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Plumbing News
PMI Members Donate Hundreds of
Faucets and Supplies Installed by UA Plumbers in Flint.
In response to the drinking water crisis in Flint, Mich.,
members of Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) donated
hundreds of faucets and other plumbing supplies that were
installed last weekend in more than 1,500 homes.
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team of nearly 470 plumbers from local unions of the United
Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe
Fitting Industry (UA) installed the faucets and supplies, along with
water filters provided by the state of Michigan. The humanitarian
effort was coordinated by PMI and the UA Local 370 in Flint. Both
organizations saw a generous response to a joint call-to-action
issued to their members, with some volunteers traveling hundreds of
miles to help.
“Seeing hundreds of volunteers gathered in one place with all of the
donated products under the banners of the PMI members was truly
inspiring,” said Barbara C. Higgens, PMI CEO and executive director.
“The can-do attitude demonstrated by all the participants was
heartwarming, but it is what we’ve come to expect from these
outstanding professionals and companies.”
PMI members contributing to the effort were American Standard
Brands, BrassCraft Manufacturing Co., Delta Faucet Co., Fluidmaster
Inc., Kohler Co., Moen Inc., Speakman Co. and Viega. They issued the
following statements:
American Standard Brands
“Our company mission, simply stated, is to make life healthier and
safer for people in our backyard and around the world. Helping our
fellow citizens in Flint, Michigan during this devastating crisis is
a natural response for us. We are privileged to join other leading
faucet and fitting manufacturers by supplying kitchen faucets for
installation in affected homes by skilled union plumbers. Safe
drinking water is a basic human right. This fundamental right must
be restored to the residents of Flint and we are proud to be part of
making that happen.” Steven Delarge, president and CEO, LIXIL Water
Technology Americas, American Standard, DXV, GROHE
BrassCraft Mfg Co.
“This crisis is close to us because, as a leading plumbing
manufacturer, we help people get access to clean water every day,”
said Delaina Lee, director of marketing communications. “Watching
the news, we see the despair and frustration of the residents of
Flint and we want to do our part to help things get back to normal.” Story continues below
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Delta Faucet Co.
“In times like these, we all come together to help. At Delta
Faucet, we understand the vital importance of access to
clean water,” said Paul Patton, senior manager, R&D and
regulatory, Delta Faucet Company and 2016 PMI board
president. “We are honored to participate in the larger PMI
effort to provide safe drinking water to the people in and
around Flint.”
Fluidmaster
“Fluidmaster is proud to partner with the UA and other PMI
member companies in support of this effort to support the
great people in Flint,” said Todd Talbot, Fluidmaster
president.
Kohler Co.
Chris Baldwin, president of Kohler Global Faucets, said,
“Everyone should have access to clean, safe drinking water,
and Kohler Co. believes strongly in this principle both
globally and here at home. We are grateful for the
opportunity to partner with PMI, our fellow members, and the
UA to provide a level of relief for some of the affected
individuals and families in Flint.”
Moen, Inc.
“Moen is proud to be a longtime member of PMI, and we’re
honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with other
industry organizations to help the residents of Flint,” said
Andrea Conroy, senior director of marketing – Wholesale
Business Unit, Moen Inc. “At the core of Moen’s operating
philosophy is to ‘Do What’s Right’ and ‘Work Together’ – and
our donation of faucets and manpower is the least we can do
to help this community get back on their feet.”
Speakman Co.
“A family company and a proud member of PMI, Speakman is
honored to have the opportunity to help the residents of
Flint, Michigan in their time of need,” said Kristin
Barclay, vice president of product and marketing at Speakman.
“All of us at Speakman are passionately committed to
protecting water, and it is our hope that this modest
donation of showers and faucets will help the Flint
community enjoy and experience clean water once again.”
Viega
“Viega is proud to support Flint Michigan’s in its time of
need,” said Dalyn Cantrell, vice president, sales and
marketing. “Safe drinking water is critical to life and our
innovative products will help provide the homeowners in
Flint with solutions to their water quality and water
efficiency needs.”
The types of faucets and other materials and services
donated by PMI members were:
Kitchen sink faucets (8-inch center set)
American Standard Brands
Delta Faucet Co.
Kohler Co.
Moen Inc.
Speakman Co.
18-inch kitchen sink supplies
Fluidmaster Inc.
5/8 O. D. compression x 3/8 O.D. compression. Straight
chrome shut off valves for under kitchen sink
BrassCraft Manufacturing Co.
5/8 O. D. compression x 3/8 O. D. compression. Chrome angle
shut off valves
BrassCraft Manufacturing Co.
Products, food and drink for the volunteer plumbers, and
seminars on water quality and safety
Viega
A PMI allied member – the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) – also contributed
to the effort.
About PMI
Plumbing Manufacturers International is the voluntary,
not-for-profit international industry association of
manufacturers of plumbing products, serving as the Voice of
the Plumbing Industry. Member companies produce 90 percent
of the nation’s plumbing products. As part of its mission,
PMI advocates for plumbing product performance and
innovation contributing to water savings, sustainability,
public health and safety, and consumer satisfaction. For
more information on PMI or its conferences, contact the
organization at 1921 Rohlwing Road, Unit G, Rolling Meadows,
IL, 60008; tel.: 847-481-5500; fax: 847-481-5501. Visit our
website at
www.safeplumbing.org.
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