Noritz America announced that Vancouver, Washington-based Quality Sales is helping to cover the tankless water heater market in the Pacific Northwest. The manufacturer's representative will work alongside Noritz’s own sales staff in that region; specifically, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and the Idaho Panhandle in the northern part of that state.

Basco Shower Enclosures participated in the national Bread of Life Food Drive to benefit Our Daily Bread food pantry in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over the course of a month, Basco employees collected more than 25 boxes of canned goods and other non-perishables along with numerous generous cash donations.

Viega has been named a Vendor of the Year by Winsupply. Viega was awarded top place in the Rough-in Plumbing Category. In addition, Winsupply named Viega National Account Manager Bonnie Mason as National Account Manager of the Year.

The Home Depot and The Home Depot Foundation, alongside Klein Tools and SkillsUSA, celebrated SkillsUSA's National Signing Day with students from across the Southeast via its Path to Pro program, which provided scholarships to six students entering the skilled trades.

The Winsupply Preferred Vendors that won in each category were chosen by Winsupply local companies.

Asahi/America announced that its Asahitec PP-RCT piping system for plumbing and HVAC applications has been added to the hydronic piping specification section (231316) of MasterSpec.

Noritz America announced that Austell, Georgia-based Sunbelt Marketing will help cover the Southeast tankless water heater market. The master distributor and buy/sell manufacturer’s representative will work alongside Noritz’s sales team staff in that region.

A. O. Smith announced it has earned the 2021 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award, a top ENERGY STAR honor. This recognition marks the third consecutive year that A. O. Smith received an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for its commitment to providing professionals and homeowners with energy efficient solutions.

RectorSeal has released a monthly distance-training schedule for distributors and contractors in the professional trades.