Legislative happenings of prime importance to the PHCP-PVF supply chain.
July 22, 2021
On July 7, the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee passed AB 100 (with author’s amendments) unanimously, a bill that regulates the manufacture and sale of endpoint fixtures that conform to the NSF 61 2020 standard. ASA, along with its coalition partners, has obtained a compromise on the bill.
During a webinar in late May, Dr. Kuehl gave his mid-year economic review, focusing on five key issues distributors should be monitoring: Inflation, consumer behavior, “normal” business, the global economy and market reaction.
Oatey Co. is hosting a hiring event on June 26 at its Cleveland, Ohio, manufacturing and distribution facilities. New hires are eligible for a $1,000 bonus.
Registration is now open for NETWORK2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 9-11.
June 7, 2021
This year’s program will not disappoint and features notable headliners, including: Daymond John, star of ABC’s “SharkTank,” Fox Business contributor Charles Payne and Kris “Tanto” Paronto, the inspiring hero of the 2012 Benghazi attack.
Franklin Electric announced it has acquired New Aqua and its wholly owned subsidiaries, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana in an all-cash transaction valued at $150 million, subject to customary adjustments.
PMI’s efforts to have plumbing manufacturers designated as essential businesses by the federal government were successful, allowing PMI member companies to keep production lines moving, sustain employment, and contribute to the national effort against a deadly virus.
Bradford White announced its partnership with Plumbers Without Borders, a grassroots non-profit organization working to increase global access to safe water and sanitation.