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April 22, 2013
In Vegas, more channels, more dollars

Frontline Products is looking to expand its dollar segment wares at the National Hardware Show.

Attendees and exhibitors alike will find more ways to network and reach out to potential customers at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, May 7-9, according to show organizers. 

April 9, 2013
A conservation ad that’s just plain weird

WaterSense partners help promote a public service campaign called “Wasting Water is Weird.”

“Rip the Drip” may not be a household name. But he’s a positive influence on household water consumption.

Rip is the star of a series of public service announcements from the WaterSense program and its three–time WaterSense Partners of the Year, Kohler Co. and Lowe’s.

June 2, 2011
Reliance Worldwide expands support for SharkBite and Cash Acme

Reliance Worldwide has added two regional sales managers to support the continued growth of its SharkBite and Cash Acme plumbing product brands. 

Industry veteran Mark Kleinhenz was named as northeast regional sales manager. Kleinhenz joins Reliance from Connecticut-based distributor Plimpton & Hills Corp., and previously he served with Banco America. 

Brian Clark will serve as western regional sales manager, following an extensive background that includes Kohler Co. and Husqvarna.

May 9, 2011
Riding mowers recalled

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Kohler Co. of Kohler, Wis., has recalled 10,000 lawn tractors sold under the Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt and Husqvarna brands because of the possibility of injuries to users.

A wire connector on the lawn tractors’ engine can become disconnected, causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumer.

November 18, 2010
Kohler union eyes Dec. 12 contract vote

The union representing Kohler Co. workers in Sheboygan County, Wis., will vote on a...