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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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Auer Steel Supports the Next Generation

Wholesaler leads the way with outreach program and new training center for the skilled trades.
March 7, 2023
Steve Smith

Auer Steel & Heating Supply Co. Inc. leads the way with high school and trade school outreach programs and a new training center for the skilled trades.


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Q&A with Mark Chaffee, Vice President, Governmental Affairs and Commercial & Industrial Product Management, Taco Comfort Solutions

New efficiency standards went into effect for HVAC equipment on Jan. 1. But there may be government mandates in store for hydronic and plumbing products in the near future.
March 6, 2023
Steve Smith
Taco’s Mark Chaffee discusses what efficiency standards may be in store for the hydronics and plumbing industry.


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Residential Bath Trends for 2023

‘As a result of current trends, industry professionals are proactively adapting their business strategies.’
February 3, 2023
Steve Smith
PHCPPros talks with Tricia Zach from the NKBA about residential bath trends for 2023.


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Prefab Expertise at J. F. Ahern

Consolidated operations and behind-the-scenes technology and engineering help multitrade contractor turn customers’ concepts into finished projects.
February 3, 2023
Steve Smith

Consolidated operations and behind-the-scenes technology and engineering at A.F Ahern Co. help mechanical contractor turn customers’ concepts into finished projects.


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Intellihot Hits the Road with Mobile Training Vehicle

Forty-foot long rig includes a functioning commercial tankless water heater, plus six other units for hands-on training.
January 6, 2023
Steve Smith

Forty-foot long rig from Intellihot, which manufactures commercial tankless water heaters, includes a functioning commercial tankless water heater, plus six other units for more hands-on training.


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Plumbers Giving Back

Walker Plumbing, Heating & Air’s Big Holiday Giveaway

Utah contractor provides two homeowners with $20,000 (and probably more) in home services work.
January 6, 2023
Steve Smith

Plumbing and HVAC contractors provides two local residents with $20,000 (and probably more) in home services work.


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Business

SMACNA Campaign ‘Ignites’ Sheet Metal Career Opportunities

Two-year-old campaign drives 8 million engagements a year through social media marketing.
December 5, 2022
Steve Smith

Ignite Your Career, a campaign started by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association two years ago,  promotes career opportunities in the skilled trades to attract the next generation of talent.


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Hydronics

PHCPPros’ Trip to Caleffi’s Italian Operations

We know a lot about the company’s Milwaukee work, but a trip to Italy showed us its expertise from manufacturing to logistics.
December 5, 2022
Steve Smith

Caleffi S.p.A. global headquarters invites PHC News to take a firsthand look at its Italian manufacturing operations and better understand its Made In Caleffi approach to manufacturing and shipping plumbing and heating products installed by American contractors.


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Plumbing

PHCPPros CONNECT in Charlotte

Plumbing and heating community gathers to view exhibits, hear the latest in seminars and honor the best of the current and next generations.
December 5, 2022
Steve Smith
Plumbing and heating community gather at PHCCONNECT2022 in Charlotte to view exhibits, hear the latest in seminars and honor the best of the current and next generations.


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Contractor of The Year: TDIndustries

Mechanical contractor and facilities service provider focuses on long-lasting value and growth for construction projects and staff.
December 5, 2022
Steve Smith

TDIndustries, Dallas-based mechanical contractor and facilities service provider, focuses on long-lasting value and growth for construction projects and staff.


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