Steamist® is pleased to announce the recipient of its annual Rep of the Year award – Harry Warren, Inc. and Harry Warren of Georgia LLC. The two manufacturers’ representative organizations, which are led by company president Bob Mycoff, were selected based on their impressive performance and professionalism. Harry Warren, Inc., which has offices and warehouses Read more
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Steamist® is pleased to announce the recipient of its annual Rep of the Year award – Harry Warren, Inc. and Harry Warren of Georgia LLC. The two manufacturers’ representative organizations, which are led by company president Bob Mycoff, were selected based on their impressive performance and professionalism.
Harry Warren, Inc., which has offices and warehouses in Tampa and Orlando, and Harry Warren of Georgia LLC in Atlanta represent a wide range of commercial and residential clients. In addition to Steamist, the agencies’ product lines include manufacturers such as American Standard®, A.O. Smith®, Bradley®, Elkay®, In Sink Erator, and Watts®, among numerous others. While the two agencies share many of the same clients, they each have their own unique line cards. Between the two companies, their operations cover Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Eastern Tennessee, along with North Carolina and South Carolina in the water systems category.
Founded by Harry Warren in the late 1960s, the firm was sold in 1990 to Warren’s daughter and son-in-law, Mycoff. “We take great pride in professionally representing our quality manufacturers, so it’s an honor to be recognized by one of them,” said Mycoff. “For us, it’s all about ensuring that the companies and the products we work with are aligned with our goal of delivering first-class customer satisfaction; and Steamist is a prime example of a client that makes it easy to achieve that goal.”
This marks the seventh annual Rep of the Year award for Steamist. The program is designed to recognize the company’s sales representatives for their hard work and dedication to the brand.
Jeff Carney, vice president of sales and marketing for Steamist, notes, “We are consistently impressed by the two companies’ commitment to upholding the highest standards for quality performance and superior service. The teams at Harry Warren, Inc. and Harry Warren of Georgia LLC have the experience and skills to deliver innovative sales solutions, and we appreciate their efforts on behalf of Steamist.”
To learn more about Harry Warren, Inc. and Harry Warren of Georgia LLC, visit www.harrywarren.com.
Based in East Rutherford, N.J., Steamist offers a full line of residential steam bath and sauna products and systems, as well as a full commercial line of Steambath Steam Generators, Controls and Maintenance Products. For more information visit www.steamist.com or contact Emily Towey at 312-946-6143 or etowey@msinet.com.
APPLE VALLEY, MINN. — Brent Noonan has accepted the position of vice president of Sales for Uponor North America (Uponor), effective March 10, 2014. Noonan has served as vice president of U.S. Sales since May 2012. Previously, he was Uponor’s South regional sales director, where he was responsible for providing leadership for the profitable growth of the Read more
APPLE VALLEY, MINN. — Brent Noonan has accepted the position of vice president of Sales for Uponor North America (Uponor), effective March 10, 2014. Noonan has served as vice president of U.S. Sales since May 2012. Previously, he was Uponor’s South regional sales director, where he was responsible for providing leadership for the profitable growth of the heating, plumbing and fire sprinkler businesses in the southern U.S. market.
“We are confident that Brent’s proven experience and success with Uponor and his existing relationships with our customers will continue to build on our growth and momentum in Canada,” says Bill Gray, president, Uponor North America. “This is a great opportunity for us to leverage, share best practices, and align our existing sales and marketing resources in the U.S. and in Canada.”
“We were up against some tough competition, but the emphasis on our triple-bottom-line philosophy, our community involvement and our efforts toward energy reduction at our facility made all the difference,” says Bill Gray, president, Uponor North America.
Recognizing the regional differences in the U.S. and Canadian markets, Gray adds, “We will integrate and align where it makes the most business sense and adds value to our customers.”
Noonan has 15 years of experience in the plumbing industry with progressing managerial responsibilities, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Noonan is located in Apple Valley, Minn., Uponor North America’s headquarters.
The Board of Directors of Franklin Electric announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer R. Scott Trumbull will retire as Chief Executive Officer effective May 2, 2014 and that Gregg C. Sengstack has been appointed to succeed him in that role. Mr. Trumbull will remain non-executive chairman of Franklin Electric. Mr. Trumbull first joined Read more
The Board of Directors of Franklin Electric announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer R. Scott Trumbull will retire as Chief Executive Officer effective May 2, 2014 and that Gregg C. Sengstack has been appointed to succeed him in that role. Mr. Trumbull will remain non-executive chairman of Franklin Electric.
Mr. Trumbull first joined the Franklin Electric Board in 1998 and was named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2002. During his tenure, Franklin Electric has transformed itself from being a submersible motor supplier for pump manufacturers to being a pumping systems supplier for distributors. Additionally, the Company’s revenues have grown to $965 million in 2013 with 37 percent of those revenues coming from developing region international markets. Under Mr. Trumbull’s leadership, the Company’s market capitalization has increased from around $520 million to about $1.9 billion.
Gregg C. Sengstack, 55 years old, first joined Franklin Electric in 1988 and has been President and Chief Operating Officer since 2011. He had previously been Senior Vice President and President, Franklin Fueling Systems and International Water Group and has held numerous positions in the Company’s Finance organization before becoming Chief Financial Officer in 1999. Mr. Sengstack is a member of the Board of Directors of Woodward Inc. (NYSE:WWD), a diversified manufacturer and service provider in the global aerospace and energy control markets.
Mr. Sengstack holds a bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University and masters in business administration from the University of Chicago.
David M. Wathen, Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee of the Franklin Electric Board of Directors commented on behalf of the Board:
“The Board of Directors has planned this transition for several years and we have the upmost confidence that Gregg is prepared to lead Franklin Electric. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Scott for all of his many accomplishments as the Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Electric over the past eleven years.”
Mr. Trumbull further noted:
“Gregg is a strong leader and excellent strategist. He has been a critical part of Franklin Electric’s success over the past 25 years and we are very confident he will lead the Company to even greater levels of growth and profitability in the future.”
Franklin Electric is a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and automotive fuels. Recognized as a technical leader in its specialties, Franklin Electric serves customers around the world in residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal, and fueling applications.
Latest Winners of VIP Installation Showcase and VIP Drawing Selected; Contractors Receive Spots on All-Expenses-Paid Nashville Experience Trip Lochinvar is announcing the January winners in its VIP Contractor Program. Mack Shwert of Winters Company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was named the latest winner of the VIP Installation Showcase, and Nick Kuiken of Reiner Group, Inc Read more
Latest Winners of VIP Installation Showcase and VIP Drawing Selected;
Contractors Receive Spots on All-Expenses-Paid Nashville Experience Trip
Lochinvar is announcing the January winners in its VIP Contractor Program. Mack Shwert of Winters Company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was named the latest winner of the VIP Installation Showcase, and Nick Kuiken of Reiner Group, Inc. in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, was selected in the monthly drawing. Both winners solidified their spots on Lochinvar’s Nashville Experience trip this June, which includes an all-expenses-paid trip for two and tickets to the world’s largest country music festival.
An Impressive Installation
Shwert’s entry in the VIP Installation Showcase, which is housed on Lochinvar’s Facebook page as well as on www.knightheatingboiler.com, highlighted the installation of a five-zone heating system that included a 199,000 Btu/hr Wall Mount KNIGHT® Heating Boiler and a 40-gallon Squire® Indirect Water Heater. After receiving the highest number of votes for the month, his installation also earned the approval of the judges.
“I’m thrilled to be a winner in the VIP Installation Showcase,” said Shwert. “We take great pride in delivering exceptional work to our customers and it’s nice to be recognized for this job.”
Through April, VIPs can upload a photo and brief description of any qualified boiler or boiler/Squire combination installation for a chance to be named the monthly winner of the VIP Installation Showcase. Once an entry has been submitted, it is featured in a gallery where Facebook users can vote for their favorite installation. Those not engaged with social media can enter and vote on www.knightheatingboiler.com. The top three entries with the most votes each
month are selected as finalists, and a panel of Lochinvar judges chooses the monthly winner. New and repeat entries can be submitted each month for additional chances to win.
Rewards for Registrations
In addition to Shwert, Kuiken was also named a winner in the VIP Contractor Program for January. His product registration card was randomly selected in the monthly drawing, earning Kuiken the Nashville Experience for himself and a guest.
“I’m really looking forward to visiting Lochinvar’s world headquarters and being part of the Nashville Experience with the other VIP Contractors this summer,” said Kuiken.
In addition to each registration offering a chance to win the Nashville Experience, registrations of the high-efficiency KNIGHT® Boiler, Solution™ Boiler and Cadet™ Boiler also earn a $25 Visa® Reward Card[1], while every registered Squire® Indirect Water Heater earns a $10 reward card.
For more information about the VIP Contractor Program, visit knightheatingboiler.com.
Lochinvar, LLC is a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency water heaters, boilers, pool heaters and storage tanks. Based in Lebanon, TN with facilities in Chicago, Detroit, Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix, Pompano Beach and Dallas, Lochinvar stocks all products in all locations. For more information about Lochinvar, contact: Lochinvar, LLC, 300 Maddox Simpson Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37090; Phone: (615) 889-8900; Fax: (615) 547-1000; www.Lochinvar.com.
The Boys and Girls Club of Broward County gives children hands-on experience in robotics through its Robotics Exploratory Program with $19,400 from the Bosch Community Fund (BCF) Grant of $15,000 to the Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering and Computer Science’s Engineering Scholars Program (ESP) to provide up to 150 high school students with classes Read more
- The Boys and Girls Club of Broward County gives children hands-on experience in robotics through its Robotics Exploratory Program with $19,400 from the Bosch Community Fund (BCF)
- Grant of $15,000 to the Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering and Computer Science’s Engineering Scholars Program (ESP) to provide up to 150 high school students with classes in engineering and computer science
- Miami Dade College North Campus will expand its robotics summer camp with a $15,600 BCF grant
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – FHP Manufacturing – a Bosch Group presented grants from the Bosch Community Fund (BCF) today totaling $50,000 to three local organizations that are supporting children as they learn more about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-related subjects. Local organizations submitted applications for the grants and the recipients were selected by an eight- member team of Bosch Thermotechnology associates.
“Bosch is very excited to partner with the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, Florida Atlantic University and Miami-Dade College North Campus, because they are taking active steps in helping young people understand that science, technology, engineering and math can not only be fun topics to learn, they can lead to rewarding careers with good-paying salaries,” said Jerry Smith, vice president of manufacturing at Bosch’s FHP Manufacturing plant.
Smith said that these organizations and the important work they do will help close the growing gap in the U.S., where STEM-related careers are projected to grow, but there are not enough students expressing an interest in pursuing them:
“Between 2008 and 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce predicts there will be 17 percent growth in STEM-related employment as compared to less than 10 percent in other areas,” Smith said. “In a recent survey by Junior Achievement, only 30 percent of teenage boys polled – and even fewer teenage girls – 16 percent – expressed interest in STEM fields. In addition, minority groups continue to be underrepresented.”
Smith also noted that “of the 32 percent of the students taking the ACT who said they were interested in pursuing these fields, only about half demonstrated proficiency in these subjects. Clearly, there is a need to address these gaps, and we must do so with children at a very young age and continue to nurture their interest and talents throughout the educational process.”
“The quality and creativity of the submissions for grants was excellent, and it was challenging to narrow the field to the three that were selected,” Smith said.
Awardees are:
- The Boys and Girls Club of Broward County: Grant of $19,400 to support
the Boys and Girls Club’s Robotics Exploratory Program. This grant will provide at-risk youth, ages 10 to 14 years old, with an engaging, hands-on STEM program that explores robotics at the beginner level. Club members, who attend Title I schools (schools that receive federal funding from the Department of Education because the majority of students are from low- income backgrounds) in Broward County, will be encouraged to participate in the program, which runs from Jan. 11, 2014, to Dec. 20, 2014.
- Florida Atlantic University: The $15,000 grant supports the FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science’s ESP, a dual-enrollment program in engineering and computer science for high school students in Broward and Palm Beach counties. The summer program takes place on the FAU Boca Raton campus and engages students in challenging educational STEM activities that are currently not available in high school. The program enables students to explore engineering and computer science as future career choices.
- Miami Dade College North Campus: The $15,600 grant will support the establishment of a robotics initiative at Miami Dade College North Campus. This initiative will include developing a classroom curriculum for robotics courses, expanding an existing robotics summer camp for high school students, pairing the Robotics Summer Camp with other STEM courses offered to high school students through dual enrollment, and blending the robotics initiative with other STEM courses across campuses.
About the Bosch Community Fund:
The Bosch Community Fund, a U.S.-based foundation established in September 2011, awards up to $3 million annually in grants to various 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions. The BCF focuses primarily on the enrichment of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and the advancement of environmental sustainability initiatives.
About Bosch:
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to preliminary figures, its roughly 281,000 associates generated sales of 46.4 billion euros ($61.6 billion) in 2013*. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2013, Bosch applied for some 5,000 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is “Invented for life.” Additional information on the global organization is available online at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, and http://twitter.com/BoschPresse.