NIBCO INC. has announced its partnership for Season five of American Plumber Stories, a docuseries that serves to inspire, educate and entertain both current and future members of the plumbing industry. Created by Pfister Faucets, American Plumber Stories celebrates the lives and work of all plumbers by sharing their passion and advice to the next generation of Read more
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NIBCO INC. has announced its partnership for Season five of American Plumber Stories, a docuseries that serves to inspire, educate and entertain both current and future members of the plumbing industry.
Created by Pfister Faucets, American Plumber Stories celebrates the lives and work of all plumbers by sharing their passion and advice to the next generation of plumbers and their plans to reshape the industry. Anticipated to air in the second half of 2024, Season five will feature perspectives from plumbing experts in Australia, Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, and California and will highlight some of the common challenges faced by plumbers across the world. The series was recently awarded three Telly Awards.
“NIBCO partnering with American Plumber Stories was a natural fit, as we are committed to supporting and elevating the plumbing industry,” said Ashley Martin, president and COO, NIBCO. “The U.S. is in critical need of the next generation of plumbers. This show is helping to engage young men and women in an authentic way to help change the perception and inspire successful and fulfilling careers in the plumbing trades.”
“Young men and women who enter the workforce early can learn the plumbing trade and make it a long-term career. This also allows many to establish and build their own company. The goal of American Plumber Stories is to update the perceptions of the plumber profession in a documentary-style format. We need to engage with young people, sharing an authentic look at the plumbing trade today and real plumbers’ success stories to encourage a new workforce,” says Spencer Brown, Pfister’s director of sales and executive producer of American Plumber Stories.
Spencer added, “The goals of American Plumber Stories are to inspire, educate and entertain. Our hope is that the docuseries changes the image of the industry, helping to attract and recruit new talent.”
Pfister Faucets created American Plumber Stories to feature plumbers across the nation, sharing the passion they have for their profession. The show tells stories of how they got started, their advice for future plumbers, and the rewards that come with the trade. Season five of American Plumber Stories is the first time the show has traveled outside of the United States and there is great excitement about reaching an international audience–especially the next generation of plumbers. Country music star and Army Reserve Soldier Craig Morgan will return as the show’s host.
“I was very excited when Pfister approached me about this project—I am glad to help shine a light on the trade and see what Pfister is doing with American Plumber Stories to help inspire a new generation of plumbers,” said American Plumber Stories Host, Craig Morgan.
For more information and to watch episodes of American Plumber Stories, please follow on Instagram, subscribe to YouTube, or visit the website here.
The premier HVAC, plumbing, and electrical consulting company’s courses will provide executable, winning strategies to improve distribution sales performance Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces the return of the popular Territory Manager Consulting Skills Series, designed to help distribution sales professionals transform Read more
The premier HVAC, plumbing, and electrical consulting company’s courses will provide executable, winning strategies to improve distribution sales performance
Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces the return of the popular Territory Manager Consulting Skills Series, designed to help distribution sales professionals transform from simple order taker to valuable business resource for their customers.
“The focus of the Territory Manager Consulting Skills Series is to help managers deliver actionable consulting advice, from lead retention and conversion to increasing profit margins,” said Matt MacArthur, Sr. Vice President of Training at BDR. “Consumer expectations for home service providers are growing yearly, and this series equips managers with the skills to help contractors develop winning tactics. These strategies can help home service companies execute effectively, provide the highest quality of service, and foster more revenue opportunities for their businesses.”
Kicking off in February 2025, the Territory Manager Consulting Skills Series provides new and experienced territory managers with the tools to enhance the customer experience by offering business guidance and advice. Led by former top-performing territory managers, the series helps position attendees as trusted consultants to their customers, covering topics such as:
- Adding a Retail Sales Person: Feb. 12, 2025
- Pricing a Job Correctly: May 7, 2025
- The Art of Consumer Financing: Aug. 19, 2025
- Improving Contractors’ Success with Leads: Nov. 20, 2025
“Territory managers play a vital role in the success of their clients,” MacArthur said. “They are extended team members that drive success, and by improving their expertise, they can provide better service and measurable results. BDR’s upcoming schedule will provide managing partners the opportunity to create best practices that can be leveraged for scalable growth in 2025 and beyond.”
To register or for more information about BDR’s Territory Manager Consulting Skills Series, visit https://www.bdrco.com/territory-manager-consulting-skills-series/.
Donations to be used as a resource to support the growth of women in HVACR careers Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, announced a $100,000 donation from Synchrony Bank at their Women in HVACR Conference in October. With the generous donation, the Read more
Donations to be used as a resource to support the growth of women in HVACR careers
Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, announced a $100,000 donation from Synchrony Bank at their Women in HVACR Conference in October. With the generous donation, the total endowment fund contributions reached $150,000 in 2024.
With a goal of reaching $1 million to provide six scholarships to women in perpetuity, the fund was created to ease the cost of education for women seeking careers in the HVACR industry.
“Education is expensive, and we understand that,” said Lori Tschohl, president of Women in HVACR. “The scholarship fund is at the heart of what Women in HVACR stands for. Synchrony Bank’s contribution, in addition to the other donations, takes us one step closer to reaching our goal. HVACR is such a rewarding industry, and these supporters help provide women with the education and resources necessary for success.”
Created in 2022 by Ruth King, founder of Women in HVACR, the endowment fund has received donations totaling $122,000 in 2022 and $65,000 in 2023.
“By investing in scholarships for women in trades like HVACR, we’re not only supporting individual career growth but also strengthening the industry as a whole,” said Curtis Howse, executive vice president and CEO, Home & Auto, Synchrony. “Our partnership with Women in HVACR aligns with Synchrony’s commitment to expanding access to education and supporting diversity in trade industries.”
Women in HVACR accepts applications for scholarships through June 1 each year. Recipients are announced in September.
To learn more about the Women in HVACR Endowment fund or to donate, visit www.womeninhvacr.org/endowment.
For more information about Women in HVACR, visit www.womeninhvacr.org.
AUX AIR USA will be exhibiting and engaging with industry leaders at the HARDI Annual Conference Dec. 7-10 AUX, a $10 billion global leader and innovator of residential HVAC solutions, has announced its entry into the U.S. market with AUX AIR USA—a significant milestone in the company’s nearly 40-year journey of delivering cutting-edge technology backed Read more
AUX AIR USA will be exhibiting and engaging with industry leaders at the HARDI Annual Conference Dec. 7-10
AUX, a $10 billion global leader and innovator of residential HVAC solutions, has announced its entry into the U.S. market with AUX AIR USA—a significant milestone in the company’s nearly 40-year journey of delivering cutting-edge technology backed by unmatched service.
This announcement coincides with AUX’s participation in the HARDI Annual Conference, taking place December 7-10, 2024, in Atlanta, where the company will be exhibiting (Booth #907) and engaging with industry leaders to discuss its plans for introducing innovative solutions to the U.S. HVAC market.
As a subsidiary of AUX, with a robust presence in Europe and Asia, AUX AIR USA’s entrance into the U.S. is a strategic expansion into a market ripe with opportunity.
“This expansion is a natural next step in AUX’s strategy to bring advanced HVAC solutions to markets that demand high performance and quality at a competitive price point,” said Matt Lacey, AUX’s Vice President of U.S. Sales. “Early reception has been positive, indicating a strong need in the U.S. for the next level of cooling innovation with superior technology and simple installation.”
Transforming the U.S. HVAC Landscape
With its U.S. headquarters and corporate team in South Plainfield, N.J., AUX is growing its presence across the country. The company plans to continue adding to its headcount throughout 2025 to support growth, with future plans to establish a factoy in North America.
AUX’s solutions offer distinct advantages, including:
- Ease of Installation: AUX’s mini-split systems are designed for single-person installation, reducing labor costs against the backdrop of ongoing labor shortage in the HVAC industry.
- Superior Technology: AUX brings innovative Japanese engineering to its standard features, including an interactive, locally based, voice control interface.
- Exceptional Support: With a dedicated local technical support team, AUX is committed to providing exceptional service to contractors and distributors.
- Innovative Roadmap: AUX is bringing new, cutting-edge technology to the market with new releases in 2025, including central air systems and an innovative air-to-water system.
- AUX will debut its expanded product lineup at the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida in February, at booth 4370. The product lineup will showcase AUX as the new standard in efficiency and sustainability by combining advanced refrigerants and hydronic technology.
For more information, visit auxair.com/us.
Established in 1965, NEWASIA is South Korea’s premier pipe fitting company. Now, as part of a global expansion, the company is bringing its proprietary piping technology to the U.S. through its Westwood, N.J-based distributor, Hitron Solutions. Over the past 50 years, NEWASIA has made a name for itself as a specialist in premium quality, safe Read more
Established in 1965, NEWASIA is South Korea’s premier pipe fitting company. Now, as part of a global expansion, the company is bringing its proprietary piping technology to the U.S. through its Westwood, N.J-based distributor, Hitron Solutions.
Over the past 50 years, NEWASIA has made a name for itself as a specialist in premium quality, safe and innovative piping systems. The company is a trusted and integral partner to several industries including semi-conductor fab, pharmaceutical factory, construction, plumbing, agriculture, civil and water engineering, shipbuilding, transportation, fire and earthquake safety and many more. Its products have long been considered the gold standard in the category, and they are consistently chosen for such high-profile public and private projects as Seoul’s Incheon Airport, Samsung’s corporate headquarters, the Republic of Korea Central Government Complex, and numerous major railway and tunnel projects.
NEWASIA has two major plants in South Korea. The Yeoju plant produces welding pipe fittings, groove joints and pipe fittings, ring joint and pipe fittings and home check valves and suction diffusers. The second, located in Yongin, produces stainless steel tube for applications in the semiconductor and biopharmaceutical industries, supplying them to globally renowned companies such as Samsung, Samsung Bio, SK Hynix, Intel, Valex, Dockweiler and others.
NEWASIA is especially known for its new generation one-stop joints, and is one of only two major companies in the world who holds a patent for this product, which can be installed much more quickly than competing brands, helping to significantly reduce labor costs.
“At NEWASIA, it is our mandate to provide our customers across the globe and in every industry the best, most functional piping joint solutions while meeting the highest standards of quality and safety, all while prioritizing ease and speed of installation and making every project more cost-effective,” said Sang-Heon Lee, CEO of NEWASIA “We proudly offer an extensive range of standard and custom products coupled with the best service in the business.”
NEWASIA looks forward to bringing U.S. customers the same level of service and quality with both time and cost savings that its clients in Korea and across Asia have enjoyed for fifty years. For a full product catalog, please click here.