A clogged kitchen sink at a church prompted a routine call for drain cleaning help. That’s when local plumbing professional Sylvan Tieger rode to rescue—with something different. With nearly five decades as a plumber, including three years’ U.S. Navy service, Tieger offers a full range of plumbing, drain cleaning, fire suppression and emergency services to Read more
Tim Ward
Bradley Corp., creator of the all-in-one hand washing concept, opens a world of washroom design possibilities with a new extension of its award-winning WashBar® series: WashBar® with Undermount Basins. WashBar with Undermount Basins pair Bradley’s original clean+rinse+dry technology with a selection of cast-formed undermount basins made of either Evero® natural quartz or Terreon® solid surface. These durable basin materials allow designers Read more
In an effort to encourage and celebrate scholastic achievement, the A. O. Smith Foundation announced the awards of 24 global merit scholarships to employees’ children pursuing higher education. “Today’s scholars are tomorrow’s leaders,” said Mark Petrarca, secretary of the A. O. Smith Foundation Board and senior vice president of human resources and public affairs for A. O Read more
ALPHA 15-55 HWR-D reduces energy usage by 50% Grundfos Pumps Corporation, a world leader in innovative pump systems, is excited to introduce the ALPHA 15-55 HWR-D on-command pump, the most energy-efficient residential hot water recirculation system available in the United States. The system reduces homeowners’ energy consumption by up to 50%, saves thousands of gallons Read more
With plumbing hygiene becoming a bigger concern in our industry, installers and building owners are looking to innovations that will ensure both efficiencies and reduced liability for their domestic water systems. For these commercial plumbing applications, professionals are starting to turn to pre-sleeved PEX in the slab. It’s an innovative solution that offers several benefits Read more