Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, a domestic manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings for plumbing applications, held the grand opening of a new $460 million state-of-the-art foundry in Oakboro, N.C. on October 26, 2023. 

The new year begins with optimism and apprehension for the energy sector of the U.S. economy. A federal appellate court has ruled that the Biden administration must go ahead with the oil and gas Lease Sale 261 without the “11th-hour” restrictions the administration added on acreage and ship speeds.

On September 12, 2023, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued its opinion in American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) v. Public.Resource.Org, Inc., holding that non-commercial use of standards incorporated by reference into law is fair use and not copyright infringement.

“It’s exciting to see the progress. It’s been exciting for me to see how people have grown and how I believe we’re making this world a better place.”

This restructuring allows the company to pivot its operations. 

In his role, Dal Pozzo will lead sales efforts across a strategic region for the plumbing channel and select states for the glass channel.

In a move that underscores its commitment to diversity and innovation, SharkBite has entered a seminal partnership with Women in Plumbing & Piping (WiPP).

Watts has announced “Product Sustainability: Critical Product Development Information to Keep up with a Changing Marketplace,” an ASPE- and AIA-accredited webinar worth 0.1 CEU and 1 AIA LU|HSW respectively.

A. O. Smith has announced that Dave Warren, senior vice president, president, and general manager of North America Water Heating, will retire on April 1.