Franklin Electric Co. Inc. has announced that it will begin selling its submersible motor products in North America directly to water systems distributors in addition to its existing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers. The company also has announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of JBD Inc., the former Jacuzzi Brand pump company, based in Little Rock, Ark.
The company plans to sell its submersible motor products in North America directly to water systems distributors beginning November 2004.