QuickFitting highlighted their flame-free fitting portfolio using industry data from construction research.
July 8, 2025
National Fire Protection Association data reveals nearly 4,600 structure fires annually are traced to hot work activities. With labor costs for service plumbers reaching $105/hour nationally, callback prevention has become increasingly critical to contractor profitability. Projects completed with QuickFitting's press and push-connect fittings eliminate those costs while reducing installation time.
NIBCO INC. has announced an expansion of its PressACR line with new 1" OD and 1 5/8" OD fittings, designed to meet the evolving needs of the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.
Brass Threaded Inserts are small, cylindrical components that feature internal threading, which are specifically designed to be embedded into softer materials, like thermoplastics.
PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to speak with several key industry stakeholders about trends and technological developments in the market, including: Greg Nahrgang, vice president, technical services and product development, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry; Adam Botts, product manager for Viega; and Steven Dolejsi, applications engineering manager, IPEX.