About Us

What We Do

CIPH is the national voice representing companies that manufacture, sell and distribute, plumbing, hydronic heating, Industrial PVF, waterworks products and services. Our roots extend to nine regions across the country Newfoundland, Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Calgary, Edmonton and British Columbia. Each Region has an elected Board and professional management. This is a unique feature of CIPH membership and one of its strengths.

We produce an Annual Business Meeting, annual general meetings, a full slate of regional, national and international trade shows and numerous local training and networking events.

Each Board, Council or Committee is chaired by a Board member or a Board member is appointed as Liaison Director. This provides continuity and accountability. Committees and Councils have terms of reference approved by the Board. The Manufacturers’ Division and the Wholesalers’ Division are represented on the Executive Committee. Neither Division holds regular meetings since the Board of Directors provides the forum for each.

Committees and Councils include Canadian Hydronics Council, Membership Committee, Plumbing Industry Advisory Council (PIAC), Canadian Advisory Council on Plumbing (CACP), Manufacturers Agents Council, Education and Training Council, Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC), Nominating Committee, Annual Business Meeting Planning Committee, Finance Committee, Executive Committee, Industrial Pipe Valve & Fittings Council (IPVF), Trade Show Committees, Government Affairs Committee, and CIPH's Charity Committee.

Communication vehicles include this web site, research reports (see Research), Pipeline and Pipeline Online newsletters, Advocacy Link newsletter, (see News) Wholesalers Sales Survey, Region Newsletters (see Regions), MANA Mailings to CIPH Manufacturers, Manufacturers Agents mailing, Manufacturer exporter mailings, Hydronics mailings, Government Relations mailings, PIAC mailings. Annual CIPH Membership Directory, PHCP Intelligence Report, special mailings and e-mails to CIPH Wholesalers as required.

CIPH also provides numerous forms of industry recognition and distributes industry books, CDs and DVDs.