Featured Stories Used to mark a story as featured on the site https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Danforth Recognized for Outstanding Support of Special Olympics New York Representatives from Special Olympics New York visited Danforth’s Western New York headquarters to present the trophy. Representatives from Special Olympics New York visited Danforth’s Western New York headquarters to present the trophy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23571 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23571-danforth-recognized-for-outstanding-support-of-special-olympics-new-york Danforth Recognized for Outstanding Support of Special Olympics New York.jpg Housecall Pro Announces 2026 Trade Academy Scholarship Recipients The announcement comes as interest in skilled trades careers continues to rise among younger generations. The announcement comes as interest in skilled trades careers continues to rise among younger generations.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23570 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23570-housecall-pro-announces-2026-trade-academy-scholarship-recipients Housecall Pro Announces 2026 Trade Academy Scholarship Recipients.webp KCC Companies Accelerates Direct-to-Market Growth, Opens Channel Partner Conversations Across North America Employee-owned Kentucky manufacturer reports rising demand across its commercial outdoor air systems, roof curbs, and HVAC infrastructure following campus expansion and thermal energy storage investment. Employee-owned Kentucky manufacturer reports rising demand across its commercial outdoor air systems, roof curbs, and HVAC infrastructure following campus expansion and thermal energy storage investment.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23566 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23566-kcc-companies-accelerates-direct-to-market-growth-opens-channel-partner-conversations-across-north-america KCC Companies Accelerates Direct-to-Market Growth, Opens Channel Partner Conversations Across North America.jpg KCC Companies Accelerates Direct-to-Market Growth, Opens Channel Partner Conversations Across North America.jpg Watts Appoints Rich Gardner to Senior Product Manager Role Watts has announced the appointment of Rich Gardner as senior product manager for shutoff valves, connections, and plumbing specialties for the Americas. Watts has announced the appointment of Rich Gardner as senior product manager for shutoff valves, connections, and plumbing specialties for the Americas.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23569 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:21:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23569-watts-appoints-rich-gardner-to-senior-product-manager-role Watts Appoints Rich Gardner to Senior Product Manager Role.jpg Q-PAC to Launch Q-PAC Pro Network in 2026 The Q-PAC Pro network will feature two distinct technical tracks, allowing professionals to participate based on their core capabilities and business model. The Q-PAC Pro network will feature two distinct technical tracks, allowing professionals to participate based on their core capabilities and business model.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23567 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23567-q-pac-to-launch-q-pac-pro-network-in-2026 Q-PAC to Launch Q-PAC Pro Network in 2026.jpg Franklin Electric Launches Pioneer Pump Expert Services Network The Expert Services Network combines factory-certified technicians, 24/7 support, OEM-grade replacement parts and field expertise into a single nationwide service resource. The Expert Services Network combines factory-certified technicians, 24/7 support, OEM-grade replacement parts and field expertise into a single nationwide service resource. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23564 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23564-franklin-electric-launches-pioneer-pump-expert-services-network Franklin Electric Launches Pioneer Pump Expert Services Network.jpg GENERAL HVAC Solutions America Supports Airzone Aidoo Pro Smart Thermostat Integration GENERAL HVAC Solutions America now supports the Airzone Aidoo Pro integration for Fujitsu AIRSTAGE systems. GENERAL HVAC Solutions America now supports the Airzone Aidoo Pro integration for Fujitsu AIRSTAGE systems.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23563 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23563-general-hvac-solutions-america-supports-airzone-aidoo-pro-smart-thermostat-integration GENERAL HVAC Solutions America Supports Airzone Aidoo Pro Smart Thermostat Integration.jpg Telgian Fire Safety Announces Executive Promotion for David Jensen Jensen has been promoted from vice president of business development to senior vice president of sales. Jensen has been promoted from vice president of business development to senior vice president of sales.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23561 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23561-telgian-fire-safety-announces-executive-promotion-for-david-jensen Telgian Fire Safety Announces Executive Promotion for David Jensen.jpg SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for 2026 Annual Conference & Expo Registration is open for the 2026 SFPE Annual Conference & Expo, featuring technical presentations, industry awards, networking, and a three-day expo for fire protection professionals. Registration is open for the 2026 SFPE Annual Conference & Expo, featuring technical presentations, industry awards, networking, and a three-day expo for fire protection professionals.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23560 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23560-sfpe-announces-program-and-speakers-for-2026-annual-conference-and-expo SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for 2026 Annual Conference & Expo .jpg HARDI Applauds Trump Administration Action to Reduce Tariff Pressure on Residential HVAC Equipment The proclamation recognizes that recent changes to Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper created significant cost concerns for HVACR equipment across the country. The proclamation recognizes that recent changes to Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper created significant cost concerns for HVACR equipment across the country.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23559 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23559-hardi-opposes-epa-changes-to-technology-transitions-rule-as-costly-mistake-for-hvacr-industry HARDI Opposes EPA Changes to Technology Transitions Rule as Costly Mistake for HVACR Industry.jpg 76 Students Selected for SkillCat’s First-of-Its-Kind HVAC JobReady Program in Partnership With EGIA A new 13-week program is giving students free training, hands-on experience, free tools, and guaranteed job interviews, creating one of the fastest pathways into the HVAC workforce. A new 13-week program is giving students free training, hands-on experience, free tools, and guaranteed job interviews, creating one of the fastest pathways into the HVAC workforce.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23558 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23558-76-students-selected-for-skillcats-first-of-its-kind-hvac-jobready-program-in-partnership-with-egia 76 Students Selected for SkillCat’s First-of-Its-Kind HVAC JobReady Program in Partnership With EGIA.jpg HARDI Distributors Report 4.5% Revenue Increase in April The annual sales growth for the 12 months through April 2026 is an increase of 2.8%. The annual sales growth for the 12 months through April 2026 is an increase of 2.8%.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23557 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:52:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23557-hardi-distributors-report-45-revenue-increase-in-april HARDI.jpg Bradford White Sparks Interest in Skilled Trades With New Children's Book Bradford White announces the launch of "No Hot Water!? Plumber Paige to The Rescue!," a children's book written by Paige Knowles and illustrated by Rhiannon Duch. Bradford White  announces the launch of "No Hot Water!? Plumber Paige to The Rescue!," a children's book written by Paige Knowles and illustrated by Rhiannon Duch.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23556 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23556-bradford-white-sparks-interest-in-skilled-trades-with-new-childrens-book Bradford White Sparks Interest in Skilled Trades With New Children's Book .jpg Distro Launches Redesigned Platform Website Distro’s redesigned website highlights its AI-powered sales platform, featuring AI quoting, order entry, ERP integrations, and automation tools for distributors. Distro’s redesigned website highlights its AI-powered sales platform, featuring AI quoting, order entry, ERP integrations, and automation tools for distributors.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23555 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23555-distro-launches-redesigned-platform-website Distro Launches Redesigned Platform Website.jpg Watsco Completes Acquisition of Jackson Supply Company Watsco has announced the closing of its acquisition of Jackson Supply Company. Watsco has announced the closing of its acquisition of Jackson Supply Company.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23554 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:22:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23554-watsco-completes-acquisition-of-jackson-supply-company Watsco Completes Acquisition of Jackson Supply Company.webp MCAA WiMI Initiative Featured in NAWIC Magazine MCAA’s Women in the Mechanical Industry initiative is gaining national recognition for its efforts to advance women in the trades through mentorship, leadership development and professional networking. MCAA’s Women in the Mechanical Industry initiative is gaining national recognition for its efforts to advance women in the trades through mentorship, leadership development and professional networking.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23553 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23553-mcaa-wimi-initiative-featured-in-nawic-magazine MCAA WiMI Initiative Featured in NAWIC Magazine.jpg Harris Expands Into Colorado Through Multiple Strategic Acquisitions The move establishes a strong operating base for Harris in Colorado and significantly broadens the company’s presence across the Mountain West. The move establishes a strong operating base for Harris in Colorado and significantly broadens the company’s presence across the Mountain West.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23552 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23552-harris-expands-into-colorado-through-multiple-strategic-acquisitions Harris Expands Into Colorado Through Multiple Strategic Acquisitions.jpg New USGBC Interactive Map Spotlights LEED- and TRUE-Certified Stadiums for Summertime Sports From baseball to international football, high-performing stadiums are demonstrating measurable stewardship — and helping raise sustainability standards. From baseball to international football, high-performing stadiums are demonstrating measurable stewardship — and helping raise sustainability standards.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23551 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23551-new-usgbc-interactive-map-spotlights-leed-and-true-certified-stadiums-for-summertime-sports New USGBC Interactive Map Spotlights LEED- and TRUE-Certified Stadiums for Summertime Sports.jpg The Granite Group Enters New York and Expands Footprint With Two Acquisitions and New Branch These milestones mark the company’s entry into New York and further strengthen its footprint across Maine. These milestones mark the company’s entry into New York and further strengthen its footprint across Maine.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23550 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23550-the-granite-group-enters-new-york-and-expands-footprint-with-two-acquisitions-and-new-branch The Granite Group Enters New York and Expands Footprint With.jpg Trimble Launches Everywhere You Turn Road Trip Traveling in a custom-branded Airstream trailer that serves as a mobile studio, the tour will stop at construction projects, infrastructure landmarks, stadiums and high-profile sites and events. Traveling in a custom-branded Airstream trailer that serves as a mobile studio, the tour will stop at construction projects, infrastructure landmarks, stadiums and high-profile sites and events.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23548 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:21:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23548-trimble-launches-everywhere-you-turn-road-trip Trimble Launches Everywhere You Turn Road Trip.jpg Uponor Honors Local Tradespeople at Target Field With Thank a Tradesperson Day Uponor and the Minnesota Twins will honor plumbers, contractors, builders and emerging tradespeople during Thank a Tradesperson Day at Target Field on June 24. Uponor and the Minnesota Twins will honor plumbers, contractors, builders and emerging tradespeople during Thank a Tradesperson Day at Target Field on June 24.


]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23547 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23547-uponor-honors-local-tradespeople-at-target-field-with-thank-a-tradesperson-day Uponor Honors Local Tradespeople at Target Field With Thank a Tradesperson Day.jpg Samsung Expands SmartThings Pro Samsung expands SmartThings Pro with AI-driven predictive maintenance and advanced automation logic for HVAC professionals. Samsung expands SmartThings Pro with AI-driven predictive maintenance and advanced automation logic for HVAC professionals.

 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23545 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:06:54 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23545-samsung-expands-smartthings-pro Samsung Expands SmartThings Pro.jpg SFA Saniflo USA Continues Partnership With Hope Vibes Founded in 2020, Hope Vibes works with SFA Saniflo to outfit its mobile shower and laundry center trucks that regularly serve the North Carolina homeless community. Founded in 2020, Hope Vibes works with SFA Saniflo to outfit its mobile shower and laundry center trucks that regularly serve the North Carolina homeless community.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23546 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:54:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23546-sfa-saniflo-usa-continues-partnership-with-hope-vibes SFA Saniflo USA Continues Partnership With Hope Vibes.jpg ENPRESS Group Corp. Acquires Johnson Filtration Products Inc. ENPRESS Group Corp. has acquired Johnson Filtration Products Inc., expanding its filtration portfolio and strengthening opportunities for distribution partners. ENPRESS Group Corp. has acquired Johnson Filtration Products Inc., expanding its filtration portfolio and strengthening opportunities for distribution partners.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23544 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:21:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23544-enpress-group-corp-acquires-johnson-filtration-products-inc ENPRESS Group Corp. Acquires Johnson Filtration Products Inc..jpg Congratulations to Jake Prout, Recipient of the Robert T. Armistead Memorial Scholarship Congratulations to Jake Prout on receiving one of the Robert T. Armistead Memorial Scholarships at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18. Congratulations to Jake Prout on receiving one of the Robert T. Armistead Memorial Scholarships at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23543 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23543-congratulations-to-jake-prout-recipient-of-the-robert-t-armistead-memorial-scholarship Congratulations to Jake Prout, Recipient of the Robert T. Armistead Memorial Scholarship.jpg J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year Awards Now Open for Applications and Nominations Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. CST on July 31, 2026. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. CST on July 31, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23542 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23542-j-j-keller-safety-professional-of-the-year-awards-now-open-for-applications-and-nominations J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year Awards Now Open for Applications & Nominations.jpg Why Plumbing Companies Need an AI Search Strategy And Why Digital PR Should Lead It Discover how AI search is reshaping how homeowners find contractors, and why digital PR must lead the strategy to build crucial online credibility and authority. Discover how AI search is reshaping how homeowners find contractors, and why digital PR must lead the strategy to build crucial online credibility and authority.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23534 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23534-why-plumbing-companies-need-an-ai-search-strategy-and-why-digital-pr-should-lead-it iStock-2221582522.jpg Scroll, Post, Engage, Promote, Hire Discover how mechanical contractor Cox Engineering uses creative social media marketing to bridge communication gaps, build trust, and successfully recruit the next generation of tradespeople. Discover how mechanical contractor Cox Engineering uses creative social media marketing to bridge communication gaps, build trust, and successfully recruit the next generation of tradespeople.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23532 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23532-scroll-post-engage-promote-hire Best Photos-7.jpg Avoiding Disaster When Using Closely Spaced Tees Have you looked long enough at a job to realize that despite how much pride was put into appearance, it wasn’t going to work well or at all? Have you looked long enough at a job to realize that despite how much pride was put into appearance, it wasn’t going to work well or at all?

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23527 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23527-avoiding-disaster-when-using-closely-spaced-tees iStock-2156942049.jpg New Construction Vs. Service Business Operational Costs Plumbing and HVAC contractors must analyze precise operational costs to separate new construction from service segments and maximize distinct profit centers.

Plumbing and HVAC contractors must analyze precise operational costs to separate new construction from service segments and maximize distinct profit centers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23525 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23525-new-construction-vs-service-business-operational-costs PHCN0626_increased profit.jpg