A. O. Smith, celebrating 150 years in 2024, began in 1874 as a metal components supplier for baby carriages and bicycles. Arthur O. Smith designed a lightweight pressed steel car frame and became a major supplier to car manufacturers like Packard, Cadillac, and Ford.
Davenport Associates in Wallingford, Connecticut, has excelled in investing in employee skills and creating a culture of continuous learning to succeed. They have earned recognition as Plumbing & Mechanical's 2024 Manufacturers' Rep of the Year for their proactive talent development and succession planning.
Since the 1980s, my father's business has focused on wet heating systems, particularly hot water and steam. We still specialize in this area today, but occasionally encounter tasks that require expertise beyond our specialty.
Dive into 30 years of plumbing safety with the ICC! The code gurus celebrate their anniversary and sponsor "American Plumber Stories" to inspire future generations.
As a writer covering HVAC and plumbing, I was often the only woman in the room. But that's changing, and more women are finding success in these industries. As Judaline Cassidy said, "Jobs don't have genders."