For MCAA’s new President Brian Helm, technology is not just a passion, but a way of life. Helm is the president of Freeport, Illinois-based Mechanical Inc., part of the Helm Group of companies, which operates in the healthcare, industrial, education, aquatic, water/wastewater treatment, government, high rise, energy and mission critical sectors.

Sean McClenaghan took over as president and CEO of Reliance Worldwide Corp., parent company of the SharkBite, HOLDRITE and Cash Acme brands, in 2014.

Earlier this year, PM headed down to Ashland City, Tennessee, for a visit to A. O. Smith’s residential water-heater facility where we chatted with Vice President of Marketing David Chisolm and Senior Manager of Commercial New Product Development Matt Schulz.

The New Flat Rate’s Danielle Putnam and Matt Koop help their members think outside the box.

Thomas Assante, who took over as president of Brasscraft in August, talks about his goals in his new role.

Watts’ Mark Hamilton discusses the company’s new North Carolina facility.

Bosch Thermotechnology North America Regional President Vitor Gregόrio talks tech, plans for growth.

RIDGID and Viega have enjoyed a long-standing relationship in the press fitting and tool spaces.

bluefrog Plumbing + Drain’s Gary Findley isn’t afraid of a little hard work.

NIBCO’s Steve Malm and Ashley Martin discuss the company’s expansion and plans for the future.