Julien’s new theme for 2007 addresses the “human” side of its business.

The Complete Solution eliminates the need to specify separate model numbers for the toilet tank, bowl and seat when ordering a Kohler toilet.

George Morlan Plumbing opened its Northwest Portland Design Center doors to fans of KPAM for “Bobapalooza.”

Leonard Valve Co. appointed Peter Gobis III as national sales manager, responsible for all sales in the United States and Canada. He was previously employed as sales manager for

Tankless water heater manufacturer Rinnai Corp. posted a billboard on California’s 405 freeway displaying the millions of dollars wasted in California each day by homes and businesses heating their water with inefficient water tanks.

Software provider Estimation has been acquired by Maxwell Systems, a provider of construction business management software solutions.

Falling lumber and structural panel prices have led to the recent decision to close an additional 24 branches of Stock Building Supply, primarily in the Midwest.

Wolseley announced that Wolseley Canada (Burlington, Ont.) was integrated into Newport News, Va.-based Ferguson.

Economy Plumbing Supply, Indianapolis, hosted a party at its headquarters to celebrate 75 years of business.

The company’s Residential Boiler Product Van will tour the U.S. and educate the industry on high-efficiency hydronic heating products.