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Shane Sullivan learned his craft from his father, Dave, who started Darb Mechanical Plumbing and Heating in 1989 in Malden, Massachusetts. Dave showed his son the tools of the trade and how to use them, but he also taught him invaluable lessons in business, customer service and professionalism.

Learn more about both their journeys through the trades in Thomas Renner's October cover story: https://ow.ly/K29850ZVUNJ

This month’s RUGGED Mind and Body series focuses on healthy aging. We’re sharing practical tips and resources to help trades professionals stay strong, active, and independent as they get older.

Working in the trades can take a toll on your body. Years of lifting, carrying, climbing, and other physically demanding work can add up. Building healthy habits now can help protect your body and keep you doing your job and the things you enjoy outside of work.

Swipe for practical ways to stay strong and support healthy aging throughout your career and beyond.

Want more tips and resources? Check out the RUGGED Toolkit: https://www.phcppros.com/topics/818-rugged-toolkit

Lion Plumbing Supply, Inc started as a plumbing contractor company in 1956 and grew into one of Florida’s leading employee-owned wholesale distributors. Pictured for the 's October cover story is President and CEO Paul Gentile, who has helped guide the company for more than half a century.

Read on to learn why after seven decades, Lion Plumbing Supply's founding motto — "Built on Service" — remains the reason customers, employees and vendors keep coming back: https://ow.ly/9GR850ZVtga

Throughout October, Oatey will celebrate and spotlight associates across its operations whose contributions have supported more than a century of innovation, quality and service to the plumbing industry.

Oatey Co. Celebrates 110 Years of Manufacturing Excellence Throughout October, the company will spotlight associates whose contributions have supported more than a century of innovation, quality and service to the plumbing industry.

A recent study from LIXIL reveals how investing in plumbers can boost jobs, innovation and infrastructure.

LIXIL Releases Study on Economic Consequences of Skilled Labor Shortage in America on World Plumbing Day As part of its continued commitment to advancing and supporting the plumbing profession, LIXIL will also soon launch a dedicated microsite featuring resources and tools focused on closing the skilled labor gap.

“Our digital selection tools, whole-building water solutions and smart connected technologies simplify specification and support long-term building performance, and we’re excited to share that at ASPE 2026,” said Jeff Schoon, president of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions.

Zurn Elkay to Showcase Digital Tools, Water Heating and Water Management Portfolio at ASPE 2026 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions will showcase its latest whole-building water solutions at the ASPE 2026 Convention & Expo at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.