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HomeServe commits to workforce development through PHCC scholarships

The company will fund five scholarship this year.

July 11, 2025

Five $3,000 awards will help apprentices and service tech trainees jump-start their skilled trades careers through the PHCC Educational Foundation’s 2025 scholarship program.

David Lopes, Watts' new vice president of marketing for the Americas.

Watts appoints David Lopes as vice president of marketing for the Americas

Lopes brings nearly two decades of experience to the role.

July 10, 2025

Watts appoints David Lopes as VP of Marketing, tapping into his global experience and strategic leadership to drive innovation, customer engagement and growth across the Americas.

APM Steam and Aquatomic announce collaboration to deliver comprehensive thermal energy solutions

Partnership drives energy efficiency and cost savings for mission-critical facilities.

July 10, 2025

APM Steam and Aquatomic team up to deliver integrated thermal energy solutions: boosting performance, efficiency, and reliability for mission-critical facilities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

The winners of the PHCC Skills USA Plumbing competition.

Championing tomorrow’s trades: PHCC educational foundation powers SkillsUSA plumbing competition

A 30-year partnership spotlights the nation’s top talent and helps support the next generation of PHC professionals.

July 9, 2025

Matt Pomeroy, the new technical sales manager.

Morse enhances sales team with new hire

Matt Pomeroy has joined the team as technical sales manager.

July 9, 2025

Pomeroy has more than 30 years of experience in the metal industry.

Fieldpiece Instruments DRX3 refrigerant and combustible gas leak detector

Fieldpiece DRX3 combines refrigerant and combustible gas detection in one smart tool.

July 8, 2025

Fieldpiece Instruments has launched the DRX3, a connected leak detector that identifies a wide range of refrigerants and gases with one sensor.

QuickFitting flame-free fitting portfolio

QuickFitting highlighted their flame-free fitting portfolio using industry data from construction research.

July 8, 2025

National Fire Protection Association data reveals nearly 4,600 structure fires annually are traced to hot work activities. With labor costs for service plumbers reaching $105/hour nationally, callback prevention has become increasingly critical to contractor profitability. Projects completed with QuickFitting's press and push-connect fittings eliminate those costs while reducing installation time.

Plumbing Manufacturers International establishes Women of PMI initiative

Plumbing Manufacturers International launches Women of PMI to support and celebrate women in plumbing manufacturing.

July 8, 2025

The kickoff event, featuring speaker Sheena Yap Chan, will take place July 16 and offer strategies for building confidence in a rapidly changing industry.

Watts survey reveals low homeowner awareness of backflow prevention

Two out of three homeowner reported having never heard of a backflow preventer.

July 8, 2025

A new national survey commissioned by Watts reveals that most homeowners lack awareness of backflow prevention. The findings come ahead of National Backflow Prevention Day, and point to a clear opportunity for outreach.