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2008 Latest News

Dec

23

Ferguson rewards customer with new Harley Davidson

Ferguson, the country's largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies and a distributor of heating and cooling equipment, presented a brand new 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle and $500 Harley Davidson gift card to Michael Kilfoy on Wednesday, December 17. Read More

Dec

9

Ferguson showrooms kick off national green month

Ferguson, the country's largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies, launches "National Green Month," which will run the entire month of January, nationwide. The program highlights Ferguson's extensive offering of green products, as well as Ferguson's showroom consultants' in-depth product knowledge. Read More

Dec

8

Ferguson Fire and Fabrication provides fire suppression solution for Continental Airlines

Ferguson Fire and Fabrication's fire protection solutions are bringing the highest standards of performance to a new aircraft hangar for global airline Continental. Located at the Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, the hangar measures 268' x 250' x 94' high and has been built to house Boeing 777 aircraft for a new inspection regime introduced by the Federal Aviation Administration. Read More

Dec

8

Long-time Ferguson veteran appointed business manager for power sector

Wolseley North America recently appointed Frank Durham to the position of business manager overseeing the power sector of the industrial business group. Durham’s new position will Wolseley furthers the company’s expansion into the power sector of the North American industrial market. Read More

Nov

28

Williamsburg Ferguson location helps citizens go GREEN and save

Ferguson, the country's largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies, was recently recognized as the first Retail and Distributor WaterSense Partner of the Year by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Read More

Nov

26

Ferguson "can" make a difference

Ferguson associates recently banded together to stock area food bank shelves with much needed supplies for the holidays. In keeping with the friendly, competitive spirit that is alive and well at Ferguson, the food drive featured a sculpture contest. Read More

Nov

25

Ferguson opens new showroom in Jackson, Tenn.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of a new 4,500-square foot showroom in Jackson, Tenn. The new showroom, located at 1020 Highway 45 Bypass in open for business and provides customers with superior merchandise and outstanding service.Read More

Nov

24

Ferguson associate gives the gift of life

NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Ferguson associates are known for being passionate about what they do, but Daniel Cantu and Tony Laureano, employees at Ferguson's plumbing location in San Antonio, have taken that passion to the extreme. Read More

Nov

19

Meridian Promotes the Alberta APPLE Program

Meridian Edmonton, Canada's valve specialist, prepared and served the first meals supporting the Alberta Project Promoting active Living and healthy Eating (APPLE). Six volunteers from Meridian, including Lorne Compton, Mike Paris, Natasha Fitzgerald, Janelle Kulak, Dana Kautz and Bryn Murray, helped to prepare and serve over 200 healthy lunches to the classrooms at Lee Ridge Elementary school. Read More

Nov

18

Long-time Ferguson veteran assumes leadership role for Ontario region of Wolseley Canada

Ferguson Vice-President and District Manager Paul Kennedy has been appointed to lead Wolseley Canada's Ontario Region. Kennedy will retain his current responsibilities in Ferguson's North Central District. Kennedy's new leadership role in Canada furthers the integration of Ferguson and Wolseley Canada. Read More

Nov

6

Ferguson opens new showroom in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of a new showroom in Fort Lauderdale. This 18,000-square-foot, one-stop selection center will provide customers with superior merchandise and outstanding service. The new showroom, which is located at 2860 North Federal Highway, is open and read to serve customers. Read More

Nov

4

Ferguson Opens Distribution Center in Frostproof, Fla.

Ferguson announces the opening of its Frostproof, Fla. Distribution Center (DC), which opened on October 20, 2008. With over 545,000 square-feet, the Frostproof DC will service Ferguson branches in Florida, Puerto Rico, Georgia, and South Carolina. Ferguson Distribution Centers are the heart of Ferguson's Supply Chain network. Read More

Nov

4

Ferguson opens new showroom in Traverse City, Mich.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their new 4,300-square-foot facility in Traverse City, Mich. Ferguson's showrooms are designed with homeowners, plumbers, builders, remodelers and designers in mind and offer a vast selection of plumbing products and fixtures, including appliances and lighting from today's most recognized manufacturers. Located at 3186 Cass Road, the showroom features the most knowledgeable staff. Read More

Oct

13

Ferguson recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency

Ferguson, the country's largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies, was recognized as the first Retail and Distributor WaterSense Partner of the Year by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ferguson is among four exceptional partners who earned this special distinction from the EPA for promoting water-efficiency awareness and taking actions in the last year. Read More

Oct

13

Reach Out and Read program comes to Newport News

Story-time will feature educator, lawmaker and business leader. Emphasizing the importance of reading, local community leaders will participate in the Reach Out and Read program from 10:30 to 11;30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, at Riverside Pediatric and Family Center, 10510 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, Va. Read More

Oct

13

Ferguson opens new showroom in Sarasota, Fla.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their new 12,500-square-foot facility in Sarasota, Fla. Ferguson's showrooms are designed with homeowners, plumbers, builders, remodelers and designers in mind and offer a vast selection of plumbing products and fixtures, including appliances, lighting and cabinetry from today's most recognized manufacturers. Read More

Sept

23

Gift from Wolseley honors Clemson alumnus David Peebles

A $150,000 gift from Wolseley North America to Clemson University's Michelin Career Center will honor Clemson alumnus David Peebles with the naming of the David Peebles Room in the Hendrix Student Center. Read More

Sept

18

Ferguson opens new showroom in Alexandria, Va.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their new 10,000-square-foot showroom in Alexandria, Va. The showroom offers customers the latest products in the plumbing, lighting, cabinetry, and fireplace industry, including fully-functional displays and the most knowledgeable staff. Read More

Sept

9

Ferguson announced as finalist for the 20th Annual ARTS Awards

Ferguson's Charleston showroom has been named a finalist for the 20th Annual ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards is the premier awards program for the home decorative accessories industry and is held each January during the Dallas Total Home and Gift Market. Read More

August

18

Ferguson to open new showroom in Chicago

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of a new showroom in Chicago. This 6,500-square-foot, one-stop selection center will provide customers with superior merchandise and outstanding service. The new showroom, which is located at 3914 North Western Avenue will open August 21, 2008. Read More

August

15

Ferguson opens new showroom in Colorado Springs

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their new 10,000-square-foot showroom in Colorado Springs, Colo. It is the largest showroom in southern Colorado, offering customers more of the latest products in the plumbing, lighting, fireplace and cabinet industry, fully-functional displays and the most knowledgeable staff. Read More

August

6

Ferguson forms Alliance with Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center to Support Supplier Diversity Initiatives

The Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center (VECTEC) at Christopher Newport University is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Ferguson to support the company's Distributor Alliance Program (DAP) and supplier diversity initiatives. Read More

July

18

Ferguson and Stock Building Supply open Combined Showroom in Austin, Texas

Wolseley's North American operating companies, including Ferguson and Stock Building Supply, announce the opening of a new showroom in Austin, Texas, that will provide customers with superior merchandise and outstanding service. Read More

July

1

Ferguson open new showroom in Golden Valley, Minn.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of a new showroom in Golden Valley, Minn. This 20,000-square-foot, one-stop selection center will provide customers with superior merchandise and outstanding service. Read More

June

27

Ferguson opens new showroom in Florence, S.C.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their newly expanded 6,500-square-foot showroom in Florence, S.C. The showroom offers customers the latest products in the plumbing, lighting, and fireplace industry, including fully-functional displays and the most knowledgeable staff. Read More

June

25

Ferguson opens new showroom in Hilliard, Ohio

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their new 10,500-square-foot showroom in Hilliard, Ohio. The showroom provides great service to builders by creating a one-stop-shopping environment, offering customers the latest products in plumbing, lighting and appliances with fully-functional displays and the most knowledgeable staff.Read More

June

16

Ferguson opens a new clearance center in Pomona, Calif.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of a new clearance center in Pomona, Calif., that will provide customers with superior merchandise and outstanding service.  Read More

June

13

Ferguson Industrial Plastics to Manufacture HDPE FM Fittings

Ferguson Industrial Plastics is pleased to announce the approval from Factory Mutual (FM) Global to manufacture High Density Polyethylene (HDPR) Factory Mutual fittings for fire loop systems, and other applications that require FM fittings. Read More

June

13

Ferguson has Disaster Recovery Supplies in Stock

In response to the flooding that is occurring in Eastern Iowa, Ferguson has stocked plumbing supplies to assist those in the community impacted by this disaster. Ferguson locations are open to the public as well as contractors to purchase emergency/recovery items.Read More

June

9

Ferguson opens new showroom in Tampa, Fla.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of a new showroom in Tampa, Fla., that will provide customers with superior merchandise and outstanding service. Read More

June

9

Ferguson opens new showroom in Las Vegas

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their newly remodeled 20,000-square-foot showroom in Las Vegas. It is the largest showroom in the valley, offering customers more of the latest products in the plumbing industry, fully-functional displays and the most knowledgeable staff. Read More

June

9

Ferguson opens new showroom in Augusta, Ga.

Ferguson's newly remodeled showroom in Augusta, Ga., is open and ready for business. The 6,500-square-foot showroom at 3610 Wrightsboro Road specializes in endless selection of high-end plumbing and lighting products, appliances, cabinets and countertops, and offers customers superior merchandise and outstanding service. Read More

May

7

Ferguson gift supports VIMS graduate students

Ferguson Enterprises of Newport News has pledged $75,000 to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to support graduate student education and public outreach at the Gloucester Point campus. Read More

May

1

Ferguson Opens New Showroom in Medford

Ferguson will open a new showroom in Medford, Ore., on May 12, allowing customers to choose from an endless selection of high-end plumbing products. Located at 1130 Helicopter Way, the 10,000 square-foot showroom features a top-of-the-line luxury environment providing the best shopping experience possible for plumbing, lighting, fireplaces and appliances.Read More

May

1

Ferguson and Stock Building Supply offer support to Virginia community damaged by tornado

Wolseley's North American Division, which includes Ferguson and Stock Building Supply, is distributing relief packages to victims of the recent tornadoes and storms that caused widespread damage this week in southeastern Virginia. Read More

April

25

Ferguson Opens New Showroom in Portland, Ore.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their new 14,000 square-foot showroom in Portland that will allow customers to choose from an endless selection of high-end plumbing products, appliances, lighting and fireplaces. Read More

April

25

Ferguson Opens New Showroom in Cranberry Township, Pa.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their new 4,500-square-foot showroom in Cranberry Township at 1214 Freedom Road. The showroom features a first-class gallery showcasing plumbing, appliances and lighting from today's most recognized manufacturers. Read More

April

24

Newly expanded Ferguson Showroom opens in Jacksonville, Fla.

Ferguson is pleased to announce the opening of their newly-expanded 14,000-square-foot showroom in Jacksonville, located at 3003 Phillips Highway. The showroom offers customers an array of the finest products available in plumbing, appliances and lighting fixtures, and features fully-functional displays to showcase the appliances, designer lighting, plumbing fixtures, cabinets and bath accessories. Read More

April

23

Ferguson opens new waterworks location

Ferguson is excited to announce the grand opening of a waterworks location in Clifton Park, N.Y, on May 1, which will provide a new venue for customers to choose from an expansive inventory of quality products, including water, sewer, drain and geotextiles. Read More

April

16

Ferguson opens new showroom in Vista

Ferguson will open a new showroom in Vista, Calif., on May 1, allowing customers to choose from an endless selection of high-end plumbing products. Located at 1725 Hacienda Drive, the 27,000 square-foot showroom features a first-class gallery with fully-functional displays and the latest products in the plumbing industry. Read More

April

15

Ferguson opens new showroom

Ferguson opened its new showroom in Rocky Mount, N.C., on April 1, 2008, allowing customers to choose from an array of high-end products. Attached to their current Rocky Mount location at 572 Sutter's Creek Blvd, the 7,000-square-foot showroom features a first-class gallery showcasing plumbing, appliances and lighting from today's most recognized manufacturers. Read More

April

15

Ferguson Enterprises donates more than 400 suits to domestic violence shelter

A group from Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. in Newport News donated more than 400 suits, shoes and other professional accessories to Transitions Family Violence Services. The clothing drive was sponsored by Ferguson's Women's Resource Connection (WRC) and more than 60 Ferguson associates made donations.  Read More

April

14

Employees plan to walk out on April 15 for Start! Walking Day

On Tuesday, April 15, the American Heart Association's Start! movement is calling on corporate America and companies in the Peninsula to encourage all employees to wear their sneakers to work and Start! Walking. The purpose of Start! Walking Day is to get more Americans to become physically active by walking. Read More

April

8

Ferguson celebrates Earth Day in Fort Myers, Fla.

Ferguson's Fort Myers, Fla. location will host an Earth Day event from 12:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2008 with local representatives from Kohler, Rinnai, Seisco, Whirlpool Corp, Seagull Lighting and Satco. Customers are invited to attend and experience the latest green products in the industry, including live demonstrations and "green" experts to provide information and expert advice on building "green." Read More

April

2

Ferguson and Stock Building Supply to hold grand opening for new showroom

Wolseley's North American operating companies, including Ferguson and Stock Building Supply, will hold a grand opening celebration on April 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. to show off its new blended destination showroom in Midlothian, Va. Read More

March

5

Ferguson Opens New Location

Ferguson opened its newest location in Indianapolis, Ind., on March 3, providing a new venue for contractors to choose from a variety of quality HDPE products. Located at 2702 North Tibbs Avenue, the 35,000-square-foot facility features an 8-acre pipe yard and a vast inventory of the latest in HDPE pipe and fittings as well as fabrication capabilities and fusion machine rentals and repair.Read More

February

20

Ferguson Opens New Showroom

Ferguson is excited to announce the opening of a new location in Tampa, FL, next month, which will provide a new two-story venue in the historic area of south Tampa for customers to make selections for their home. Read More

February

20

Ferguson Opens New Showroom

Ferguson will open a new showroom in Winston Salem, NC. on April 17, 2008, allowing customers to choose from an endless selection of high-end plumbing products.  Located at 7905 North Point Blvd., the 6,500 square-foot showroom features a first-class gallery with fully-functional displays. Read More

January

22

Ferguson Opens New Virginia Location

Ferguson will open a new location in Winchester, Va. on Feb. 4, 2008, allowing customers to choose from an endless selection of high-end plumbing products. Located at 321 Front Royal Pike, the 9,600-square-foot facility features a first-class gallery showcasing the latest products in the plumbing and building industry. Read More

January

10

Datamatic and Ferguson Form Strategic Partnership to Distribute AMR Systems in Northeastern United States

Datamatic, a leading supplier of utility data collection solutions and Ferguson, the largest U.S. distributor of plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings, today announced a strategic partnership to distribute Datamatic's flexible data collection solutions to utilities across portions of the Northeastern United States. Read More

January

4

Ferguson and Stock Building Supply to Exhibit at the 2008 International Builder Show

Wolseley's North American operating companies, including Ferguson and Stock Building Supply, will exhibit at the International Builder Show on February 13-16, 2008, in Orlando, Fla. Read More