Plumbing Manufacturers Institute Welcomes New Board Member and Committee Chair
For Immediate Release
ROLLING MEADOWS, ILLINOIS (FEBRUARY 4, 2010) — The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) announces the election of Fernando Fernandez to the PMI Board of Directors as a director at large and the appointment of Michael Martinez as the co-chair of the Universal Conformity Assessment Committee.
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Fernando Fernandez
Director at Large
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Fernandez, deputy director of codes and standards for TOTO USA, will begin his appointment immediately. “I enthusiastically look forward to serving my term on the board and contributing to shaping some key decisions that will help the membership and the growth of PMI,” he said.
Fernandez also serves as a co-chair of the Plumbing Products Committee.
Martinez, manager of product compliance for Price Pfister, will begin his chairmanship with the 2010 PMI Spring Meeting. Martinez will serve with Maja Jankov of Duravit USA.
When asked to comment on his appointment, Martinez stated, “Being selected to serve on a PMI committee allows me to be involved in industry issues with the great support of our member companies. I look forward to continued learning and growing by being involved with PMI.”
PMI congratulates Martinez and thanks all those who submitted their names for the available position.
About PMI:
The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute 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 a substantial quantity of the nation’s plumbing products.
PMI Mission Statement:
- 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 member’s interests and advocate for sound environmental and public health policies in the regulatory/legislative processes.
- To enhance the plumbing industry’s growth and expansion.
Plumbing Manufacturers Institute
1921 Rohlwing Rd., Unit G, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, U.S.A. • Tel: 847-481-5500 • Fax: 847-481-5501
www.PMIhome.org •
www.SafePlumbing.org
Contacts:
Barbara C. Higgens, executive director, Plumbing Manufacturers Institute,
bhiggens@pmihome.org, 847-481-5500
Heather West, media contact,
heather@heatherwestpr.com, 612-724-8760