Harvel Plastics Inc. has published a 142-page Engineering & Installation Guide with technical data on PVC, CPVC and specialty piping and duct systems.

The Hydraulic Institute has launched a National Pump Systems Educational Initiative called “Pump Systems Matter”™.

Cox ProGroup LLC, based in Huntersville, N.C., has been formed as a dedicated manufacturers representative agency to represent plumbing products exclusively to Ferguson, Newport News, Va.

CE Franklin Ltd. (Calgary, Alberta) announced it revised transaction terms downward for the purchase of Houston-based PVF distributor Wilson International from its parent company, Smith International.

Siemens AG, a Germany-headquartered global electronics and engineering company with worldwide sales of more than $80 billion, has completed its acquisition of the US Filter Corp. from the French parent, Veolia Environmental.

Terry Bilida, an operator at IPSCO's new threading mill in Red Deer, Alberta Pipeworks, secures the coupling on a piece of pipe.

CCTF, formerly a division of Emco Corp., has been incorporated as a separate entity.

On September 30, the Dept. of Commerce announced the preliminary find that Mexican, Chinese and Korean producers/exporters have sold subject merchandise in the U.S. market at less than fair value, with margins ranging from 14.93% to 31.34% for Mexico, a margin of 73.17% for the PRC, and margins ranging from 1.19% (de minimis) to 6.49% for Korea.

Thomas Industrial Network has launched a new Web site that is an industrial search engine for industrial buyers. Visit www.ThomasNet.com.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry has added more configurations to its line of 10-inch and 12-inch PVC DWV large diameter fittings, including new test tees.