Distributor has increasingly banked on growth in its U.S. business to drive results.

QuickDrain is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of low-profile linear drain and shower pan systems for showers and wet areas.

In addition to the operating company, the purchase includes all affiliated Blackman Plumbing operating companies, showrooms, branches and real estate entities in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

Leveraging the rapidly expanding capabilities of the internet of things and cloud-based applications and data management, Carrier has designed these tools to enable mobile-first, on-demand customer engagement.

Program supports industry-wide need for increased reliability and energy efficiency in pumping systems.

The Backflow Prevention Journal will replace Backflow Prevention & Plumbing Standards magazine, which will cease publication at the end of the year.