Used to mark a story as featured on the site https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Professionals from across the country gathered to learn, connect and strengthen the plumbing and HVACR industry at PHCC CONNECT 2026. Professionals from across the country gathered to learn, connect and strengthen the plumbing and HVACR industry at PHCC CONNECT 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24382 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:47:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24382-phcc-connect-2026-delivers-strong-industry-experience-in-milwaukee PHCC CONNECT 2026 Delivers Strong Industry Experience in Milwaukee.jpg Building on its pledge to donate 100,000 pairs of boots by 2030, the workwear brand is expanding its investment in the future of the trades in 2027. Building on its pledge to donate 100,000 pairs of boots by 2030, the workwear brand is expanding its investment in the future of the trades in 2027.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24381 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24381-brunt-commits-to-donating-1-million-worth-of-work-boots-to-trade-school-students-next-year Brunt Commits to Donating $1 Million Worth of Work Boots to Trade School Students Next Year.jpg John Vogt, a longtime wholesale distribution industry leader and former American Supply Association president, has died at age 87. John Vogt, a longtime wholesale distribution industry leader and former American Supply Association president, has died at age 87.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24380 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:47:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24380-former-chairman-at-national-wholesale-supply-john-vogt-passes-away Former Chairman at National Wholesale Supply John Vogt Passes Away.jpg Kahlmeyer will lead Western U.S. sales, support distribution partners and strengthen customer relationships. Kahlmeyer will lead Western U.S. sales, support distribution partners and strengthen customer relationships.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24379 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24379-robert-kahlmeyer-joins-wright-as-regional-sales-manager Robert Kahlmeyer Joins Wright as Regional Sales Manager.jpg Growth is supposed to make a plumbing or HVAC business stronger. But as service calls increase, so does the administrative work behind them. Growth is supposed to make a plumbing or HVAC business stronger. But as service calls increase, so does the administrative work behind them. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24378 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:26:22 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24378-before-you-hire-another-office-employee-fix-these-five-workflow-bottlenecks This month, the RUGGED Resilience Spotlight series recognizes Thomas Van Pelt, director of operations at Well Manager LLC, for turning an unexpected career transition into an opportunity to learn, lead and help grow a small business serving customers across the country. This month, the RUGGED Resilience Spotlight series recognizes Thomas Van Pelt, director of operations at Well Manager LLC, for turning an unexpected career transition into an opportunity to learn, lead and help grow a small business serving customers across the country.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24375 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:57:11 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24375-rugged-resilience-spotlight-thomas-van-pelt Thomas Van Pelt.png The PHCC Educational Foundation has announced key leadership appointments to guide its national workforce development, apprenticeship, and trade education programs. The PHCC Educational Foundation has announced key leadership appointments to guide its national workforce development, apprenticeship, and trade education programs.

 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24376 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24376-phcc-educational-foundation-announces-new-executive-leadership-and-growth-strategy http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24374 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:59:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24374-cherne-industries-honors-ryan-hurst-of-hugh-m-cunningham-companies-with-peter-rogers-award Cherne Industries Honors Ryan Hurst of Hugh M. Cunningham Companies With Peter Rogers Award.jpg Recent acquisitions, entrepreneurial culture, strong balance sheet and technology advantage position the company for growth. Recent acquisitions, entrepreneurial culture, strong balance sheet and technology advantage position the company for growth.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24373 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24373-watsco-reports-record-third-quarter-sales Watsco Reports Record Third Quarter Sales.webp http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24369 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24369-fw-webb-expands-in-greater-buffalo F.W. Webb Expands in Greater Buffalo.jpg Thousands gathered in Oklahoma City to view the latest innovations in plumbing system design and expand their industry knowledge. Thousands gathered in Oklahoma City to view the latest innovations in plumbing system design and expand their industry knowledge.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24368 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24368-2026-aspe-convention-and-expo-attracts-large-industry-participation 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo Attracts Large Industry Participation.jpg Watts has announced the launch of its Double Up promotion designed to encourage professionals to expand their product knowledge through Watts Works Online eLearning. Watts has announced the launch of its Double Up promotion designed to encourage professionals to expand their product knowledge through Watts Works Online eLearning.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24367 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24367-watts-launches-double-up-promotion Watts Launches Double Up Promotion.jpg Navien expands into smart building technology with the acquisition of SmartONE’s core business and assets, establishing NaviComm to serve connected residential communities. Navien expands into smart building technology with the acquisition of SmartONE’s core business and assets, establishing NaviComm to serve connected residential communities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24366 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24366-kd-group-acquires-smartone-solutions-and-establishes-navicomm KD Group Acquires SmartONE Solutions and Establishes NaviComm.jpg Anniversary celebrations will extend to the company’s social media platforms with giveaways and spotlights promoting tradesmen and women. Anniversary celebrations will extend to the company’s social media platforms with giveaways and spotlights promoting tradesmen and women.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24365 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:15:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24365-brasscraft-manufacturing-company-celebrates-80th-anniversary Your senses and skills help you navigate the workday, and protecting them deserves ongoing attention. Your senses and skills help you navigate the workday, and protecting them deserves ongoing attention.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24362 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:19:11 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24362-rugged-healthy-aging-protect-the-senses-and-skills-you-rely-on RUGGED Healthy Aging- Protect the Senses and Skills You Rely On.jpg Amaro’s previous experience and business perspective position her well to support Franklin Electric’s global workforce and strategic priorities. Amaro’s previous experience and business perspective position her well to support Franklin Electric’s global workforce and strategic priorities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24357 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24357-luciana-amaro-joins-franklin-electric-as-chief-human-resources-officer Luciana Amaro Joins Franklin Electric as Chief Human Resources Officer.jpg The evening recognized customers for their continued trust, loyalty and support while bringing together employees, manufacturers and manufacturers’ representatives. The evening recognized customers for their continued trust, loyalty and support while bringing together employees, manufacturers and manufacturers’ representatives.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24350 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:55:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24350-coastal-supply-group-celebrates-customers-at-fifth-annual-appreciation-event Coastal Supply Group Celebrates Customers at Fifth Annual Appreciation Event.jpg P549 is the first standard globally that validates glyphosate reduction performance of water filtration systems and products. P549 is the first standard globally that validates glyphosate reduction performance of water filtration systems and products.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24349 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24349-nsf-launches-protocol-549-for-glyphosate-reduction-claims NSF Launches Protocol 549 for Glyphosate Reduction Claims.jpg ANSI has launched a new platform to improve transparency and help organizations navigate AI standards, certifications and trust-related information. ANSI has launched a new platform to improve transparency and help organizations navigate AI standards, certifications and trust-related information.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24348 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24348-ansi-rolls-out-ansi-ai-register ANSI Rolls Out ANSI AI Register.webp Aryelle J. Berry Smith brings diverse experience to key role. Aryelle J. Berry Smith brings diverse experience to key role.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24347 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24347-wqa-welcomes-new-general-counsel WQA Welcomes New General Counsel.jpg ASPE inducted four members into its 2026 College of Fellows in recognition of their contributions to plumbing engineering, the Society and the plumbing industry. ASPE inducted four members into its 2026 College of Fellows in recognition of their contributions to plumbing engineering, the Society and the plumbing industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24346 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:29:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24346-aspe-names-four-members-to-college-of-fellows ASPE Names Four Members to College of Fellows.jpg ASPE honored individuals, chapters and industry manufacturers for their contributions to the Society and the plumbing engineering industry. ASPE honored individuals, chapters and industry manufacturers for their contributions to the Society and the plumbing engineering industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24345 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24345-aspe-announces-2026-award-recipients ASPE Announces 2026 Award Recipients.jpg ASPE elected 12 members to its 2026-28 Board of Directors during its annual business meeting in Oklahoma City. ASPE elected 12 members to its 2026-28 Board of Directors during its annual business meeting in Oklahoma City.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24344 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24344-chapter-delegates-elect-2026-28-board-of-directors Chapter Delegates Elect 2026-28 Board of Directors.jpg The new facility amends and extends Watsco’s existing unsecured revolving credit facility. The new facility amends and extends Watsco’s existing unsecured revolving credit facility.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24343 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:15:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24343-watsco-completes-750-million-unsecured-senior-credit-facility Watsco Completes $750 Million Unsecured Senior Credit Facility.webp HARDI leadership was joined by local distributor members who would be directly affected by the proposed requirements. HARDI leadership was joined by local distributor members who would be directly affected by the proposed requirements.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24342 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24342-hardi-meets-with-california-energy-commission-to-discuss-proposed-equipment-sales-tracking-regulation HARDI Meets With California Energy Commission to Discuss Proposed Equipment Sales Tracking Regulation.jpg Nearly 1,600 spectators gathered in a crowded exhibit hall to watch the apprentices construct and pressure-test a mini fire sprinkler system. Nearly 1,600 spectators gathered in a crowded exhibit hall to watch the apprentices construct and pressure-test a mini fire sprinkler system.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24341 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24341-skylar-gregor-wins-afsa-33rd-national-apprentice-competition Skylar Gregor Wins AFSA 33rd National Apprentice Competition.jpg Sid Harvey Industries names Bob Moody president as Sid Harvey transitions to chairman of the board. Sid Harvey Industries names Bob Moody president as Sid Harvey transitions to chairman of the board.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24333 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24333-sid-harvey-industries-announces-leadership-transition Sid Harvey Industries Announces Leadership Transition.jpg The winning innovations will be on display in Chicago, Jan. 25-27, 2027. The winning innovations will be on display in Chicago, Jan. 25-27, 2027.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24332 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24332-ahr-expo-announces-2027-innovation-award-winners AHR Expo Announces 2027 Innovation Award Winners.jpg The webinar will take a deep dive into the evolution of closet carrier materials and explore how engineered material alternatives can improve installation efficiency. The webinar will take a deep dive into the evolution of closet carrier materials and explore how engineered material alternatives can improve installation efficiency.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24330 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24330-watts-announces-aspe-accredited-ceu-webinar-on-evolution-of-closet-carrier-materials Watts Announces ASPE-Accredited CEU Webinar on Evolution of Closet Carrier Materials.jpg RLS will support leadership development for the next generation of HVAC/R leaders through the PHCC Educational Foundation’s self-paced online course. RLS will support leadership development for the next generation of HVAC/R leaders through the PHCC Educational Foundation’s self-paced online course.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24331 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:26:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24331-rls-sponsors-rising-leaders-course RLS Sponsors Rising Leaders Course.jpg