ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) has voted to approve Haws Corporation as the newest manufacturing member of PMI. With global headquarters in Sparks, Nev., Haws Corporation is a leader in manufacturing drinking fountains, tempered water systems, hydration stations and emergency response products, including drench showers and safety eyewashes.
“Haws is proud to once again join the PMI membership. PMI is a valuable asset to creating a collective voice and encouraging collaboration within the industry. We are eager to participate and support the combined efforts and advocacy for quality safety equipment and drinking water systems,” said Haws Corporation CEO Tom White.
Haws joins the roster of PMI manufacturing and allied members, who collectively represent 90 percent of the U.S. plumbing product market. With its PMI membership, Haws will have the opportunity to contribute to PMI’s advocacy for water-efficient plumbing products meeting high safety and performance standards, as well as to lend its voice to PMI’s work on plumbing codes and standards and important legislative and regulatory matters affecting the industry. In addition, Haws Corporation employees will have access to all PMI publications, resources, studies and conference calls covering various topics, including technical issues, advocacy/government affairs, and outreach/communications.
“We’re pleased to welcome Haws Corporation as a PMI member and look forward to their insight and contributions supporting our vision of safe, responsible plumbing,” said Kerry Stackpole, PMI CEO/executive director.
PMI will present Haws Corporation with its membership plaque at PMI’s upcoming conference, November 13-16, 2017, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Sonoma Wine Country, Calif.
More information about the value of PMI membership, eligibility, and how to join are available at http://www.safeplumbing.org/pmi/join-us.
About Plumbing Manufacturers International
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. www.safeplumbing.org.
About Haws Corporation
For more than 100 years, Haws has been committed to inventing, designing and manufacturing hydration products as well as standardized and customized emergency response products. With more than 8,000 distribution locations and 250 employees worldwide, we continually focus on quality, service, reliability and complete solution support. Headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, USA, Haws is globally represented with locations in Switzerland, Singapore, China, India, and Brazil. For more information on Haws, visit www.Hawsco.com and follow us on our blog at www.blog.hawsco.com.
