From forklift driver to national president, Jason Pritchard’s journey proves that with grit, vision, and a love for the trades, you can build a business that empowers others — and lead an entire industry into the future.

From aviation to plumbing, Marki Huston is leading Viega North America into a bold new era—focused on innovation, press technology, and sustainable growth while preserving a strong, people-first culture.

More than just bricks and boilers, A. O. Smith’s new Product Development Center is a bold leap toward the future—where collaboration, sustainability, and innovation come together to shape the next generation of high-efficiency water heating solutions.

From flashlight-holding kids to third-generation leaders, the Head family’s story is more than plumbing — it’s a legacy of resilience, representation, and redefining what it means to build a business that serves, inspires, and lasts.

Now in its second year, SupplyHouse’s Track to the Trades Scholarship program is expanding its $50,000 commitment to support both trade students and schools, spotlighting the growing importance of skilled trades through financial aid, community partnerships, and a deep respect for the industry's future.

Bring Back the Trades hosts a series of interactive Skills Expos and awards scholarships to reshape the perception of the trades within the educational system and highlight the immense value of these careers.

Faced with a critical labor shortage, Air Tech Heating and its longtime wholesaler Auer Steel are proving that hands-on mentorship, local partnerships, and investment in high school trade programs can spark a powerful pipeline of the next generation of HVAC professionals.

Celebrating 95 years, General Pipe Cleaners remains a family-led innovator in American-made drain-cleaning technology, from the iconic Flexicore cable to cutting-edge inspection systems.

James P. Jalbert’s first day at Watts Water Technologies’ Webster Valve plant in Franklin, New Hampshire, was Feb. 22, 1965, and he still hasn’t said when his last day will be.

Hydronics manufacturers are focused on decarbonization and the evolving role of boilers, heat pumps, and hybrids—but uncertainty around federal and local regulations has left many cautious. While some are forging ahead with high-efficiency products, others are waiting for clearer rules before making bold moves.