PM Magazine

11/07/2025

📣 Leadership News from PMI25!
Plumbing Manufacturers International members elected Bob Neff of Masco Corporation/Delta Faucet Company as president of the 2026 PMI Board of Directors during the organization’s 71st Annual Meeting of the Membership in Chicago.

In his remarks, Neff highlighted the industry’s essential role in “safeguarding health, advancing water efficiency, and building the systems that sustain our communities every day.”

Read more about PMI25 and the new board leadership in our full coverage: https://brnw.ch/21wXiEh

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PMI members have elected Bob Neff, enterprise product compliance and regulatory manager for Masco Corporation and Delta Faucet Company, as president of the 2026 PMI Board of Directors during the organization’s 71st Annual Meeting of the Membership in Chicago.

11/06/2025

Trenchless pipe relining isn’t just a repair method; it’s a smarter, safer, and more sustainable way to extend infrastructure life. From minimizing disruption to boosting municipal and commercial project efficiency, the technology is reshaping how contractors approach underground piping.

Learn how education, proof, and training can turn relining into a growth opportunity: https://brnw.ch/21wXh0U

Photo courtesy of HammerHead Trenchless

The technology itself isn’t new — cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods have been around for decades — but the conversation around it is changing fast. With infrastructure spending increasing and municipalities under pressure to minimize disruption, contractors who can confidently sell and explai...

11/05/2025

There’s something special about an industry where competitors can also be allies. 🛠️
At Nexstar’s Super Meeting, professionals from all over the world came together: not just to learn about business growth, but to share experiences, support one another, and celebrate the spirit of the trades.

Read more about what made this year’s Super Meeting unforgettable, according to editor Kristen Bayles: https://brnw.ch/21wXeWF

People from all over the world came together with a shared purpose: to learn, grow, and help one another succeed. I sat with plumbers from Georgia during one session, and over lunch, I joined a group from Wisconsin. We talked about everything from the unique challenges of running a business in diffe...

11/04/2025

The PHCC Educational Foundation celebrated the top plumbing talent during CONNECT 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI. Seventeen apprentices competed in a three-day contest, testing skills across toilets, sinks, showers and multiple pipe materials.

Full story, including winners, here: https://brnw.ch/21wXcuk


Image courtesy of PHCC Educational Foundation.

Winners Josh Vogt, Cody Green and Daniel Pritchett were sponsored by A.O. Smith, Moen and the Copper Development Association, respectively.

11/03/2025

🏗️ GF Central Plastics expands with New LEED Gold Metals Facility in Oklahoma

GF Central Plastics has opened a new 150,000 sq. ft. metals manufacturing facility in Shawnee, Oklahoma — marking a major milestone in its ongoing growth and commitment to sustainable innovation.

Learn more about the project and its impact on the Shawnee community: https://brnw.ch/21wXaK4


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This facility has recieved LEED Gold certification; making it one of two manufacturers in Oklahoma to achieve this prestigious rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.

11/01/2025

🚀 Training for the trades, now in your pocket.
SkillCat has partnered with NATE (North American Technician Excellence) to make the Ready-to-Work (RTW) certification fully accessible from any smartphone. Through SkillCat’s mobile app, users can now study, prepare, and earn their NATE RTW certificate with no classroom, travel, or proctor required.

📱 Learn more about the partnership: https://brnw.ch/21wX7Sk



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Houston-based SkillCat and North American Technician Excellence (NATE) join forces to launch the first fully mobile path to NATE RTW certification.

10/31/2025

🎉 U.S. Boiler Company expands in Lancaster, PA!
U.S. Boiler Company has officially opened its new Condensing Center of Excellence, a 45,000-square-foot expansion dedicated to producing the company’s most advanced, energy-efficient technologies — including the flagship Alta boiler line.

“This expansion is more than just a new building; it’s an investment in the future of Pennsylvania manufacturing and a firm commitment to the Lancaster community,” said Chris Drew, president and CEO of Burnham Holdings.

More info here: https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106949-us-boiler-company-unveils-condensing-center-of-excellence-expansion


Image courtesy of U.S. Boiler Company.

The Condensing Center of Excellence is dedicated to the production of the company's most advanced technology.

10/30/2025

When Cheryl Merchant talks about her path from rural Michigan to the corner office at the Taco Family of Companies, she does so with the steady confidence of someone who’s spent four decades proving that perseverance and people-first leadership can build anything — from global factories to family-style company cultures. Check out her full story here:
https://www.supplyht.com/articles/106877-from-michigan-farm-girl-to-ceo

10/30/2025

Xylem’s Derrick Oberdorf and Jennifer Freres dive into the smart pump tech behind the hydrovar® X-enabled portfolio – and how it’s shaping the future of sustainable commercial buildings.

Listen in to the latest episode of "And So It Flows" for insights: https://brnw.ch/21wX46T

10/29/2025

In this industry, we understand the importance of water. It’s one of the most valuable, precious resources on the planet. A trip to Washington state reaffirmed that sentiment editor Kristen Bayles.
Full story here: https://brnw.ch/21wX2gr

In nature, water moves in carefully balanced cycles: it falls as rain, runs along streams, and percolates through the soil. Each step in that journey is absolutely critical to maintaining water's life-giving power. Similarly, human plumbing and water systems are designed to replicate that balance.

10/28/2025

Culture isn’t just a “nice-to-have”, it’s a proven driver of results. A 2025 Deloitte study found that companies with strong cultures see 30% more innovation and 40% higher retention, saving the equivalent of 90–200% of a team member’s annual salary with every employee they keep. On the flip side, Gallup estimates disengaged employees cost the global economy $8.8 trillion—or 9% of worldwide GDP. Wow, those are some serious numbers. The takeaway is clear: culture and engagement aren’t soft metrics; they’re bottom-line essentials. Kenny Chapman dives deeper in his latest article here: https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106941-culture-by-design-not-default The Blue Collar Success Group

Culture is a vital driver of results. A 2025 Deloitte study found that strong cultures lead to 30% more innovation and 40% higher employee retention, saving companies 90–200% of an employee’s annual salary for each retained worker. In contrast, Gallup estimates disengaged employees cost the glob...

10/27/2025

Why choose between beautiful and functional? The T&S WaveCrest Sensor Faucet delivers both—combining the trusted quality of T&S Brass with modern design.

Featuring the perfect blend between aesthetics and efficiency, with internal flow control setting switches and a brushed matte black finish.

Built for the demands of commercial plumbing and backed by over 75 years of proven reliability.

Learn More: https://www.tsbrass.com/brands/wavecrest