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JULY 2025 • VOLUME 68 • No.07

Beyond green: water conservation as risk management
People have seen water conservation as a strictly environmental issue for many years, but things are changing.

Refrigerant shortage update: Not going as planned
The A2L transition is too important to derail.

Bradford White makes big moves
Company makes four acquisitions in less than two years; CEO talks strategic expansions and expectations moving forward.

From global to local: onshoring and reshoring
Plumbing professionals in every part of the industry are rethinking and reimagining production to bring it closer to home.

Refrigerant shortage update

Two HVAC technicians in safety gear service outdoor AC units; one on a ladder.
Rusty metal plate embossed with "MADE IN USA," surrounded by raised circles and dots.

From global to local

Plumber-driven, design inspired
Kitchens & Baths by Briggs is named 2025 Showroom of the Year.

ON THE COVER

Group photo of 7 people in a showroom with a "2025 Showroom of the Year" award.

Features

Cover image courtesy of Briggs Inc. of Omaha

Marketing Matters
By Alicia Branham

Guest Editorial
By Brian Gardner

From the ASA President
By Dave Poteete

From the Editor
By Natalie Forster

departments

columns

Guest Editorial

Marketing Matters

From The Editor

Three traditional boats on calm turquoise water under a clear sky.

Directory – B.I.G. Book & Rep Locator

Masthead

Ad Index

New PHCP-PVF Products

ASA News

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