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Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group Announces New CFO and CIO

December 7, 2021

Ashley George, previously vice president, finance, for GPG has been promoted to chief financial officer (CFO) and senior vice president, global finance; and Chris Fallon joins GPG as its new chief information officer (CIO).

Ferguson Reports Results For First Quarter of Fiscal Year

December 7, 2021

Ferguson has announced its interim financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.

Welding Outlets Matching Donations Today for PVF Roundtable Stock the Pantry Campaign

December 7, 2021

Welding Outlets is matching donations today up to $5K for the PVF Roundtable Stock the Pantry campaign.

Wittichen Supply Holding Company Appoints New CEO and CFO

December 7, 2021

The Southeast HVAC/R parts and equipment supplier establishes a holding company and prepares for expansion.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of National Standard IAPMO Z1095

December 6, 2021

The association is seeking volunteers with technical background in plumbing systems and specific knowledge of plumbing pipe support hangers and hooks.

PPI Technical Document Answers Questions About Insulating Plastic Pressure Piping Systems

December 6, 2021

The new PPI Technical Note TN-65 “Insulation Recommendations for Plastic Pressure Piping Materials in Residential Applications” focuses on insulating plastic pressure piping materials against freezing.

Boshart Group Acquires Simmons Manufacturing

December 6, 2021

The acquisition sets the stage for the next season of growth for The Boshart Group and a seamless and successful transition for Simmons.

NKBA Names Board of Directors for 2022

December 6, 2021

Basil E. Larkin, vice president of sales, Hestan Commercial Corp., named board chair.

Engineer of the Year

2021 Plumbing Engineer of the Year: Joseph Ficek

Congratulations to Joseph Ficek, CPD, GPD, FASPE

December 6, 2021

Amalia Deligiannis

For nearly 40 years, Joseph “Joe” Ficek has been involved in the design, specification and commissioning of plumbing and related systems, serving clients primarily in the health-care, lab/pharma and higher education sectors.

Feature

Contractor of the Year: Bassett Mechanical

A comprehensive, collaborative behavior-based safety program strives to continuously protect associates.

December 6, 2021

Steve Smith

Bassett Mechanical’s comprehensive behavior-based safety program focuses everyone’s attention and actions on individual and collective safety conduct.