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• Beyond Adoption: How Contractors Are Navigating Electrification’s New Realities

  Electrification is evolving unevenly across the country, leaving contractors to navigate a complex mix of policies, incentives, energy costs and technology.

• Northern Colorado Winwater Opens in Growing Market

  Northern Colorado Winwater opened its doors in July at 4000 Patton Ave. in Loveland, Colorado, and features a 7,200-square-foot facility, including an office, warehouse, and fenced yard.

• UDig, Ferguson Launch Sales Cockpit to Streamline Counter Sales

  UDig and Ferguson have launched Sales Cockpit, a new platform that brings multiple sales systems into one interface to help counter associates search, quote and close orders more efficiently for trade professionals.

• Mill-Rose John Kirkland Honored With AIM/R 2026 Golden Eagle Award

  Each year, AIM/R members nominate a manufacturing leader who exemplifies the values of partnering with independent manufacturers' representatives to take products to market.

• Valve World Southeast Asia Expo Moves to Bangkok in 2027

  The Valve World Southeast Asia Expo & Conference will move from Singapore to Bangkok in 2027, taking place Sept. 15-16 alongside wire and Tube Southeast Asia.

• NKBA Hosts 5th Annual Women to Women Conference in New Orleans

  The only event of its kind, W2W brought women in the kitchen and bath industry together for three days of connection, mentorship, and industry insight.

• Navien NXW700 Wins Grand Prize in 2026 Integrated Home Competition

  Navien's NXW700 Dual Fuel Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater has won the Grand Prize, the top award at the 2026 Integrated Home Competition held in the United States.

• Remembering Joseph P. Ismert, Founder of Sioux Chief Manufacturing

  Joe will be deeply missed, remembered, and forever present in the lives of the many people he loved.

• Merit Brass Announces Leadership Succession Plan, Darren Hilliard Named President and CEO

  The planned transition will see longtime co-CEOs Alan Lipp and Marc Schlessinger move to co-chairmen of the board following their retirement from executive roles at the end of 2026.

• Climate Control Group Promotes Tim Hammond to Executive Vice President of Engineering and Product Development

  In this expanded role, Hammond will lead engineering, product development and product management across CCG.

• Lochinvar Receives Vision Award for Regent Commercial Tankless Water Heater

  This accolade recognizes Lochinvar’s commitment to delivering ultra-high-efficiency, dependable commercial water-heating technology.

• Custom Pipe & Fabrication Promotes Brian Goodpasture to Chief Operating Officer

  The promotion supports continued organizational growth and strengthens product-line-focused operations across the company.

• RLS Joins PHCC–National Association to Support HVAC/R Contractors 

  Rapid Locking System has elevated its partnership with PHCC, expanding its support for contractor education, technical training and workforce development nationwide.

• Rheem Puts Company Values Into Action on 25th Anniversary of 9/11

  Rheem CEO and employees join effort to pack 17 million meals.

• IMTS 2026 Opens in Chicago

  With total attendance on pace to exceed 90,000, the manufacturing community at IMTS 2026 represents all 50 states and 113 countries.

• AquaMotion Receives 18th U.S. Patent for Circulator Control

  The new control allows users to fine-tune ON/OFF cycle times for hot water recirculation systems, helping improve comfort, efficiency and energy savings.

• Ariston Group Appoints Farrah Larson as Key Accounts Manager – Builder for the Southwest Region

  Larson brings more than 15 years of building-industry experience to her new role supporting Ariston Group’s Southwest Region.

• Rheem Supports Atlanta Veteran Community at VETLANTA Event

  The event connected hundreds of veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses with employers and business leaders.

• Franklin Electric Shares Global Water Perspectives Through Burtynsky Photography Exhibit

  The loan coincides with the company’s sponsorship of the public exhibit, which runs from Aug. 24 through Sept. 17 in the school’s Rolland Center Weatherhead Gallery.

• Wright Promotes Gregg Futey to Vice President of Business Development

  Futey brings more than 14 years of manufacturing and business leadership experience to his role.

• Tulsa Winlectric Opens to Electrical Market

  Tulsa Winlectric opened its doors on June 19, 2026, at 10702 E. 11th St. and features a 20,000-square-foot facility.

• NIBCO Expands Industry Presence With Acquisition of UniTorq

  NIBCO expands its commercial and industrial presence with the acquisition of UniTorq Actuators and Controls, strengthening its valve actuation solutions portfolio.

• NKBA Design Competition Opens With New Categories, Business of Home Partnership

  The NKBA Design Competition is now accepting submissions through Oct. 4, with new categories and more than $125,000 in cash prizes.

• AD Appoints Rocky Belmonte as New Commercial Leader for AD National Accounts Program

  Belmonte brings more than 17 years of leadership experience, helping organizations successfully drive growth through strategic initiatives and business transformation.

• HVACR Coalition Urges USTR to Preserve USMCA Benefits for North American Industry

  HARDI, AHRI, ACCA and PHCC urge U.S. trade officials to protect USMCA benefits for the HVACR and water heating industry, citing impacts on workers, supply chains and equipment availability.

• Bain Ultra Welcomes Josh Marcom

  BainUltra has hired Josh Marcom as its national sales manager, effective Sept. 1, 2026.

• NorthCoast 99 Names Oatey Co. Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio for 16th Time

  The recognition reinforces Oatey’s continued commitment to employee experience, well-being, development and long-term success.

• KBIS 2027 Registration Now Open

  More than 600 exhibitors will convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb. 2-4, 2027.

• NAHB IBS 2027 Registration Now Open

  The show returns to Las Vegas where it will make its permanent home.

• Midland Industries Acquires Pegasus Supply Group

  The acquisition expands Midland’s product offering and capabilities across a broader range of applications.