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Technology influences trends in leak detection and prevention

Growing market offers opportunities for plumbing contractors.

May 13, 2019

When Tony Herman started Leak Geeks Plumbing in Fort Worth, Texas, 18 years ago, not including leak detection and repair services was never an option.

Dan Holohan: The metal manometer

A simple mistake led to the invention of the common pressure gauge.

Dan Holohan

May 13, 2019

At first, Eugene Bourdon was annoyed when he saw what his worker had done to the metal tube. The tube was in the shape of a spiral and it was to go into a laundry machine they were building in Bourdon’s shop.

PMI members lobby Capitol Hill during Legislative Forum and Fly-In

May 10, 2019

PMI and its members also reiterated the need for congressional action in support of EPA WaterSense program funding, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and investments in America’s infrastructure.

What to do when backflow occurs

Cary Hansen

May 8, 2019

Flush, flush, flush! For safety. Not your toilets’ but your customers’ water systems after any backflow incident or breach in the line.

Sioux Chief adds to PDQ family of push fittings

May 7, 2019

The unique design allows contractors to bracket the supply tube securely behind the wall, then cut and connect the sillcock from outside the building — at finish.

Electric Eel celebrates 80 years

May 7, 2019

Electric Eel’s current product line includes a wide range of electric and gas powered sectional drain cleaning machines, drum style machines, high pressure water jetters and a full range of pipeline inspection camera systems and locators.

Toilets can be trendy and save water at the same time

Consumers value water conservation over other high-tech features.

Richard Rossi

May 6, 2019

This year at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), we saw a lot of really cool new features on toilets, from self-lifting lids, to lighted bowls, to self-cleaning toilets.

AIM/R Holds Inaugural Rep Advantage Program in 2019

May 2, 2019

The Association of Independent Manufacturers’ Representatives (AIM/R) held a new educational offering called AIM/R Rep Advantage (March 7 – 8, 2019) in Rosemont, Illinois. In comparison to the AIM/R Annual Conference, the program was a condensed 1.5-day, content-filled, and rep-only event.

Smith-Cooper International to merge with Anvil International

April 26, 2019

Anvil International (“Anvil”), a global designer, manufacturer and provider of high-quality products that connect and support piping systems, and Smith-Cooper International (“SCI”), a global designer and provider of branded, high-quality pipes, valves, and fittings, announced on April 26, they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge.