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Plumbing Manufacturers International supports Alberta Wildfire Relief

May 13, 2016

Fires still rage as more than 100,000 people have been evacuated from the area and 2,400 homes and businesses have been destroyed.

A woman-led team of 18 volunteers from Bradley Corp., assisted in building this year’s Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build house.

Bradley Corp. teams up for National Women Build Week

May 11, 2016

In recognition of National Women Build Week, May 2-7, Bradley Corp. sponsored and participated in Waukesha, Wis.-based Habitat for Humanity’s event.

President Obama proclaims May as National Building Safety Month

May 3, 2016

Proclamation recognizes importance of dedicated professionals nationwide who keep buildings safe and help maintain a resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association held a Workforce Development Roundtable April 27 on Capitol Hill.

PHCC Capitol Hill Roundtable addresses workforce shortage

April 29, 2016

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association held a Workforce Development Roundtable April 27 on Capitol Hill.

Obituary: American Standard's Joseph S. DeSantis

April 28, 2016

Joseph S. DeSantis, a longtime employee of American Standard, died Apr. 19, 2016.

Viega announces plans to move U.S. headquarters

April 26, 2016

Viega LLC will move its U.S. headquarters to Broomfield, Colorado.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editor Kelly Faloon with one of the Center for the Built Environment’s thermal manikins

Radiant cooling schooling

Viega and CBE announced their partnership in February 2015 to offer education on commercial integrated hydronic systems.

Kelly Faloon

April 13, 2016

Viega’s partnership with the Center for Built Environment explores the viability of these systems.

At its recent Power Meeting 44 held March 17-19, members of Quality Service Contractors elected new officers and trustees.

Quality Service Contractors elects new officers

April 11, 2016

QSC is an enhanced service group of the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors — National Association and is made up of leading p-h-c service and repair contractors.

Emerson announced the appointment of Chad Severson as president of its InSinkErator business.

Chad Severson named president of InSinkErator

April 7, 2016

Chad Severson succeeds Tim Ferry, who will serve in a new role as Emerson’s group vice president for Tools and Home Products.

HeatLink signs licensing agreement with Uponor

April 5, 2016

HeatLink announced it has signed a technology licensing agreement with Uponor AB that allows the company to resume manufacture and sale of PEX piping.