Plumbing News

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.

Goulds Water Technology launches new submersible sewage pump

August 7, 2020

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Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, launched its GSD submersible sewage pump, built to handle residential sewage systems, water transfer, heavy duty sump and dewatering applications.

Circulator pumps bring energy efficiency and cost savings to Seattle home

New pumps eliminate harmonic noise travelling from the mechanical room to the main house.

Brad Jacobs

August 7, 2020

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Built more than 30 years ago on the western shores of Puget Sound, a 15,000 square foot custom-built home sits picturesquely at the tip of a cove.

Performance Sales and Marketing Group named Northern Illinois and Indiana rep for Native Trails

August 6, 2020

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Stan Artman, director of sales, East, Native Trails has appointed Performance Sales and Marketing Group of Orland Park, IL, as its manufacturers representative for Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana effective since July 1.

Jim Murray announces name change and location move

August 6, 2020

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Jim Murray (JMI) announced that effective Aug. 10, the company name will change to JMI Pump Systems. On the same day, the company is moving into its new Germantown facility.

EPA announces final rule on lead in drinking water plumbing systems

August 5, 2020

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It has been a long time coming, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced issuance of the final rule "Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water."

Why the construction industry is embracing inventory asset tagging

A guide to tool tracking.

August 5, 2020

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Contractors are a mobile breed — constantly on the move, from job to job. With so much shuffling around, there is more opportunity for human error — tools ending up on the wrong jobsite on the wrong day. When you have inventory tied up across different jobs, in the back of a work truck or van, or in a warehouse on a high shelf that’s rarely dusted, it’s easy for mistakes to be made.

RIDGID-Viega relationship continues to flourish

Pair of industry heavyweights making an impact in PHCP-PVF realm.

Mike Miazga

August 5, 2020

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PHCP-PVF manufacturing heavyweights RIDGID and Viega continue to collaborate on solutions aimed at helping professionals do their jobs more efficiently and cost-effectively, thus creating greater opportunities to win more business.

Viega adds online training seminars for August

August 4, 2020

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Viega is adding more classes to its schedule of online seminars for contractors who want to increase their knowledge and add skills.

Oatey Co. announces managerial updates

August 4, 2020

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Oatey Co., a manufacturer in the plumbing industry, announced that Darryl Jones is now serving as manager, commercial sales training, and Karen Fox has been promoted to national showroom sales manager.