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Indiana NIBCO Plant Named VPP ‘STAR’ site

It is the 4th consecutive time the facility has been recognized

January 2, 2017

Approval into VPP status is OSHA's official recognition of the cooperative relationship between employers and employees to work toward heightened safety and awareness

Danfoss Names VP of Heat Exchanger Businesss

Company increases focus on R&D and customer support

January 2, 2017

Lars Rasmussen will focus on continuing to grow and develop Danfoss’ heat exchanger product portfolio and research and development efforts, and contribute to the growth of heat exchangers for refrigeration and air-conditioning applications worldwide.

Report: Climate actions putting 2˚C world within reach

Almost 1,300 climate actions disclosed by 62 governments around the world in 2016

December 1, 2016

Emissions reduction targets of some of the world’s leading states and regions are projected to take them below the 2 degrees Celsius threshold up to 2020 – but ambition needs to be more long-term.

We are very excited to announce the acquisition of Shurjoint Industries effective November 29, 2016.

Apollo Flow Controls announces acquisition of Shurjoint

November 30, 2016

Aalberts Industries, parent company of Apollo Valves, recently acquired leader in mechanical piping systems.

Metropolitan Industries acquires Emecole, rebrands as Emecole Metro

The sale shows a positive growth for the future of both companies

November 30, 2016

The purchase allows Metropolitan Industries to cross-promote between the two business by allowing each respected company’s products to be sold in the territories covered by the other company. Emecole’s operations will remain in their existing facility presently.

U.S. Dept. of Labor Overtime Rule blocked

November 28, 2016

Important PHCC member update on the new Overtime Rule.

Santanu (Sean) Debnath will oversee and manage Viega’s sales, marketing and customer relations.

Viega names Debnath as VP of Sales and Marketing

November 18, 2016

Santanu (Sean) Debnath will oversee and manage Viega’s sales, marketing and customer relations.

Dena Mayne of Uponor North America became vice president of Offerings/Marketing on Sept. 30, 2016.

Mayne named VP of Offerings/Marketing for Uponor North America

October 11, 2016

Dena Mayne became the new vice president of Offerings/Marketing for Uponor North America on Sept. 30, 2016.

American Standard Water Heaters increases commercial water heater warranty

A first in the industry.

September 15, 2016

Company increases commercial water heaters standard warranty coverage from three to four years and launches redesigned water heater surface.

The 87th annual IAPMO Education and Business Conference will be held Sept. 25-29.

IAPMO conference rolls into Albuquerque

September 14, 2016

The International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials said recently that it’s on track to bring its 87th annual Education and Business Conference to Albuquerque’s picturesque Hyatt Regency Hotel Sept. 25-29.