Champion-Arrowhead, LLC - Press Releases

Press Releases

New Rep Agencies

6/1/2008 Champion-Arrowhead LLC

Los Angeles, CA. Champion-Arrowhead LLC announces the addition of three new rep agencies to its already outstanding sales force. Effective 6/1/2008, the following agencies will represent the company for both plumbing and irrigation products:

AKR Associates Inc. Upstate New York and the North East
Maples Sales and Service Inc. - Colorado
Meek and Beck Associates Inc. Michigan

Jim Gitney, the companys CEO commented,

"We are pleased to announce the addition of these outstanding agencies to our sales force. Champion-Arrowhead only looks for the best to support our brand, and we believe we have found the best to represent both Arrowhead Brass Products and Champion Irrigation products. We continue to improve our focus on the needs of contractors and distributors by providing the highest level of service, quality and innovation."

About Champion-Arrowhead LLC. The company consists of two of the best known brand names in the plumbing and irrigation industries. Champion-Arrowhead LLC was formed by Champion Irrigation LLC acquiring Arrowhead Brass Products LLC in 2006, making it one of the last US manufacturers of innovative and high quality brass products for the plumbing and irrigation industries. Champion Irrigation, founded in 1936 and Arrowhead Brass Products, founded in 1937 have over 140 years of experience and brand recognition. The company has several innovative new products including Arrow-Breaker, a patented technology, which is available in all connections and sizes for hose bibbs and Frost Free hydrants. A complete selection of the company's products can be seen at www.championarrowhead.com.

Launch of new Shark Bite Products

3/1/2008 Champion-Arrowhead LLC

Los Angeles, CA. Champion-Arrowhead LLC announces the launch of Shark Bite on its Frost Free hydrants. The company has worked closely with Cash Acme and its parent company to modify the Shark Bite design so that the company can offer this unique product to its customers. Now the contractor can use one SKU to connect a hydrant to copper tubing, CTS, CPVC and PEX in both 1/2" and 3/4". Shark Bite is available on all of Champion-Arrowhead's Frost Free hydrants. When coupled with the company's Arrow-Breaker Frost Free hydrants, the contractor now has the most unique product in the industry, providing significant cost and reliability advantages. The Arrow-Breaker 460 series of hydrants eliminates the need for a screw on vacuum breaker. The push on feature of the Shark Bite significantly reduces installation time for the contractor, while reducing the number of SKUs the contractor must deal with for various piping arrangements.
Jim Gitney, the companys CEO commented,

"We are pleased to announce the addition of the Shark Bite connection to our Frost Free line. Available only through Champion-Arrowhead LLC, we once again demonstrate our innovative approach to theneeds of our contractors and distributors. This new product provides significant productivity improvements for the contractor, and gives our distributors a choice to reduce the number of SKUs they have to carry."

Arrow-Breaker wins Best New Specialty Product of 2007

12/15/2007 Champion-Arrowhead LLC

Los Angeles, CA. Champion-Arrowhead LLC announces the awarding of the Best New specialty Product of 2007 at the Irrigation Associations annual show in San Diego. Arrow-Breaker, the company's newest product was chosen over hundreds of competitive products that were considered.
Jim Gitney, the company's CEO commented,

"We are very honored that one of our new products would be given this award. The judging committee recognized that Arrow-Breaker solves several problems that exist in both the irrigation and plumbing industries. With its integrated vacuum breaker, the product has higher flow, doesn't hum, doesn't clog and reduces water hammer, all common problems with hose bibbs and Frost Free hydrants. More importantly, it solves a significant problem in the industry, by insuring that these products continue to meet code after homeowners move in. It also significantly reduces contractor call backs from dissatisfied homeowners."

Arrow-Breaker, a patented technology, owned by Champion-Arrowhead LLC, is available in all connections and sizes for hose bibbs and Frost Free hydrants.

Chris Davey Appointed as New Director of Marketing and Sales

8/15/2007 Champion-Arrowhead LLC

Los Angeles, CA. Champion-Arrowhead LLC announces the appointment of Chris Davey Director of Marketing and Sales for this manufacturer of brass products for the irrigation and plumbing industries. Mr. Davey, with over 30 years experience in irrigation and professional products at API, Rain Bird and Walla Walla Sprinkler will guide the company's marketing and sales future. Jim Gitney, the company's CEO commented,

"We are very excited about Chris joining the company. His strength in our markets and channels of distribution will be a huge asset to the company. Together, we will be able to set a new product road for the company as well as new strategies for distribution. Chris involvement in the development and launching of the MP Rotator in the irrigation industry gives him unique insight on how to create and market products that focus on innovation and productivity improvements for contractors."

About Champion-Arrowhead LLC. The company consists of two of the best known brand names in the plumbing and irrigation industries. Champion-Arrowhead LLC was formed by Champion Irrigation LLC acquiring Arrowhead Brass Products LLC in 2006, making it one of the last US manufacturers of innovative and high quality brass products for the plumbing and irrigation industries. Champion Irrigation, founded in 1936 and Arrowhead Brass Products, founded in 1937 have over 140 years of experience and brand recognition. A complete selection of the company's products can be seen at www.championarrowhead.com.

Jim Gitney appointed as New CEO

7/15/2007 Champion-Arrowhead LLC

Los Angeles, CA. Champion-Arrowhead LLC announces the appointment of Jim Gitney as the CEO for this manufacturer of brass products for the irrigation and plumbing industries. Mr. Gitney, with over 30 years experience in consumer and professional products at GE, Black & Decker and Rain Bird will take the helm immediately. Mr. Gitney commented,

"I am very excited about the prospects of leading a company with over 140 years of brand equity that can be built upon. The company's reputation for high quality and innovation in both industries, coupled with 'Made-In-USA' products provides fertile ground for significantly growing its business and brands."

About Champion-Arrowhead LLC. The company consists of two of the best known brand names in the plumbing and irrigation industries. Champion-Arrowhead LLC was formed by Champion Irrigation LLC acquiring Arrowhead Brass Products LLC in 2006, making it one of the last US manufacturers of innovative and high quality brass products for the plumbing and irrigation industries. Champion Irrigation, founded in 1936 and Arrowhead Brass Products, founded in 1937 have over 140 years of experience and brand recognition. A complete selection of the company's products can be seen at www.championarrowhead.com.