The technical report — Chemical Resistance of Plastic Piping Materials, TR-19 — provides information about the effects that various chemicals can have on plastic piping materials.

AD is reporting member sales in the first six months of 2021 were $28.1 billion, an increase of 30 percent across its 13 divisions and three countries.

The new program gives cash to contractors in the Pacific Northwest for installing energy-saving heat pump water heaters.

Tim Wiitala has been promoted to director of standalone divisions, and Steve Dockerty has been named new director of plumbing and mechanical divisions.

The Irish tech company has launched a U.S. website to support American truck fleets.

The exec discusses the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruption, rising materials costs, and inclusion and diversity in the organization.

The industry veteran will join the Government Relations Department, focusing on plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas programs and resources.

In June, members of The Unified Group gathered from 12 different states to attend the 2021 Safety Directors Forum — the group’s first in-person networking event since the start of the pandemic.

In this newly created role, Ross will work with the company's management and sales teams to coordinate all sales efforts with OEM and wholesale customers.

The deadline for nominations has been extended to Aug. 20, 2021.