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World Vision is the largest nongovernmental provider of clean water in the developing world, and are the largest humanitarian partner of USAID. Through World Vision’s work, every 60 seconds a family gets water, a hungry child is fed and a family gets the tools to overcome poverty.

This year’s trends feature a variety of textures, including fluting, ribbing, and knurling on faucets, hardware, and vanities. Fluting is increasingly seen in freestanding bathtubs and sinks, with a wide array of styles and colors showcased by vendors. The popularity of matte textures remains strong.

Center brings together A. O. Smith's North America Water Heating commercial engineering and platform electronics functions with Lochinvar engineering to support commercial product development.

As the second Donald Trump Administration begins, industries are cautious due to tariff uncertainty impacting transportation, diesel prices, and labor costs. Air freight demand may slow due to low consumer confidence, according to Ceva Logistics 2025. While capacity is rising, concerns about oversupply could lead to carrier adjustments or a drop in freight rates.

Rinnai American continues its focus on developing product and service offerings in the commercial segment.

From meetings with leadership on Capitol Hill to engaging with the President’s team, the voice of the PHCP/PVF industry was well heard. Issues making the rounds in Washington included the next steps with the Continuing Resolution, budget reconciliation, tax issues, as well as spending. 

Contractors can receive a $25 tool credit when they purchase an A. O. Smith standard gas or electric water heater and a $50 tool credit when they purchase an A. O. Smith heat pump water heater from participating wholesale partners.

Todd Schwarzenbach joins the Viega leadership team.

Each month ASA asks members of its Industrial Piping Division (those primarily doing business in the industrial/mechanical pipe, valves and fittings segment) for their thoughts on current market conditions and trends, giving the reader boots-on the-ground insights.

Chicago Faucets launches 32-page brochure focused on infection prevention, water stagnation, scald prevention and ligature resistance.