The bill seeks to reauthorize the 1937 National Apprenticeship Act, which established the registered apprenticeship system, for the first time since its inception 84 years ago.

The new administration’s priorities closely align with many of PMI’s goals, specifically supporting infrastructure to improve drinking and wastewater systems, a strengthened EPA program — which includes WaterSense, and international trade and commerce.

Optimistic about President Joe Biden’s agenda, Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) moved quickly to work with the Biden administration and the 117th Congress as they began serving their terms in January.

Plumbing Manufacturers International held its first virtual PMI20 Manufacturing Success conference Nov. 10-12. 

Teter succeeds Joel Smith, the director of faucets product engineering at Kohler Co., as president.

As the co-chair of PMI’s technical committee, Neff plays a key role among a group of industry technical experts who monitor proposed changes to local, state, national and international plumbing codes and standards, including “green” codes to foster greater sustainability.

The 1990 PMI president and recipient of the 2012 PMI President's Award, Craig Selover, 71, died on June 2 in Naples, FL.

PMI's aggressive product development and production schedule will enable plumbing manufacturers to supply the marketplace with sufficient product quantities and choices while assuring consumer safety and satisfaction.