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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.
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    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.
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    REHAU Celebrates its 75th Anniversary

    Jan. 12, 2024
    REHAU has grown from a family-owned company into today's family of companies.

    NIBCO Announces Promotions of Stanley and Smith to Vice Presidents

    Jan. 9, 2024
    Allen Stanley has been promoted to Vice President, fittings manufacturing and distribution, and Rudy Smith to Vice President, valve manufacturing.
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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.
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    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.
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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.
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    Women in Plumbing & Piping: A Community of Support

    Sept. 28, 2023
    The new group empowers women through mentorship, networking, education and recognition.