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IAPMO extends proposals deadline for 2017 WE•Stand

January 29, 2016

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials extended the deadline calling for formal proposals toward the development of the 2017 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard.

Angie's List launches LeadFeed for service contractors

January 29, 2016

Approximately 25 categories are covered, including plumbing, HVAC, remodeling and electrical.

IPS acquires assets of Schwartz Chemical Corp.

January 29, 2016

IPS Corp.’s Plumbing Division purchased the solvent cement assets of Schwartz Chemical Corp.

General Pipe Cleaners awarded manufacturers rep Ford Williams the Bob Gelman Lifetime Achievement award Jan. 20

Manufacturers rep Ford Williams receives Bob Gelman Lifetime Achievement Award

January 22, 2016

General Pipe Cleaners awarded manufacturers rep Ford Williams the Bob Gelman Lifetime Achievement award Jan. 20 during the International Builders Show in Las Vegas.

Jack Johnston to remain chief executive officer of wholesale distributor Winsupply.

Winsupply names Gordon president

Plumbing wholesale distributor Winsupply announced Roland Gordon has been named president of the company.

January 22, 2016

Jack Johnston to remain chief executive officer of wholesale distributor Winsupply.

Michael Werner steps down as president/CEO of Danze and Gerber effective immediately.

Michael Werner steps down as president/CEO of Danze and Gerber Plumbing Fixtures

Michael Werner has stepped down from his role as president and CEO of Globe Union Group Inc., including its Gerber and Danze businesses, effective immediately.

January 15, 2016

Keith Yurko to assume leadership duties of bath and kitchen manufacturer Danze and Gerber.

Webstone President Michael Reck died on December 24, 2015.

Webstone President Michael Reck passes away

Until a suitable replacement is appointed, Webstone will continue operation by its senior management team.

January 7, 2016

Webstone President Michael Reck died on December 24, 2015.

DeWalt announces contractor and construction pros Together We Build Sweepstakes

Entries for the Together We Build Sweepstakes will be accepted through January 29, 2016.

January 4, 2016

DeWalt asks contractors and construction professionals to show their American pride for nationwide sweepstakes.

PMI draws 130 to San Antonio for 2015 conference

Jack Sweet

December 29, 2015

The Plumbing Manufacturers International event kicked off Oct. 26 with a board of directors meeting and concurrent exhibits and networking opportunities followed by a welcome reception for all attendees.

Plumbing apprentices help repair school plumbing system in India

December 29, 2015

Students from Fox Valley Technical College’s Plumbing Apprentice program raised their skills to global proportions by redeveloping a faulty plumbing system for an elementary school in Nashik, India.