Ward Mfg. recently acquired the assets of Wisconsin Nipple and Fitting Corp. of Milwaukee.

Oatey Co. is introducing a Solvent Cement Program to support and guide plumbers in their usage of plastic pipe solvent cements.

On Feb. 7, A.O. Smith Water Products Co. announced the death of Terry Allen Bihun, vice president of business development and national accounts. He died Nov. 1, 2005, at age 64.

Gypsum supplier Hacker Industries Inc. recently announced a new series of comprehensive training seminars for licensed applicators that began in March.

Danfoss Inc. sold its Zone Control Panels (ZCPs) business to a private investment group represented by Robert Bean.

Pace Edwards received the Best New Product of the Year Award for its Full-Metal JackRabbit Retractable Truck Bed cover at the 2006 LTAA Spring SEMA show.

F.W. Webb Co. (Bedford, Mass.) announced a comprehensive, multiyear marketing partnership with the Boston Red Sox that recognizes the wholesaler as the team's official distributor of plumbing, heating, HVAC and pipe-valve-fittings supplies.

Bradford White announced the retirement of Anthony Maglione, who had been with the company since 1966, finishing his career as director of international sales. That position will be filled

Gypsum supplier Hacker Industries Inc. recently announced a new series of comprehensive training seminars for licensed applicators beginning in March 2006.

Moen recently introduced its Moen Certified Service Plumber program, a training and certification program that allows service plumbers to hone their installation techniques while also providing service tools to make their jobs easier and complete the job with professionalism.