Apple Valley, Minn. — Uponor North America has been named the 2024 Plumbing – Rough-In Vendor of the Year by Winsupply, a leading supplier of materials for residential and commercial construction as well as industrial use, and the 2023 Mechanical Supplier of the Year by DSG, a top distributor of innovative products and services in the Midwest. Uponor Read more
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Apple Valley, Minn. — Uponor North America has been named the 2024 Plumbing – Rough-In Vendor of the Year by Winsupply, a leading supplier of materials for residential and commercial construction as well as industrial use, and the 2023 Mechanical Supplier of the Year by DSG, a top distributor of innovative products and services in the Midwest.
Uponor was honored with Winsupply’s Plumbing – Rough-In Vendor of the Year Award during the company’s 2024 Vendor Showcase Awards to celebrate the success of Winsupply local companies and vendors.
“We selected Uponor for our Vendor of the Year Award based on feedback and voting of Winsupply Local Company Presidents,” says Tom Ponting, vice president of Vendor Relations at Winsupply. “Uponor has been a strong partner of ours for many years and is known for reliable performance and a forward-thinking mindset. We are proud to present them with this award and are excited for what the future holds.”
The DSG award was presented live at a Circle of Excellence Awards ceremony as part of their 2024 FMS Virtual Summit. Uponor received top honors from a field of 120 suppliers for being an all-around top supplier who is helping DSG grow sales and profitability as well as exemplify DSG’s core values.
“The Supplier of the Year recipient exudes the qualities and values that DSG seeks in a partner, and we’ve found that with Uponor,” says Joe Solheid, vice president of Sales and Marketing at DSG. “They consistently perform in all key areas, including supporting DSG with new opportunities and solutions for customers, which supports long-term growth and continuous improvement. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership and achieving even greater milestones together.”
“The entire Uponor team is honored to receive these awards from Winsupply and DSG,” says Matt Bahr, vice president of Sales at Uponor North America. “These recognitions reflect our commitment to providing outstanding customer experiences — it’s what they’ve come to expect from the Uponor brand. We look forward to growing our partnerships with these organizations in 2024 and beyond.”
Local Students to Gain Hands-On Experience at Citizens Bank Park on April 24 and August 1 Philadelphia—The Philadelphia Phillies and NEST, the pioneer of integrated facilities management, are joining forces to launch the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, a dynamic initiative aimed at guiding Philadelphia-area youth towards promising careers in the skilled trades. The initiative kicks Read more
Local Students to Gain Hands-On Experience at Citizens Bank Park on April 24 and August 1
Philadelphia—The Philadelphia Phillies and NEST, the pioneer of integrated facilities management, are joining forces to launch the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, a dynamic initiative aimed at guiding Philadelphia-area youth towards promising careers in the skilled trades. The initiative kicks off with a series of educational events at Citizens Bank Park this season.
On April 24, students from Mercy Career & Technical High School will inaugurate the program. Subsequent events are scheduled for Aug. 1, featuring participants from MyWIC, an all-girls construction camp. These future industry professionals will learn the intricacies of stadium operations, covering aspects from HVAC and groundskeeping to carpentry and maintenance.
“Partnering with NEST allows us to inspire future generations right here at the home of the Phillies,” said Carolyn DiGiuseppe, General Manager of Facility Services at Citizens Bank Park for Oak View Group (OVG). “The Skilled Trades All-Star Program isn’t just about a single day at the ballpark; it’s about sparking a lifelong interest in the trades that build and sustain our communities. This is a great opportunity for students to go behind the scenes and experience firsthand the impact of the building trades on the day-to-day operation of the ballpark.
Based in South Jersey, NEST helped establish the Skilled Trades Advisory Council (STAC) in 2023, uniting industry experts across the country to champion skilled trades as viable and rewarding career choices. The Skilled Trades All-Star Program is a direct extension of STAC’s mission, seeking to illuminate the path for youth toward these essential roles.
“Rejuvenating the skilled trades has been a priority for us at NEST and the founding members of the Skilled Trades Advisory Council, and we are making incredible progress,” said Rob Almond, CEO of NEST. “The Phillies share our passion for the trades and will play a key role in helping shed light on these amazing career opportunities for the next generation.”
The urgency for such programs is underscored by a report from Associated Builders and Contractors, which indicates the construction industry needs to hire an additional 500,000 workers in 2024 alone to meet labor demands.
Watts has successfully wrapped up Q1 of their 150th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Lucky winners from across the U.S. and Canada have won some exciting prizes. The winners represent a broad range of plumbing industry professionals, including contractors, wholesalers, engineers, facility managers, and more. Q2 Sweepstakes: an Invitation to create your backyard oasis Building on the momentum Read more
Watts has successfully wrapped up Q1 of their 150th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Lucky winners from across the U.S. and Canada have won some exciting prizes. The winners represent a broad range of plumbing industry professionals, including contractors, wholesalers, engineers, facility managers, and more.
Q2 Sweepstakes: an Invitation to create your backyard oasis
Building on the momentum of quarter one’s success, Watts has introduced their second quarter (Q2) “Backyard Oasis” prize theme, now running from April 1 to June 30, 2024. This new theme aims to bring the dream of a perfect backyard retreat to life, with prizes that promise to transform any outdoor space into a haven of relaxation and entertainment. Customers could win one of the following exceptional prizes:
- Kamado Joe Classic Series grills (3 available)
- Ooni Koda 16 pizza ovens + essentials bundles (5 available)
- Yeti Tundra wheeled coolers (3 available)
- Stainless steel patio heaters (3 available)
- Padded hammocks and stands (6 available)
- 34” aluminum round LPG firepits (3 available)
- 150” home theater projectors and screens (12 available)
Empowering customers through learning and earning
Watts is committed to not only providing top-tier products, but also to educating its customers on the unique benefits and applications of its offerings. By engaging with Watts’ differentiated products and solutions, customers can earn limited-time tickets for a chance to participate in “The Backyard Oasis” anniversary sweepstakes.
A year-long celebration
2024 marks a significant year for Watts, as it hosts a series of sweepstakes designed to reward its loyal customers and engage a wider audience with its innovative solutions. The “Backyard Oasis” anniversary sweepstakes is the second in a series of quarterly and monthly drawings, including the grand prize, an all-expense paid trip for two to the heartbeat of New England: Boston, MA.
Watts invites industry professionals to join this celebration of learning, earning, and winning big! Stay tuned for more opportunities to win and make 2024 a memorable year with Watts.
How to participate:
For more information, interested parties are encouraged to visit watts.com/150sweepstakes. For the official rules, including how to enter, eligibility requirements, prize package details, and how to enter at no-cost, please visit watts.com/150sweepstakesrules.
Ariston USA, a part of Ariston Group, announced the formation of a rapid deployment program to serve commercial accounts in need of emergency service. Ariston RED (Rapid Emergency Deployment) offers emergency replacement service in most areas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. The service will offer rapid response Read more
| Ariston USA, a part of Ariston Group, announced the formation of a rapid deployment program to serve commercial accounts in need of emergency service.
Ariston RED (Rapid Emergency Deployment) offers emergency replacement service in most areas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. The service will offer rapid response to hotels, restaurants and other commercial businesses with water heaters so that they will not be forced to temporarily close. Ariston RED will deliver a new water heater, if required, in 6-8 hours. Commercial customers will have access to a complete line of gas, electric, standard and high efficiency commercial water heaters from HTP and American Standard Water Heaters. Restaurants, hotels, schools, retail and assisted living facilities and more are eligible for the service. “This program puts the end user at the forefront,’’ said Mike Carter, Ariston’s Commercial Business Development Manager. “We want to offer support the end users’ needs in an emergency and get replacement water heaters there as quickly as possible. That’s at the heart of what we’re doing.” For more information, contact Mike Carter at michael.carter@ariston.com or at 484-401-8120 |
FEBCO was awarded Vendor of the Year at this year’s Horizon Distributors’ National Sales Meeting in Dallas, Texas. Recognized for exceptional sales growth, innovation, and communication, FEBCO’s achievements were commended by Chris Hudson, Horizon’s Senior Director of Supply Chain. Hudson highlighted FEBCO’s outstanding sales growth, surpassing the entire irrigation product group. FEBCO’s forward-thinking approach, notably Read more
FEBCO was awarded Vendor of the Year at this year’s Horizon Distributors’ National Sales Meeting in Dallas, Texas. Recognized for exceptional sales growth, innovation, and communication, FEBCO’s achievements were commended by Chris Hudson, Horizon’s Senior Director of Supply Chain.
Hudson highlighted FEBCO’s outstanding sales growth, surpassing the entire irrigation product group. FEBCO’s forward-thinking approach, notably integrating smart technology into the backflow preventor category, was praised for its innovation. Additionally, FEBCO’s effective communication with the Horizon Distributors team was acknowledged as instrumental in their success.
This award is a great representation of the hard work and team effort between FEBCO and its rep agencies. The work that goes into supporting Horizon at the brand level does not go unnoticed. Sara, Jason, and Rick (all pictured) wish to thank all FEBCO reps for their efforts to ensure FEBCO is the first choice when a backflow is needed.
To learn more about Horizon Distributors, visit www.horizononline.com.