Litigation is costly, risky, and often avoidable — by reading, understanding, and negotiating your contracts carefully, businesses can protect themselves, prevent disputes, and focus their resources on growth instead of the courtroom.

As the PVF industry navigates economic uncertainty, shifting oil dynamics, labor shortages, and evolving tariff policies, staying informed and connected through events like the PVF Roundtable’s upcoming Casino Night and Christmas Celebration is more vital than ever.

With economic uncertainty, shifting tariffs, labor shortages, and major infrastructure projects reshaping the landscape, the PVF industry enters Q4 2025 navigating volatility, opportunity, and the growing need for skilled talent and strategic collaboration.

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.

Due to the challenges faced by distributors resulting from inflation, geopolitical disruptions and uncertain tariffs, traditional reactive pricing strategies are no longer sustainable. 

As a 90-day U.S.–China tariff truce takes effect, a hydronic pro unpacks the real-world chaos it creates for pricing, planning, and staying afloat in a volatile market.

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.