Innovation Awards winners, representing innovative products and technologies in the market, are chosen annually in 10 industry categories

Viola, who previously served on the WPC executive board as deputy chair, carries nearly 30 years of senior management experience within the plumbing and mechanical industry.

Walker brings more than 20 years of sales experience to the role, including positions with original equipment manufacturers such as Electrolux and Samsung.

Homeowners and contractors will now be able to access product-specific tools and information all in one place. Users can scan the QR code found on the rating plate of their new or existing A. O. Smith water heaters to view a library of resources relevant to their unit. 

Winsupply has completed the purchase of the property at 2932 S. Dixie Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45409, previously known as the Golden Nugget Pancake House.

The Axel Springer Award is an annual event that brings together visionary thinkers and top-level decision-makers from various industries.

Eastern Industrial Supplies annual golf tournament raised $90,000 that was donated to Teleios Ministry and will be used to house, educate, and support orphaned children who reside at Daily Bread Life Children’s Home and attend Bread of Life Secondary School in Tanzania.

The donation is aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer and providing support to those affected by the disease.

A. O. Smith announced its fourth quarter promotion for valued wholesale channel partners and their customers. The promotion aims to further incentivize contractors to purchase select commercial gas water heaters from participating locations. 

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through August 2023 is 5.7%.