Steve Smith

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Q&A with Mark Chaffee, Vice President, Governmental Affairs and Commercial & Industrial Product Management, Taco Comfort Solutions

New efficiency standards went into effect for HVAC equipment on Jan. 1. But there may be government mandates in store for hydronic and plumbing products in the near future.

March 6, 2023

Steve Smith

Taco’s Mark Chaffee discusses what efficiency standards may be in store for the hydronics and plumbing industry.

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Residential Bath Trends for 2023

‘As a result of current trends, industry professionals are proactively adapting their business strategies.’

February 3, 2023

Steve Smith

PHCPPros talks with Tricia Zach from the NKBA about residential bath trends for 2023.

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Prefab Expertise at J. F. Ahern

Consolidated operations and behind-the-scenes technology and engineering help multitrade contractor turn customers’ concepts into finished projects.

February 3, 2023

Steve Smith

Consolidated operations and behind-the-scenes technology and engineering at A.F Ahern Co. help mechanical contractor turn customers’ concepts into finished projects.

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Intellihot Hits the Road with Mobile Training Vehicle

Forty-foot long rig includes a functioning commercial tankless water heater, plus six other units for hands-on training.

January 6, 2023

Steve Smith

Forty-foot long rig from Intellihot, which manufactures commercial tankless water heaters, includes a functioning commercial tankless water heater, plus six other units for more hands-on training.

Plumbers Giving Back

Walker Plumbing, Heating & Air’s Big Holiday Giveaway

Utah contractor provides two homeowners with $20,000 (and probably more) in home services work.

January 6, 2023

Steve Smith

Plumbing and HVAC contractors provides two local residents with $20,000 (and probably more) in home services work.

Business

SMACNA Campaign ‘Ignites’ Sheet Metal Career Opportunities

Two-year-old campaign drives 8 million engagements a year through social media marketing.

December 5, 2022

Steve Smith

Ignite Your Career, a campaign started by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association two years ago, promotes career opportunities in the skilled trades to attract the next generation of talent.

Hydronics

PHCPPros’ Trip to Caleffi’s Italian Operations

We know a lot about the company’s Milwaukee work, but a trip to Italy showed us its expertise from manufacturing to logistics.

December 5, 2022

Steve Smith

Caleffi S.p.A. global headquarters invites PHC News to take a firsthand look at its Italian manufacturing operations and better understand its Made In Caleffi approach to manufacturing and shipping plumbing and heating products installed by American contractors.

Plumbing

PHCPPros CONNECT in Charlotte

Plumbing and heating community gathers to view exhibits, hear the latest in seminars and honor the best of the current and next generations.

December 5, 2022

Steve Smith

Plumbing and heating community gather at PHCCONNECT2022 in Charlotte to view exhibits, hear the latest in seminars and honor the best of the current and next generations.

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Contractor of The Year: TDIndustries

Mechanical contractor and facilities service provider focuses on long-lasting value and growth for construction projects and staff.

December 5, 2022

Steve Smith

TDIndustries, Dallas-based mechanical contractor and facilities service provider, focuses on long-lasting value and growth for construction projects and staff.

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Q&A with Randy Waldron, Vice President, Sales and Marketing; and Robyn Brookhart, President and CEO, Liberty Pumps

New material handling center will provide much-needed space for storage, feature more efficient means of tracking and moving material and free up additional room for manufacturing.

November 4, 2022

Steve Smith

PHC News and PHCCPros interviews two executives from Liberty Pumps to discuss the company’s latest expansion as well as other recent company developments.