News from the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute

01.17.12
PMI Welcomes First Supplier Member Under New Affiliate Category –
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) Board President Stewart Yang is pleased to announce that Chase Brass and Copper Company is the first company to accept PMI's invitation to join the organization through a new membership category, Allied Membership. The Allied Membership category was approved during the PMI Fall Conference held in September 2011 and welcomes new members who qualify as suppliers and certifiers to the plumbing industry. Members under this heading receive a number of the benefits of PMI membership, such as access to PMI publications and attendance at PMI’s semi-annual conferences at a special membership fee. Continue reading.
12.14.11
Critical Drainline Research Needs Your Help (PDF) –
An important study on building drainline blockages is just short of funding it needs to move forward. Download and read the PDF
11.11.11
PMI Elects Board Slate and Appoints New Committee Members –
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) elected Stewart Yang, vice president of engineering, faucet design for Kohler Co., Board President for the year 2012. Yang was elected at the 2011 Fall Meeting, held September 18-21 at the Liaison Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Continue reading...)
10.18.11
IAPMO, PMI sign MoU to explore more dynamic collaboration –
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) specifically detailing ways in which the two venerable organizations will work together to jointly advance and promote mutual industry interests as related to education, training and advocacy. Through this MoU, IAPMO and PMI pledge cooperation in the achievement of numerous objectives. (Continue reading.)
08.12.11
PMI Welcomes New Executive Board member –
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is pleased to announce C.J. Lagan as the newest addition to the PMI Board of Directors. Lagan was appointed by the Board to fill a recent vacancy. A senior manager of compliance engineering for American Standard Brands, Lagan began his appointment in July. His term expires at the end of 2012, when he will be eligible to run for a full three-year term. Lagan recently completed a term as the co-chair of the Water Efficiency and Sustainability Issue Committee.
EVENT: September 18 - September 21, 2011
PMI hosts Executive Roundtable Moderated by George Will –
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) President Jack Krecek, vice president and general manager of Commercial Channels for Elkay Manufacturing Company, has announced that PMI will host its Fall Conference, Sept. 18-21, at the Liaison Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Highlighting the conference is an Executive Roundtable to be held on Mon., Sept. 19, moderated by political pundit and journalist, George Will. (more)
07.21.11
PMI Praises California’s Lead Testing Results –
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) members' products successfully passed the California Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC)'s first testing for reduced lead content in drinking water faucets, pipes and pipefittings. Read the news release by clicking here.
07.13.11
PMI Welcomes Member Services Committee Co-Chair –
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) President Jack Krecek, vice president and general manager of commercial channels for Elkay Manufacturing Company, has made his selection for a new co-chair to help lead PMI's Member Services Committee. Tim Doyle of Amerikam, Inc. will serve alongside existing Co-Chair Rick Reles, vice president of kitchens, cast iron and corporate accounts worldwide for Kohler Co. (more)
06.16.11
PMI Names Technical Director –
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) announces the appointment of Len Swatkowski as technical director. Most recently, Swatkowski was a program manager for Jarden Consumer Solutions in Boca Raton, FL, where he directed the U.S. and Asian staff in the completion of numerous projects contributing to the home environment segment. Continue reading.
06.01.11
PMI presents Legislator of the Year Awards to supporters of Reduction of Lead in Water Act –
Members of the Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) Executive Committee and PMI Executive Director Barbara C. Higgens traveled to Washington, D.C., to present Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and James Inhofe (R-OK) and Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) with the Legislator of the Year awards. These elected officials were recognized for their leadership and support of the PMI-supported Reduction of Lead in Water Act signed into law Jan. 4 by President Barack Obama (P.L.111-380). The bill harmonizes the 0.25% maximum lead content of plumbing products and provides a 36-month implementation period.
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PMI’s Barbara C. Higgens accepts Lifetime Achievement Award –
Barbara C. Higgens, Plumbing Manufacturers International’s (PMI’s) executive director, was recognized with a Crystal Vision “Robert P. Atkins Life Time Achievement Award.” World Vision presented the award during the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show on April 26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Higgens is the third person ever to receive the Life Time Achievement Award. The award honors individual dedication to World Vision’s mission of ‘working with children, families and their worldwide communities to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.”

For more than 10 years, Higgens has championed The Storehouse of World Vision, which addresses the needs of Americans suffering from disaster, personal crisis or economic hardship by providing families with supplies, including building products and materials. Companies donate excess inventory or produced-to-give products to The Storehouse’s warehouses. The Storehouse, in turn, partners with other nonprofit organizations to install these much-needed products and materials in homes, shelters, rehabilitation facilities, schools, daycares, churches, and other community centers.

See video of the acceptance speech by clicking here.

Read the news release by clicking here.
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Plumbing Manufacturers International Spring Conference summary –
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) hosted its Spring Conference, March 27-30, 2011 at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, LA. "Let the Good Times Roll…Again" was the theme for this meeting. The theme captured the idea that as the economy picks up speed and member companies see their business expand, the good times will come back to manufacturers. Click here to continue reading.
04.07.11
PMI Statement on Johns Hopkins Study –
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) became aware of the Johns Hopkins study on the use of hands-free faucets in hospitals via the news media on March 31. We have reached out to Dr. Lisa Maragakis, M.D., M.P.H., senior study investigator and infectious disease specialist at Johns Hopkins, to obtain a copy of the study for our review and input. Without having seen the study, it is difficult for us to identify how, if at all, their findings apply to the products our members manufacture. We can say with confidence, however, that our products meet the highest industry standards and that hands-free faucets have been safely in use around the world for decades, and have provided many benefits, including water conservation and minimizing the spread of germs from contact. We constantly seek to improve industry standards and performance and look forward to working with the team at Johns Hopkins to review and discuss their findings.

Read the letter from PMI to Dr. Maragakis. (pdf)
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World Vision honors Barbara C. Higgens –
Barbara C. Higgens, Plumbing Manufacturers International’s (PMI’s) executive director, will be recognized with a Crystal Vision “Robert P. Atkins Life Time Achievement Award.” World Vision will present the award during the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show on April 26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Higgens will be the third person ever to receive the Life Time Achievement Award. The award honors individual dedication to World Vision’s mission of ‘working with children, families and their worldwide communities to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.”

For more than 10 years, Higgens has championed The Storehouse of World Vision, which addresses the needs of Americans suffering from disaster, personal crisis or economic hardship by providing families with supplies, including building products and materials. Companies donate excess inventory or produced-to-give products to The Storehouse’s warehouses. The Storehouse, in turn, partners with other nonprofit organizations to install these much-needed products and materials in homes, shelters, rehabilitation facilities, schools, daycares, churches, and other community centers.

Read the news release by clicking here.
03.01.11
PMI’s new name reflects global vision –
PMI announces the association has changed its name to Plumbing Manufacturers International. For 35 years, PMI was the acronym for the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute. While preserving the reputation and recognition of PMI, the updated name reflects the association's and its members’ worldwide involvement and outreach. Reflecting this global leadership role, PMI also refreshed its brand identity, website and other marketing communications that will be introduced throughout the year and culminate with its presence at Greenbuild® International Conference and Expo, Oct. 4-7, 2011, in Toronto.

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