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.

Copper Development Association’s Andy Kireta Jr. talks water quality and organizational goals.

Ridge Tool’s Fred Pond talks about giving back and plans for the future.