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AD and The Commonwealth Group Announce Intent to Merge

September 2, 2025

In a move that is expected to positively impact the future of independent PHCP distribution in the United States, AD and The Commonwealth Group announce their intent to merge.

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Porter Pipe Expands Presence in Wisconsin

Celebrating the opening of the company’s newest location.

September 1, 2025

Ruth Mitchell

Porter Pipe & Supply celebrates the grand opening of its first ground-up facility — a 180,000 sq. ft. distribution hub in Madison, WI — marking a major milestone in its nearly 50-year, family-owned legacy of service, growth, and values-driven success across the Midwest.

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For the Love of God

Read the Room

September 1, 2025

Don McNeeley

Can you read the room — or are you that guy? Industry veteran reflects on leadership, empathy, and the rising tide of clueless behavior in business and life. A candid, humorous, and insightful take on the power of self-awareness

PVF Market Overview

Uncertainty Continues in PVF Industry

The Trump administration’s tariff policies, plus the ongoing skilled labor shortage, continue to challenge the sector, impacting pricing, availability and construction activity.

September 1, 2025

Stephen Letko

As global tariffs shift and labor shortages persist, the PVF industry faces a turbulent third quarter in 2025. Get the latest insights on trade policy impacts, construction trends, energy developments, and how industry leaders are navigating uncertainty through innovation, collaboration, and education.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Testifies on Trade Fraud Before U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee

August 28, 2025

Bradford Muller, vice president of corporate communications for Charlotte Pipe, appeared before the subcommittee on Tuesday July 22, 2025, to provide testimony on trade fraud being committed by unscrupulous producers of cast iron soil pipe and fittings in China.

Plumbing Study Shows Higher Flow Velocities and Right-Sizing Design Strategies Key to Building Water Quality

August 25, 2025

A new study from the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association, conducted by researchers at Drexel University suggests higher flow velocities and smaller diameter plumbing results in better building water quality.

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Plumbing Study Shows Higher Flow Velocities and Right-Sizing Design Strategies Key to Building Water Quality

August 21, 2025

A new study from the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association, conducted by researchers at Drexel University suggests higher flow velocities and smaller diameter plumbing results in better building water quality.