Plumbing News

Viega promotes Rea to regional sales manager

February 22, 2017

Viega promoted Scott Rea to regional sales manager responsible for the Pacific Northwest region.

Falcon Stainless announces move to expanded headquarters

February 22, 2017

Falcon Stainless recently announced its move to a new and larger warehouse and headquarters in Temecula, Calif.

2016 Buds & Suds Contractor Invitational draws contractors, manufacturers to Mexico

February 22, 2017

The 2016 Team Sponsors included Sloan, HOLDRITE, Rheem, Uponor, Milwaukee Tool, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, MIFAB, TracPipe, and Oatey.

Jay Hassel (center), president and COO of Noritz America, poses with Vice President of Sales and Marketing Jason Fleming (right) and National Sales Manager Jason Corey

Jay Hassel to lead Noritz America, head US and Canadian Operations

February 22, 2017

Noritz America has announced the promotion of company veteran Jay Hassel from his post as vice president of sales and marketing to president and COO.

AquaMotion announces Sales Rep, Trailblazer of the Year winners

February 21, 2017

AquaMotion, a Rhode Island manufacturer of patented single, multi-speed, and ECM circulators and recirculation systems, is pleased to announce the Sales Rep of the Year and Trailblazers award winners for 2016.

Bridgeton Recreation Center is located in Bridgeton, Missouri

Saving energy with custom piping insulation

Keeping hot water hot.

Nick Eaton

February 21, 2017

Custom piping insulation helps save energy at the Bridgeton Recreation Center.

EPA proposes revisions to Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act

February 20, 2017

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to make conforming changes to the existing drinking water regulations based on the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011 and the Community Fire Safety Act of 2013.

Save water with low-flow plumbing fixtures

44 gallons per day.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

February 17, 2017

A common question that I am often asked is, “How much water does a person use a day?”

Chapter 5: The UPC section on water heaters is getting bigger

Doug Kirk

February 15, 2017

While Chapter 5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is titled “Water Heaters,” it also addresses combustion air, chimneys, different types of gas vent materials, exhaust gas venting, and more.

Fresh-Aire UV names Southwestern HVAC Sales its 2016 Rep of the Year

February 15, 2017

The five-year-old manufacturer’s representative grew its Fresh-Aire UV sales by 42% in 2016 by developing a four-point sales contractor training program comprised of monthly two-hour sessions.