Inaugural event draws more than 270 participants from around the world.

The 68,000-square-foot expansion will include four new shipping bays as well as additional room for inventory.

Machine will be able to forge up to a 20-inch XS Tee with material grades including Y70. 

Omni and Equity will combine to form the new group’s plumbing vertical, IMARK Plumbing.

Eighteen additional students have received 2018 scholarships thanks to $45,000 in funding provided by A. O. Smith, Bradford White, Delta Faucet Company, RIDGID and State Water Heaters.

The 2019 Expo features nearly 75 free sessions presented by industry experts from leading organizations.

In 2016, Johnson Controls launched several initiatives aimed at increasing representation, development, inclusion and advancement of women in STEM roles within the company and industry.

Manual features products introduced in the last two years, updated installation tool partner information, and other essential information for installing Aquatherm polypropylene piping systems.

The plant was completed earlier this year, six months ahead of schedule, and has already produced more than 30 million feet of PEX tubing, while adding more than 40 jobs in the community.

Award will be presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led their company to achieving an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence.