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Taco’s custom fabrication capabilities meet unique system requirements

Taco's in-house team works to design custom solutions.

September 23, 2025

Taco’s custom fabrication capabilities help contractors and engineers develop solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each project.

The Home Depot launches digital project planning tool for pros

The tool centralizes material lists, order tracking, delivery preferences, pricing visibility and team collaboration.

September 23, 2025

The Home Depot has introduced a digital Project Planning tool aimed at helping professional contractors organize and manage complex jobs through a single platform.

Plumbing Manufacturers International congratulates Jessica Kramer on her confirmation as EPA’s office of water assistant administrator

Jessica Kramer’s confirmation emphasizes collaboration on science-based policies that strengthen U.S. plumbing manufacturing.

September 22, 2025

Plumbing Manufacturers International CEO Kerry Stackpole welcomed Jessica Kramer’s Senate confirmation as EPA Office of Water assistant administrator, noting her balanced approach and commitment to advancing clear, pragmatic water policies that drive innovation and protect U.S. jobs.

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SmartAC.com launches HVAC industry all-in-one membership retention and growth platform

This platform combines membership management, digital marketing, AI-powered monitoring, and customer acquisition tools.

September 22, 2025

A comprehensive membership solution now equipped with automated digital marketing, customer acquisition, conversion and retention tools for HVAC contractors.

Purpose over paychecks

One Georgia business tries new retention strategies inspired by the tech industry.

Kristen R. Bayles

September 22, 2025

Faced with costly turnover and a tightening labor market, Cooper’s Plumbing & Air partnered with Reins to launch an equity-based incentive system that gives employees real ownership in the business. The approach has boosted retention, strengthened culture, and offers a model for how contractors can keep teams engaged beyond paychecks alone.

Oatey Co. named top workplace in Northeast Ohio for 15th time

This award was presented by NorthCoast 99.

September 22, 2025

The 27-year-old award initiative features a rigorous application process emphasizing top-performer attraction, development, and retention in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee engagement, and talent development.

An infographic with a picture of a field, stating that Weil-McLain's boilers are now B100 certified.

Weil-McLain introduces B100 compatibility for residential oil boilers

Leading boiler manufacturer advances renewable energy with cleaner, greener heating solutions.

September 21, 2025

Weil-McLain has announced its Ultra Oil, WGO, WTGO and SGO residential oil boilers are now certified to run on 100% biodiesel (B100), thanks to collaborations with R.W. Beckett and Carlin Combustion.

ServiceTitan introducing the next evolution of AI at Pantheon 2025 keynote sessions

New Atlas interface and expanding suite of AI-powered tools can fully automate jobs, elevate customer service, and fuel business growth.

September 18, 2025

Pantheon 2025 will take place on Thursday, September 18th.

16th annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive raises $36,000 worth of donations for Habitat for Humanity

September 18, 2025

Trade industry participants in the 16th Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive included Babcox Media, Beta Tools, Buyers Products, Endeavor Business Media, Ferret Tools, General Pipe Cleaners, Independence Excavating, Jergens, Inc., Kapro, Lakeside Supply, Ledlenser, NIBCO, Sutton Industrial Hardware, Wright and The Macomb Group/Woodhill Supply.