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This year’s EMERGE (May 13-15) in Las Vegas will be a doozy and will put the division in a position to where it has nearly doubled in size since the 2023 event in Savannah, Georgia. Last year’s EMERGE conference in Boston set a new all-time attendance mark and the Vegas version in May will threaten it.

Cyber criminals often target distributors because they manage large B2B transactions, house valuable financial information, and sometimes use ERPs that are not up to date with modern security protection. Additionally, as infuriating as this is – cyber criminals know that distributors are essential to the supply chain, and are more likely to pay ransom in order to resume business operations quickly.

World Vision is the largest nongovernmental provider of clean water in the developing world. Through World Vision’s work, every 60 seconds a family gets water, a hungry child is fed and a family gets the tools to overcome poverty.

This year’s trends feature a variety of textures, including fluting, ribbing, and knurling on faucets, hardware, and vanities. Fluting is increasingly seen in freestanding bathtubs and sinks, with a wide array of styles and colors showcased by vendors. The popularity of matte textures remains strong.

Center brings together A. O. Smith's North America Water Heating commercial engineering and platform electronics functions with Lochinvar engineering to support commercial product development.

As the second Donald Trump Administration begins, industries are cautious due to tariff uncertainty impacting transportation, diesel prices, and labor costs. Air freight demand may slow due to low consumer confidence, according to Ceva Logistics 2025. While capacity is rising, concerns about oversupply could lead to carrier adjustments or a drop in freight rates.

Rinnai American continues its focus on developing product and service offerings in the commercial segment.

From meetings with leadership on Capitol Hill to engaging with the President’s team, the voice of the PHCP/PVF industry was well heard. Issues making the rounds in Washington included the next steps with the Continuing Resolution, budget reconciliation, tax issues, as well as spending. 

Contractors can receive a $25 tool credit when they purchase an A. O. Smith standard gas or electric water heater and a $50 tool credit when they purchase an A. O. Smith heat pump water heater from participating wholesale partners.

Todd Schwarzenbach joins the Viega leadership team.