In honor of Gentille’s dedication and passion for the association and industry, the foundation formerly known as MCERF has officially been renamed the John R. Gentille Foundation.

Toward the goal of keeping plumbing manufacturers contributing during the pandemic, PMI issued a letter to Vice President Mike Pence to urge the Trump administration to identify plumbing manufacturing workers as "essential" and allowed to work as shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders go into effect.

Originally scheduled for May 11–13, the fair is postponed due to the global spread of COVID-19 and the increasing number of travel restrictions.

The move comes after emergency weekend reviews of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's business closure directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Created with the user experience in mind, the site includes many new features to help users easily navigate and find the information and products they need for their water heating solutions.  

Sharmin Welch has joined the company's executive team as director of distribution sales, and she will support Adam Horwitz, who was appointed general manager at the beginning of this year.

PHCC staff will continue to monitor legislation and keep lines of communication open with policymakers on Capitol Hill.

Members of the Building Trades Unions, along with their union contractor partners, have been collecting new, unopened respirators and other vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to aid the city’s frontline health care workforce.

In celebration of Grundfos’ 75th anniversary, the Grundfos Foundation has expanded its budget for donations from planned $18 million to $29 million.

Contractors can learn about Watts labor-saving products and solutions, including backflow and valves, drainage systems, heating and hot water solutions, and water quality.