This marks the first year A. O. Smith has been recognized, joining more than 135 other honorees, spanning 19 countries and 46 industries over the award’s 18-year run.

Aktibolaget Durgo is a specialty developer and manufacturer of air admittance valves (AAVs) and other pressure regulating valves based in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Chamber announced this year’s winners on its website; rankings will be unveiled at an awards event held on May 8.

Zoeller Co. announced that Bill Zoeller will become CEO, effective May 1, 2024.

The 180,000-square-foot plant in Mantua, Ohio, is actively under construction and is expected to be operational in early 2025.

Sooke School District responded to the influx of young families by swiftly constructing schools for 1,200 students. These LEED v4 Gold-certified buildings seamlessly integrated into the landscape, featuring photovoltaic panels, geothermal HVAC, and district heating for efficiency. Underground piping ensured optimal comfort while minimizing waste.

The awards honor products and industry leaders in design and manufacturing that have chartered new directions for innovation and pushed the envelope for competitive products in the world marketplace.

The 20 products highlighted here have earned the distinction of being Plumbing & Mechanical’s Top Products of 2023 based on the number of pageviews on www.pmmag.com. Congratulations to those products on this year’s list.

Ward is a manufacturer of pipe joining components including fittings, nipples and the WARDFlex corrugated stainless steel tubing system.

Fujitsu General America announced the development of various ducted and ductless residential, light-commercial and applied products utilizing R-32 refrigerant.