Plumbing News

David Lopes, Watts' new vice president of marketing for the Americas.

Watts appoints David Lopes as vice president of marketing for the Americas

Lopes brings nearly two decades of experience to the role.

July 10, 2025

Watts appoints David Lopes as VP of Marketing, tapping into his global experience and strategic leadership to drive innovation, customer engagement and growth across the Americas.

APM Steam and Aquatomic announce collaboration to deliver comprehensive thermal energy solutions

Partnership drives energy efficiency and cost savings for mission-critical facilities.

July 10, 2025

APM Steam and Aquatomic team up to deliver integrated thermal energy solutions: boosting performance, efficiency, and reliability for mission-critical facilities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

The winners of the PHCC Skills USA Plumbing competition.

Championing tomorrow’s trades: PHCC educational foundation powers SkillsUSA plumbing competition

A 30-year partnership spotlights the nation’s top talent and helps support the next generation of PHC professionals.

July 9, 2025

Matt Pomeroy, the new technical sales manager.

Morse enhances sales team with new hire

Matt Pomeroy has joined the team as technical sales manager.

July 9, 2025

Pomeroy has more than 30 years of experience in the metal industry.

Plumbing Manufacturers International establishes Women of PMI initiative

Plumbing Manufacturers International launches Women of PMI to support and celebrate women in plumbing manufacturing.

July 8, 2025

The kickoff event, featuring speaker Sheena Yap Chan, will take place July 16 and offer strategies for building confidence in a rapidly changing industry.

Watts survey reveals low homeowner awareness of backflow prevention

Two out of three homeowner reported having never heard of a backflow preventer.

July 8, 2025

A new national survey commissioned by Watts reveals that most homeowners lack awareness of backflow prevention. The findings come ahead of National Backflow Prevention Day, and point to a clear opportunity for outreach.

A laptop screen showing the EPIC software.

Armstrong introduces Energy Performance Improvement Calculator (EPIC)

This new tool calculates energy savings forecast and ROI.

July 7, 2025

The tool provides quick, data-driven insights to support smarter pump replacement decisions.

A man looking at a smart device while working on an appliance.

The hidden hero of hot water systems: thermostatic mixing valves explained

Why plumbing pros trust TMVs for scald protection, energy savings and code compliance

Jason Abajian

July 2, 2025

These behind-the-scenes safety devices protect against scalding, improve system efficiency and stretch hot water further. Here's why TMVs are a smart upgrade for residential and commercial plumbing systems alike.

A. O. Smith announces summer promotion with participating wholesale partners

The seasonal program aims to support professionals during peak installation season while strengthening industry relationships.

July 2, 2025

Running through August 31, 2025, A. O. Smith’s Summer Tools promotion offers contractors a $100 parts and supplies credit with qualifying purchases from participating wholesale partners.