Piping

The latest news and information about pipe, process piping, fire protection, and pipefitting in the plumbing and hydronic heating industry.

Highlights

WiPP/Uponor

Women in Plumbing & Piping Announces Uponor as Latest Sponsor

Feb. 26, 2024
Uponor joins a select group of organizations at the forefront of championing the cause of women in traditionally male-dominated industries.
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PHC Calendar of Training and Industry Events

Feb. 21, 2024
Below is a list of upcoming industry education and training events in 2024 (updated February 2024).

Victaulic® Acquires Utility Coatings & Fabrication, Inc.

Feb. 12, 2024
The newly added fabrication and coating facility will enhance the company’s large-diameter piping system manufacturing capacity.
Lubrizol

Best Practices for Servicing CPVC Pipes and Fittings

Jan. 31, 2024
Keeping the following points in mind when servicing this popular material can help protect the longevity and performance of CPVC pipes and fittings.

McElroy Names Michael Grant New Vice President of Operations

Jan. 16, 2024
Grant spent the last eight years with the Toro Company, formerly known as Ditch Witch/The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
REHAU

REHAU Celebrates its 75th Anniversary

Jan. 12, 2024
REHAU has grown from a family-owned company into today's family of companies.
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NIOSH Offers Information to Protect Workers From Lead Exposure When Replacing Lead Pipes

Nov. 7, 2023
Working in excavated pits, cutting or handling lead pipes, or digging with heavy equipment or a shovel may expose workers to lead.
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New Technical Document: Applying Spray Foam Insulation in and Around Plastic Pipes

Nov. 6, 2023
New document from the Plastic Pipe Institute details the proper steps for use.
GF Piping Systems
Angela Sampaio (National Sales Manager at GF) and Bob Tedder (Product Manager, Pre-insulated Piping Systems at GF) visit the Charlton facility with Luke Leger, Senior Maintenance Technician at Tree House Brewing. GF has provided Tree House with consistent technical support through several expansions of its COOL-FIT piping system.

Pre-Insulated Piping Aids Rise to the Top for Craft Brewer

Oct. 20, 2023
Easy installation plus thermal efficiency equals win-win solution.
PPI
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Effects of Chlorine Dioxide on Plumbing Systems Addressed in New Technical Document

Oct. 3, 2023
Investigation results from the Plastic Pipe Institute now available.