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Oatey Co. partners with BIMobject to provide products

August 17, 2020

Oatey Co., a manufacturer in the plumbing industry, is continuing to advance its position in the digital space, partnering with BIMobject to make its commercial product BIM (Building Information Modeling) content available to industry professionals worldwide.

Tool Tips: Tightening shower arms

August 17, 2020

When installing a shower arm or hand held hose wall elbow, thread a ½" coupling onto the male ends and select the appropriate size pipe nipple to use as a lever.

Rinnai America breaks ground on new factory

August 14, 2020

Rinnai, manufacturer of tankless gas water heaters, announced the ground breaking of its new factory in Griffin, Georgia. The building construction will begin in August with an expected opening date late in 2021.

PM Profile: Taco’s Mark Chaffee

The continued evolution of pumps. Taco’s Mark Chaffee talks energy efficiency, new government regulations and self-sensing technology.

Mike Miazga

August 14, 2020

Plumbing & Mechanical recently had the chance to catch up with industry veteran Mark Chaffee, the vice president of governmental relations and sustainability at Cranston, Rhode Island-based Taco Comfort Solutions.

Good Q2 results from latest NKBA report

August 12, 2020

Consumers are spending, albeit at lower price points, with more millennials turning to remodeling.

Bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor plumbing fixtures

New categories of outdoor faucets are quickly becoming more popular among homeowners and professionals.

Elizabeth Schneider

August 12, 2020

Plumbing fixtures have come a long way over the years, becoming more functional and user-friendly across a wide range of lifestyles.

Dave Yates named to IAPMO Hydronics Standards Committee

August 11, 2020

Yates will serve in the general interest category for a term of two years.

Bob Neff named to Plumbing Manufacturers International’s board of directors

August 11, 2020

As the co-chair of PMI’s technical committee, Neff plays a key role among a group of industry technical experts who monitor proposed changes to local, state, national and international plumbing codes and standards, including “green” codes to foster greater sustainability.

Uponor launches new website

August 11, 2020

New resource-rich website consolidates multiple sites into one, allowing users to quickly find information about Uponor products and applications in a single, mobile-friendly location.