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LIXIL Americas Vice President of Marketing Communications Jeannette Long spoke at a special “Toast to Toilets” event at the United Nations in New York City Nov. 21. Long highlighted the products invented by American Standard which are supported via a sustainable global business model.
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Viega hosted 200 people during a National Manufacturing Day event at the company’s McPherson, Kan., campus. The event featured tours of manufacturing facilities, including Viega’s MegaPress production facility, a career fair and lunch.
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The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute elected its new officers during its annual meeting Nov. 13-15 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Ariz. Chris Drew (executive vice president of Lancaster, Pa.-based Burnham Holdings) was elected as AHRI’s new chairman. Chris Peel (president and COO of Rheem) was tabbed vice chairman; Ron Duncan (president of Magic Aire) was voted in as treasurer; and Doug Young (president and COO of Lennox International) is the immediate past president.
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Fluidmaster, a global toilet trim and repair parts manufacturer, presented a $25,000 check to Operation Rise and Conquer during the American Supply Association’s annual meeting in New York City.
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Dunkirk launched an online dealer portal, a resource to connect with dealer members and offer exclusive content. It also will provide access to marketing programs and strategies to assist them with growing revenues.
Movers & Shakers — January 2017
Jeannette Long of LIXIL Americas.
Chris Drew of the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute.
Private First Class Steven Baksis (second from right) spoke to attendees at NETWORK2016 in New York City where Fluidmaster and President Todd Talbot (far right) presented a check for $25,000 to Operation Rise and Conquer. Photo courtesy of Fluidmaster.
