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Founded in 1916, the plumbing manufacturer will commemorate its milestone anniversary with monthlong celebrations beginning on Manufacturing Day, October 2, recognizing the associates who have helped shape its success.

The PHCP-PVF industry has been fighting stereotypes for decades. Though the world seems to be coming around, and more people are recognizing the opportunities available in the trades, it hasn’t happened without a fight. And it certainly hasn’t happened overnight. That makes this contest, recognizing the people who decided to dedicate their careers — their life — to this industry, all the more important.

From riding along in service trucks as a child to leading the family business, Adam Meny is carrying a plumbing legacy forward while creating opportunities for the next generation.

After nearly two decades in PHCP-PVF, Matthew Liber has learned that successful distribution comes down to more than having the right products. It takes technical knowledge, dependable service and relationships built to last.

Curiosity about solving everyday problems drew Jose Camacho into PHCP-PVF, where he has built an eight-year career around innovative solutions, teamwork, and improving the systems people rely on every day.

PMI26 heads to New Orleans Nov. 2-5, bringing plumbing manufacturers together for four days of education, leadership development and industry discussion on the issues shaping manufacturing’s future.

The lead-free transition is entering its next phase, and engineered polymers are helping plumbing manufacturers and contractors balance long-term performance, manufacturing efficiency and sustainability in demanding drinking water applications.

As sustainability goals, labor shortages, and connected building technologies continue to reshape the market, valve selection has become more strategic than ever. Manufacturers say successful valve selection requires looking beyond initial cost and considering how the valve will perform as part of the overall piping system throughout the life of the building.

While many manufacturers implemented modest increases in the low-single-digit range, some select product categories saw increases of 10% or more.

Manufacturers announced another round of PHCP-PVF price increases in June, with adjustments affecting insulation, valves, fittings, pumps, water heating products, and specialty plumbing components. See which suppliers raised prices and when the changes take effect.