Bradford White strengthens partnership with Explore The Trades
Bradford White has partnered with Explore The Trades for the second year in a row to continue to bridge the technical talent gap by raising awareness of career opportunities in the skilled trades. Founded in 2005, Explore The Trades is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the trades with students in kindergarten through 12th grade throughout the United States and Canada. Through educational resources, the organization’s mission is to give educators, students and parents a foundational understanding of the plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical trades. Through a grant from its Industry Forward charitable giving program, Bradford White is donating $17,000 to Explore The Trades to support the organization’s expansion of its poster kit program, which has delivered more than 3,500 kits to North American classrooms since July 2021. The expansion includes a Spanish translation of the posters kits as well as an infographic series aimed at ages 5-11.
Fujitsu promotes Garett Edde to director of residential sales
Fujitsu General America has promoted Garett Edde to the newly created position of director of residential sales (West Coast). Edde’s new role includes promoting, selling and supporting Fujitsu’s residential products.
RectorSeal acquires PF WaterWorks
Houston, Texas-based RectorSeal has acquired WaterWorks. PF WaterWorks creates and sells innovative and environmentally friendly plumbing products primarily through the retail channel. With a focus on plumbing drains and tubulars, PF WaterWorks’ product line will be added to RectorSeal’s plumbing wholesale channel, building on its brand-preferred retail presence.
NIBCO opens Rex Martin Interactive Museum
NIBCO opened the Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum, which honors its 120 years in business providing innovative and reliable flow control products. The museum offers a unique and enriching experience from a historical perspective, interactive learning, inspiration, community impact and career opportunities. Located at 721 Riverview Avenue in Elkhart, Indiana, the 8,845-square-foot building was completely renovated beginning in 2023. The museum portion of the space is 3,254 square feet, and additional space in the building will be used as a training area for customers, distributors, and NIBCO associates.
