2026 September

Plumbing and Mechanical

Plumbing & Mechanical September 2026 cover

In the September 2026 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical, we introduce the rising professionals helping shape the future of the PHCP-PVF industry! Also, we take a look at what the industry is doing to prepare the next generation of tradespeople to arrive on the jobsite ready to contribute.

2026 Next Gen All Stars: Top 40 Under 40 PHCP-PVF Professionals

Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times join forces to recognize 40 rising professionals dedicated to moving the PHCP-PVF industry forward.

Kristen R. Bayles

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 16, 2026

The PHCP-PVF industry has been fighting stereotypes for decades. Though the world seems to be coming around, and more people are recognizing the opportunities available in the trades, it hasn’t happened without a fight. And it certainly hasn’t happened overnight. That makes this contest, recognizing the people who decided to dedicate their careers — their life — to this industry, all the more important.

PHCP-PVF Price Increases: August 2026

This month’s price increases impact products across multiple categories

While this month's announcements were more limited, price adjustments still affected valves, hydronic controls, pipe, supports, water heating products, and other plumbing and PVF product categories, with increases reaching close to double digits for some lines.