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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.

The company’s NAS Build-A-Tech apprenticeship has now produced 100 graduating classes and more than 850 technicians, with expanded training facilities and new partnerships helping meet nationwide demand for skilled HVAC professionals.

Despite the industry’s rapid adoption of A2L equipment, many distributors still hold limited R-410A inventory, which is at risk due to the installation prohibition in the EPA’s Technology Transition Rule. Under current rules, certain categories of residential and light commercial equipment may not be installed after specific deadlines, even if the equipment was manufactured before those dates and purchased in good faith.

Tom and Dave Skinner will be stepping down as part of the transition. 

The new Marcone Regional Distribution Center is located at 3201 SE Columbia Way in Vancouver, Washington's Columbia Business Center. It is 128% larger than the previous facility at 603 SE Victory Ave.

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. 

The manufacturer’s new Canadian production site, powered largely by hydropower and featuring the world’s first electric roller kiln, underscores its push for lower-carbon ceramics and water-saving fixtures.