The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the first products to receive
its prestigious WaterSenseSM label for water closet
efficiency and performance.
The National Standard Plumbing Code Committee,
at a recent public hearing, approved significant changes to the NSPC related to food handling areas, grease interceptors,
and identification of potable and non-potable water.
According to the ADP Small
Business Report, total private employment among small businesses (U.S.
companies with fewer than 50 employees) increased by 44,000 in August.
BNP Media has announced the acquisition of the
Professional Services Division of Ascend Media, which includes the Food,
Beverage and Packaging Group, and the Gaming Group of magazines, conferences,
websites and events.
Plumbing & Mechanical and its sister publications,
Supply House Times and PM Engineer, are collaborating on a new plumbing
industry blog at MyPlumbingPortal.com, and it invites readers to comment on the
editors’ postings.