Plumbing

Celebrating the Very Best of 2026

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:39:00 -0400

PHCC honored industry leaders, contractors, instructors and apprentices at CONNECT, while recognizing chapter achievements and awarding $227,500 in scholarships.

ServiceForge Launches Keep Service Human Podcast

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:56:00 -0400

Hosted by ServiceForge’s Jane Blanchard, episodes will explore why real relationships and authentic customer service remain essential to business success.

General Pipe Cleaners Expands Sales Leadership Team to Better Serve Customers

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:45:00 -0400

The changes are designed to enhance customer support, strengthen relationships and position the company for continued growth across key markets.

PHCC CONNECT 2026 Delivers Strong Industry Experience in Milwaukee

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:47:00 -0400

Professionals from across the country gathered to learn, connect and strengthen the plumbing and HVACR industry at PHCC CONNECT 2026.

Before You Hire Another Office Employee, Fix These Five Workflow Bottlenecks

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:26:22 -0400

Growth is supposed to make a plumbing or HVAC business stronger. But as service calls increase, so does the administrative work behind them.

RUGGED Resilience Spotlight: Thomas Van Pelt

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:57:11 -0400

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.

PHCC Educational Foundation Announces New Executive Leadership and Growth Strategy

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:56:00 -0400

The PHCC Educational Foundation has announced key leadership appointments to guide its national workforce development, apprenticeship, and trade education programs.

Cherne Industries Honors Ryan Hurst of Hugh M. Cunningham

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:59:00 -0400

F.W. Webb Expands in Greater Buffalo

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:16:00 -0400

2026 ASPE Convention & Expo Attracts Large Industry Participation

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:32:00 -0400

Thousands gathered in Oklahoma City to view the latest innovations in plumbing system design and expand their industry knowledge.

Watts Launches Double Up Promotion

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:04:00 -0400

Watts has announced the launch of its Double Up promotion designed to encourage professionals to expand their product knowledge through Watts Works Online eLearning.

KD Group Acquires SmartONE Solutions and Establishes NaviComm

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:42:00 -0400

Navien expands into smart building technology with the acquisition of SmartONE’s core business and assets, establishing NaviComm to serve connected residential communities.

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:15:00 -0400

Anniversary celebrations will extend to the company’s social media platforms with giveaways and spotlights promoting tradesmen and women.

Luciana Amaro Joins Franklin Electric as Chief Human Resources Officer

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:01:00 -0400

Amaro’s previous experience and business perspective position her well to support Franklin Electric’s global workforce and strategic priorities.

Coastal Supply Group Celebrates Customers at Fifth Annual Appreciation Event

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:55:00 -0400

The evening recognized customers for their continued trust, loyalty and support while bringing together employees, manufacturers and manufacturers’ representatives.

NSF Launches Protocol 549 for Glyphosate Reduction Claims

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:48:00 -0400

P549 is the first standard globally that validates glyphosate reduction performance of water filtration systems and products.

WQA Welcomes New General Counsel

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:46:00 -0400

Aryelle J. Berry Smith brings diverse experience to key role.

ASPE Names Four Members to College of Fellows

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:29:00 -0400

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 Announces 2026 Award Recipients

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:04:00 -0400

ASPE honored individuals, chapters and industry manufacturers for their contributions to the Society and the plumbing engineering industry.

Chapter Delegates Elect 2026-28 Board of Directors

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:10:00 -0400

ASPE elected 12 members to its 2026-28 Board of Directors during its annual business meeting in Oklahoma City.

Watsco Completes $750 Million Unsecured Senior Credit Facility

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:15:00 -0400

The new facility amends and extends Watsco’s existing unsecured revolving credit facility.

Watts Announces ASPE-Accredited CEU Webinar on Evolution of Closet Carrier Materials

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:57:00 -0400

The webinar will take a deep dive into the evolution of closet carrier materials and explore how engineered material alternatives can improve installation efficiency.

Newly Imagined NKBA Design Hub Inspires Innovation at High Point Fall Market

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:03:00 -0400

New whole-home design and 2027 kitchen trends research findings anchored a week of programming on the future of kitchen and bath design.

JACLO to Present New and Best-Selling Products at BDNY 2026

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:20:00 -0400

Exhibiting at its usual Booth 2005, JACLO will unveil a series of custom, inhouse designed vignettes.

Exhibitors Invited to Enter KBIS 2027 Best Booth Awards

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:06:00 -0400

Booths are judged within both their size class and their product category, giving exhibitors of every footprint and specialty an equal opportunity to be recognized.

National Trade Tech Now Offers Online Technician Training for Contractors and Facilities Teams

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:51:00 -0400

Self-paced courses with virtual reality simulations let employers train new hires and upskill current technicians without pulling them off the job.

PHCC Educational Foundation Launches Rising Leaders Course

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:38:00 -0400

This course is the newest addition to the PHCC Academy’s online curriculum, a comprehensive platform for HVAC and plumbing apprentices at all stages of their career.

Oatey Co. Names George Clowtis Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing and Logistics

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:46:00 -0400

Clowtis brings more than 30 years of supply chain leadership experience spanning sourcing, procurement, logistics and operations.

Oatey Co. Promotes Eric Kirwen to Vice President of Supply Chain Planning and Logistics

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:35:00 -0400

In his new role, Kirwen will continue to lead Oatey’s supply chain planning functions while expanding his responsibilities to include domestic transportation and international logistics.

Oatey Co. Promotes Chris Heath to Vice President of U.S. Distribution

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:16:00 -0400

Heath joined Oatey in 2023 and has since made a significant impact across the company’s U.S. distribution operations.