Articles by Jim Olsztynski

Jim Olsztynski: Why We're Bullish On ISH NA

February 4, 2002
It's not just a trade show. It represents an industry ready to burst out of its provincial shell.
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Editorial: The Devil's Advocate

January 3, 2002
A rant against wholesalers touched on a pertinent issue.
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The Supply House Times Business Center

December 7, 2001
Tips, ideas, information for the wholesaler on the go.
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Editorial: From nobodies to somebodies

December 6, 2001
Things are going to be all right, because wholesalers are fixated on the right things.
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PVF Galore

December 5, 2001
Lehman Pipe & Plumbing Supply is a throwback to the days of 99% fill rates and handshake business deals.
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Home Depot buys "Your Other Warehouse"

November 13, 2001
In a deal expected to close in November, The Home Depot has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Your Other Warehouse.
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Thomas Pipe: Driving down costs while stepping up service

November 12, 2001
Sales per employee have increased by two-thirds in two years!
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Then, now and looking ahead: PVF economic trends

November 9, 2001
The Steel Service Center Institute's Economic Forecast Conference in Chicago on the fateful date of Sept. 11.
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Editorial: A cup more than half full

November 8, 2001
While wholesalers and manufacturers gripe about each other, reasons for optimism get obscured.
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Editorial: Darkest hours are before dawn

October 10, 2001
The world has changed, but the bad times will be shorter than most people fear.
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2013 Manufacturers Representative of the Year: Spirit Group

 

Supply House Times Editor Mike Miazga recently traveled to Orlando to meet with Spirit Group, which has been named the 2013 Manufacturers Representative of the Year. 

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