Bob Miodonski

PM Profile: Ward Mfg.'s Pete Guidi and Tony Favilla

Ward Mfg. sees growth through acquisitions, product development

Bob Miodonski

January 14, 2015

Manufacturer identifies trend toward more demand for U.S.-made products.

Plumbing manufacturers look inside and outside buildings for water savings

Bob Miodonski

December 9, 2014

While they continue to make products that save water, leading plumbing manufacturers say more needs to be done to use water efficiently inside and outside buildings.

Ward celebrates 90th anniversary with new branding initiative

Bob Miodonski

December 9, 2014

Ward Manufacturing has come a long way from the company Joseph P. Ward founded in 1924 in Blossburg, Pa., with 30 employees who produced a small line of cast-iron steam and drainage fittings, plugs and bushings.

Milwaukee Valve envisions ongoing efforts to educate industry on low-lead issue

Manufacturer will expand valve offerings and add fittings line.

Bob Miodonski

November 25, 2014

Plumbing & Mechanical recently interviewed Rick Giannini, president and CEO of Milwaukee Valve Co., in his office in New Berlin, Wis., about low-lead products and other industry issues.

PM Profile: Viessmann's Dr. Michael Luz

Viessmann sees opportunities for contractors who install high-efficiency equipment.

Bob Miodonski

October 24, 2014

Manufacturer will unveil new partner program, website and training initiatives.

Rep firm P-M & Associates celebrates 40th anniversary with party in Indy

The company staged the party in the parking lot outside its 63,000-sq.-ft. facility.

Bob Miodonski

September 24, 2014

Congratulations to P-M Associates on its 40th year in business

PM Profile: Elkay’s Timothy Jahnke

Elkay stays flexible to offer products its customers need.

Bob Miodonski

August 15, 2014

Manufacturer sees uptick coming in commercial construction.

Industry associations develop programs to attract workers

Workforce development, water efficiency and waterborne diseases were among the issues discussed April 22 during the third annual meeting of the Plumbing Industry Leadership Coalition in Washington.

Bob Miodonski

June 26, 2014

ASPE is offering an online plumbing design course, which it developed with UCLA. It is in the process of creating an associate degree program for plumbing design with the City College of San Francisco. It exhibited for the first time at the USA Science and Engineering Festival, which was held April 26-27 in Washington and attended by elementary and high school students from across the country.

Ford Transit Cargo Van media event, Kansas City

Bob Miodonski

June 13, 2014

PM is on the road at the Ford test-drive media event.

PM Profile: Taco’s John Hazen White Jr. and The Taco/White Family Foundation

Foundation gives Taco the chance to give back to community groups.

Bob Miodonski

February 20, 2014

Plumbing & Mechanical recently interviewed John Hazen White Jr., president and CEO of Taco Inc., about the work done by The Taco/White Family Foundation.