Industry News

01.29.20

Milwaukee Tool will once again expand its footprint in the United States (US) with the announcement of a new vertically integrated manufacturing plant in West Bend, WI. Located only 20 min from Milwaukee Tool’s Global Headquarters, the facility will manufacture new-to-market Hand Tools for professional electricians and utility linemen.

01.15.20

Despite substantial political upheaval, a largely fractured Congress, an upcoming election, and slowing growth both here and abroad, economically speaking the next 12 months should be fine

01.15.20

As we enter 2020, the HVACR industry continues the transition to low-GWP refrigerants. As a point of reference, here’s an update of what was accomplished in 2019.

01.10.20

For several years, PHCC and Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) are both members of the HVACR Alliance , which collaborates on legislative and regulatory efforts, as well as shares industry intelligence and best practices. 

12.06.19

Association executives are managing a diversity of members that extend across five very different generations (the same can be said of PHCC contractors and their employees). The younger generation seeks out opportunities to learn from mentors and gain access to new skills and information. They want to have an impact on society. They want to advance and grow professionally, and as a result, they’re willing to take on internships and other professional development opportunities.

11.08.19

Membership recruitment and retention continue to be major focus areas for PHCC; however, the three-tier federation structure of our association is not growing sufficiently to replenish members who’ve left, in addition to recruiting new members. 

10.18.19

Blake Morgan wrote in her April 2018 CMO Network article, Will Amazon Get Into The Construction Business? “Many customers who have newer homes have created a smart home hub – where Amazon’s Alexa or Google’s Go are connected to the lights, music, front door lock, thermostat, video cameras, external security system and more.” 

06.25.19

Federated Insurance is offering complimentary risk management training for Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association members on October 15-17, 2019.

03.29.19

It is with great sadness that Bradford White Corporation announces the passing of its chairman A. Robert “Bob” Carnevale.

03.14.19

The call for abstracts for the seventh biannual Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), to be held from May 12-13, 2020 in San Antonio, has been issued.