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GF Building Flow Solutions announces largest portfolio expansion in company history with Uponor ChlorFIT

February 18, 2025

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, has launched its new Uponor ChlorFIT Schedule 80 Corzan CPVC (Uponor ChlorFIT), marking the largest portfolio expansion in the company’s history.

Mike Roberts named as vice president of sales and marketing for BrassCraft Manufacturing Co.

September 23, 2022

Roberts replaces George Werner, who is retiring after 27 years of dedicated service.

Watts Pronto! adjustable cleanouts

November 10, 2020

The new Watts Pronto! line of adjustable cleanouts are a durable, aesthetically appealing cleanouts that ease of installation and simple leveling for all floor finishes, the company notes. Available in PVC and cast iron, the Pronto! line enables post-pour adjustment and quick installation.

Plumbing industry wholeheartedly backs WaterSense program

WaterSense has helped consumers save an estimated 4.4 trillion gallons of water since 2006.

Nicole Krawcke

October 7, 2020

Earlier this year, spring floods hit Indiana, Michigan and Ohio hard, killing several people and displacing thousands of others from their homes.

Aquatherm releases updated installer manual

August 18, 2020

Aquatherm has released an updated version of its North America Installer Manual. The Installer Manual covers best practices, safety, and planning for the proper installation of Aquatherm polypropylene piping systems.

General Pipe Cleaners releases Kinetic Water Ram

August 7, 2020

Lightweight and economical, the Kinetic Water Ram generates a shock wave that instantly pulverizes stoppages in 1-1/4” to 4” lines – yet won’t harm pipes, the company notes.

Taco VT Series vertical turbine pumps

July 28, 2020

Taco Comfort Solutions’ VT Series vertical turbine pumps provide reliability and ease of installation.

EPA announces it will maintain WaterSense program specifications

Plumbing Manufacturers International applauds decision

April 8, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will not make updates or changes to the WaterSense® program specifications, another successful step in IAPMO and its partners’ mission to ensure the program’s long-term viability.

Plumbing Manufacturers International welcomes UL as newest allied member

April 2, 2020

Being a member of PMI will allow UL to support advocacy efforts for plumbing products performance and innovation in water efficiency, sustainability, public health and an overall clean environment.

Kenny Pipe & Supply Announces Alabama Acquisition

March 24, 2020

The family-owned plumbing distributor in the Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia markets has acquired McCrary Supply, located in Huntsville, AL as of March 1st, 2020.