F.W. Webb Names Rich Harvey
As Gas Training Coordinator

The F.W. Webb Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Rich Harvey to Gas Training Coordinator. "With 24 years of propane and natural gas industry experience, Rich Harvey is the ideal employee to develop our training program. He represents our continued commitment to the industry, our employees and our customers," said Jeff Pope, president of F.W. Webb Company.

In this newly created role, Rich will spear head the company's new internal Gas Training Program and coordinate the ongoing customer training classes throughout F.W. Webb's 70+ locations. Rich will continue to work out of Victor, the Propane and Natural Gas Division of F.W. Webb, located in Hartford, CT. He has been with Victor since 1993.

Thank you for helping Broome County.

Since September, we've raised over $14,000
to aid local communities...thanks to our
customers and manufacturer partners.
 

As the largest plumbing, heating, and HVAC distributor in the Northeast, F.W. Webb partnered with a number of generous manufacturers to make donations on products sold in F.W. Webb's Binghamton, NY location. From September 8 through December 31, 2011, we worked with our partners and customers to help support residents affected by Tropical Storm Lee who were forced to rebuild their lives and businesses.

While news coverage has quieted since the storm, there is still important work being done. We are gratified by the outpouring of community support that we have witnessed.

All funds collected through this program have been donated to the United Way of Broome County. 100% of the contributions will be channeled directly to the relief effort.

We wish all residents of Broome County
safety and good health in 2012.

Thank you for helping Vermont.

Since September, we've raised over $70,000
to aid Vermont communities...thanks to our
customers and manufacturer partners.
 

As the largest plumbing, heating, and HVAC distributor in Vermont, F.W. Webb partnered with a number of generous manufacturers to make donations on products sold in any F.W. Webb location in Vermont, as well as neighboring Lebanon, N.H.  From September 1 through December 31, 2011, we worked with our partners and customers to help support Vermonters affected by Hurricane Irene who were forced to rebuild their lives, businesses and the state.

While news coverage has quieted since the storm, there is still important work being done. We are gratified by the outpouring of community support that we have witnessed.

All funds collected through this program have been donated to the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund through the United Ways of Vermont. 100% of the proceeds were channeled directly to the Vermonters who needed it most. We thank the United Way (vermont211.org) for identifying a priority list for the funds & directing funding toward the long-term recovery on a community-by-community basis to benefit individuals, businesses, etc.

We wish all Vermonters safety and good health in 2012.

We thank our Vermont and New Hampshire locations listed below for particpating in this Vermont Disaster Relief Fund program.

Bringing A New Design Resource To Boston

F.W. Webb Company is pleased to announce the opening of our Frank Webb Bath Center flagship showroom located at 307 Dorchester Avenue in South Boston on the second level of our new "green" facility. The showroom will serve as an exciting resource for Greater Boston homeowners, trades people, designers, and architects.  The state of the art facility offers a vast selection of products and working displays to help customers make the right decision before making a purchase.

The staff looks forward to helping Bostonians design their dream baths and kitchens. They are happy to work directly with the public or with contractors. They'll also be keeping customers updated on new products and trends.  Set up an appointment or just swing by. Hours are Monday through Friday 9-5 and Saturdays 9-3. Showroom manager Deb Dumel and her staff are looking forward to working with you.

For more information, contact the showroom at 617-933-0666 or visit frankwebbbath.com

Let The Players Play

F.W. Webb Company congratulates our owner John Pope, on being named PHCP/PVF Person of the Year by The Wholesaler. According to Mary Joe Martin, editorial director of The Wholesaler, Mr. Pope's 55-year career at F.W. Webb has been tremendously successful but what truly separates him from other industry leaders is his character.  Mary Jo came to the company's corporate offices in Bedford, Mass.  last fall to interview Mr. Pope as well as Jeff Pope, President of F.W. Webb, and key executives, including Ernie Coutermarsh, Sr.  Vice President, Industrial Business Development and John Provencal, Sr. Vice President, Plumbing and Heating.

In the article Mr. Pope talks about his experiences growing up and eventually taking over the business. He also offers advice about what it takes to succeed in this industry as well as the importance of listening to and trusting in your employees. As Mr. Pope would say, "Let the Players Play"!

Read the full article here.

F.W. Webb on the Move in Greenfield

Be on the lookout: F.W. Webb Company's Greenfield, Massachusetts branch will be moving to a new, more convenient location in March. The new location at 136 Silvio O Conte Drive will bring many new features, products and services:

• Vast selection of products including plumbing, heating, HVAC, refrigeration, LP and natural Gas, and water system supplies
• A new 18 person training room
• One stop shopping experience with open concept design

Directions from the old location at 340 Chapman Street: Head North on Chapman Street. Turn right onto Silver Street. Turn left onto Bernardston Road. Take the MA-2 East/ Mohawk Trail Exit toward I-91. Go 1.5 miles and turn left at Mass. 2A/ French King Hwy. Continue straight onto Adams Road. Turn left onto Silvio O Conte Drive and F.W. Webb will be on your right about a half mile down.

For information, please call Greenfield General Manager, Brian Markwell at 413-773-3644.

Two Retirements, Two Promotions
Take Effect At Year End

F.W. Webb Company acknowledges with gratitude the service of two outstanding employees who will be retiring at the end of the year. In addition, the company is pleased to announce the promotions of the valued team members who will move into these positions.

Pete Dwyer will take over as General Manager of Victor Manufacturing when Charlie Domanico retires at the end of this year. Victor is the company's propane and natural gas product division, based in Hartford, Connecticut. Charlie has been with F.W. Webb since 1988. He was the first store manager in Connecticut. Pete joined F.W. Webb in 1999 and has served as the Propane and Natural Gas Product Manager for the past six years.

Tom Thompson, who has been with F.W. Webb for 24 years, will also be retiring at the end of the year. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to work for such a great company," Thompson said. Upon his retirement Nick Pelletier will become General Manager of the company's Augusta, Maine facility. Nick is currently Bangor's Operations Manager; prior to that he was with the C.I.P. (Continuous Improvement Process) program, which focuses on improvements to the company's operations. As a lifelong Mainer, Nick is very familiar with the needs of his customer base.

New Boston Location Opens

F.W. Webb Company is serving the trades in a new state-of-the-art Boston location. The innovative facility features a convenient South Boston location, ample parking, 50,000 square feet of open-plan space, and solar/geothermal heating and cooling systems.

The open plan will allow customers to either browse or go straight to the counter for assistance. General Manager Tom Blades noted, "We are very excited about the new layout as it allows for more efficient service for our customers." In addition to an expanded industrial PVF, plumbing and heating offering, the company has added HVAC, refrigeration, and fire protection products.

"We take a lot of pride in our contribution to the city of Boston," said Jeff Pope, president of F.W. Webb Company.

Cape Cod Commission Receives
EPA's 2010 "Clean Air Excellence Award"

The EPA's awards program, established in 2000 at the recommendation of the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, annually recognizes and honors outstanding innovative efforts to help make progress in achieving cleaner air. Award-winning entries must directly or indirectly reduce pollutant emissions, demonstrate innovation, offer sustainable outcomes, and provide a model for others to follow.

"The award recognizes the Commission's role as a preeminent planning agency working on the cutting edge of energy policy development," says Cape Cod Commission Executive Director Paul Niedzwiecki. "Our approach to energy efficiency and renewable energy on Cape Cod is a comprehensive one. We emphasize the importance of distributed generation, diversity, and innovation. We encourage projects scaled appropriately for our region and the features that make Cape Cod so special."

Niedzwiecki accepted the award on behalf of the Commission at the Clean Air Excellence Awards Ceremony in the nation's capital. Joining him were Commission Deputy Director Patty Daley and Planner/Energy Specialist Ryan Christenberry, the chief author of the energy section of the 2009 Regional Policy Plan. Christenberry worked with renewable energy proponents, environmental planners, and potential developers to craft the regional standards.

Development proposals above a certain threshold must be designed to earn ENERGY STAR(r) certification, use efficient building-envelope design standards, and meet 10 percent of their electrical demand through on -site renewable-energy generation. Flexible waiver criteria encourage innovation for projects with certain site constraints.

As one example, Christenberry points to a new facility in Hyannis that F.W. Webb, the Northeast's largest plumbing and heating supply company, redeveloped following the standards of the 2009 Regional Policy Plan. "F.W. Webb's 60,000 square foot warehouse/office redevelopment is an outstanding example of the suitability and application of the plan's energy standards," she says. "The company embraced the regulations and achieved an innovative building design that has become a model for facilities in the future."

See the story online: Cape Cod Commission Receives EPA's 2010 "Clean Air Excellence Award"

Meet the ecobee Smart Thermostat

Designed in partnership with homeowners and HVAC Contractors, the wireless ecobee Smart Thermostat includes built in intelligent programs, simple touch screen programming, and a personalized Web Portal. Free apps available for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android help you save time, money, conserve energy, and reduce your environmental impact. These great apps and the personalized web portal let you control your Wi-Fi enabled ecobee Smart Thermostat from anywhere at any time. Through the web portal you can do the following, all without an annual fee!

The ecobee Smart Thermostat makes energy saving simple and is a vital part of helping you move to a much Greener home.

Grohe "Hope Flows" Program

"GROHE is proud to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) — where a minimum of 85 cents of every dollar goes toward funding the most advanced and promising breast cancer research across the globe. We encourage you to tap into a great feeling by participating in our HopeFlows initiative.

When you buy a Ladylux3 Café or Ladylux3 Plus, $25 from your purchase sponsors 30 minutes of hope in the form of vital BCRF research. Our goal is to raise $250,000 — enough to fund a breast cancer research project for one year. So be sure to visit a participating showroom and help in this important cause."

See www.grohehopeflows.com for more information.