Image courtesy of: undefined undefined (iStock / Getty Images Plus) The latest plumbing news, trends and new products. https://www.pmmag.com/rss/2650 en-us KD Group announced the acquisition of the core business and assets of SmartONE Solutions, Inc., a Canadian provider of smart home and smart building technologies. KD Group announced the acquisition of the core business and assets of SmartONE Solutions, Inc., a Canadian provider of smart home and smart building technologies. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107833 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:57:51 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107833-kd-group-acquires-smartone-establishes-navicomm This collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of two highly specialized teams to support facility managers and operators with an integrated, holistic approach to energy efficiency, system performance, and cost savings. This collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of two highly specialized teams to support facility managers and operators with an integrated, holistic approach to energy efficiency, system performance, and cost savings.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107831 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:36:45 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107831-apm-steam-and-aquatomic-announce-strategic-collaboration Capturing the gold medal in the Plumbing and Heating Skill, Matthias Steiner exemplified the exceptional precision and craftsmanship that modern infrastructure urgently requires. Representing the United States, Charles Goede, a 20-year-old plumbing apprentice from Connecticut, also earned a Medal for Excellence for his performance in the Plumbing and Heating competition. Capturing the gold medal in the Plumbing and Heating Skill, Matthias Steiner exemplified the exceptional precision and craftsmanship that modern infrastructure urgently requires. Representing the United States, Charles Goede, a 20-year-old plumbing apprentice from Connecticut, also earned a Medal for Excellence for his performance in the Plumbing and Heating competition.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107823 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107823-lixil-champions-the-next-generation-of-trade-professionals-at-worldskills-2026 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107817 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107817-iapmo-announces-publication-of-iapmo-ansi-can-z1403-2026-water-demand-calculator LG is pursuing additional AIDC projects in North America through its relationships with leading hyperscalers and big tech companies. LG is pursuing additional AIDC projects in North America through its relationships with leading hyperscalers and big tech companies.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107795 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107795-lg-to-build-its-first-us-factory-for-ai-data-center-chillers baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) PVC antitrust litigation continues to develop as settlements top $415 million and plaintiffs identify six major distributors as alleged co-conspirators in the price-fixing case. PVC antitrust litigation continues to develop as settlements top $415 million and plaintiffs identify six major distributors as alleged co-conspirators in the price-fixing case.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107773 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107773-six-distributors-named-alleged-co-conspirators-in-pvc-price-fixing-case According to Waterless Co., there are six cities most likely to experience serious to acute water shortages in 2026. According to Waterless Co., there are six cities most likely to experience serious to acute water shortages in 2026.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107772 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:51:37 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107772-the-six-cities-facing-the-most-severe-water-challenges-in-2026 Hansen’s appointment places IAPMO at the table in a public-private advisory system that provides U.S. government policymakers with industry expertise on trade barriers, implementation of trade agreements, uniform conformity assessment programs, and other matters affecting American businesses and workers. Hansen’s appointment places IAPMO at the table in a public-private advisory system that provides U.S. government policymakers with industry expertise on trade barriers, implementation of trade agreements, uniform conformity assessment programs, and other matters affecting American businesses and workers. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107723 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107723-iapmos-dain-hansen-appointed-to-us-government-industry-trade-advisory-committee 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 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. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107714 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107714-copper-development-association-launches-copper-advocates-program 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107708 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107708-plumbing-manufacturers-international-sets-agenda-for-new-orleans-conference bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) September brings another relatively light round of PHCP-PVF price increases, with adjustments affecting pumps, valves, piping products, and other plumbing-related product categories, with increases from 3% to 30%. September brings another relatively light round of PHCP-PVF price increases, with adjustments affecting pumps, valves, piping products, and other plumbing-related product categories, with increases from 3% to 30%.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107701 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:19:51 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107701-phcp-pvf-price-increases-september-2026 The equipment is being distributed across all four key geographic regions of the country — including the Western (Zona Occidental), Central, Eastern (Zona Oriental), and San Salvador Metropolitan regions — delivering vital municipal water services across various departments. The equipment is being distributed across all four key geographic regions of the country — including the Western (Zona Occidental), Central, Eastern (Zona Oriental), and San Salvador Metropolitan regions — delivering vital municipal water services across various departments.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107691 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:02 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107691-simflo-selected-for-el-salvador-municipal-water-project The newly released 2026 Clean Hands Index examined more than 350 public handwashing experiences across 240 public facilities and surveyed more than 2,800 people. The newly released 2026 Clean Hands Index examined more than 350 public handwashing experiences across 240 public facilities and surveyed more than 2,800 people.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107688 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107688-2026-clean-hands-index-finds-gap-between-plumbing-installation-and-handwashing Rinnai America Corporation has announced the launch of PRO Tech, a loyalty program that recognizes individual plumbers and HVAC contractors who install and register Rinnai products. Rinnai America Corporation has announced the launch of PRO Tech, a loyalty program that recognizes individual plumbers and HVAC contractors who install and register Rinnai products.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107689 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:41:37 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107689-rinnai-launches-loyalty-program-for-plumbing-and-hvac-installers SB 222 is co-sponsored by the Building Decarbonization Coalition, the Bay Area Air District, and SPUR. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk with a deadline of September 30 to sign or veto the bill. SB 222 is co-sponsored by the Building Decarbonization Coalition, the Bay Area Air District, and SPUR. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk with a deadline of September 30 to sign or veto the bill.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107684 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107684-heat-pump-access-act-clears-legislature-makes-california-first-state-to-streamline-heat-pump-permitting baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Three of the four storage water heater categories posted year-over-year monthly increases: residential gas rose 6.7%, residential electric increased 0.8% and commercial electric jumped 10.9%. Commercial gas was the exception, declining 5%. Three of the four storage water heater categories posted year-over-year monthly increases: residential gas rose 6.7%, residential electric increased 0.8% and commercial electric jumped 10.9%. Commercial gas was the exception, declining 5%.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107681 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107681-water-heater-shipments-show-signs-of-improvement-in-june The 2026 update reflects the Department's growing interest in leveraging off-site construction to improve efficiency and scalability across military construction programs.  The 2026 update reflects the Department's growing interest in leveraging off-site construction to improve efficiency and scalability across military construction programs.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107679 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:58:14 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107679-2027-international-codes-add-provisions Plumbing Manufacturers International’s “Plumbing Manufacturing Industry Economic Impact Study” reveals the combined, total economic impact of plumbers and plumbing manufacturers to be more than $442 billion annually, with almost 1.8 million jobs, and over $142 billion in wages. Plumbing Manufacturers International’s “Plumbing Manufacturing Industry Economic Impact Study” reveals the combined, total economic impact of plumbers and plumbing manufacturers to be more than $442 billion annually, with almost 1.8 million jobs, and over $142 billion in wages. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107673 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107673-plumbing-industry-adds-442b-to-us-economy-faces-550-000-worker-shortage The owner of a high-rise multi-family residential building in Battery Park, Manhattan faced a pressing infrastructure decision: replace an aging, gas-fired domestic hot water (DHW) system that could no longer deliver reliable, efficient service to residents. The owner of a high-rise multi-family residential building in Battery Park, Manhattan faced a pressing infrastructure decision: replace an aging, gas-fired domestic hot water (DHW) system that could no longer deliver reliable, efficient service to residents.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107662 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:31:57 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107662-case-study-veritus-heat-pump-water-heater-in-new-york-retrofit METUS reports progress across leadership, product innovation and A2L readiness. METUS reports progress across leadership, product innovation and A2L readiness.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107665 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107665-metus-highlights-first-half-2026-progress his roster celebrates successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. his roster celebrates successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107660 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107660-powerhouse-consulting-group-named-no-1002-on-the-2026-inc-5000-list This year’s Inc. 5000 spotlights companies reshaping growth across industries including AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products and professional services. This year’s Inc. 5000 spotlights companies reshaping growth across industries including AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products and professional services. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107661 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:57:42 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107661-interplay-learning-named-to-americas-fastest-growing-private-companies Work Truck Week encompasses The Work Truck Show, Future Truck Summit, NTEA Annual Meeting, Work Truck Week Ride & Drive, educational program and more. Work Truck Week encompasses The Work Truck Show, Future Truck Summit, NTEA Annual Meeting, Work Truck Week Ride & Drive, educational program and more.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107659 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107659-ntea-sets-dates-for-work-truck-week-2027-with-new-future-truck-summit Legrande’s is Airo’s first acquisition in partnership with CCMP Growth. Legrande’s is Airo’s first acquisition in partnership with CCMP Growth.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107658 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:52:20 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107658-airo-mechanical-adds-legrandes-enterprises-to-its-growing-business Tudor has more than 30 years of experience in the home service industry. Tudor has more than 30 years of experience in the home service industry. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107653 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:34:58 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107653-home-services-industry-veteran-joins-camp-digital-as-chief-revenue-officer The three sessions will provide attendees with guidance on leading through uncertainty, creating workplaces where women can thrive and managing periods of change without sacrificing personal or professional growth. The three sessions will provide attendees with guidance on leading through uncertainty, creating workplaces where women can thrive and managing periods of change without sacrificing personal or professional growth.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107651 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:13:52 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107651-women-in-hvacr-announces-key-breakout-speakers-for-2026-annual-conference Although 93% of Americans say handwashing is important to their overall health, only 76% say they always wash their hands after using a public restroom, and 77% have witnessed someone leave without washing. Although 93% of Americans say handwashing is important to their overall health, only 76% say they always wash their hands after using a public restroom, and 77% have witnessed someone leave without washing.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107645 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:37:21 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107645-summer-restroom-readiness-supports-healthier-visitors bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) While this month's announcements were more limited, price adjustments still affected valves, hydronic controls, pipe, supports, water heating products, and other plumbing and PVF product categories, with increases reaching close to double digits for some lines. While this month's announcements were more limited, price adjustments still affected valves, hydronic controls, pipe, supports, water heating products, and other plumbing and PVF product categories, with increases reaching close to double digits for some lines. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107644 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107644-phcp-pvf-price-increases-august-2026 baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) While project stakeholders maintain that closeout on a development of this scale can take months, and in some cases years, the mounting number of mechanics' liens underscores the financial strain unresolved payment disputes can place on specialty contractors and subcontractors. While project stakeholders maintain that closeout on a development of this scale can take months, and in some cases years, the mounting number of mechanics' liens underscores the financial strain unresolved payment disputes can place on specialty contractors and subcontractors.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107634 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107634-plumbing-contractor-cites-39m-in-losses-tied-to-obama-presidential-center-project baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) The latest numbers indicate that residential demand remains under pressure, particularly for electric storage water heaters, while commercial shipments present a more mixed picture. The latest numbers indicate that residential demand remains under pressure, particularly for electric storage water heaters, while commercial shipments present a more mixed picture. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107618 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107618-water-heater-shipments-stay-under-pressure-through-may