Plumbing News

Grundfos appoints VP of human resources

December 11, 2016

Grundfos has appointed Susan Carter as vice president of human resources for the Americas region.

Code Council members elect 2016-2017 board officers, directors

December 11, 2016

International Code Council members elected board officers and directors during the organization’s Annual Business Meeting at the 2016 Annual Conference.

A Donald Trump presidency

We now have a new president-elect.

Jen Anesi-Brombach

December 11, 2016

What does the election mean for you, your business, and the plumbing industry?

A look ahead at US economic growth in 2017

In the early 1980s, just 30 years ago, few could have foretold the amazing changes that have since taken place.

Morris Beschloss

December 11, 2016

What’s in store for US economic growth in 2017?

A December to remember

Let me tell you a story that happened last Christmas.

Dan Holohan

December 11, 2016

A leak on Christmas.

Why you should be politically correct

A change in terms.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

December 11, 2016

The plumbing world is no different from the rest of the country when it comes to political correctness.

Report: Climate actions putting 2˚C world within reach

Almost 1,300 climate actions disclosed by 62 governments around the world in 2016

December 1, 2016

Emissions reduction targets of some of the world’s leading states and regions are projected to take them below the 2 degrees Celsius threshold up to 2020 – but ambition needs to be more long-term.

We are very excited to announce the acquisition of Shurjoint Industries effective November 29, 2016.

Apollo Flow Controls announces acquisition of Shurjoint

November 30, 2016

Aalberts Industries, parent company of Apollo Valves, recently acquired leader in mechanical piping systems.

Metropolitan Industries acquires Emecole, rebrands as Emecole Metro

The sale shows a positive growth for the future of both companies

November 30, 2016

The purchase allows Metropolitan Industries to cross-promote between the two business by allowing each respected company’s products to be sold in the territories covered by the other company. Emecole’s operations will remain in their existing facility presently.