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SRGI wins Rinnai President's Award

May 29, 2019

The award — an authentic samurai sword — represents honor and service in the Japanese culture.

PMI applauds House Appropriations Committee

Plumbing Manufacturers International applauds House Appropriations Committee for support of EPA WaterSense program in house interior-EPA budget bill.

May 24, 2019

Plumbing Manufacturers International applauded the House Appropriations Committee for approving its fiscal year 2020 Department of the Interior-EPA spending bill.

Slant/Fin celebrates 70th anniversary

May 23, 2019

Slant/Fin took its name from founder Mel Dubin’s original design — a slanted, locked fin — that he came up with in response to the era’s inefficient fin-tube radiation designs.

McGuire names new national specification manager

May 22, 2019

Fogarty brings more than 15 years of specialized industry experience to McGuire.

Hirsch Pipe & Supply launches Hirsch.com and mobile app

May 21, 2019

As the plumbing industry continues to embrace the digital world, how customers do business is changing. Hirsch launched its new website and corresponding mobile app.

John Manderson Honest John McDonald, III

In memory of John McDonald, Formerly of Brock McVey and ASA Past President

May 17, 2019

The Board of SWA and ASA deeply regret to inform you of the passing of one of ASA Past Presidents John McDonald (formally of Brock-McVey in Lexington KY).

Legendary contractor, columnist and author Dave Yates joins BNP Media Plumbing/Mechanical Group

May 16, 2019

BNP Media’s Plumbing & Mechanical Group, which includes the industry-leading business-to-business brands Plumbing & Mechanical, Supply House Times and PM Engineer, recently announced industry icon Dave Yates has joined the group’s all-star roster of columnists.

Hardware Report: Materials costs rise for 62% due to tariffs

Fictiv’s 2019 State of Hardware Report finds tariffs add cost and complexity for product teams already struggling to get to market.

May 15, 2019

To overcome these added challenges, the survey shows teams have instituted tariff engineering measures such as a reliance on local manufacturers for product assembly and new manufacturing platforms.

Kitchen and Bath Market Index forecasts strong growth and a positive outlook for industry

May 15, 2019

National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting have partnered on the Kitchen and Bath Market Index (KBMI), a barometer of the business health of the industry.

Embassy Group, WIT & Co. announce merger

May 14, 2019

Boasting combined revenue of more than $8.5 billion, 138 members and 1,450 locations across the continental United States, this new group will become, by revenue, the largest plumbing group in the country.