Launching in May, 2024, the new Milwaukee M12 Brushless 1-¼-in. to 2-in. Copper Tubing Cutter automatically adjusts diameter to cut Type K, L, and M copper pipes from 1-3/8-in. to 2-1/8-in. (OD). Eliminating the need for manual cutting and reducing user fatigue, the M12 Brushless Copper Tubing Cutter delivers over 100 cuts on a singular charge from a Milwaukee XC 4.0 battery. Featuring a rotating head, the copper tubing cutter allows for faster cut speeds and access with as little as 1.7-in. clearance. The inline design also allows for balance and control for one-handed operation. Producing s ..read more

SFA Saniflo Canada is spending 2024 marking a milestone, as it celebrates its 35th anniversary in Canada and North America. The Canadian division was the first North American site established by the Paris-based SFA Group, the organization that originated macerating plumbing 65 years ago in France. “Most industry professionals in Canada now readily recognize the Saniflo brand,” says Regis Saragosti, CEO of SFA Saniflo North America, which includes Canadian, U.S. and Mexican operations. “From its inception in 1958 to its expansion throughout Europe and, eventually, into Canada and all of North A ..read more

Sioux Chief has introduced its unique ServiceBox system, an all-new system approach that represents the latest innovation for accessible plumbing. Each ServiceBox kit provides quality, code-approved, accessible valves that allow contractors to save time and material with every installation. Separate kits are available for single valve main or water supply shut off, pressure reducing valve (PRV) for inline connection to water supply, water heater connections (either flow through or termination style), water softener with inlet/outlet and brine discharge, dual valve for separating/isolating line ..read more

Founded in Toronto in 1934 by Samuel Allan Armstrong, this year marks the 90th anniversary of Armstrong Fluid Technology and the company is recognizing this milestone in April. Growing from the challenges of the Great Depression, by 1952 under the leadership of James Allan Cary Armstrong the company adopted a series of strategic initiatives that reshaped its operations and facilitated international growth. Today, Armstrong operates eight manufacturing facilities across four continents. “Innovation and a focus on customer experiences remain at the heart of what we do,” says Charles Armstrong, t ..read more

NIBCO has expanded its line of patented carbon steel BenchPress and BenchPressG fittings for plumbing and mechanical carbon steel pipe applications, as well as fuel and gas carbon steel pipe applications. These heavy-duty fittings feature stainless steel grip rings and separator rings to ensure performance. The new configurations include new sizes of reducing couplings, thread adapters, tees and flanges. The product line now consists of 131 BenchPress and 130 BenchPressG options. Available in 1/2-in. to 2-in. sizes, the BenchPress and BenchPressG fittings can be installed quickly and require ..read more

A rendering of Taco’s soon to be expanded Fall River facility. Taco Comfort Solutions broke ground on the expansion of its Fall River, Massachusetts manufacturing facility in September, 2023, and the company is well underway on its 18-month, $20+ million, project that will allow it to build larger tanks, heat exchangers and a wide range of other products. Taco began making plans for the plant expansion over a decade ago and will be adding 52,000 sq. ft. to the facility’s previous footprint of 60,000 sq. ft. “At Taco Fall River we design, fabricate and test both custom and standard plate heat ..read more

MegaPress products. Viega North America is investing over $16 million in new equipment to bring more manufacturing to North America, specifically for its MegaPress line. The company is installing new MegaPress laser welding and smart connect machining in its McPherson, Kansas plant that welds components together to make complete fittings, an investment of $4.1 million. “We have only ever used this technology in Germany,” said Viega COO, Marki Huston, in a company release. “We sent employees to Germany to train for more than six months on how to run the equipment. The demand for MegaPress pro ..read more

CMPX Ribbon Cutting: (l-r) Tara Smith (Chair HRAI); Joanna Woo (Emco/CMPX Show Committee Chair); Premier Doug Ford; Minister Todd Smith; Minister David Piccini; and David Hammond (Chair CIPH). The 2024 CMPX Show committee welcomed Ontario Premier, Doug Ford, along with the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Todd Smith, and Minister of Labour, David Piccini, to take part in the official ribbon cutting before opening the doors to the largest trade show for the plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration trades in Canada. The 2024 CMPX show is taking place in the South Building of the Metro Toronto Conv ..read more

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