phcppros PHCP Pros: Resources for contractors, engineers and distributors including construction methods, materials and business practices. https://www.phcppros.com/rss/articles HF scientific MCX Pocket Photometer HF scientific has announced the launch of the MCX Pocket Photometer. 

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23477-hf-scientific-mcx-pocket-photometer http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23477 EVAPCO Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation in Evaporative Cooling and Heat Transfer EVAPCO is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of growth from a small Baltimore refrigeration business into a global manufacturer of heat transfer solutions serving industries worldwide.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23476-evapco-celebrates-50-years-of-innovation-in-evaporative-cooling-and-heat-transfer http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23476 Winsupply Launches NASCAR Partnership With Jordan Anderson Racing The “Win with Winsupply” program will sponsor Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 Chevrolet for six 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races while offering hospitality experiences for local company owners, employees and customers.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 11:26:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23475-winsupply-launches-nascar-partnership-with-jordan-anderson-racing http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23475 HARDI Opposes EPA Changes to Technology Transitions Rule as Costly Mistake for HVACR Industry HARDI said the changes undermine the market certainty needed to support the ongoing HFC phasedown and risk increasing refrigerant demand beyond what the industry is legally allowed to supply.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 11:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23474-hardi-opposes-epa-changes-to-technology-transitions-rule-as-costly-mistake-for-hvacr-industry http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23474 Johnson Controls Heat Pumps Deliver 32% Reduction in Annual Heating Costs While Cutting Heating Emissions by 55% Johnson Controls heat pumps are being deployed across industries where reliability, performance and economics are critical, demonstrating results at commercial, industrial and district scale.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 10:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23473-johnson-controls-heat-pumps-deliver-32-reduction-in-annual-heating-costs-while-cutting-heating-emissions-by-55 http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23473 Over 1,500 Attend First-Ever Maine Skills Expo at SMCC; $22,500 in Scholarships Awarded The event drew over 1,500 attendees eager to fill the gym floor and nearby parking lot to engage with 70 hands-on trades exhibits.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 17:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23472-over-1-500-attend-first-ever-maine-skills-expo-at-smcc-22-500-in-scholarships-awarded http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23472 Construction Industry Leaders Unite Around Mental Health With 988 on Hard Hats Nationwide Hard Hat Courage initiative launches “A Call To Save Lives” campaign during Mental Health Awareness Month to destigmatize mental health in the construction industry.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 11:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23471-construction-industry-leaders-unite-around-mental-health-with-988-on-hard-hats-nationwide http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23471 A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

A. O. Smith announced Carrie L. Anderson as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, succeeding Charles T. Lauber, who will retire after more than 26 years with the company.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470-a-o-smith-announces-retirement-of-charles-t-lauber-and-appointment-of-carrie-l-anderson-as-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470 From Service to Skilled Trades: America’s Most Overlooked Workforce Pipeline With their technical training, discipline and hands-on experience, veterans are uniquely positioned to meet labor shortage demands while finding a meaningful career in the trades. 


]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 09:28:37 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23469-from-service-to-skilled-trades-americas-most-overlooked-workforce-pipeline http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23469 EVAPCO eco-Air PuRe-JET Pumpless Recirculation Adiabatic System EVAPCO introduces PuRe-JET, an innovative pumpless recirculation adiabatic system designed to simplify operation, reduce maintenance, and deliver highly efficient thermal performance.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 16:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23468-evapco-eco-air-pure-jet-pumpless-recirculation-adiabatic-system http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23468 Trimble Empowers Future Skilled Workforce Through National SkillsUSA Sponsorship The collaboration focuses on workforce optimization, a core Trimble value that addresses the widening skills gap by making professional technology more accessible.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 16:26:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23467-trimble-empowers-future-skilled-workforce-through-national-skillsusa-sponsorship http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23467 Denny Davis Joins Wright as Regional Sales Manager Davis will oversee manufacturers’ representative agencies and support authorized distribution partners throughout Wright’s Midwest and North Atlantic territory.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 11:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23466-denny-davis-joins-wright-as-regional-sales-manager http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23466 PHCC-ASA 2026 Joint Legislative Conference Brings Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill PHCC-ASA bring contractors, distributors and industry leaders to Washington, D.C., calling for action on workforce development, energy policy and regulatory certainty during their 2026 joint legislative conference.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23465-phcc-asa-2026-joint-legislative-conference-brings-industry-priorities-to-capitol-hill http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23465 WiMI Conference Heads to San Diego The 2026 WiMI Conference runs June 8–10 in San Diego, bringing together women in the mechanical industry for leadership development, education, and networking.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 11:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23464-wimi-conference-heads-to-san-diego http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23464 Acorn-Sinks SD-2019 Drop-In Sink Acorn-Sinks Stainless Steel Drop-In Sink is designed to support performance and durability in clinical environments. 

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 17:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23463-acorn-sinks-sd-2019-drop-in-sink http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23463 RUGGED Mind and Body Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit Part 3: Stigma in the Trades The third article in this series looks at breaking the stigma around mental health and why conversations in the trades matter.

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 14:40:19 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23462-rugged-mind-and-body-mental-health-awareness-month-toolkit-part-3-stigma-in-the-trades http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23462 NAMBA to Convene 3rd Annual Building Fire Safety Symposium

NAMBA’s third annual Building Fire Safety Symposium will be held Sept. 9–10, 2026, in Chicago, bringing industry leaders together to advance fire safety across design, materials, construction and code enforcement.

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 12:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23460-namba-to-convene-3rd-annual-building-fire-safety-symposium http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23460 Trane Opens New Sales and Distribution Office in Fort Smith, Arkansas The facility is expected to support up to 10 employees and will play an important role in delivering HVAC products, services and solutions across the market.

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 11:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23459-trane-opens-new-sales-and-distribution-office-in-fort-smith-arkansas http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23459 Plastics Pipe Institute Reaffirms Support for Renewal of USMCA PPI is urging the U.S., Mexico and Canada to maintain the USMCA agreement, citing its role in supporting stable supply chains, investment certainty and long-term infrastructure growth across North America.

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 11:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23458-plastics-pipe-institute-reaffirms-support-for-renewal-of-usmca http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23458 Marley Engineered Products Names Goodyear HVAC Sales Recipient of 2026 Jim Herring Memorial Silver Fox Award The award recognizes Goodyear HVAC Sales for its work on Landmark Center Phase 3, a prominent office and laboratory building in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood.

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 15:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23457-marley-engineered-products-names-goodyear-hvac-sales-recipient-of-2026-jim-herring-memorial-silver-fox-award http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23457 Best Plumbing Specialties Celebrates the Spirit of Candice Saylor On April 12, 2026, Candice passed away suddenly at the age of 38. 

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 14:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23456-best-plumbing-specialties-celebrates-the-spirit-of-candice-saylor http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23456 Rheem and Ruud Launch New Multi-Trade Pro Partner Loyalty Program for Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Professionals The enhanced first-of-its-kind program offers exclusive incentives, advanced training, marketing support and digital tools to power contractor business growth.

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 14:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23455-rheem-and-ruud-launch-new-multi-trade-pro-partner-loyalty-program-for-heating-cooling-and-plumbing-professionals http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23455 F.W. Webb Company Opens New Queensbury, New York, Store and Warehouse The new Queensbury facility introduces multiple enhancements designed to improve product availability, convenience, and technical support across a range of applications.

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23454-fw-webb-company-opens-new-queensbury-new-york-store-and-warehouse http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23454 SJE Acquires Anchor Scientific The Anchor Scientific acquisition marks SJE’s eighth acquisition since 2021 and first in 2026.

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 11:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23453-sje-acquires-anchor-scientific http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23453 Renovating for a More Resilient Tomorrow When retrofitting, renovating or remodeling, contractors should consider several factors to ensure a building is safe for its occupants. 

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 07:08:24 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23452-renovating-for-a-more-resilient-tomorrow http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23452 Milwaukee Tool Expands Safety Training Focus to Include Mental Health During 2026 Construction Safety Week During Construction Safety Week (May 4–8, 2026), Milwaukee Tool expanded its safety training focus to include mental health; introducing a new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 10:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23451-milwaukee-tool-expands-safety-training-focus-to-include-mental-health-during-2026-construction-safety-week http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23451 SFPE Appoints Jonathan Hodges Chair of RTM Committee The Society of Fire Protection Engineers has appointed Jonathan L. Hodges, Ph.D., chair of its RTM Committee, where he will help guide the organization’s research and technical initiatives.

]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 09:58:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23450-sfpe-appoints-jonathan-hodges-chair-of-rtm-committee http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23450 Viega North America CEO Marki Huston Receives Regional Economic Development Champion Award The award was presented by Team NEO, along with JobsOhio, at the NEO Rising 2026 event on May 14, 2026.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 16:03:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23449-viega-north-america-ceo-marki-huston-receives-regional-economic-development-champion-award http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23449 HARDI and PHCC File Amicus Brief Supporting EPA AIM Act Allocation Rule

HARDI and PHCC urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold EPA refrigerant allocation rules, warning changes could disrupt the HVACR refrigerant transition.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 14:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23448-hardi-and-phcc-file-amicus-brief-supporting-epa-aim-act-allocation-rule http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23448 NIBCO Introduces Branded Markings to PressACR Line The new visual identifiers enhance product differentiation and help ensure proper application in HVACR systems.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 12:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23447-nibco-introduces-branded-markings-to-pressacr-line http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23447