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Australian water-efficient toilet manufacturer, Caroma, announced that 20 of its more than 30 dual-flush toilets for the North American market have been certified to carry the EPA’s new WaterSense label.

Held June 21-22 at the Schaumburg, IL, Doubletree Hotel, the 2007 Technical Workshop of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) placed a strong emphasis on water conservation and the importance of its members to stay informed about codes and standards.

The two-day event drew a total of about 50 people from 19 member companies and 16 non-member companies.

MJSI, Inc., maker of the HydroWorks™ family of water-conserving plumbing products, has hired Robert Wysock as its sales manager.

Home Depot Inc. has agreed to sell its supply division to three private-equity firms in a roughly $10 billion deal, sources told Reuters News Agency today.

Heating manufacturer Triangle Tube opened its new training facility in Blackwood, N.J.

Emerson Appliance Solutions/White-Rodgers (St. Louis, Mo.) announced a price increase on OEM and replacement gas water heater controls, effective May 1, 2007.

Little Giant Pump Co., a provider of commercial and consumer water transfer solutions, has been renamed Franklin Electric–Water Transfer Systems.

Thermadyne Industries Inc., a maker of cutting and welding products, is launching its TurboTorch line of air-fuel and oxy-fuel products as a separate operating unit.

Cleveland-based Aetna Plastics Corp. recently acquired Pro-Fab Mfg. Inc., a division of Magnus Equipment of Willoughby, Ohio.

To help commemorate its 75th anniversary this year, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures is launching a national search for plumbing contracting firms who have reached or exceeded the same 75-year milestone.