Brizo's Pascal Culinary Faucet received the 2006 GOOD DESIGN Award.

Lochinvar has released its 2007 training dates for Lochinvar University. It also opened a new distribution warehouse in Florida.

Sloan Valve Co. and C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co. have partnered to supply the Chicago Center for Green Technology water-efficient plumbing fixtures and installation labor.

Viega broke ground at a ceremony in McPherson, Kan., March 14 to officially begin construction of its new 439,000-square-foot production, logistics and office complex.

Johnson Controls Inc. is expanding its business direction to the areas of designing, installing and servicing renewable sources or energy.

Kohler Co. will open another retail store in the Abt Design Center, Glenview, Ill., later this summer, and also will house a separate site for Canac, Kohler’s cabinet line.

Aalberts Industries has reached agreement with parent company Tomkins Industries to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Lasco Fittings.

The Geberit Group announced a North American partnership with Duravit, a leading European manufacturer of bathroom products, to develop a North American concealed installation system and wall-hung toilet market.

J-M Manufacturing Co. and PW Eagle, makers of plastic pipe, fittings and tubing products, have signed a merger agreement.

Jacuzzi Brands, maker of bathtubs and plumbing products, has named Thomas Koos president and CEO. Koos replaces Al Marini, who is leaving Jacuzzi to join Rexnord Corp., the company