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Students posing outside of Watts' training center.

Watts Celebrates 10 Years of Training and Education

Watts welcomed plumbing students from Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School to its North Andover facility on Oct. 7 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Watts Works Learning Center.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

October 21, 2026

The event gave students a firsthand look at the Learning Center and the role training and hands-on experience play throughout a career in plumbing.

CAMP Digital Joins Google to Host the New Era of Search Summit for Home Service Industry

Invitation-only event in New York City reflects the digital marketing agency’s growing role in helping home service companies navigate the changing search landscape.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

October 20, 2026

The New Era of Search Home Services Summit will take place Oct. 20 at Google NYC, 315 Hudson St. in New York City.

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Bradford White Brings Installation-focused Solutions to PHCC CONNECT 2026

Infiniti GC tankless and eF XT commercial models will be featured at Milwaukee event.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

October 19, 2026

The Infiniti GC will also be on display, and contractors can learn more about the tankless model during a dedicated educational session from 10-10:30 a.m., Oct. 21, in Learning Lab 1.

PMI Annual Report Features Global Village of Plumbing Manufacturing

The report’s theme, "It Takes a Global Village to Deliver a Plumbing Product," is a story PMI members live every day.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

October 17, 2026

The report provides visibility to the people and partnerships behind our members’ products and contributes to an ongoing, industry-wide conversation about the future of global manufacturing and trade.

IAPMO Announces Publication of IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z1403-2026, Water Demand Calculator

The Water Demand Calculator was developed in response to the limitations of traditional water supply sizing methods based on assumptions dating back to the 1940s.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

October 16, 2026

IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z1403-2026 is available through the IAPMO Online Store in English and French and provides a resource for designers and regulators seeking a modern approach to residential water supply sizing.

Installers Urged to ‘Tap Into’ New Revenue Stream Through Water Safety

As awareness of Legionella grows, Hydrosense is encouraging plumbers and installers to capitalize on an emerging business opportunity by turning their existing water safety expertise into a valuable new revenue stream.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

October 15, 2026

In recent years, cases of Legionnaires’ disease have increased in the USA and around the world, as factors such as climate change, changing water usage patterns, and aging infrastructure continue to create more favorable conditions for Legionella bacteria to thrive.

Infographic with details on A. O. Smith's Fall promotion.

A. O. Smith Launches Fall Promotion with Participating Wholesale Partners

During this promotional window, contractors will have the opportunity to receive a $150 tool credit for each A. O. Smith Commercial Tank and Tankless unit purchased while supplies last.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

October 14, 2026

The promotion began on October 1st, and runs through November 30th.

Global Handwashing Day Puts Spotlight on Plumbing Fixture Maintenance

Bradley Company offers practical steps to keep handwashing areas clean, stocked and ready to use.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

October 14, 2026

Bradley’s survey found that 68% of Americans are more likely to return to – and spend more at – businesses with clean, well-maintained restrooms.

Logos for Great River Greening, Uponor, and the Minnesota Twins.

Great River Greening, Uponor, and Minnesota Twins Continue Initiative to Restore Water Ecosystems

The three organizations announced their multi-year partnership last year with a common goal to protect Minnesota’s most vital resource: water.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

October 13, 2026

Great River Greening, GF (home of the Uponor brand), and the Minnesota Twins are united by a shared commitment to sustainability, healthy water ecosystems, and thriving communities.