REHAU was named an authorized reseller of Mc4 software, a heating system design program with graphical input and AutoCad capability.

NIBCO opened its new 80,000-square-foot facility in Franklin, Ohio.

Masco reported a big loss for its fourth quarter and will cut 8,000 U.S. jobs as a result of the steep decline in the nation’s housing market.

JB Industries, Aurora, Ill., announced its exclusive partnership with Germany-based Rothenberger.

Affiliates of Apollo Management completed the acquisition of Jacuzzi Brands in early February. Stock-holders approved the merger on Jan. 25.

Germany-based Bosch recently bought Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based FHP Mfg. Co., a manufacturer of electric geothermal heat pumps, to strengthen Bosch’s thermotechnology division.

American Standard announced last month that the $11 billion toilets-to-brakes conglomerate dating back to the 19th century would sell its well-known bath-and-kitchen division, spin off its vehicle controls group and rename itself Trane after the flagship brand name of the one business it will keep.

“Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Opoly,” a board game that mimics the famous Monopoly board game, is the latest fundraiser from the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Auxiliary.

Jacuzzi Brands announced that it has reached an agreement in principle to settle four class-action stockholder lawsuits, which were filed just days after the company announced a proposed merger with an Apollo Management subsidiary last fall.

Kohler Co. will open another retail store in the Chicago suburbs later this summer.