With direction and input from show partner International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), ISH North America has added a code seminar track to address the needs of IAPMO's membership at the 2006 show in Chicago Sept. 28-30. Topics include an overview of the updates and changes within the 2006 Uniform Mechanical Code and 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code; a seminar on the relationship between plumbing codes, product standards and product approval; a seminar on the state of plumbing and mechanical codes, locally and worldwide; as well as several additional topics addressing code issues and information. (See IAPMO box for more details.)
Roth Industries has completed the first phase of building its new $8 million production facility in Watertown, NY, and says the new building represents an important cornerstone in Roth's future and its commitment to this market.
California Assembly Bill 1953, which calls for the reduction of lead content in plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to no more than 0.25%, passed the state House by one vote on May 31.
GF Piping Systems recently added a comprehensive, interactive System Selection Tool and Application Library for its Signet product line at www.gfsignet.com.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced it has awarded grants totaling $4.5 million to five organizations affiliated with NIST's Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to assist manufacturers in Gulf Coast regions hard hit by last year's hurricanes.
Environmental Design + Construction, a publication of BNP Media, Inc., PME's parent company, has announced the first of a new green series of web-based educational events, "First, Do No Harm,"
Held June 4-6 in Orlando, FL, the National Fire Protection Association's 2006 World Safety Conference & Exposition® drew more than 4,000 attendees to its educational sessions and large show floor.