Plumbing&Mechanical

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Christopher Cornella of @USMedFunding & @USProFunding shares #financing strategies for #plumbing and mechanical #contractors, from business acquisitions to working capital and equipment financing.

Read more: https://t.co/NRrMibGKwl

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Synchrony has launched a debt-free skilled-trades degree pathway for eligible U.S. employees, covering associate degree programs in fields such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing and welding.

Read more: https://t.co/4EguaBxOYg

#SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #HVAC

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AD announced its intent to acquire supplyFORCE, expanding support for independent #distributors and strengthening national account capabilities. Read more.

#distribution #supplychain #contractors

Photo courtesy of AD and supplyFORCE.

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Everflow has acquired QuickFitting, expanding its portfolio with SurePress and Push-to-Connect technologies while strengthening its #distribution network across North America.

#plumbing #acquisition

Photo courtesy of Everflow and Quickfitting.

https://t.co/rUzDaWBJrP

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📈July PHCP-PVF price increases are here.

Manufacturers have announced new pricing adjustments across #plumbing products, #valves, #fittings, and more, with some categories increasing by 10% or more.

See the latest updates: https://t.co/nZW3eZswm8

Photo courtesy of @BNP_Media

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The best way to get on TV isn't always buying a commercial.

@RipleyPR's Heather Ripley explains how local news coverage helps #contractors build trust, increase visibility, and make the phone ring.

Photo courtesy @gettyimages

Read more: https://t.co/zXygdvFG5P

#plumbing

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At the #America250 celebration, @phccnatl's Tony Bertolino highlighted the value of #apprenticeships and the future of the skilled trades.

"Earn while you learn" continues to open doors for the next generation.

Read more: https://t.co/3Z0KytgUoX

#America250 #skilledtrades

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A&L Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is celebrating 50 years with a new name: Test of Time Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. The rebrand reflects the family-owned company’s growth while honoring its roots.

Read more: https://t.co/Xs0iFQgdsi

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When something goes wrong, do you ask, "Who dropped the ball?" or "How do we own the outcome?"

The @BlueCollarSG's Kenny Chapman explains why extreme #ownership is the #leadership standard that changes everything.

https://t.co/CnB1oZ4YTB

Photo courtesy of @GettyImages

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A new survey finds callbacks and rework are the No. 1 problem skilled tradespeople want AI to solve. See what 1,000 workers had to say about AI's role in the field: https://t.co/aMPJdGYXfn
#AI #SkilledTrades #Plumbing

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Happy Fourth of July!

Thank you to the #plumbing, #HVAC, and mechanical professionals who help keep our communities running, today and every day.

Have a safe and happy Independence Day! 🎆
#FourthOfJuly #skilledtrades

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Legend Valve has announced a series of executive leadership promotions designed to support the company's continued growth and long-term strategy. Learn more about the appointments and what they mean for the organization.

Read more: https://t.co/UpvkElWVn2

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.@ServiceTitan is partnering with @AWMHFoundation, Metallica's nonprofit, to support the Metallica Scholars Initiative and expand pathways into the #skilledtrades.

Read more: https://t.co/H2W25sHGid

#workforcedevelopment #plumbing

Photo courtesy of ServiceTitan.

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🚨 Nominations are OPEN!

Know a rising leader in the #plumbing industry? Nominate them for the 2026 Plumbing & Mechanical and @supplyht Top 40 Under 40 Next Gen All-Star competition.

Deadline: Aug. 10

Submit your nomination today.

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@AOSmithWaterHeater has launched its Summer Tools Promotion! #Contractors can earn a $25 tool credit with qualifying water heater purchases from participating wholesalers through Aug. 31, while supplies last. #waterheaters

Photo courtesy of A.O. Smith

https://t.co/grjw1qWU3T

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Firefighter. Plumbing contractor. Problem solver.
Jesse Correira shares his approach to replacing an aging indirect water heater while balancing two demanding careers.

Read more: https://t.co/2uSz4VSRUE
Image courtesy of Pexels.#Plumbing #WaterHeaters #Hydronics #ContractorLife

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Are "emergency" plumbing calls disrupting your entire schedule?

A smarter dispatch strategy can improve profitability, technician efficiency and customer service—without saying yes to every request.

Read more: https://t.co/fVE3Gwt1JD #Dispatch #Contractors #FieldService

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The skilled trades shortage is evolving, and so is the research behind it.
Bring Back the Trades has expanded its workforce research initiative to better identify where labor shortages are greatest and how the industry can respond.

Read more: https://t.co/CEnHJGqWNt

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Great #marketing doesn't stop at generating #leads, it equips sales teams to close more business. Alicia Branham of @branmarketing shares the #sales materials every team should have. Read more:
https://t.co/KSq2tdTu06

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AHRI's April 2026 data shows residential gas and electric storage water heater shipments continued to soften, reflecting ongoing economic pressures and slower housing activity.

Read our breakdown of the latest trends shaping the water heating market: https://t.co/xol425rdks