Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to sit down with Tina Gullickson and discuss her goals and strategies in leading Caleffi North America through this next chapter.

PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to speak with several key industry stakeholders about trends and technological developments in the market, including: Greg Nahrgang, vice president, technical services and product development, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry; Adam Botts, product manager for Viega; and Steven Dolejsi, applications engineering manager, IPEX.

Impact Water Products joins other  A. O. Smith acquisitions, Water Tec (2023), Atlantic Filter (2022), Master Water Corporation (2021), Water-Right Group (2019), Hague Quality Water (2017), and Aquasana (2016) in the company’s growing North America Water Treatment business.

In his new role, Choflet will continue to lead wholesale, retail, specialty and international sales. 

This marks the first year A. O. Smith has been recognized, joining more than 135 other honorees, spanning 19 countries and 46 industries over the award’s 18-year run.

Aktibolaget Durgo is a specialty developer and manufacturer of air admittance valves (AAVs) and other pressure regulating valves based in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Chamber announced this year’s winners on its website; rankings will be unveiled at an awards event held on May 8.

Zoeller Co. announced that Bill Zoeller will become CEO, effective May 1, 2024.

The 180,000-square-foot plant in Mantua, Ohio, is actively under construction and is expected to be operational in early 2025.

Sooke School District responded to the influx of young families by swiftly constructing schools for 1,200 students. These LEED v4 Gold-certified buildings seamlessly integrated into the landscape, featuring photovoltaic panels, geothermal HVAC, and district heating for efficiency. Underground piping ensured optimal comfort while minimizing waste.