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Business Succession Planning

Preparing for the Silver Tsunami: A high‑level exit strategy guide for business owners

What business owners need to know about exit strategy, valuation drivers and ownership transition.
Brad Williams
April 6, 2026
Roughly 12 million U.S. businesses are owned by Baby Boomers, and with about 10,000 Americans reaching retirement age every day, the pace of ownership transitions is accelerating quickly.
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FW Webb NJ store

F.W. Webb opens new Somerdale, New Jersey self-service wholesale store

April 6, 2026

Located at 900 Kennedy Boulevard, the 44,000-square-foot facility will serve plumbing, heating, HVAC/R, and other professionals seeking a convenient source for systems, tools, equipment, parts, and accessories.


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Famous Supply J-TEC training facility grand opening

Famous Supply honors Jay Blaushild’s passion for training with the opening of its 25,000-square-foot J-TEC facility

Building on a legacy of learning
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Natalie Forster
April 3, 2026
Long before the ribbon was cut on a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility in Maple Heights, Ohio, the foundation for the Jay Blaushild Training & Education Center (J-TEC) was already firmly in place.
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Price Increases

PHCP-PVF price increases April 2026

Targeted increases across plastics, metals and HVAC components continue into April, signaling a more surgical pricing environment for PHCP-PVF distributors.
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Natalie Forster
April 2, 2026

The latest round of adjustments, effective from mid-March through mid-April, reflects that same trend, with manufacturers implementing measured increases across venting systems, brass and PVF components, thermoplastics, HVAC parts, controls and copper fittings.


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Steel coils

Fabricated steel imports expose gaps in tariff policy

As Section 232 targets raw materials, downstream assemblies slip through, reshaping pricing dynamics for PHCP-PVF distributors.
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Natalie Forster
April 1, 2026

In the United States, the current steel tariff structure is rooted in Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which imposes duties of up to 25% on imported steel, with some increases reaching 50% in recent policy adjustments. These tariffs were designed to safeguard domestic manufacturing and national security interests, but they primarily target raw steel and certain derivative categories, leaving gaps that global suppliers have learned to navigate.


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F.W. Webb launches mobile app to help trade professionals order faster

March 31, 2026

During beta testing, F.W. Webb customers praised the app’s ease of use and time-saving features. They highlighted the ability to switch locations and view product availability by store as standout features. Customers also appreciated the option to register for training events at their nearest F.W. Webb store right in the app.


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Bill Condron AD Board

AD names 2026 LLC Board of Directors following owner/member vote

March 31, 2026

Following the most recent vote, Bill Condron, CEO of The Granite Group Wholesalers, LLC,  was elected to the Board for the first time. Karla Neupert Hockley, Chair & CEO of Consolidated Supply Co., and George Vorwick, President and CEO of United Electric Supply  Company, Inc., were re-elected to additional terms. 


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AI adoption in distribution podcast
And So It Flows Podcast

AI adoption in distribution starts with action, not perfect data

Brooks Hamilton says speed, decision-making and sales impact will define winners in the next wave of AI
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Natalie Forster
March 30, 2026
Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from buzzword to boardroom priority across PHCP-PVF distribution, but for many companies, adoption still feels stalled before it even begins. According to Brooks Hamilton, principal at AI Strategy Advisors, that hesitation often comes down to a long-standing misconception: that AI requires perfectly clean data before companies can get started.
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February 2026 ASA Master of Distribution Management cohort
ASA News

February 2026 MDM cohort kicks off at full capacity; May classes now open

March 27, 2026
The February 2026 ASA Master of Distribution Management cohort is officially underway, with a class of 13 students kicking off, ready to embark on their leadership growth pathway.
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ASA Embracing the Future Podcast
ASA News

Podcast: Robotics in Distribution

Practical lessons from the field
March 25, 2026
Robotics has moved from trade show demonstration to boardroom discussion. For many larger distributors, the question is no longer whether automation exists; it is whether it belongs in the next phase of operational strategy.
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