The report provides visibility to the people and partnerships behind our members’ products and contributes to an ongoing, industry-wide conversation about the future of global manufacturing and trade.
The Water Demand Calculator was developed in response to the limitations of traditional water supply sizing methods based on assumptions dating back to the 1940s.
IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z1403-2026 is available through the IAPMO Online Store in English and French and provides a resource for designers and regulators seeking a modern approach to residential water supply sizing.
Great River Greening, GF (home of the Uponor brand), and the Minnesota Twins are united by a shared commitment to sustainability, healthy water ecosystems, and thriving communities.
Tasked with protecting valuable artwork while controlling operating costs, the Tacoma Art Museum upgraded its heating system with Lochinvar Crest with Hellcat boilers. The retrofit has delivered energy savings of more than 10% while helping the nonprofit secure grant funding for the project.
A journey through the Pacific Northwest offers a vivid reminder of the care and vigilance required to protect and deliver one of our most vital resources.
In nature, water moves in carefully balanced cycles: it falls as rain, runs along streams, and percolates through the soil. Each step in that journey is absolutely critical to maintaining water's life-giving power. Similarly, human plumbing and water systems are designed to replicate that balance.
As artificial intelligence reshapes daily life, its dependence on massive volumes of water is raising environmental concerns.
AI is everywhere — powering search engines, chatbots, and digital tools — but few realize its reliance on water. Data centers, the backbone of AI, consume billions of gallons annually to stay cool, often in drought-stricken regions. With usage projected to skyrocket, industry leaders face growing pressure to balance innovation with sustainability.
Jessica Kramer’s confirmation emphasizes collaboration on science-based policies that strengthen U.S. plumbing manufacturing.
Plumbing Manufacturers International CEO Kerry Stackpole welcomed Jessica Kramer’s Senate confirmation as EPA Office of Water assistant administrator, noting her balanced approach and commitment to advancing clear, pragmatic water policies that drive innovation and protect U.S. jobs.