September brings another relatively light round of PHCP-PVF price increases, with adjustments affecting pumps, valves, piping products, and other plumbing-related product categories, with increases from 3% to 30%.
While this month's announcements were more limited, price adjustments still affected valves, hydronic controls, pipe, supports, water heating products, and other plumbing and PVF product categories, with increases reaching close to double digits for some lines.
Water doesn’t care about travel plans or escaping the Alabama heat, or whether the right contractor is available before Monday morning. It finds the weak point, and if that weak point goes unnoticed long enough, a small issue can become a much bigger one.
As sustainability goals, labor shortages, and connected building technologies continue to reshape the market, valve selection has become more strategic than ever. Manufacturers say successful valve selection requires looking beyond initial cost and considering how the valve will perform as part of the overall piping system throughout the life of the building.
The LFUSG-CS is intended for under-sink installations in commercial and institutional buildings where access is limited.
The patented upgrade solution features installation between the shutoff valves and the faucet and includes four compression nuts and a cold water outlet cap for a three-port application.
A century of American-made valve and connection technology for mission-critical piping systems.
Behind these technologies is a manufacturing platform built on vertical integration and domestic investment, particularly at “Apollo” Valves facilities in South Carolina where design, casting, machining, heat treatment, assembly and testing are closely coordinated to maintain control over quality and lead times.
The company, founded in 1901, grew from a local manufacturer into a global provider.
Milwaukee Valve’s 125th anniversary celebration will highlight key historic events, including innovations in bronze, iron and specialty alloy valve technologies; expansions into new markets; and the company’s longstanding legacy of customer trust.