Fortiline Waterworks (Fortiline), one of the largest waterworks distributors in the United States, is now open in Friendswood, TX, replacing Morrison Supply Company’s waterworks branch at 14500 Beamer Road, Friendswood, TX 77546. The Friendswood branch features a fully stocked 12,000-square-foot warehouse with a 10-acre yard. With this new branch, Fortiline now has 44 distribution branches Read more
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Fortiline Waterworks (Fortiline), one of the largest waterworks distributors in the United States, is now open in Friendswood, TX, replacing Morrison Supply Company’s waterworks branch at 14500 Beamer Road, Friendswood, TX 77546. The Friendswood branch features a fully stocked 12,000-square-foot warehouse with a 10-acre yard. With this new branch, Fortiline now has 44 distribution branches in 12 states.
Fortiline will provide local customers with a high-density polyethylene piping (HDPE) product line at the Friendswood location, as well as McElroy fusion equipment for rental or purchase. Fortiline’s HDPE Fusion Group is ready to assist customers with the growing use of HDPE products, particularly in water and wastewater applications.
“The Fortiline Friendswood branch has a knowledgeable staff in place, which will ensure the highest level of customer service from day one,” said Mike Swedick, President and CEO of Fortiline. “Fortiline has a solid presence in Texas, with four existing branches across the state, so we know this region well. We are eager to leverage our vendor relationships here to offer new and current customers in the Houston area expanded product lines, the best value and superior customer service.”
Fortiline, the second-largest American-owned wholesale distributor of underground water, sewer and storm utility products in the United States, was acquired by MORSCO, a Fort Worth-based distributor of commercial and residential plumbing products, heating and cooling equipment (HVAC), and pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) on October 31, 2016. The acquisition provides MORSCO’s vendors and customers with greater opportunities, specifically through Morrison Supply Company’s waterworks branches transitioning to Fortiline stores to leverage Fortiline’s vendor and customer relationships.
For information on Fortiline, please visit www.Fortiline.com.
Geberit is pleased to announce that ACS Marketing will now represent Geberit plumbing products in the Southern California, Arizona and Las Vegas markets. ACS Marketing, based in Santa Barbara, California, is an independent manufacturer’s representative successfully serving the Southwest for over 30 years. Todd Copeland is the president of ACS Marketing. “We are pleased to Read more
Geberit is pleased to announce that ACS Marketing will now represent Geberit plumbing products in the Southern California, Arizona and Las Vegas markets. ACS Marketing, based in Santa Barbara, California, is an independent manufacturer’s representative successfully serving the Southwest for over 30 years. Todd Copeland is the president of ACS Marketing.
“We are pleased to welcome Todd and his staff to the Geberit family. ACS is a strong and effective team known for their excellent customer service and support throughout the Southwest region. ACS will work closely with decorative plumbing showrooms and customers within the design and architectural community, enhancing our position in the showroom, project and builder channels,” says Lewis Wood, Residential Sales Manager, Southwest for Geberit USA.
ACS Marketing serves the Southwest market and represents the finest manufacturers in the kitchen and bath industry. Todd Copeland can be reached at 866-305-8804 or tcopeland@acs-specification.com. For complete details about ACS Marketing, visit www.acsspecs.com.
The Geberit residential product line consists of in-wall concealed systems for toilets, urinals, bidets, lavatories and cable-controlled bath waste and overflows (BWOs). Products are covered by one of the industry’s best warranties.
U.S. Boiler Company announces that Randy Fisher, longtime Western Regional Sales Manager, has retired after 44 years of service to the company. Randy’s service both to his customers and the company was recognized at a recent retirement ceremony in his honor held in Lancaster, PA. In recognition of his valuable presence in the industry, his Read more
U.S. Boiler Company announces that Randy Fisher, longtime Western Regional Sales Manager, has retired after 44 years of service to the company. Randy’s service both to his customers and the company was recognized at a recent retirement ceremony in his honor held in Lancaster, PA. In recognition of his valuable presence in the industry, his services are being retained by U.S. Boiler Company as a consultant and company ambassador.
U.S. Boiler Company also announces that Chris Mitchell has been promoted to Director of Sales for the Mid-Atlantic and Western Regions. Chris previously worked as the Director of Sales & Marketing for Burnham Commercial, Inc. In his new position, Chris will be responsible for directing the sales activities of U.S. Boiler’s sales representatives in a territory that extends from Alaska to Pennsylvania, extending southward through Virginia.
Almanacs say we’re in for a tough, cold winter. And that means frozen pipes. Be prepared with General Pipe Cleaners’ Hot-Shot 320® and Hot-Shot 400® pipe thawing machines. They thaw pipes in minutes without tearing up floors, breaking through walls, or digging around pipes in frozen ground! The Hot-Shot 320 generates 320 amps of thawing power to Read more
Almanacs say we’re in for a tough, cold winter. And that means frozen pipes.
Be prepared with General Pipe Cleaners’ Hot-Shot 320® and Hot-Shot 400® pipe thawing machines. They thaw pipes in minutes without tearing up floors, breaking through walls, or digging around pipes in frozen ground!
The Hot-Shot 320 generates 320 amps of thawing power to thaw up to 100 ft. of 1-1/2″ pipe – yet weighs just 30 lbs. With dual level output and 400 amps of thawing power, the powerful Hot-Shot 400 can thaw frozen lines up to 175 ft. long in 1-1/2″ diameter lines. And if you’re stuck on a job with only a 15 amp breaker, you can switch the Hot-Shot 400 down to 320 amps – and pull just 14 amps.
They’re easy to use too. Just attach the pipe clamps to the frozen pipe section – and plug the machine into any convenient 115 volt receptacle. In a few minutes, the frozen pipe is thawed out. Both machines are compact, feature a heavy gauge steel case, and carry a two year warranty.
See the Hot-Shot in action at www.drainbrain.com/hotshot. Or for more information, contact the Drain Brains® at General Pipe Cleaners at 800-245-6200 or 412-771-6300.
General Pipe Cleaners, a division of General Wire Spring Co., is a leading manufacturer of high quality American-made drain cleaning equipment. In business since 1930, the third generation family-owned company is celebrating over 85 years of service to drain cleaning professionals and plumbing contractors, as well as to facilities managers, the rental industry and the hardware/DIY market. The Toughest Tools Down The Line.
In observance of the 15th annual World Toilet Day, Jeannette Long, vice president of marketing communications for LIXIL Americas, was invited to speak at a special “Toast to Toilets” event at the United Nations in New York City on November 21, 2016. Long shared remarks on the Company’s business initiatives that aim to improve sanitation Read more
In observance of the 15th annual World Toilet Day, Jeannette Long, vice president of marketing communications for LIXIL Americas, was invited to speak at a special “Toast to Toilets” event at the United Nations in New York City on November 21, 2016.
Long shared remarks on the Company’s business initiatives that aim to improve sanitation and help save lives in developing countries. She highlighted the SATO products invented by American Standard and expanded under the LIXIL brand, which are supported via a sustainable global business model.
Jim McHale, Ph.D., vice president, LIXIL, and general manager of the SATO business unit, was in attendance to demonstrate the low-cost, high-quality SATO products that LIXIL has developed for use in East Africa, in addition to the original latrine pans created for use in Bangladesh.
Long’s comments followed the keynote address given by Jan Eliasson, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, and a welcome given by Maria Calivis, deputy executive director of UNICEF.
The theme of this year’s World Toilet Day focused on toilets and jobs, calling attention to the numerous ways that inadequate sanitation can affect the economy and the livelihoods of people around the world. The illnesses caused by a lack of sanitary toilet facilities at work and at home can increase absenteeism and exhaustion for employees, leading to a decrease in productivity.
The SATO toilet pan range from LIXIL was on display at a recent United Nations World Toilet Day event in New York City. These hygienic toilet pans close off pit latrines from the open air, helping prevent the spread of disease via flying insects coming into contact with human waste.
Started by the World Toilet Organization, the goal of World Toilet Day is to raise awareness about this critical global health issue and support the many organizations working to create change. World Toilet Day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2013.
For more information, visit www.lixil.com. For a comprehensive report summarizing the effects of unsafe sanitation facilities, click here to read a report.
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Source: Jeannette Long of LIXIL Speaks at United Nations’ World Toilet Day Event on Toilets and Jobs