The Marketing Council will again be co-chaired by Rick Reles, vice president of kitchens, cast iron and corporate accounts worldwide for Kohler Co., who is back for a second term. Reles will serve alongside current co-chair Tim Doyle of Amerikam.

The Government Affairs Standing Committee will be co-chaired by Daniel Gleiberman, manager of product compliance and government affairs for Sloan Valve Company. Gleiberman will co-chair the committee with David MacNair of InSinkErator.

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is pleased to announce that the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has joined PMI as a charter Certifier Allied Member.

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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.

An important study on building drainline blockages is just short of funding it needs to move forward. Download and read the PDF

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...)

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.)

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.

Overview of No-Lead Compliant Plumbing Products As Required By CA Health & Safety Code 116875 (previously AB1953) and Other Laws

Overview of No-Lead Compliant Plumbing Products As Required By CA Health & Safety Code 116875 (previously AB1953) and Other Laws

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)

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.

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)

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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.