Members of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) lit up the Phoenix Convention Center during STAFDA’s 49^th Annual Convention & Trade Show, Nov. 9-11. 

Chartered in 1975, the chapter has grown into a leading ASPE voice with 440 members strong — advancing engineering careers and the built environment.

On Nov. 6, members of ALI Class 25 earned their diplomas, joining the distinguished roster of alumni who have completed the association’s flagship executive leadership program.

The prestigious award is presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led their company to an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence.

This year, Shapiro’s giving in life and then through his estate surpassed the threshold for inclusion on the Foundation Board of Governors list.

ASPE continues to grow with the addition of Bemis Manufacturing Company, which recently became the latest industry manufacturer to recognize the importance of partnering with ASPE.

Washington, D.C., set the stage for AFSA44, the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s annual Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition, Oct. 15–18. 

Rapidly evolving home technology stands to reshape the modern bath, as personal lifestyles drive design decisions.

The 2025 IWSH Awards celebrate two champions whose work reflects the heart of the foundation — turning technical expertise into transformative impact.

The 2026 CPD exam will be held via remote proctor from April 13–24, offering plumbing engineers and designers the opportunity to earn the industry’s only international credential for advanced plumbing system design.