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RectorSeal, a leading manufacturer of quality HVAC/R and plumbing tools and accessories, has announced a sales territory expansion for manufacturing representatives EDOS and United Components.

EDOS currently represents RectorSeal in the New England and Northeast markets primarily through the plumbing division. Those roles and responsibilities will be expanded to encompass RectorSeal’s HVAC division. United Components currently represents RectorSeal in the Mid-Atlantic region and will also expand into the Northeast HVAC market. The Northeast territory comprises New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.

Since 1975, EDOS has conducted business with the same fundamental guiding principles upon which EDOs founded the family-owned and operated business. The company name continues to pay tribute to the founder’s name. Moreover, it reflects a continuing promise to its customers: Exceptional, Dependable, Outstanding Service.

United Components, Inc. was established in 1984 by Steve Mironenko Sr., and the company now covers over 15 states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The professional sales team specializes in new product introductions, sales training, merchandising, and providing profitable product solutions to customers.

“Both ED OS and United Components demonstrate a high level of professionalism and a legacy of serving customers that reflect the same values as RectorSeal,” said Jeff Underwood, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing at RectorSeal. “By expanding their sales territories, we look forward to providing our customers with the best representatives and the best HVAC products.”

Since 1937, RectorSeal has offered products that have built a steadily growing and loyal following among contractors due to differentiated and proven product performance. Further, the company is often the first to tackle and solve challenges professional trade contractors face. In 2015, RectorSeal became part of CSW Industrials, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSWI), and it now plays a leading role in CSWI’s Contractor Solutions segment.

RectorSeal LLC, a leading manufacturer of quality HVAC/R and plumbing products, announces new territory coverage for several manufacturer’s representative companies.  The changes support RectorSeal’s vision to provide a single, industry-leading customer experience with a unified factory direct and manufacturer representative support function.

The following manufacturer’s representative coverages are effective immediately.

• Pacific Product Sales (PPS) will support the complete offering of RectorSeal and Shoemaker product lines in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. PPS has been supporting the HVAC/R industry in the Pacific Northwest since 1987. PPS recently merged with Cascade Sales, Inc., and together provide deep expertise in air movement, ductless, and HVAC/R representation.
• MJM Associates, Inc. coverage will include Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming for the full line of RectorSeal and Shoemaker products. The company represents superior manufacturers to the HVAC/R and Plumbing industries and offers sales support, product training, application assistance, and technical support to wholesale distributors, engineers, and contractors.
• Wright Sales Company will cover Hawaii, Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and El Paso, TX, offering the full line of RectorSeal and Shoemaker products. Since 1991, the company has emphasized a pull-through approach to the marketing and selling of HVAC/R products. With a focus on product training, the company enjoys long-term relationships with customers and manufacturers through digital marketing and thorough communication.

“I believe that these changes reflect the core values of RectorSeal,” said Ryan Spadero, Vice President of Sales at RectorSeal. “We are always ready to do the hard work to earn our customer’s loyalty,” said Ryan Spadaro, RectorSeal Vice President of Sales. “With the continued support of our manufacturer representatives, we strive to provide the highest levels of customer service, support, and innovation.”

Since 1937, RectorSeal has offered products that have built a steadily growing and loyal following among contractors due to differentiated and proven product performance. Further, the company is often the first to tackle and solve challenges professional trade contractors face. In 2015, RectorSeal became part of CSW Industrials, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSWI), and it now plays a leading role in CSWI’s Contractor Solutions segment.

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Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) has announced that its Little Giant brand has expanded their sump pump lineup to better equip professional plumbers and installers.

The new products include:

• BSP33 Series (1/3 hp) and BSP50 Series (1/2 hp) and 5.5 ASPA Series (1/4 hp) builder grade sump pumps
• BSC33 Series (1/3 hp) and BSC50 Series (1/2 hp) sump/effluent pumps
• BSWC50 Series (1/2 hp) sewage pump
• SPBS 1-HF Series battery backup system

“With an 80-year history, Little Giant is a brand that homeowners and installers know and trust to solve pumping challenges,” said Wayne Neault, Business Unit Director, Residential and Specialty Solutions. “This product expansion allows installers to not only provide homeowners with this level of confidence at more price points, but it also helps plumbing professionals streamline ordering from a proven brand.”

All products also feature Little Giant’s proven durable construction and feature a two-year warranty.

Information on the expanded product lineup is available at www.littlegiant.com/products/sump–effluent-pumps–systems/

Irving, Texas and Springfield, Ill. — The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will advance the benefits that both organizations provide to the geothermal exchange industry.  David Fink, president, PPI and Jeff Hammond, executive director IGSHPA, made the joint announcement virtually from their respective headquarters.

The purpose of the geothermal heat pump industry is to promote a sustainable and decarbonized future across the globe through the adoption of geothermal as the cleanest, most efficient heating and cooling technology.

Established in 1950, PPI is the non-profit North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry and its members through research, education, technical expertise, and advocacy.  Founded in 1987, IGSHPA is a non-profit, member-driven organization established to advance ground source heat pump (GSHP) technology on local, state, national, and international levels.

“For more than 70 years, PPI and our members have focused on the development of plastic pipes and fittings which are the vital connection to the earth and bodies of water for geothermal exchange systems,” Fink stated.  “We have always sought ways to work with other like-minded groups to amplify the benefits to the industry.  Our work with IGSHPA has been highly rewarding, and we are looking forward to doing even more.”

“This is a very exciting time in the ground source heat pump industry,” said Hammond. “In 2020, IGSHPA became an independent non-profit, no longer part of Oklahoma State University.  We see utilities, building owners, governments, and many others recognizing that ground source (geothermal) systems are the best technical solution for reducing energy costs and carbon emissions for heating and cooling buildings.  The geothermal industry needs sound technical leadership and guidance and IGSHPA is striving to meet those needs.  The collaboration with PPI couldn’t have come at a better time.”

One of the key components of the MOU is technical development, where PPI and IGSHPA agree to foster technical cooperation by providing opportunities to participate in and comment on proposed standards, guidelines, policies, and position statements on technical subjects, encouraging members in each organization to collaborate on technical committees and task forces, and establishing liaison representatives to key technical committees.

Recognizing the important role that research plays in accelerating the transformation to a more sustainable built environment, PPI and IGSHPA also agree to identify and collaborate in the development of projects related to the design and construction of efficient and long-lasting piping systems for geothermal applications.  They will also promote research in areas where results will add to the body of knowledge in conservating natural resources, increasing energy efficiencies and sustainability.

“PPI has enjoyed a close relationship with IGSHPA for a number of years,” stated Lance MacNevin, P. Eng., director of engineering for PPI’s Building & Construction Division (BCD).  “IGSHPA’s scope of work related to geothermal exchange systems is very much in line with PPI’s scope of work.  Since becoming a member of IGSHPA in 2008, I have benefitted from the resources made available to their members and have seen how PPI’s input specifically related to plastic piping materials can assist IGSHPA members.  Several PPI member firms are also members of IGSHPA.”

Part of PPI’s mission is to educate the geothermal industry about correct usage of plastic piping materials HDPE, PEX, PE-RT, and PP.  “It is important that geothermal engineers have access to accurate information about these pipe materials. There are ideal applications for each of these materials, when utilized correctly,” MacNevin said.  “The MOU with IGSHPA will help to accelerate our goal to deliver accurate and thorough information about these systems, so that the best pipe material can be selected for each application.”

MacNevin said that within his division, the Geothermal Steering Committee focuses on specific industry-related issues.  “This group is dedicated just to the geothermal industry that includes helping to update standards and codes.  Plus, it publishes documents about the use of plastic piping systems for geothermal applications, and serves as a technical resource for geothermal system designers, with regards to plastic piping technologies.”

Other areas addressed in the MOU include advocacy and publications.  In addition to the recent MOU, each organization maintains official membership in the other.

“This Memorandum is certainly very exciting,” MacNevin said.  “It clearly defines our goals, outlines the initiatives, and sums up the strong support structure of why and how we have forged this agreement.  The collaborative work of IGSHPA and PPI members, based on their years of experience and knowledge, is intended to benefit the geothermal community and, ultimately, the public.”

“The wealth of knowledge contained in both of our organizations is second to none,” Hammond said.  “So, we are looking forward to expanding our relationship with PPI to help increase the technical knowledge of the industry.”.

Additional information can be found at https://plasticpipe.org/buildingconstruction or at www.IGSHPA.org/