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JG Innovations Inc., a leading provider of steel soffit concealment systems, announced the appointment of Jack Grice, P.E. as chairman and CEO.

Explore the Trades website is geared toward inspiring young people to pursue a career in the plumbing, heating, cooling or electrical service industry.

Last month, Plumbing & Mechanical interviewed Russ Chaney, CEO of The IAPMO Group, about his organization that develops the Uniform Plumbing, Mechanical, Swimming Pool and Solar Energy Codes and tests and certifies plumbing and mechanical products in the United States and overseas. 

Sioux Chief announced that its 2014 no-lead product list, which allows contractors and wholesalers to compare old leaded item numbers with new no-lead item numbers quickly and easily.

With the average age of the 290,000 UA members in the United States being 46 years old, United Association General President Bill Hite urged union plumbing contractors to “go young.”

Organizers of the 2013 edition of PHCC Connect said more than 700 attendees took advantage of the Oct. 16-19 event in Las Vegas to attend seminars and trade-show activities during which more than 60 exhibitors showed off their newest and most advanced products.

Plastic pipe joints succeed with smooth chamfered ends allowing proper fit up.

Clean-Fit Products’ Blue Monster compression seal tape can be used without turning off the water source.

Matco-Norca offers XH Schedule 80 PVC pipe nipples in an array of sizes and long lengths up to 48”.

Armacell’s ArmaTuff thermal insulation is an aesthetic, durable and low-maintenance solution for thermal and UV protection of outdoor ducts, tanks, vessels, large pipe and fittings.