Plumbing contractor George Brazil, founder of George Brazil Home Services in Phoenix, died May 16 after a long illness. He was 83.

Haataja brings more than 30 years of business development and operations leadership experience to WQA.

Company committed to providing industry communication and education forum.

These five new officers will hold their initial meeting on May 14, while attending the AHRI Hydronics Institute meeting in New Jersey.

New website contains common definitions for terms found in ASHRAE standards.

He has been a part of the company’s sales management for the past 18 years and was most recently the vice president of Sales.

Three residential plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical service contracting business owners are opening their doors to fellow contractors this summer.

Conference attendees can participate in two education sessions, a general membership meeting, an open board meeting and an early evening reception, where the winners of the 2012 System Showcase competition will be announced.

The green homes share of the construction market was 17% in 2011, equating to $17 billion, and expected to rise 29%-38% by 2016 — potentially a $87-$114 billion opportunity.

Tyco has acquired Shurjoint Piping Products, a leading OEM manufacturer for grooved and threaded piping components.

American Standard partners with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop low-cost prefabricated toilet system.

New website will educate Canadians about the crucial role plumbing plays in water conservation and our day-to-day lives.

MRC Global Inc. has been recognized as one of America's largest public companies by Fortune magazine. Based on 2011 sales of $4.8 billion, MRC Global Inc. made its debut at 493 on the magazine's "Fortune 500" list. MRC Global Inc. is the largest global distributor of pipe, valve and fitting products to the energy and [...]

Mar. 08 de mayo de 2012, 23:22:10 +0000

A. Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is pleased to announce that Rob McDonald has been appointed president & CEO. Rob has been a part of A. Y. McDonald's sales management for the past 18 years and was most recently the vice president of sales. He has served on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors since [...]

Mar. 08 de mayo de 2012, 16:58:20 +0000

Ferguson recently announced the acquisition of Reese Kitchens Inc. in an asset transaction completed April 23. Reese Kitchens is a prominent cabinet designer in Indianapolis that caters to the residential remodeling market. Ferguson will continue to conduct business from the former Reese Kitchens' locations under the name Reese Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery, a Ferguson [...]

Lun. 07 de mayo de 2012, 16:30:44 +0000

Irr Supply Centers Incorporated, a North Tonawanda, N.Y.-based regional distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, refrigeration and electrical supplies, has acquired the assets of Syracuse, N.Y.-based distributor Inland Supply. Inland Supply has one location in Syracuse servicing the supplies and equipment needs of contractors, institutional, industrial and municipal accounts. "The acquisition of Inland Supply affords us [...]

Mar. 01 de mayo de 2012, 17:39:11 +0000

This morning, Tyco announced its acquisition of Shurjoint Piping Products, a leading OEM manufacturer for grooved and threaded piping components. Shurjoint will be integrated into Tyco's Fire Protection Products business unit. Financial terms were not announced. Founded in 1974, Shurjoint introduced the SHURJOINT brand in the mid-1990s. Based in Taiwan and the U.S., Shurjoint currently [...]

Lun. 30 de abr. de 2012, 16:34:53 +0000

During the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show last week in Chicago, the Storehouse of World Vision held its annual Crystal Vision Award presentation. The event is an opportunity for businesses and individuals throughout the kitchen and bath industry to join together in celebration of the impact they make together by the giving of their resources [...]

Lun. 30 de abr. de 2012, 15:36:19 +0000

George Foreman - an Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist, two-time heavyweight champion, successful entrepreneur, ordained minister and noted best-selling author - will be the featured speaker at the annual Weldbend IPD Breakfast, to be held Friday, October 19 during NetworkASA 2012 in Orlando. Weldbend - an industry leader in domestically-manufactured carbon steel weld fittings and weld [...]

Vie. 27 de abr. de 2012, 05:27:52 +0000

TOTO, one of the largest plumbing manufacturers in the world, and Villeroy & Boch, a leading European bathroom brand, just announced a sales alliance. Under the terms of this alliance, all Villeroy & Boch USA bathroom products available in the North American market will be sold exclusively through the distribution and sales channels of TOTO [...]

Mar. 24 de abr. de 2012, 15:52:30 +0000

This week marks the 45th anniversary for Yeager Supply, a leading independent PVF distributor. Yeager Supply was started by Ed and Margaret Yeager in 1967, when they opened a shop in the old soda bottling plant at the corner of 6th and Amity streets in Reading, Pa., and made deliveries from the back of a [...]

Jue. 19 de abr. de 2012, 14:56:26 +0000

It is with great sadness that we post news of the death of J. Rick Leone, the executive vice president of Bonney Forge Corp., over the weekend. A 27-year employee of Bonney Forge, Rick was in Atlanta at the time of his passing. During his career, he held several senior positions at Bonney Forge in [...]

Mié. 18 de abr. de 2012, 13:29:08 +0000

The World's Premier Collaborative Building Information Modelling Event, May 21st - 23rd, 2012 With less than a week to go, Build London Live 2012 has already attracted more than 20 teams made up of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals all over the world. As the world's premier Collaborative Building Information Modelling (BIM) event, design [...]

Mar. 15 de mayo de 2012, 15:03:53 +0000

T&S Brass, a leading manufacturer of plumbing and foodservice equipment, has recently expanded its social media presence with an enhanced Facebook page. The Facebook page, which is designed to serve as a resource for and to open a dialog with plumbing and foodservice customers, representatives, distributors, wholesalers, consultants, engineers, specifiers and end users, is a [...]

Lun. 14 de mayo de 2012, 13:53:11 +0000

To meet the growing demand for more exhibit space from both new and current exhibitors, AHR Expo Show Management has reserved 40,000 additional sq. ft. on Level 1 of the Dallas Convention Center for the 2013 event, taking place January 28th - 30th. The world's largest HVACR Show already encompasses the entire 2nd level of [...]

Jue. 10 de mayo de 2012, 15:48:01 +0000

Chicago Faucets, the leading manufacturer of commercial faucets, continues to be an industry leader in environmental responsibility. The company's new online Water Savings Calculator and Water Conserving Retrofit Kits are just two ways Chicago Faucets is committed to sustainability and helping its customers meet their "green" building initiatives. The new online Water Savings Calculator is [...]

Mié. 09 de mayo de 2012, 13:38:21 +0000

Lincoln, Neb. (May 7, 2012) – The state of Nebraska has formally adopted the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC), an American National Standard developed and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), to serve as the statewide plumbing code for the Cornhusker State. On April 2, Gov. Dave Heineman signed Legislative [...]

Lun. 07 de mayo de 2012, 19:02:00 +0000

More than 130 PHCC members "took care of business" during the April 25-26 Legislative Conference. During visits on Capitol Hill, contractors and association executives lobbied for key PHCC positions, including support for permanent repeal of the estate tax, a more workable EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (LRRP) and a Congressional hearing on the [...]

Vie. 04 de mayo de 2012, 19:30:49 +0000

The Solar Rating & Certification Corporation™ (SRCC™ ), the leading non-profit, independent, third-party certification entity for solar hot water collectors and systems, joined the International Code Council (ICC), a membership association dedicated to building safety, fire prevention, and energy efficiency, in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement outlines an effort to develop, augment [...]

Jue. 03 de mayo de 2012, 19:43:37 +0000

Lansdale, Pa. - Tyco announced that it has acquired Shurjoint Piping Products (Shurjoint), a leading OEM manufacturer for grooved and threaded piping components. Shurjoint will be integrated into Tyco's Fire Protection Products business unit.

Mié. 02 de mayo de 2012, 12:46:28 +0000

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Superior Drain Cleaning of Visalia, Calif., has been named the 2011 top-performing plumbing contractor for American Home Shield, the nation's leading provider of home protection plans. Superior Drain Cleaning, which has answered the plumbing needs of residents and businesses in Visalia since 1990, earned a $25,000 bonus for its performance in American [...]

Lun. 30 de abr. de 2012, 14:27:10 +0000

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to establish a framework for cooperation that will enable the exchange of information regarding the American and Canadian plumbing products and systems industries. The agreement, which was signed by ASPE executive director/CEO [...]

Mié. 25 de abr. de 2012, 20:01:33 +0000