Globe Union Industrial Corp., parent company of Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, has announced the asset purchase acquisition of the Vitreous China Manufacturer, NAMCE S. de R.L. de C.V.

Jackel is working with domestic and international partners to create its initial pump and pump system offering.

Both Bernardini and Link have combined more than 60 years of sales experience with an active contractor following throughout Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Mainline Sales brings to the table extensive experience and long-term relationships with plumbing wholesalers.

Established in 1976, Porter Pipe, a family-owned and operated wholesale distributor based in Addison, IL, serves commercial and industrial mechanical, plumbing and manufacturing markets throughout the Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana and Indianapolis, Rockford, Southern Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa markets.

A.O. Smith trained 80,000 contractors last year with most watching online, on-demand digital content.

Smart design never goes out of style. In our industry, “smart” design encompasses good looks and durability as well as innovative products that offer solutions and keep customers engaged and interested. Accessibility is a key component in any design as changing demographics promote a growing interest in products that meet universal design standards. 

Tight labor markets for skilled tradesmen remain a current and long-term constraint on construction projects in all sectors of the PVF industry. 

Jeff Guanche of Decorators Plumbing in Miami said they chose Luxury Products Group because of their “boutique group” feel and the bridge LPG provides to the vendors they want to work with.