Noritz America announced that Vancouver, Washington-based Quality Sales is helping to cover the tankless water heater market in the Pacific Northwest. The manufacturer's representative will work alongside Noritz’s own sales staff in that region; specifically, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and the Idaho Panhandle in the northern part of that state.

Patrick Jorge Besinga, president/CEO of Works Plumbing, and his wife, Margaret Besinga, vice president/COO, grew up in the Philippines, and both hold a college degree in business and marketing. 

To earn the certification, professionals must have at least two years’ experience in the field and complete the self-paced, online Water Treatment Design course before passing the WQA certification exam.

Basco Shower Enclosures participated in the national Bread of Life Food Drive to benefit Our Daily Bread food pantry in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over the course of a month, Basco employees collected more than 25 boxes of canned goods and other non-perishables along with numerous generous cash donations.

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

Franklin Electric announced it has acquired New Aqua and its wholly owned subsidiaries, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana in an all-cash transaction valued at $150 million, subject to customary adjustments.

Viega has been named a Vendor of the Year by Winsupply. Viega was awarded top place in the Rough-in Plumbing Category. In addition, Winsupply named Viega National Account Manager Bonnie Mason as National Account Manager of the Year.

As the company’s fifth office location, the Salt Lake City office will serve multiple functions, including a Global Center of Excellence for ServiceTitan Customer Support.

In 2011, Milwaukee Tool and Uponor came together to launch the first M12 ProPEX Expander, a tool that changed the way many plumbing and mechanical contractors installed ProPEX fittings.

A PHCC search committee has been formed that will work with a consultant to begin the process of identifying and interviewing possible successors.