Wolseley announced that it will be closing about 74 additional Ferguson locations in the second half of its fiscal year.

 An orthopedic surgeon for the United States Navy was honored for using an Irwin VISE-GRIP to perform spinal surgery during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Under the 60-month leasing agreement, an appliance leasing firm would own the customer’s Rinnai unit and would pay all installation and maintenance costs, while the homeowner pays a low monthly fee for the duration of the contract.

The distribution giant noted that Ferguson continues to outperform the market and benefit from its business diversification. 

Wolseley, Reading, UK, parent of Newport News, VA-based Ferguson, announced it is in the process of disposing of or exiting its U.S. Materials Building business, Stock Building Supply, by August 1, 2009.

The certification board of the American Society for Quality announced that Webstone employee James Worth completed the requirements to be named an ASQ-Certified Quality Engineer.

Webstone Co. Inc. has appointed Grant Dow to Western Regional Sales Manager.

Mestek Inc. appointed John Looes as Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager for distributor products.

Cifial Tech will provide customizable educational programs for reps, showroom sales pros and plumbers to explore the technical aspects of installing Cifial products.

The purchase will include transition of REHAU’s existing fittings inventory and associated certifications, as well as the licensing of the technology, to Sioux Chief.