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American National Insurance Company has been named one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2025 on the prestigious insurance industry list published by Newsweek in collaboration with market research firm Statista. This marks the fourth year in a row that American National has been recognized as one of the most trustworthy companies. “At American National, trust is the foundation of everything we do,” said Tim Walsh, president and chief executive officer.

Looking to upgrade your boat or RV toilet? Whether you’re living full-time off-grid or traveling seasonally, your sanitation system should be efficient, compact, and easy to maintain. That’s where the Sanimarin toilet range by SFA Saniflo delivers. Built with smart engineering and trusted by marine and RV users worldwide, Sanimarin toilets offer the comfort of home anywhere you go. Here’s why they’re the preferred choice for modern mobile sanitation. 1.

Historic homes are full of charm—but plumbing upgrades often mean tearing into treasured architecture. SFA Saniflo’s above-ground pump technology changes that. By eliminating the need to dig or trench, it allows homeowners to add bathrooms in attics, basements, or garages without compromising structure. From brownstones to carriage houses, Saniflo offers a smart, code-compliant way to modernize comfort while preserving the past.

A sewage ejector pump is a system that moves wastewater from lower-level plumbing fixtures to the main sewer or septic line. Since gravity alone isn’t enough to transport waste upward, this pump ensures proper drainage and prevents backups. It is commonly installed in basements or underground facilities where plumbing is located below the main sewer line. 1.

Kathryn (Katie) Poehling Seymour joined the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Board of Directors during its biannual meeting held in Delafield in January. Poehling Seymour, the President & CEO of First Supply, joins dozens of business leaders and experienced executives to guide WMC as the voice of business in Wisconsin. ”We are proud to see Katie take on this leadership role with WMC,” said Seth DePuy, Chief Strategy Officer at First Supply.

Cast iron pipe has been a trusted material in the plumbing industry for centuries, valued for its strength, fire resistance, and sound-dampening properties. Charlotte Pipe, a leader in cast iron systems, provides an extensive range of resources to support professionals installing cast iron soil pipe.

As businesses emerge from the supply chain issues of recent years, they find themselves preparing and adapting in innovative ways. A key discovery has been that maintaining a consistent and readily available inventory is crucial for success, especially when supply issues still linger. Customers now expect their purchases almost immediately, even at a higher cost, and meeting this demand requires significant effort. At Metropolitan Industries, customer success and satisfaction are a top priority.

Tankless water heaters are gaining popularity because they provide homeowners with virtually endless hot water on demand. Like any appliance, they require some regular maintenance to deliver peak performance and efficiency. Scale poses a very specific threat to tankless water heaters. Tankless water heaters should be descaled and flushed regularly so that scale does not affect the proper operation of the water heater.

When it comes to cutting and joining plastic pipe systems, precision and technique are key to ensuring a durable and reliable plumbing system. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry offers an extensive range of plastic piping systems, including FlowGuard Gold®, ChemDrain®, ABS, PVC, and CPVC. Whether for residential, commercial, or industrial applications, mastering these processes is essential for a system that performs.

Heat pump water heaters use heat pump technology to pull ambient heat from the air around the water heater. This allows them to heat water more efficiently, so they offer some attractive benefits for homeowners. They can deliver significant savings on your energy bills, and are environmentally friendly. Learn more about heat pump water heaters here. While they are powered by electricity, heat pump water heaters have some specific components that can affect the installation process.