Duffy will set the strategic vision for the segment, leading all commercial activities and supporting the needs and growth of Franklin Electric’s customers.

This is a crucial role in the mission to develop talent and support capable, hardworking entrepreneurs to achieve without limits.

Capra’s wide-reaching region is one of the most aggressive in adapting heat pump technology for water heating and heating. 

Winsupply is expanding its distribution network by 1.6 million square feet to strengthen supply chain performance and support growth across its Local Companies.

These appointments underscore the company’s commitment to internal leadership development and its focus on driving long-term organizational growth.

MSCI honored Don McNeeley with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Steel Conference, recognizing leadership and progress across the metals industry.

The Emerging Leaders program kicks off its 2026 schedule with an orientation webinar and a yearlong lineup of virtual sessions featuring industry leaders sharing insights on regulation, leadership and HVACR sales strategy.

As part of this alignment, Neenah Foundry, which Charlotte Pipe acquired in 2022, will transition from a wholly owned subsidiary to a featured product-line brand within the organization.      

With more than two decades of engineering and product development leadership at A. O. Smith, Aldrich steps into the role at a critical moment for the water heating industry.