Press Releases

06.19.20

With the health and safety of attendees, staff and the public top of mind during the current public health crisis, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) announces that it will offer its annual conference, PHCCCONNECT2020, in a virtual format. The event, scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 1, will offer a valued-packed online program, full of high-quality education and networking opportunities.

04.29.20

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has elevated long-time Industry Associate A. O. Smith Corporation, a manufacturer of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as water treatment products, to a new Executive sponsorship level. This status was approved by the PHCC Board of Directors to recognize the significant contributions of this strong advocate of the organization.

04.22.20

Power Meeting 2020 in San Diego, California, was unlike any other. Taking place in early March, COVID-19 was just starting to wreak havoc on U.S. businesses, requiring the 143 registrants to attend to their employees’ needs quickly and remotely over the 2½-day event and forcing some organic stops and starts during the Power Meeting programs.

03.20.20

The President and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a Coronavirus Guidance for America identifying plumbers and other tradespeople as “essential critical infrastructure workers” as our nation responds to the threat of COVID-19.

03.05.20

Across the Baystate there are many families who struggle in silence during the winter months. Many studies have been done on the dilemma of choosing to "heat or eat," or using the stove for household heat because the furnace went out, bundling kids up in added layers because the cost of oil is too much and it’s not “that cold,” living in darkness for as long as possible because the electric bill didn’t make the cut this month, or just plain suffering in extreme weather.

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.

01.16.20

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, PHCC members, state executives and staff were invited to the White House for an exclusive PHCC ceremony celebrating the association’s commitment to the Pledge to America’s Workers.

11.04.19

The 14th annual Safety First! Contractor of the Year Award was presented to Dan Bonetti of Castro Valley, CA. Federated Insurance presented the award on October 4, 2019 at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors–National Association’s PHCCCONNECT national convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

10.16.19

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) presented its annual HVAC Contractor of the Year Award – sponsored by Rheem– to Todd and Ryan Kletz of One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Recognizing excellence in the HVACR industry, the award – presented at PHCCCONNECT2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana – salutes the contractor best demonstrating professionalism, merchandising and management skills, innovative HVAC practices, trade involvement, and community service.

10.16.19

More than 900 attendees at PHCCCONNECT2019 returned home excited to start their business engines equipped with valuable takeaways from PHCC’s three-day conference and Product & Technology Showcase.