Cheng replaces Bob Heideman, who has been with the company in different capacities since 1994.

Oatey welcomed 15 Ambassadors to its premier Cleveland training facility for a multi-day immersive experience that combined hands-on learning, product innovation, community building, and more.

Ensuring water quality and proper cleaning during installation is critical to the success of high-efficiency boiler and water heater systems. Poor piping cleanliness and untreated hard water can rapidly degrade heat exchangers and system performance—while upfront planning, system flushing, and appropriate water treatment help protect your investment and extend equipment life.

Discover why backflow preventers (BFPAs) are critical yet often overlooked components of fire protection systems—and how proper inspection, testing, and maintenance ensure both code compliance and reliable system performance.

Running a successful PHC business takes more than technical skill — it’s a carefully balanced recipe of knowledge, business sense, pride, and the drive to deliver excellence at every turn.

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.

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

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. 

During the June 17-18 meetings held at IAPMO’s World Headquarters West in Ontario, California, the committees acted on 253 proposed amendments to the 2024 editions of these Uniform Codes.