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Phil Mause named president of mSupply
mSupply announced that Phil Mause has been named president. Mause joined mSupply in 2024 as chief commercial officer and led the transformation of the company's sales go-to-market strategy, producing double-digit growth. He previously served as senior vice president of strategic accounts and services at RB Global, where he oversaw SmartEquip, an OEM parts procurement platform used by more than 800 OEM and supplier brands. He also cofounded Rouse Rental Insights, a market intelligence provider for the equipment rental industry. As President, Mause will lead a combined organization spanning sales, operations, supply chain, digital, e-commerce, marketing and merchandising.

Pipe Restoration welcomes Bailey Burke to team
Pipe Restoration, installer of the ePIPE and eDRAIN technologies, welcomed Bailey Burke to its team. Burke will serve the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia markets and will play a key role in expanding ePIPE and eDRAIN solutions throughout the market. Prior to joining ePIPE, Burke gained valuable industry experience with Valcourt Building Services, providing him with a strong foundation so that he can now help customers identify innovative and cost-effective pipe restoration solutions.

IAPMO publishes Water Demand Calculator, announces promotion for Dewi
IAPMO published IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z1403-2026, Water Demand Calculator, a new American National Standard and National Standard of Canada that provides a modern, statistically based method for estimating peak water demand in single-family and multifamily residential buildings. The Water Demand Calculator was developed in response to the limitations of traditional water supply sizing methods based on assumptions dating back to the 1940s. By utilizing contemporary fixture flow rates, water-efficient appliance considerations and real-world usage patterns, the standard enables engineers, designers, contractors and authorities having jurisdiction to more accurately determine peak water demand and appropriately sized water service lines, building supplies, mains, risers and branches.

IAPMO also announced that Shirley Dewi has been promoted to executive vice president of IAPMO R&T, where she will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the organization’s certification and compliance operations, including product certification, the systems certification body and continuous compliance. Dewi joined IAPMO R&T in 2007 after working as a quality manager in the plastic injection molding and electronics industries and as a contract auditor for IAPMO R&T. She previously served as an operations analyst for Lockheed Martin IMS and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Cal Poly Pomona.

Since joining IAPMO R&T, Dewi has held increasingly senior leadership positions and played a significant role in expanding the organization’s certification services.

PHCC 2026 scholarship winners announced
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association Educational Foundation announced the winners of its 2026 scholarship program. With 80 students selected to receive scholarship awards, the foundation has set a new milestone for the most scholarships it has ever awarded in a single year. The winners have been awarded funding totaling up to $200,000. Applicants must be plumbing or HVAC apprentices or trade school students, or college students pursuing studies directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling industry. Helping to boost the number of awards available this year were newly created scholarships sponsored by Bernzomatic and Zoeller Pump Company. HomeServe also expanded the number of awards they sponsored for the current program year. This year’s set of winners includes 52 apprentices and trade school students plus 28 college students.

Oatey celebrates 110 years
Oatey is celebrating 110 years in business. Founded in Cleveland by L.R. Oatey in 1916, Oatey began with a single product: a roof flashing used for venting plumbing pipes. From those early beginnings, the company has grown substantially while staying grounded in its purpose of delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. The family-owned company, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, operates across the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Europe, serving professional builders, contractors, engineers and do-it-yourself consumers worldwide.

Navien opens upgraded New Jersey Training Academy
Navien held a grand opening event for its upgraded New Jersey Training Academy. The dedicated East Coast facility enhances Navien’s training capabilities and provides contractors, distributors, sales representatives and other industry professionals with greater access to hands-on education and technical resources. The grand opening event gave attendees an opportunity to tour the new facility and its two expanded classrooms, experience a hands-on training environment featuring Navien products across plumbing, HVAC and water treatment, and connect with key stakeholders supporting Navien’s business across North America.

General Pipe Cleaners expands sales leadership team
General Pipe Cleaners announced the expansion of its sales leadership team with the appointment of Peter Garcelon as national accounts manager and Angela Grieb as strategic markets manager. The changes are designed to enhance customer support, strengthen relationships and position the company for continued growth across key markets. Garcelon joins General Pipe Cleaners with more than 25 years of sales and leadership experience across the industrial wholesale, PVF, tools and safety industries. In his new role, he will focus on managing national accounts, supporting day-to-day customer needs, strengthening distributor relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the General Pipe Cleaners brand. As strategic markets manager, Grieb will take on a broader strategic role focused on market development, customer relationships, industry engagement and identifying opportunities for future growth. Grieb joined General Pipe Cleaners in 2005 and most recently served as national sales manager, where she managed and supported the company’s network of independent sales representatives while working closely with wholesalers, distributors, end users and industry partners.