Wolseley’s CEO Chip Hornsby has quit his position from the heating and plumbing supply giant, ending a three-year tenure that saw shares of the company slump 75 percent.

For the third year in a row Bradford White Water Heaters has been named the tank type water heater most purchased and recommended by contractors, according to an independent industry study conducted by Clear Seas Research.

Taco Inc’s FloPro Desginer software now has a dedicated technical support team available to members via e-mail and over the phone.

Swiss-Dex USA Corp., a leading European radiant heating and cooling manufacturer, is now distributing its radiant ceiling products in the United States.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Crane Plumbing announced a voluntary recall of about 5,500 Crane whirlpool bathtubs - the drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather’s hair in the openings, causing the bather’s head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.

The Pilar pull-down kitchen facuet with Touch₂O and DIAMOND Seal Technology by Delta has been named a Favorite Product in the 2009 People's Choice Stevie Awards.

Mechanical contractors can now earn certification, and receive ongoing training and lead generation through Grand Hall.

Though it's relatively new to the American marketplace, Quick Drain USA has won design awards and accolades.

Two of Brizo’s latest faucet designs were winners in the 2009 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) competition. The Belo Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet received a Platinum ADEX Award and the Tresa Bath Collection received a Silver Award.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History recently acquired 56 cubic feet of records from Bobcat Co., manufacturer of compact construction and agricultural equipment.