Symmons Industries appointed Jeffrey Reilly as the company’s new president with direct responsibility for the marketing, sales, engineering and operations groups.

Despite the recent repeal of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing from the California Plumbing Code, Uponor will continue its efforts to fully reinstate PEX in the code.

American Standard Brands has acquired Safety Tubs, LLC, a privately held U.S. business specializing in the design and manufacturing of walk-in bathtubs.

Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products launched a re-designed GRINNELL Products Web site (www.grinnell.com).

Through August 31, 2010, Rinnai Corp. is offering a rebate of up to $1,000 on select boiler products to contractors and dealers.

Boiler and water heater manufacturer Triangle Tube now offers online product training registration. Registrants can select course locations and dates online, register and pay the tuition all in one transaction.

AERCO International’s new Web site, www.aerco.com, uses enhanced navigation tools and other features to make it easy for HVAC professionals to access information on AERCO’s high-efficiency boilers and water heaters, as well as technical materials on condensing technology.

Peerless Pump, a Grundfos company, raised $55,000 at its 11th annual charity golf tournament for Camp Riley.

Kitchen and bath plumbing manufacturer Danze was recently named a sponsor of The House Designers’ first-ever Energy Star-approved house plans.

Lee “Hackman” Breton recently retired after a 48-year career at tool manufacturer Lenox.