Grainger announced plans to enhance service to Pittsburgh-area customers by investing in its local operations.

Working in conjunction with Ferguson Enterprises of Wausau, Wis., bath fixtures manufacturer Lasco Bathware donated two products from its FreedomLine series to the Chairs & Cares Model Accessible House.

Rinnai Corp. recently reached agreement with Hall of Fame baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. on a three-year endorsement agreement to promote the benefits of Rinnai’s tankless water heating products.

Matco-Norca announced that Lynn A. McVay, formerly of Watts Water Technologies, has joined the company as its new president. McVay had been with Watts since 2003 and was most

Solar thermal water heater manufacturer Apricus was featured on the Jan. 6, 2008, broadcast of ABC’s home remodeling show, 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.'

The Moso Bamboo Vessel by Stone Forest was the recipient of the Best of Year Award for 2007 by Interior Design Magazine.

The Equipment Design Award from the National Ground Water Association was awarded for the Grundfos SmartFlo SQ and SQE pump systems.

Julien's Dealers of Distinction program is a value-added initiative in which Julien invests in showrooms.

Peerless Pump Co. will acquire Flometrico (Burlington, Ontario). Peerless has had a successful relationship with the wholesale pump manufacturer for more than 50 years.

On Feb. 6, stars of TLC’s “American Chopper” - Paul Teutul Jr., Mikey Teutul and Paul Teutul Sr., of Orange County Choppers - presented  a custom-made motorcycle to Viega CEO Dan Schmierer.