Congratulations to Darren Jones, who best displayed how he builds his reputations with RIDGID tools and won the manufacturer’s contest.

Masco, which includes brands such as Behr paint, Delta faucet and KraftMaid cabinets, saw North American sales fall 19 percent, while international sales rose 6 percent.

Wolseley, Newport News, VA, announced its North American operating companies, including Ferguson and Stock Building Supply, have opened a combined showroom, one of three “Home Selections Showrooms” to be built in the U.S.

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures announced Warriner Smith Utilities Inc. (Nanuet, N.Y.) as its grand-prize winner for the “75 Years of Professional Performance” campaign, created as a gesture of gratitude to the entire plumbing trade.

Heat pumps could be the answer to today’s energy demands and soaring costs. What’s needed are the trained technicians that can install, service and maintain this equipment. 

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.