IAPMO calls for public comments on 2021 UPC, UMC Comments are due by 5 p.m. PST on Jan. 3, 2019 September 26, 2018 The Uniform Plumbing Code is developed to govern the installation and inspection of plumbing systems.Read More
Forbes names ServiceTitan to 2018 Cloud 100 list The list is published by Forbes in collaboration with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures September 25, 2018 The Forbes 2018 Cloud 100 and 20 Rising Stars lists are published online and will appear in the September 2018 issue of Forbes magazine.Read More
Dwyer Group changes corporate name to Neighborly September 24, 2018 The company’s rebranding will emphasize the Neighborly online platforms. Read More
Forbes names Podium to 2018 Cloud 100 list The list is published by Forbes in collaboration with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures September 24, 2018 The Forbes Cloud 100 judging panel reviews the data to select, score and rank the top 100 cloud companies from all over the world.Read More
Obituary: Jim Rechtin Sr. The retired Western Specialty Contractors COO passed away Sept. 17 following a battle with cancer September 21, 2018 Rechtin officially retired from Western on Jan. 1, 2018 after 46 years of dedicated service to the company. Read More
Navien begins distribution of NFB fire tube boilers Navien products are available in the U.S. and Canada through a selected network of wholesale distributors September 19, 2018 The NFB series is now available in two models, both featuring patented new fire-tube heat exchangers.Read More
Elkay announces executive changes September 18, 2018 Ted Hamilton appointed president of Elkay Plumbing.Read More
Weldbend Corp. supports 10% tariff on Chinese fittings, flanges The tariff covers imports of butt weld pipe fittings and carbon steel flanges from China September 18, 2018 The tariffs could increase to 25% on Jan. 1, 2019, if the U.S. and China do not reach a resolution.Read More
PMI expresses disappointment in tariff decision The 10% tariff covers more than $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, including plumbing-related products and components September 18, 2018 "The American consumer will pay the price of the new tariffs," said PMI's Kerry Stackpole.Read More
NIBCO purchases warehouse/distribution building This warehouse and distribution facility will be responsible for shipments of all NIBCO metal fittings September 17, 2018 The company expects the facility to be fully operational during the first quarter of 2019.Read More