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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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Q&A with Tina Gullickson, Chief Operating Officer, Caleffi North America

January 8, 2024
Steve Smith
‘Some people hear Caleffi, and they think of products or the brand itself. But when you really get into it … the message is very clear: this is a real family.’


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Watts Celebrates 150 Years

January 8, 2024
Steve Smith and John Vastyan

“It’s exciting to see the progress. It’s been exciting for me to see how people have grown and how I believe we’re making this world a better place.”


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Laars Marks 75 Years in Business

With a strong reputation for product innovation and customer support, Laars has evolved from the days of atmospheric boilers to electrified heat pumps.
December 19, 2023
Steve Smith

With a strong reputation for innovation and customer support, Laars Heating Systems has evolved from the days of atmospheric boilers to electrified heat pumps.


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Contractor of the Year: James Lindsey, Lindsey Brothers Inc.

Through faith and family (and plenty of both) ‘Mr. Lindsey’ never let the color of his skin or lack of education destroy his optimism or courage.
December 4, 2023
Steve Smith

Through faith and family (and plenty of both) James Lindsey, Lindsey Brothers Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., never let the color of his skin or lack of education destroy his optimism or courage.


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25 Years of Driving Profit and Growth

A conversation with BDR CEO Bruce Wiseman and President Kim Archer.
November 3, 2023
Steve Smith

As industry technology evolves and running a home services business becomes more complex, business owners and their teams must get the right training to foster growth and innovation. Business training/coaching provider celebrates its 25 years of helping industry entrepreneurs and their businesses thrive.


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2023 Water Heater Report: A Push Toward Greater Efficiency

Trending now in the water heater market: More environmentally-friendly products, motivated by decarbonization and electrification efforts in the industry.
November 3, 2023
Steve Smith

Regulations and trends on decarbonization and electrification dominated many of the answers we received for our 2023 Water Heater Report. “Electrification is surely gaining attention and momentum as efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emission and efforts in climate change takes 


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Show Us Your Truck

No matter the vehicle our readers never disappoint when we ask them to share information and pictures of their service vehicles.
October 12, 2023
Steve Smith
No matter the vehicle, PHC News readers never disappoint when we ask them to share information and pictures of their service vehicles.


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Applewood Donates $250,000 to Community Over the Years

Contractor has helped out various Colorado organizations ranging from quilters to animal shelters for 17 years.
October 11, 2023
Steve Smith
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric has helped out various Colorado organizations ranging from quilters to animal shelters for 17 years.


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Q&A with Tom Shell, Forensic Plumber

Contractor investigates 600 claims a year throughout the entire state of Florida.
October 2, 2023
Steve Smith

Contractor investigates 600 claims a year throughout the entire state of Florida.


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Building a Company Through Teamwork and the Next Generation

What began as a one-woman shop has grown to 18 employees with an eye toward educating new tradespeople.
September 14, 2023
Steve Smith
Jessie Cannizzaro, Milestone Plumbing, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, has built a thriving plumbing with teamwork while promoting the skilled trades to the next generation.


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