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The F.W. Webb Veteran Workforce Development Fund supports Boston Children’s holistic approach to employee recruitment and advancement by helping the hospital attract, retain, and engage veteran candidates and employees. Funding will help staff obtain certifications such as the Certified Military Veteran Recruiter designation and subsidize military-specific recruiting events. 

Neuco has introduced the Neuco Cares HVAC Scholarship Program, an annual initiative created to help students at the College of DuPage and Joliet Junior College pursue careers in the HVACR industry.

Supply House Times discussed the evolving PHCP-PVF industry with members at the 53rd AIM/R conference, focusing on rising expectations, market shifts, and the importance of strong partnerships.

Supply House Times wants to know what your top-selling products were in 2025. Take a few moments to share what sold the most in each category below that applies to your company, and we will publish the results in an upcoming issue.

As part of this transition, Balfrey & Johnston—RectorSeal’s representative for both plumbing and HVAC in Michigan in recent years—will focus exclusively on plumbing and firestop lines in Michigan and Wisconsin. 

2025 results reflect a significant regulatory transition to new HVAC systems that incorporates A2L refrigerants. The regulatory mandate impacted nearly 55% of all products and required the conversion of over $1 billion of inventory across more than 650 U.S. locations. 

When Cheryl Merchant talks about her path from rural Michigan to the corner office at the Taco Family of Companies, she does so with the steady confidence of someone who’s spent four decades proving that perseverance and people-first leadership can build anything — from global factories to family-style company cultures.

Ensure your dealers account for adequate margins to offer competitive wages and maintain a skilled workforce. In the competitive HVAC repair market, paying well attracts quality employees who generate more business. Ultimately, investing in a pay raise may be more cost-effective than losing a valuable employee to a competitor.

In an industry where scale and speed can overshadow character, Thos. Somerville Co. stands out not just by what it delivers — but how it delivers it. What began in 1861 as a modest brass foundry has grown into a Mid-Atlantic plumbing, heating, and HVAC supply powerhouse. But Somerville’s real strength lies in a culture grounded in craftsmanship, relational trust, and service — principles forged in the foundry and still alive today.

SRGI announced that it has been honored by NAVAC as both their 2025 Best Supporting Team and 2025 Rep Agency of the Year.