Rheem Canada consolidated
the physical operations of its three business units into a single headquarters and distribution
center in Brampton, Ontario, a Toronto suburb.
Lithium-Ion
technology represents a new generation of cordless hand-held power tools
powered by battery packs capable of producing an average discharge current
greater than or equal to approximately 20 amps.
Wolseley’s CEO Chip Hornsby has
quit his position from the heating and plumbing supply giant, ending a
three-year tenure that saw shares of the company slump 75 percent.
For the third year in a row Bradford White Water Heaters has
been named the tank type water heater most purchased and recommended by
contractors, according to an independent industry study conducted by Clear Seas
Research.
Swiss-Dex USA Corp., a
leading European radiant heating and cooling manufacturer, is now distributing
its radiant ceiling products in the United States.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Crane Plumbing announced a voluntary recall of about 5,500 Crane whirlpool bathtubs - the drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather’s hair in the openings, causing the bather’s head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.