While skill-level is important, customers are considering other traits before hiring and recommending Pros. Lowe’s State of the Pro report found that homeowners are nearly twice as likely to use personal recommendations or referrals (84%) than external recommendations or referrals (48%). Learn more about strengthening your relationship with customers here Read more
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While skill-level is important, customers are considering other traits before hiring and recommending Pros. Lowe’s State of the Pro report found that homeowners are nearly twice as likely to use personal recommendations or referrals (84%) than external recommendations or referrals (48%). Learn more about strengthening your relationship with customers here.
Manufacturer’s Industry Forward™ charitable giving program provides strategic grant funding and donation of 10 heat pump water heaters to support ECA’s workforce development training and low-income assistance program Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announced today a $30,000 grant and the donation of 10 65-gallon AeroTherm® heat Read more
Manufacturer’s Industry Forward™ charitable giving program provides strategic grant funding and donation of 10 heat pump water heaters to support ECA’s workforce development training and low-income assistance program
Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announced today a $30,000 grant and the donation of 10 65-gallon AeroTherm® heat pump water heaters to Pennsylvania’s Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA).
The grant, part of Bradford White’s Industry Forward™ initiative supporting workforce development and public awareness of plumbing and HVAC industry careers, will directly benefit ECA’s Philadelphia Youth Pathways to Clean Energy Careers program, which introduces low-income minority students to clean energy career paths. The program offers 100 hours of classroom and hands-on experience for students in five possible career tracks, including commercial HVAC installation, HVAC maintenance and repair, and heat pump water heater installation and maintenance. The program will sharpen their technical skills, help them acquire needed credentials and advance them toward job placement.
As part of this workforce education grant, Bradford White training experts will lend their expertise throughout the year to ECA staff and students by providing in-person and online training to further advance their knowledge and complement the education offered by ECA.
“The skilled trades offer a variety of rewarding career opportunities that many rising jobseekers aren’t aware of,” said Rebecca Owens, senior manager of communications for Bradford White. “These jobs offer competitive salaries and benefits, career advancement, job security and satisfaction. We’re proud to partner with ECA and advance their work to ensure that students from all backgrounds have full access to these potentially life-changing opportunities.”
ECA also received 10 Bradford White AeroTherm® heat pump water heaters, which were delivered by Rich-Tomkins, a manufacturer’s representative for the company. Two units will be used in ECA’s heat pump training lab and eight will be donated to qualifying families through the Philadelphia Water Heater Emergency Fund. The heat pump lab will further expand their efforts to train local residents on this product, allowing them to be prepared for future conversions to this energy-efficient technology in Philadelphia.
“It’s a privilege to partner with Bradford White, the industry leader on this technology, and to receive this generous support from their Industry Forward program,” said Steve Luxton, chief executive officer, ECA. These funds will give underserved Philadelphians the skills they need to install the AeroTherms and open doors to good-paying plumbing and HVAC jobs. Every week we receive calls from low-income seniors and families living without hot water. This support will help meet that need, and at the same time, help the city meet its goals for electrification.”
For more information about Bradford White Corporation’s Industry Forward™ initiative, visit https://www.bradfordwhitecorporation.com/giving/.
Tip of the Week: According to Lowe’s State of the Pro report, 76% of Pros say they rely on suppliers and retailers more than ever for extra support, with nearly 90% of Pros saying it’s important for retailers to have valuable loyalty programs. By signing up for Lowe’s MVPs Pro Rewards Program, Pros get a Read more
Tip of the Week: According to Lowe’s State of the Pro report, 76% of Pros say they rely on suppliers and retailers more than ever for extra support, with nearly 90% of Pros saying it’s important for retailers to have valuable loyalty programs. By signing up for Lowe’s MVPs Pro Rewards Program, Pros get a true business partner in addition to earning gift cards, exclusive offers, like free select drinks and snacks, access to business tools, Paint Rewards, a chance to win prizes, and newly introduced MVPs Bonus Days!
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RIDGID, part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, introduces the smallest and lightest press tool on the market, the RP 115 Mini Press Tool. Designed for residential and lightweight commercial plumbing use, it completes the majority of press connections installed in the market with ease, while getting professionals to their next job faster. Engineered with the Read more
RIDGID, part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, introduces the smallest and lightest press tool on the market, the RP 115 Mini Press Tool. Designed for residential and lightweight commercial plumbing use, it completes the majority of press connections installed in the market with ease, while getting professionals to their next job faster.
Engineered with the quality and technology that have kept RIDGID first in pressing for decades, the RP 115 can press 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch copper and stainless steel fittings. It is 14.6 inches long, 2.5 inches wide and weighs only 5.5 pounds with battery and jaws. The RP 115 has a SlimGrip handle and optimized trigger for balance and control; one-handed jaw opening and operation for reach and ease of use; and 210-degree head swivel for access to tight spaces.
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Tip of the Week: Homeowners are focusing more on the financial value of their homes, with 75% of homeowners saying they see their home as a long-term investment now more than ever, and 74% saying they see home improvement as a way to increase the financial value of their homes. Learn more about homeowner trends Read more
Tip of the Week: Homeowners are focusing more on the financial value of their homes, with 75% of homeowners saying they see their home as a long-term investment now more than ever, and 74% saying they see home improvement as a way to increase the financial value of their homes. Learn more about homeowner trends that can help you serve them better by visiting Lowe’s State of the Pro report.
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