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ASA hosts third economic webinar with Dr. Christopher Kuehl

April 14, 2020

Titled “Recovery in Sight or Settling in for a Siege?” Dr. Kuehl notes this should be the time for a rational assessment.

Plumbing industry rallies to help convert Chicago’s McCormick Place into COVID-19 field hospital

Convention center to serve as emergency facility to treat up to 3,000 patients.

Nicole Krawcke

April 9, 2020

Construction for the first 500 beds was completed April 3, while the rest of the field hospital is expected to be finished by April 24.

IAPMO publishes 2021 editions of Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code

April 8, 2020

Developed and subsequently republished at the conclusion of each three-year code cycle, the UPC and UMC are designed to provide consumers with plumbing, heating and mechanical systems that meet all applicable standards while, at the same time, allowing latitude for innovation and new technologies.

EPA announces it will maintain WaterSense program specifications

Plumbing Manufacturers International applauds decision

April 8, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will not make updates or changes to the WaterSense® program specifications, another successful step in IAPMO and its partners’ mission to ensure the program’s long-term viability.

Oatey Co. names Brian Suriner vice president of wholesale national accounts

April 7, 2020

In his new role, he will manage the corporate relationships at Ferguson Enterprises, IMARK, Affiliated Distributors, Winsupply, Hajoca, Commonwealth and Reese for the Oatey and Keeney businesses.

Omega Flex innovations at work during COVID-19 crisis

April 6, 2020

The field hospital was rapidly constructed to support the ongoing pandemic and relieve other area hospitals of patient overflows.

Bradford White earns 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award

April 6, 2020

The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award recognizes partner businesses and organizations in good standing that demonstrate superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency and ENERGY STAR.

New COVID-19 survey dives deep into business activity during pandemic

April 6, 2020

Greatest concerns center on economy and short-term business effects.

ASA continues COVID-19 economic webinar series

Chief Economist Dr. Christopher Kuehl will be conducting a series of three webinars related the pandemic and its effect on our industry and the economy in general.

April 6, 2020

Chief Economist Dr. Christopher Kuehl will be conducting a series of three webinars related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our industry and the economy in general.

SBA resources available for Coronavirus relief

April 6, 2020

Congress originally passed the CARES Act allocating $350 billion to help small business, but there is likely to be extensive expansions to allocate $377 billion if needed.