PHCP-PVF Manufacturers Announce New Price Increases

Adjustments focus on plastics, fittings, and copper products as inflationary pressures persist

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:39pm

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Building on a steady stream of price increases reported in late winter, the PHCP-PVF (plumbing, heating, cooling, and piping - valves, fittings, and pipes) industry is seeing a new wave of manufacturer adjustments take hold across key product categories from mid-March through mid-April 2026. The latest round of targeted increases reflects ongoing inflationary pressures tied to metals, resins, and global supply chain dynamics, with notable double-digit hikes on PVC and CPVC plastic pipe as well as continued upward movement on copper and brass-based products.

Why it matters

These targeted price increases across the PHCP-PVF supply chain are a reflection of the persistent inflationary environment impacting manufacturers, distributors, and ultimately, contractors and consumers. As the construction industry continues to grapple with rising material costs, these latest adjustments will likely lead to higher prices for plumbing, HVAC, and other building projects.

The details

The latest round of adjustments, effective from mid-March through mid-April, includes a 4% increase from Z-Flex, a 6-12% average increase on select brass products from Merit Brass, a 10% increase on PVC and CPVC plastic pipe from Charlotte Pipe, a 2.5% increase from Matco-Norca, a 4% increase from ICP Parts, a 5% increase from Honeywell, a 5% increase on ACR & PAC copper fittings from NDL, a 10% increase on select products from IPEX, an average 6% increase from Robershaw, a 5.3% price adjustment across several NAVG product lines from Crane, and a 7% increase from National Comfort Products.

  • The latest round of adjustments are effective from mid-March through mid-April 2026.
  • Several increases were announced in late March, including a 4% increase from Z-Flex on 3/17, a 6-12% increase from Merit Brass on 3/23, and a 10% increase from Charlotte Pipe on 3/26.
  • Additional increases were announced in early April, including a 2.5% increase from Matco-Norca on 4/1, a 4% increase from ICP Parts on 4/1, a 5% increase from Honeywell on 4/1, a 5% increase from NDL on 4/2, a 10% increase from IPEX on 4/6, an average 6% increase from Robershaw on 4/6, a 5.3% adjustment from Crane on 4/6, and a 7% increase from National Comfort Products on 4/16.

The players

Z-Flex

A manufacturer of venting systems.

Merit Brass

A manufacturer of brass fittings, nipples, and valves.

Charlotte Pipe

A manufacturer of PVC and CPVC plastic pipe.

Matco-Norca

A manufacturer of plumbing and HVAC products.

ICP Parts

A manufacturer of HVAC parts and controls.

Honeywell

A manufacturer of HVAC controls and systems.

NDL

A manufacturer of copper fittings for the HVAC and plumbing industries.

IPEX

A manufacturer of plastic pipe and fittings.

Robershaw

A manufacturer of HVAC controls and components.

Crane

A manufacturer of valves, fittings, and piping products.

National Comfort Products

A manufacturer of HVAC equipment and components.

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What’s next

Industry analysts will be closely monitoring the impact of these latest price increases on construction costs and project budgets in the coming months.

The takeaway

The PHCP-PVF industry continues to face persistent inflationary pressures, leading manufacturers to implement a new round of targeted price increases focused on plastics, fittings, and copper products. These adjustments reflect the ongoing challenges of rising material costs and global supply chain disruptions that are being felt across the construction and building trades.