Told he was crazy to start an independent plumbing supply house, John Burgin proved the doubters wrong. Ten years later, BK Plumbing Supply is thriving — driven by family values, loyal customers, and a commitment to service that puts people first in an era of consolidation.

With tariffs back in the spotlight, one industry veteran breaks down their purpose, power, and peril—arguing that trade policy is now a matter of national survival, not just economic strategy.

As President Trump ramps up efforts to revive coal and secure critical minerals, over 2,300 U.S. metals and mining projects worth $300 billion are underway—fueling demand for pipe, valves, and fittings amid rising global tensions, permitting delays, and a race for resource independence.

July 2025 opens with economic uncertainty as oil supply rises, tariffs disrupt trade, labor shortages persist, and key infrastructure projects offer some stability.

Rheem sponsors home build as part of 100th anniversary celebrations. 

This special PVF Roundtable event will be held at the Bayou City Event Center in Houston, Texas, offering an evening of laughter, cocktails, caviar, and unforgettable entertainment.

This next-generation, eco-friendly water heating solution is now ready to deliver outstanding efficiency, advanced connectivity, and ultra-quiet operation for residential applications across the USA and Canada.

This year’s recipients exemplify the kind of forward-thinking leadership that will shape the future of the HVACR industry for years to come.

The combination brings together Nexa, Watts’ powerful intelligent water management platform, with The Detection Group’s market-leading wireless leak detection technology.