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Leonard Valve appoints director of technical services
by John Mesenbrink 08/20/2008
Cranston, R.I. — Leonard Valve Company, the quality leader in the manufacture of thermostatic water mixing valves, has promoted Rick Cota to the position of vice president – Director of Technical Services. The announcement was made by Niles Wilcox, president of Leonard.   » read more

 

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