50,P20,S70 ▼RBI—B50,C50,G20,I40,I50,I60,P20 www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 143 PRODUCT LISTINGS ▼Rheem Manufacturing Co., Water Heating— B50,C50,G20,R20,S50,S70,T20 Rinnai Corp.—C50,G20,R20,T20 Smith’s Environmental Products—B50 Solene Solar Water Heating Systems— C50,I40,I50,P20,R20,S50 ▼Stiebel Eltron, Inc.— C50,I40,I60,R20,S50,T20 BioHeat U.S.A.—S70 Triangle Tube—G20,I40,O40 ▼Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (US) Inc.—C50,I40,S70 Weil-McLain, A Unit of SPX Corp.— C50,I40,R20 Whitehall Manufacturing, Div. of Acorn Engineering Co.—T20 ▼Your Other Warehouse—T20 Water Jetter Additives Water Jetters Electric Eel Manufacturing Co., Inc. General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. Water Leak Detectors Flood Master Inc. ▼Froet Industries, LLC General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co. ▼Glentronics Inc. S.O.S. Products Co., Inc. Water Softening & Purifying Systems American Plumber, Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC. ▼Aquathin Business Centre Falcon Stainless, Inc. 144 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Flood Master Inc. Marlo Inc. Water-Right, Inc. ▼Watts Zoeller Co., Zoeller Pump Co. Water Supply Systems AMTROL Inc. Falcon Stainless, Inc. Flood Master Inc. Water Testing Equipment ▼Aquathin Business Centre Flood Master Inc. Water Treatment Services/ Equipment American Plumber, Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC. ▼Aquathin Business Centre Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. Carlon Meter Co., Inc. ▼CUNO Inc., a 3M Company, Residential-Water Group Falcon Stainless, Inc. Flood Master Inc. Great Lakes International Inc. Highland Tank Marlo Inc. Superior Manufacturing Division, Magnatech Corp. Water-Right, Inc. Waterflow Detectors, Sprinkler Systems Flood Master Inc. Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Viking Group, Inc. ▼Your Other Warehouse Viking Group, Inc. ▼Watts ▼Your Other Warehouse Welders A20—Accessories A60—Arc F80—Fusion Flood Master Inc.—A20 Mill-Rose Co., Clean Fit Div.—A20 Reelcraft Industries Inc.—A20 Whirlpools Acorn Engineering Co. Americh Corp. Flood Master Inc. Sterling - a Kohler Co. ▼Your Other Warehouse Workwear, Uniforms Wrenches C40—Chain/Pipe R20—Ratchet S60—Stillson S70—Strap T50—Torque Indicating ▼American Valve—T50 B&K/Mueller Industries—C40,S70 Irwin Industrial Tools—C40 ▼Reed Manufacturing Co.— C40,R20,S70,T50 ▼RIDGID, Emerson—C40 ROTHENBERGER USA LLC— C40,S70,T50 ▼Wheeler Manufacturing, Div. Rex Intl. USA. Inc.—C40,R20,S70 J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co., Whitlam Chemicals & Plumb-Pro Tools—C40,R20,T50 Waterflow Indicators Zone Controls Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Azel Technologies, Inc. ▼Caleffi North America, Inc. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES ALABAMA Coleman-Russell & Associates P.O. Box 100217 Biringham, AL 35210 (205) 833-0700 Fax: (205) 836-6528 Morris “Bull” Kay STATES SERVED: AL, FL panhandle, TN, MS, ARK, LA Available upon request The Distribution Point 3242 Moody Pkwy. Moody, AL 35004 (866) 837-2517 Fax: (866) 837-2517 [email protected] www.thedistributionpoint.com Alsons’, American Standard, Brizo, Chicago Faucets, Delta, Elkay, Grohe, In Sink Erator, Kohler, Moen, Mr. Steam, Panasonic, Toto ARIZONA Breecher Sales, Inc. 1326 N. 21st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009 (602) 257-0278 Fax: (602) 256-0105 [email protected] www.breechersales.com William Breecher; Wesley Breecher STATES SERVED: AZ, Southern NV, NM, El Paso TX. Visit Web site for More Info. American Standard Water Heaters, Aqua Bath, Borit Manufacturing, Dormont Manufacturing, E.L. Mustee & Sons, Fluke, Metal-Fab, Polyken / Nashua Tapes, Reed, Refco, TOTO, Turbotorch, Wolverine Joining Technologies CALIFORNIA Action Sales 15650 Vineyard Blvd., Ste. A 133 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-6773 Fax: (408) 779-1264 [email protected] Doug Logsdon; Janeen Smith STATES SERVED: Northern CA, Northern NV. American Plumber, Dormont Manufacturing, Gastite, LSP Products, Mainline Backflow, Mansfield Plumbing Products, Navian Water Heaters, Pioneer Industries, Seachrome, Swanstone, Zurn Industries Capri Sales P.O. Box 1695 San Leandro, CA 94577 (800) 543-6566 Fax: (916) 640-0240 Joel Roberts STATES SERVED: North CA, NV Access Able, Black Swan Mfg., Bruco Products, C&S Mfg. Co., Cal Western Supply, Comstar International, Dallas Specialty, Erickson Drain Cleaner, Firefighter Gas Products, G.T. Water Products, Geocel Products, Innovate Products, Keystone Filters, Lambro, Lavelle Industries, Midland Metals, Perfecto Products, Southern Specialty, Stone Tool, Tundra Insulation, Vance Industries, X-Pando Products Carrhill Co. 7271 E. Slauson Ave. Commerce, CA 90040-3624 (323) 724-6087 Fax: (323) 724-6553 [email protected] Phil Harrigan STATES SERVED: California, Nevada, Hawaii A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., Arrowhead Brass Products, Bow Plumbing Group, Central Plastics, Champion Irrigation, Church Seat Company, Fernco, Inc., Florestone Products, General Wire Spring Co., Nomaco, Perfection Corp., Rack-Strap Inc., Wolverine Joining Technologies, Z-Flex Elmco/Duddy Inc. 15070 Proctor Ave. P.O. Box 3787 City of Industry, CA 91746 (626) 333-9942 Fax: (626) 855-4811 [email protected] www.elmcoduddy.com Tom Duddy; Richard Root STATES SERVED: Southern CA. Acorn, Acorn Aqua, Acorn Safety, Apollo Valve, Chronomite Labs, Clamp-All, Crete Sleves, Elmdor/Stoneman, Flexcon, Graham, HCi, JRS Products, Jay R. Smith, Keckley, Lochinvar, Murdock/Super Secur, Neo-Metro, Orion Fittings, Potter-Roemer, Powers, Precision Plumbing Products, Pro-Tech Systems, Quantum Flo, RECO USA, Skidmore, Superior Pipe, Taco, Weiss, Whitehall JTG/Muir Co. 4723 Tidewater Ave. Oakland, CA 94601 (510) 434-3144 Fax: (510) 434-3142 [email protected] www.jtgmuir.com Morgan Muir STATES SERVED: CA, Northern NV. Burnham, Flateplate Thermal Board, Heat Transfer Products, Hydronika, ISTEC, Myson, Presion Hydronic Products, RBI, TVM, Taco, Tekmar, Zurn Hydronics Keyline Sales, Inc. 9768 Firestone Blvd. Downey, CA 90241-5510 (562) 904-3910 Fax: (562) 904-3911 [email protected] Rick Banner STATES SERVED: Southern CA, Southern NV. American Metal Products, Broan-Nutone Group, CECO Cast Iron Fixtures, Champion Evaporative Coolers, Fluidmaster Inc., Lasco Bathware, Mainline Backwater Valves, Mansfield Plumbing Products, OmegaFlex/TracPipe CSST Gas Piping Systems, Price Pfister Inc., Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters, Uponor Pex Plumbing / Heating / Fire Safety Systems King Sales Co. 1573 E. St. Gertrude Pl. Santa Ana, CA 92807 (714) 979-4273 Fax: (714) 979-4189 [email protected] Mark K. Talbert STATES SERVED: AZ, CA, HI, NV. Jet-Swet; All-Thread, King Co. Products, Sanco Plb. Specialties, Steel Pipe, Steel Strut Manufacturers Associates Co. P.O. Box 340 Petaluma, CA 94953 (707) 778-2355 Fax: (707) 778-0820 [email protected] www.macompany.com David Battaglia; Mike Ayers; Al Battaglia STATES SERVED: Northern CA, NV, HI Astro-Foil, Continental Fans, DuraLast Products, Lau Industries, Sherwood Products O’Connor Sales Inc. 16107 Piuma Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 403-3848 Fax: (562) 403-3858 [email protected] www.oconnorsales.net Gary Dunn; Jerry Daquila STATES SERVED: Southern CA, Clark Co., NV. All-Spec, Apco, E.A. Gray, Eternal Hybrid Water Heater, Febco, Fisher Mfg., Flo-Control, HotBox, Lasco Fittings, Mueller Steam, NDS Inc., Norwesco, Pioneer Ind., Prinsco Renco Sales, Inc. 1450 Railroad St. Corona, CA 92882-6929 (951) 371-8848 Fax: (951) 371-3635 [email protected] www.rencosales.com George Vandergrift; Roger Albitre; Brian Fitzpatrick STATES SERVED: Southern CA, Southern NV, AZ. Advanced Aquaduck Systems, Bobr ick Washroom Equipment, Chicago Faucets, Clarke Products, Elkay Mfg., Gamco, Geberit Commercial, Integra Dynamics, Isimet, LLC, Kitz Valves, Koala Kare Products, Lab Enterprises/Broen, Leonard Valve Co., Little Giant Pump Co., Mapa Products, McGuire Mfg., Phylrich, Rectorseal Corp., Revere, Rockford Sanitary Systems, Stern-Williams, Watco Mfg., Woodford Mfg. W&R Industrial Products, Inc. 1870 Arnold Industrial Pl., Ste. 1065 Concord, CA 94520-5341 (925) 602-9700 Fax: (925) 602-9707 [email protected] www.wnrind.com Wally Pruett STATES SERVED: Northern CA, NV (except Clark County, NV). CSS Pre-Instulated Calcium Pipe Supports, GF Fuseal, PPro-Seal, Contain-It, PVC & CPVC, Halsey Taylor, Hydrotek International, Lawler Manufacturing, Miro Industries, RADA Mixing Valves-Electronic & Digital, Speakman Co., Stiebel Eltron, Super Pipe, Superstrut by T&B COLORADO AK Sales Associates 5790 W. 56th Ave., Unit D Arvada, CO 80002 www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 145 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES (303) 456-9774 Fax: (303) 456-9876 www.aksalesassociates.com Ford Williams STATES SERVED: CO, WY, MT, Western NE, Rapid City. Alsons Corp., Altmans, Arrow Industries, Bock Water Heaters, Fisher Faucets, General Wire Spring Co., Jet-Swet, Jones Stephens Corp., Kitec from Ipex Inc., LT Copper, Legend Valve, Slant/Fin Ben Cook & Associates Inc. 5100 Fox St., Unit A Denver, CO 80216 (303) 292-6331 Fax: (303) 298-0949 [email protected] www.bencookdenver.com Ron Breidt STATES SERVED: Rocky Mountain States. Amerec Sauna & Steam, Bemis Toilet Seats, Briggs Plumbing Fixtures, Canplas Plastic Fittings, Lasco Bathware, Little Giant Pumps, Matco-Norca Inc., Mifab Drains and Carriers, Rocky Mountain Colby Pipe, Sterling Shower Doors, Taymor Bath Hardware, Triangle Bath Cabinets, Willoughly Industries Contact Sales Co., Inc. 2550 W. 2nd Ave., Unit 100 Denver, CO 80219-1631 (303) 232-5515 Fax: (303) 232-5514 [email protected] www.contactsalescompany.com B. William Smith STATES SERVED: CO, WY, MT, Western NE. American Standard, Bonomi-USA, Crane/ Fiat Plumbing, Eemax, Guardian Equipment Co., Halsey Taylor, Leonard Valve Co., Pasco Specialty, Porcher, Rheem-Ruud Water Heating, Rockford Sanitary Systems, Waste King Disposers, Water Saver Faucet Co., Whirlaway Disposers, Zurn Pex Plumbing & Radiant Heating STATES SERVED: CO, WY, NE (Panhandle). Aqua Bath, Encon Safety, Intersan, Kitz, Metcraft, Truebro, Wilkins, William Brothers, Zurn Plumbing Products Vista Sales Assoc. 1464 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80232 (303) 989-7636 Fax: (303) 989-7912 [email protected] www.vistasales.biz Mark Muhonen STATES SERVED: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT, NM Available Upon Request. CONNECTICUT DDi System, LLC 75 Glen Rd., Ste. 204 Newtown, CT 06482 (203) 364-1200 Fax: (203) 364-1400 [email protected] www.ddisystem.com Adam Waller, Pres. STATES SERVED: All State Served Available Upon Request. FLORIDA Harry Raskin, Inc. 20362 N.E. 16th Pl. North Miami Beach, FL 33179 (305) 653-2270 Fax: (305) 651-9966 [email protected] www.harryraskin.com Sam Welcovitz STATES SERVED: FL. Central Brass, Cesco Brass, Coyne & Delany, EBC, Falcon Stainless Steel, Haws Corp., J-Tec Products Co., Just Mfg, Michigan Brass, Radiator Specialty Co., Split-One, Stiebel Eltron Inc., Town & Country Plastics, Inc. STATES SERVED: FL, GA, NC & SC Armada Technologies (FL only), Armstrong Pumps (FL & GA), BWM Company (FL only), Bord Na Mona (FL & GA), CTS Flange (FL Only), Cherne (FL & GA), Church (FL only), Coastline Plastics/Evertuff (GA only), Cultec (FL & GA), DFW Plastics (FL only), DIG (FL only), Dahl (FL & GA), Dearborn Brass (FL only), FAFCO (FL & GA), Froet (FL & GA), Hadco (FL, GA & NC/SC), Harvey (FL Only), Hercules (FL only), Highland Tank (FL only), Holdrite (FL only), Hydromatic Pumps (FL only), JMF (FL, GA and NC/SC), King Bros Industries (FL & GA), Lubrizol (FL Only), Macon Plastics (FL only), Norwesco (FL & GA), Oatey SCS (FL only), Polylok (FL & GA), Presealed Systems (FL, GA & NC/SC), Red White Valve (FL only), SJE-Rhombus (FL & GA), Sanderson Pipe Corp. (FL & GA), Seisco (FL & GA), Topp Industries (FL only), United Elchem (FL & GA) Glenn Smoller & Associates Inc. P.O. Box 8790 Coral Springs, FL 33075-8790 (954) 255-7132 Fax: (954) 255-7610 [email protected] Glenn Smoller, Pres. STATES SERVED: FL. American Brass Manufacturing, American Trade Products Inc., Anti Seize Technology, BMI Canada, Benjamin Manufacturing Co. Inc., Holyoke Fittings, J. W. Harris, Jomar International, Kissler & Co., Pasco Specialty Mfg. Co. (S.E. & S.W. FL Only), Reed Manufacturing Company, Seekonk Manufacturing Co. Inc., Stanley Virax GEORGIA Dalcart & Associates Inc. 5301 N. Vasquez Blvd. Commerce City, CO 80022 (303) 292-5616 Fax: (303) 292-4913 [email protected] www.dalcart.com Don D. Dalzell; Bob Mueller STATES SERVED: Rocky Mountain Region, CO, WY, UT, NM, NE, MT. American Water Heater, Black Swan, Bow Industries, Cello Products, Kingtron Valves, Mansfield Plumbing Products, Napac, Inc., Pannext Fittings, Pex Fittings, Pioneer/Central Brass, Samsung/Quietside, Stevens Pumps, Swirl-Way (Division of Mansfield), TEKA USA Harry Warren, Inc., Corp. Office P.O. Box 547932, Orlando, FL 32854 (407) 841-9237 Fax: (407) 841-9246 [email protected] www.harrywarren.com Bob Mycoff STATES SERVED: AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN A.O. Smith Water Products, A.O. Smith Water Systems, American Standard, Arrowhead Brass, Bradley Corp. Div. 10, Bradley Corp. Div. 15, CSI Industries, Campbell Mfg., Connine Ind., Cooper/B-line, Crane Company, Decolav, Eemax, Elkay Mfg., Endot Industries, Fiat, Grohe America, Honeywell/Sparco/Braukman, In Sink Erator, Jones Stephens Corp., MJSI, Inc., SJE/Rhombus, SPI, Stephens Pump, Swan Corporation, Synder Septic, T&S Brass, T-Drill, Taco, Inc., Watersoft, Watts Industries. John Q. Bullard Assoc. Inc. 1448 Tullie Rd., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 633-2507 Fax: (404) 321-5094 [email protected] www.jqbullard.com David Baker STATES SERVED: GA, Northern FL Accu-Trol Inc., Addcheck Coils Inc., Armstrong International Inc., Armstrong Pumps Inc., Atmosair, Barnes & Jones Inc., DAIS Analytic, Ebara Corp., Exhausto Inc., Honeywell Water Products, Hydrolevel, Hydrotherm, IFC Valves, Keflex - Expansion Joints, Pump Connectors, Lattner Boiler Co., Litchfield International, Lockwood Products, Metalbestos, RBI Water Heaters, Red White Valve, Rite Biolers, Scot Pump, Sellers Engineering Co., Solaronics, Sterling Radiator Co., Stiebel Eltron, Surefin Coils, Towertech, Unico, WCR Heat Exchangers, Waiwela Heaters, Weil-McLain Co., Wendland Mfg. Co. MJB Sales Inc. 1400 E. 69th Ave. Denver, CO 80229 (303) 286-1515 Fax: (303) 286-8225 [email protected] www.mjbsales.com Mike Berger Marsh & Moore, Inc. 3380 Agricultural Center Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 827-8788 Fax: (904) 827-8795 [email protected] www.marshmoore.com Mark L. Marsh; Richard T Bohl Evans & Associates, Inc. 2875 N. Berkeley Lake Rd. N.W., Ste. 10 Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 622-0300 Fax: (770) 622-9966 [email protected] www.evansinc.biz Chip Pearson; Mark Evans 146 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES STATES SERVED: AL, GA, FL Pan-Handle, TN Babbitt Steam Specialty, Blue Angel Pumps, Cello Products Inc., Dallas Specialt y, Florestone, George Fischer, Inc. (Engineered Products Division), Hayward Flow Control, Homestead Valve, KSD, MIFAB, O.C. Keckley Co., Proceptor, Sharpe Valves, Smith Cooper International, Star Pipe Products Optimum Systems LLC 2790 Pine St., Duluth, GA 30096 (678) 884-9504 [email protected] www.opti-sys.com HAWAII JM Sales Hawaii LLC 841 Bishop St., Ste. 1622 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 545-2357 Fax: (808) 545-2358 [email protected] David Lord STATES SERVED: HI Chicago Faucet, Flowserve, Geberit, Honeywell, LSP Products, MG Coupling , MIFAB, Willoughby, Wilo Pumps ILLINOIS Deery-Pardue & Assoc., Inc. 1000 Industrial Dr., Ste. 2A Bensenville, IL 60106-1260 (630) 350-7575 Fax: (630) 350-7775 [email protected] www.deery-pardue.com Greg Pardue; Dennis DeMars STATES SERVED: IL, Northwest IN Hart Travers & Assoc., Inc. 325 Eisenhower Ln. N., Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 261-1166 Fax: (630) 261-1818 www.harttraversassoc.com Tom Hart; Chris Travers; Reggie Layoff STATES SERVED: IL, WI, Northwest IN, Eastern IA Blanco Stainless Steel Sinks, Fernco No-Hub Couplings, Ideal Couplings & Clamps, Irwin Industrial Tools, Lasco Plastic Fittings, Legend Valves & Fittings, Lenox Cutting Tools, Mansfield Plumbing Products, Prier Wall Hydrants/Hose Bibbs, Zoeller Engineered Products, Zoeller Pump Company RC Sales & Service, LLC. 2476 Wisconsin Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 323-1233 Fax: (630) 323-7941 [email protected] www.rcsales.net Michael Dore; George Pagach; Ron Carter STATES SERVED: IL, IN, WI A.O. Smith Water Heaters & Boilers, Buderus Boilers, ESBE Hydronic Mixing Valves, Electro Industries Electric Boilers, Embassy Baseboard, Energy Saving Products High Velocity, Gastite, Haws Drinking Fountains, Haws Emergency Equipment, Kitec Radiant & Plumbing Pex Piping, Precision Hydronics Products (PHP), Taco Pumps & Hydronic Accessories US Strainer Co 1431 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 434-0766 Fax: (847) 434-0686 [email protected] INDIANA Seamon Sales Associates Inc., Plumbing PVF HVAC 2581 Charlestown Rd. New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-6838 Fax: (812) 944-4954 [email protected] www.seamonsalesassociates.com David Seamon, Owner STATES SERVED: IN, KY. Beneke, Blue Angel Pumps, Bootz, Bosch Heaters, Campbell Mfg., Lasco Bathware, Lasco Fittings, Lenox, Mill Rose, North Star, Oatey SCS KANSAS Mack McClain & Assoc. 15090 W. 116th St. Olathe, KS 66062 (913) 339-6677 Fax: (913) 339-9518 [email protected] www.mackmcclain.com Joe McClain STATES SERVED: IA, NE, KS, MO, S. IL and W. KY AB & I, Alsons, Ames Fire & Waterworks, Aqua Bath, Aqua Shield, Armstrong Pumps, Babbitt, C & S Bassett, Cimberio Valve, Cowtown Bolt & Gasket, Cresline, Dormont, Elkhart Products Corporation, Erico, Febco, Fernco, General Wire, Gerber, Guardian Equipment, Houzer, In-Sink-Erator, JW Harris, Little Giant, Plumberex, Powers, Rheem/Ruud, TracPipe by Omegaflex, TurboTorch, Watts Drainage Products, Watts Radiant, Watts Water Technologies LOUISIANA A.H. Deveney & Co., Inc. 6240 Hollyfield Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 753-8960 Fax: (225) 753-8964 [email protected] www.ahdeveney.com Mike Mullen, STATES SERVED: AL, AR, FL Panhandle, KY, LA, MS, TN, WV. Advance-Tabco, Anaco, Anvil, Bemis Mfg., Bosch, EZ-Flo/Eastman, Gastite, Grundfos, Intersan, JMF, Jackel, Mill-Rose Co., Miro Industries, Norwesco, Septic Products, Swanstone, Telsco Industries, Toto USA, Uponor, Zoeller Co B&B Associates Inc. 300 Butterworth Jefferson, LA 70121 (504) 736-9490 Fax: (504) 736-9430 Ken Bird; Kim Broussard STATES SERVED: LA, MS. Available Upon Request Woolf-Harris, Inc. P.O. Box 1830 Mandeville, LA 70470 (504) 733-8733 Fax: (504) 733-4980 [email protected] www.woolfharris.com C. Martin Sharpe STATES SERVED: LA, MS, TN A.O. Smith, Alson’s, Brass Craft, Church, Cole & Company, Coral Ind., Delta, Erico, Jetta Bath, Liberty Hardware, Mr. Steam, Plastic Trends, Ponte Giulio, Spurlin Industries, State Water Heaters, Sunroc/Oasis, Teka, Vitra, Watco, Woodford MARYLAND Bay Hydronics, Inc. 13831 Manor Rd. P.O. Box 9774 Baldwin, MD 21013 (410) 817-4003 Fax: (410) 817-4006 [email protected] Milt Barrett; Bill Isenberg; Daniel Marcum; Laura Winkler STATES SERVED: MD, DC, VA, WV, DE, (NC, SC carries TriangleTube & Hydrolevel only) Barnes & Jones, Danfoss, ELGE, EOS Solar, Graham, Hydrolevel, Innovex, Insolation Solutions, Kitec/Ipex, Laars Heating, Raven Products, Rhomar Water Mgmt., Royal Bath, SOS Products, Shippensburg Pump Co., Spirotherm, Triangle Tube, Unisource, Vent Rite Valve, ZCP, Inc. Mfg. Cummins-Wagner Co., Inc. 10901 Pump House Rd. Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 (301) 490-9007 Fax: (301) 490-7156 [email protected] www.cummins-wagner.com Doug Ardinger; Britt Kirby STATES SERVED: MD, VA, WV (Berkeley, Morgan, Jefferson), DE, Washington DC AC Tech, Bell & Gossett, Bryan, Busch, Carrier Commercial Refrigeration Products, Cemline, Domestic, Goulds G&L, Heat-Fab, Hoffman, Lochinvar, Marley, McDonnell & Miller, Minnesota Flex, Oventrop, Schwank, Sta-Rite, Watts Radiant, Weksler Harry Eklof & Associates, Inc., Corporate Office & Distribution Center 3401 Pennsy Dr. Landover, MD 20785 (301) 772-1700 Fax: (301) 772-7347 [email protected] www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 147 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES www.harryeklof.com Gary Eklof STATES SERVED: MD, VA, WV, DE, Eastern PA, NJ, DC Representing Leading Manufacturers of PVF, Tools, HVAC & Plumbing products N.H. Yates & Co., Inc. 117-C Church Ln. Cockeysville, MD 21030 (800) 878-8181 1620 Fax: (888) 667-9201 [email protected] www.nhyates.com Jon Thomas STATES SERVED: PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC A.O. Smith, Alderon, Arrowhead, Axiom, BDK, Barnes, Boston Valve, Burnham, CTS Fabrication, Carlon, Cash Acme, Clarke Products, Columbian Tec Tank, Columbus, Cuno Water Group, Flex Hose, Flexcon, Flomatic, Flow Design, Flowtronex, Gasmaster, General Partitions, HMC, Hayward Industrial, Heat-Fab, Holby, Insul-Tek, John Wood, Kimax/ Schott, Kitz, Lakos, Maxitrol, New Yorker, O.C. Keckley, Paco, Pennant, Plas Tanks, Plastic Trends, Quadrant, Raychem Frostex, Skidmore, Stiebel Eltron, Sure Seal, Taco, Tekmar, Thermaflo, Trerice, Van Packer, Wohler, York Shipley MASSACHUSETTS ED OS Manufacturers Reps., Inc. P.O. Box 378-Correspondence Granby, MA 01033 (413) 467-9161 Fax: (413) 467-7824 [email protected] www.edosonline.com Joanie Os STATES SERVED: MA, CT, VT, NH, ME, RI. Centoco Toilet Seats, Cozy, Crown Boiler Co., EOS Solar Collectors, Firomatic, Gastite, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, Houzer sinks, Hydrolevel Co., MAAX Aker, MAAX Collection, MAAX Doors and Cabinets, Noritz Heaters, Pearl Baths, RonBow, Smedbo, The Noble Co. Gourley Co. Inc. 80 Felton St. Waltham, MA 02453-4140 (781) 894-9500 Fax: (781) 894-2301 Robert J. Shupe STATES SERVED: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT. EVO, Raypak, Rheem-Ruud, Roberts-Gordon, Suburban Kasten & Company, Inc. 904 Stony Hill Rd. Wilbraham, MA 01095-2257 (413) 599-0290 Fax: (413) 596-5004 [email protected] R.G. Kasten STATES SERVED: ME, NH, VT, CT, RI, MA, Upstate Eastern NY Bard Manufacturing company, Inc., Jackson Systems, LLC, Klenk Industries, Inc., Marathon Heater Company, MaxStraps, Inc, RenewAire LLC, TiSUN, LLC, Ultravation, Inc. 148 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Sweeney-Rogers Corp. 250 Richmond St. Raynham, MA 02767 (508) 822-3939 Fax: (508) 822-0553 [email protected] www.sweeneyrogers.com Peter Sweeney STATES SERVED: New England, Upstate NY. American Standard, Barnes & Jones, Danfoss, Embassy, HydroTherm Corporation, Midco Burners, RBI Water Heaters, Re-Verber-Ray/ Detroit Radiant, Smith Cast Iron Boilers, Spacepak, Sterling HVAC, Wilo Pumps The Fulton Group, LLC 46 Eastman St. South Easton, MA 02375 (508) 205-6232 Ext.102 Fax: (508) 205-6233 [email protected] www.fultongroup.net Joe Piro STATES SERVED: All States Served Urell, Inc. 86 Coolidge Ave. Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 923-9500 Fax: (617) 926-9414 [email protected] www.urell.com David Urell STATES SERVED: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Upstate NY Continental, DecoLav, Elkhart Products, Grohe America, KBQ, Lasco Bathware, Oliveri, REMS, State Industries, Steamist Co., TVM, Toto, Trim To The Trade, Wolverine Joining Technologies MICHIGAN J. W. Sales Inc. 1570 E. Highwood Pontiac, MI 48340 (248) 745-8590 Fax: (248) 745-0889 [email protected] Bill Fedorinchik STATES SERVED: Upper & Lower Peninsula of MI Blanco, Bruco Products, Comfort Seats, Danfoss, Elcoma, Everpure, Federal Process, Fiat, Globe, Holdrite, Laing, Legend Valve, ProTech, Rectorseal, Simpson Dura-Vent, Slant/Fin MINNESOTA Bennerotte Marketing Agency 14332 21st Ave. N., Ste. 200 Plymouth, MN 55447 (763) 544-8611 Fax: (763) 544-7084 [email protected] www.bmarep.com John Bennerotte STATES SERVED: MN, SD, ND, IA, NE, and western WI. American Water Heater, C & S Mfg., Church Seats, DuPage, Homestead, LASCO Bathware, Lee Brass, Mill-Rose, PHD Mfg., Reed Tools, Symmons, Turbo Torch, Union Brass, Ward, Wardflex, Watco, Wisconsin Nipple, Woodford Energy Saving Systems 18854 Browns Lake Rd. Richmond, MN 56368 (763) 390-7966 Fax: (763) 390-7952 [email protected] www.essmn.com Jim Ingle STATES SERVED: MN, ND, SD, WI ENV, Electro Industries, Lexin Energy Systems, PalmerWahl, Solar Skies FourMation Sales 14400 James Rd., Ste. D P.O. Box 519 Rogers, MN 55374 (763) 420-6900 Fax: (763) 420-6993 [email protected] www.fourmationsales.com Dean Corrigan; Ryan Crowell; Dean Zumwalde STATES SERVED: MN, ND, SD, WI, Upper Peninsula MI. Aker, Apollo Valves, Bemis, Bubba Pump, Danze, Gerber, Maax Collection, Pearl Baths, Uponor Marketing Services Group Inc. 4445 W. 77th St., Ste. 110 Edina, MN 55435 (952) 831-9092 Fax: (952) 831-9308 [email protected] Bob Wanberg STATES SERVED: MN, WI, ND, SD, Upper MI. Brondell, Cresline, Insinkerator, Keeney, Oasis Industries, Price Pfister, Rinnai, Swanstone, Wisconsin Nipple, Zurn Pex Mulcahy Co. Inc. 2700 Blue Water Rd., Ste. 100 Eagan, MN 55121 (651) 686-8580 Fax: (651) 686-8588 [email protected] www.mulcahyco.com Thomas Reilly STATES SERVED: MN, ND, SD, West WI. ABB Variable Frequency Drive, Baltimore Aircoil Company, Bell & Gossett, CCS Solutions, Cemline, Danfoss, Domestic/Hoffman Pump, HCi, Heat Timer, Highland Tank, Hoffman Specialty, Hydrotherm, Lakos Liquid-Solids Separation Systems, Mason Industries, Noise & Vibration Control Products, McDonnell & Miller, Minnesota Flexible, Pure Humidifier, RBI Water Heaters & Boilers, Sellers Engineering Co., Smith Boilers, Weil Pump, Wheeler Tank NEBRASKA W. D. Anderson Co. & Associates P.O. Box 27349 Omaha, NE 68127-4106 (402) 592-8155 Fax: (402) 592-8166 [email protected] www.wdainc.us Doug Passmore, STATES SERVED: NE, IA. Amtrol, Chicago Faucet, Fralo, Legend Valve, Maass Midwest, Mountain Plbg., P.P.P., Prinsco, Swan, Toto, Zoeller Pump Co MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES NEW JERSEY NEW YORK Diversified Product Sales Inc. 1812 Underwood Blvd., Unit 7 Delran, NJ 08075 (856) 764-6901 Fax: (856) 764-6905 [email protected] Robert F. Kelly, Pres. STATES SERVED: Eastern PA, Southern NJ, Northern DE. A.C. Technology, Advance Controls, Amana Refrigeration, Berko Electric Heat, Chromalox Industrial, Mars Air Doors, Redd-I/TPI Corp., Sanyo Fisher, Sun-El Corp. A.H.T. Advanced Heating Technologies USA, Inc. 65 Linwood Ave., Ste. 3 Hamburg, NY 14075 (877) 4-LVG-HEAT Fax: (716) 646-5725 [email protected] www.ellara.us Troy Morgan STATES SERVED: All of US and Canada Ellara, AHT, Warmteck Dolan & Traynor, Inc. 32 Riverview Dr. P.O. Box 487 Wayne, NJ 07474-0487 (800) 696-8760 Fax: (973) 696-8282 www.dolan-traynor.com B. Michael Dolan STATES SERVED: Northern, Central, and portions of Southern NJ, Rockland and Orange Counties in NY ASI Washroom Accessories, Aarco Products Inc., Arden Architectural Specialties, Bobrick Wa s h ro o m E q u i p m e n t , In c . , B r a d l e y Corporation/Washroom Accessories, Claridge Products & Equip., Inc., Conine Mfg. Co., Da-Lite Projection Screen Co., DesignTec Lockers, DuPont Bath Surfaces, DuPont CORIAN, DuPont Zodiaq, Elmdor/Stoneman Building Specialties, Festool, FloSafe, Flush Metal Partitions Corp., Franklin Brass, GAMCO, Global Steel Products Corp., Granite - Certified by DuPont, J.L. Industries, Inc., Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., Jay R. Smith Ultracept, Jay R. Smith/ ACO, Koala Corporation, Lawler Mfg. Co., Inc., Liena Bay Stainless Steel Sinks, Metpar Corp., Mills Partitions, Orion Fittings, Inc., Penco Products, Inc., Potter Roemer, Inc., ProSet Systems, Rachiele Kitchen & Bath Products, SIA Abrasives, Santana-Comtec-Capitol, Sanymetal Partitions, Security Mailboxes, Soterra Natural Stone Surfacing System, Speakman Company, WateRx Corporation Kessler Sales & Distribution 500 Green St. Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (800) 526-5104 Fax: (800) 438-7823 www.ksdusa.com Kissler & Co. Inc. 770 Central Blvd. Carlstadt, NJ 07072 (201) 896-9600 Fax: (201) 896-9190 [email protected] www.kissler.com Sean Kaplan, Nat’l Sales Mgr.; Glenn Kissler, V.P. STATES SERVED: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. Available Upon Request. Specified Technologies Inc. 200 Evans Way, Ste. 2, Somerville, NJ 08876 (908) 526-8000 Fax: (908) 526-9623 [email protected] www.stifirestop.com Danielle Degerolamo, Mktg. Comm. Erica Evanko, Mktg. Coord. STI Firestop’s SpecSeal product line includes intumescent and endothermic sealants, intumescent wrap strips, collars, pillows, mortar, elastomeric joint sealants, composite sheets, and firestop sleeve kits. The EZ-Path line consists of fire-rated pathways and accessories for cabling moves, adds, and changes without firestopping. Wales-Darby Inc. 5B Powder Horn Dr. Warren, NJ 07059 (732) 560-1001 Fax: (732) 560-0353 [email protected] www.walesdarby.com Fred Liguori, Comm. Prod. Mgr. STATES SERVED: Northern NJ, Lower NY State. A.O. Smith, Alyan, Beacon Morris, Fijitsu, HydroTherm, Jaga, Keflex, Lifebreath, Lux Thermostats, Modine, Raywai, SpacePak, Speakman, Taco, Uponor, Viessmann, Williams Applied Wallace Eannace Associates, Inc. 779 Susquehanna Ave. Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (201) 891-9550 Fax: (201) 891-4298 www.wea-inc.com STATES SERVED: NJ, Lower Counties NY State. Argo Controls, Bell & Gossett, Cemline Corp., Danfoss Inc., Danfoss/Graham Co., Domestic Pump, Flex-Hose Co., Goulds, HBX Control Systems Inc., Hoffman Specialty, Intellidyne, Lochinvar Cor por ation, Maid-O-Mist, McDonnell & Miller, Security Chimneys, Wessels Co. NEW MEXICO Loving & Associates Inc. 2617 Rhode Island N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 299-1122 Fax: (505) 275-1713 [email protected] www.loving-assoc.com Jan Loving, Sales Mgr. STATES SERVED: NM, El Paso, Montezuma and La Plata countiesin CO American Standard/Crane/Fiat/Porcher, Central Plastics, IPS Corp. (Guy Gray, Studor & TrueBro), Intersan, JM Eagle, NDS Drainage, Norwesco, Pasco Specialty, Smith Cooper, Spears Mfg., Waste King, Watco Mfg., Woodford Mfg Distributor Service, Inc. 5188 Bliss Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 882-5201 Fax: (518) 882-5202 [email protected] www.dsiny.com Don Knuth; Michael Knuth; Karen Knuth STATES SERVED: Upstate NY - North of Westchester County. AFA Sinkware, Black Swan Mfg. Co., Crown Engineering Co., Fine Fixtures Inc., Jomar International, Lochinvar Boiler (Res. & Light Comm.), SEEWater Inc., TITAN Safety, Webster Pump Edwards Platt & Deely 368 Wyandanch Ave., North Babylon, NY 11703 (631) 253-0600 Fax: (631) 253-0303 [email protected] www.epdreps.com Bob Cruickshank STATES SERVED: Long Island, Metropolitan New York, Lower NYState, Northern NJ American Water Heater, Aquarius/Comfort Designs, Chicago Faucet, Church/Seat, Guardian Equipment, Halsey Taylor, Just Sinks, Orion, Powers Regulator, Safe-T-Cover, Sloan Valve, Takagi, Watts Brass & Tubular, Watts Drainage, Watts Radiant, Watts Regulator, Willoughby, Z Flex, Zoeller Pump Harbour Sales, Ltd. 131 Bellaire Rd., Massapequa, NY 11758 (516) 541-9151 Fax: (516) 541-8510 [email protected] www.harboursales.net Clint Goodwin; Matt Goodwin STATES SERVED: Metro New York, Long Island, Northern New Jersey, Westchester and Rockland Counties. AquaPure Solutions, Comfort Pro, Field Controls, Lynn Products, Raven Products, Slant/ Fin - Radiant Heating RA RATHE A S S O C I A T E S Rathe Associates 1650 New Highway Farmingdale, NY 11735 (631) 822-1200 Fax: (631) 822-1400 [email protected] www.ratheassoc.com Don Rathe www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 149 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES STATES SERVED: NYC,LONG ISLAND, LOWER NY STATE ALBERTA TEE, ARMSTRONG PUMP, AXIOM, BMI, CALEFFI, CASH ACME, COMFORT PEX, COMFORT RAD., HYDROLEVEL, INSUL-TARP, LAARS, SLANT/FIN, STERLCO, TEKMAR, THERMAL 2000, WEBSTONE, WINTERS Refron Inc. 38-18 33rd St. Long Island City, NY 11101-9874 (800) 4-REFRON (733766) Fax: (718) 392-8006 [email protected] www.refron.com Arkema, Dupont, Honeywell, Ineos, Refron T.I.A. Sales Co. 645 Persons St. East Aurora, NY 14052-2525 (716) 652-8520 Fax: (716) 652-0338 [email protected] Thomas R. Thomas STATES SERVED: Upstate NY. Acudor Prod., C&C Mfg., George Fischer Sloane, Haws Corp., Isimet LLC, MAPA Prod., MetCraft Inc., Moen Inc., Stevens Pump, Town & Country Plastics Wales-Darby Inc. 2910 Express Dr. S. Islandia, NY 11749 (631) 585-6800 Fax: (631) 585-6838 [email protected] www.walesdarby.com John C. Knowles STATES SERVED: Metropolitan NY/Long Island. A.O. Smith, Alyan, Carlin, HydroTherm, Jaga, Keflex, Lifebreath, Lux Thermostats, MG Coupling, Modine, Protech, Raywal, Space Pak, Speakman, Taco, Triad, Uponor, Viessmann, Williams Applied Wallace Eannace Associates, Inc. 50 Newtown Rd. Plainview, NY 11803 (516) 454-9300 Fax: (516) 454-9307 [email protected] www.wea-inc.com Darryl Clark STATES SERVED: Metropolitan NY, Long Island, Westchester, Northern NJ, Lower County’s Upstate NY. Cemline, Danfoss, Danfoss Graham Inc., Flex-Hose Co., Goulds Pump-G&L Div., HBX Controls Inc., HeatLink Group Inc., Hydroflo, ITT Bell & Gossett, ITT Domestic Pump, ITT Hoffman Specialty, ITT McDonnell & Miller, Intellidyne LLC, Lawler, Lochinvar, Wessels Co. NORTH CAROLINA J.L. Brasher Co., Inc. 6218 Kensington Gardens Ct. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 542-2735 Fax: (704) 542-8607 [email protected] Lee Johnson STATES SERVED: NC. 150 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 CTS Fabrication, Durgo, Inc., Metpar Corp., Union Brass Mfg., Watco Mfg., Woodford Mfg. OHIO CKA Sales, LLC P.O. Box 30540 Columbus, OH 43230-0540 (800) CKA-SALES Fax: (800) 252-7253 [email protected] www.ckasales.com Steve Graves STATES SERVED: OH, W. PA, KY, WV. Air Products & Controls., Atco Rubber Products, Berry Plastics, CMC, Howell Metal, Equiguard, Heat Controller, Inc., Metal-Fab, Mortex, NDS, Select Design, TPI CPI Marketing P.O. Box 06461 Columbus, OH 43206-0461 (614) 777-1626 Fax: (614) 777-4616 [email protected] Stan Stewart STATES SERVED: KY, OH, WV Ammark Corporation, Carlin Combustion Technology, Grundfos Pumps Corporation, Hydro-Air Systems, Inc., Hydrolevel Company Disney-McLane & Associates Inc. 428 McGregor Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45206 (513) 861-1682 Fax: (513) 487-5337 [email protected] Craig Cumberledge STATES SERVED: KY, OH, IN, Western PA, WV. American Standard, Chicago Faucet, Crane, Hubbard Enterprises, IPS, PVI, Powers, Tracpipe, Truebro, Watco, Watts Drainage, Watts Water Technologies, Woodford Ralph C. Frey & Associates 9263 Ravenna Rd., Ste. A-10 P.O. Box 534 Twinsburg, OH 44087 (330) 425-2555 Fax: (330) 425-2534 Chip Frey STATES SERVED: OH. Encon Midwest Spec., LLC, River Valley Office 7025 Harrison Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45247 (800) 755-7732 Fax: (513) 353-1589 [email protected] www.mwspec.com Tim Morrissey; Kevin Morrissey; Patrick M. Murphy STATES SERVED: Ohio, Western PA, WV. & Kentucky ABZ Valve, Anvil International, Apollo, Guardian Equipment, Hotbox, IPEX, JR Smith, Just, Lawler, Oasis, Stern Williams, T&S, Techno, Tylok, Watson McDaniel Mussun Sales Inc. 3419 Carnegie Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 431-5088 Fax: (216) 431-9970 www.mussun.com Geoffrey L. Andres STATES SERVED: OH. Acutherm, Aerofin, Captive-Aire, Cerus, Grease Master, Indeeco, Loren Cook Company, Modine Manufacturing Co., Nederman, Inc., Purolator, Qmark, Ruskin, Selkirk Metalbestos, Semco Incorporated, Southwark Metal Manufacturing Co., Spunstrand Incorporated, The Pate Company, Titus, Waddell, Young Regulator Company Promarc Sales Inc. 13718 Enterprise Ave. Cleveland, OH 44135 (888) 584-7468 Fax: (888) 584-7469 [email protected] Jeff Davis STATES SERVED: OH, 3 counties in KY: Boone, Kenton, and Campbell. Always Fresh H20, Arrow Industries, Charter Plastics Inc., Fernco Inc., General Wire Spring Co., Haws Corp., J.C. Whitlam Co., Jones Stephens Corp., Lawler, Legend Valve, Lewis Pipe Co., Takagi StreamKey Inc. 10515 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 792-1221 Fax: (513) 792-1223 [email protected] www.streamkey.com Mike Felton STATES SERVED: OH, KY, IN. Acorn, Acorn Aqua, Chronomite, Froet, General Partitions, Hubbell, Murdock, Schier, Symmons, Topp, Zoeller, Zoeller Engineered Products PENNSYLVANIA Kivlan Group Inc. 20 W. North St. P.O. Box 740 Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-6019 Fax: (717) 960-1528 [email protected] www.kivlangroup.com Brad Kivlan STATES SERVED: OH, WV, PA, MD, VA, DC, DE, NJ, NY Alnor, Applied Scientific Materials, Diversitech*, Dynatemp, Ford Wire, Harris Products Group*, RGF Environmental, Refrigeration Research, Ritchie Engineering*, Shurtape*, Solevs Air L&R Associates Inc. 2262 N. Penn Rd. Hatfield, PA 19440 (267) 308-0500 Fax: (267) 308-0505 [email protected] www.landrassocinc.com James L. Eyrich STATES SERVED: PA, DE, NJ, WV, MD, VA CRETE-HEAT, Inc., E-Zoil Products, Inc., Ecoflex Systems, Encon Safety Products, Grand Hall U.S.A., Isimet, Jomar International, Laars Heating Systems, Lawler Mfg. Co. Inc., Microtherm, Inc., Moen Incorporated (Commercial Applications), North Win Ltd., Northwestern Ohio Foam Products, PVI Industries Inc., Peerless Heater Co. (Northern PA), Raywal North America, Inc., Riverside MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES Hydronics, Sioux Chief (Western PA only), TVI Thermoplastic Valves Inc., Titeflex Corp. “Gastite”, Tjernlund Products Inc., Uponor/ Wirsbo, Webstone Co., Inc. (Western PA only) Martin & Smith Inc. 11 Vincent Cir. Ivyland, PA 18974 (215) 956-9100 Fax: (215) 956-9765 www.msrep.com James. P. Hughes STATES SERVED: Philadelphia, Eastern PA, Southern NJ, DE. Acorn Aqua, Acorn Engineering, Acorn Safety, American Standard, Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co., Chronomite Laboratories Inc., Crane Plumbing, Fiat Products, Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Co., Just Manufacturing, Macon Plastics Inc., Murdock Inc., Potter Roemer, ProSet Systems National Energy Control Corp. 312 Darby Rd. Havertown, PA 19083-4679 (610) 449-9800 Fax: (610) 789-7300 [email protected] www.neccdelivers.com Mark McGann; Bill Davis; Pete Cattie; Chris Zee, Contractors; Jack Koch; Chet Glowacki STATES SERVED: All States Served Pneuline Controls, Smart Parts J. B. O’Connor Co. Inc. P.O. Box 12927 Pittsburgh, PA 15241 (724) 745-5300 Fax: (724) 745-7420 [email protected] www.jboconnor.com J. Bryan O’Connor; Chuck Scheuble STATES SERVED: Western PA, WV. Aqua Glass, Brass Craft, Elkay, Fernco, Pipe Patch, Powers, Rinnai, Sloan Valve, Snyder Tanks, TracPipe, Watts Drainage, Watts Regulator Steadfast Sales & Marketing, Inc. 423 Diem Woods Dr. New Holland, PA 17557 (717) 351-0472 Fax: (717) 351-0473 [email protected] www.steadfastsales.com Douglas Ellsworth STATES SERVED: Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Metro New York & Long Island Aker by Maax, DeKoRRa Rock, HP Austin, Harrington Brass Works, Keystone by Maax, Lewis Pipe, Maax Collection, Maax Medicine Cabinets, Maax Tub & Shower Doors, Walls & Bases, Pearl Baths, Renaissance Glassworks, Roma RHODE ISLAND Warwick Hanger Co. 34 Canal St., Westerly, RI 02891 (401) 596-8062 Fax: (401) 596-8063 www.warwickhanger.com Mike Ellery, Pres. Dan O’Rourke, V.P.-Sales/ Prod. Devel., DanO’Rourke (401) 596-8062 Residential and Commercial Pipe Hangers and related products. Silver-Line Plastics, Snyder Industries, Wal-Rich Specialty, Watergroup/Novatek SOUTH CAROLINA Pro Marketing, Inc. 110 Corporate Dr., Ste. L Spartanburg, SC 29303-5038 (864) 578-4334 Fax: (864) 578-4889 [email protected] Danny L. Cash STATES SERVED: NC, SC, E.TN. Advance Tabco, Anvil International, Brasscraft, Cameron-Techno, Conbraco/Apollo, Cuno/ Aqua Pure, Huntington Brass, Mifab, Neway, Sanderson Pipe, Speakman Company, State Industries, State Water Heaters, Zurn/Pex TENNESSEE Lochinvar Corp. 300 Maddox Simpson Pkwy. Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 889-8900 Fax: (615) 547-1000 [email protected] STATES SERVED: All States Served TEXAS Alliance Manufacturing Representatives P.O. Box 701085 Houston, TX 77270-1085 (281) 579-9400 Fax: (281) 579-9489 [email protected] www.alliancereps.com Cary Ostera, Pres. STATES SERVED: TX, LA, OK, AK, MS, NM, AL All-Pro, American Water Heater Company, Eljer, Goss, Herbeau, Jacuzzi, LSP Products, Mr. Steam, Ondine, Pioneer, Radiator Specialty, Santec, Wami Dillard Associates 3145 National Cir. Garland, TX 75041 (972) 278-2000 Fax: (972) 271-0970 [email protected] www.dillardassoc.com Mark Boyd; Ben Boyd STATES SERVED: Texas Anaco Couplings, Aquarius/Comfort Design, Guardian Emergency Equip., Halsey Taylor Water Coolers, Husky Couplings, Josam Drains, Leonard Water Temperature Controls, McGuire, Plumerex, Sloan Flushvalves & Faucets, Stern Williams, T&S Brass Faucets, Takagi Tankless Waterheaters, Willoughby Industries, Z-Flex Vent Pipe Forward Marketing, LLC. P.O. Box 26153 Austin, TX 78755-0153 (512) 791-7934 Fax: (512) 346-2978 [email protected] www.forwardmarketing.biz Jim Ward STATES SERVED: TX, LA Merrill Manufacturing, Septic Products, Inc., Hugh M. Cunningham Inc. 13755 Benchmark Dallas, TX 75234 (972) 888-3833 Fax: (972) 888-3838 [email protected] www.hughcunningham.com Lori Zimmer; Grady McFarland; Ted Parker STATES SERVED: TX AO Smith, Acorn Aqua, Acorn Engineering, Acrylic Shower Systems, Alderon, Ames, Apco, Aqua Bath, AquaFlex, Armacell, Armstrong, CTS, Camus, Charlotte Pipe, Cimberio, Clarke, Continental Industries, Davey Pumps, Deflecto, Dormont, Elkhart Products, Elmdor/Stoneman, Erico, Griffin, HDL, Holdrite, Hydrant Repair Parts, Jackel, Jay R. Smith, Koral Industries, L & M Valve, Link Seal, Little Giant, McCrometer, Milliken, Mission Rubber, Monarch, Orion, PSI, Plastinetics, Powers, Rovalve, Safe-TCover, Specified Fittings, Stanley Virax, Talco Fire Systems, The Noble Company, Tjernlund, Trenton, Tyco/Flow Control, Watts, Wessels, Wolverine, Young Engineering Louisiana Group, Inc. 13755 Benchmark Dr. Dallas, TX 75234 (800) 339-0191 Fax: (800) 900-0380 [email protected] www.louisianagp.com Curtis Wilkinson STATES SERVED: LA Aqu a F l ex , Ar m a ce l l , Ar m s t ron g , C TS Fabrication, Clarke, Continental Industries, ISIMET, Koral Industries, MAPA Products, Noble Company, Pro1 IAQ, Stanley Virax, Talco Fire Systems, Unico System, Wessels Mena & Associates 802 Dominion Dr., Ste. 100 Katy, TX 77450 (281) 579-8228 Fax: (281) 579-8286 [email protected] Duane Mena STATES SERVED: South TX area. AB&A, Black Swan, Bradford White, Dallas Specialties, Hamilton, IPEX, Northern Pipe Products, Peerless, Pipeline Seal & Insulator, Inc., Seymour Ind., Southeast Culvert, Suneli, Tru-Flex Corp., Vita Bath, WDI (Comfort Seats), Webstone, Wilson Oklahoma Group, Inc. 13755 Benchmark Dr. Dallas, TX 75234 (800) 339-0191 Fax: (800) 900-0380 [email protected] www.PMmag.com/thebigbook, December 2008 151 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES www.oklahomagp.com Greg Barrow STATES SERVED: OK Acorn, Acrylic Shower, Adjustable Reach Key, Alderon, Aqua Bath, Armacell, Armstrong, Centoco, Charlotte Pipe, Cimberio, Davey Pumps, Deflecto, Elkhart Products, Griffin Products, Holdrite, Hydrant Repair Parts, Jackel, Koral Industries, Milliken, Mission Rubber, Moen Commercial, Noble Company, Pro1 IAQ, Rehau, Safe-T-Cover, Specified Fittings, Stanley Virax, Talco Fire Systems, Tjernlund, Unico System, Wessels, Young Engineering Sandia Group, Inc. 13755 Benchmark Dallas, TX 75234 (800) 339-0191 Fax: (800) 900-0380 [email protected] www.sandiagp.com Jason May STATES SERVED: NM; El Paso, TX Acorn Aqua, Acrylic Shower, Ames, Aqua Bath, AquaFlex, Armacell, Armstrong, Camus, Clarke, Continental Industries, Deflecto, Griffin Products, Mission Rubber, Moen Commercial, Mueller Steam Specialty, Murdock, Powers, Pro1 IAQ, Stanley Virax, Talco Fire Systems, Watts, Wessels Stephen & Stephenson, Inc. 4626 Windfern Houston, TX 77041 (713) 227-7254 Fax: (713) 227-4946 [email protected] Randy Stephen STATES SERVED: South TX. Adjus-to-Crete, Eemax, Elmdor Mfg. Co., Halsey Taylor, Jay R. Smith, Lab. Enterprises, Leonard, McGuire Products, Orion Fittings Inc., PPP Inc., Potter Roemer Inc., Sloan, Smith/Aco, Stern-Williams, T & S Brass, T-Drill Industries, Truebro, Willoughby Ind. 152 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 UTAH WISCONSIN G&S Sales Inc., Sales & Warehousing 1641 S. 700 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (801) 972-0659 Fax: (801) 972-0688 [email protected] www.gandssales.com Bill Godwin STATES SERVED: UT, Southern ID, Eastern NV, Southeast OR, Southwest WY. American Plumber, Cresline, General Wire Spring Co., Hold-Rite, IPS Corp., Insulation Solutions, Keeney Mfg., Laars Heating Systems, Legend Valve, Malco Tools, Norwesco, Reed Tools, Spears Mfg., Viega Burton Anderson & Associates 1803 S. 124th St. New Berlin, WI 53151 (262) 782-2870 Fax: (262) 782-6441 [email protected] www.burton-anderson.com Scott D. Madsen; Brian Heidtke; Martin J. Taylor STATES SERVED: WI, Upper Pensinula of MI. Alsons Corp., American Water heater, Basco, Bemis Mfg. Co., Bubba Pumps, Cherne Ind., Church Seat Div., Dearborn Brass, E.L. Mustee, Hercules Chemical Co., Holdrite, Insinkerator, Oatey SCS, Symmons Ind., Trim To The Trade, Union Brass, Woodford Mfg. Co Mountain West Marketing 3147 Hwy. 89 Pleasant View, UT 84404 (801) 782-0100 Fax: (801) 782-2021 [email protected] Don Scott, Agency Prin. STATES SERVED: UT, ID. Amtrol, Cash Acme, Delta, Eljer, La-Co, Mission, Multi Fittings, Pearl/Maax, Teka USA, Whirlaway BRITISH COLUMBIA Rocky Mtn. Integrated Solutions Inc. 14832 S. Concorde Pk. Dr., Ste. C Bluffdale, UT 84065 (801) 576-1353 Fax: (801) 576-1357 [email protected] www.rmishvac.com Darren Foster STATES SERVED: UT, ID, Western WY First Company, General Aire, Heat Transfer Products, IPEX, Innovex, LG, Precision Hydronics, Solar Spectrum, Unico tekmar Control Systems Ltd. 5100 Silver Star Rd. Vernon, BC V1B 3K4 (250) 545-7749 Fax: (250) 545-0650 [email protected] www.tekmarcontrols.com Paul Williamson; Mike Miller; Jay Vath; Kevin Shaw STATES SERVED: All States Served Canada ONTARIO Boshart Industries 25 Whaley Ave. Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 (519) 595-4444 Fax: (519) 595-4380 [email protected] www.boshart.com STATES SERVED: All states served. tool tips Edited by PM Staff st 1 FIRST PLACE ▼ For Nasty Jobs For all the drain-cleaning techs out there: Ever had to cable a main through a pulled toilet in a commercial establishment? Or cable a urinal line? Hate the mess it makes? Solution: The arm that attaches the flushometer body with the angle stop. Take that off and attach a ball valve to it. Then connect washing machine supply hoses to it. This allows you to wash down the floor from when the main backed up, or to hose down your cable when you're pulling it back from that nasty urinal line. Cody Hyman Roto-Rooter Plumbing Seattle, Wash. Slow Cooker Removing Flange Does your solder flux get frozen stiff on those cold days while running copper waterlines? Struggle no longer! Place your flux jar in a small crock pat, and in minutes, the flux is soft and workable. This works great and is safe because the crock pot will not overheat the flux container. When replacing a cast-iron toilet flange, I use a metal drill bit and drill holes all around the old lead. Then I take a screwdriver to pry the old lead out of the flange. This makes the flange come off easy. Eric Brubaker and Luke Hainline Sarver Plumbing Inc. Arcanum, Ohio Andrew Cinko Andy’s Plumbing & Heating Johnstown, Pa. SEND US YOUR TOOL TIPS ▼ If you have an idea that has saved you time and money, Plumbing & Mechanical would like to share your tip with our readers. You can e-mail your idea directly to PM editor Steve Smith at smiths@bnpmedia. com, or mail it to him c/o PM, 1050 IL Route 83, Suite 200, Bensenville, IL 60106. 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HELD TO A HIGHER STANDARD With AutoTracking With the RIDGID® name on a roll groover, you expect it to meet a higher standard. The 975 Combo Roll Groover does. Whether you’re grooving by machine or by hand, this patented design — with its exclusive auto tracking feature — keeps the pipe engaged to the groove rolls throughout the grooving process. Learn more and schedule demonstrations: 800.769.7743 or www.RIDGID.com. Circle 96 DIAGNOSTICS PRESSING PIPE & TUBE TOOLS DRAIN MAINTENANCE POWER TOOLS Products & LITERATURE Women’s Uniform: The Cintas Women’s Comfort Pant is available in two fit patterns to accommodate various female body types. It comfortably outfits at least 90 percent of the female workforce with a smaller, softer waistband, a self-lined fly and 11 percent mechanical stretch for increased movement and comfort. Circle 36 Water-Saving Showerhead: Cleveland Faucet Group, a Moen Inc. brand, introduces its new Water-Saving showerhead, designed specifically for the multifamily market. With flow rates of 1.75 gpm, it offers a 30 percent water savings from the industry standard of 2.5 gpm. Can also contribute toward a building’s eligibility for LEED certification in the Water Use Reduction category. Circle 37 Limescale Defense: Lochinvar Corp introduces its new SHIELD™ commercial water heater with inputs up to 500,000 Btu/hr., 96 percent thermal efficiency and storage up to 125 gallons. It is equipped with an advanced stainless-steel heat transfer system located outside of the tank, which ensures the same high efficiency and low operating costs throughout its life cycle. Circle 38 Walk-In Tub: Meditub, a division of Spa World Corp., offers an accessible and comfortable walk-in tub. It features a low step-in and contoured seat, making it easy for anyone to use. Its watertight door seal has a lifetime warranty. Available with hydrotherapy water and air jets to give the bather a spa-like experience. Circle 39 Greywater System: Sloan Valve Co.’s new Sloan AQUS® Greywater System funnels water from lavatory sinks and routes it through a sanitizing device that disinfects and filters the water. The water then goes to a storage reservoir under the sink. When a toilet that is connected to the system flushes, water is pumped from the reservoir to the flush tank. Circle 40 Fire Sprinkler Bracket: Flexible sprinkler drop manufacturer Aquaflex offers its 1-Bee Squared bracket. The innovative open gate system allows you to connect flexible sprinkler drops with no pre-assembly. It features easy readjustment, both vertical and horizontal, with no tools required. Installs in seconds, and includes center points and quarter points premarked on the bracket. 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Snake Oil is a deodorizer, and preserves and protects sewer cables against rust by cutting trough moisture and replacing it with a rust-resistant coating, extending the life of the sewer cables and the machine. Circle 42 New EP Line: Uponor is expanding its engineered plastic (EP) line to include durable 2-inch tees, elbows and couplings. They stand up to the harsh demands of commerical plumbing applications; are immune to corrosion, pitting and scaling; and address future NSF and state lead-content initiatives and code requirements. Circle 43 Self-Seal Insulation: Armacell LLC introduces the new Tubolit W SS (White Self-Seal) polyethylene pipe insulation and Tubolit W Tape. With this complete insulating and closure system, contractors no longer need to deal with the mess, itch or lack of durability associated with fibrous insulation on domestic hotand cold-water piping. Circle 44 Thermal Storage Tank: Slated for introduction in early 2009, the Marathon™ non-metallic thermal storage tank from Rheem will carry a watertight lifetime warranty — guaranteed not to leak for as long as the consumer owns his or her home. The new tank is specially designed to provide high efficiency and low operating costs, whether used with solar water heating, a geothermal heat pump or an indirect water heating application. Circle 45 Circle 202 PM12084Kudzu.indd 1 11/6/08 9:17:47 AM Automatic Filling Valve: The AutoFill combo from Caleffi is a preassembled unit consisting of an AutoFill and backflow preventer. It is a pressure-reducing valve with a compensating seat, an inlet filter, a shut-off valve and a check valve that is designed to maintain a stable pressure in the system at a preset value. Circle 46 Circle 339 PM12081oetiker.indd 1 www.PMmag.com, December 2008 157 11/6/08 3:12:49 PM Products & LITERATURE Trigger Start Hose Torch: BernzOmatic unveils the new Trigger Start Hose Torch. It includes a 5-foot hose and fuel cylinder holster, providing added convenience, maximum mobility and accessibility. Its high-intensity swirl flame also provides a hotter, more efficient flame to get the job done faster. The lightweight, ergonomic design provides ultra comfort and fit. Circle 47 Putty Replacement [no photo]: Gidders & Sons Plumbing LLC is distributing a water-resistant Volara cross-linked polyethylene foam gasket that replaces putty in all bathroom and kitchen applications. Each gasket application (basket strainer, lavatory and bathtub) has been sized exactly for maximum water seal. Circle 48 Circle 404 10/31/08 9:46:25 AM 2009 PM12081Decor2.indd 1 January 26, 2009 McCormick Place Chicago Registr ati Now Op on Limited en. 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WW Grainger WWW.Faucetwarehouse.com Zoeller Pump Co. 95,96 33 214 147 28 11 146 382 391 321 199 85 18 31 384 201 8,27 3 371 267 93 108 319 254 332 245 114 394 22 121 35,153 163 121 119 162 160 12 45 117 14 44 107 161 163 39 109 160,162 159 IBC 7 41 49 23 29 115 1 33 27 162 43 Around THE INDUSTRY News ... continued from page 17 Survey: UPC Preferred Code Of Plumbing Inspectors A majority of plumbing inspectors in the country’s major metro areas consider the Uniform Plumbing Code as the most “efficient and least confusing” plumbing code in the country, according to a survey conducted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations for the Plumbing Industry Council. The survey, titled “National Report on Plumbing Licensure, Codes and Quality of Workmanship,” gathered information from inspectors in 74 major metropolitan cities. More inspectors also believe that the UPC protects quality plumbing and workmanship “extremely well” on commercial sites (89.5 percent of those surveyed) and residential sites (90 percent) than do so about other codes. Other survey findings include: • Most respondents reported a preference for the work OBITUARIES Andrew Vanti, Past NAOHSM President Andrew “Andy” Vanti, 77, died Nov. 2. Vanti served as the national secretary and then as president of the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers from 1986-1996. He was retired from Dupuis Oil of Pawtucket, R.I., and Marvel-DeBross Oil of Taunton, Mass. In 1999, he was the recipient of the Hugh McKee Award, the highest recognition of achievement from NAOHSM. In addition to being an active member of NAOHSM both nationally and in the Rhode Island Chapter, Vanti was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the American Legion for more than 56 years. Surviving Vanti are his two sons, Andrew and Anthony; his partner Gail; two grandsons; and two granddaughters. William O'Hagan, President/CEO, Mueller Industries William D. O'Hagan, 66, died Oct. 27 of lung cancer. O'Hagan was president and chief executive officer of fittings, valves and tubing manufacturer Mueller Industries. In September he had announced that he would be stepping down from his positions at the end of the year because of health reasons. ◆ of licensed plumbers over that of certified or noncertified/ nonlicensed plumbers (90.1 percent). In addition, more respondents indicated that the licensing standard protects quality workmanship “extremely well” when each journeyman was licensed, rather than when one plumber was licensed or the contractor only was licensed. • A majority of respondents (65.8 percent) indicated they’d like to see the commercial and residential codes combined. Of those who stated a preference, nearly twice as many said they’d prefer that be done under the UPC as those who favored other codes. Data was collected from September 2007 to November 2007 via an online questionnaire. For more information or to obtain a copy of the full report, contact Plumbing Industry Council Chairman Gary Hamilton at 202/628-5823. ◆ Fire Sprinkler Market ... continued from page 8 Other items in the report include: • Recent projections by fire sprinkler manufacturers forecast that 42 million sprinklers will be sold in the United States in 2008, and include new construction, retrofits and tenant improvements. It is estimated that the installation of fire sprinklers for all occupancies generated revenue between $5 billion and $6 billion, including the cost of the sprinklers, related materials and equipment, and labor. • It is estimated that no more than 3 percent of the 1,218,400 new single-family residential units completed in 2007, or 36,550, were equipped with fire sprinklers. • The U.S. Census Bureau and HUD also reported that the average single-family house completed in 2007 was 2,479 square feet in size. If the typical new house uses an estimated 25 sprinklers, then 913,750 sprinklers were installed in single-family residences against the potential for more than 30,000,000 installed if fire sprinklers were installed in all completed units. • The accurate design and layout of fire sprinkler systems is more demanding than other building systems. The accurate hydraulic analysis, the selection of the proper fire sprinkler(s), and their precise placement within design parameters such as position, location, areas of coverage, temperature rating and K-factor is critical. The report, published by Fire Smarts LLC, is available for download at www.residentialfiresprinklers.com. (For additional information on how plumbers can take advantage of this opportunity, go online at www. PMmag.com and search for “Residential Fire Safety” in ◆ our archives.) www.PMmag.com, December 2008 165 Editorial OPINION Jim Olsztynski [email protected] Time To Close Up Shop? T homas Edison failed with thousands of different filaments before finding one able to sustain the light of an incandescent bulb. So don’t equate failure with being a loser. If there is a positive spin to all I have to say here, it’s that in tough times like these, going out of business may be the best thing that can happen to many contractors. They would be doing a favor for themselves as well as competitors. Many PHC contractors who have gone into business for themselves never should have done it in the first place. Frequently the desire to be one’s own boss trumps the stark fact that a person has no clue about how to run a business and neither the time nor the energy to learn. Many startups occur when there is more work in a particular market than contractors available to handle it. You don’t need a lot of business savvy to make a go of it during boom times; you just need to be around and work will find you. That’s the way it was in many places around the country until the last couple of years. Now that work has dried up in those places, only the strong survive, and even some of them are struggling. That’s because weak competitors tend to weaken an entire market. Too many contractors bid for fewer jobs, which drags pricing down to a level where it’s impossible to turn a profit. Service companies are better insulated against hard times, but when new building dries up, a bunch of construction contractors inevitably try to buy their way into the service market, making it hard for anyone to prosper. 166 Plumbing & Mechanical, December 2008 Working for someone else would be a better deal for many contractors. Weak contractors tend to hang around longer than they should, and along the way they make things miserable for competitors, suppliers and hapless employees. They make themselves miserable, too, along with their families. It’s hard to enjoy your work when you see more dollar signs on the expense side of the ledger than on the income side; when liens and lawsuits occupy more of your time than estimating and supervising jobs; when you’re deferring your own paycheck in a struggle to keep those of key employees from bouncing. And, it’s hard to enjoy your life when you don’t enjoy your work. Problems at the shop have a way of triggering arguments with the spouse. Deep down you may still love your kids, but when you come home stressed out, children acting like children can get on the nerves. You probably don’t sleep well and you’re too busy putting out fires all day to eat anything except junk food on the run, all of which can cascade into health problems. Closing up shop is never a simple decision. Carrots keep dangling in front of you. If only a couple of customers pay up what they owe … one plum job is all it would take to get back on your feet. Besides, you’re pretty tight with the manager of a supply house who’s willing to carry you for a long time. (What choice does he have, since you’re into them for so much already and they risk losing it all if you go under!) You still do good work and have many years of trade experience, goes the thinking. If you can just hang on awhile longer ’till things turn around … Before shutting down, you first want to try to sell the company. This can drag on for months or even years before the message slams home that you don’t have a marketable business. You can recapture a few bucks liquidating inventory and equipment, but contractors always are stunned to find out that nobody is willing to pay much for a business whose main asset is the owner’s know-how. Here’s the good news — they are willing to pay for that know-how. It’s ironic that failed contractors, the same people who make life miserable for them as competitors, offer one of the best solutions to the most pressing problem facing the better contracting firms. They are desperate for skilled mechanics, estimators and project managers, and most contractors who have owned a business, even a failed one, have mastered those aspects of the trade. Odds are good there are jobs waiting for you out there offering better pay and benefits, and with far fewer working hours and aggravations, than you had working for yourself. 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