PM Engineer did a quick spot check with a few valve manufacturers to get their take on the commercial/industrial landscape heading into the new year and beyond.

While signs are pointing to a positive 2022 on the nonresidential construction front, there still are headwinds to navigate, industry executives say.

When the topic of grinder pumps is broached, the horror stories come out of the woodwork when it comes to items that should not be flushed down a toilet. Buckle up!

Bob Mader died unexpectedly in his home Feb. 22 at the age of 65.

Robyn Brookhart’s earliest memories of Bergen, New York-based pumps manufacturer Liberty Pumps dates back to when she was three.

pme recently had the chance to catch up with industry veteran Mark Chaffee, the vice president of governmental relations and sustainability at Cranston, Rhode Island-based Taco Comfort Solutions. 

A.O. Smith announced Chairman Ajita Rajendra is retiring, effective May 1. 

KAI Enterprises hired Brad Simmons, FAIA, to the new position of managing partner. 

BNP Media’s Clear Seas Research arm in partnership with 43 of the business-to-business publishing giant’s brands, recently conducted a COVID-19 survey with readers across seven different disciplines, including mechanical systems, which includes Plumbing Group brands Supply House Times, Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer (pme). 

Caleffi North Amercia’s Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr is the recipient of the 2020-2022 Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence.