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Staten Island, New York-based Coastal Supply Group hosted approximately 250 guests at its fifth annual Customer Appreciation Event on Sept. 29, 2026, at Topgolf in Edison, New Jersey. The evening recognized customers for their continued trust, loyalty and support while bringing together employees, manufacturers and manufacturers’ representatives.

NSF, a global public health organization, has launched NSF Protocol 549 (P549), which provides independent verification that products reduce glyphosate as claimed. Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide globally. As consumer interest in verified contaminant reduction claims continues to grow, NSF has sought to develop standards, certifications and protocols that address their demands and prioritize their health and wellbeing.

Aryelle J. Berry Smith has joined the Water Quality Association (WQA) as general counsel. Smith, whose experience spans law, public service, education, real estate and nonprofit governance, steps into a key role on WQA’s executive team. “Aryelle is a dynamic executive whose career reflects a blend of legal expertise, operational leadership, and a long-standing commitment to delivering impact,” said WQA CEO Pauli Undesser, MWS, CAE.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has rolled out ANSI AI Register, a new platform to improve transparency, increase visibility, and strengthen trust across the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) and super intelligence ecosystem.

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) inducted four members into the 2026 class of the Kenneth G. Wentink College of Fellows during the ASPE Breakfast Award Ceremony at the ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City. The ASPE Fellow designation recognizes significant contributions to the plumbing engineering profession, the Society and the plumbing industry. The designation is a lifetime honor, and recipients may use the FASPE designation.

During its 2026 Breakfast Award Ceremony, the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) presented its top honors to individuals, chapters and industry manufacturers for their contributions to the Society and the industry. The following awards were presented: George W. Runkle Award of Merit: James Zebrowski, PE, CPD, FASPE Edward Saltzberg Distinguished Service Award: Chris Graham, CPD, FASPE Donald F. Dickerson Founder’s Award: Jason McDonald, CPD, FASPE Peter E.

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) elected the following members to its Board of Directors for a two-year term during the 2026 ASPE Business Meeting in Oklahoma City: President: Blair Minyard, PE, CxA, CPD, CDT Vice President, Technical: Brianne Hall, PE, CPD, ASSE 6060, FASSE Vice President, Education: Jonathan Franzese, PE, P.Eng, CPD, GPD Vice President, Membership: Nikita Patel, PE, ASSE 6060 Vice President, Legislative: Steve J.

Watsco has signed a $750 million unsecured senior revolving credit facility led by Bank of America N.A. as joint lead arranger, sole bookrunner and administrative agent, and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., PNC Bank N.A., Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and U.S. Bank N.A. as joint lead arrangers and co-syndication agents, along with five other banks. The new facility amends and extends Watsco’s existing unsecured revolving credit facility.

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) met with California Energy Commissioner Andrew McAllister to discuss concerns with proposed regulations that would require detailed reporting of certain HVAC and water heating equipment sales throughout California. HARDI leadership was joined by local distributor members who would be directly affected by the proposed requirements.

The 33rd Annual National Apprentice Competition at the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s AFSA45: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 27-30, 2026, was a showcase of top apprentice talent in the fire sprinkler industry. Nearly 1,600 spectators gathered in a crowded exhibit hall to watch the apprentices construct and pressure-test a mini fire sprinkler system.