Plumbing

AD Decorative Brands Division Annual Meeting Leans into Power of Networking to Maintain Momentum

December 7, 2021

After a year of extraordinary growth despite extraordinary challenges, AD members and supplier partners made the most of their time together at the 2021 Decorative Brands Division annual meeting Nov. 15-18.

UMC Martin Clinton Earns CEA Certification

December 7, 2021

Clinton, M.S., CEM, has passed all requirements and examinations for the Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) program from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) making him one of approximately 15 CEAs in Washington State.

Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group Announces New CFO and CIO

December 7, 2021

Ashley George, previously vice president, finance, for GPG has been promoted to chief financial officer (CFO) and senior vice president, global finance; and Chris Fallon joins GPG as its new chief information officer (CIO).

Ferguson Reports Results For First Quarter of Fiscal Year

December 7, 2021

Ferguson has announced its interim financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of National Standard IAPMO Z1095

December 6, 2021

The association is seeking volunteers with technical background in plumbing systems and specific knowledge of plumbing pipe support hangers and hooks.

PPI Technical Document Answers Questions About Insulating Plastic Pressure Piping Systems

December 6, 2021

The new PPI Technical Note TN-65 “Insulation Recommendations for Plastic Pressure Piping Materials in Residential Applications” focuses on insulating plastic pressure piping materials against freezing.

Boshart Group Acquires Simmons Manufacturing

December 6, 2021

The acquisition sets the stage for the next season of growth for The Boshart Group and a seamless and successful transition for Simmons.

NKBA Names Board of Directors for 2022

December 6, 2021

Basil E. Larkin, vice president of sales, Hestan Commercial Corp., named board chair.

Engineer of the Year

2021 Plumbing Engineer of the Year: Joseph Ficek

Congratulations to Joseph Ficek, CPD, GPD, FASPE

December 6, 2021

Amalia Deligiannis

For nearly 40 years, Joseph “Joe” Ficek has been involved in the design, specification and commissioning of plumbing and related systems, serving clients primarily in the health-care, lab/pharma and higher education sectors.