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Meet PHCC — National Association’s new President Dan Callies

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chatted with Dan Callies about taking over the national president gig, what he hopes to accomplish during his term, and the many opportunities for PHCC members over the next year.

State of the PVF industry roundtable

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Examining plastic pipe trends in commercial markets

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Lance MacNevin, director of engineering, building and construction division of the Plastics Pipe Institute, to discuss top trends influencing the use of plastic pipes in commercial applications.

PM Profile: Plumbing contractor gives back

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Magda Elizondo, Hero Helps coordinator for Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, about the company’s charitable efforts, not just during the giving season, but throughout the entire year.

PM Profile: Meet PHCC’s new President Joe Cornetta

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This month, PHCC — National Association President to Dave Frame, owner of Bob Frame Plumbing Services, South Bend, Indiana will pass the torch Joe Cornetta, third-generation co-owner of Elmont, New York-based Cornetta Bros.

Demand for trenchless pipe solutions grows

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Jason Klaus, senior sales manager of HammerHead Trenchless about the growing market demand and the benefits of offering trenchless solutions.

Meet PHCC Educational Foundation's new executive director

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Meet Daniel Quinonez, PHCC Educational Foundation's new executive director.

PM Profile: Canadian company brings first-ever recirculating shower to U.S. market

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

RainStick Shower co-founders Alisha McFetridge and Sean McFetridge share a longtime passion for water conservation. In 2019, the two began building the North American Market’s first water circulating shower. Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster sat down with Alisha McFetridge to dive into RainStick Shower’s backstory and plans for the future.

PM Profile: Behind the NIBCO-Matco-Norca acquisition

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On Feb. 1, NIBCO announced it acquired Matco-Norca and its subsidiary SVF Flow Controls.
NIBCO Chairman Rex Martin stated, “This acquisition supports our strategic long-range goal of growth through acquisition, expanding our market reach and providing customers with access to a broader portfolio of products.This is an extraordinary time in NIBCO’s evolving history.”

PM Profile: LIXIL's Trey Northrup

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Late last year, LIXIL made headlines when it announced the acquisition of Basco, a U.S.-based shower door manufacturing company.

PM Profile: Grundfos launches next generation of circulator pumps

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Grundfos announced the launch of the next generation of small circulators for the residential heating market with the introduction of the Grundfos Digital NEXT range — starting with the UPSe 15-58 in late 2022, followed by the release of the new, digital ALPHA 15-58 in early 2023.

PM Profile: Getting to know PHCC's new President Dave Frame

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This month, PHCC — National Association President Joel Long, owner of Gastonia, North Carolina-based GSM Services, will pass the baton to Dave Frame, fourth-generation owner of Bob Frame Plumbing Services, South Bend, Indiana. Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to chat with Frame about what he hopes to accomplish during his term and the many opportunities for PHCC members over the next year.

PM Profile: Johnson Controls invests in workforce development

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Johnson Controls celebrated National Skilled Trades Day by confirming a second cohort of schools receiving funding as part of its Community College Partnership Program. Last year, Johnson Controls agreed to fund $15 million over the span of five years to help support the community college’s HVAC, fire, security and digital academic programs.

PM Profile: 171-year-old European valve company entering US market

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Established as a foundry of brass fixtures in 1851, Oventrop has since evolved into a global manufacturer of balancing valves and thermostatic radiator valves for the building industries. The family-owned company is now expanding into the American market, and Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Nicola Schannath, CEO of Oventrop-US, about the company’s plans in the United States and current PHCP-PVF market trends.

PM Profile: PHCC welcomes new president

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400

There is a changing of the guard (so to speak) every fall during PHCC’s annual conference and trade show.

PM Profile: Niagara launches more than 100 new products

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In April, Niagara held a virtual launch event, announcing its new Niagara Wholesale Program and more than 100 new products designed to help wholesalers serve the needs of their plumbing professional clients by offering advanced technology and high performance for those looking for a wide variety of water-efficient products.

PM Profile: QuickDrain USA launches SquareDrain point drain

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

As an extension of the QuickDrain USA total shower solution, aimed to reimagine how drains should look and perform, the company recently launched its new SquareDrain point drain. Plumbing & Mechanical attended the virtual product launch event in April.

PM Profile: Leonard Valve’s David Brakenwagen

Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Earlier this year, Leonard Valve announced David Brakenwagen as its new chief executive officer.

PM Profile: Uponor's Aaron Stotko, Andrew Koppi and Stephanie Radel

askarn@bnpmedia.com (Nadia Askar) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Uponor North America launched its new Complete Polymer Solution for commercial-piping applications in the U.S.

PM Profile: IAPMO’s Dave Viola

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Last fall, IAPMO announced its CEO of 25 years, Russ Chaney, would be retiring at the end of the year, and former COO and Executive Vice President Dave Viola would succeed Chaney at the helm of the 95-year-old association.

PM Profile: Mr. Rooter’s Doyle James

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

While 2020 has been a year of uncertainty for most businesses, Mr. Rooter Plumbing is celebrating its 50th anniversary by adding more franchises to its lineup.

PM Profile: Nexstar Network's Julian Scadden

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

In August, Nexstar Network announced Julian Scadden would replace Jack Tester as president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke recently chatted with Scadden about his background and leadership goals for the organization.

PM Profile: PHCC’s Hunter Botto

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke recently chatted with PHCC—National Association’s newly elected President Hunter Botto regarding his goals for the coming year as well as the organization’s legislative agenda and areas of focus for its members.

PM Profile: ICC's Dominic Sims

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Plumbing & Mechanical recently had the chance to interview International Code Council CEO Dominic Sims about the current landscape for codes and standards and the plumbing industry overall.

PM Profile: Schedule Engine bridges the technology gap for plumbing contractors

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Founded in 2017, Schedule Engine is a customer service support solution for home service contractors.

PM Profile: Best Postcards talks marketing efforts for contractors

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

After a stint as a top producer at Morgan Stanley, Andrew Ettinger was faced with years of struggling with business initiatives and eventually filed for bankruptcy.

PM Profile: MCAA President Brian Helm

Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

MCAA’s spring meeting and conference schedule screeched to a halt this year, much like many other contractor organizations in the industry, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

PM Profile: MarginPoint

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

MarginPoint, a provider of mobile-enabled, collaborative inventory management and field management solutions, is focused on helping plumbing industry pros to manage inventory replenishment, optimize business processes and drive revenue.

PM Profile: Uponor

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

From celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2018 to investing another $6 million to its joint venture company, Phyn, in 2019 to the release of the Phyn Plus Pro Edition at the 2020 International Builders Show, Uponor has certainly been busy the past few years.

PM Profile: Resideo

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Resideo announced the launch of the Resideo Home app, which will make whole-home monitoring possible for the four critical networks of the home – water, air, energy and security – during its Resideo Live event, held in Austin, Texas, this past December.