Record-breaking interest from industry leaders highlights the growing movement to provide hands-on career
exploration for the next generation.
3/30/26 RYE, N.H. — Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the skilled trades gap,
announced today that it has officially sold out of exhibitor space for its upcoming Londonderry Skills Expo. The
public event returns to Londonderry High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The sell-out reflects a surge in industry engagement, with more than 75 regional employers, educational
institutions, and community partners confirmed to provide hands-on demonstrations for students and families.
Title Sponsor F.W. Webb Company leads a diverse roster of participants aiming to introduce the next
generation to careers in HVAC, construction, manufacturing, aviation, and more.
“The fact that we’ve reached capacity for exhibitors well in advance of the event shows just how committed our
local industries are to reaching the next generation,” said Steve Turner, Founder and CEO of Bring Back the
Trades. “Last year was our first time in Londonderry, and with the support of our co-hosts at Londonderry High
School, the Londonderry Police Department, and the Rotary Clubs of Londonderry and Windham, we’re
excited to yet again create a space where students can pick up tools and see a future for themselves.”
The April 18 expo is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Open to all ages but
recommended for attendees ages 10 and up, the event allows visitors to explore the trades, see equipment
displays up close, learn about BBTT scholarship opportunities, and speak directly with hiring managers and
trade educators.
“I like to call it Touch a Truck for grown-ups,” said Shana Brunye, Chief Operating Officer of Bring Back the
Trades. “It helps people to understand the excitement and joy connected with the trades. That excitement
doesn’t go away, we take it away as a society. We’re here to bring it back.”
Confirmed partners and exhibitors for the Londonderry event include:
● The Host Team: Londonderry High School, Londonderry Police Department, and the Rotary Club of
Londonderry.
● Title Sponsor: F.W. Webb Company (Plumbing, Heating, HVAC & Industrial Supplies).
● Platinum Sponsors: Casella Waste Systems, Eastern Propane and Oil, General Dynamics Bath Iron
Works, Leddy Group & Work Opportunities Unlimited, Lighthouse Credit Union, M&T Bank, New
Hampshire Army National Guard, Pike Industries, Prototek Digital Manufacturing, and WIN Waste
Innovations.
● Community Champions: Community College System of New Hampshire, Dead River Company, MEI
Industrial Solutions, PROCON, River Birch Builders, and the United States Air Force.
● Friends of the Trades: Admix Inc., Grappone Automotive Group, Interstate Electrical Services
Corporation (IESC), Keene State College Precision Optics, Metro Walls Inc., Minuteman Press –
Londonderry, NorthPoint Construction Management, Oliver Mechanical Inc, Optiline Enterprises,
Palmer Gas & Oil, Paul the Plumber, and St. Mary’s Bank.
Industry & Education Participants:
● The expo will also feature an array of hands-on demonstrations from organizations including IBEW
Local 490 JATC, Maine Drilling & Blasting, the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, Granite State
Glass, National Aviation Academy, Manchester School of Technology, PCI Pharma Services, and many
others representing fields from bio-fabrication to commercial wood framing.
While exhibitor booths are no longer available for the Londonderry event, BBTT is still accepting registrations
for its inaugural Maine Skills Expo at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland in May.
For more information or to learn about scholarship opportunities, visit BBTT.org.
Event Summary
● What: Londonderry Skills Expo
● When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
● Where: Londonderry High School, 295 Mammoth Rd, Londonderry, NH
● Cost: Free admission, no tickets required to see the exhibits and experience the trades
● Extra: Food trucks will be on-site.
About Bring Back the Trades, Inc.
Bring Back the Trades is a non-profit organization committed to providing
scholarships and equipment to students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. By partnering with industry
leaders, BBTT works to change the public perception of trade careers and ensure the next generation of
American craftspeople has the resources to succeed. BBTT.org
About F.W. Webb Company
An industry pioneer since 1866, F.W. Webb Company is the largest wholesale distributor of plumbing,heating,
HVAC, LP gas, refrigeration, pipe, valves and fittings in the Northeast. F.W. Webb has grown from a single
location to more than 100 across nine states and proudly offers customers an extensive inventory of products
and dedicated services that reach from underground to the rooftop. Covering 16 areas of expertise, specialty
markets include process controls, water works, environmental services and more. F.W. Webb also operates
more than 49 Frank Webb Home bath, kitchen and lighting retail showrooms. Media contact:
[email protected].