Pipes and Fittings News & Trends

Ruskin® has relaunched its patented XP500 aluminum extreme weather louver with a new, low-leak flange mounting option. The new flange frame XP500 provides the same high performance as the standard model with easier installation and streamlined shipping. Ruskin XP500 louvers “The new flange frame option for Ruskin XP500 louvers is a direct result of customer feedback,” said Andrew Jones, Product Manager for louvers at Ruskin. He adds, “Designed f...

NIBCO INC. announces that more than 200 SKUs in its small-diameter press fittings, including fittings in sizes 2 inches and below, are now recognized by IAPMO for 300 PSI, an increase from the previous 200 PSI rating. The certification complies with ASTM F3226. To support this upgraded certification, NIBCO has updated fitting markings and packaging graphics, including new labels for bags and cartons. As part of the rollout, new material numbers will be introduced, and packaging will be revised...

Great River Greening is proud to announce a bold, multi-year effort, supported by Uponor and the Minnesota Twins, to protect Minnesota’s most vital resource: water. Together, they aim to restore critical lands, strengthen the vitality of the waterways, and build healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come. By combining their strengths, this partnership unites Great River Greening, Minnesota’s pioneer in community-driven land restoration; Uponor, a GF Building Flow...

Sweden’s Bluewater, a world-pioneering innovator of advanced water purification and beverage solutions, will showcase its groundbreaking Emergency Water Station at DSEI UK 2025, the flagship defense and security event being held at ExCeL London, 9–12 September. Visitors can find Bluewater in the Medical Hub with Promoteq, booth N2-165 (West Entrance). With over 1,600 exhibitors and 45,000 visitors, DSEI UK is the defense industry’s premier forum for global cooperation, conne...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, is excited to announce its participation in CALSAFE, PAFED, and NCAFED 2025. Each of these regional conferences brings fire equipment distributors, life safety professionals, and industry pioneers together to share best practices and explore the future of fire protection. At the Pennsylvania Association of Fire Equipment Distributors Annual Conference (PAFED), taking place September 16–17, 2025, in K...

RIDGID, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, recently welcomed a dynamic group of plumbing and mechanical professionals to its headquarters in Elyria, Ohio, for their annual RIDGID Experience. Now in its eighth year, this VIP event delivered three packed days with behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on tool demos and chances to swap stories with fellow experts from across the U.S. and Canada. “This year’s event truly surpassed expectations! We were thrilled to creat...

Carrier Abound, part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, has been awarded a 2025 Sustainability Leadership Award by the Business Intelligence Group. The recognition is for its forward-thinking approach and measurable impact in driving sustainable building operations through Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) solutions. Now in its 10th year, the Sustainability Awards celebrate companies that are making a measurable difference in bui...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced additions to its popular C-RHEX line, including C-RHEX drivers and C-RHEX SAWTOOTH in 3/8-inch and 7/16-inch hex sizes. The new models offer trade professionals more options to quickly and easily install and remove fasteners commonly used on commercial sites. With the addition of 3/8” and 7/16” hex sizes to Ma...

The region’s premier built environment event, International Built Environment Week (IBEW), returns from 3–5 September 2025 with a renewed focus on elevating industry expertise through its inaugural IBEW Expert Series. Spearheaded by BCA International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Building and Construction Authority, in partnership with RX Singapore, this year’s conference introduces a dynamic new format designed to drive deep knowledge exchange and empower built environme...

Surface Igniter, LLC, a global innovator in hot surface ignition technologies, is proud to highlight the Lennox 70W16 Replacement. This 120-Volt Silicon Nitride Igniter, designed as a precise OEM replacement for Lennox part 70W16, sets a new benchmark for reliability and service life in gas-fired systems.  Unlike standard silicon carbide ignitors, the Lennox Replacement Igniter SN081KX 70W16 features advanced silicon nitride construction, ensuring exceptional durability, consistent ignitin...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of various high-quality tools for the HVAC trade, has opened nominations for its national HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award program. Now in its 8th year, the HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates exceptional HVAC technicians committed to doing great work, focused on on-the-job safety, and giving back to their communities. The top five winners from throughout the U.S. will receive $1,000 w...

NIBCO INC. announces new Webstone Y-pattern thermostatic mixing valves (TMV). The Y-pattern TMV is available in two temperature ranges for water distribution systems and high-temperature hydronic applications, with an optional temperature gauge, or as a body-only G-Series model for a fully custom solution. End connection options include PEX, FIP, MIP, sweat, push, and press, in sizes ranging from ½” to 1”. End connection options All products feature lead-free, dezincific...

MILWAUKEE delivers the brand new M18 FUEL High Performance 4-mode 16mm SDS-Plus Hammer. A completely versatile and compact design, with 4-mode operation- rotary hammer, hammer only, rotation only, and variolock for maximum versatility and light material removal. Drilling up to 58 holes ⌀10 x 50 mm, on an M18 HIGH OUTPUT 3.0 Ah battery per charge. The light and safe solution for end users in the later stages of construction and renovation. Never compromising on important ergonomics and performa...

Associates from Oatey Co., a globally renowned manufacturer in the plumbing industry, volunteered for the third consecutive year at the 'Let’s Build Construction Careers' Camp for Girls, held June 18 at Mahoning County Career & Technical Center (MCCTC) in Canfield, Ohio, USA. As a returning sponsor, Oatey developed and delivered a hands-on plumbing training designed to introduce campers to real-world skills and career opportunities in the trades. Exposure to high-demand careers The...

MILWAUKEE® introduces the M18 FUEL™ Steel Pipe Cutter, the first solution truly optimized for cutting steel pipe on the job. Optimized for residential service plumbing and mechanical contractors, this steel pipe cutter delivers outstanding productivity by providing the easiest, consistent clean cuts, the fastest cut-to-connection process, and controlled cuts on both installed and new pipes. The M18 FUEL™ steel pipe cutter sets a new standard in steel pipe installa...

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a global pioneer in cooling solutions for industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and refrigeration markets, is pleased to announce the launch of QuickCross replacement fill kits, a new option for crossflow cooling towers designed to provide customers with a fast, cost-effective solution for fill replacement needs. Cooling towers efficiently reject heat from condenser water and industrial processes. Maintaining the fill media—the heart of where heat t...

NIBCO INC. introduces extended metal locking levers for its 585 and 595 Series of Ball Valves, now available in sizes ¼" to 2". The innovative handle design features an extended neck and durable steel construction, making it ideal for installations that involve soldering without the need for handle disassembly to protect it from heat exposure. The extended neck allows for easy quarter-turn valve operation and accommodates up to 2 inches of pipe insulation. Pre-formed holes Pre-formed...

Preventative commercial plumbing maintenance involves regularly scheduled checks on the building’s pipes, drains, water heaters, and other essential components. Restaurants, hotels, industrial plants, and healthcare facilities rely on plumbing to operate smoothly, making routine maintenance necessary. Failing to maintain these systems can result in costly repairs or operational downtime. For instance, an undetected pipe leak in a large office building could lead to structural damage, mol...

Air leaks can be a big, expensive issue for homeowners. They can be hard to locate and even harder to seal without the right solution. But there are several signs to look for to see if a home is leaking air. A drafty home is the most obvious sign that one has air leaks. But don’t assume they are due to the home’s doors or windows. Research shows that only 20 percent of home air leaks are from doors and windows. Signs for air leaks The following are signs that suggest a house may h...

The HVAC system of any building plays a crucial role in helping users maintain comfort and happiness in their home. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is responsible for controlling the airflow inside a building. It can be an incredibly complex maze of twisting, turning pipes and vents that are very hard to access and maintain once installed. For this reason, it’s crucial to get things right during the installation and “rough in” period. The HVAC rou...

With a simpler, modular design, the AeroBarrier Connect air sealing system makes setup, sealing, and cleanup faster and more efficient than ever before. In fact, it allows builders, contractors, and energy raters to seal more buildings each day, with precise, measured results that always pass inspection. “This is a complete redesign, driven by extensive customer feedback and field performance data,” said Amit Gupta, CEO of AeroBarrier’s parent company, Aeroseal, LLC. “O...

Shared walls, or party walls, between multifamily homes are an issue for builders and homeowners alike. They are more difficult to air seal effectively, leading to issues when trying to meet code. Sealing party wall leaks is called compartmentalization. And research from the University of Toronto shows up to 20 percent of a neighbors’ air can transfer into a home through a shared wall. That’s why sounds and smells seem to infiltrate multifamily homes so easily.  Solution...

When it comes to measuring the airtightness of a home or building, and how much air is leaking into it, a blower door test is the universally accepted method. It’s why AeroBarrier uses the test as part of its air sealing process. A structure’s air change rate, or ACH, establishes a baseline of leakage before air sealing. During the AeroBarrier process, their software monitors the ACH as the technology seals leaks in the building envelope and dials in a precise level of airtight...

Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc. (BAC), the global pioneer in cooling equipment, announces the launch of its innovative AI-driven Loop™ Platform. This ground-breaking product, designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of HVAC systems, marks a significant advancement in cooling systems management.  Loop™ is an advanced AI platform that seamlessly integrates with existing cooling tower systems. Loop AI platform Loop™ is an advanced AI platform that seamlessly integ...

Aeroseal has been named a Top Sustainability Product Winner in the 2023 Products That Count Awards. The award, presented by Products That Count in partnership with Mighty Capital and Capgemini, celebrates organizations building outstanding products. It was awarded to HomeSeal Xpress (HSX), the next technological evolution for Aeroseal. Products That Count Products That Count is the original and most influential product acceleration platform in the world. Approximately 300,000 product man...

Oatey Co., a major manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announces that Rohan Adwalpalker has been promoted to Vice President, Financial Strategy & Risk. With two decades of experience in accounting and financial planning, Adwalpalker brings extensive expertise, strategic insight and leadership to his new role. Since joining Oatey nearly four years ago as Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, he has led the company’s annual budgeting process and played a critical...

Service Experts has unified its four centers in Dallas-Fort Worth – Levy & Son, Stark Services, Calverley, and Crawford Services – under its flagship brand, Service Experts. One of the renowned residential HVAC service companies in the U.S., Service Experts’ more than 4,000 people serve 2,500 homes and businesses daily for everything from heating and air conditioning to indoor air quality, plumbing, electrical and other specialized home services. Its area centers have...

REHAU UK has appointed Matthew Edney to Regional Sales Manager for the South of England, with a focus on expanding its commercial plumbing and heating solutions product category. He joined REHAU’s Building Solutions team in March 2025 following over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry working in sales and operations management, where he has predominantly worked with premium brands. Matthew’s appointment provides REHAU with a highly specialized skillset from a va...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the new Hygood® Inert Gas System 300 (IGS-300), strengthening its position in the fire suppression category. Engineered for simplicity and designed for safety, the new Hygood IGS-300 helps protect a diverse array of buildings with valuable or sensitive assets and provides several capabilities that align with market and customer expectations for performance, cost and lead time. Hygood Ine...

Bill Gates, Microsoft Co-Founder and Philanthropist, addressed his three 3 million YouTube followers ahead of his involvement in COP28. The COP, or Conference of Parties, is a key decision-making body within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) aimed at addressing climate change and its impacts. The conference is set to be a pivotal event where the global community evaluates its journey with the Paris Agreement. COP28 began on November 30 and will last through...