Supply House Times Editorial Director Natalie Forster moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars: John Barba, director of sales training at Taco Comfort Solutions; John Siegenthaler, consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs in Holland Patent, New York; Max Rohr, director of marketing and education, Caleffi Hydronic Solutions; and Dave Yates, a former mechanical contractor and owner of F.W. Behler in York, Pennsylvania.

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Bob Downie, President and CEO of Duravit Americas, shares how the brand is adapting to an evolving market. From growing customer expectations to digital innovation and sustainability initiatives, Duravit is reimagining bathroom luxury while honoring its more than 200-year history.

In this episode we discuss:

The evolution of industry standards and changing customer behavior

How Duravit balances heritage with innovation to create a unique edge

The new state-of-the-art production plant with sustainability at its core

Navigating challenges and opportunities in today’s market

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IAPMO's Christoph Lohr, PE, vice president of technical services, dives into water safety in heating systems, IAPMO's recent acquisition of ESPRI and what this means for research efforts moving forward, plus changes to be aware of in upcoming code cycles.

Preferred Sales' President Michelle Lewnes-Dadas sat down to talk with us about the rep model in 2025, her leadership roles with AIM/R and ASA, work-life balance, and bridging generational gaps in the workforce.

Aware of the industry need for business intelligence training, the PHCC Educational Foundation has partnered with Goalmakers to develop Business Leadership Essentials, a 10-week, peer-based learning program through its online PHCC Academy for current and future managers of plumbing and HVACR businesses. Natalie Forster talks with Dan Quinonez, executive director of the PHCC Educational Foundation and Jeremy Wall, CEO of Goalmakers, to discuss common business management mishaps, success planning and more.

Lisa Lyon, general manager for Webstone, shares her insight on all things leadership and learning new sides of the business as a valve expert who has worked in every facet from marketing and sales, to product management and now general management.

Sustainability is a hot topic in the plumbing industry today, and water reuse is one of many ways that the plumbing industry is innovating to become more sustainable. From graywater reuse to rainwater harvesting, how are experts in the industry incorporating water reuse into their strategies, and why is it important?

Associate Editor Kristen Bayles sat down with Christopher Peterson, National Sales Manager of Saniflo, to discuss the major hurdles for water reuse: from cost perceptions, space limitations, regulatory complexity, lack of standardized education/training, and more.

As the Sustainability manager for GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, Chrissie Walsh leverages her climate-focused skillset as an Atmospheric Scientist to help further the company’s vision of becoming the global leader in sustainable water systems. Editorial Director Natalie Forster sits down with Chrissie to chat about the importance of transparency, collaboration and systems thinking in order to reach building sustainability goals.

The plumbing industry is at the forefront of water conservation, safety and quality, with virtually all manufacturers working toward a shared goal of increased efficiency and accessibility to clean water. Even so, the U.S. has an alarming water quality problem. One in four Americans’ water is unsafe to drink and 45% of tap water contains PFAS. As end users become more aware of and knowledgeable on the damaging effects of PFAS, micro plastics, other chemicals and hard water, plumbing professionals must be up-to-date with the latest water treatment and filtration technologies on the market. Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times sat down with Sara Krupa, category manager, filtration at Moen to talk all things water filtration. (Image courtesy of Moen)

Without the scale and flexibility that come with being in the cloud, distributors will struggle to quickly adapt to planned tariffs and other potential disruptions. Similarly, cyberattacks are only becoming more sophisticated, and organizations without robust cybersecurity plans will remain vulnerable to costly breaches. Distributors in the cloud can be more agile and resilient, responding more quickly to ongoing disruptions. Epicor's John Carrico, VP of Product Management, dives into cybersecurity and other supply chain tech trends in this podcast. (Image courtesy of Epicor)