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Building Awareness of Safe Driving Habits

Federated Insurance DriveSAFE program cuts down on all-too common driving hazards for traveling techs at Bob Frame Plumbing.

March 3, 2025

Steve Smith

David P. Frame, CEO of Bob Frame Plumbing Services Inc., a four-generation-old contractor in South Bend, Indiana, has always done as much as he can to keep his techs safe on the job.

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Watts Launches Nexa

Water management solution for commercial buildings offers real-time monitoring, alerts and insights.

March 3, 2025

Steve Smith

Last August when we attended Watts Water Technologies’ 150th birthday, the company unveiled Nexa, its latest product that at the time was so new, Watts didn’t even have a press release to hand out.

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NIBCO Opens Museum

Named after Rex Martin, chairman emeritus, interactive museum offers a treasure trove of milestones and mementos.

January 6, 2025

Steve Smith

Named after the chairman emeritus of NIBCO, the Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum offers a treasure trove of milestones and mementos to celebrate 120 years of history for the company.

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Insurance Rates and Leaking Water Heaters

One Hawaii contractor works to promote the WAGS valve to stay ahead of insurance nightmares for property and homeowners.

January 6, 2025

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Contractor of the Year: Peterman Brothers

The Peterman Way puts the focus on employee empowerment knowing it leads to customer satisfaction.

December 5, 2024

Steve Smith

The Peterman Way puts the focus on employee empowerment knowing it leads to customer satisfaction.

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Q&A With Julian Scadden, President and CEO, Nexstar Network

‘I learned a lot from working at that Nexstar business about the type of leader I wanted to be.’

December 2, 2024

Steve Smith

Julian Scadden, President and CEO Nexstar Network, discusses how he came to lead the PHC and electrical residential contractor member organization.

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AERCO Marks 75 Years of Engineering Innovation

Founder Henry Angelery revolutionized water heaters, boilers and set energy efficiency benchmarks for the entire industry.

November 1, 2024

Steve Smith

AERCO founder Henry Angelery revolutionized water heaters and boilers and set energy efficiency benchmarks for the entire industry.

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Show Us Your Truck 2024

We ask. Our readers (always) deliver. Take a look at this year’s collection of service vehicle pics.

October 2, 2024

Steve Smith

Once again, PHC News readers shared pictures of their service vehicles that get them to and from plumbing and heating service calls, advertising and marketing their companies along the way.