The refinancing will increase the company's operating and financial flexibility and enable it to further invest in its brands.

The programmable thermostats constantly charge the backup AA batteries used to power the thermostat’s clock. This can cause the batteries to leak, resulting in a fire hazard.

This year’s HGTV Dream Home features four energy-efficient products from Rinnai.

Tour & Andersson announced its TA Hydronic College Spring 2011 schedule for “The Three Hydronic Conditions” seminar in a number of new cities in North America.

InSinkErator announced its continued support of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Educational Foundation’s “Invest in Your Future” annual giving campaign, which has a goal of raising $145,000 this year.

The promotion is valid for $750 in equipment or storage purchases made between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2011.

The recall involves Goulds, Red Jacket and Bell & Gossett pumps sold and installed between December 2009 and July 2010.

Mr. Steam, a division of Sussman-Automatic Corp., announced the promotion of the company’s senior vice president Michael Pinkus to president.

Ferguson recently acquired Summit Pipe and Supply Co. in an asset transaction completed Dec. 31, 2010.

Union workers at Kohler Co. have approved a new contract against the recommendation of their leaders.