BNET Industries
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Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies Whslr
President
Susan MileusnichNumber of Employees 100
Contact Information
2480 Stanfield Rd
Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 1S2
(905) 949-4800
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services: 541611
Recent Events
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American Standard Brands Launches Online Repair Parts Store
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American Standard Brands Announces New Personnel Appointments
News & Analysis
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American Standard offers allegiance 18 A/C system.(Warm air and HVAC products roundup)
American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning has unveiled the newest addition to its family of residential systems. With a SEER rating of 18.90, the Allegiance 18 exceeds the minimum efficiency level of 13.00 SEER, designated by the U.S. Environm American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning has...
Making inroads with builders through Hvac upgrades.(American Standard representative describes services)(Brief Article)
In a tightening economy, when it sometimes appears that customers try to squeeze every last dollar out of sellers' pockets, there are examples of businesses that prefer to reverse that trend by showing customers the value of adding and not subtractin In a tightening economy, when...
American Standard to focus on HVAC and plumbing
The New Jersey-based manufacturer last month agreed to dispose of its DiaSorin medical division to focus on its core businesses, which are HVAC, plumbing and electronic braking systems. The sale of DiaSorin is expected to dose by the end of September.
Minnesota School Combines Indoor Air Quality With Energy Efficiency
Students and teachers in Red Wing, Minnesota are enjoying a new high school that uses the latest in efficient, quiet HVAC technology to provide optimal indoor air quality. While the increase in outdoor air supply could not come too soon for those who are sensitive to poor indoor air quality,...
New Office Facility Uses Custom Air Handlers to Maintain Ideal Work Environment
Beverly Enterprises and its operating subsidiaries comprise a leading provider of post-acute health care in the United States. The Tracer Summit system enables Don Stewart, supervisor of facilities engineering, to main comfort and ventilation levels at the high standards set by Beverly and the system designer. Employee comfort and well-being...
SAS Institute Opts for "Cadillac" HVAC System
After more than 20 years in business, SAS Institute is the largest privately owned software company in the world and one of the top 10 largest independent software vendors. The SAS Institute campus now includes 16 buildings, most of which were built using split-system heat pump HVAC systems. The SAS...
Quiet Comfort and HVAC System Security Featured at New Enterprise Rent-A-Car Headquarters
The title is claimed by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, based on its total rental fleet size and number of offices. Enterprise takes a lower public profile than many other firms, yet is aggressive in its growth and goals. The privately-owned company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The computer facility is one...
Preserving the Past for the Future
Providing a comfortable environment for Monticello visitors is important, but the HVAC system is critical to preserving the structure and the priceless artifacts found within. Monticello was first air conditioned in 1954, but the HVAC system had not been significantly upgraded until 1994. It now uses a chilled water system...
Washington Monument Restoration Features New HVAC System
With the National Park Service's $4.4 million public/private restoration of the 144-year-old Washington Monument nearly complete, and as scaffolding comes down, the official re-opening of the monument is scheduled for Summer 2000. Summer Consultants Inc., of McLean, Virginia, designed the new air conditioning system, working with engineers at Trane office...
The Octagon Gets New HVAC System
The Octagon, in the heart of Washington DC, has seen not only sun, rain, lilac and larkspur during its nearly 200 years; it has also played an important role in the history of the United States and of the world. Included in the work was installation of the latest in...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Susan Mileusnich | President |
| Lawrence Costello | Senior Vice President, Human Resources |
| Mary Gustafsson | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
| David Modi | Vice President, Government and Public Affairs |
| Edward Schlesinger | Vice President and General Auditor |
| R. Bruce Fisher | Vice President, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations |
| Sally Robling | Vice President, Marketing |
| Chuck Collins | |
| John A. Batsch | |
| Mary Beth | Juris Doctor |
| Steven E. Anderson | International Consultant and Trainer |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| James F. Hardymon | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American Standard Inc. | President | Current |
Lawrence (Larry) Costello is senior vice president, human resources for American Standard Companies Inc., having joined the company in July 2000. Prior to joining American Standard, he worked for Campbell Soup Company where he was corporate vice president for global human resources. He spent 12 years with Pepsico Inc., where he held the positions of vice president - personnel for Pepsico Foods International and vice president - personnel for Frito Lay, Inc. Larry was also a partner in HRC Consultants for six years. Larry holds a bachelor's degree in administration from New Jersey-based Rider College.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American Standard Inc. | Senior Vice President, Human Resources | Current |
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Human Resources | Current |
| Frito-Lay, Inc. | Vice President, Personnel | Former |
| Campbell Soup Company | Corporate Vice President for Global Human Resources | Former |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | Vice President, Personnel | Former |
| Hrc Consultants Inc | Partner | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | Senior Vice President | Current |
| American Standard Inc. | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | Current |
| First Solar, Inc. | Vice President, General Counsel | Current |
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | Secretary | Current |
| Honeywell Corporation | Chief Counsel | Former |
| Honeywell International Inc. | chief counsel | Former |
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | Chief Counsel for Trane | Former |
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | General Counsel | Former |
| Honeywell Corporation | Counsel | Former |
| First Solar, Inc. | General Counsel | Former |
| The University of Michigan Law School | Juris Doctor degree | Former |
| Boston University | Bachelor's Degree In English Literature | Former |
David (Dave) Modi is vice president of government and public affairs for American Standard Companies, having joined the company in January 2003. He is responsible for shaping and leading the $9.5 billion company's public policy initiatives globally, representing American Standard's viewpoint on legislation and regulations that affect its businesses. Dave has more than 20 years' experience in public and government affairs. He joins American Standard from Georgia Pacific Corporation, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products and related chemicals, where he served most recently as vice president of government affairs. During his 12-year career with Georgia Pacific, Modi directed the company's U.S. lobbying activity, developed its political action committee and led an array of diverse, high profile issue management projects including Superfund legislation. Earlier in his career, he worked for DuPont, the science and technology company, as an environmental attorney and lobbyist. A graduate of the University of Iowa, Dave holds a law degree from the University of North Carolina.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American Standard Inc. | Vice President, Government and Public Affairs | Current |
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Georgia-Pacific Corporation | Current | |
| The University of North Carolina | Law Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| American Standard Inc. | Vice President and General Auditor | Current |
| American Standard Inc. | Manager | Former |
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | Assistant Controller | Former |
| American Standard Inc. | Assistant Controller | Former |
| American Standard Inc. | Analyst | Former |
| General Instrument Corporation | Senior Financial Analyst | Former |
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | General Auditor | Former |
| St. John's University | MBA | Former |
| Montclair State University | Bachelor's Degree In Finance | Former |
Bruce Fisher is vice president of strategic planning and investor relations for American Standard Companies, having joined the company in July 2000. Before coming to American Standard, Bruce spent 23 years with the former AlliedSignal where most recently he was vice president of Amorphous Metals, a global business that sells energy-efficient materials to the electrical, electronics and other advanced technology industries. During his career, Bruce held marketing, business planning and progressively more responsible finance positions with various AlliedSignal divisions and corporate office. Bruce is a graduate of the University of Virginia. He received an MBA from the College of William and Mary.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | Vice President of Strategic Planning | Current |
| American Standard Inc. | Vice President, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations | Current |
| Honeywell International Inc. | vice president of Amorphous Metals | Former |
| College of William & Mary | MBA | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | Chief Marketing Officer | Current |
| American Standard Inc. | Vice President, Marketing | Current |
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | Vice President | Former |
| Campbell Soup Company | Vice President | Former |
| Campbell Soup Company | General Manager of Global Beverages | Former |
| Kraft Foods Inc. | Managing Brand Name Products | Former |
| University of Virginia | MBA | Former |
| Princeton University | Graduate | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Barrett Distribution | Operations Manager | Current |
| American Standard Inc. | Current | |
| Johnson Controls, Inc. | Current |
John Batsch joined HBE in 2003 and currently serves as Director of Operations for VISCOM Products Inc. and Director - Public Sector for HBE. As the Director of Operations for VISCOM, he oversees the operations within the division, including coordination of system design, production, installation and maintenance. As Director - Public Sector for HBE, he is responsible for coordination of installation, service and maintenance for security at the Port Authority's metropolitan area airports and the wireless infrastructure at the MTA's city tunnels. Throughout his 30 plus year career, Mr. Batsch has held various line and staff positions in both the security and wireless industries at Mosler Safe Company, a division of American Standard; Advanced Mobile Phone Service, subsidiary of AT NYNEX Mobile Communications Inc.; Mobile Communications Company of America (MCCA) and AeroComm Inc., a division of IFCI. Mr. Batsch has an undergraduate degree in Business Management from Western New England College, attended numerous advanced management/post graduate courses in finance and management, plus augmented his management background with technical courses from New Jersey Institute of Technology and the US Air Force.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Viscom Products Inc. | Director of Operations | Current |
| American Standard Inc. | Current | |
| Western New England College | Undergraduate Degree In Business Management | Former |
Mary Beth has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Boston University, and a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Michigan Law School.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American Standard Inc. | Juris Doctor | Current |
| Boston University | Bachelor's Degree In English Literature | Former |
Mr. Anderson serves as an international consultant and trainer to global companies in matters of senior leadership development. Mr. Anderson served as National Partner-in-Charge-Industries of KPMG LLP and as a member of that firm's Management Committee from November 1990 until he retired in 1994. He became a partner of the firm in 1977, having joined in 1967.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American Standard Inc. | International Consultant and Trainer | Current |
| American Standard Inc. | Chair, Audit Committee | Current |
James Hardymon joined Investcorp as an Advisory Director to the private equity team in 2002. James is the former CEO of Textron, Inc. Previously, he was the President and CEO of Emerson Electric. James is a seasoned manufacturing executive with over 40 years of experience across a variety of industries including aircraft, automotive and industrial. The companies led by James are legends for execution, operating performance, profitability and shareholder growth. During his tenure Emerson and Textron were very acquisitive, performing more than 50 acquisitions. James is a member of the Board of Directors of Air Products and Chemicals, Lexmark International, Circuit City Stores, American Standard and Schneider Electrics.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Investcorp, Inc. | Advisory Director | Current |
| Investcorp | Advisory Director, New York | Current |
| Wabco Holdings Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Ivtm | Director | Current |
| Circuit City Stores, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Investcorp, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Air Products Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| American Standard Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Lexmark International, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Lexmark International Middle East Fz LLC | Committee Member | Current |
| Emerson Electric Co. | CEO | Former |
| Textron Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Emerson Electric Co. | President | Former |
| Textron Inc. | President | Former |
| Textron Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | Former |
| Emerson Electric Co. | Coo | Former |
| Textron Inc. | Chairman | Former |
| NYSE Group, Inc. | Chairman | Former |
| University of Kentucky | Chairman of Board | Former |
| American Standard Companies, Inc. | Director | Former |
| Emerson Electric Co. | Vice Chairman | Former |
| Textron Inc. | Director | Former |
| Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
| Emerson Electric Co. | Director | Former |
| University of Kentucky | B.A. and M.S. Degrees In Civil Engineering | Former |
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