Bradford White recently announced the appointment of Mathew Lewandowski to Vice President of Operations. Lewandowski will implement, manage and direct all manufacturing and operation functions at the company’s Middleville, MI facility with a focus on driving capacity, deliverability, and product quality improvements. He will report directly to Eric Lannes, Executive Vice President and General Manager Read more
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Bradford White recently announced the appointment of Mathew Lewandowski to Vice President of Operations. Lewandowski will implement, manage and direct all manufacturing and operation functions at the company’s Middleville, MI facility with a focus on driving capacity, deliverability, and product quality improvements. He will report directly to Eric Lannes, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Bradford White.
Prior to joining Bradford White, Mr. Lewandowski was Assistant General Manager of Magna Mirrors of America Inc., a division of Magna International, one of the largest automotive parts manufacturers in North America.
“Matt’s extensive background and worldwide recognition in continuous-flow, demand-driven manufacturing make him the perfect fit for Bradford White as we look to capitalize on our largest expansion and capital investment plan in company history,” said Eric Lannes. “Matt’s skillset will help us secure our position as one of the largest and most technologically advanced manufacturers in the industry.”
Bradford White Corporation is a full line manufacturer of residential, commercial and industrial products for water heating, space heating, combination heating and storage applications. The company is headquartered in Ambler, PA and has manufacturing facilities in Middleville, MI, Niles, MI, and Rochester, NH and a distribution center in Mississauga, ON Canada.
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Sloan Valve Company received top honors in the Plumbing category for faucets and fixtures. Facility Executive Magazine recently announced its 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards program winners. Readers of the magazine voted for the best product or service based on aesthetics, reliability, value and customer service. The winners are chosen from a wide range of the Read more
Sloan Valve Company received top honors in the Plumbing category for faucets and fixtures.
Facility Executive Magazine recently announced its 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards program winners. Readers of the magazine voted for the best product or service based on aesthetics, reliability, value and customer service. The winners are chosen from a wide range of the most dynamic manufacturers by facility industry readers. The readers select companies that are the most beneficial to their work and represent leading solutions in 2014.
“We are honored that Facility Executive Magazine and its readers chose Sloan Valve faucets and fixtures in the plumbing category,” says Parthiv Amin, vice-president, marketing for Sloan. “It’s especially rewarding knowing that the readers have chosen Sloan from among the most recognized and celebrated companies for products, services and solutions in facility management.” Sloan continues to be in the forefront of intelligent commercial restroom and water- saving solutions.
The Facility Executive 2015 Readers Choice Winners will be featured in the January/February issue of the magazine. Facility Executive is read by corporate facility executives whose responsibility includes purchasing, planning and approving products and services for facility operations.
Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. Headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois, the company is at the forefront of the green building movement and provides sustainable restroom solutions by manufacturing water-efficient products such as flush valves, electronic faucets, soap-dispensing systems, sink systems and vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.
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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 Read more
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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New Program Helps Customers Connect with Local Installers ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com today launched a new Preferred Installer program designed to help generator purchasers easily find a qualified installer in their local market. “Let’s face it. The phone book is just a glorified paper weight,” said Jon Hoch, president and founder of Power Equipment Direct, the parent company Read more
New Program Helps Customers Connect with Local Installers
ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com today launched a new Preferred Installer program designed to help generator purchasers easily find a qualified installer in their local market.
“Let’s face it. The phone book is just a glorified paper weight,” said Jon Hoch, president and founder of Power Equipment Direct, the parent company of Electric Generators Direct. “Today’s savvy shoppers are leveraging the Internet to pick the perfect generator first. They look for a local installer second.”
The new Preferred Installer program combines the benefits of an online catalog and an interactive local directory. Shoppers can leverage interactive buyer’s guides to size their generator and now request installation quotes from Preferred Installers in their local community.
The shopper simply selects the number of quotes they would like to receive while checking out. Once their purchase is complete, they receive an email, listing the Preferred Installers in their area. In addition, customers can double-check the installer’s reputation through quick links to the Better Business Bureau and other online rating sites.
At the same time, the installer receives a separate email, containing the customer’s contact information and purchase details. The installers typically contact the customers directly, speeding up the quotation process.
“Standby generators require plumbing and electrical connections. It’s generally recommended that it be done by a licensed and certified installer,” said Jim Baugher, standby generator expert at Electric Generators Direct.
To find out if there are any Preferred Installers in their area, generator shoppers can reference an interactive map.
Installers interested in receiving free, high-qualified leads are welcome to submit an online application to join the program.
Power Equipment Direct and Electric Generators Direct make their product experts and customer service associates available to help answer any questions or concerns shoppers may have, but installation is not a service the company provides. This program is their way of providing the service, but the installation is the sole responsibility of the installer, and Power Equipment Direct is not responsible for any transactions or communications had with the installer or business that’s responsible for completing the installation.
How to Find Someone to Install a Standby Generator
The days of finding an installer in the phone book and letting them pick your generator are long gone.
Today’s savvy customers are leveraging the internet first to find the perfect generator at an affordable price, then finding an installer to set it up.
Just follow these three simple steps to find your local generator installer:
1. Choose Number of Installers
Before you check out, make sure that you check the box, indicating that you are interested in receiving quotes from local installers.
You can choose the number of installers (either 3 or 5), depending on how many quotes you want to compare.
2. Receive Local Installer Email
At checkout, you get a receipt via email. If you requested an installer, you receive a separate email like the one below, highlighting the Preferred Installers that we automatically contact and alternate installers if you want to expand your search.
3. Get Calls from Local Installers
We also email each of the Preferred Installers, providing them with your email address, phone number and items ordered.
The installers will contact you directly to schedule an appointment and offer a quote. You simply compare the quotes to get the best price or installer for your project.
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Sloan Signs with Chicago Cubs as Legacy Partner and Official Water Efficiency Partner Sloan and the Chicago Cubs today announced that Sloan has joined the Cubs organization as a Legacy Partner and the team’s Official Water Efficiency Partner. As part of this agreement, the Cubs Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, will be named Read more
Sloan Signs with Chicago Cubs as Legacy Partner and Official Water Efficiency Partner
Sloan and the Chicago Cubs today announced that Sloan has joined the Cubs organization as a Legacy Partner and the team’s Official Water Efficiency Partner. As part of this agreement, the Cubs Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, will be named Sloan Park. Sloan, the world’s leading manufacturer of intelligent water solutions, will help the Cubs expand its ongoing sustainability efforts and improve fan experience at Sloan Park and at Wrigley Field. Sloan’s expertise in water efficiency will help the Cubs reduce their overall environmental impact – especially important in drought prone areas such as Arizona.
“We are a global organization founded in Chicago, so partnering with another iconic Chicago brand is a natural fit. Sloan products have been in Wrigley Field since 1914, and this exciting new partnership with the Chicago Cubs helps Sloan tell its story on a major league level,” said Jim Allen, President of Sloan. Jim continued, “water is an increasingly important natural resource, by helping communities and organizations like the Chicago Cubs save water, Sloan helps to raise awareness of water conservation in this country and around the world. Responsible use of water is critical to local communities and to the world. Our partnership with the Chicago Cubs organization gives us the opportunity to help build winning teams through sustainable solutions.”
“Teaming up with Sloan is an important move for the Chicago Cubs. Sloan brings more than a century of experience and success in creating cutting edge water solutions for a wide variety of venues all around the world,” said Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts. “We are pleased to work with and learn from Sloan as we enhance our facilities and build for the future.”
The Cubs will utilize Sloan’s products in the newly-named Sloan Park in Mesa and plan to integrate inside Wrigley Field and its surrounding facilities as part of the 1060 Project construction – helping the organization expand its ongoing sustainability efforts. Sloan also will have brand presence at Sloan Park and Wrigley Field including designated areas to showcase Sloan products and state-of-the-art water saving technologies along with fixed signage on the visiting team’s bullpen.
Sloan becomes the sixth Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs, joining Anheuser-Busch, ATI Physical Therapy, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Under Armour and Wintrust.
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