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Harris Products Group Names Dave Thayer New Director of Sales for North America

July 5, 2022

In his new role, Thayer is responsible for executing the company's corporate sales and customer service strategies.

Save Your Seat: Register for Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Training

July 5, 2022

The program is offered by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL).

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Minnesota Union Plumbers Bring Back ‘Water’s Off’ Community Service

Over the years, plumbers have volunteered more than 14,000 hours of skilled labor to more than 4,000 households throughout the state.

July 4, 2022

Steve Smith

Water’s Off community service provides free repairs to faulty plumbing for senior, low-income and disabled homeowners.

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Protection of Plumbing from Expansive Soil

While expansive soil is not explicitly mentioned in the current plumbing codes, that will change with the 2024 International Plumbing Code.

July 4, 2022

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Do Compact Plumbing Systems Actually Work? — Part 2

Post-construction performance testing at multifamily projects.

July 4, 2022

Pressure losses in the shower can create unhappy tenants. And problems can occur even with proper planning and design.

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Corrosion in the Model Plumbing Codes, Part 2

My recollections of John H. Fitzgerald III, corrosion expert and mentor.

July 4, 2022

Ron George

John H. Fitzgerald III was my mentor and taught me everything I know about corrosion, erosion and how they affect water piping systems.

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Inspiring Confidence for 90 Years

Inspiring consistency, reliability, and dependability, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures reflects on its history and path for the next 90 years.

July 4, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

Maxwell Gerber, a Polish immigrant, wanted to make his mark in his new country by manufacturing tried & true plumbing products, and do so with a commitment to partnerships — the backbone of the business.

Winsupply Acquires Romar Supply & Fabrication

July 1, 2022

Winsupply has completed the purchase of both Romar Supply locations.

First Valve Star Award at Valve World Expo 2022

July 1, 2022

A new feature at the upcoming Valve World Expo, 12th International Valve Trade Fair & Conference, will be the Valve Star Award.

IAPMO Promotes D.J. Nunez to Executive Vice President of Field Services

July 1, 2022

A veteran of 38 years in the plumbing and mechanical industry, Nunez was hired by IAPMO as a field services representative in January 2020 after 19 years with the state of California.