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WarmlyYours reported strong third-quarter momentum, driven by a surge in Great Lakes radiant heating sales and steady gains across key product lines, signaling renewed stability in the broader housing and remodeling markets.

Xcelerator aims to equip home service contractors with the systems, structure and financial clarity needed to eliminate bottlenecks and scale with confidence.

Backed by McNally Capital and led by industry veteran Jason Richards, Foundral debuts as a growth platform for union-backed mechanical contractors. The company aims to strengthen talent, expand capabilities and support a wave of new infrastructure and data-center development across the Midwest.

Launching in January, the small-group program will bring together up to fifteen PHCC members each month for guided discussions, shared problem-solving, and accountability.

Interplay Learning’s 2025 State of Skilled Trades Training Report reveals how simulation-based learning is reshaping technician development, showing that employers are ramping up workers faster, improving retention and overcoming persistent labor shortages through immersive digital training.

In a nod to its growing impact on regional workforce development, Bradford White Corporation has been selected as West Michigan Works!’ 2025 Employer of the Year, honoring the company’s leadership in strengthening talent pipelines and supporting manufacturing careers in West Michigan.

The full Work Truck Week 2026 educational program schedule, including session descriptions, is avaliable now. 

Thousands of home service professionals joined the virtual event, featuring Pro-to-Pro forums, live coaching and a special #DirtiestJobsChallenge segment judged by Mike Rowe.

With HFI’s leadership team retaining ownership and staying in place, the partnership aims to expand the company’s HVAC and plumbing capabilities, pursue strategic acquisitions and build on its position in key commercial and institutional markets.

Recognized at AD’s North America Meeting, the company’s executive team accepted the award as AD praised Macomb’s double-digit growth and commitment to strengthening the PVF community.