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Copper is up!
What's Happening with CopperWith copper reaching
$4.45/lb. today, the highest since March of 2022, Copper Tube Mills announced a
2.5% multiplier increase. We will hold current price levels through the close
of business today, 4/18, and move to the new higher levels tomorrow.
April 18, 2024, 7:43 pm
PVC/CPVC Price Increase Effective March 18, 2024
Due to continued
rising manufacturing costs, we will be implementing a price increase on a
portion of our PVC and CPVC product portfolios. The following product line
price increases will go into effect on March 18, 2024. Existing orders as well
as orders placed before March 18 for immediate shipment, will be priced without
the increase. List pricing will be available online at least one week prior to
the effective date.5% All PVC/CPVC sch 40/80 fittings5%
Clear pipe
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February 16, 2024, 1:18 am
Artificial Intelligence and the Plumbing Industry - More Than Just a Pipe Dream
While it’s known that finding the next generation of plumbers has been challenging, are we ready for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Plumbing? When we hear that an industry is adapting to technology, especially AI, we think that jobs are going to be replaced since by definition, it refers to machines performing tasks humans would typically be doing.While AI promises greater efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability, it’s not likely robots will come to our door instead of the local plumber. What A
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February 11, 2024, 1:29 pm
ASC Engineered Solutions Acquires Ward Manufacturing
We are pleased to share that
ASC Engineered Solutions has acquired Ward Manufacturing. ASC and Ward share
well-earned, strong reputations for rigorous quality control and reliable
customer service.Ward is a leader in the
manufacturing of pipe joining components including fittings, nipples and the
WARDFlex® corrugated stainless steel tubing system (CSST). The
addition of Ward’s complementary offering creates an even more comprehensive
product portfolio for ASC. The WARDFlex® system expands
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February 2, 2024, 12:18 pm
GetPipe Mobile App Now Available!
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January 20, 2024, 4:49 pm