Ninety years in, the Platsky Company story isn’t defined by a milestone. It’s defined by the people who built its reputation—one delivery, one handshake and one commitment at a time.

August marks the midpoint of the third quarter as the United States responds to Iran’s alleged breach of the Memorandum of Understanding by commencing strategic airstrikes against key military targets.

My house has a living room with a vaulted ceiling and a loft area above it. That means in summer, the temperatures can get a little uneve So out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT a simple question

There are certain movies that come on television, and no matter how many times you have seen them, you stop and watch. For me, one of those movies is Rocky III. I have probably seen it 50 times. Maybe more. But recently, as I was watching it again, I connected the dots.

Most of the plumbing contractors I know got into the business because they love the trade itself. They enjoy working with their hands. They are passionate about problem-solving. They like making a difference in the lives of their customers.

One of the issues I often write about is the necessity for you, the contractor, to properly identify and calculate the true operational business costs you incur to run your business — in total and as those costs pertain proportionately to any given task.

This is APR’s first location in West Virginia.

BDR's two-day Profit and Growth Accelerator Series heads to Texas Aug. 18-19, offering home service contractors practical training to boost sales, pricing and profitability.

The acquisition of Taco expands Pentair’s portfolio of smart, sustainable water solutions to support increased exposure to key high-growth end-markets primarily in North America. 

Watsco has announced its operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026.