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Action Air Announces Acquisition of Air Comfort Systems

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:21:05 -0400

Action Air will onboard Air Comfort’s experienced service technicians and assume its preventative maintenance contracts and customer relationships.

Watts Launches LEED v5 Product Selection Tool

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:20:15 -0400

The tool supports both early-stage planning and later-stage documentation needs.

10 Riskiest U.S. Cities for Plumbing Problems After Moving In

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

A data-driven ranking of the cities most likely to hand new residents a plumbing emergency, and the ones that offer more peace of mind.

Hire360 Celebrates Cook County Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Graduating Cohort

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:24:07 -0400

Throughout the program, participants earned industry-recognized certifications, completed hands-on training, and received career readiness support designed to prepare them for entry into registered apprenticeship opportunities across the construction industry.

SJE Acquires Anchor Scientific, Expanding Its Portfolio in Water Sensors and Controls

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:45:29 -0400

The acquisition expands SJE’s portfolio of liquid level floats and related products, growing its presence within the municipal, commercial and residential markets.

Watts Named to TIME’s World’s Most Impactful Companies 2026 List

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:35:45 -0400

The World’s Most Impactful Companies list identifies companies and organizations that demonstrate a strong net-positive impact across key dimensions, including Society, Environment, Health, and Knowledge

Simpro Group Launches Lightning: An AI-Native Operating Platform

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:50:45 -0400

Simpro Group’s Lightning launch represents the largest single product release in the company’s history and signals a transition from a portfolio of field service management platforms to a unified AI-first operating platform for the global field service trades economy.

Rheem Partners With Atlanta Habitat

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:30:57 -0400

Rheem volunteer teams helped build, landscape and paint throughout the week of May 3-8 in the historic Sylvan Hills neighborhood in southwest Atlanta.

CAHPP and Xpedition Launch New Campaign "If These Walls Could Talk"

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:25:57 -0400

The campaign is built around an initiative led by the Building Decarbonization Coalition that targets both homeowners and the contractors who influence their decisions, with the goal of building heat pump familiarity before the emergency moment arrives.

ASA and PHCC Members Bring Unified Industry Voice to Capitol Hill

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:41:50 -0400

Among the primary topics discussed during congressional meetings was the need to strengthen workforce development initiatives and expand pathways into the skilled trades.

Growing Sales Team at Armstrong Industrial

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:34:57 -0400

Armstrong Industrial has appointed Paul Mitchell as Industrial Sales Manager for UK & EMEA.

The International Code Council's Building Safety Month

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:32:02 -0400

For 46 years, Building Safety Month has helped people understand the impact that building codes have on their daily lives.

LG Advances in U.S. Department of Energy's Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:25:14 -0400

The company will now begin field trials to demonstrate optimized commercial building performance.

LG Electronics Earns "Top 1%" Sustainability Ranking from S&P Global for Third Year in a Row

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:59:15 -0400

As LG continues its commitment to sustainable management, it is working to transition all global business sites to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

ACCA President and CEO Inspires the Next Generation of Tradespeople in Recognition of National Skilled Trades Day

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:10:26 -0400

James joined a local Arkansas elementary school to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day with a reading of The Air Came to a Stop and the Water Came to a Stop, two books in ACCA's children's book program.

Bradford White Corporation Extends Partnership with Home Repair Services through $10,000 Contribution

Thu, 07 May 2026 13:05:01 -0400

Bradford White’s contribution is funded by Industry Forward, the company’s charitable giving program designed to raise awareness for the skilled trades industry.

J&K Sales Announces Acquisition of Harmon & Company Effective May 4, 2026

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:44:01 -0400

This acquisition aims to strengthen J&K Sales’ presence across New England and adds depth to its coverage in the water systems and pump markets.

iWallet Joins NVIDIA Inception Program to Accelerate AI-Driven Contractor Payments Infrastructure

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:20:22 -0400

Through NVIDIA Inception, iWallet will gain access to GPU resources, software development kits, and engineering guidance.

Bradley Company Survey Illustrates How Restroom Conditions Influence User Confidence and Business Performance

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:22 -0400

The annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley queried 1,020 American adults Jan. 5 -16, 2026. Conducted annually since 2009, the survey tracks attitudes and habits around handwashing, hygiene, and restroom perceptions in public facilities.

Contractor Commerce, Ferguson Form Alliance to Modernize Buying Experience for Contractors

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:10:22 -0400

By enabling contractors to sell directly from their websites, Contractor Commerce’s platform aims to make it possible for contractors to maintain control over pricing, product offerings and customer relationships.

Partnership Awards 18 Trades Education Equipment Grants

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:06:48 -0400

Explore The Trades (ETT) received a record number of applications for this year’s grants, which the organization said demonstrates an unprecedented interest in career and technical education among students, educators, and school communities across the country.

Trades Skills Expo Draws More Than 1,000

Mon, 04 May 2026 20:06:57 -0400

From heavy machinery to hands-on demonstrations, the community got a front-row-seat look at the careers that keep the world turning, a press release from Bring Back the Trade said.

AD Reports Member Sales Growth in the First Three Months of 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:09:08 -0400

AD’s member count increased by 74 on a net basis during the quarter, primarily driven by the merger with The Commonwealth Group (TCG).

Watts Launches Q2 Learn & Win Sweepstakes: “Rock the Rec Room”

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:51:05 -0400

Participants earn entries by completing Watts training through eLearning courses, Lunch & Learns, or in person sessions at Watts Learning Centers.

Merit Brass Named IMARK Plumbing Supplier of the Year

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:55:09 -0400

This distinction reflects the strong partnerships, service commitment, and trust Merit Brass has built with IMARK members across the PVF industry.

Rheem Announces Achievements in 2025 Sustainability Progress Report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:15:54 -0400

Earlier this year, Rheem announced a new set of sustainability goals to be achieved by 2035.

Simpro launches AI tool to help contractors get paid faster

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:07:35 -0400

Fast Cash introduces an agentic AI model that takes ownership of the collections process, automatically following up, adapting to customer behavior, and resolving routine payment issues without adding back-office headcount.

Interplay Learning named one of America’s Top EdTech Companies by TIME

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:06:07 -0400

The company has earned multiple industry honors within the past year, including the 2025 IACET Instructional Impact Award, a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and recognition among the fastest-growing private companies in the Austin area by the Austin Business Journal.

WarmlyYours report shows pro customers grew Q1 snow melt sales

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:31:35 -0400

This report analyzes the sales of radiant heating products (by using WarmlyYours sales data as a proxy for the industry as a whole) within the wider context of the national housing and remodeling markets.

Watts named to USA Today America’s Climate Leaders list

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:10:00 -0400

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. has been named to USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders 2026 list, recognizing continued progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity and advancing its long-term sustainability goals.