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The Training Partnership agreement includes educational and training programs designed for pump end-users, distributor and engineering consulting firms.  

UA and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have reached an agreement on a landmark proposal to save energy and water in new buildings with a proposal to IAPMO.

Jeff Pratt helped launch the Danze brand in 2001 and assumed a leadership role on Gerber when that product line was acquired in 2003.  

JG Innovations Inc., a leading provider of steel soffit concealment systems, announced the appointment of Jack Grice, P.E. as chairman and CEO.

Explore the Trades website is geared toward inspiring young people to pursue a career in the plumbing, heating, cooling or electrical service industry.

Last month, Plumbing & Mechanical interviewed Russ Chaney, CEO of The IAPMO Group, about his organization that develops the Uniform Plumbing, Mechanical, Swimming Pool and Solar Energy Codes and tests and certifies plumbing and mechanical products in the United States and overseas. 

Sioux Chief announced that its 2014 no-lead product list, which allows contractors and wholesalers to compare old leaded item numbers with new no-lead item numbers quickly and easily.

With the average age of the 290,000 UA members in the United States being 46 years old, United Association General President Bill Hite urged union plumbing contractors to “go young.”

Organizers of the 2013 edition of PHCC Connect said more than 700 attendees took advantage of the Oct. 16-19 event in Las Vegas to attend seminars and trade-show activities during which more than 60 exhibitors showed off their newest and most advanced products.

Plastic pipe joints succeed with smooth chamfered ends allowing proper fit up.