Top Five Takeaways from ARA 2025
Matt Sonnhalter reveals his top five takeaways from ARA 2025! From the outdoor exhibit area to a cocktail mixer giveaway, Matt shares all the details from the show in the video below.
Top Five Takeaways from AHR 2025
Matt Sonnhalter reveals his top five takeaways from AHR 2025! Matt explores the crowded tradeshow floor, personalized caricature drawings, cologne and more! Watch the full video below.
Celebrating Women in the Trades on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible women making strides in the trades industry. Once predominantly male-dominated, the trades are now seeing more women take on key roles—from plumbing to carpentry, electrical work to HVAC.
Women in trades are not only challenging stereotypes but are also helping to fill critical skill gaps in the workforce. Their talent, hard work and resilience are driving the industry forward, and they continue to inspire the next generation of women to pursue these careers.
Today, we honor the women who are breaking barriers and excelling in their craft. Thank you for your dedication, skill and leadership in the trades. Here’s to you—today and every day!
Sonnhalter 2024 in Numbers: A Year of Milestones and Achievements
As we enter 2025, we’re reflecting on the incredible milestones that made 2024 unforgettable. From industry recognition to tradeshows, here’s a look back at Sonnhalter’s 2024—by the numbers.
1. PRSA Rock Awards Silver Award
We ended 2024 proudly taking home a Silver Award in “Trade Media Relations” at the PRSA Rock Awards! This recognition celebrated our outstanding media relations work with NIBCO shows how a well-executed media relations strategy and how our collaboration with NIBCO is driving industry awareness and engagement.
2. PR Intern
This summer, we had the pleasure of working with one amazing intern. Their contributions and fresh perspective made this year’s internship program a success.
3. 14 Trade Shows and Counting
Sonnhalter attended 14 trade shows across the country! These events provided valuable opportunities to connect, network and stay up to date with the latest trends in the industry.
4. 48th Anniversary Celebration
We proudly celebrated Sonnhalter’s 48th anniversary in 2024! Since our founding, we’ve been transforming the B2T marketing landscape, and we’re excited to continue making an impact for years to come.
5. Sonnhalter Eclipse Glasses
In 2024, we gave out 2,000 Sonnhalter-branded eclipse glasses, ensuring no one missed the breathtaking celestial event. Our team was thrilled to be part of this spectacular moment with our clients and partners.
6. Tool Drive Success: Nearly $50,000 Raised
Sonnhalter’s Annual Tool Drive was a huge success, raising nearly $50,000 for local charities. Since its inception in 2010, we’ve collected over $567,000—more than half a million in donations! We’re proud to support our communities and can’t wait to see what 2025 brings.
As we look back at these incredible accomplishments, we’re energized for the future. Here’s to even more success and milestones in 2025!
Sonnhalter Attends STAFDA
Missed STAFDA in Nashville? No worries! Watch Sonnhalter’s recap video to experience the excitement of the tradeshow floor and get a glimpse of the latest trends in the construction and industrial industry. We’re already counting down the days to 2025’s event!