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According to a report published by Bluefield Research, a water-focused market research firm based in Boston, Mass., by 2030, yearly investment in water and wastewater management will be more than $62 billion U.S. The firm attributes this to the explosion of AI-powered technology (driving the need for more data centers), the push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S., energy transition, and national security.

A strong marketing strategy is the bridge between where your business stands today and where you want it to go. Whether you’re a manufacturer looking to increase brand visibility, a rep firm aiming to secure more partnerships, or a distributor working to grow market share, success starts with clear, actionable goals and a structured roadmap.

For nearly nine decades, Merit Brass Co. has been distinguished by a culture of integrity, family values, and long-term stewardship. Its induction into the 2025 PVF Ring of Honor formally recognizes what wholesalers, suppliers, and partners have known for generations: Merit Brass is not just a participant in the PVF landscape, but a key force in shaping it.

At United Pipe & Steel, where Slattery spent many years serving customers across the country, his influence was profound. Colleagues describe him as someone with encyclopedic knowledge of the steel pipe business and a passion for teaching others.

The branch is scheduled to be fully operational by early September. It will be led by Todd Shumate, a PVF industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience serving markets across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

"Stronger together," truly embodies the spirit of what NIBCO and ASA are building side by side: a smarter, more agile, and more resilient supply chain. We’re living in a time where the pressures on distributors, manufacturers, and wholesalers have never been greater

The Stuarts Draft plant is capable of producing 3,085 different SKUs and has a 40-million-pound capacity when fully staffed.

According to the American Institute of Architects, non-residential construction spending is projected to grow by 2.2% in 2025 and 2.6% in 2026. The industrial sector is expected to outperform other non-residential projects, with resilience and modest growth in areas like data centers, public infrastructure, and water treatment.

Merit Brass Co. showcases their Strategic Leadership Team, with many decades of experience in the industry between them. 

While the transaction represents a formal acquisition, both organizations view this as a true partnership rooted in mutual respect and a commitment to the trades.