PHCPPros: Off the Cuff

Interplay Learning CEO Doug Donovan joins us to discuss how his company is helping to prepare the next generation of skilled tradespeople with online and virtual reality training for the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar and facilities maintenance workforce. 

Tune in to our interview with Troy Locke, manager of technical training and technical support at Viega, to get the scoop on Viega’s two new press tools: the Pressgun 6 and Pressgun Picco 6. Plus, you’ll learn all about the benefits of press technology, the current state of the press fitting market in the U.S., the training opportunities the company has in store for 2021, and more. 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith and Milwaukee Tool Group President Steve Richman discuss how the company started to develop solutions for plumbing and heating contractors and the ways it continues to meet its philosophy of “Disruptive Innovation.” Plus, tune in to learn about some of the company’s new products, what’s in store for the year ahead, and more!

Richman was appointed group president of Milwaukee Tool in January 2007 and is responsible for Milwaukee's Power Tool, Hand Tool, Accessory, Empire Level, and Imperial Blade divisions. As such, he oversees Global Product Development, Manufacturing and Operations for each division, as well as Milwaukee Sales in North and South America.  He has over 25 years of experience in the management of industrial, electrical, plumbing, and retail distribution channels. He has held key management positions with BLACK & DECKER, and MURRAY, served as president of SKIL and BOSCH Power Tools, and served as president and CEO of Werner Co.  Richman contributes an extensive knowledge of manufacturing, product development, sales, and marketing.  He holds a bachelor's degree from UCLA.

PHC News Editor Steve Smith is joined by Cathy Ahern, director of facilities and grounds at Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC), and Eric Morrow, product manager, micro-combined heat and power products. The trio discuss Lochinvar's Micro CHP XRGI25 and why FLCC chose to integrate the combined heat and power system into a new KNIGHT boiler system. 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith discusses the benefits of hydronic heating with Lochinvar product managers Dan Rettig and Robert Wiseman.  

Tune in to learn all about the latest residential and commercial trends, tips and tricks for installers, how to convey the advantages of hydronic heating to both homeowners and commercial property owners, and the new and updated Lochinvar products to look out for in 2021 —  including the CREST condensing boiler, Power-Fin boiler,  KNIGHT XL commercial boiler, and Noble combi boiler. 

National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) CEO Bill Darcy joins The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell to discuss the innovations that have enhanced brick-and-mortar showrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic, the results of the latest Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI), and the 2021 kitchen and bath trends to watch for. 

Plus  — discover how the association is addressing the skilled labor shortage and keeping its members engaged, as well as what's in store for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) Virtual 2021! 

We sit down with Chris Carrier, director of marketing, Americas for Reliance Worldwide Corp. (RWC) to discuss how the company is raising awareness for trade careers through its SharkBite and HoldRite brands, including its recent "Jumpstart a Plumbing Career" video that was released during Careers in Construction Month.

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Anja Smith, managing partner of All Clear Plumbing, shares her experiences working with family, how her plumbing company made it through the early days of  COVID-19, and why her business decided to build both its own flate rate price book and apprenticeship program! 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith and McKinstry's Larry Mayotte discuss the do's and don'ts of safely reopening commercial buildings and how the process continues to evolve. 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith discusses the importance of workforce development initiatives with Carl Pinto Jr., senior director of marketing communications, Bradford White Corp., as well as the state of industry trade shows and what the company is doing to strengthen customer relationships now that we're more than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic.