The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, February 18, 1995            TAG: 9502180561
SECTION: BUSINESS                 PAGE: D2   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Daily Digest 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   18 lines

NOLAND CO.'S EARNINGS INCREASE 89 PERCENT

Noland Company, a Newport News firm that distributes plumbing, heating, electrical, air conditioning, refrigeration and industrial products, reported 1994 net income rose 89 percent to $6.2 million or $1.68 per share. Its sales of $440.2 million were up 9.2 percent compared to the previous year. Noland operates 99 branches in 15 states. (Staff) by CNB