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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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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
Steve Smith
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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.


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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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