Mfg Reps

SFA Saniflo U.S.A has appointed PEPCO Sales as its new sales representative in the state of Texas. In business since 1965, PEPCO Sales serves the plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, waterworks, fire protection and irrigation industries and will carry the full line of Saniflo products. According to Charlie Parham, President and General Manager at PEPCO, the Saniflo Read more

SFA Saniflo U.S.A has appointed PEPCO Sales as its new sales representative in the state of Texas. In business since 1965, PEPCO Sales serves the plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, waterworks, fire protection and irrigation industries and will carry the full line of Saniflo products.

According to Charlie Parham, President and General Manager at PEPCO, the Saniflo brand was referred to him by a fellow representative in the Association of Independent Manufacturers Representatives (AIM/R). “Whenever somebody at AIM/R refers a product line to me, I know it’s trustworthy,” says Parham. “Saniflo is absolutely the top brand in the macerator and grinding pump industry.”

“We look forward to working with PEPCO Sales and their customers,” says Regis Saragosti, CEO of SFA Saniflo U.S.A. “PEPCO is a top-of-the-line manufacturer’s representative and, through this new partnership, we will be able to help even more home and building owners create bathrooms in spaces where conventional, below-floor plumbing is not cost-effective.”

 

Marketing Representatives LLC (MRL) recently agreed to represent Warm Rain®, a leading manufacturer of one of the strongest showers and tub/showers, custom and accessible showers in the plumbing industry. “We are pleased to announce representation of Warm Rain across Illinois,” says Tom Hamilton, National Sales Manager for MRL. “Warm Rain has earned a reputation for Read more

Marketing Representatives LLC (MRL) recently agreed to represent Warm Rain®, a leading manufacturer of one of the strongest showers and tub/showers, custom and accessible showers in the plumbing industry.

“We are pleased to announce representation of Warm Rain across Illinois,” says Tom Hamilton, National Sales Manager for MRL. “Warm Rain has earned a reputation for its exclusive “Boot Print Base” or bottom base which consists of four layers of material making it one of the strongest shower fixtures the plumbing industry has to offer. We will be promoting and selling Warm Rain’s product line through plumbing distributors throughout Illinois.

Ted Kronschnabel, President of Warm Rain, chose MRL based on our years of experience and knowledge of the plumbing industry and sales expertise.  “Warm Rain is unique in its manufacturing process starting with the highest grade of gel coat, a layer of specially formulated resin along with a high percentage of strong fiberglass for superior strength. A second substantial layer of reinforced materials is applied into the back and pillars of the shower for added strength and, finally, an exclusive thick end grain balsa bottom is installed. “

“As representatives, we will be responsible for not only increasing sales, but maintaining ongoing communications with existing distributors, establishing new ones, promoting Warm Rain through integrated marketing methods including social media, web sites and ongoing marketing services,” Hamilton explains.

Warm Rain, located in Hancock, Michigan, with 40 years of manufacturing expertise uses modern technology, craftsmanship and materials in creating and manufacturing the most dependable showers, tub/showers and accessible showers in the industry including whirlpool options. Warm Rain’s Front-Fit™ remodeling system revolutionized the remodeling world and is one of the most popular remodeling systems selected by professional plumbers.

Marketing Representatives LLC, a division of Interline Creative Group, Inc., is a comprehensive marketing organization based in Palatine, Illinois. Special programs and marketing opportunities such as the “Preferred Partner Program” are available through Marketing Representatives LLC for businesses interested in displaying and selling hardware. For more information, contact Tom Hamilton at 847-358-6884 or TomH@marketingrepsllc.com. Marketing Representatives LLC is located at: 553 N. North Court, Suite 160, Palatine, IL 60067.

Franke recently announced the appointments of three additional manufacturers representatives, covering territories in the Northeast, the Southwest and the Northwest, and calling on plumbing and heating wholesalers and contractors, as well as kitchen and bath showrooms. Franke has appointed the following representatives: Quality Sales: Oregon, Washington and Montana Southwest Sales: Texas Emerson Swan: Connecticut, Maine Read more

Franke recently announced the appointments of three additional manufacturers representatives, covering territories in the Northeast, the Southwest and the Northwest, and calling on plumbing and heating wholesalers and contractors, as well as kitchen and bath showrooms. Franke has appointed the following representatives:

Quality Sales: Oregon, Washington and Montana

Southwest Sales: Texas

Emerson Swan: Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine

All three independent agencies are representing the complete Franke line offering of faucets and sinks for both residential and commercial applications.

“We are very pleased that these Firms have joined the Franke Family and we are confident that they are the right fit for our strategic plans moving forward,” says Brad Kiel, Vice President of Luxury for Franke.

 

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  Lynn A. McVay is the new Managing Partner of Mainline Sales; a Manufacturers’ Representative Agency serving the plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, industrial, irrigation and waterworks markets in California and Nevada.   He has joined the firm as an equity partner to implement a strategic growth plan that leverages the agency’s talent, systems and analytics. Mr Read more

Lynn A. McVay  of Mainline Sales

 

Lynn A. McVay is the new Managing Partner of Mainline Sales; a Manufacturers’ Representative Agency serving the plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, industrial, irrigation and waterworks markets in California and Nevada.   He has joined the firm as an equity partner to implement a strategic growth plan that leverages the agency’s talent, systems and analytics.

Mr. McVay was previously President of Matco-Norca, a “virtual” manufacturer of valves, fittings and plumbing specialties.  He has also held executive leadership positions at Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) and Little Giant Pump Company (NASDAQ: FELE), where he had extensive experience with new product launches, the integration of acquisitions and developing sales teams.   In his new role, he brings an intimate understanding of how to collaborate with leading specifiers, contractors, distributors and manufacturers.

Mr. McVay will work to strengthen the agency’s relationships with the entire value chain, while leading a rapid expansion of the agency’s sales, specification and support teams located in offices and warehouses in both Northern and Southern California.

“The addition of Lynn to our team accelerates the plan to transform Mainline from a respected firm in California to an industry leading agency in the Southwest Region of the US.”, said Jon Christy, Founder of Mainline Sales.   “Building on the firm foundation that we have with our existing manufacturers, Lynn will help us strengthen relationships and forge new partnerships to deliver superior results.”

“I’m thrilled to join a proven team that is ready to embrace new ways of thinking and behaving because many rep agencies have not changed their approach in decades.”, McVay said. “Our fresh, yet disciplined, approach to this business will combine warm, personal relationships with smart analytics and purposeful decision making.”

Mr. McVay will relocate to work from Mainline Sales’ office in Anaheim, California. 

About Mainline Sales, Inc.

Mainline Sales Inc. represents manufacturers in the plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, industrial, irrigation and waterworks markets in California and Nevada.   Its team of field sales representatives closely collaborates with architects, engineers, professional contractors and government agencies to assure project success from planning to installation.

Mainline Sales stands apart from traditional “show-and-tell” representative organizations by offering manufacturer clients customized value-added services.   These include local warehousing, specification services, quotations, advanced demand forecasting, market analytics, marketing services and on-site technical support.   The total package of sales and support helps the manufacturer get a true picture of market activity while maximizing   their market share growth.

Mainline Sales has offices and distribution centers in Anaheim and Sacramento, California.

Learn more about Mainline Sales, Inc. at www.MLsalesinc.com

 

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Steamist® is pleased to announce the recipient of its annual Rep of the Year award – Harry Warren, Inc. and Harry Warren of Georgia LLC. The two manufacturers’ representative organizations, which are led by company president Bob Mycoff, were selected based on their impressive performance and professionalism. Harry Warren, Inc., which has offices and warehouses Read more

Harry Warren - Steamist Rep of Year

Steamist® is pleased to announce the recipient of its annual Rep of the Year award – Harry Warren, Inc. and Harry Warren of Georgia LLC. The two manufacturers’ representative organizations, which are led by company president Bob Mycoff, were selected based on their impressive performance and professionalism.

Harry Warren, Inc., which has offices and warehouses in Tampa and Orlando, and Harry Warren of Georgia LLC in Atlanta represent a wide range of commercial and residential clients. In addition to Steamist, the agencies’ product lines include manufacturers such as American Standard®, A.O. Smith®, Bradley®, Elkay®, In Sink Erator, and Watts®, among numerous others. While the two agencies share many of the same clients, they each have their own unique line cards.  Between the two companies, their operations cover Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Eastern Tennessee, along with North Carolina and South Carolina in the water systems category.

Founded by Harry Warren in the late 1960s, the firm was sold in 1990 to Warren’s daughter and son-in-law, Mycoff. “We take great pride in professionally representing our quality manufacturers, so it’s an honor to be recognized by one of them,” said Mycoff. “For us, it’s all about ensuring that the companies and the products we work with are aligned with our goal of delivering first-class customer satisfaction; and Steamist is a prime example of a client that makes it easy to achieve that goal.”

This marks the seventh annual Rep of the Year award for Steamist.  The program is designed to recognize the company’s sales representatives for their hard work and dedication to the brand.

Jeff Carney, vice president of sales and marketing for Steamist, notes, “We are consistently impressed by the two companies’ commitment to upholding the highest standards for quality performance and superior service. The teams at Harry Warren, Inc. and Harry Warren of Georgia LLC have the experience and skills to deliver innovative sales solutions, and we appreciate their efforts on behalf of Steamist.”

To learn more about Harry Warren, Inc. and Harry Warren of Georgia LLC, visit www.harrywarren.com.

Based in East Rutherford, N.J., Steamist offers a full line of residential steam bath and sauna products and systems, as well as a full commercial line of Steambath Steam Generators, Controls and Maintenance Products.  For more information visit www.steamist.com or contact Emily Towey at 312-946-6143 or etowey@msinet.com.