An online promotion will award a custom-built IRWIN® VISE-GRIP® chopper to the consumer with the best story.

Affiliated Distributors (A-D), now based in Wayne, PA, announced that the AMAROK Drywall Cooperative located in Chandler, AZ, has joined A-D as a member and it has become a new A-D Division.

Lochinvar Corp. has been recognized by the Department of Defense as one of the best employers for National Guard and Reserve soldiers.

Rheem Heating and Cooling Division introduced an educational pamphlet designed to help homeowners better understand the benefits of R-410A refrigerant and the Clean Air Act that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2010.

A. O. Smith Corp. recently presented its highest safety honor, the Lloyd B. Smith President's Safety Award, to the 1,200 employees of its Water Products Co. plant in Johnson City, Tenn.

These contractors surpassed hundreds of others across the country in sales, support and overall dedication to Rheem and Ruud.

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Tier III status is given to a limited number of companies that have comprehensive programs in place to secure their facilities and supply chain from terrorists, smuggling and narcotics.

New hires and promotions in the plumbing and heating manufacturer and distributor industry.

The new purchasing feature eliminates the need to check shipments and tracking numbers by phone.

Spears Manufacturing Co. has acquired the assets of Coastline Plastics LLC, an affiliate of the Victaulic Co. Coastline Plastics manufactures CPVC pipe for fire protection, plumbing and industrial market applications.