Plumbing & Mechanical sat down with Bruce Carnevale, CEO of Bradford White, just after its most recent acquisition of Bock Water Heats, to learn the strategy behind this aggressive expansion approach.
This partnership will expand the groups reach in the U.S. and Canada.
May 28, 2025
The partnership combines Ariston’s advanced water heating technology and north American footprint with Lennox’s strength in residential distribution and customer relationships.
Since Rheem’s acquisition of Dejong
in 2022, the company has doubled production capacity and invested in long-term growth. A presence in Slovakia allows Dejong
to further extend its leadership in the European market.
The new location will employ more than 800 people, marks Milwaukee’s eighth location in Mississippi, and is the company’s largest manufacturing facility in the United States to date.
In addition to opening a new headquarters in January, High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling launched its new HVAC division in April, a direct result of the company’s explosive growth over the years.