Colin Folk named regional sales manager at PRIER
PRIER Products announced that Colin Folk has joined its team and will be representing the company as a regional sales manager. Folk has nearly 10 years of industry specific experience with a background in wholesale distribution, as a manufacturer rep and now transitioning to the manufacturing side of the business. Prior to joining our industry, Folk spent nearly 12 years in the U.S. Army where he served as a counterintelligence agent, supporting operations across the globe.
Pipe Restoration welcomes Scott Belli
Pipe Restoration continues to grow its operations in Southern California, welcoming Scott Belli. He joins the ePIPE and eDRAIN sales team bringing industry knowledge and experience gained from his time with Roto-Rooter.
Rinnai extends partnership with Tony Stewart Racing in the NHRA
Rinnai America extended its partnership with Tony Stewart Racing in the National Hot Rod Association Series to promote its line of products. The partnership began in 2023 when TSR won their first championship in the Funny Car division with driver Matt Hagan. In 2025, Tony Stewart Racing will continue to field two entries in the NHRA: Four-time and defending funny car champion Matt Hagan will pilot the funny car and either Tony Stewart or Leah Pruett will drive the Top Fuel Dragster. Rinnai colors will continue to adorn both cars.
Xplor Technologies appoints Justin Beck as chief commercial officer
Xplor Technologies, a global platform integrating SaaS solutions and embedded payments for businesses, announced that Justin Beck has been appointed its chief commercial officer, Home Services. In this role, Beck will oversee revenue-generating operations, including sales, marketing, customer success and business development, to drive sustainable growth. Xplor Technologies’ Home Services division serves over 20,000 small business locations across North America, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, in child care and early education, field services including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lawn care, snow removal, pest control and dry cleaning.
A. O. Smith celebrates 150 years, plant expansion in Ciudad Juárez
A. O. Smith celebrated the company’s 150th anniversary in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, in September. The event will also celebrate the opening of the site’s third plant and an additional building expansion, which will add hundreds of new jobs and produce more than 140,000 water heating units in the first year.
Bradley sponsors The Germ Chasers hygiene education program
Bradley Co. is a sponsor of the Germ Chasers education program, an initiative led by Planet Water Foundation. The Germ Chasers program is designed to teach children about the importance of handwashing and personal hygiene in preventing the spread of germs and illnesses. Through online workshops, hands-on activities and educational materials, the program empowers students with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain better health and well-being through proper hygiene practices. Following the online training, teachers are provided with resources for educating students on healthy hygiene practices.
