Plumbing News

Brian Ragone named Apollo Valves senior VP of sales and marketing

Most recently he was the director of Americas for Tyco Mechanical Products.

December 30, 2014

Aalberts Industries North American Division appointed Brian Ragone in the newly created role of senior vice president of sales and marketing for Conbraco and Elkhart Products.

PM’s 2015 Best-Looking Truck Contest

Check out these great-looking plumbing and heating contractor trucks!

December 15, 2014

Plumbing & Mechanical chose this year’s Best-Looking Trucks and selected these plumbing and heating contractor companies.

Taco appoints new president/COO

John Hazen White Jr. appoints Wil VandeWiel as new president/COO to manage Taco.

December 12, 2014

VandeWiel brings depth of experience and proven track record.

NIBCO announces plans for continued investment and growth

The proposed project will include a capital investment of about $5.6 million.

December 12, 2014

NIBCO to add 40 full-time positions.

Webstone valves available in bulk packaging

December 11, 2014

Webstone’s lead-free ProPush line is now available with individually bagged or bulk product packaging options.

FloLogic water monitoring and shutoff system

December 11, 2014

The FloLogic System 3.5 automatic water monitoring and shutoff system is designed for indoor, outdoor and below-grade installations.

General Pipe Cleaners drain-cleaning tube distributor

December 11, 2014

The inner drum of General’s Speedrooter 92 is molded to surround and contain the Flexitube distributor tube to prevent cable tangling, while still allowing the operator to see how much cable is left in the drum.

Jones Stephens two-finger closet flange

December 11, 2014

Jones Stephens’ Two-Finger Flange is perfect for PVC, ABS or cast-iron pipe.

Sloan Valve piston flushometer

December 10, 2014

Sloan’s Crown piston flushometer line features the addition of sensor and manually operated urinal models flushing at 0.125 gal. per flush or 0.25 gpf.

Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association presents education at wastewater equipment show

December 9, 2014

The Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association has been selected to provide a three-track educational session at the Water and Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport Show on Feb. 23, 2015.