In September 2016, Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. in Fort Lauderdale contributed a 5 ton Inverter Ducted Split System Condensing Unit and Air Handler to the HVAC laboratory at Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek campus. With the encouragement of Ft. Lauderdale Site Manager Brian Murphy, Bosch Technical Service Associate Omar Mcintosh and Warranty Administrator Maryna Kamkova helped Read more
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In September 2016, Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. in Fort Lauderdale contributed a 5 ton Inverter Ducted Split System Condensing Unit and Air Handler to the HVAC laboratory at Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek campus. With the encouragement of Ft. Lauderdale Site Manager Brian Murphy, Bosch Technical Service Associate Omar Mcintosh and Warranty Administrator Maryna Kamkova helped arrange shipment and installation of the units with ATC’s HVACR Educator Brian Youngblood and Assistant Principal John Felser.
State-of-the-art IDS system heat pump is a great resource for the lab
According to Brian Youngblood, Certified Master HVACR Educator (CMHE) at the Coconut Creek Campus, the IDS Air Handler and Condensing Section will be used for training HVAC students in the Florida DOE Architecture and Construction Career Cluster program “Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology (8723000).”
“We currently have 36 full time adult students and 5 dual enrolled part time high school students (from outside schools) in the morning class and 2 part time Magnet high school students (from our high school) in the afternoon class. Our 2 afternoon Magnet High School senior students have just completed the installation of the equipment on a rolling/portable trainer, and they are currently building ductwork. This system will be a great tool in our classroom for training future HVAC/R technicians, especially in this system’s modern electronic control systems.”
Brian Murphy, site manager for Bosch Ft. Lauderdale facility, remarked “We are delighted to provide a modern system to Atlantic Technical College. Students of today will be installing and maintaining the HVAC systems of tomorrow.”
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
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.
Company Heralds the Coming of the “Refreshing Revolution” TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.1 billion in annual sales, announced today that it is launching a new brand advertising campaign to support its popular line of Washlet bidet seats. The new strategy challenges the status quo in U.S. bathroom habits and personal Read more
Company Heralds the Coming of the “Refreshing Revolution”
TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.1 billion in annual sales, announced today that it is launching a new brand advertising campaign to support its popular line of Washlet bidet seats. The new strategy challenges the status quo in U.S. bathroom habits and personal hygiene by urging consumers to “redefine clean” and join the “Refreshing Revolution,” by cleansing with water after a bathroom break by using a TOTO Washlet. “TOTO has sold more than 40 million Washlets globally, creating millions of brand advocates around the world,” said Bill Strang, President of Operations and eCommerce. “Our new advertising strategy builds on that rich foundation coupled with American society’s obsession with cleanliness and hygiene to motivate U.S. consumers to make the switch from outdated, ineffective bathroom habits to this modern, innovative approach to personal cleanliness.” Developed in conjunction with the Wray Ward Agency of Charlotte, NC, TOTO kicks off its new U.S. advertising campaign with a 30-second television spot that will air in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York during the months of December and January. The new TV commercial will be broadcast on cable networks, including CNBC, HGTV, Bravo, and the Travel Channel. TOTO is also supporting its new campaign with digital advertising, public relations, social media, and a Washlet microsite.
The new campaign’s television, digital, and social media ads highlight the myriad ways that TOTO’s Washlet bidet seat improves people’s lives—making personal cleansing easy by introducing the purity of water to the power of innovation for a just showered feeling. With a Washlet, consumers may redefine what it means to be clean after a bathroom break and enjoy a new kind of personal cleanliness that is better for them and better for the environment (less toilet tissue). Smarter, simpler, and cleaner, the sophisticated Washlet bidet seat may be installed on nearly any existing toilet. TOTO invites consumers to follow #Washlet on social media to see what can happen when obsolete bathroom habits are thrown out the window and Washlet bidet seats become the new normal for personal cleanliness in the U.S. If consumers wish to share their personal insights and experiences as they redefine clean and join the Refreshing Revolution, TOTO will repost the most inspirational with credit when @TOTOUSA and #Washlet are tagged. TOTO’s new Washlet television commercial may be found at www.Washlet.com and on its YouTube Channel.
About TOTO
TOTO USA is headquarters for the Americas Division of the TOTO Global Group, which was established in 1917 with the founding of TOTO, Ltd., in Kitakyushu, Japan. TOTO is the world’s largest manufacturer of bathroom fixtures and fittings with $5.1 billion dollars in annual sales. For nearly 100 years, TOTO has been the recognized leader in performance innovation and design with products that enhance the luxury bathroom experience. Today, the company maintains 25,700 employees in 69 offices around the world and owns manufacturing facilities in Japan, Mexico, the USA, China and Europe with an affiliated network of more than 80 production facilities worldwide.With over 1,500 engineers on staff and three centers devoted to research and development, TOTO is dedicated to engineering products that respect the environment while meeting people’s needs for comfort, beauty and performance. TOTO’s corporate philosophy – People-First Innovation – is the guiding principle for all the company’s processes, from engineering and design to manufacturing and sales. Consumers enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing they purchased a brand that innovates to improve people’s quality of life. Winner of numerous domestic and international awards and recognitions, TOTO is the only plumbing manufacturer honored as Water Efficiency Leader by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The company continues to raise industry standards and consumer expectations as to what is possible in the bathroom, as TOTO believes a high-quality bathroom is an experience and an everyday luxury people value and appreciate.