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June 23, 2008

Watsco Launches ACDoctor.com

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Watsco, Inc., Coconut Grove, FL, has launched ACDoctor.com, a consumer Web site that offers educational tools to help homeowners identify energy efficient cooling systems to help save money and reduce negative impacts of global warming.
 
According to Watsco, the heating and cooling of homes accounts for nearly 56% of residential energy use in the U.S., or $66.5 billion per year.
 
ACDoctor.com features energy saving calculators and tips on keeping energy bills low, energy efficiency high and improving the quality of indoor air. Users can compare HVAC systems, connect with contractors and locate financial incentives.
 
Watsco is an independent distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies in the HVAC …

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Foodservice Supplier Buys Distributor

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Orval Kent Food Company Inc., Wheeling, IL, a portfolio company of Questor Management Company, has acquired Fresh Creative Foods LLC, San Diego, CA.
  
Fresh Creative Foods is a processor and distributor of ready-to-eat refrigerated gourmet meals and side dishes. The company specializes in chicken dishes and its proprietary product line includes salads, dips, spreads and entrees.
 
Orval Kent Food Co. manufactures and sells a wide variety of fresh, refrigerated foods such as deli-style salads, component kit salads, mashed potatoes and side dishes, fresh-cut fruit, dips and salad dressing. Orval Kent operates manufacturing and distribution centers in California, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Texas and …

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Rumors of Wolseley

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Here’s our take based on MDM’s knowledge of the distribution world on the rumors flying around the Web about UK-based Wolseley plc, global building materials/plumbing/HVAC distributor and parent company to Stock Building Supply and Ferguson in the U.S.
 
According to some reports, Wolseley is at risk of breaching its bank covenants” -here’s an article from the Telegraph. The company is significantly exposed to the U.S. residential markets and up until this year has been an aggressive strategic acquirer. To improve its financial situation, the company has been aggressively cutting costs in its U.S.-based businesses, closing branches and reducing staff. In its last …

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