First Supply GREEN Vendor Partners (Updated 4/04/08)

The following is a list of vendors who carry eco-friendly products under our GREEN initiative. Please note that this list is constantly growing and is not all-inclusive so check back often. We have supplied direct links to these manufacturers’ webpages describing their efforts, practices and awards.

Click on to see the manufacturer's Green web page.

	ADS	By providing our customers with long–lasting products that are environmentally friendly, we offer a viable green alternative to concrete and steel pipe. Our engineered plastic system provides better hydraulic performance, extended service life, reductions in installation and maintenance costs, and a much smaller carbon footprint.
	Amtrol	"AMTROL's new treatment systems offer a new level of quality and convenience. These packaged residential systems, specifically designed for arsenic and other heavy metal treatment, are the culmination of years of experience for reliable, simple and cost effective treatment. *No other technology can compare to its simplicity and ease of use. The media can operate over a wide range of water quality and utilizes no regeneration chemicals, salts or additives. Only periodic back-washing is required. The spent media, upon exhaustion, is easily disposed as non-hazardous waste."
	Alsons	Fluidics spray technology reinvents the showering experience, creating a warmer, more luxurious spray than standard shower heads. This patented system is all about performance.....and water savings too! This spray technology controls the water's shape and velocity, allowing the spray to meet the needs of the user with a full-body spray that feels like a high-flow shower, yet actually uses less water. In addition, the Fluidics spray surpasses standard showers by using thermal technology that produces a larger spray, stays warmer longer.
	Anvil International	Anvil understands this growing focus on sustainable buildings, and we will provide you with helpful, straightforward guidance — as well as comprehensive piping solutions - to help our build successful green projects that will substantially benefit your company and community for many years to come. Anvil International and the Gruvlok Division manufacture a wide variety of Pipe Fittings and Grooved Mechanical Piping Products manufactured entirely from recycled Iron and Steel Scrap.
	A.O. Smith	A. O. Smith has been named the 2007 Excellence in Manufacturing Award Winner for Innovation; The A. O. Smith Vertex™ has been named the AHR Expo Innovation Award Green Building Product of the Year. Winning products were chosen for their ability to help HVAC&R professionals best provide safer, healthier, more efficient and/or more comfortable indoor environments; Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, presents its awards to companies demonstrating best practices in a variety of regional and global markets. Frost & Sullivan selected A. O. Smith Corporation as the recipient of the 2006 Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Innovation in the United States water heater market. The company’s new Vertex™ residential water heater product line has successfully catered to a growing market requirement and is an innovation in a highly mature market.
	Aristokraft	MasterBrand Cabinets has been named a certified manufacturer in the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) Environmental Stewardship Program. The new program, introduced in 2006, recognizes manufacturers that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to environmental practices and sustainability. “We’ve been driving environmental stewardship internally at MasterBrand for a number of years, so it’s gratifying to receive this important recognition,” says Greg Stoner, president of MasterBrand Cabinets. “The KCMA ESP certification process gave us another way to gauge the effectiveness of our current manufacturing process, and to plan for future improvements. It also helps our channel customers discuss our environmental actions with builders, remodelers and consumers.”
	Aspen Manufacturing, Inc.	Aspen Manufacturing, Inc. has earned a stellar reputation for providing high efficiency products that improve comfort, reduce energy costs and guarantee long-lasting qulaity. Built with cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, they are stringently tested to meet the industry's highest standards.
	Atco Rubber Products, Inc.	energy-efficient, fiberglass insulation
	Baker Mfg.	Offer a variety of lead-free products.
	Bemis	Bemis Toilet Seats ... Made with Earth-Friendly Paints and Materials. Bemis is committed to clean, ecologically sound operations and products. For the benefit of our customers, employees and the environment, we take the higher ground when designing products, processes and manufacturing systems. Bemis satisfies both the letter and the spirit of the law, fully complying with all applicable federal and state regulations and requirements with respect to environmental protection.
	Bradley	For 85 years, Bradley has manufactured high quality, water-conserving products. We continue to introduce products that conserve water and energy and lead to more environmentally sound washrooms. With manufacturing innovations, receycled materials and award-winning product design, Bradley contributes to green building in many ways. In continuing to support sustainable design, Bradley's patented ndite technology uses photovoltaic cells to convert light to energy.
	Brizo	The study of water in motion. By controlling the water's shape, velocity and thermal dynamics, Delta Faucet Company has reinvented the showering experience — creating a warmer, more luxurious spray that blankets the body, giving the feeling of a high-flow shower with less water. Water conservation. Body sprays featuring H2Okinetic Technology deliver 1.6 gallons of water per minute that actually feels like 2.5 gallons per minute resulting in a 36% decrease in water usage compared to a high flow system.
	Broan-NuTone	Energy Star: Conserve energy and energy expenditures. If you’re concerned about saving money and energy, choose Broan products that feature the Energy Star logo. These products use high efficiency motors and lighting that can reduce energy consumption by as much as 65% — all without sacrificing performance. Learn more about Energy Star at www.energystar.gov.
	Burnham	So, the next time you are replacing your house's heating system or building a new house look for heating products that display the ENERGY STAR® logo. So what makes a boiler an ENERGY STAR® product? Well first, the efficiency (how much useful energy is produced by an appliance compared to the amount of energy it consumes) of the product needs to be determined. Then, if the product is 85% efficient or above, it can proudly wear the ENERGY STAR® logo. Burnham offers products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR® certification-the V8, LE/LEDV, Revolution, and RSA. Take a look at these products to learn more. Remember that since they are ENERGY STAR® labeled, they can save 10-30% or more on your heating bill.
	Canfield technologies, Inc.	Offer a variety of lead-free products.
	Caroma	The strength and success of the company has been built on the foundations of innovation, water conservation and quality. Caroma was the first company in the world to develop the 6/3 liter, dual flush WC technology. This technology was released in 1993 and set a new benchmark in water conservation in the sanitary ware industry and has made a significant impact on the reduction of water usage in commercial and domestic bathroom applications. Since the introduction of the 6/3 liter dual flush system Caroma has exported it to over 30 countries world wide. Globally Caroma is considered the leader in reduced flush technology.
	Cetco Drilling Products	StrongSeal™ Roofing Underlayments provide superior moisture protection against wind driven rain and winter storm ice damming. Made with recycled materials, the durable underlayments withstand "UV" exposure to the elements for a period of twelve (12) months. StrongSeal Roofing Underlayments are produced in both nail down and premium self-adhering membranes. Containing no asphalt, the underlayments are a resilient environmentally friendly and ecologically sound material for residential and commercial roofing systems.
	Chicago Faucets	Chicago Faucet's Commitment to Water Conservation: Selecting water and energy saving Chicago Faucet products as new or replacement fittings will help assist in maximizing water conservation and reducing costs.
	Church	Church Toilet Seats ... Made with Earth-Friendly Paints and Materials. Church is committed to clean, ecologically sound operations and products. For the benefit of our customers, employees and the environment, we take the higher ground when designing products, processes and manufacturing systems. Bemis satisfies both the letter and the spirit of the law, fully complying with all applicable federal and state regulations and requirements with respect to environmental protection.
	Cooper B-Line	A complete rooftop support solution that is made from 100% recycled rubber. Approved by Building Green Inc. for LEED credit.
	Crane Plumbing	The EcoSolutions toilets use pressure instead of gravity to create a strong flushing action for either liquid or solid waste. The flushing performance of the EcoSolutions toilet qualifies as an HET (High Efficiency Toilet) flushing on 20% less water than a conventional 1.6 gpf / 6.0 lpf toilet.
	Delta Faucet	Water is perhaps the most valuable natural resource considered in sustainable design. Delta Faucet Company places a high priority on products that address today's water conservation concerns as well as water purity and accessibility. We're committed to providing smart water delivery solutions that maximize water savings without sacrificing the comfort and convenience of the user experience or the durability and life span of our products.
	Direct Brands	Features robust energy efficient technology.
	Ducane HVAC	Save Energy, Increase Comfort. Ducane products provide exceptional cooling and heating performance. They are designed to help you use significantly less energy than older, less efficient models.
	EMI	Efficiently designed AmericaSeries Ductless Split Systems allow you to cut your energy costs by cooling and heating zones as required. Unlike central air, each zone is controlled independently allowing you to use energy wisely - only where and when you need it.
	EZflow	EZflow products are manufactured of recycled polystyrene prevented millions of pounds of waste from unproductively filling landfills.
	Fantech	Fantech offers a full line of Heat Recovery and Energy Recovery ventilators designed to provide continuous ventilation throughout your home. Fresh air is brought in and contaminated air is exhausted out while maintaining energy efficiency.
	Flomatic Valves	Danfoss Flomatic Corporation will conduct activities in such a manner to be in compliance with regulatory requirements and voluntary commitments; prevent pollution; ensure continuous improvement in processes that impact on environmental operations and performances, including those not subject to regulation; ensure environmental information is available to the public.
	Goulds	Our business and employees will: • Take a commitment to continual improvement and prevention of pollution • Reduce the creation of waste and dispose of such waste responsibly • Reduce the consumption of natural resources and energy
	Greentek	All Greentek products are designed with high-performance and reliable motors for your comfort and peace of mind. Factory sealled and dynamically balanced, our motors are maintenance-free for years to come. By reducing motor speed to balance the unit, you avoid the noise that would be produced by balancing dampers. In addition, with this technology the unit will consume less energy.
	Grohe	GROHE is a responsible company. We listen to our customers’ opinions and care about the environment. Our products are made from high-grade materials, and combine the economical and ecological use of water with excellent design to ensure years of function and enjoyment. GROHE TurboStat® technology is an example of this – our superior thermostats reach the desired temperature in a flash and respond to changes in water pressure instantly, as a result they use less water.
	Grundfos	Grundfos Pumps Manufacturing Corporation’s Fresno facility is one of the founding members of the Performance Track program initiated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in June 2000. With this program, the EPA elevated its efforts to work with businesses which have achieved a higher environmental performance level beyond legal compliance requirements. Under the National Environmental Performance Track (Performance Track) program, the agency will reward companies which exceed minimum regulatory requirements and take extra steps to reduce and prevent pollution. These companies are setting the pace in demonstrating ways to increase protection of public health and the environment.
	Hi-Velocity	Leading the Green Revolution with Energy Saving Programmable EPC Variable Speed Motors.
	Holiday Kitchens	Holiday Kitchens is committed to improving the social, economic and environmental well being of our community. As such, we will foster partnerships that address the environmental concerns of our citizens, enhance our local economy, and create cleaner, safer neighborhoods. We pledge to work with area businesses, community groups and residents to implement projects that benefit our residents while protecting and preserving the world we live in.
	Honeywell	By integrating energy supply and demand strategies, Honeywell can help reduce your operating costs - by 20 percent or more. Reinvest your savings into facility improvements or apply them directly to your bottom line.
	InSinkErator	Food waste disposers are considered an environmental appliance - much like EnergyStar-rated refrigerators and laundry machines. Disposers are approved for sale in more than 80 countries, as a result of decades of research ans widespread use that support the essential role disposers play in diverting food waste from collection trucks, landfills and incinerators.
	Insulation Solutions	Truly Efficient … Reflects energy radiating downward back to the area you are trying to heat.
	International Comfort Products	All Comfortmaker and Tempstar products meet or exceed federal standards for efficiency and can greatly save on energy costs, especially compared to an older, less efficient system.
	Jay R. Smith Manufacturing	The ENVIRO-FLO Trench Drain Series is the first of its kind in trench drain technology, encompassing all the compelling qualities you look for when deciding on a manufactured sloping trench drain system. The lightweight, 100% polypropylene construction, along with the Enviro-Loc mechanical interlocking joint, molded outlet connection for quicker and easier installations, and a complete selection of grate materials, make it contractor-friendly.
	Kohler	Environment-friendly KOHLER® and STERLING® plumbing products are designed to conserve our natural resources while remaining true to a singular level of quality for performance and design. Whether you're specifying products that help buildings earn LEED water-efficiency points or accommodating the individual preferences of homeowners, we believe it's important to offer innovative bath and powder room products that help you address the increasingly challenging demands of your customers.
	Laing Thermotech, Inc	The UCT-909 -Tankless is a timer and temperature controlled circulator. This innovative product design provides a controlled hot water recirculation system for tankless water heaters. The benefits of tankless water heater systems are increased by adding the luxury and convenience of instant hot water at all fixtures in the home.
	Lux Products Corp.	Offers a variety of programmable thermostats for efficient heating and cooling.
	MacDuff Co. Manufacturing	Ultra-Fin Radiant Heat: Radiant heat has never been easier or more affordable for your home than with the Ultra-Fin Radiant Floor Heating System. Take a leap forward with Ultra-Fin – the radiant heat system that provides the comfort and efficiency you want from radiant floor heating, while providing simpler installation for a greater variety of home styles.
	Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC	Manfield's newest EcoQuantum dual flush toilet has been developed by our advanced engineering team to take water conservation to a new level - the future. Designed with our new powerful and quiet pressure assist system, the EcoQuantum toilet offers unprecedented performance at both 1.1 gallons per flush and at 1.6 gallons per flush. It's simple - gently press down on the trip lever for the ultimate in conservation.
	MasterCraft	MasterBrand Cabinets has been named a certified manufacturer in the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) Environmental Stewardship Program. The new program, introduced in 2006, recognizes manufacturers that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to environmental practices and sustainability. “We’ve been driving environmental stewardship internally at MasterBrand for a number of years, so it’s gratifying to receive this important recognition,” says Greg Stoner, president of MasterBrand Cabinets. “The KCMA ESP certification process gave us another way to gauge the effectiveness of our current manufacturing process, and to plan for future improvements. It also helps our channel customers discuss our environmental actions with builders, remodelers and consumers.”
	Milwaukee Tool	Milwaukee is a champion for the environment and was the first power tool manufacturer, in 1999, to achieve ISO 14001 certification for sound environmental practices. Corporate wide we have seven active programs in implementation to upgrade our processes to reduce the impact of our products and their manufacture on the environment. Our V28 & V18 batteries contain no cadmium, making them more eco-friendly than other high powered rechargeable batteries. Although, these batteries do not have to recycled, we encourage everyone to recycle all rechargeable battery packs.
	Moen	Moen® is committed to engineering a wide selection of products that conserve resources and maximize energy efficiency in commercial applications, providing lower lifetime costs for building owners and operators.
	NIBCO	Combine the proven performance of NIBCO fittings and NIBCO specified valves with the acclaimed speed of press-to-connect joints and you have the NIBCO Press System advantage. A trusted industry name for more than 100 years, NIBCO is a leading North American provider of commercial piping products. NIBCO’s press-to-connect fittings for mechanical joinery systems are an effective alternative to traditional joinery methods. Requires no flame, gas, flux or solder – safer installation and environmentally friendly.
	Noritz	Through all phases of production from development to manufacturing Noritz takes great pride in contributing our share of efforts to preserving the global environment by recycling, conserving resources, and curbing waste. Our environmental research has resulted in a breakthrough development of a burner that is highly efficient while minimizing NOx emissions.
	North Star	North Star uses advanced filtration technology and state-of-the-art computer controls to give you uniformly consistent softened water - together with the greatest salt and water savings possible. That’s innovation!
	Oatey	Throughout Oatey’s history, we have embraced social and environmental consciousness leadership as part of doing business. In 2000, we began exploring how to expand our impact in these areas through implementing sustainability principles. Sustainability means creating products, processes, services, facilities and communities that improve our quality of life while maintaining the capacity of the environment to provide for future generations. Sustainability is more than green, more than environmental. It is an integration of personal health, community, economic and environmental values and needs. Business has started to measure their impact, calling it the Triple Bottom Line. Sustainability principles will help us reduce our costs, increase our revenues help to restore our environment and enhance our community.
	Olsen Airco	ECR International takes pride in offering a full line of heating and cooling appliances including the Olsen brand of oil and gas furnaces. The full line of quality Olsen oil and gas furnaces and central air conditioning offers brand recognition, applications versatility and a wide range of energy efficient models that are easy to install and maintain.
	Owens Corning	Owens Corning understands the importance of operating in ways that meet the needs of the present without compromising the world we leave to the future. Sustainability is at the heart of our company’s stated purpose – Delivering Solutions, Transforming Markets and Enhancing Lives. We are committed to operating with three balanced outcomes: economic growth, environmental stewardship and social progress.
	Reznor	Offer a variety of products with 91% plus thermal efficiency.
	Sloan Valve Company	SLOAN - The Water Effeciency Company Water is Precious. Water is the most valuable resource in our world. Water Efficiency is fast becoming a global challenge. How do we accept the challenge? Sloan's Water Efficency Division and LEED - applicable products can help you achieve your sustainability objectives.
	Solar & Palau	Soler & Palau products in residential and commercial air movement products. Applications for these fans include ventilation for improved indoor air quality and many of their fans are Energy Star listed.
	Standex ADP	Standex ADP offers an alternative for those wanting to install HETO's on 8x duct. By shortening the width and lengthening the base, HETOs once too large for 8x duct now fit with ease. The new, sleeker design, also delivers better airflow for improved efficiency.
	StarMark Cabinetry	We are proud to be a cabinet manufacturer who is an approved participant in the KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program, having met the requirements of ESP 01-06 for Air Quality, Resource Management of Product and Process, Environmental Stewardship and Community Relations.
	Sterling	Environment-friendly KOHLER® and STERLING® plumbing products are designed to conserve our natural resources while remaining true to a singular level of quality for performance and design. Whether you're specifying products that help buildings earn LEED water-efficiency points or accommodating the individual preferences of homeowners, we believe it's important to offer innovative bath and powder room products that help you address the increasingly challenging demands of your customers.
	Summeraire	Summeraire offers Heat recovery ventilators used for ventilating homes and businesses in an energy efficient manner while improving air quality.
	Symmons Industries	Symmons rugged dependability, affordability and ease of use have made them the country's leading shower systems and earned the trust and respect of contractors, project planners and designers. Today, our innovations lead the industry in thermostatic controllers, automatic showers and metering and sensor faucets. Symmons products no only demonstrate our commitment to water conservation but when properly installed provide the end user with a high level of safety as well as comfort
	Taco	Taco Green is the expression of the company’s commitment to the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED design and build initiative. The LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is a feature-oriented rating system where credits are earned for satisfying specified green building criteria.
	Tekmar	Without a tekmar Outdoor Reset Control, your heating system does not know if it is a cool autumn night or the coldest winter day. Therefore it works as if it’s always the coldest day of the year and heats the water to a maximum temperature. By adding a tekmar Outdoor Reset Control that works alongside of your boiler and thermostat, you may see energy savings of up to 30%.
	Thermolec	Thermolec products include electric boilers, plenum heaters and duct heaters. These products are used for residential and light commercial heating and are 100% efficient and emit no harmful combustion gases.
	Triangle Tube	Triangle Tube, an innovator and industry leader in the manufacturing of quality Stainless Steel Hot Water Heating Equipment, has been providing highly efficient energy solutions to the Heating Industry for over fifty years. Many products are Energy Star rated.
	Tyler Pipe	Tyler Pipe Industries manufactures Cast Iron Soil Pipe. Our Pipe and Fittings are entirely produced from recycled Iron and Steel Scrap.
	Uponor	Corporate social responsibility … Responsibility for people and the environment - naturally. Uponor works to maintain corporate social responsibility on the basis of the following principles: Considering environmental factors in the development and manufacture of products; Well-being, rewarding jobs and skills development for personnel and Appreciating partners, consumers and society. Uponor's responsible way of conducting its operations is based on its values, reflecting what we stand for and defining how we should behave in relation to our customers and each other. The social responsibility is further defined by the code of conduct, which describes Uponor's operating principles in questions related to bribery, corruption, the handling of confidential information, the environment, company's political commitments, as well as employees, customers and suppliers.
	U.S. Pipe	U.S. Pipe has been taking scrap and turning it into beneficial durable goods for many decades. Their ductile iron pipe contains a minimum of 85% recycled materials with an average that is closer to 90%.
	Victaulic	Victaulic is committed to providing design and construction professionals with piping system solutions that help them achieve their individual sustainability goals while at the same time contributing to the surrounding ecosystem's overall wellness through environmentally sound business practices and processes.
	Vitra	The main goal of our organization operating in the field of building materials is to fulfill its responsibilities towards environment and society by making positive contributions to the country economy, to meet customer expectations and satisfaction.
	Waterless	"Waterless No-FlushTM urinals achieve zero water consumption. A Waterless urinal saves on average 45,000 gallons of water a year . Twenty-two Waterless urinals save approximately 1,000,000 gallons of water per year. It can be estimated that there are 8 million urinals installed in the US alone with approximately 100 million people using these fixtures. Assuming an average 2 gallon flush, the potable water use of urinals in this country per year is approximately 160 billion gallons."
	Watts	Now there’s OneFlow™, the first physical water treatment technology to effectively control scale. OneFlow™ achieved a 99.6% effectiveness rating in scale prevention from DVGW (German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water). Further, OneFlow’s media has been tested and certified for material safety to NSF/ANSI standard 42 & 61.
	Zurn	Today's building owners and facilities mangers face increasing cost challenges, one of which is reducing water consumption. our EcoVantage series provides a mix of innovative LEED/ Green listed products including water-free urinals, 1/8 gallon ultra low flow urinals, high efficiency (HET) pressure-assist toilets and 1.28 ultra low flow flush valve fixtures. Lavatories can be installed with self-generating sensor faucets, metering faucets, and low flow pressure compensating aerators that deliver the same level of performance as traditional fittings with minimal water consumption. These products can be installed for new construction or retrofitted to existing installations to lower building costs and provide long-term savings

For more information, please visit these organization websites:

Energy Center of Wisconsin provides a variety of training opportunities for contractors and trades including classroom, online and on-demand webcasts. www.ecw.org

Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. www.focusonenergy.com

Green Built Home is a national award winning green building initiative that reviews and certifies new homes and remodeling projects that meet sustainable building and energy standards. www.greenbuilthome.org/

Home Energy Magazine provides readers with the latest news on energy-efficient, durable, comfortable green homes. www.homeenergy.org

The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) is designed to give consumers and businesses information they need to make use of the federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and technologies passed by Congress as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. www.energytaxincentives.org

Lawrence Berkley Lab http: www.lbl.gov/

The Minnesota Cold Climate Housing Program www.bbe.umn.edu/extens/coldclimate/index.html

US DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (all buildings) www.eere.energy.gov/buildings

Building Science Corporation, www.buildingscience.com

WaterSense, www.epa.gov/watersense

Alliance to Save Energy, www.ase.org

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, www.aceee.org

Natural Resources Defense Council, www.nrdc.org

Rocky Mountain Institute, www.rmi.org

US Department of Energy, www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/energy_savers

Energy Information Administration, www.eia.doe.gov

Northern Minnesota Renewable Energy Center, www.nmnrenewables.org

Building Green, www.buildinggreen.com

The Environmental Information Association, www.eia-usa.org

M Powering Madison, mpoweringmadison.com

Healthy Homes, www.healthyhomereports.com

Energy Star, www.energystar.gov

Environmental Defense Fund, www.edf.org