Global oil prices fall amid a fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire, OPEC+ production hikes, and tariff uncertainty—while U.S. construction and PVF sectors grapple with labor shortages, rising costs, and complex supply chain disruptions.

AD reports that member sales in the first six months of 2025 increased 25% to a record $50.7 billion across the group’s 13 divisions and three countries.

Consolidated Supply Co. proudly announces the Grand Opening of its 22^nd branch in Hayden, marking a significant milestone in its continued growth of its Water Works division.

In this newly created role, Hummel will lead the development and implementation of a strategic sales enablement program designed to equip the sales team with the tools, training, and insights they need to succeed.

A survey of over 1,000 single-family homeowners on public water systems in the United States reveals a significant gap in knowledge around residential backflow prevention. 

The scholarship was established in 1999 to remember and recognize the commitment to education made by OESP member Dave Nelsen.

APR Supply Co. is proud to announce that it has been named one of Central Penn Business Journal’s 2025 Fastest Growing Companies, an annual recognition of the region’s most dynamic and rapidly expanding businesses.

This webinar is part of the ongoing Watts Works Webinar Series, and is specifically designed for engineers, architects, designers, specifiers, and facility managers. 

Oatey associates mentor students at the “Let’s Build Construction Careers” Camp for Girls in Canfield, Ohio, which immerses middle and high school girls in the skilled trades. 

The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. strongly supports the bipartisan Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act, introduced by Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).