PVF

APR Supply Co. Launches New Brand Identity

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:28:00 -0400

APR Supply Co. has launched a refreshed brand identity, including an updated logo and a new tagline: In Your Corner. Always.

Wolseley Canada Donates $30,000 Towards Skilled Trades Education

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:40:00 -0400

Wolseley Canada is proud to announce an investment in skilled trades education in Ontario and Quebec.

PPI Publishes Third Edition of PEX Plumbing Design and Installation Guide

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:38:00 -0400

The updated 156-page handbook includes new guidance on PEX materials, code acceptance, installation techniques and water service line applications for residential and commercial plumbing systems.

Jeffrey Beall, 2026 PVF Hall of Fame Inductee

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Honoring the 2026 PVF Hall of Fame inductee, this feature explores Jeffrey Beall’s transformative career and his legacy of servant leadership, relationship-building, and dedication to "building people" throughout the industrial piping industry.

Oil Prices Reach New Highs

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With rising oil prices and a strategic shift in global energy supplies, the PVF industry faces a complex landscape of supply chain disruptions, record-breaking demand, and a critical need for skilled labor.

Watts Launches Q2 Learn & Win Sweepstakes: Rock the Rec Room

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:33:00 -0400

This sweepstakes gives customers a chance to build product knowledge while competing to win prizes that transform everyday spaces into family-friendly entertainment areas.

Winsupply of East Jacksonville Expands Florida Market

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:43:00 -0400

The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of Winsupply of East Jacksonville.

Merit Brass Named IMARK Plumbing Supplier of the Year

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:21:00 -0400

This distinction reflects the strong partnerships, service commitment, and trust Merit Brass has built with IMARK members across the PVF industry.

Utility Chemicals Honors the Life and Legacy of Industry Pioneer Bill Kranz

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:47:00 -0400

His legacy is defined not only by business success, but by the lasting relationships and impact he made throughout his lifetime.

Coburn Supply Vice President Christy Maloney Receives 2026 ASA Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:36:00 -0400

This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding leadership, industry impact, and a commitment to advancing women across the PHCP-PVF channel.

PPI Issues New Guidance for Hydronic Snow and Ice Melting System Design

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:48:00 -0400

New “Recommendation J” from Plastics Pipe Institute helps designers and specifiers select appropriate performance levels for snow and ice melting applications.

Winsupply Holds Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase in Record-Breaking Year

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:54:00 -0400

The Winsupply Family of Companies marked its 70th anniversary at the Winsupply Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase, held March 29 to April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan.

Sioux Chief Launches Newly Updated Website

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:35:00 -0400

The transition will begin Friday evening and will be “ready for business” first thing Monday morning, April 20.

IMARK Announces Launch of Current Distribution Group

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:21:00 -0400

Current Distribution Group represents the next phase in IMARK’s ongoing commitment to strengthening independent distribution through innovation, scale, and strategic alignment.

Wolseley Enhances Customer Experience with DispatchTrack

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:07:00 -0400

The new technology ensures timely deliveries, real-time visibility and seamless communication for all customers.

F.W. Webb Celebrates 160 Years by Highlighting Customer Relationships and Employee Contributions

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:03:00 -0400

To celebrate, F.W. Webb is showcasing its dedicated employees and the relationships it has with the trade professionals it serves.

Plastics Pipe Institute Updates Marine Chapter of Polyethylene Pipe Handbook

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:38:00 -0400

Chapter 10 of PPI’s Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe now offers expanded technical guidance for safer, more efficient marine HDPE pipeline installations.

F.W. Webb Opens New Wholesale Store

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

F.W. Webb Company has opened a new self-service wholesale store and warehouse in Somerdale, New Jersey, giving trade professionals in the greater Philadelphia area a comprehensive supply and solution hub.

Built Upon a CornerStone

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Discover how CornerStone One founder Steve Adkins transformed a garage-based plumbing startup into a $50 million mechanical powerhouse by prioritizing people, leadership culture, and the "courage to diversify."

SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As the PVF sector navigates a massive shift in trade policy following the SCOTUS ruling on Trump-era tariffs, staying ahead of fluctuating energy prices and supply chain disruptions will be the key to maintaining project schedules in 2026.

QuickFitting Webcast Demonstrates Flameless Connection Solutions for A2L Refrigerants

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:21:00 -0400

The live demonstration addressed industry transition to mildly flammable refrigerants and growing need for mechanical fitting solutions.

F.W. Webb Launches Mobile App to Help Trade Professionals Work Smarter and Order Faster

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:10:00 -0400

F.W. Webb's new mobile app gives contractors, facility managers, and technicians the ability to order equipment, tools, fittings, and accessories right from their phones, keeping their projects on schedule.

Industry Leaders to Unite at GF Flow Symposium

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:10:00 -0400

Industry leaders gather in Nashville May 3–6 for the inaugural GF Flow Symposium, blending hands-on demos with insight on the future of building systems.

AD Names 2026 LLC Board of Directors Following Owner/Member Vote

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:38:00 -0400

AD has announced that its owner/members elected one new director to its LLC Board of Directors and re-elected two directors following its annual board nomination and voting process

Cooney Brothers Announces COO Leadership Transition

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:50:00 -0400

Cooney Brothers recently announced that General Manager Brian Bartlett has transitioned into COO leadership as tenured COO Jake Fegely prepares to retire later this year.

PPI Urges Open Bidding to Maximize Impact of New York’s $250M Water Infrastructure Fund

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:43:00 -0400

While applauding the state’s investment, PPI warns that limiting procurement options could drive up costs and slow progress on critical water system upgrades, including lead service line replacement.

MSCI 2026 Honors Don McNeeley With Lifetime Achievement Award

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:48:00 -0400

MSCI honored Don McNeeley with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Steel Conference, recognizing leadership and progress across the metals industry.

PPI Announces Support of Bipartisan Plastic Health Research Act

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:40:00 -0400

The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) has announced its support for the Plastic Health Research Act (H.R. 4903), the bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, Neenah Foundry Align Operations as Part of New Commercial Structure

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:41:00 -0400

As part of this alignment, Neenah Foundry, which Charlotte Pipe acquired in 2022, will transition from a wholly owned subsidiary to a featured product-line brand within the organization.

Robert Aldrich Appointed Vice President of Product Engineering for North America Water Heating at A. O. Smith

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:23:00 -0400

With more than two decades of engineering and product development leadership at A. O. Smith, Aldrich steps into the role at a critical moment for the water heating industry.