Plumbing Manufacturers International

Falcon Water Technologies, LSP Products Join Plumbing Manufacturers International

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Falcon Water Technologies and LSP Products have joined Plumbing Manufacturers International as manufacturing members.

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  • Falcon Water Technologies and LSP Products have joined Plumbing Manufacturers International as manufacturing members.
  • Focused on the commercial building environment, Falcon also produces a hybrid urinal that reduces water use by 98%, Confrey said.
  • Founded by plumbers more than 40 years ago, LSP Products focuses on providing innovative products and excellent customer service to the plumbing industry.
  • LSP develops products that make installations easy and provide cost savings to plumbing and mechanical contractors in the new construction market.

Plumbing Manufacturers International Applauds House for Approving 'Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act'

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Friday, February 2, 2024

The measure will enable manufacturers to invest in their businesses, create jobs, and compete in the global marketplace. The bill is particularly important for small- and medium-sized manufacturers, many of which experienced significant tax increases as a result of the expiration of pro-growth provisions. The overwhelming majority -- 89% -- of respondents to the NAM's Q4 Manufacturers' Outlook Survey said higher tax burdens on manufacturing would make it more difficult for them to hire, buy new equipment, and expand their facilities.

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  • Plumbing Manufacturers International applauds the House of Representatives, which voted 357 to 70 on Jan. 31 to approve H.R.
  • 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
  • This bipartisan, bicameral tax framework agreement was developed by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-Missouri) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Oregon).
  • 7024 was approved 40 to 3 on Jan. 19 by the House Ways and Means Committee.

Plumbing Manufacturers International Names Six Top Executives to Strategic Advisory Council

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Six top executives from Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) member companies have been named to the association’s Strategic Advisory Council, PMI announced today.

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  • Six top executives from Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) member companies have been named to the association’s Strategic Advisory Council, PMI announced today.
  • “My fellow members of the PMI Strategic Advisory Council bring an extraordinary level of experience and insight to guide the success and strategic work of the association," Teter said.
  • Stackpole provided an update on the state of PMI, emphasizing how PMI members benefit from the association's advocacy effort.
  • "Keeping track of these proposals enables PMI to advocate for our members at the federal, state and local levels of government."

BLANCO Becomes Plumbing Manufacturers International’s Newest Manufacturing Member

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Eager to achieve growth within the North American market, BLANCO has become Plumbing Manufacturers International’s newest manufacturing member.

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  • Eager to achieve growth within the North American market, BLANCO has become Plumbing Manufacturers International’s newest manufacturing member.
  • Their solution-oriented approach to design offers customers the BLANCO UNIT, the seamless, fully customizable combination of kitchen sink, faucet, accessories and organization systems.
  • Starting with BLANCO in April, he said he has retained his PMI engagement as he held positions among various PMI member companies over the years.
  • “Instead of being only a sink company, we want to serve as a kitchen solution for residential homes with the BLANCO UNIT.

Plumbing Manufacturers International Expresses Support for New Biden-Harris Actions to Convert High-Vacancy Commercial Buildings to Residential Use

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Plumbing Manufacturers International today expressed its support for the Biden-Harris administration’s new actions to support the conversion of high-vacancy commercial buildings to residential use.

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  • Plumbing Manufacturers International today expressed its support for the Biden-Harris administration’s new actions to support the conversion of high-vacancy commercial buildings to residential use.
  • The actions will prioritize the creation of much-needed residential housing that is affordable, energy-efficient, greenhouse gas-reducing, and near transit and good jobs.
  • “Plumbing Manufacturers International’s member companies stand ready to contribute to the creation of these new residences,” said PMI CEO and Executive Director Kerry Stackpole.
  • A commercial to zero emissions housing toolkit from the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Initiative that includes technical and financial guidance on how to achieve zero emissions commercial to residential conversions.

Chip Way of Lavelle Industries Elected President of Plumbing Manufacturers International’s 2024 Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Plumbing Manufacturers International members elected Chip Way as president of the 2024 PMI Board of Directors during PMI’s 69th Annual Meeting of the Membership yesterday.

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  • Plumbing Manufacturers International members elected Chip Way as president of the 2024 PMI Board of Directors during PMI’s 69th Annual Meeting of the Membership yesterday.
  • The director of OEM sales at Lavelle Industries, Way succeeds Sal Gattone, leader of research and development projects, fixtures, at LIXIL.
  • Gattone will remain on the board as immediate past president.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026771097/en/
    Chip Way, 2024 Plumbing Manufacturers International Board of Directors President, Lavelle Industries (Photo: Business Wire)
    In addition to Way and Gattone, the other members of the 2024 board will be board vice president Belinda Wise, Kerox, Ltd., board secretary/treasurer Daniel Gleiberman, Sloan; and at-large directors Kevin Campbell, Moen; Lowell Lampen, Kohler Co., Bob Neff, Delta Faucet Co.; and Paige Riddle, Viega.

Plumbing Manufacturers International Joins Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Plumbing Manufacturers International announced today that it has joined Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition to advocate for economic development policy that aims to strengthen America’s workforce.

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  • Plumbing Manufacturers International announced today that it has joined Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition to advocate for economic development policy that aims to strengthen America’s workforce.
  • The coalition, established by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC) has the goal of seeing the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722/H.R.
  • “Plumbing Manufacturers International is the leader in the plumbing fixtures and fittings manufacturing industry for education, training, advocacy and technical resources.
  • The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act is a great opportunity to promote the plumbing products industry to America’s future workforce,” said Kerry Stackpole, CEO and executive director, Plumbing Manufacturers International.

Plumbing Manufacturers International to Explore Industry’s Potential at PMI23 in Seattle

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Seattle’s Space Needle points straight up to infinity, symbolizing the potential of Plumbing Manufacturers International and the plumbing manufacturing industry to make a difference as the world faces water shortages exacerbated by climate change.

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  • Seattle’s Space Needle points straight up to infinity, symbolizing the potential of Plumbing Manufacturers International and the plumbing manufacturing industry to make a difference as the world faces water shortages exacerbated by climate change.
  • An individual with detailed knowledge of these rockets, PMI23 keynote speaker, Moogega Cooper, will explore this potential in her address titled “Limitless.” A true guardian of the galaxy as the leader of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Planetary Protection Group, “Dr.
  • Moo” will challenge PMI23 attendees to pursue their dreams and reach their true personal potential.
  • After Andrea Quinn was taken out of work one day on a stretcher, she decided to profoundly change her life.

Plumbing Manufacturers International Report Highlights ‘Upstream, Downstream’ Water Solutions

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Plumbing Manufacturers International 's 2023 Annual Report , titled “Upstream, Downstream,” illustrates how plumbing manufacturers and allied industries contribute to solutions along the entire water value chain to assure access to safe, clean water for future generations.

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  • Plumbing Manufacturers International 's 2023 Annual Report , titled “Upstream, Downstream,” illustrates how plumbing manufacturers and allied industries contribute to solutions along the entire water value chain to assure access to safe, clean water for future generations.
  • Including contributions from all of PMI’s 37 members, the report highlights their achievements relating to water efficiency, sanitation, hand hygiene, sustainability, green building, and more.
  • In letters prefacing the report, PMI Board of Directors leaders Sal Gattone and Martin Knieps and PMI CEO/Executive Director Kerry Stackpole encourage plumbing and water industry stakeholders to think holistically about water resources and to collaborate with policymakers to develop synergistic solutions across the entire water value chain.
  • The report emphasizes how dwindling water resources can be preserved through the enactment of systemic solutions and accelerated innovation.

Plumbing Manufacturers International’s Inspiring Leaders Program to Take Off at Seattle's Museum of Flight

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

But what do dreams know of boundaries?”

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  • But what do dreams know of boundaries?”
    Like Earhart, those who participate in this year’s Plumbing Manufacturers International Inspiring Leaders Program at Seattle’s Museum of Flight will break through boundaries and, perhaps, find their way toward fulfilling career dreams and aspirations.
  • The museum will provide an exciting backdrop for the program, which takes place on the first day of the Oct. 23-26 PMI23 Manufacturing Success Conference in Seattle.
  • The PMI Inspiring Leaders Program fosters leadership, teamwork, creativity and innovation within an inspiring and supportive environment, with an emphasis on small-group dynamics.
  • This event previously occurred at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, USS Midway Museum in San Diego, and Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville.