Elkay Manufacturing announced that President and CEO Tim Jahnke, who has led the company since 2007, plans to retire from day-to-day leadership to concentrate on his role on Elkay's Board of Directors.

A. O. Smith — a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters, boilers and water treatment products — announced the beginning of its plans for integrating their most recent acquisition into its North American Water Treatment (NAWT) division.

LIXIL Americas announced two new positions that will drive brand-led growth and market share gains, the company said. Each leader will have full profit & loss responsibility as well as accountability for creating a seamless brand experience across all touchpoints in the consumer journey.

The Board of SWA and ASA deeply regret to inform you of the passing of one of ASA Past Presidents John McDonald (formally of Brock-McVey in Lexington KY).

His first project will be overseeing Kemper Water Control Systems‘ first U.S. installation at The Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska.

R. F. MacDonald now represents Northern California; Southwest Sales Reps now represents Arizona and Southern Nevada.

Bradford White Corp. announced the passing of its chairman A. Robert “Bob” Carnevale.

Aquatherm entered the Canadian market in 2009.

KAI underwent a corporate restructuring as parent company KAI Enterprises with four new subsidiaries — KAI Design, KAI Engineering, KAI Build and KAI 360 Construction Services — each with its own president.

Jomar Valve named Noah Dinger as VP of sales, John Keep as a marketing content specialist and Lauren Berenato as the new national specifications manager.