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RainStick founders Alisha and Sean McFetridge.

PM Profile: Canadian company brings first-ever recirculating shower to U.S. market

RainStick Shower can save 80% water and energy with twice the flowrate of a common shower.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
May 26, 2023

RainStick Shower co-founders Alisha McFetridge and Sean McFetridge share a longtime passion for water conservation. In 2019, the two began building the North American Market’s first water circulating shower. Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster sat down with Alisha McFetridge to dive into RainStick Shower’s backstory and plans for the future.


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NIBCO HQ

PM Profile: Behind the NIBCO-Matco-Norca acquisition

Q&A with leadership dives into future plans for both companies.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
May 24, 2023

On Feb. 1, NIBCO announced it acquired Matco-Norca and its subsidiary SVF Flow Controls.
NIBCO Chairman Rex Martin stated, “This acquisition supports our strategic long-range goal of growth through acquisition, expanding our market reach and providing customers with access to a broader portfolio of products.This is an extraordinary time in NIBCO’s evolving history.”


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PM Profile: Grundfos launches next generation of circulator pumps

Both the UPSe 15-and ALPHA 15-58 feature Hydraulic Institute Energy Ratings of 193.
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
October 4, 2022

Grundfos announced the launch of the next generation of small circulators for the residential heating market with the introduction of the Grundfos Digital NEXT range — starting with the UPSe 15-58 in late 2022, followed by the release of the new, digital ALPHA 15-58 in early 2023.


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pass the reins

PM Profile: Getting to know PHCC's new President Dave Frame

Dave Frame takes the reins of national contractor association.
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
October 3, 2022

This month, PHCC — National Association President Joel Long, owner of Gastonia, North Carolina-based GSM Services, will pass the baton to Dave Frame, fourth-generation owner of Bob Frame Plumbing Services, South Bend, Indiana. Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to chat with Frame about what he hopes to accomplish during his term and the many opportunities for PHCC members over the next year.


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Mike Schade, vice president of Human Resources for Johnson Controls, Building Solutions North America.

PM Profile: Johnson Controls invests in workforce development

Manufacturer agrees to fund $15M over the span of five years, supporting trades programs in community colleges.
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
July 26, 2022

Johnson Controls celebrated National Skilled Trades Day by confirming a second cohort of schools receiving funding as part of its Community College Partnership Program. Last year, Johnson Controls agreed to fund $15 million over the span of five years to help support the community college’s HVAC, fire, security and digital academic programs.


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PM Profile: 171-year-old European valve company entering US market

Oventrop opens office in Connecticut, establishing Americas sales region.
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
May 23, 2022

Established as a foundry of brass fixtures in 1851, Oventrop has since evolved into a global manufacturer of balancing valves and thermostatic radiator valves for the building industries. The family-owned company is now expanding into the American market, and Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Nicola Schannath, CEO of Oventrop-US, about the company’s plans in the United States and current PHCP-PVF market trends.


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2020-2021 President Elect Joel Long

PM Profile: PHCC welcomes new president

Joel Long takes the reigns of national contractor association.
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
September 27, 2021

There is a changing of the guard (so to speak) every fall during PHCC’s annual conference and trade show.


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The Sabre line

PM Profile: Niagara launches more than 100 new products

Manufacturer announces new high performance, water-efficient toilet lineup.
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
August 18, 2021
In April, Niagara held a virtual launch event, announcing its new Niagara Wholesale Program and more than 100 new products designed to help wholesalers serve the needs of their plumbing professional clients by offering advanced technology and high performance for those looking for a wide variety of water-efficient products.
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PM Profile: QuickDrain USA launches SquareDrain point drain

QuickDrain enters center point-drain market with trending finish options.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
June 21, 2021

As an extension of the QuickDrain USA total shower solution, aimed to reimagine how drains should look and perform, the company recently launched its new SquareDrain point drain. Plumbing & Mechanical attended the virtual product launch event in April. 


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PM Profile: Leonard Valve’s David Brakenwagen

New CEO lends a fresh pair of eyes to valve manufacturer.
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
May 21, 2021

Earlier this year, Leonard Valve announced David Brakenwagen as its new chief executive officer. 


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