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Wieland Acquires U.S. Centrifugal Casting Specialist Techni-Cast

January 7, 2026

The integration of Techni-Cast enhances Wieland’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and complements its existing portfolio of extruded and cast products.


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A. O. Smith Completes Acquisition of Leonard Valve Company

January 6, 2026

The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $412 million after adjusting for estimated tax benefits and was funded with cash borrowed under a new credit agreement.


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DDS Launches Acadia App for Shopify, Delivering Real-Time Product Data to B2B Distributors and Manufacturers

January 6, 2026

The new app provides Shopify users with a seamless way to maintain accurate and up-to-date product content without manual file handling, spreadsheet cleanup, or reformatting.


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HARDI Distributors Report 2.9% Revenue Decline in November

January 6, 2026

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through November 2025 is an increase of 3.8%.


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Winsupply Expands West Coast Team with New Area Leader

January 5, 2026

Keith Hubbard joins Winsupply to support and grow Local Company entrepreneurs across the West Coast.


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NIBCO’s Family Affair

Nearly 100 NIBCO current associates have not only built careers at the company, but family legacies over generations.
January 5, 2026
Steve Smith

From parents and children to siblings and siblings-in-law, NIBCO’s multigenerational workforce shows how a family-first culture and long-term opportunity turn jobs into lifelong careers.


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Coach's Corner

Invest in Your Company’s Long-Term Success

Training isn’t just an expense; it’s also your employee loyalty program.
January 5, 2026
Nate Agentis

Employee training isn’t an expense to cut, but a powerful investment that builds loyalty, sharpens performance and helps independent contractors retain top talent in a competitive trades market.


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Q&A with Julian Scadden, Nexstar Network President and CEO

The leader of the business growth and development organization for plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractors took the rather unorthodox step to sunset its PE-backed members.
January 5, 2026
Steve Smith

Nexstar’s CEO explains why he chose purpose over profit by cutting a third of the organization’s revenue to refocus the network on independent, contractor-owned businesses and its original mission.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Businessperson Vs. a Person in Business

Service agreements, clear emergency definitions and after-hours policies can manage customer expectations, reduce stress and maintain profitability for your business and technicians.
January 5, 2026
Richard DiToma

Pricing for profit, setting clear service boundaries and rewarding loyal customers are the cornerstones of this veteran contractor’s approach to delivering excellence without burning out — or going broke.


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Contractor Stories

The Danger of the Big Fish: Why One Large Client Shouldn’t Dominate Your Business

Over-reliance is risky and can jeopardize financial stability if payments are delayed or the relationship sours. Be prepared to walk away from problematic accounts.
January 5, 2026
Tom Soukup

When a single $40,000 late payment exposes the risks of relying on a “whale” client, one contractor shares hard-earned lessons on cash flow, contracts and why balanced client portfolios keep small businesses afloat.


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