Members of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute and the Gas Appliance Manufacturers have voted to approve the merger of the two trade associations to become the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) on Jan. 1, 2008.

Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd. announced Monday, Dec. 17, that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Trane Inc., formerly American Standard Cos. Inc., in a transaction valued at about $10.1 billion.

Watts Radiant expects to train hundreds of plumbing and mechanical contractors at its facility's new "Hands-On House," as well as at several regional location throghout 2008.

Uponor and its product line of PEX tubing has joined Builder Sourcing Corp.’s Whole House Program™.

The new System Sensor "Applications Guide: Fire Sprinkler Systems Monitoring" provides an extensive overview of the various types of fire sprinkler systems and the procedures for specifying, installing, and selecting the appropriate system for a specific environment.

Much of Chicago Faucets’ product line is committed to water conservation and incorporates low-flow aerators, adjustable metering cartridges sensor operated faucets.

Denmark-based pump manufacturer Grundfos Group has acquired Peerless Pump Co., a U.S.-based manufacturer of pumps and fire protection systems. It is Grundfos’ largest acquisition to date.

Doosan Infracore today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Bobcat, Utility Equipment and Attachments businesses from Ingersoll Rand Co., Ltd.

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute’s Fall Meeting, Oct. 7-11, in Arlington, Va., welcomed plumbing industry guests from Great Britain, Canada and Australia, who discussed their nations’ water conservation efforts.

Huntsville, Ala.-based Wolverine Tube Inc. said it will discontinue its U.S. plumbing tube business and close two production facilities.