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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.

Despite tariff impacts, ABC Contractors’ backlog and profit margin expectations improve in April

Construction backlog hits 20-month high despite tariff pressures.

May 13, 2025

ABC’s latest data shows construction backlog rose to 8.7 months in April, the highest since September 2023, even as contractors face rising material costs and uncertain sales outlooks.

President Trump signs executive order promoting skilled trades and apprenticeships

This Executive Order aims to modernize the federal workforce development.

Kristen R. Bayles

May 9, 2025

This order aims to help equip the future skilled trades workers of America with the training, knowledge and experience that is needed to increase the number of skilled trades workers and apprentices in the U.S, and to invest in the reindustrialization and economic growth of America.

Attendees of the PHCC Super Foremen Workshop watching a presentation.

PHCC Foremen Workshop highlights AI and innovation for field leadership

This year's theme was Creating Super Foremen.

May 9, 2025

Attendees worked to improve their understanding on emerging technologies, including AI platforms.

A. O. Smith University focuses on smart HPWH, gas water heaters and tankless training during second quarter

The classes will begin May 14th.

May 7, 2025

These classes, covering several topics relating to various types of water heaters, will take place online.

A Skills Lab in Mayfair School, Philadelphia PA

Explore The Trades and Ferguson grow skilled trades education with new grants to 10 schools celebrating expansion and new opportunities for trades education

The ten schools are located throughout the U.S, and received grants in both plumbing and HVAC equipment.

May 7, 2025

Ferguson hopes that these grants will encourage Gen-Z to work in the skilled trades.

Local veterans from Service Experts join as Military Makeover with Montel renovates and restores Florida veteran’s home

The show enlisted the help of Service Experts for electrical, HVAC and plumbing work.

May 7, 2025

Members of the Service Experts team were honored to help with the work for veteran Christy LaVallee.

Several people around a table with various technology (laptops, tablets, and phone) in front of them, having a business meeting.

Burnham Holdings, Inc. announces subsidiary divestiture plan

This strategic shift was made to strengthen the company's core boiler business and expand commercial service capabilities.

May 6, 2025

Burnham Holdings sells Thermo Pride and Norwood Manufacturing to R.W. Beckett for $27.6M as it continues to focus on core boiler operations and expands commercial service offerings.

IAPMO adds ESPRI to bolster research and innovation in water, plumbing systems

The company hopes adding the building water quality institute ESPRI will expand public health efforts.

May 6, 2025

The integration of ESPRI strengthens IAPMO’s focus on water quality within buildings, addressing a critical gap between public water systems and point-of-use safety.