Issue: 9/04

Rubinetterie Utensilerie Bonomi S.R.L, the Italian brass valve manufacturer, is celebrating its U.S. subsidiary's 10th anniversary as a U.S. corporation. RuB, Inc. was established in 1995 by owner Silvio Bonomi and his two sons Luciano and Sandro. RuB sells direct to its customer base through a North American network of manufacturer's rep organizations and RuB regional sales managers.