A new generation is reshaping the PHCP-PVF industry by combining trusted values with fresh innovation. Leaders from APR Supply and Southern Supply share how they’re using technology and modern strategies to drive growth while honoring the legacy of those before them.

Backflow prevention is going digital. From smart flood alerts and automatic shutoff valves to mobile testing apps, new technologies are reshaping how plumbing pros protect clean water — and save time, property, and lives.

Told he was crazy to start an independent plumbing supply house, John Burgin proved the doubters wrong. Ten years later, BK Plumbing Supply is thriving — driven by family values, loyal customers, and a commitment to service that puts people first in an era of consolidation.

With tariffs back in the spotlight, one industry veteran breaks down their purpose, power, and peril—arguing that trade policy is now a matter of national survival, not just economic strategy.

As President Trump ramps up efforts to revive coal and secure critical minerals, over 2,300 U.S. metals and mining projects worth $300 billion are underway—fueling demand for pipe, valves, and fittings amid rising global tensions, permitting delays, and a race for resource independence.

July 2025 opens with economic uncertainty as oil supply rises, tariffs disrupt trade, labor shortages persist, and key infrastructure projects offer some stability.

Rheem sponsors home build as part of 100th anniversary celebrations. 

This special PVF Roundtable event will be held at the Bayou City Event Center in Houston, Texas, offering an evening of laughter, cocktails, caviar, and unforgettable entertainment.

During the June 19-20 meetings held at IAPMO’s World Headquarters West in Ontario, California, the WE•Stand Technical Committee acted on 119 public proposals.