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The house that service built.
July 1, 2012
By Mike Miazga
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In its first 20 years of existence, McJunkin Supply Co.’s offices were housed on the second floor of the old Arcade building in Charleston, W. Va.
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Why wholesalers need the cloud

Round-the-clock access, less IT work makes this new technology worth the investment.
July 1, 2012
By Joyce Tam
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s businesses look to trim costs on information technology (IT), many are gravitating to cloud computing as a way to increase efficiency and economics. But what is the “cloud” and how can it help your business?
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ASA Young Execs learn to communicate with power

Honesty and preparation are key in customer and employee interactions.
July 1, 2012
By Bob Miodonski
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Faced with tough questions from a TV reporter, four actions you should avoid are: 1) Making a stupid facial expression; 2) Trying to end the interview; 3) Staring into the camera like a deer in the headlights; and 4) Declaring, “No comment!”
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The future is now

Technology advancements, sleek styles highlight KBIS 2012.
June 1, 2012
By John McNally
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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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Taking it to the Hill

ASA members, federal legislators discuss pertinent wholesale industry issues.
June 1, 2012
By John McNally
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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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Watch your words

It's time to clarify some potentially confusing terminology in our industry.
June 1, 2012
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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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Meet 2012-2013 SWA President Harry Hays

Varied background helps American Pipe & Supply VP thrive.
June 1, 2012
By Mike Miazga
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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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Supply House Times' 2012 Rep of the Year: Preferred Sales

Preferred Sales has its eyes focused on the future.
June 1, 2012
By Mike Miazga
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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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Supply House Times Profile: Central Arizona Supply's Jeremy Smith

June 1, 2012
By Mike Miazga
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Central Arizona Supply’s Jeremy Smith talks about the company’s new Phoenix showroom.
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Supply House Times' 2012 Premier 125: Positive gains

PCHP industry survey reveals another year of sales growth.
May 1, 2012
By John McNally
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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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