Plumbing Perspective

In recent years, PP-R pipe has become an increasingly popular choice in plumbing and hydronic heating systems. Introduced over 30 years ago, this copolymer made from Polypropylene-Random has been a top choice among plastic piping options. Suitable for both hot and cold pipe, it’s known as a naturally insulating option that allows the installer to Read more

Matco-Norca, welcomes Nora Koesel as the new Central Region Sales Manager. “We are thrilled to have Nora join our team. Her background and ambitious personality lend itself well to the role. Nora brings a fresh perspective to the Matco-Norca sales team,” says Phillip Lewis, VP of Commercial Sales for Matco-Norca. Prior to joining Matco-Norca, Nora Read more

Weil-McLain, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of hydronic comfort heating systems, is partnering with plumbing & mechanical firm 4950 Sales to represent the company’s full line of residential and commercial boilers in the Alaska region. Based in Palmer, Alaska, the company, which serves the commercial, industrial and plumbing & mechanical and construction sectors Read more

Improvement in reducing the carbon footprint of its tankless water heaters, boilers and direct-vent wall furnaces Creating a healthier way of living® is Rinnai’s brand promise, and there’s no better way to uphold it then to invest in research and improvements resulting in cleaner and more efficient energy sources. Rinnai, whose previous product inventory leveraged industry Read more

Last Up To 100 Times Longer In Tough Metal-Drilling Applications Than Titanium Bits Spyder® today unveiled its highest-performance drilling accessories yet — the new STINGER™ Mach-Blue™ high-speed steel (HSS) bits for wood and metal drilling, which will be available as a home center exclusive at Lowe’s. The bits mark the debut of Spyder’s proprietary Mach-Blue™ Read more