“American Plumber Stories,” a YouTube docuseries hosted by Craig Morgan, aims to promote plumbing as a career. Directed by Spencer Brown of Pfister, it has become a cultural symbol for the plumbing community, inspiring trade school teachers to incorporate it into their curriculum and receiving positive feedback for its impact.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has awarded the Kohler Co. Vikrell Electric Boiler & Microgrid System project with more than $588,000 (of the total project federal cost share of up to $51.2 million) to begin Phase 1 activities to demonstrate commercial- scale decarbonization solutions to help move energy-intensive industries toward net-zero. 

Van Velkinburgh will manage OEM parts distribution to independent service agents along the Eastern Seaboard from the Carolinas through Maine.

The 2024 Global Good Award for Best Product marks a highlight for Niagara as the company celebrates 50 years of helping over 4.7 million users save more than 308 billion gallons of water and save over $3.7 billion in utility bills.

Starting September 1st, Balfrey & Johnston will become the Wisconsin representative for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions.

Niagara’s Pro product lineup helps Rep agencies serve the needs of their plumbing professionals by offering advanced technology and high performance for those who are looking for a wide variety of water-efficient products.

Suppliers and showroom representatives gathered with 25 influential kitchen and bath designers on June 25, where attendees collaborated during educational sessions, shared trends, and discussed product styles.

Effective immediately, Hodes & Sutter will represent Basco throughout the entire states of Kansas and Missouri. 

Building on an exciting year and laying the groundwork for continued success, AD members and supplier partners maximized their time together at the 2024 AD Decorative Brands Division Annual Meeting, which ran from May 6-8.

Kohler champions innovators and artists with global collaborations. Our partnerships with Studio McGee, SR_A, and Daniel Arsham have pushed design boundaries and turned products into art.