New Products
Thermafit Industries (TFI) introduced the POC (Push On) No Hub Coupling. The POC was presented to the Massachusett Board of Plumbing Examinars in early November and was approved (2" Only)
For installation above or below ground. The Board said TFI did not have to re-appear when additionl sizes are ready to be presented. The Board said send the test data for the additional sizes and they will be approved. The plan is to have 2",3", and 4" ready by the end of the 1st Quuarter of 2012. 2" POC Couplings are currently in inventory -- ready for sale. We hope the additional sizes available shortly. The POC Couplings torque to 60 or 80 pounds and withstand a 15# Multi-Story Test.
Encore Auto Flusher Clamp Touch Free Flushing System. This battery operated unit fits directly over the existing flush valve handle. It is a Full Featured unit that is easy to install, carries a 3 year warranty, and is the least expensive way to retro fit existing fixtures.
PRICE CHANGES
SI Partners
New Price sheets are available dated April 01, 2011
Brass Durable-Bolt Closet Bolts are increases approximately 15%
PTFE Tape (Made From Dupont Resin) is up approximately 40%
Black Swan
Is has a NEW PRICE SHEET dated July 01, 2011
TVI (Thermo Plastic Valves Inc.)
Effective April 01, 2011
TVI has adjusted discount/multiplier to effect an approximately 6% increase
TVI will continue to use their Price Sheet dated April 01, 2007
ALRO PRODUCTS
Effective February 01, 2011
Raised List Prices as follows
Malleable Fittings 150#&300# Up Approx 8%
Cast Iron Fittings Up Approx 8%
Merchant Steel Couplings Up Approx 8%
Brass Fittings Up Approx 12%
Brass Nipples Up Approx 12%
Steel Nipples Up Approx 8%
Copper Fittings Up Approx 8-10%
The updated Price Sheets are available shortly on Alro's website
www.alroproducts.com
Insul.Seal has published a New Price Sheet Dated 3/01/2011 for
Insul.Seal insulated PVC Pipe & Fittings
Flexsul.Seal Insulated PEX Tubing
ValuFlex Insulated PEX
WHEDON PRODUCTS
Issued a new price sheet effective 7/15/11. It reflects current cost chnages on brass
and plastic content as well as increased transportation costs. We also have amore professional looking catalogue printed on shiney paper.
CHG/ENCORE/SANIGUARD
Because of
Copper up 60% FROM LOWEST PRICE IN 2010
Nickel up 50% " " " "
Zinc up 40% " " " "
Alumiinum up 30% " " " "
Has a new Price Sheet "Volume 6" Effective July 01, 2011
NEW LINES
July2011
J-L sales is now representing THERMAFIT INDUSTRIES, INC. a California company manufacturing and distributing some very innovative products. The primary items J-L will be selling are CPVC Fire Sprinkler Fittings. These include a unique drop fitting that
is designed to install spinkler haeds more efficiently. Thermafit's EZC Plastic No-Hub Coupling is A US Made plastic No-Hub Coupling that can be used to transition to PVC or ABS in 11/2" and 2" sizes. The EZC coupling can be torqued up to 80 PSI making it an equivalent of an XH or four band coupling at about the cost of a standard imported coupling. Thermafit distributes imported Gooved Fittings, No-Hub CI Pipe & Fittings, and
Imported Copper Fittings. It may not be pracitcal to solicit business on this last group of items here on the East Coast, but if you want to buy a truckload we can talk about it.
April,2011
J-L Sales is now representing CNC DISTRIBUTION LLC. CNC supplies Imported and Domestic Specialty items. CNC's catalogue index includes Products for :Bath & Shower; Kitchen; Specialties; Pipe Repair; Plugs & Covers; Tools; Valves; Flood Control; & Cast Iron. Shipments are from a Chicago warehouse.
February,2011
J-L Sales Company is proud to annouce it's appointment to represent
DRAKE SPECIALTIES in the six New England States. Drake Specialties is a domestic manufacturer of Flange Isolation Kits, Flange Protector & Nut/Bolt Protectors, Safety Spray Shields, and Penetration Seals.
February,2011
J-L Sales Company is proud of it's appointment to represent BWM COMPANY as of February 01, 2011 . The BWM Company line of products includes Casing Spacers in Stainless Steel ,Carbon Steel, and Poly;End Seals;Pipe Seal pipe penetration seals;and Wall Sleeves in Steel and PVC.
Dec,2010
WHEDON PRODUCTS, INC. manufactures and distributes from there West Hartford, CT headquarters Shower Heads, Hand Showers, Hand Shower Accessories, Drain Products, Aerators and Adapters. Whedon innovtions include their USA made SaverShower� heads , the"Five Flow Rate System" Shower Heads ,and Bungy� stretch metal hose.