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Copper Development Association Launches Copper Advocates Program

The nationwide network offers a simple way to stay informed and to support state and local copper-related advocacy when issues arise.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

September 12, 2026

Copper Advocates will receive updates on policy developments, industry issues, and copper's economic impact, along with opportunities to lend their voice when relevant advocacy needs arise.

Copper Development Association names Adam Estelle president and CEO

April 11, 2024

Estelle who most recently served as the association’s vice president, will succeed Andrew G. Kireta, Jr. as the sixth leader of the association.

The Copper Development Association names new president and CEO

November 29, 2021

The Copper Development Association (CDA) announced the appointment of Andrew G. Kireta, Jr. as the association’s next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2022.

CDA launches how-to soldering, brazing videos

New videos area available for free on the association's website

November 15, 2017

CDA hopes to "take the guess work out and offer the right way to solder, braze or otherwise join copper tube."

Copper Tube handbook app

April 19, 2017

The “Copper Tube Handbook” is available in Apple App or Google Play stores.

CDA updates Copper Tube Handbook app for iPhones

July 30, 2015

The app is free for the first 10,000 users.

Annual United Association competition awards apprentices skilled in copper

The annual competition featured 32 contestants from North America and Australia.

October 21, 2014

The 2014 United Association International Apprenticeship Competition was held in late August.

Annual UA competition awards apprentices skilled in copper

September 30, 2014

North America’s top plumbing and pipe-fitting apprentices were put to the test during the 2014 United Association International Apprenticeship Competition, which was held late August in conjunction with the Instructor Training Program at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Copper Development Association copper handbook mobile app

The Copper Development Association introduces the Copper Tube Handbook app that can be downloaded directly onto an iPad or smartphone and carried onto the jobsite.

August 15, 2014

The app can be downloaded through iTunes or Android Google Play.