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Articles Tagged with ''business development''

David Lopes, Watts' new vice president of marketing for the Americas.

Watts appoints David Lopes as vice president of marketing for the Americas

Lopes brings nearly two decades of experience to the role.
July 10, 2025

Watts appoints David Lopes as VP of Marketing, tapping into his global experience and strategic leadership to drive innovation, customer engagement and growth across the Americas.


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The Women of PMI logo.

Plumbing Manufacturers International establishes Women of PMI initiative

Plumbing Manufacturers International launches Women of PMI to support and celebrate women in plumbing manufacturing.
July 8, 2025

 The kickoff event, featuring speaker Sheena Yap Chan, will take place July 16 and offer strategies for building confidence in a rapidly changing industry.


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Ming Cheng (left) and Bob Heideman.

A. O. Smith hires Ming Cheng as chief technology officer

Bob Heideman to retire after 29 years with the company
July 1, 2025

With over 25 years at 3M, Cheng brings global R&D expertise to help drive A. O. Smith’s next chapter of technological growth.


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John W. Danforth Company opens first Vermont office in Williston

New regional hub features fabrication shop and office space to support mechanical contracting projects across the state.
June 26, 2025

The John W. Danforth Company is expanding its Northeast footprint with a new office in Williston, Vermont. The facility includes 10,600 square feet of space to support both office operations and pipe fabrication, with plans to employ up to 75 people. 


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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

Two dozen ways to be easy to do business with: part II

Twelve tips to make sure that your customers keep coming back.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
June 19, 2025

Are you easy to do business with? You might think so, but there's always room for improvement. Here are twelve ways to make it easier for others to work with you. How many do you practice?


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Bill Braistead (left) and Michael Foster (right), the two new sales managers for QuickFitting

QuickFitting bolsters national reach with two new regional sales managers

Seasoned leaders to accelerate the adoption of QuickFitting’s rapidly growing press and push‑to‑connect product lines
June 3, 2025

Foster and Braisted will work to create and maintain relationships with manufacturers, distributors, contractors and more. 


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70%+ of home service professionals now use AI to cut admin work, not field jobs, Housecall Pro report finds

Business owners across all trades are embracing AI to boost productivity and reclaim time — while keeping the skilled, hands-on work human-first.
June 3, 2025

Housecall Pro's report found that AI is being used as a tool to cut back on admin work for many skilled trade businesses. 


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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

Two Dozen Ways to Be Easy to Do Business With: Part I

Twelve ways to keep your customers coming back.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
May 30, 2025

Are you easy to do business with? You probably think that. Everyone thinks that. Chances are you can become easier to do business with. Everyone can. Here part one of 24 ways you can be easy to do business with.


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Garnett Station Partners launches Grizzly MEP, a commercial mechanical, electrical and plumbing services platform

Garnett Station Partners announces partnership with Stiles Heating and Cooling.
May 20, 2025

Grizzly MEP launches with backing from Garnett Station Partners and industry leader Kelly Romano, targeting growth and consolidation in the $500 billion Commercial MEP market, starting with a strategic partnership with Stiles Heating & Cooling.


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Paul Figuly, new director wholesale sales-east

NIBCO promotes Figuly to director, wholesale sales-east

Paul Figuly has been with NIBCO since 2015.
May 13, 2025

In Figuly's new role, he will create regional sales strategies and work with sales managers to improve sales growth.  


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