Industry Announcements

Elkay Returns to Normal Lead Times for Drinking Water Product Production

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:24:00 -0400

In addition, despite ongoing supplier challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, production lead times have significantly improved on many water delivery products.

Organizers Postpone ISH China & CIHE 2022

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:46:00 -0400

The fair has been deferred in order to support pandemic containment efforts.

IAPMO, SoCalGas to Relaunch Foodservice Equipment Installer Program

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:08:00 -0500

IAPMO and SoCalGas are proud to announce that the newly redesigned Natural Gas Foodservice Equipment Installer Training and Certification program will be offered again after a two-year postponement due to the pandemic.

Bell & Gossett Transforms Exhibit Format for 2022 AHR Expo

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:29:00 -0500

Xylem has announced its AHR Bell & Gossett Product Showcase, a new landing page designed to engage HVAC professionals attending the 2022 AHR Expo.

OSHA Officially Withdraws COVID-19 ETS

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:37:00 -0500

OSHA has withdrawn the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard on vaccine mandates as an enforceable emergency temporary standard.

MCE Mostra Convegno Expocomfort Moves to Early Summer

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:33:00 -0500

The showcase and global business platform for companies in the HVAC+R, renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors, has been rescheduled to June 28-July 1, 2022, in Fiera Milano.

IMARK Plumbing and LPG Cancel Conferences

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:16:00 -0500

Due to uncertainty concerning COVID-19, and out of safety concerns for its members and suppliers, the LPG Expo and IMARK Plumbing Annual Spring Meeting scheduled for Jan. 25-Feb 2, at the Omni LaCosta Resort & Spa, in Carlsbad, California, have been cancelled.

Supreme Court Reinstates OSHA ETS Stay

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:05:00 -0500

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a decision Jan. 13 regarding the highly controversial OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 vaccination.

NAW Issues Statement on Supreme Court Stay of Vaccine Mandate

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:53:00 -0500

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) has issued a statement following the Supreme Court's issuance of a stay in the proceedings on the Biden administration's vaccine mandate in which NAW is a named party.

NKBA Trend Report: COVID and Millennial Influences Drive Kitchen, Bath Design

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0500

The report finds that cleanliness, sustainability, and universal designs will be the hot trends of 2022.

NAW Survey: Distributor Majority Supports Legal Challenge to Vaccine Mandate

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:49:00 -0500

The survey finds an overwhelming majority support the legal challenge and warns of significant job loss.

OSHA Issues Highly Anticipated COVID-19 ETS

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:44:00 -0400

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19.

ASA Distributors Report Another Large Sales Increase

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:34:00 -0400

Respondents to the association's monthly sales report enjoyed a median sales increase of 19.3 percent for September 2021 versus September 2020.

Bradley WashBar Featured in Atlantic City Boardwalk Restroom Renovation

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:54:00 -0400

Following years of complaints from locals and tourists about the poor restroom conditions, the seven high-use bathrooms located along 4.5 miles of the Boardwalk underwent a major transformation to make them cleaner, more modern and family friendly.

HIRI Predicts Overall Home Improvement Product Sales Growth to Continue into 2025

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:50:00 -0400

Data from the recently released market update provides insight to home and building marketing professionals as the industry continues to shift in the wake of COVID-19.

Seattle Plumbing Company Answers Plea for Help with $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:57:00 -0400

Owner Jim Cunningham of Trusted Plumbing and Heating, is offering an extremely generous and lofty bonus for the right candidate.

ASA Distributors Report Massive August Sales Increase

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:46:00 -0400

For the month of July, ASA respondents reported a 27.8% change in average sales for August 2021 versus August 2020.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Elkay Donation of 101 ezH2O Bottle Filling Stations

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:45:00 -0400

The units will be placed in select city sites and non-profit organizations on Chicago’s South and West sides.

IAPMO Seeks Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group Members

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:03:00 -0400

The scope of the group is to develop modifications to medical gas design/installation guidance to allow medical gas systems to be more responsive in handling variable loads, such as those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A.O. Smith University Embraces Virtual Learning Format with Highest Enrollment Ever

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:01:00 -0400

The new series of training programs were announced as a result of high-demand for its industry-leading A. O. Smith University educational sessions.

NKBA Report Projects Industry-Wide Growth Despite Ongoing Supply Chain and Labor Problems

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:23:00 -0400

The report suggests that current conditions are more than 40 percent ahead of Q4 2020.

ICC and RESNET to Develop Standard on Remote Virtual Inspections

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:58:00 -0400

Industry leaders collaborate to promote remote virtual capabilities for energy code compliance and for energy and water efficiency performance.

ISH Shanghai & CIHE 2021 Postponed

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:33:00 -0400

The organizers of ISH Shanghai & CIHE have confirmed that the next edition of the fair will now take place at a later date, instead of the scheduled Aug. 31 August – Sept. 2, 2021, due rise in COVID-19 cases in China.

The Unified Group Addresses Safety Culture, Diversity in the Workplace During Annual Safety Directors Forum

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:18:00 -0400

In June, members of The Unified Group gathered from 12 different states to attend the 2021 Safety Directors Forum — the group’s first in-person networking event since the start of the pandemic.

Viega to Reopen Seminar Centers

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:38:00 -0400

The company will reopen its seminar centers in Colorado and New Hampshire on Aug. 1.

NKBA Projects Sales Topping $170 Billion in Revised 2021 Outlook, Up More Than 20 Percent

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:38:00 -0400

The robust forecast is expected to beat pre-COVID-19 estimates by a significant margin.

HARDI Distributors Report 33.5 Percent Revenue Increase in May

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:53:00 -0400

The association also reports the average annual sales growth for the 12 months through May 2021 is 17.6 percent.

Ferguson Releases Consumer Study Exploring Pandemic's Effect on Home Updates

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:18:00 -0400

The company asked consumers to share their views to better understand how the pandemic impacted trends in home renovation.

Franklin Wells for the World Foundation Provides Access to Clean Water with Solar Pumps

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:26:00 -0400

The foundation provided access to clean, safe, and sustainable water and sanitation solutions within the remote communities of Sutherland in South Africa, Chikuluma, Malawi, and in Mongu, Zambia.

Gerber Faucets Add Elegance to Dallas Apartment Skyscraper

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:21:00 -0400

A total of 367 modern residences and penthouse suites feature the newest amenities and creature comforts — and each bathroom is outfitted with Gerber’s WaterSense certified Mid-Town faucets and tub and shower trim.