As commercial building owners continue to navigate economic uncertainty, labor shortages and changing customer demands, retrofit and renovation work is becoming a key opportunity across the plumbing market. In this article, learn where the commercial market is headed and how manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors can adapt.
Water conservation in commercial and multifamily buildings has traditionally been seen as an engineering or ownership issue, focused on codes and sustainability. However, with rising water costs, aging infrastructure, and complex systems, conservation now also emphasizes system performance, risk reduction, and operational intelligence, engaging plumbing distributors in the discussion.
Commercial plumbing, PVF and fire protection distributors opens TN and FL branch.
November 5, 2025
American Pipe & Supply, a leading supplier of commercial plumbing, PVF, and fire protection products, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its two new branches. A 45,000 sq ft location at 1624 Riverside Drive Knoxville, Tennessee and a 42,000 sq ft location at 3380 Bill Metzger Lane Pensacola, FL.
Emergency preparedness for plumbing systems in healthcare is vital, as they must remain operational and hygienic during regular use and crises. Water availability, pressure, and quality directly affect infection control and patient safety.
Expedited delivery is a priority for Marcone, where 99.5% of in-stock orders ship the same day if ordered before 4 p.m. local time. Next-day ground delivery is available to 93% of the U.S. and two-day ground to 100% of the country.
As part of his responsibilities at Sloan, Sambanis will also work as the liaison for the United States Green Building Council and International Well Building Institute, while providing LEED and WELL guidance.
Sloan announced its partnership with The Water Council as the inaugural member of its recently-launched WAVE program. A water stewardship initiative, the WAVE program provides companies like Sloan — a Water Council member since 2011 — with ways to improve their water stewardship efforts.