Masco : BrassCraft Helps Strengthen the Future of the Plumbing Profession with Apprentice Scholarships
August 17, 2015 at 12:13 pm EDT
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August 14, 2015
Plumbing Industry Jobs Expected to Grow by 21 Percent through 2022
BrassCraft Manufacturing today announced it is continuing to offer $1,500 scholarships to support the next generation of skilled tradesmen and women. These funds help to offset costs for the plumbing apprentices enrolled in accredited four-or-five year training programs.
"We are committed to promoting and investing in the future of the plumbing profession. To support deserving students interested in pursuing a career in our industry is very gratifying." said Jill Shippy, Marketing Specialist, BrassCraft Manufacturing.
The company has been working with not only associations (like the PHCC Educational Foundation and its individual chapters and Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC)) but also with independent technical and trade schools supporting plumbing apprentices on the road to becoming journeyman plumbers.
"Making a difference one student at a time is our passion! And these scholarships reflect the importance and commitment BrassCraft Manufacturing has to helping students who might not otherwise be able to pursue their plumbing career." Shippy said.
For more information about the scholarship program, contact Mrs. Shippy at jshippy@brasscrafthq.com.
For more information about BrassCraft Manufacturing, visit www.brasscraft.com
About BrassCraft
BrassCraft Manufacturing Company, a Masco company, is a leading manufacturer of plumbing and flow control products for use in the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Founded in 1946, BrassCraft Manufacturing is headquartered in Novi, MI and has manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S.
Masco Corporation is one of the world's leading manufacturers of home improvement products. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- plumbing equipment (60.8%): plumbing, sink, bath and shower systems (Delta, Brizo, Peerless, Hansgrohe, Axor, Kraus, Easy Drain, Ginger, Newport Brass, Brasstech, Waltec, Bristan ans Heritage brand names), acrylic bathtubs, shower enclosures and shower trays (Delta, Peerless and Mirolin), spa and exercise pool systems (Hot Spring, Caldera, Freeflow Spas, Endless Pool, Tylo and Finnleo) and brass/copper and composite plumbing components (Brasscraft, Plumbshop and Master Plumber);
- architectural decoration products (39.2%): architectural coatings products (paints, primers, special paints, stains and waterproof coatings sold under the Behr, Kilz, Whizz and Elder & Jenks brands), furniture for door and window, do-it-yourself furniture and equipment, glass shower doors, wall plates, hooks and suspension accessories, etc. (Liberty, Brainerd and Franklin Brass).
At the end of 2023, the group had 42 production sites located primarily in North America (30).
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: North America (80.1%) and Europe (19.9%).