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Why you should be politically correct

A change in terms.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

December 11, 2016

The plumbing world is no different from the rest of the country when it comes to political correctness.

Report: Climate actions putting 2˚C world within reach

Almost 1,300 climate actions disclosed by 62 governments around the world in 2016

December 1, 2016

Emissions reduction targets of some of the world’s leading states and regions are projected to take them below the 2 degrees Celsius threshold up to 2020 – but ambition needs to be more long-term.

We are very excited to announce the acquisition of Shurjoint Industries effective November 29, 2016.

Apollo Flow Controls announces acquisition of Shurjoint

November 30, 2016

Aalberts Industries, parent company of Apollo Valves, recently acquired leader in mechanical piping systems.

Metropolitan Industries acquires Emecole, rebrands as Emecole Metro

The sale shows a positive growth for the future of both companies

November 30, 2016

The purchase allows Metropolitan Industries to cross-promote between the two business by allowing each respected company’s products to be sold in the territories covered by the other company. Emecole’s operations will remain in their existing facility presently.

U.S. Dept. of Labor Overtime Rule blocked

November 28, 2016

Important PHCC member update on the new Overtime Rule.

An engineered rack system connects as many as six tankless water-heating units

Restaurants benefit from installing tankless water heaters

The worry over hot water.

Jason Fleming

November 25, 2016

Set the record straight about tankless water heaters.

School districts update bathrooms with flushometers

Retrofit kits for flushometers offer a way for contractors to maximize value for many prevalent products on the market.

Mike Gipson

November 25, 2016

Updated sustainable amenities meet the demands of commercial restrooms.

Viega 45-degree Elbows for PEX Press Systems

November 24, 2016

Viega’s 45-degree elbows for PEX Press systems allow users to install larger tubing with press technology.

American Standard ActiClean System

November 24, 2016

American Standard’s ActiClean system is the toilet that cleans itself, combining VorMax flushing technology with a fully integrated self-cleaning system.