Plumbing News

Hardware Holdings acquires Jones Stephens Corp.

November 26, 2014

Hardware Holdings recently acquired the Jones Stephens Corp.

Milwaukee Valve envisions ongoing efforts to educate industry on low-lead issue

Manufacturer will expand valve offerings and add fittings line.

November 25, 2014

Plumbing & Mechanical recently interviewed Rick Giannini, president and CEO of Milwaukee Valve Co., in his office in New Berlin, Wis., about low-lead products and other industry issues.

Legend names Lance Dyer hydronic sales manager

November 20, 2014

Legend has appointed Lance Dyer as hydronic sales manager, Northeast, managing and directing Legend Hydronics sales.

U.S. water consumption increases by more than 68 million servings

November 17, 2014

Consumption of water, according to the study, jumped from 4.43 to 4.72 eight-ounce servings per day.

Taco forms strategic alliance to make high-efficiency pumps

November 10, 2014

Taco President and CEO John Hazen White Jr. made the announcement in Cranston during a ceremony attended by Taco employees.

AERCO International to be acquired by Watts Water Technologies

November 7, 2014

The consummation of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.

LIXIL Corp. announces new operating model with American Standard and GROHE America

Japan-based LIXIL Corp. plans to establish LIXIL Water Technology Group for its global sanitary ware business led by David J. Haines as CEO.

November 5, 2014

GROHE, American Standard, DXV, JOYOU and LIXIL/Inax remain independent global brands within LIXIL Water Technology Group.

Congratulations to the 2015 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners

Winners will display their products at the 2015 AHR Expo in Chicago.

November 4, 2014

The AHR Expo will be held from Jan. 26-18, 2015, in Chicago.

PHCC members urged to embrace leadership, technology and innovation

Educational sessions covered topics such as best practices in hot water system design and creating a business plan.

Kelly Faloon

October 29, 2014

Keynote speaker Gen. Russell Honorè told of his experiences in New Orleans.

Bonomi commercial ball valves

October 27, 2014

Bonomi’s 1715LF Series sweat-end commercial lead-free brass ball valves install with traditional soldering methods and materials, and still meet the federal lead-free plumbing products legislation.