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Technology advancements, sleek styles highlight KBIS 2012.
June 1, 2012
Plastered throughout McCormick Place in Chicago was the slogan for the KBIS 2012 event: “Touch the Future.” With the pace companies are advancing technology in their kitchen and bathroom products the slogan for KBIS 2013 might be “A Touchless Future.”
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ASA members, federal legislators discuss pertinent wholesale industry issues.
June 1, 2012
With
so much up for grabs during this election cycle in the United States, mid-May
was the appropriate time for members of the American Supply
Association to descend upon Washington and partake in ASA’s annual Legislative
Fly-in.
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It's time to clarify some potentially confusing terminology in our industry.
June 1, 2012
During my three decades in the hydronics industry, I’ve heard terms that upon close scrutiny don’t accurately represent a concept or device. I even admit to using some of these terms myself, usually before I understood exactly what they meant, or considered what they might imply.
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Varied background helps American Pipe & Supply VP thrive.
June 1, 2012
Birmingham, Ala.-based American Pipe & Supply
Vice President of Sales Harry Hays
likens his long industry career to that of a professional football
player.
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Preferred Sales has its eyes focused on the future.
June 1, 2012
The
Hermitage/Sharon corridor on Interstate 80 in northwestern Pennsylvania is a crossroads for the past
and the future. The massive Sharon Steel mill once employed more than 10,000
people.
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June 1, 2012
Central Arizona Supply’s Jeremy Smith talks about the company’s new Phoenix showroom.
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PCHP industry survey reveals another year of sales growth.
May 1, 2012
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.
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A new foundation
May 1, 2012
Te fact is simple: North Carolina-based plumbing wholesaler Murray Supply Co. made a strong surge in Supply House Times’ Premier 125 survey from 2011 to 2012. The explanations of this rise aren’t so simple.
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Opening of Immerse showroom highlights company’s 75th anniversary.
May 1, 2012
After 75 years in the plumbing wholesale industry, St. Louis-based Atlas Supply could’ve just patted itself on the back. Instead, the third-generation company opened its first showroom, Immerse, and has made big strides in the St. Louis market. Partner Leigh Suffian recently talked to Supply House Times about Atlas’ history and its future with Immerse.
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Wholesalers coming back, exhibitors feeling confident heading into KBIS.
April 1, 2012
Cregger Co. is starting to feel it.
Blackman Supply hopes it permeates on the floor of McCormick Place in Chicago April 24-26 at the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.
The “it” is optimism.
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