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06/18/2026

PMI26 Inspiring Leaders to Experience WWII in 4D

Participants in the PMI26 Inspiring Leaders Program will get to immerse themselves in a 4D cinematic journey through World War II during the PMI26 Manufacturing Success Conference, Nov. 2-5, in New Orleans. The immersion will occur at The National WWII Museum, where the program will take place.

A 48-minute captivating film experience, “Beyond All Boundaries,” will guide program participants from Pearl Harbor to V-J Day on a 120-foot-wide panoramic screen. PMI’s inspiring leaders will get to feel the treads of Tiger Tanks rumbling across North Africa’s deserts, steam rising from the jungles of Guadalcanal, and snow falling during the Battle of the Bulge.

Read more about PMI26 in the June Ripple Effect: https://bit.ly/4fUftzf

06/17/2026

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06/16/2026

PMI Staff Connects With Kohler Team During Productive Visit

Plumbing Manufacturers International staff visited with a team from PMI member Kohler to gather valuable industry insights, see firsthand the plumbing innovations Kohler produces, and learn about the company’s challenges and opportunities.

The PMI team included CEO/Executive Director Kerry Stackpole, Director of Programs and Administration Jodi Stuhrberg, Technical Director Kyle Thompson, and Director of State Government Affairs, Policy and Advocacy Matthew Windrum along with PMI government affairs consultants Stephanie Salmon and Jerry Desmond. The group toured the Kohler, Wisconsin, campus and foundry, while hearing about the company’s long and storied 150-year history. Salmon and Desmond shared government affairs updates.

Dan Rieland, Kohler’s PMI ambassador, led the group through a productive discussion about various plumbing manufacturing industry issues and topics. “We enjoyed our thoughtful, engaging meeting with the Kohler team. We learned a great deal about their culture and strong, committed team that continues to make lasting contributions to our industry,” Stuhrberg noted.

Pictured l-r: Brian O’Laughlin, Windrum, Amanda Rodriguez, Salmon, Thompson, Dan Rieland, Stackpole, Lowell Lampen, Charlie Hoffmann, Stuhrberg, and Mark Gibeault.

06/15/2026

Mobile Showrooms Feature Plumbing Advances, WaterSense Wins

Plumbing Manufacturers International members Sloan Valve Company and TOTOUSA have been taking plumbing innovations directly to plumbers, designers, contractors, and other industry professionals using immersive mobile showroom tours.

TOTO staff distributed t-shirts to attendees to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the WaterSense Program. A TOTO truck bore the WaterSense logo. “TOTO takes great pride in the WaterSense program and was a key contributor to its first high-efficiency toilet specification,” emphasized Fernando Fernandez, vice president of codes and standards at TOTO USA. “We decided to celebrate the important milestone of WaterSense’s 20th anniversary via our cross-country Whistle Stop Tour while advocating for its success in water resiliency—a goal that is central to TOTO’s sustainability theme.”

Sloan roadshow delivers hands-on experience

Like TOTO, Sloan is bringing its latest innovations directly to customers via a nationwide Sloan Mobile Showroom roadshow.

Inside a large travel trailer, Sloan showcases water-saving fixtures, touchless technology, and complete restroom solutions at various offices, distilleries, and other locations. The immersive experience allows visitors to watch live product demonstrations, step inside virtual reality restroom designs, and examine finishes and material samples firsthand, explained Monika Burzy, strategic account manager at Sloan.

“It’s helpful for customers to see, touch and use our products. For example, designers want to see the functionality, while engineers would like to know how the product works,” Burzy noted.

Pictured: PMI communications consultant Ray Valek (l), with TOTO team by TOTO truck bearing the WaterSense Partners logo: l-r: Sohei Nishida, Richard Lussier, Chie Toguchi, and Gordon Tai

Read more in the June Ripple Effect: https://bit.ly/4vIkjUO

06/12/2026

Most people give little thought to plumbing codes and standards, which protect public health, prevent property damage caused by leaks, ensure product reliability, and advance water efficiency and conservation.

Behind the scenes, however, a complex regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by technical debates, emerging technologies, and shifting policy priorities.

Few people understand that landscape better than Plumbing Manufacturers International Technical Director Kyle Thompson, who applies his technical expertise, collaborative skills, and focus to the code-change proposals that may impact plumbing manufacturers.

Thompson tracks hundreds of proposals and participates directly in critical code cycles that influence the industry’s future, all the while championing plumbing manufacturers’ interests and delivering critical expertise and insight on emerging issues that could have lasting consequences.

Read more in the June Ripple Effect: https://bit.ly/4v7BSOv

06/11/2026

Women of PMI Presenter Shares Tips to Move Past Hesitation

Even the most accomplished professionals can hesitate at critical moments. A promotion opportunity appears. A leadership role opens. A bold idea needs to be shared. Yet, something invisible presses the brakes.

That hesitation is not a lack of ambition, intelligence or capability. Rather, hesitation is an internal protection system doing exactly what it was designed to do: keep us safe, explained executive coach Tiffany Houser, the creator of the Momentum Intelligence Methodology and author of the upcoming book of the same name, during a recent Women of PMI workshop.

“The professionals who advance aren’t the ones who never feel doubt,” she explained. “They’re the ones who know how to move anyway.”

Read more in the June Ripple Effect: https://bit.ly/4fFmWSG

06/05/2026

Stepping Forward Into Leadership
Plumbing Manufacturers International needs individuals prepared to help navigate uncertainty & seize opportunity

Read the June 2026 Ripple Effect: https://bit.ly/4uTl39W

Lead the Way As a PMI Volunteer
By Kerry Stackpole, IOM, FASAE, CAE, PMI CEO/Executive Director
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a change in our world? Leadership is rarely born in comfort. More often, it emerges when someone chooses to step forward—to contribute, to collaborate, and to serve something larger than themselves.

Women of PMI Presenter Shares Tips to Move Past Hesitation

Even the most accomplished professionals can hesitate at critical moments. A promotion opportunity appears. A leadership role opens. A bold idea needs to be shared. Yet, something invisible presses the brakes. That hesitation is an internal protection system doing exactly what it was designed to do: keep us safe, explained executive coach Tiffany Houser, the creator of the Momentum Intelligence Methodology, during a recent Women of PMI workshop.

Kyle Thompson Helps PMI Shape the Future of Plumbing Codes

Few people understand the plumbing codes and standards landscape better than PMI Technical Director Kyle Thompson, who applies his technical expertise, collaborative skills, and focus to the code-change proposals that may impact plumbing manufacturers.

Mobile Showrooms Feature Plumbing Advances, WaterSense Wins

PMI members Sloan Valve Company and TOTOUSA have been taking plumbing innovations directly to plumbers, designers, contractors, and other industry professionals using immersive mobile showroom tours.

PMI Staff Connects With KOHLER Team During Productive Visit

PMI staff visited with a team from PMI member Kohler in May to gather valuable industry insights, see firsthand the plumbing innovations Kohler produces, and learn about the company’s challenges and opportunities.

PMI Boosts Social Media Effort with Public-Facing Videos & More

Building upon a media strategy focused primarily on members and industry allies, PMI has expanded its social media effort, with public-facing “Rethink Water” messages for those interested in kitchen and bath products and related topics.

PMI26 Inspiring Leaders to Experience WWII in 4D

Participants in the PMI26 Inspiring Leaders Program will get to immerse themselves in a 4D cinematic journey through World War II during the PMI26 Manufacturing Success Conference, Nov. 2-5, in New Orleans.

We hope you enjoy the June 2026 Ripple Effect! https://bit.ly/4uTl39W

05/13/2026

You may not realize how much water your toilet is using 😬

Older toilets can waste multiple gallons every single day without you ever noticing. The solution? New water-efficient toilets use much less water without sacrificing performance. Making the switch can save thousands of gallons every year—just from ONE bathroom. That’s real impact.

Tap the Rethink Water link (https://safeplumbing.org/rethinkwater) to learn more about how replacing older, inefficient toilets can save water now.

05/08/2026

PMI Webinar on Critical Trade Issues Updates Members

Milton Koch, international trade advisor for Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, provided Plumbing Manufacturers International members with the latest information about tariff refunds and other trade issues during an April PMI webinar.

The process of applying for International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff refunds is underway, following the Supreme Court decision invalidating these duties. PMI members can now claim refunds from United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Secure Data Portal.

Koch said CBP told the Court of International Trade judge overseeing the IEEPA refund process that just under 56,500 importers or designated agents completed the paperwork necessary to apply for refunds as of April 9.

The Cato Institute reported that the first phase of the refund process includes only importers or agents with accounts in CBP’s electronic payment system; this phase is expected to account for 82% of the refunds, or about $127 billion of the $166 billion due to be refunded.

Read more in the May Ripple Effect: https://bit.ly/4tZceuu

05/07/2026

PMI Represented at Launch of EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0

Plumbing Manufacturers International CEO/Executive Director Kerry Stackpole (pictured) and PMI federal government affairs representative Stephanie Salmon attended the launch of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) 2.0.

According to an EPA news release, WRAP is designed to “harness the power of water reuse for American industry, the artificial intelligence (AI) future, and American energy dominance while strengthening public health protections and safeguarding the nation’s water resources.”

Read more in the May Ripple Effect: https://bit.ly/4w71zzo

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