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Winsupply Inc. and its national Winsupply Sourcing Services have facilitated the donation of over $266,000 worth of PPE by a half-dozen entrepreneur-led Winsupply local supply houses across the U.S. Winsupply entrepreneurs have identified worthy recipients – nursing homes, food banks, and homeless shelters – to receive dozens of pallets of masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and no-touch thermometers.

In this episode of And So It Flows, Jennifer Harrison and Kaytee Gray from SupplyHouse.com discuss how digital merchandising and fulfillment are evolving to empower contractors with expert product information, simplifying decision-making in the field.

A licensed attorney, Berardi joins F.W. Webb with a legal background spanning more than 20 years. In his new role, he will oversee most legal matters for F.W. Webb. 

Winsupply of Burbank opened its doors on October 13, 2025, operating 12,000 square feet at 8161 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91605.

At the American Supply Association's recent LEAD retreat, the need to transfer industry knowledge from retiring veterans to the next generation was highlighted as a critical issue in the PHCP-PVF sector. To address this, ASA's Business Intelligence Unit has commissioned a survey among its members, in line with the objectives of its Operational Excellence and Embracing the Future councils.

Lock Supply Co.’s Tim Savage breaks down how practical AI tools are accelerating quoting, closing knowledge gaps, and strengthening contractor trust — without replacing the human side of sales.

According to a report published by Bluefield Research, a water-focused market research firm based in Boston, Mass., by 2030, yearly investment in water and wastewater management will be more than $62 billion U.S. The firm attributes this to the explosion of AI-powered technology (driving the need for more data centers), the push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S., energy transition, and national security.

While much of the industry navigated mergers, shifting alliances, and economic uncertainty, LPG continued to deliver steady performance driven by strong member engagement, disciplined vendor partnerships, and a focused strategy centered on profitability and differentiation.

A recent American Supply Association report finds that nearly 75% of companies are experimenting with AI, with 38% exploring use cases, 34% piloting tools, and 19% implementing AI for operations like data forecasting and process automation, reflecting a shift towards technology to meet rising demands.

With the addition of 48 new team members, First Supply looks forward to welcoming Able Distributors’ employees and supporting their continued success as part of the organization.