Operations & Technology

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
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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CPVC piping systems and materials iPad app

February 8, 2013
The Lubrizol CPVC app for the iPad features a collection of digital tools to inform users about Lubrizol CPVC products and assist with finding and implementing the right solutions for building and construction projects.
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The name game

After a series of aggressive moves, Torrington Supply rebrands itself as TORRCO.
January 15, 2013
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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Showrooms of the future

Stop thinking wholesale and start thinking retail.
January 14, 2013
I’ve visited a number of showrooms the past several months and found they look pretty much the way they did 10 and even 20 years ago.
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Hiring is not easy

Have the right approach and ask the correct questions.
January 5, 2013
The first thing we need to establish before going through any job interview is the objectives of the selection process. Interviewing should not be just about filling an open position. Anytime you have an opening to hire someone, you have an opportunity to build bench strength, organizational effectiveness and introduce fresh ideas and new insights into the organization.
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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
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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Who’s afraid of AmazonSupply?

Be aggressive against new competition.
January 2, 2013
It’s no surprise online retail giant Amazon.com entered the industrial market in 2012 with the launch of Amazonsupply.com. After all, the market for U.S. industrial supplies is more than $150 billion.
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Portable level app

January 1, 2013
Stanley’s Level app for the iPhone and iPad provides a portable level in the palm of your hand. Upon first use, the app asks you to calibrate your phone.
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Digital field reference companion app

January 1, 2013
Weldbend introduces its latest reference tool for the iPhone and iPad.
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Number of improving housing markets surges to 201 in December

December 7, 2012
Surged by 76 to a total of 201 metros in December, according to IMI data.
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2013 Spring PVF Roundtable

The 2013 PVF Rountable was hosted at the JW Marriott in Houston.
3/13/13 2:00 pm EST

Prepared to Navigate the New Lead-Free Laws?

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Sail through lead-free law compliance. When your contractors pipe a potable water system, some of those bronze valves you supply have an expiration date –January 4, 2014. Find out what US Senate Bill S.3874 is about, how it compares to previous standards, and most importantly — how it will affect your customers. Help your contractors save money and ensure compliance by defining where to install lead-free valves, and where it’s still okay to use standard products.

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