The Plumbing News
The Plumbing News is a series of four tabloid size monthly trade publications serving the Eastern United States that report the local news and events for the Plumbing, Green Plumbing, Irrigation, and Kitchen & Bath Industry. The company was founded in 2002. It is owned by Jack Morgan of the Atlanta based Morgan Publishing Company.
Circulation
The company currently publishes newspapers, a digital version and an electronic newsletter in Georgia, North & South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast. These are sent to contractors and supply houses.
Mailed Circulation
- Alabama / Florida Gulf Coast 7,500+
- Carolina EDition 10,000+
- Georgia Edition 8,200+
- Tennessee Edition 7,500+
Content
Each issue contains stories on legislative issues, new products, and events specific to each region.
Monthly Features
- ASPE News
- Commercial / Industrial section
- Help Wanted and Classified Ads
- Contractor Spotlight
- Commercial Spotlight
- Green Plumbing Technologies
- PHCC News
- Showroom Openings
- Open House coverage
- Trade Shows
- Counter Employee Profiles called The Counter Action
- Calendar of Events
- Editorial
Professional Industry Sourcebook
Once a year the newspapers include a supplement called the Plumbing Professional's Industry Source Book, an industry buyer's guide for the entire state. Each guide contains comprehensive information on that regions Wholesale Supply Houses & Distributors, Manufacturers' Representatives and Service Organizations.
Graphic Design
The company has an in-house design department which develops advertising for clients.