Plumbing News

Franklin Electric acquires First Sales

August 6, 2019

First Sales designs, manufactures and distributes its products under the Sterling Water Treatment and Avid Water Systems brand names, primarily for customers in the United States.

Smart home fever influences new bath products

Manufacturers capitalize on growing trend.

Nicole Krawcke

August 6, 2019

Technology has invaded the home. Smart devices are in every room, from the basement to the living room to even the kitchen and bathroom.

John Siegenthaler: Put it on my tab

Btu meeting will open many new market opportunities.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

August 6, 2019

Apartments and condominiums provide homes to families with different comfort preferences and different attitudes on energy use.

Today, Smith & Oby primarily does commercial HVAC and plumbing work

Mechanical Contractor of the Year

2019 Mechanical Contractor of the Year: Smith & Oby

The 121-year-old company remains one of Ohio’s leading mechanical contracting firms.

Nicole Krawcke

August 5, 2019

Started by Col. James Smith and George Oby back in 1898, Smith & Oby just may be the oldest mechanical contracting firm in Ohio right now, according to President and CEO Mike Brandt.

ServiceTitan Announces Acquisition of CUC Software

August 2, 2019

CUC Software will continue to offer customers support through April 1, 2020.

Jones Stephens' PlumBite and LevelBest

August 2, 2019

Jones Stephens expanded the product offering of its PlumBite push on fittings, and adds complete drainage and cleanout system.

Advanced Drainage Systems makes $1.08 billion acquisition

August 1, 2019

Advanced Drainage Systems — a manufacturer of water management products and solutions for commercial, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications — announced the acquisition of Infiltrator Water Technologies — a manufacturer of products for the water and wastewater industries — for a purchase price of approximately $1.08 billion, from an affiliate of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and other stockholders.

Ready, set, CONNECT: PHCC heads to Indianapolis

Annual conference offers best practices, networking and new technologies.

Nicole Krawcke

August 1, 2019

In just a few short weeks, hundreds of contractors will make their way to Indianapolis for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association’s annual conference, PHCCCONNECT2019.

The six most commonly asked questions about waterless urinals

July 31, 2019

As the oldest manufacturer of waterless urinals in North America, Klaus Reichardt, CEO and founder of Waterless Co., says he has heard just about every question imaginable about the devices.

AB&I Foundry battles illegal dumping in East Oakland, California

July 30, 2019

Through the pilot program, local businesses, non-profits and community groups have partnered to contribute to the movement. AB&I Foundry and Argent Materials are both allocating staff hours and equipment to clean up the area.