Rheem Mfg. Co. announced its sponsorship of the Richard Childress Racing No. 29 car for the 36-race NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season.

Sonia America completed expansion of its U.S. sales and distribution facility in Sunrise, Fla.

Mueller Industries has acquired the outstanding stock of Extruded Metals Inc., based in Belding, Mich.

Mansfield Plumbing Products completed an asset sale of its brass fitting business to Prier Products Inc.

American Standard Cos. sold a small part of its global bath and kitchen business for $165 million.

John Barba, a well-known hydronics/radiant trainer, joined Taco Inc. today as the company’s residential products training director.

Masco Corp. named Keith Allman president of its Delta Faucet Co. division, effective April 9. Allman joined Masco in 1998 as vice president of manufacturing for the company's Merillat Industries.

Jacuzzi has named Thomas Koos president and CEO, replacing Al Marini, who is joining Rexnord Corp.

The Home Depot Inc. hasn’t reached any decisions to sell HD Supply, but it is rolling out additional retail marketing plans and store expansions.

Danfoss is hosting its fourth EnVisioneering Symposium April 17 focusing on fiscally attractive solutions as well as emerging energy markets and the cost of raw materials.