Chris Larys has joined Geberit as the new Central Region Sales/National Builder Manager. Based out of the Des Plaines, Illinois Office, Larys will oversee client accounts, product training and business development initiatives within the central U.S. region. He will be responsible for developing Geberit’s relationship with regional and national builders. With the housing market poised Read more
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Chris Larys has joined Geberit as the new Central Region Sales/National Builder Manager. Based out of the Des Plaines, Illinois Office, Larys will oversee client accounts, product training and business development initiatives within the central U.S. region. He will be responsible for developing Geberit’s relationship with regional and national builders. With the housing market poised for continued improvement, the Geberit concealed tank and carrier is a natural enhancement for builders to offer their customers.
“Chris’ wealth of experience and industry knowledge have already made him a key addition to the Geberit family,” said Patrick Kimener, Senior Vice President of Sales for Geberit North America. “We view his appointment as a sign of our commitment to being the leading company in our industry. I’m confident that he will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality solutions for our clients.”
Larys has 15 years of experience in increasingly responsible sales management roles at several companies. Most recently from Mannington Mills Inc. in Salem, New Jersey, he developed and maintained national and regional accounts over a 15 state area. Larys also held multiple positions at Kohler Company in Kohler, Wisconsin, demonstrating strong leadership in the plumbing sector. He is also well versed in builder business plans, builder issues, concerns, and generating ideas and competitive information. Larys holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Central Michigan University.
Geberit North America is part of the Geberit Group, a European market leader and global provider of sanitary technology. Located in Des Plaines, Illinois, Geberit North America provides concealed tank and carrier systems for wall-hung and floor-mounted toilets and fixtures. Geberit systems improve the look of any bathroom by hiding the unsightly toilet tank. Replacing a standard tank and toilet with the Geberit system results in more usable space, improved hygiene and better accessibility. The unique dual-flush valve saves water and is practically maintenance free. Monolith is Geberit’s newest product – a unique alternative to the traditional floor-mounted toilet and tank. Geberit also offers cable-controlled bath waste and overflows in a variety of designer finishes. Critical working parts are outside the waterway, ensuring years of trouble-free operation. As European market leader, the Geberit Group is a global provider in the area of plumbing technology with sales of CHF 2.4 billion and about 6,300 employees in 41 countries worldwide.
For additional information, contact Geberit North America at 2100 South Clearwater Drive, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, or call 800-566-2100. You can also visit Geberit North America at geberit.us.
LAKE FOREST, Calif. – April 15, 2015 – Pfister adds a new pull-down kitchen faucet to its value- oriented Pfirst Series. Aimed at multi-family and replacement projects, the Pfirst Series delivers design that matches any style from traditional to contemporary. Three finish options complement any kitchen décor: Stainless Steel, Chrome and Tuscan Bronze. A 360 Read more
LAKE FOREST, Calif. – April 15, 2015 – Pfister adds a new pull-down kitchen faucet to its value- oriented Pfirst Series. Aimed at multi-family and replacement projects, the Pfirst Series delivers design that matches any style from traditional to contemporary. Three finish options complement any kitchen décor: Stainless Steel, Chrome and Tuscan Bronze. A 360 degree swivel spout not only ensures maximum maneuverability. It also allows for flexible handle positioning: left, right or front/center. The pull-down spray head features a pause button, which, combined with a very efficient flow-rate of 1.8 gpm can help save over 19% more water than a standard kitchen faucet and meets most state and local water saving requirements. Pfister’s newest kitchen faucet is a great option for the trade professional looking for a very competitively priced high-arc pull-down faucet.
Pfister Pfirst Series Pull-down Kitchen Faucet – List price:
Chrome: $160
Stainless Steel: $180
Tuscan Bronze: $200
Wise Country Winsupply has opened in Texas to provide wholesale plumbing contractors in Wise County and surrounding counties with an inventory of high quality plumbing products, supplies and services. Wise County is located between Decatur and Bridgeport, Texas, northwest of Fort Worth. The new company is part of WinWholesale Inc., one of the largest distributors Read more
Wise Country Winsupply has opened in Texas to provide wholesale plumbing contractors in Wise County and surrounding counties with an inventory of high quality plumbing products, supplies and services. Wise County is located between Decatur and Bridgeport, Texas, northwest of Fort Worth. The new company is part of WinWholesale Inc., one of the largest distributors in the nation and a majority shareholder of Wise County Winsupply.
Michael Schoville is president of Wise County Winsupply and has 23 years of experience in plumbing distribution with the Win Group of Companies.
“Mike is a plumbing wholesale veteran with years of product knowledge and expertise, having earned his stripes at Fort Worth Winnelson and Roanoke Winnelson in Texas,” said Monte Salsman, chief operating officers of WinWholesale. “Mike and his team have a combined 55 years of experience in wholesale plumbing. Wise County Winsupply is the only plumbing supply house in Wise County, with the opportunity to meet plumbing supply needs in an underserved region.”
In the WinWholesale business model, the company provides Win and Noland Company locations with support services such as business consulting, accounting, payroll, IT and marketing, which allow locations to focus on their local markets, products and serving customers.
There are more than 560 WinWholesale locations across the United States serving the residential and commercial construction and industrial markets with supplies and materials.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) offers the new Little Giant Pit+Plus® Basin as an advanced, installation and service-friendly sewage basin option for plumbing contractors. The Little Giant Pit+Plus features a monolithic top to separate and promote the three key areas of a sewage package – the pump, switch and plumbing connections which can be Read more
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) offers the new Little Giant Pit+Plus® Basin as an advanced, installation and service-friendly sewage basin option for plumbing contractors. The Little Giant Pit+Plus features a monolithic top to separate and promote the three key areas of a sewage package – the pump, switch and plumbing connections which can be accessed independently. Still offered with the common float switch, the system was recently redesigned to incorporate the extremely reliable and new ECM™ (External Control Module) switch option. It contains a ‘bell’ inside the basin to monitor liquid level for switch operation outside the basin, isolated from the liquid.
“We listened to the contractor and designed innovative features that isolate areas of the system for ease of installation and service,” says Scott Stayton, Director of Portfolio Management for Franklin Electric. “The ECM switch reduces any chance of water intrusion, which can result in switch failure. No moving switch parts inside the basin eliminates failure from water intrusion and hang-ups, thus creating a more efficient resolution to a common industry challenge.” This innovative package also incorporates molded-in discharge and vent ports, allowing contractors access to the pump or switch independently without disrupting the plumbing connections – saving time, money, and mess.
Additionally, the Little Giant Pit+Plus features a more durable ‘finish’ cover to protect the system during rough-in. It can be cleaned after installation for an aesthetically pleasing permanent look. The new Little Giant Pit+Plus also maintained the features that contractors expect from the previous model, such as: a molded inlet hub, molded anti-torque stops, a 360-degree molded handle, an integrated anti-floatation collar, stainless steel fasteners, and optional alarm versions.
The new Little Giant Pit+Plus is offered in both Senior (24” x 30”) and Junior (24” x 24”) sizes with a 44-gallon total capacity, equipped with a Little Giant 9SN or 10SN Series ejector pump.
DAYTON, Ohio, April 2, 2015 – WinWholesale has selected six of its locations as a Company of the Year in their respective industry segments. Segments include plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), industrial PVF, electrical, turf irrigation and “other” industries. WinWholesale, one of the largest distributors of residential and commercial construction and industrial supplies Read more
DAYTON, Ohio, April 2, 2015 – WinWholesale has selected six of its locations as a Company of the Year in their respective industry segments. Segments include plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), industrial PVF, electrical, turf irrigation and “other” industries. WinWholesale, one of the largest distributors of residential and commercial construction and industrial supplies and materials in the nation, has more than 560 companies, collectively referred to as the Win Group of Companies. Each is a corporation with a president or manager and a board of directors. WinWholesale is the majority shareholder in each local company and provides a broad array of support services to them. “These great companies delivered exceptional performance in 2014 and were instrumental in the double-digit growth we achieved overall in 2014,” said Monte Salsman, chief operating officer, WinWholesale. “We are excited to recognize great companies for their entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to creating loyal and profitable customers.”
Company of the Year honors were presented to the following: ·
Plumbing Company of the Year: Shelton Winnelson (Conn.), Prisco Panza, president
HVAC Company of the Year: Albuquerque Winair (N.M.), Chris Lopez, president
Industrial Company of the Year: Baltimore Windustrial, Vince Brown, president
Electrical Company of the Year: Odessa Winlectric (Texas), Carl Long, president
Niche Industry Company of the Year: Midland Winpump (Texas), Stan Bippen, president
Turf Irrigation Company of the Year: Bend Winsupply (Ore.), Jeff Kroeker, president