As we wrap up the year on Plumber magazine, we want to take a look back at our first year in print.
We officially launched Plumber as an online-only publication in January 2015, but after receiving a lot of positive feedback and continually being asked if we were going to launch a print edition, we did just that in January.
Plumber, like everything we do at COLE Publishing, is about people. It’s about plumbers — not pipes and fixtures. Yes, we feature the latest tools and equipment, but we give them context and explain how plumbers are using those tools to build their businesses and solve customers’ problems.
We’ve profiled 12 plumbing contractors, counting this issue, and highlighted several others in the First Responders and On the Road features. We’ll continue to spotlight plumbing professionals heading into our second year of the print edition.
BRING IN NEW FACES
You’ve seen changes throughout the year with this publication. Most notably who’s been handling the editor duties.
Luke Laggis started off as editor with the online-only edition and then ushered the magazine into print. In June, Luke handed the reins over to Ed Wodalski. Ed continued to grow the publication and highlighted some great companies. Sadly, Ed passed away in September at the age of 64 due to a heart attack.
I am now taking on the editor duties of Plumber. I know I have some big shoes to fill, but I’m looking forward to what is ahead for this magazine. There are some great First Responder stories already in the works and some unique company profiles coming up the next few months.
A little bit of background on me: I started at COLE Publishing in 2013 as copy editor for all of our publications. I soon moved on to editor duties for our sister publications Gas, Oil & Mining Contractor magazine and then eventually Dig Different. I’m looking forward to this new challenge and helping Plumber grow and mature.
Also new to this title is our digital editor. Taking over for Wodalski in that role will be Kyle Rogers. Kyle also serves as digital editor for our Municipal Sewer & Water and Cleaner websites. He will keep our online readers updated daily on what is happening in the plumbing industry.
HERE FOR YOU
Both Kyle and I would enjoy hearing from you, our readers, about what drives you in this industry. What do you want to see in the pages of this magazine and online? Email us at editor@plumbermag.com or call us at 800/257-7222 to share your thoughts or story ideas.
Enjoy this issue!
