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Plumbing
AD forms Canadian business unit
Rob Dewar has been promoted to president of AD Canada, responsible for AD’s Canada Plumbing & Heating, Electrical-Canada and Industrial & Safety-Canada divisions.
NKBA releases 2021 Market Outlook report
The National Kitchen & Bath Association annual Market Outlook report, available free to members, includes an assessment of how COVID-19 and related economic and housing market trends are impacting the North American kitchen and bath industry.
Founder of REHAU dies at 95
Helmut Wagner founded the company in the city of Rehau, Germany in 1948.
Ottawa arena converted to zero carbon building
Modern Niagara converted the AMPED Sports Lab and Ice Complex into the first CaGBC Zero Carbon Building – Performance Standard certified arena.
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Pounding Through Adversity – CIPH hosts inspirational talk
Former Olympian, Cheryl Pounder, shared lessons on personal growth, leadership and teamwork for success on the ice and in business.
Mectra acquires Lambert & Bégin
Transaction represents consolidation among plumbing industry manufacturers representatives in Quebec.
Bartle & Gibson strikes relationship with TOTO
The new regional partnership has the wholesaler offering a full complement of TOTO product categories across Western Canada.
Bradford White to acquire Keltech tankless electric water heater business
Keltech was acquired by Bradley Corp. in December, 2012 and is a recognized brand in the commercial and industrial water heating community.
CIPH recognizes industry veterans with 2020 Service Awards
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating has been recognizing Lifetime and Outstanding Service Award recipients throughout 2020.
Bad and Ugly Cross Connection Control contest winners announced
Entries from Quebec and Alberta claimed prizes in this year’s national photo contest.
The Pleasure of Pressure
The showerhead needs two things to perform effectively, it needs sufficient water pressure and it needs sufficient water flow to maintain that pressure.
ASPE and PPI sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Plastics Pipe Institute and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers will collaborate on advocacy, education, technical activities and research.
New International standard tightens lead leaching criteria for plumbing products
Changes to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, the drinking water product standard required in Canada and the U.S., affects endpoint devices such as faucets and other plumbing components like connector hoses and small shut-off valves.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing celebrating 50th anniversary with customer contest
The “Hands-Free Restroom Giveaway” will provide one commercial business owner in North America with smart solutions and motion sensor technology for a company washroom.
EMCO opens new Kohler Signature Store in Toronto
The 4,000 sq. ft. space for consumers, designers and trades is located in the city’s Castlefield Design District.
Tiny valve-clogging bits of debris, meet your match. Failed flush valves waste time, money and water.
The Ultima Diaphragm Flush Valve Failed flush valves waste…
Making Connections
Metal to metal and the corrosion that ensues.
ASHRAE offers guidance on re-opening buildings post pandemic
“Safe operation of HVAC and building water management systems are critical components of building readiness and reopening, and ASHRAE’s resources provide a framework for developing plans in a variety of building types.”
Addressing concerns about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other disease transmission through wastewater
With the current world health situation, many contractors have…
PCL partnering with Eddy Solutions for water leak protection
The partnership involves merging Eddy Solution’s water monitoring and leak mitigation technology with PCL’s Job Site Insights cloud-based smart construction platform.
UPDATED: CMPX 2020 Product Spotlight
The Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Exposition (CMPX) was scheduled…
Circulating Pumps
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Press Fittings
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Sewerooter Cleaners
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Couplings
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World Plumbing Day: A brief history
World Plumbing Day is March 11, revisit the history of the trade and do your part to recognize the international celebration.
Zurn Canada Appoints Snyder Sales Group in Atlantic Canada
The Nova Scotia-based Snyder Sales Group takes over effective April 1, 2020, replacing Ancamna Sales who have been providing representation for Zurn in Atlantic Canada for the past several years.
Flash™ Rough-In Valves By American Standard
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American Standard products play a starring role on HGTV
American Standard’s parent company, LIXIL Canada, has partnered with Corus Entertainment as the official supplier of kitchen and bath plumbing fixtures for several HGTV shows such as $ave My Reno and Family Home Overhaul.
Hot trends, cool features
Modern commercial washroom designs call for more inclusive spaces with luxurious and
sustainable touches.
