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Q3 GDP trended at 4% based on the latest available data, but much of the visibility needed is still delayed. Most estimates suggest the government shutdown, because of its duration, may have brought Q3 GDP down to 1.5%. This is still reasonable given the circumstances. 

Beginning January 1, 2026, PCS will join AD’s network as the organization expands its footprint beyond traditional markets,.

Held November 26 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, the event is a fundraiser for BackStoppers, which supports the families of fallen or injured first responders. 

According to SFA Saniflo, this seasonal donation aligns with the company's broader commitment to corporate social responsibility and its mission to support strong, healthy communities.

The campaign blended strategic media outreach, social media engagement and storytelling to highlight NIBCO’s legacy of innovation, family leadership and commitment to education within the skilled trades.

By expanding its internal training faculty, HARDI ensures its programs remain up to date, aligned with industry trends, and responsive to the evolving real-world challenges facing distributors and their teams.

Kirkpatrick has been in the industry since 1988. 

LIXIL joins WorldSkills International as a Global Industry Partner, expanding its mission to train and empower the next generation of plumbing and installation professionals.

APR Supply Co., announced that it has entered the due diligence phase to acquire McArdle & Walsh, Inc., a respected supplier of plumbing, heating, and industrial products serving contractors across the Greater Baltimore region for more than a century.

For the past 10 years, Oatey has proudly participated in VeloSano’s annual Bike to Cure event, raising more than $1.7 million to fuel groundbreaking cancer research at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic.