Lynn A. McVay is the new Managing Partner of Mainline Sales; a Manufacturers’ Representative Agency serving the plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, industrial, irrigation and waterworks markets in California and Nevada. He has joined the firm as an equity partner to implement a strategic growth plan that leverages the agency’s talent, systems and analytics. Mr Read more
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Lynn A. McVay is the new Managing Partner of Mainline Sales; a Manufacturers’ Representative Agency serving the plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, industrial, irrigation and waterworks markets in California and Nevada. He has joined the firm as an equity partner to implement a strategic growth plan that leverages the agency’s talent, systems and analytics.
Mr. McVay was previously President of Matco-Norca, a “virtual” manufacturer of valves, fittings and plumbing specialties. He has also held executive leadership positions at Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) and Little Giant Pump Company (NASDAQ: FELE), where he had extensive experience with new product launches, the integration of acquisitions and developing sales teams. In his new role, he brings an intimate understanding of how to collaborate with leading specifiers, contractors, distributors and manufacturers.
Mr. McVay will work to strengthen the agency’s relationships with the entire value chain, while leading a rapid expansion of the agency’s sales, specification and support teams located in offices and warehouses in both Northern and Southern California.
“The addition of Lynn to our team accelerates the plan to transform Mainline from a respected firm in California to an industry leading agency in the Southwest Region of the US.”, said Jon Christy, Founder of Mainline Sales. “Building on the firm foundation that we have with our existing manufacturers, Lynn will help us strengthen relationships and forge new partnerships to deliver superior results.”
“I’m thrilled to join a proven team that is ready to embrace new ways of thinking and behaving because many rep agencies have not changed their approach in decades.”, McVay said. “Our fresh, yet disciplined, approach to this business will combine warm, personal relationships with smart analytics and purposeful decision making.”
Mr. McVay will relocate to work from Mainline Sales’ office in Anaheim, California.
About Mainline Sales, Inc.
Mainline Sales Inc. represents manufacturers in the plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, industrial, irrigation and waterworks markets in California and Nevada. Its team of field sales representatives closely collaborates with architects, engineers, professional contractors and government agencies to assure project success from planning to installation.
Mainline Sales stands apart from traditional “show-and-tell” representative organizations by offering manufacturer clients customized value-added services. These include local warehousing, specification services, quotations, advanced demand forecasting, market analytics, marketing services and on-site technical support. The total package of sales and support helps the manufacturer get a true picture of market activity while maximizing their market share growth.
Mainline Sales has offices and distribution centers in Anaheim and Sacramento, California.
Learn more about Mainline Sales, Inc. at www.MLsalesinc.com
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It’s no secret that value engineering has become a staple of life in the construction industry and that plumbing is one of the top categories for value engineering on jobs. Despite this, trade customers aren’t willing to completely sacrifice ease of installation and quality in pursuit of lower costs. In fact, a 2013 survey of Read more
It’s no secret that value engineering has become a staple of life in the construction industry and that plumbing is one of the top categories for value engineering on jobs. Despite this, trade customers aren’t willing to completely sacrifice ease of installation and quality in pursuit of lower costs. In fact, a 2013 survey of plumbing engineers found that “73% of value engineering changes had a negative contribution to the quality of the finished product.”
On the surface these two trends are seemingly contradictory, but for 100 years Pfister has been at the forefront of balancing quality, innovation and value. With the introduction of the new PermaBalanceTM valve, UltraSealTM cartridge and SecurePfitTM tub shower trim, Pfister has taken the next step in offering quality and value to the trade.
“The professional customer definitely wants to find ways to save money on projects,” said Bryce Rickert, Sr. Marketing Manager for Pfister. “But they aren’t willing to trade quality to do it. At a time when many manufacturers are taking metal out of their products, we looked at ways to add it back in. We focused on making improvements to the quality of the product, the installation process and the end user experience all the while trying to maintain a high level of value for our customers.”
PermaBalanceTM
The Pfister PermaBalanceTM valve represents a large jump forward in tub and shower valve technology. With a new brass stem, larger ceramics, a more flexible install depth for shallow wall installations, and a high precision spool balancing unit, the PermaBalanceTM valve is Pfister’s best in-wall valve yet. It offers years of trouble free service while still being able to pressure balance down to flow rates as low as 0.5 gpm at the shower head.
SecurePfitTM
The handle on a tub and shower trim is the main point of contact in the shower. Pfister’s SecurePfitTM creates the strongest connection between trim and valve on the market while having one of the easiest installations available. With no exposed screws, a flush handle and tool-less installation, it’s easy to clean too.
UltraSealTM Cartridge
Pfister’s UltraSeal cartridge improves the overall user experience with Pfister’s showroom preferred widespread lavatory faucet. While competitors convert to plastic stemmed cartridges, Pfister is ensuring the strongest connection point to the handle with larger ceramic discs and a brass stem, offering a lifetime of trouble free, smooth operation.
PermaBalanceTM and SecurePfitTM are currently available. UltraSealTM is available in select faucets. All can be found through select wholesale distributors, plumbers and builders across the country. Visit http://www.pfisterfaucets.com for more information and pricing.
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Global sanitation expert Dr. Jim McHale of American Standard Brands will speak at the 14th annual World Toilet Summit in New Delhi, India, on January 20, 2015. McHale will participate in a panel discussion on the topic of affordable sanitation solutions and infrastructure. He will share insights gained from his Company’s research and development of Read more
Global sanitation expert Dr. Jim McHale of American Standard Brands will speak at the 14th annual World Toilet Summit in New Delhi, India, on January 20, 2015. McHale will participate in a panel discussion on the topic of affordable sanitation solutions and infrastructure. He will share insights gained from his Company’s research and development of the low-cost SaTo hygienic toilet pan that helps prevent the transmission of disease from open pit latrines.
Started by the World Toilet Organization, this global event will bring together non-profit organizations, for-profit companies, toilet associations and private sector stakeholders to collaborate, share knowledge and resources, and better impact the sanitation marketplace. This year’s World Toilet Summit will encourage the collaboration of the participants with leading government officials in India to specifically help bring an end to open defecation in that country. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address.
“The sanitation crisis in India is multi-faceted with social, economic, behavioral and logistical challenges,” explained McHale. “Companies like American Standard can play a role by providing affordable, aspirational toilet products that people really want to own and use because they make everyday life a little better. Presently, there is a big gap in this product space.” Summit attendees will focus on evolving technologies and lessons from other countries that can play an important role in addressing this critical global health issue in India. The World Toilet Summit is the largest global event to focus on the topics of toilets and sanitation.
American Standard recently released a Global Sanitation Report sharing current information on the lack of access to adequate sanitation resources currently affecting nearly 40 percent of the world population. In addition, the report offers updates on the Company’s Flush for Good campaign, which aims to provide improved sanitation facilities for 20 million people by the year 2020 to help reduce disease and save lives in developing countries around the world.
Among McHale’s primary responsibilities as global sanitation products business leader are the expansion of the Company’s reach in supplying affordable sanitation products for customers in developing countries as well as supporting corporate social responsibility activities, particularly the Flush for Good initiative. He previously served as vice president of research, development and engineering for American Standard, leading a global team of scientists and engineers in the development of innovative bath and kitchen products.
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Six stylish finishes include dazzling Italian copper Gessi North America has introduced new Fascino faucets in six stylish finishes including a warm, striking Italian copper. By reinterpreting classic harmony in its signature minimalist style, Gessi, Italy’s largest producer of high quality original-design bath fittings, has ignited a “Modern-Traditional” dynamic in Fascino that goes well beyond a retro Read more
Six stylish finishes include dazzling Italian copper
Gessi North America has introduced new Fascino faucets in six stylish finishes including a warm, striking Italian copper.
By reinterpreting classic harmony in its signature minimalist style, Gessi, Italy’s largest producer of high quality original-design bath fittings, has ignited a “Modern-Traditional” dynamic in Fascino that goes well beyond a retro look.
Perfectly simple, rather than fussy or overdone, Gessi’s new Fascino bath collection sounds both classy and contemporary notes in perfect harmony.
“A balanced blend of good taste and distinctive design, Fascino can be set gracefully in traditional or contemporary interiors,” says Larry Allen, CEO/Managing Director, Gessi North America, Anaheim, Calif.
All Fascino faucets are made of solid brass to ensure durability, integrity and a flawless finish. Fascino is available in single-handle or widespread models for bath sinks, tubs and showers. Eye-catching finishes include chrome, brushed nickel, polished nickel, black metal and a rich copper pvd.
All products are manufactured in Gessi Park Italy, for utmost attention to the highest quality standards.
Gessi bath collections are available at select decorative hardware and plumbing showrooms throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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California contractors can now use a new home energy assessment software. OptiMiser, an advanced energy modeling and reporting tool, has passed CalTEST for use in the California Home Upgrade program beginning in 2015. The California Home Energy Upgrade program was recently overhauled to enable better energy savings projections, more consistent incentive calculations, and better overall Read more
California contractors can now use a new home energy assessment software. OptiMiser, an advanced energy modeling and reporting tool, has passed CalTEST for use in the California Home Upgrade program beginning in 2015.
The California Home Energy Upgrade program was recently overhauled to enable better energy savings projections, more consistent incentive calculations, and better overall customer service. As part of the program improvements, the CalTEST software qualification system will allow contractors providing energy assessments and energy improvement retrofits to use advanced software tools that meet rigid quality standards. OptiMiser is one of the first such tools to be approved for the soft launch of the improved California Home Upgrade program beginning January 1, 2015. That will be followed by a full launch on or about April 1, 2015.
OptiMiser software is built from the ground up to make it easier for home performance professionals to sell jobs and perform energy efficiency work. OptiMiser is designed to jump through as many regulatory hoops as possible for contractors while also offering full support for complex home performance measures.
OptiMiser has been at the forefront of the developments in the CalTEST implementation, partnering with the program for model verification and HPXML (data standards) implementation.
“We see the developments in California as an important step forward in our industry. Leif Magnuson, Matt Golden, and the utilities and implementers in California are initiating a visionary switch in our industry to energy efficiency programs that can be driven by real results. At OptiMiser, we believe performance evidenced by empirical results has to drive our industry and we are thrilled to be at the vanguard of this sea change led by California.”
– Andy Bardwell, CEO of OptiMiser
The California launch follows on the heels of similar program changes in Arizona and New York. In Arizona, OptiMiser partnered with Arizona Public Service (APS) and EnergySavvy to deliver an energy auditing software solution for their Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program. Less than a year after the APS launch, over 95% of audits under the program rely on OptiMiser’s powerful and accurate energy analysis.
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