There are 638,583 companies that manufacture product right here in the United States, according to IBISWorld. U.S. manufacturing is important for a multitude of reasons; job growth, U.S. economic growth, product transparency and more.

There have been strong collaborative efforts by various industry associations, including ACCA, ASA, ASHRAE, HARDI, PHCC and others.

Johnson Controls' Chairman and CEO George Oliver has co-signed a letter with a list of leading international company and organization executives urging the G7 to accelerate action limiting greenhouse gas emissions. One of the primary ways suggested is a ramp in carbon pricing.

Leonard Valve awarded Burns Cope Associates its most prestigious sales award, the Frederick C. Leonard Award.

The FED has plans to raise these rates slowly throughout the year, but the last time Jerome Powell (current FED chairman) attempted this in 2018, he had to revert his course and lower rates once again. It is possible that Powell is forced to keep rates low again, even with high inflation.

As we contemplate the economy at the midpoint, we are still seeing some strengths and weaknesses.

PPI President David M. Fink presented the award to Palermo during the association’s annual meeting in May. PPI is the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry.

Viega fittings met the highest standards for seismic durability in recent testing at an earthquake simulation facility.

All three facilities will see expansions of their distribution yards and buildings. The new lines are expected to be operational beginning in late 2022, through to early 2024. 

The new platform integrates three NIBCO family brands, Webstone, Sure Seal and Chemtrol, for a one-stop, seamless experience for users to quickly find exactly what they are looking for.