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Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is the preeminent international trade association for manufacturers of plumbing products sold in the United States and Canada.

Mission
The mission of PMI is:
 * 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 association serves as a vocal presence and advocate for its members, with representatives in Washington, D.C. and in several key states to monitor legislation at the federal, state and local levels to ensure public health and safety, water efficiency and product performance.

Activities
A sounding board for its members, PMI is a source for industry and market information, and is a coordinating and decision-making body for dealing with industry issues, including the development and maintenance of codes and standards. The association advocates for its members and the industry in regulatory and legislative matters, and is a source for industry information. Active throughout the industry, PMI staff sit on a variety of key industry committees (e.g. NAHB Leading Suppliers Council and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Sense Partners) helping to develop and maintain codes and standards. PMI members have exclusive access to the U.S. Department of Commerce through ITAC/9, which focuses on Fair Trade issues. In addition to domestic alliances, PMI has formal agreements with the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (UK), Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (Canada) and Plumbing Products Industry Group (Australia) internationally.

PMI’s core values are advocacy, outreach and technical knowledge. PMI’s key goals are water efficiency, sustainability, safety and health and technical expertise. Headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, PMI hosts conferences and training workshops throughout the year.

Membership
Membership in PMI is open to global 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, which are marketed and sold within the territorial limits of United States and Canada. PMI has recently opened its membership to plumbing materials and components suppliers and certifier organizations through its Allied Membership program.

History
In existence since the 1960’s when it was known as the Plumbing Brass Institute (PBI), the organization’s scope was expanded in 1975 and the name changed to the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI). In 1998, it was reorganized around focus issues, product groups and standing committees and moved from a management company to a stand-alone organization with a dedicated staff. In 2011, it changed its name to Plumbing Manufacturers International to reflect its expanded scope and international reach. PMI’s primary website, www.pmihome.org, is the home for information regarding how to become a member of PMI, position papers and information about events. The site contains a password-protected section with legislative information pertinent to the plumbing industry, technical updates and the latest issues of PMI’s popular email newsletter, PMI This Week. This section is for PMI members only and is a significant benefit of membership.

SafePlumbing.org
PMI is the owner of an educational microsite, www.safeplumbing.org, which serves as a clearinghouse for information about plumbing fixtures and fittings, as well as information about clean water, water efficiency and bathroom safety. The site is a resource, which provides a glossary of plumbing industry terms and a directory of North American plumbing product markings.

External Links:

 * Plumbing Manufacturers International official website
 * NAHB Leading Suppliers Council
 * Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
 * Water Sense Partners
 * U.S. Department of Commerce
 * ITAC/9
 * Bathroom Manufacturers Association
 * Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating
 * Plumbing Products Industry Group
 * SafePlumbing.org website, a clearinghouse for information about plumbing
 * Glossary of plumbing industry terms
 * Directory of North American plumbing product markings