In front of another huge crowd of about 300
PVF industry executives, featured guest speaker Bob Tippee, Oil & Gas Journal’s longtime editor, returned and shared in detail his
publication’s 2012 midyear forecast. He also took time afterward to speak with
Supply House Times on a number of pertinent industry topics..
Legend Valve continues to
evolve since its founding almost 25 years ago. The Michigan-based manufacturer
recently relocated to a new 151,000-sq.-ft. headquarters and warehouse facility
in the Detroit
suburb of Auburn Hills, designed to further add to its commitment to superior
customer service.
Amazon Supply, a new 8,000-lb. gorilla, has taken aim
at many of the customers of PHCP supply houses. Amazon Supply is a separate
unit, not an extension of the Amazon consumer side, and uses its own
business-oriented website.
Birmingham, Ala.-based American Pipe & Supply
Vice President of Sales Harry Hays
likens his long industry career to that of a professional football
player.
The recovery continues.
For the second consecutive year, Supply House Times’ Premier survey reveals an increase in sales made by PCHP companies. The annual survey, conducted by Supply House Times and BNP Media Market Research, ranks the Top 125 PHCP wholesalers by their sales from the past year.