These contractors surpassed hundreds of others across the country in sales, support and overall dedication to Rheem and Ruud.

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Tier III status is given to a limited number of companies that have comprehensive programs in place to secure their facilities and supply chain from terrorists, smuggling and narcotics.

New hires and promotions in the plumbing and heating manufacturer and distributor industry.

The new purchasing feature eliminates the need to check shipments and tracking numbers by phone.

Spears Manufacturing Co. has acquired the assets of Coastline Plastics LLC, an affiliate of the Victaulic Co. Coastline Plastics manufactures CPVC pipe for fire protection, plumbing and industrial market applications.

Mueller Steam Specialty announced its new custom fabrication department in St. Pauls, N.C., providing customers with quick, economical, custom-designed fabricated units.

Wholesale distributor Grainger announced plans to expand and enhance its operations throughout the Gulf region to better serve customers.

Wholesale distributor WinWholesale Inc. opened three Winnelson locations on the East Coast and in the southeast.

Distributor Multalloy moved its warehouse facilities to better serve customers in the Southwest and Western regions of the United States.

Ridgid announced Gregg Hall as the grand-prize winner of its 2008 “Press for Success” promotion, celebrating the recent launch of the RP 330 B pressing tool.