Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor - Articles

Uponor sells its share in the joint venture Phyn

August 17, 2021

Phyn was founded in 2016 as a joint venture between Uponor and Belkin, with both owning 50% of the company.

Consumer interest in bidets surges following COVID-19 pandemic

Manufacturers discuss U.S. market trends.

Nicole Krawcke

August 16, 2021

COVID-19 had many widespread impacts to just about every product category and industry — the plumbing industry included. One of the most interesting market shifts was how the toilet paper shortage at the start of the pandemic spurred sales of bidet toilet seats in the U.S. market.

A bathroom sanctuary

Fallen tree leads to beautiful remodel.

Kristen White

August 12, 2021

What to do when a huge tree topples onto your home — and essentially into your bathroom? Well, when you’re in the fixture industry, you take the opportunity to partner with plumbing industry experts and completely remodel the bathroom.

2021 Mechanical Contractor of the Year: Murray Co.

Employee-owned Rancho Dominguez, California-based firm takes care of each other, and its clients.

Nicole Krawcke

August 10, 2021

Murray Company (MC) has spent more than 100 years establishing a rock-solid reputation as one of the premiere mechanical contracting firms on the West Coast. With a commitment to safety, the employee-owned firm has earned distinction as Plumbing & Mechanical’s 2021 Mechanical Contractor of the Year.

Guest Editorial: When to use PVC duct for your project

The benefits and limitations of PVC ductwork.

Mark Ligon

August 6, 2021

PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a durable material used in a variety of construction projects. It’s lightweight and easy to transport, making it the preferred material for many contractors. PVC duct, however, does have some limitations and cannot be used in certain applications. Read on to learn more about the uses of PVC duct.

Water Wisdom: Are you prepared for TDS Creep?

Regular maintenance is required for water treatment systems.

Water Quality Association (WQA)

August 5, 2021

Installing a reverse osmosis (RO) system for a homeowner is not a once and done event. Just like any other kind of water treatment technology, RO systems require regular maintenance.

IPEX makes major investment in state-of-the-art molding plant

July 29, 2021

The nearly 200,000 square-foot manufacturing facility is being custom designed and built, and will become the technological flagship for the company’s operations and one of the most advanced plastics manufacturing facilities in the industry.

Rinnai America names Shelley Kiley vice president of operations

July 29, 2021

Kiley’s extensive knowledge, will help Rinnai continue to grow and expand manufacturing capabilities in North America, including overseeing the completion of its new manufacturing plant in Griffin, Georgia.

Talking toilets and touchless

Bath and kitchen pros discuss touchless trends and consumer wants.

Natalie Forster

July 22, 2021

According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Living Impacts Design Report for 2020, there are four overarching themes emerging throughout the bath and kitchen industry: Healthy living, simplified living, connected living and living in place.