They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with its first step. For Plumbing Distributors Inc. (PDI), the first step was made in 1973 by Glad Mealor and his brother-in-law, Ronald Pratt, along with Glad’s son, Sid Mealor.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, a domestic manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings for plumbing applications, held the grand opening of a new $460 million state-of-the-art foundry in Oakboro, N.C. on October 26, 2023. 

The new year begins with optimism and apprehension for the energy sector of the U.S. economy. A federal appellate court has ruled that the Biden administration must go ahead with the oil and gas Lease Sale 261 without the “11th-hour” restrictions the administration added on acreage and ship speeds.

“It’s exciting to see the progress. It’s been exciting for me to see how people have grown and how I believe we’re making this world a better place.”

This restructuring allows the company to pivot its operations. 

In his role, Dal Pozzo will lead sales efforts across a strategic region for the plumbing channel and select states for the glass channel.

A. O. Smith has announced that Dave Warren, senior vice president, president, and general manager of North America Water Heating, will retire on April 1.

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Jim Simas became president of Emerson Swan, succeeding his brother George, who will continue in his role as president of the Swan Group.