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Masters of distribution: Energy Metals

Energy Metals continues to excel at what it does best — taking care of the customer.
February 9, 2013
By Mike Miazga
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John Drewry and Mike Priesmeyer had a simple reason for founding Houston-based master distributor Energy Metals eight years ago.
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Pacific feat

Rising Tide at Pacific Plumbing Supply

‘Green Room,’ revamped account protocols make big splashes for Pacific Plumbing Supply.
February 8, 2013
By John McNally
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Pacific Plumbing Supply came across some found money.
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Roundtable feat

Looking up from survival mode, Part 2

Supply house executives talk about government priorities, consolidation and recruiting young talent in the second of a two-part series.
February 8, 2013
By Bob Miodonski
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Now that the nation is a few months removed from the uncertainty brought by the national elections, wholesalers can get their businesses back on track.
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TORRCO CEO and President Joel S. Becker, Director of Marketing Michele Wright and Vice President of Sales and General Manager Chris Fasano spearheaded the company's name change

The name game

After a series of aggressive moves, Torrington Supply rebrands itself as TORRCO.
January 15, 2013
By John McNally
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Everything is under one canopy – the TORRCO canopy. After some aggressive business moves in the Connecticut, western Massachusetts and eastern New York markets, it was time for 95-year-old Waterbury, Conn.-based Torrington Supply to streamline its message so there was no confusion among customers.
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The panel of wholesalers notes economic recovery is based on geography. Two panelists in the upper Midwest enjoyed good years in 2012, while others still are struggling with the economy.

Looking up from survival mode

PHCP distributors talk about social media, diversification and boosting sales in the first of a two-part series
January 4, 2013
By Bob Miodonski
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The supply house business is more complicated than ever. Social media, the next generation of employees, and new technology that either helps or hinders communication present challenges to owners and managers.
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The West Friendship Fire Dept. in Maryland is a prime example of a large-scale application that benefits from radiant heating. Photo credit: Watts Radiant by John Herr

Minitube distribution systems

January 2, 2013
By John Siegenthaler, P.E.
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You can save big bucks on those large heated slab jobs.
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There was a full house at the 2012 AHR Expo

Trending upward

Optimism continues to climb as the 2013 trade show season kicks off.
January 2, 2013
By John McNally
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The tide is still on the rise. After the positive vibes heading into 2012 came to fruition throughout the calendar year, leaders from the first major industry trade shows of 2013 predict increases in manufacturers exhibits and show attendees heading into the International Builders Show in Las Vegas (Jan. 22-24) and the AHR Expo in Dallas (Jan. 28-30).
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Launching into a new realm with Aqua-Draulics

Luxury products, flexibility help Aqua-Draulics excel as a one-shop supply house.
December 1, 2012
By John McNally
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Mike Zimmerer understands how to achieve liftoff. It’s hard not to know how to take off when you’re working in the aerospace and space shuttle industries. But even after working a few years in a romanticized industry such as aerospace, Zimmerer wanted to make a change.
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Get the lead out

Don't let your company be caught off guard by this new federal law.
December 1, 2012
By John McNally
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It’s coming and supply houses need to be prepared. On Jan. 4, 2014 the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act will become federal law.
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Return on investment at Ace Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Supplies

November 1, 2012
By John McNally
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Ace Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Supplies reaps the rewards after long-term expansion.
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2013 Manufacturers Representative of the Year: Spirit Group

 

Supply House Times Editor Mike Miazga recently traveled to Orlando to meet with Spirit Group, which has been named the 2013 Manufacturers Representative of the Year. 

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