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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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Two Big Changes to Lead in Drinking Water

Two Big Changes to Lead in Drinking Water

October 24, 2019
Steve Smith

However, critics think allowable lead levels should be even lower and that the proposal gives utilities more time to replace lead lines.


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Chicago Sun-Times Profiles Cliff Bruckner and 130-Year-Old Chas. F. Bruckner and Son Plumbing

Chicago Sun-Times Profiles Cliff Bruckner and 130-Year-Old Chas. F. Bruckner and Son Plumbing

October 22, 2019
Steve Smith

The Plumbers Local 130 member is part of the fifth generation to work for Chas F. Bruckner and Son Plumbing.


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Prefabricated Hydronic Panels: The Key to Higher Quality and Profit

While no means a new concept, radiant pioneer John Abularrage believes that prefab is underutilized and offers a number of important benefits.
October 9, 2019
Steve Smith
The staff of Advanced Radiant Design, Stone Ridge, New York, has worked diligently through the years to bring near-perfection to the craft of hydronic panel prefabrication.
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Viega Highlights Expansion and New Training Center

Company plans for the future with new manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a second education site.
October 7, 2019
Steve Smith
Viega LLC took the trade media on a two-day, two-state tour last August to see the latest developments at its Kansas manufacturing facility and attend the opening of its new Colorado Seminar Center.
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UK Plumber’s $0 Invoice for Terminally-ill Woman Goes Viral

UK Plumber’s £0 Invoice for Terminally-ill Woman Goes Viral

September 27, 2019
Steve Smith

James Anderson receives £80,000 in donations to further help offer elderly and disabled customers free services.


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Burnham Holdings Celebrates Opening of HVAC Tech Center

Burnham Holdings Celebrates Opening of HVAC Tech Center

Boiler manufacturer donates heating equipment to expand Pennsylvania technical college’s HVAC program.
September 5, 2019
Steve Smith
Boiler manufacturer donates heating equipment to expand Pennsylvania technical college’s HVAC program.
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Show Us Your Trucks

No matter their specialty, our readers love their trucks.
September 5, 2019
Steve Smith
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Interview with Incoming PHCC President Jonathan Moyer

‘Get involved in trade groups such as PHCC. There is a wealth of knowledge in these groups to be shared. And you will also make some great friends.’
September 5, 2019
Steve Smith
An interview with Jonathan Moyer, 2019-2020 president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors National Association.
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Zurn Expands Connected Products

Zurn Connected Plumbing Products provides better maintenance based on real-time data.
September 5, 2019
Steve Smith
Instead of commercial end-users and contractors checking on their installed plumbing products, how about letting those products check in with them?
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A.O. Smith Opens New Tech Training Center

Company leverages its technical expertise through online training and traditional hands-on learning.
September 4, 2019
Steve Smith
A.O. Smith trained 80,000 contractors last year with most watching online, on-demand digital content.
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