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NEW KOHLER PARTNERSHIPS FOR 2022 Kohler has introduced two new Canadian distribution partnerships beginning January 1, 2022. Wolseley Canada becomes a partner nation-wide, seeing Kohler Canada expand its reach with Kohler, Sterling, Kallista and Hytec brands through Wolseley Canada’s network of more than 220 locations. And Andrew Sheret Ltd. in Western Canada will add Kohler bathroom and kitchen products to their inventory in the New Year. Headquartered in Victoria, B.C. Andrew Sheret has a total of 31 branch locations, and 25 Splashes Bath & Kitchen retail showrooms across B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. wolseleyinc.ca sheret.com expected to be carried out from the company’s current location in Chicago, and Delta-Therm will continue to operate under current management as a standalone subsidiary. ouellet.com

CIPH AWARDS DAVID HAMMOND THE JOSEPH K. SEIDNER AWARD The 21st edition of the Joseph K. Seidner Award, an annual honour presented by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating acknowledging the commitment of plumbing industry volunteers who dedicate time and expertise in developing safer plumbing codes and standards, has been awarded to David Hammond in recognition of his contributions to the industry.

Currently vice president and general manager, Canada and export markets, with A. O. Smith Enterprises, Hammond has served on various codes and standards committees and is currently a member of PMAC, TSSA Advisory Council and serves on the CIPH board of directors. ciph.com DESCHENES GROUP ACQUIRES PMF Deschenes Group has announced the purchase of Matériaux de Plomberie PMF and PMF Plumbing Supplies, an independent wholesaler of luxury brand plumbing products serving the professional trade and retail markets in Quebec and Ontario from two locations in Montreal and Mississauga.

“This acquisition offers us the oppor-

tunity to expand our luxury plumbing products offering through the PMF brand and welcome a talented and knowledgeable group of people who are passionate about their business,” said François Deschênes, president/CEO of David Hammond Deschenes Group. groupedeschenes.com

OUELLET GROUP ADDS DELTA-THERM The Ouellet Group, headquarterd in L’Islet, Quebec has acquired DeltaTherm, a heat tracing solutions company based in the U.S.

Distribution of Delta-Therm products is

Rendering of new RLS building in St. Louis

RLS MOVING AND EXPANDING RLS is moving into a new 80,000 sq. ft. multipurpose facility in St. Louis, Missouri, which will serve as its corporate headquarters and will include a manufacturing plant, training centre and showroom. “The larger, upgraded facility will significantly increase our production capacity to meet the growing demand for our products. And the new training centre will allow us to regularly educate HVAC/R contractors and distributors on our patented press technology,” said Paul Schubert, president of RLS. rapidlockingsystem.com

Employees of Superior Boiler at grand opening.

SUPERIOR BOILER OPENS NEW PLANT Superior Boiler opened its latest manufacturing facility in Hutchinson, Kansas on September 3. The 75,000-sq.-ft. building was renovated to house Superior’s watertube division.

The new facility, called Plant 3, is located on 18 acres, allowing for further expansion. superiorboiler.com

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