Regulations

Johnson Controls Announces $91 Million Contract

April 14, 2021

The contract has been awarded to Johnson Controls to improve facilities and energy efficiencies of landmark buildings belonging to the U.S. General Services Administration.

A.O. Smith Earns 2021 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award

April 14, 2021

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This recognition marks the third consecutive year that A. O. Smith has been honored for its commitment to providing professionals and homeowners with energy efficient solutions.

Feature

Harmonized Bidet Standards and the Pandemic-Caused Run on Toilet Paper

A summary of substantive U.S. and Canadian code changes for personal hygiene devices for water closets.

April 2, 2021

Kyle Thompson

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A summary of substantive changes between ASME A112.4.2?2009, Water Closet Personal Hygiene Devices and ASME A112. 4.2?2015/CSA B45.16?15, Personal Hygiene Devices for Water Closets.

PMI Works with Coalition, Lawmakers to Advance INFORM Consumers Act

March 25, 2021

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The legislation is designed to protect consumers from counterfeit and stolen products sold online, which has become a growing problem.

Vinyl Industry Sustainability Initiative Verifies Lubrizol Advanced Materials TempRite Engineered Polymers Business

March 18, 2021

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Lubrizol has successfully met all the sustainability requirements of +Vantage Vinyl, an industry-wide sustainability initiative that engages companies across the entire U.S. vinyl value chain.

PVF Market Overview

Biden Administration Revokes Keystone XL Pipeline Permit

Executive Order 13990 eliminates more than 11,000 well-paying jobs and takes $2.2 billion in payroll out of workers’ pockets.

March 8, 2021

Stephen Letko

This column was difficult to write predicated on what has transpired since the new administration has taken charge.

The Beschloss Perspective

A Permanent Change to U.S. Financial Structure?

During the pandemic, the U.S. stock markets suddenly became a focal point for investors.

March 8, 2021

Morris Beschloss

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck like a thunderbolt in late February 2020, the financial results were expected to crash the stock and bond markets, while the money available would be withdrawn or kept in the banks.

A. O. Smith Wholesale Partners Celebrate Essential Workers

February 12, 2021

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To thank essential workers and show their appreciation for the employees’ dedication during the pandemic, the agencies organized donation efforts to provide boxed lunches to more than 4,500 employees at five plant locations.

PVF Market Overview

Oil, Gas Remain Essential Energy Sources

An upward trend for the industry could be regained much earlier than some of the naysayers are telling the public.

February 1, 2021

Stephen Letko

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The outcome of the Georgia Senate race has been determined, with the Democrats winning both seats, thus giving control of both houses of Congress to one party. And President Joseph Biden now occupies the White House.