HVAC https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

A. O. Smith announced Carrie L. Anderson as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, succeeding Charles T. Lauber, who will retire after more than 26 years with the company.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470-a-o-smith-announces-retirement-of-charles-t-lauber-and-appointment-of-carrie-l-anderson-as-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.jpg From Service to Skilled Trades: America’s Most Overlooked Workforce Pipeline With their technical training, discipline and hands-on experience, veterans are uniquely positioned to meet labor shortage demands while finding a meaningful career in the trades. 


]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23469 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:28:37 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23469-from-service-to-skilled-trades-americas-most-overlooked-workforce-pipeline From Service to Skilled Trades- America’s Mos Overlooked Workforce Pipeline.jpg PHCC-ASA 2026 Joint Legislative Conference Brings Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill PHCC-ASA bring contractors, distributors and industry leaders to Washington, D.C., calling for action on workforce development, energy policy and regulatory certainty during their 2026 joint legislative conference.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23465 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23465-phcc-asa-2026-joint-legislative-conference-brings-industry-priorities-to-capitol-hill PHCC-ASA 2026 Joint Legislative Conference Brings Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill.jpg Trane Opens New Sales and Distribution Office in Fort Smith, Arkansas The facility is expected to support up to 10 employees and will play an important role in delivering HVAC products, services and solutions across the market.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23459 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23459-trane-opens-new-sales-and-distribution-office-in-fort-smith-arkansas Trane Opens New Sales and Distribution Office in Fort Smith, Arkansas.jpg Marley Engineered Products Names Goodyear HVAC Sales Recipient of 2026 Jim Herring Memorial Silver Fox Award The award recognizes Goodyear HVAC Sales for its work on Landmark Center Phase 3, a prominent office and laboratory building in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23457 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23457-marley-engineered-products-names-goodyear-hvac-sales-recipient-of-2026-jim-herring-memorial-silver-fox-award Marley Engineered Products Names Goodyear HVAC Sales Recipient of 2026 Jim Herring Memorial Silver Fox Award.jpg Rheem and Ruud Launch New Multi-Trade Pro Partner Loyalty Program for Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Professionals The enhanced first-of-its-kind program offers exclusive incentives, advanced training, marketing support and digital tools to power contractor business growth.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23455 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23455-rheem-and-ruud-launch-new-multi-trade-pro-partner-loyalty-program-for-heating-cooling-and-plumbing-professionals Rheem and Ruud Launch New Multi-Trade Pro Partner Loyalty Program for Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Professionals.jpg F.W. Webb Company Opens New Queensbury, New York, Store and Warehouse The new Queensbury facility introduces multiple enhancements designed to improve product availability, convenience, and technical support across a range of applications.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23454 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23454-fw-webb-company-opens-new-queensbury-new-york-store-and-warehouse F.W. Webb Company Opens New Queensbury, New York, Store and Warehouse.jpg Milwaukee Tool Expands Safety Training Focus to Include Mental Health During 2026 Construction Safety Week During Construction Safety Week (May 4–8, 2026), Milwaukee Tool expanded its safety training focus to include mental health; introducing a new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23451 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23451-milwaukee-tool-expands-safety-training-focus-to-include-mental-health-during-2026-construction-safety-week Milwaukee Tool Expands Safety Training Focus to Include Mental Health During 2026 Construction Safety Week.jpg HARDI and PHCC File Amicus Brief Supporting EPA AIM Act Allocation Rule

HARDI and PHCC urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold EPA refrigerant allocation rules, warning changes could disrupt the HVACR refrigerant transition.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23448 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23448-hardi-and-phcc-file-amicus-brief-supporting-epa-aim-act-allocation-rule HARDI and PHCC File Amicus Brief Supporting EPA AIM Act Allocation Rule .jpg Trane and Valent Announce Exclusive Supply Agreement U.S. and Canada The agreement expands access to dedicated outdoor air systems, value-added rooftop units, and energy recovery solutions across the U.S. and Canada.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23445 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:44:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23445-trane-and-valent-announce-exclusive-supply-agreement-us-and-canada Trane and Valent Announce Exclusive Supply Agreement U.S. and Canada.jpg Synergy Solution Group Hosts 2026 Field Supervisors Forum in Philadelphia The event brought together leaders from commercial HVAC and mechanical contracting companies to focus on leadership development, communication, and real-world challenges in the field.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23443 Wed, 13 May 2026 16:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23443-synergy-solution-group-hosts-2026-field-supervisors-forum-in-philadelphia Synergy Solution Group Hosts 2026 Field Supervisors Forum in Philadelphia.jpg HARDI Foundation Releases Second Edition of HVACR Market Study Book The updated edition of “Myths & Misperceptions” explores how HVACR customers choose suppliers and how distributors can adapt to evolving market conditions.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23439 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23439-hardi-foundation-releases-second-edition-of-hvacr-market-study-book HARDI Foundation Releases Second Edition of HVACR Market Study Book .jpg Registration Open for AIM/R 54th Annual Conference The annual conference will feature educational sessions, networking opportunities, roundtables, and discussions on AI, succession planning, and industry trends.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23437 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23437-registration-open-for-aim-r-54th-annual-conference Registration Open for AIM-R 54th Annual Conference.jpg PHCC and Bernzomatic Align to Deliver More Value to Contractors and Strengthen Future Workforce

PHCC and Bernzomatic are partnering to support plumbing and HVAC professionals through workforce development efforts, including 50 new scholarships for students entering the skilled trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23436 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23436-phcc-and-bernzomatic-align-to-deliver-more-value-to-contractors-and-strengthen-future-workforce PHCC and Bernzomatic Align to Deliver More Value to Contractors and Strengthen Future Workforce.jpg HARDI Survey Finds New York Homeowners Concerned About HVAC Regulations The survey found most New York homeowners believe the state should slow or adjust HVAC regulations if they increase costs for consumers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23434 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23434-hardi-survey-finds-new-york-homeowners-concerned-about-hvac-regulations HARDI Survey Finds New York Homeowners Concerned About HVAC Regulations.webp Fluid Plumbing, Electrical & Air Conditioning Launches New Brand The updated brand brings together plumbing, electrical and air conditioning services under one clear identity. 


]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23433 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:09:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23433-fluid-plumbing-electrical-and-air-conditioning-launches-new-brand Fluid Plumbing, Electrical & Air Conditioning Launches New Brand .jpg AIM/R Reimagines On Tap Educational Series The updated format delivers short, on-demand video content focused on best practices, association updates, and industry insights for rep agents.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23430 Mon, 11 May 2026 15:13:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23430-aim-r-reimagines-on-tap-educational-series AIM-R Reimagines On Tap Educational Series 1.jpg Rheem Supports Affordable Homeownership for 24 Atlanta Families Rheem provides home heating, cooling and water heating systems along with company volunteers for the 2026 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23428 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23428-rheem-supports-affordable-homeownership-for-24-atlanta-families Rheem Supports Affordable Homeownership for 24 Atlanta Families.jpg Winsupply Opens New HVAC Local Company in Growing Market The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of Winsupply of North Wilmington.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23427 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23427-winsupply-opens-new-hvac-local-company-in-growing-market Winsupply Opens New HVAC Local Company in Growing Market.jpg Field Leaders Learn How Servant Leadership Makes Their Crews Unstoppable at PHCC Foremen Workshop Twenty-four field leaders from across the country gathered for the intensive two-day program, which challenged them to rethink the very nature of their role on the job.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23421 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23421-field-leaders-learn-how-servant-leadership-makes-their-crews-unstoppable-at-phcc-foremen-workshop Field Leaders Learn How Servant Leadership Makes Their Crews Unstoppable at PHCC Foremen Workshop.jpg Bannister Plumbing & Air Expands to Meet Growing East Texas Demand for Trusted Home Services The highly-rated local provider strengthens plumbing and HVAC offerings in Tyler and Jacksonville, delivering full-service home solutions ahead of 20-year milestone.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23420 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23420-bannister-plumbing-and-air-expands-to-meet-growing-east-texas-demand-for-trusted-home-services Bannister Plumbing & Air Expands to Meet Growing East Texas Demand for Trusted Home Services.jpg United Association Local 525 JATC Earns National HVACR Program Accreditation Serving Southern Nevada since 1938, United Association Local 525 has played a vital role in developing highly trained professionals in the trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23419 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23419-united-association-local-525-jatc-earns-national-hvacr-program-accreditation United Association Local 525 JATC Earns National HVACR Program Accreditation.jpg New York Appellate Court Halts Refrigerant Ban Amid Public Concern Over Food Supply Impacts A new statewide survey commissioned by HARDI found concerns the regulations could increase grocery prices, disrupt refrigeration repairs and strain food supply operations statewide.



]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23417 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23417-new-york-appellate-court-halts-refrigerant-ban-amid-public-concern-over-food-supply-impacts New York Appellate Court Halts Refrigerant Ban Amid Public Concern Over Food Supply Impacts.webp APR Supply Co. Launches New Brand Identity APR Supply Co. has launched a refreshed brand identity, including an updated logo and a new tagline: In Your Corner. Always.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23416 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23416-apr-supply-co-launches-new-brand-identity-introduces-in-your-corner-always-tagline APR Supply Co. Launches New Brand Identity.jpg ACCA President and CEO Inspires Next Generation of Tradespeople in Recognition of National Skilled Trades Day ACCA President and CEO Barton James marked National Skilled Trades Day by stepping into the classroom to share with children just how important the skilled trades are.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23414 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23414-acca-president-and-ceo-inspires-next-generation-of-tradespeople-in-recognition-of-national-skilled-trades-day ACCA President and CEO Inspires Next Generation of Tradespeople in Recognition of National Skilled Trades Day.jpg Explore The Trades and Ferguson Grow Skilled Trades Education With New Grants to 18 Schools The 2026 Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson equipment grant recipients were announced May 6 in celebration of National Skilled Trades Day.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23413 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:49:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23413-explore-the-trades-and-ferguson-grow-skilled-trades-education-with-new-grants-to-18-schools Explore The Trades and Ferguson Grow Skilled Trades Education With New Grants to 18 Schools.jpg Ferguson Working Toward a Goal of Connecting 50,000 Young People to Skilled Trades by 2030 That goal is closely connected to another long-term need: the ability to build and maintain the homes and infrastructure communities rely on.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23409 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23409-ferguson-working-toward-a-goal-of-connecting-50-000-young-people-to-skilled-trades-by-2030 Ferguson Working Toward a Goal of Connecting 50,000 Young People to Skilled Trades by 2030.jpg HARDI Distributors Report 10.4% Revenue Increase in March The annual sales growth for the 12 months through March 2026 is an increase of 3.3%.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23408 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23408-hardi-distributors-report-104-revenue-increase-in-march HARDI Distributors Report 10.4% Revenue Increase in March.webp Wolseley Canada Donates $30,000 Towards Skilled Trades Education Wolseley Canada is proud to announce an investment in skilled trades education in Ontario and Quebec.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23406 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23406-wolseley-canada-donates-30-000-towards-skilled-trades-education Wolseley Canada Donates $30,000 Towards Skilled Trades Education.webp J&K Sales Announces Acquisition of Harmon & Company Effective J&K Sales has announced the acquisition of Harmon & Company, effective May 4, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23404 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23404-j-and-k-sales-announces-acquisition-of-harmon-and-company-effective J&K Sales Announces Acquisition of Harmon & Company Effective .jpg