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Steve Smith

Steve Smith

Steve Smith served as the editorial director of Plumbing Engineer in the 1990s, and brings 20 years of experience covering the plumbing, piping and radiant heating markets. From 1996 to 2009, Smith helped grow two industry magazines’ monthly editorial content, including adding seven supplemental publications. He has traveled throughout the U.S., and abroad to Japan, China and Europe to meet with industry leaders and represent various magazines. He can be reached at 847-564-1127 or [email protected].

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Tyler Arndt Takes On the World

Youngest Wisconsin PHCC president’s accolades include scholarships, national apprentice winner and apprentice contest winner and on to apprentice contest judge.
June 1, 2020
Steve Smith
Tyler Arndt has racked up quite a list of accomplishments for a guy who was just about to turn 27 when we stopped by Arndt & Son Plumbing, Brooklyn, Wisconsin, last month. 
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Quick Thinking at Haws Produces New Hand Washing Station

‘Is there anyway we could Reece’s Peanut Butter Cup this?’
June 1, 2020
Steve Smith
Was that a keg party we stumbled upon recently on a Haws LinkedIn post?
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Contractors Lead the Way During COVID-19

Deemed ‘essential workers,’ plumbing and heating professionals also show just how essential they are helping their communities.
June 1, 2020
Steve Smith
After the COVID-19 pandemic’s shelter-in-place orders went out across the country, contractors stepped up and led the way delivering … groceries … prescriptions … pizza … and, yes, even flowers. 
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Eliminating Cell Phone Distractions with Technology

Texting while driving might as well be the new DUI.
May 5, 2020
Steve Smith
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America’s Oldest Family Owned PHCPPros

From a company that helped found what is today’s PHCC Texas to a tinsmith who got his start in Butchertown. Also, a 131-year-old company we almost gave up tracking down.
May 5, 2020
Steve Smith
We continue our series of the 10 oldest PHCP companies still in family hands. Here’s a look at our top two, plus an honorable mention for another that goes back almost two and a half centuries.
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Winsupply Holds Strategic Planning Meeting and Vendor Showcase

Locally owned entrepreneurs get together every other year to celebrate wholesaler’s ‘Spirit of Opportunity.’
May 4, 2020
Steve Smith
More than 1,800 Winsupply owners and staff gathered for the wholesaler’s bi-annual Strategic Planning Meeting and Vendor Showcase, March 9-11, at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville.
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Protecting the Septic Seal

Using a liquid trap primer can eliminate noxious septic odors.
March 31, 2020
Steve Smith
Using a liquid trap primer can eliminate noxious septic odors.
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America’s Oldest Family Owned PHCPPros

From a tiny storefront to mechanical giant, and another that practically built its hometown.
March 31, 2020
Steve Smith
The 10 oldest plumbing, heating, cooling and piping contractors that are still owned by the same family.
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Hot Rod Rohr Earns Carlson-Holohan Award for Excellence

Radiant educator joins an elite group, becoming the eighth to receive the notable award.
March 31, 2020
Steve Smith
Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr, well-known for his Caleffi North America seminars and regular columns in PHC News, was presented with the 2020-2022 Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence last February at a Radiant Professionals Alliance event held in conjunction with the AHR Expo in Orlando.
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Resideo Launches Integrated Home Automation App

Honeywell spinoff looks to unify smart home market with one platform that controls HVAC, water, air quality and security.
February 5, 2020
Steve Smith
Last December, about a thousand home professionals gathered in Austin, Texas for the launch of the Resideo Home app, one whole-home monitor to control HVAC, water, air quality and security.
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