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Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is the global trade association for plumbing product manufacturers. Its members produce 90% of the plumbing products used in the United States, and represent more than 150 brands. PMI serves its members as a technical resources and by facilitating advocacy, information exchange and early warning notice on critical industry issues.

PMI has built strategic alliances with counterpart organizations in Canada and the United Kingdom. PMI staff regularly attends inter-national trade shows and conferences such as CEIR (European Association for the Taps and Valves Industry), World Plumbing Council (WPC), Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) and Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH).

The association advocates for its members and the industry in reg-ulatory and legislative matters, and is a source for industry infor-mation. PMI serves as a coordinating and decision-making body addressing industry issues. PMI staff sits on a variety of key industry committees, helping to develop and maintain codes and stan-dards. PMI members have exclusive access to the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Industry Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC)/9 on Fair Trade Issues.

PMI is active in a variety of key industry groups including:

• Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE - charter member)• National Association of Homebuilders Leading Suppliers Council• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)• United States Green Building Council (USGBC)• United States Water Alliance and the Value of Water Coalition

PMI hosts www.safeplumbing.org, an educational website presenting the facts about critical industry issues and initiatives for policy makers, regulators, journalists and the public. PMI members benefit from the information posted for them on the pages dedicated specifically to the association. PMI also conducts forums and workshops to provide members with important insights into key issues.

Membership in PMI is open to manufacturers of plumbing industry products including potable water supply system components, fixture fittings, waste fixture fittings, fixtures, flushing devices, sanitary drainage system components, and plumbing appliances. These products are marketed and sold within the United States and Canada. Allied membership opportunities are also available to accredited certifiers, suppliers, and vendors related to the plumbing industry.

What is PMI?

• To promote the water efficiency, health, safety, quality and environmental sustainability of plumbing products while maximizing consumer choice and value in a fair and open marketplace.

• To provide a forum for the exchange of information and industry education.

• To represent openly the members' interests and advocate for sound environmental and public health policies in the regulatory/legislative processes.

• To enhance the plumbing industry's growth and expansion.

The Mission of PMI

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American Standard Brands, Inc.

Bradley Corporation

BrassCraft Manufacturing

CSA International

Delta Faucet Company

Dornbracht America, Inc.

Duravit USA, Inc.

Fisher Manufacturing Company

Fluidmaster, Inc.

Franke

Globe Union

Hansgrohe, Inc.

InSinkErator

International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials

International Code Council - Evaluation Services

Jing Mei Industrial (USA)

Kerox

Kohler Company

Lavelle Industries

LSP Products

Moen Incorporated

NEOPERL, Inc.

NSF International

Pfister

Reliance Worldwide

Similor AG

Sloan Valve Company

Speakman Company

Symmons Industries, Inc.

T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc.

TOTO USA

Viega LLC

Water Pik, Inc.

WCM Industries, Inc.

Members in 24 states with 68 U.S. locationsOur members’ products are distributed in all 50 states, and represent more than 150 brands.

Who is PMI?

PMI Manufacturer Locations

Home Improvement Stores, Distributors & Suppliers

Our plumbing products are sold in every state in the nation

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PMI Believes in GREEN

American Standard Brands, Inc.Bradley CorporationBrassCraft Manufacturing Delta Faucet CompanyDornbracht America, Inc.Duravit USA, Inc.Fisher Manufacturing CompanyFluidmaster, Inc.FrankeGlobe UnionHansgrohe, Inc.InSinkEratorIAPMOICC-ESJing Mei Industrial (USA)KeroxKohler CompanyLavelle IndustriesLSP ProductsMoen IncorporatedNEOPERL, Inc.NSF InternationalPfisterReliance WorldwideSimilor AGSloan Valve CompanySpeakman CompanySymmons Industries, Inc.T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc.TOTO USAViega LLCWater Pik, Inc.WCM Industries, Inc.

PMI Embraces and Actively Promotes the Efficient Use of Water

¨ PMI works closely with the U.S. Environmental Protec-tion Agency as a partner in supporting and promoting the WaterSense® program.

¨ PMI proactively drafted and supported legislation to promote the use of high-efficiency products in Cali-fornia, Texas and Colorado.

¨ PMI exchanges and promotes water-efficiency best practices through formal relationships with allied U.S. and international groups including the American Rain-water Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA), Amer-ican Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), U.K.-based Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA), Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH), and U.S. Wa-ter Alliance and the Value of Water Coalition.

¨ PMI regularly hosts Water Efficiency and Sustainability Forums, inviting stakeholders and interested parties including conservation groups and utilities.

¨ PMI members proactively work to promote water efficiency and water-efficient products. Members’ actions speak as loudly as their words in response to humanitarian needs in places like Flint, Michigan, and through their work with Habitat for Humanity and The Storehouse of World Vision.

Members in 24 states with 68 U.S. locations

Our members’ products are distributed in all 50 states, and represent more than 150 brands.

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Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is the global trade association for plumbing product manufacturers. Its members produce plumbing products in 30 countries around the globe. PMI serves its members as a technical resource and by facilitating advocacy, infor-mation exchange and early warning notice on critical industry issues.

Membership in PMI is open to manufacturers of plumbing industry products including pota-ble water supply system components, fixture fittings, waste fixture fittings, fixtures, flushing devices, sanitary drainage system components, and plumbing appliances. These products are marketed and sold within the United States and Canada. Allied membership opportunities are also available to accredited certifiers, suppliers, and vendors related to the plumbing industry.

PMI Member International

Locations

Australia

Brazil

Canada

China

Denmark

Egypt

France

Germany

Hong Kong

Hungary

India

Iraq

Ireland

Italy

Kingdom of Bahrain

Libya

Malaysia

Mexico

Morocco

Netherlands

New Zealand

Russia

Saudi Arabia

South Korea

Spain

Switzerland

Thailand

Turkey

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States of America

Members in 31 countries representing more than 150 brands

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Fast Facts About the Value of PMI MembershipAdvocacyDedicated government affairs consulting at federal and California lev-els valued at over $345,000, with ongoing tracking of federal, state, and county water conservation initiatives on behalf of membership.

On average, PMI tracks, analyzes and reports on 120 state legislative issues per year affecting plumbing products, with bi-weekly updates.

PMI is a member of the Ripon Society, a public policy group, that provides net-working opportunities with federal elected officials and congressional staff.

Industry VoicePMI members have exclusive access to U.S. Department of Commerce through the Industry Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC)/9 on Fair Trade Issues.

PMI hosts www.safeplumbing.org, an educational website presenting the facts about critical plumbing industry issues and initiatives for policymakers, regulators, water districts, journalists, water-efficiency allies, PMI members and the public.

PMI provides worldwide representation on industry issues through inter-national allied associations: World Plumbing Council (WPC), European Association for the Taps and Valves Industry (CEIR), UK-based Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA), and Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH).

PMI is a charter member of Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE), and a mem-ber of National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), U.S. Water Alliance and the Value of Water Coalition.

Codes and Standards RepresentationPMI staff sits on a variety of key industry committees and attends approxi-mately 20 codes and standards meetings/hearings per year.

PMI staff tracks an average of 81 code issues per year for the major model code-writing authorities.

Knowledge ExchangePMI members receive exclusive access to information through our annual conferences, instructional workshops, Rip-ple Effect monthly newsletter, Inside My PMI bi-weekly e-newsletter, “Members Only” website content; and access to PMI Committees: Tech Talk, Outreach/Communications, Advocacy/Government Affairs and Allied Member.

Quantifying the Value

PMI Annual Budget for Strategic Initiatives: $1.4 million