Speakers from management and labor focused on how to continue to attract qualified people to the plumbing industry, union and trade associations.

Ridilla also was one of the original columnists of Plumbing and Mechanical, which started in March 1984. 

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association held a Workforce Development Roundtable April 27 on Capitol Hill. 

Joseph S. DeSantis, a longtime employee of American Standard, died Apr. 19, 2016.

Viega LLC will move its U.S. headquarters to Broomfield, Colorado.

Blue Angel Pumps’ T50E 1/2-hp submersible cast-iron effluent pump includes: a high-efficiency motor, with performance of 58 gal. per min. at 10’.

Liberty Pumps’ X-Series features heavy cast-iron sewage and effluent pumps.

Franklin Electric’s Little Giant 6EC Series and 10EC Series water pumps provide lower current draw.

Viega’s ViegaPEX tubing line now includes purple PEX for reclaimed water applications.

Delta Faucet’s Delta Leak Detection is designed with iDevices.