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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

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.

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A.O. Smith: From Baby Buggies To Water Technology

After a century and a half, the international company continues to have an impact where ever water flows.

October 2, 2024

Steve Smith

A.O. Smith celebrates 150 years of water technology, including water heaters, water treatment and hydronic heating.

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Evin Jarrett Teaches Skilled Trades at Philadelphia Elementary School

Former contractor teaches the basics to students in 4th through 8th grades.

October 2, 2024

Steve Smith

Evin Jarrett, former contractor, teaches skilled trades basics to students in 4th to 8th grades at Philadelphia’s only such CTE program.

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Watts Celebrates 150 Years of Innovation

Company recognizes its past and plans for its future.

October 2, 2024

Steve Smith

Watts celebrates 150 years of innovation at festivities at North Andover, Massachusetts headquarters.

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A Tour of Intellihot’s Factory

Manufacturer makes plans to expand production following purchase of building.

September 2, 2024

Steve Smith

We’d been to Intellihot’s corporate office in the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills a couple of times. Once to take a look at its 40-foot-long mobile training vehicle and another time to take apart the Legionator.

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PHCC CONNECT 2024 Heads to Alabama

This year’s annual conference and trade show for industry professionals features a new format.

September 2, 2024

Steve Smith

The PHCC CONNECT 2024 will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct.7-10, at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, with a slightly different schedule than past events.

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Q&A with Courtney Fretz Obregon, Vice President, North America, Wavin

“We say that ‘we see water differently’ as we bring our global experience to address resiliency challenges related to increased rainfalls, heat stresses and water shortages.”

September 2, 2024

Steve Smith

Wavin has more than 12,000 employees across 66 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries as a leading supplier and manufacturer of smart water management solutions, water reuse systems, plastic pipes and fittings for plumbing, waste and sewer systems, roof drainage, stormwater management, and underfloor heating.

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Tyler Arndt’s Showhouse

Not content with just having a booth at a home show, contractor turns his own house into a display.

September 2, 2024

Steve Smith

Not content with just having a booth at a home show, plumbing and radiant heating contractor Tyler Arndt, Arndt & Son Plumbing, turns his own house into a display.