Rolling Meadows plumbing association donates faucets to Flint

Plumbing Manufacturers International, a Rolling Meadows-based voluntary, not-for-profit international industry association of manufacturers of plumbing products, has donated hundreds of faucets and other plumbing supplies to Flint, Michigan, in response to the drinking water crisis.

A team of nearly 470 plumbers from local unions installed the faucets, supplies and water filters for the people of Flint.

"Seeing hundreds of volunteers gathered in one place with all of the donated products under the banners of the PMI members was truly inspiring," said Barbara C. Higgens, PMI CEO and executive director. "The can-do attitude demonstrated by all the participants was heartwarming, but it is what we've come to expect from these outstanding professionals and companies."

PMI members contributing to the effort were American Standard Brands, BrassCraft Manufacturing Co., Delta Faucet Co., Fluidmaster Inc., Kohler Co., Moen Inc., Speakman Co. and Viega.