Manufacturers Alliance once again honors Uponor for promoting the industry and supporting education.

The five-day event includes eight conference tracks, tours, social events and a keynote message from research scientist and author, Dr. Ainissa Ramirez on “Inspiring the Next Generation.”

Illustrations incorporate clever factoids about water use and the ballpark.

New this year, strategic supplier sponsors were acknowledged throughout the event and given informal booth session opportunities. Members and suppliers engaged in discussions about new products and other ways to grow partnerships in 2018.

The Wm. Powell Company and Newmans Valve LLC of Houston, have entered into a master stocking distributor agreement for Powell Pressure Seal product.

The CCA rounded out its meeting with roundtables, breakout sessions and a special contractor spotlight with MMM Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning’s Dickie McCurdy.

'This Old House' contractor Rich Trethewey is one of the newest participants in the Uponor Pro Squad network.

Indoor cannabis grow rooms and and other greenhouses seed new approaches to HVAC.