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New 70,000 sq. ft. building will add manufacturing space.

OUELLET GROUP ANNOUNCES EXPANSION Ouellet Group has announced the addition of a new building next to its plant in L’Islet, Québec.

The new 70,000 sq. ft. acquisition adjacent to Ouellet is expected to increase manufacturing space well over 50%.

Specializing in air conditioning, electric, gas and oil heating, the company employs over 500 and operates nine business locations and distributes 10 product brands across North America. ouellet.com

DAIKIN APPLIED ANNOUNCES PRICE INCREASES Daikin Applied has announced a price increase of up to 12% on commercial heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

The increase is expected to apply to all new orders received after May 25, 2022. daikinapplied.com NAPCO PIPE & FITTINGS RENAMED Westlake Pipe & Fittings, formerly NAPCO Pipe & Fittings, has announced its new name-change.

“As Westlake Pipe & Fittings, we are refining our collaboration with customers to continually advance our pipe and fittings products and systems as well as innovate and reinvent solutions with the latest technology,” said Andre Battistin, vice president of Westlake Pipe & Fittings.

Additionally, the recent acquisition of LASCO Fittings has allowed the company to provide a wider array of injection-molded fittings to current market segments and expand into new market segments including pool and spa, aquarium and waterpark, and golf irrigation. westlakepipe.com

T&S BRASS TURNS 75 T&S Brass and Bronze Works has been providing solutions for the plumbing industry for 75 years — since 1947. Originally founded in New York, T&S relocated its headquarters and U.S. plant to South Carolina in 1978. Today T&S employs hundreds around the world at facilities in three countries. tsbrass.com

STELPRO GROUP ACQUIRES MÉTAL BF Stelpro Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Métal BF, a custom metal parts manufacturing company located in Terrebonne, Québec

Founded in 1960, Métal BF operates in a 35,000-sq. ft. workshop processing steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper.

Métal BF will remain independent to Stelpro, and production will continue at Métal BF’s Terrebonne plant. A plan to increase Métal BF’s production capacity is expected to be rolled out in the coming years.

Groupe Stelpro now consists of electric heater manufacturer Stelpro, heating cable manufacturer Flextherm, controls manufacturer Synapse Électronique, metal parts manufacturer Métal BF, the Stello joint venture with Hilo - a HydroQuébec subsidiary, and a Sevcotech México joint venture production unit. stelpro.com DISTRIBUTION

>> OS&B announced that Can-Aqua International has been appointed to represent its lines in Saskatchewan and Manitoba/Lakehead. osb.ca can-aqua.ca

>> Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing, the rep and master distributor for Lochinvar across Canada (except Quebec) has announced that True North Hydronic Sales is taking on all sales activities in Southern Alberta. aquatech-canada.com

>> Bartle & Gibson has formed a regional partnership across Western Canada with DXV, manufacturers of bathroom and kitchen fixtures. DXVs product categories are now offered through Bartle & Gibson and Bartle & Gibson Showrooms. bartlegibson.com

>> Wolseley Canada opened a branch in Richmond, B.C., a 12,000 sq. ft. site located at 7671 Alderbridge Way offering a full selection of plumbing products. The location includes a Wolseley Studio showroom, Wolseley store and a 7,000 sq. ft. warehouse. wolseleyexpress.com

>> Stern-Williams Products announces that current rep agency Palser Enterprises is expanding to serve the Greater Toronto Area. Palser already covers the southwestern Ontario area for the brand. palserent.com

>> Noble has opened a new branch in Stratford, Ont., 585 Wright Blvd., and will be opening an 8,500 sq. ft. branch in Owen Sound soon. noble.ca