The Valve World Americas Expo & Conference will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston on June 4 and 5, once again becoming the hub of the international flow control industry.

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, manufacturer of Uponor branded products, has announced John Reutter as president. 

AD reports that member sales in the first three months of 2025 increased 23% to a record $24 billion across the group’s 14 divisions and three countries.

The pipe, valves and fittings industry is a close-knit community — it relies upon each other to create, build and grow business, communities and industries. Driven by those who innovate, motivate and elevate others, they create long-lasting partnerships that keep the industry moving forward. 

As of the writing, the outlook for the PVF industry remains fluid in the wake of President Donald Trump’s April 2, 2025, “Day of Liberation” announcement, which included the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on a wide range of countries and products.

This agreement will foster collaboration to benefit the plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas industries.

In this role, Belanger will lead educational initiatives and technical outreach to promote the benefits of copper and copper alloys in piping systems across commercial, industrial, and residential applications.

A new series of PPI training short videos focus on joining CPVC, PEX, PE-RT, and PP piping materials.

McElroy now offers German as a language option for its website.