F.W. Webb Partners With Bring Back the Trades to Host Skills Expo at Gillette Stadium

Rye, New Hampshire — Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to
empowering the next generation of skilled tradespeople, announced its upcoming Skills
Expo at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Oct. 25. This landmark event is
made possible through a dynamic partnership with F.W. Webb, the largest wholesale distributor of
plumbing, heating, HVAC, and industrial supplies in the Northeast.

The BBTT Skills Expo presented by F.W. Webb is set to be a transformative experience for middle
school and high school students, their parents, and adults interested in learning about the trades.
The event is designed to engage, inspire, and inform, showcasing the exciting, technology-driven
world of skilled trades through hands-on exhibits and interactive displays.

Event Highlights:

• Interactive Exhibits: Businesses from various trades will host engaging, science-fair-style
  displays that encourage attendees to roll up their sleeves and explore;
• Engaging Experiences: Outside the stadium, attendees can get up close with cutting-edge
  equipment, tools, and vehicles used in today’s trades;
• Guest Appearances: Special appearances by industry leaders and trade advocates, with a
  keynote discussion to be announced soon;
• Giveaways and Prizes: Attendees will have the chance to win exciting giveaways, including
  co-branded items from F.W. Webb and BBTT; and
• Family-Friendly Activities: Designed to engage participants of all ages, the event provides
  opportunities for parents and community members to explore career paths alongside students.

“This event is more than a career fair — it’s a movement to change perceptions of the trades and shine a
light on the incredible opportunities they offer,” said Steve Turner, founder and president of Bring Back
the Trades. “We’re excited to bring the Skills Expo to a venue as iconic as Gillette Stadium, thanks to
the support of F.W. Webb. Together, we’re creating a space where students, parents, and the
community can discover how rewarding and vital skilled trades careers can be.”

The BBTT Skills Expo is part of Bring Back the Trades’ mission to reduce the stigma surrounding
trade careers, educate communities about the opportunities they provide, and inspire individuals to
pursue rewarding, high-paying, and high-demand jobs.

“We at F.W. Webb are proud to partner with Bring Back the Trades to help elevate the Skills Expo to the
next level at Gillette Stadium,” said Jeff Pope, owner and president of F.W. Webb. “This event is
about inspiring the next generation to explore the endless opportunities in the skilled trades while
showcasing the innovation and pride that drive our industry. Together, we’re creating a platform for
students, parents, and communities to see firsthand the rewarding careers that build and sustain our
future.”

“We’re incredibly excited to collaborate with F.W. Webb for the Skills Expo at Gillette Stadium,” said
Murray Kohl, vice president of corporate sponsorship sales at Kraft Sports + Entertainment. “This
partnership provides a platform to showcase the endless opportunities within the skilled trades and
inspire young minds to pursue these rewarding careers. Bring Back the Trades has done a great job of
creating interactive exhibits to give students an opportunity to explore, learn, and envision their future
working in the trades.”

Mark your calendars for this extraordinary event that promises to empower the next generation
of tradespeople and celebrate the value and importance of the skilled trades. For more information, visit BBTT.org.

To learn more about F.W. Webb Co., visit fwwebb.com.