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The rebranding initiative introduces a sleek and modern visual identity that closely aligns with SPX Technologies’. This updated brand logo underscores Weil-McLain’s standing as a leader in hydronics and strengthens its connection to SPX’s HVAC segment and heating platform. 

The Hydraulic Institute (HI), the largest association of pump manufacturers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America, and the global authority on pumps and pumping systems, installed new leadership during the 2025 Annual Conference in Rancho Mirage, CA. 

Parkway Construction Services chose REHAU RAUPEX piping with EVERLOC+ fittings for their plumbing renovation at Meharry Medical College, significantly reducing material and labor costs.

As businesses embrace sustainability, commercial heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) stand out as a smart investment. By utilizing ambient heat and optimizing energy use, these systems significantly cut operational costs and carbon emissions.

Explore key best practices for emergency eyewash and safety shower systems, highlighting compliance standards and design strategies to ensure effective safety measures in hazardous workplaces.

The shift to water-saving plumbing fixtures has increased drainpipe corrosion and blockages, especially in cast iron and copper pipes. While regulations like the 1994 Energy Policy Act promote water conservation, they also lead to solids buildup, compromising pipe integrity and highlighting the need for effective plumbing maintenance.

Appendix M of the IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code, or the Water Demand Calculator, was integrated into the California Plumbing Code on July 1. It provides a new method for sizing water pipes in residential buildings. For Villara Corp., a leading plumbing and HVAC contractor in Northern California, it remains business as usual, having used the calculator for over five years to construct over 5,000 single-family homes.

The IAPMO Water Demand Calculator has faced challenges due to exclusions from its documentation and calculations, causing difficulties for engineers in luxury apartment buildings.

PEX's shape memory allows it to expand and shrink without compromising its integrity, making it highly resistant to damage in freezing conditions. This has proven to be a lifesaver in areas like Texas during unexpected mid-winter freezes.