Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor

John Aykroyd to executive vice president, business development, North America.

Sloan Valve Co. announces promotion of John Aykroyd

March 4, 2016

Commercial plumbing manufacturer Sloan recently announced the promotion of industry veteran John Aykroyd to executive vice president, business development, North America.

Webstone President Michael Reck died on December 24, 2015.

Obituary: Michael Reck, president of Webstone Co.

Until a suitable replacement is appointed, Webstone will continue operation by its senior management team.

February 25, 2016

Webstone President Michael Reck died on December 24, 2015.

WaterFurnace International President and CEO Tom Huntington recently passed away after a battle with cancer.

WaterFurnace President and CEO Huntington dies

February 11, 2016

Before joining WaterFurnace in May 2009, Tom Huntington had a distinguished career in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) business.

2016 AHR Expo

John McNally

February 4, 2016

The 2016 AHR Expo was held from Jan. 30-Feb.2, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Ted Hamilton, who is being promoted to executive vice president, Plumbing Marketing and Business Development, has worked at Elkay for 24 years.

Elkay names executive vice president of domestic plumbing products group

February 3, 2016

Elkay Manufacturing has promoted Elkay executives Ted Hamilton and Mark Whittington into newly created executive vice president leadership positions.

PHCC launches online job service

February 3, 2016

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association announces the launch of its interactive job board, the PHCC Career Center.

A new video on Charlotte Pipe’s YouTube channel shows a sound test of various DWV plumbing systems.

Charlotte Pipe video captures sound test of DWV plumbing systems

January 29, 2016

Materials tested are cast iron soil pipe, solid wall PVC and foam core PVC.

General Pipe Cleaners awarded manufacturers rep Ford Williams the Bob Gelman Lifetime Achievement award Jan. 20

Manufacturers rep Ford Williams receives Bob Gelman Lifetime Achievement Award

January 22, 2016

General Pipe Cleaners awarded manufacturers rep Ford Williams the Bob Gelman Lifetime Achievement award Jan. 20 during the International Builders Show in Las Vegas.

Jack Johnston to remain chief executive officer of wholesale distributor Winsupply.

Winsupply names Gordon president

Plumbing wholesale distributor Winsupply announced Roland Gordon has been named president of the company.

January 22, 2016

Jack Johnston to remain chief executive officer of wholesale distributor Winsupply.

Michael Werner steps down as president/CEO of Danze and Gerber effective immediately.

Michael Werner steps down as president/CEO of Danze and Gerber Plumbing Fixtures

Michael Werner has stepped down from his role as president and CEO of Globe Union Group Inc., including its Gerber and Danze businesses, effective immediately.

January 15, 2016

Keith Yurko to assume leadership duties of bath and kitchen manufacturer Danze and Gerber.