Toto USA announced that its EcoPower faucet received the 2004 Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design.

A.R.E. Inc. announced that its LSII Series hard tonneau cover received the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Light Truck Accessories Award.

Selkirk Canada appointed Mike Hladysh to director of engineering, and Jim Vargyas to director of logistics.

Aligo Inc., a provider of mobile field force software solutions, appointed Emerick M. Woods as its chief executive officer, replacing Robert Smith.

Utility, manufacturer of chemicals for plumbing, HVAC and the janitorial/sanitary industry, hired Anthony Campisi to be national sales manager.

Orion Fittings hired Mike Potts as product development engineer.

Anderson Metals Corp. hired Jerry Mitchell as its national sales manager.

Basco hired John Mitchell as regional sales manager.

Lochinvar Corp. donated gifts food and money for needy Wilson County families over the holidays, and sponsored a fishing tournament for Habitat for Humanity.

Jacuzzi Brands, parent company of Jacuzzi, Eljer, Zurn and Wilkins, posted increased revenues for its bath and plumbing segments in 2004.