T-DRILL recently announced that it is in compliance with the newly issued ASME B31.9-2004 regarding building services piping, the umbrella standard for most of the pressure piping installed in North America.

The Special Situations Fund L.P bought brass manufacturer Lee Brass in a 363-asset sale.

Eaton Corp. completed its purchase of the industrial filtration business of Hayward Industries.

Viega Inc. (USA) signed an agreement to acquire Vanguard Piping Systems and Midtec Inc. (McPherson, Kan.).

Toto USA will donate high-performance bathroom suites (toilet and lavatory) to seven New York and Vermont chapters of Habitat for Humanity

3M completed its acquisition of CUNO Inc. for $72 per share. CUNO designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive line of filtration products for the separation, clarification, and purification of fluids and gasses for uses in the healthcare, industrial, and drinking water markets.

Industry headliners

PricePoint is celebrating its 12th year providing software for small plumbing and HVACR contractors covering invoices, estimates, work orders, scheduling, proposals, customer history, accounts receivable, accounts payable and more.

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures announced the opening of its western distribution center in La Mirada, Calif.

Wirsbo announced its plans to add 43,500 square feet of office and manufacturing capaicty to its Apple Valey, Minn., headquarters.