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Showcasing HVAC Excellence on a National Stage

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R Bayles) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:44 -0400

The annual competition highlights the industry's top technicians while inspiring future generations to pursue careers in HVAC.

VMA Names New Plumbing Advisor

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

With more than 40 years of industry experience, Specht brings a deep and well-rounded understanding of the trades, having worked across nearly every facet of the plumbing and HVAC industry — from a family-owned contracting business to national service providers, manufacturing, and private equity.

Your Best Sales Rep Just Retired. Now What?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:32:44 -0400

The PHCP-PVF supply chain is facing a generational shift in its sales workforce. Retirements are outpacing new hires, and the institutional knowledge that veteran sellers carry is not the kind that fits neatly into an onboarding document.

BAC Opens First Latin American Manufacturing Plant

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:55:36 -0400

The new facility aims to strengthen BAC’s regional presence and expands support for customers across Latin America.

Johnstone Supply Eliminates Manual Billing Across 450-Plus Locations

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:53:54 -0400

National accounts distributor replaces fragmented, manual processes with end-to-end automation.

Legend Valve Mourns the Passing of David Hickman, Chairman, CEO, and Former President

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:37 -0400

David’s legacy lives on through the company he helped build, the values he championed, and the many lives he influenced along the way

ASA University MDM Program Drives Critical Leadership Development Principles

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:56:42 -0400

As ASA vice president of education and training Taylor Albano puts it, it’s not theoretical — it’s practical, proven and only available through this MDM program, which has seen more than 60 employees from ASA-member companies graduate from it in the last two-plus years (the program boasts a 100 percent graduation rate).

The State of Talent Attraction in the PHCP/PVF Industry According to ASA Members

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:30:05 -0400

ASA recently conducted a survey of its members to gauge the current condition of recruitment in the PHCP/PVF industry.

PDI Appoints Fielding Alderman as President

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:37:44 -0400

Prior to this appointment, Alderman served as Chief Operating Officer, where he led PDI's operations, purchasing, and supply chain functions.

EVAPCO Celebrates 50 Years

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:30:31 -0400

Founded in 1976 by Wilson E. Bradley and William E. Kahlert, the company began as a small refrigeration focused business at 3120 Frederick Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, with a team of five employees and a single product line of evaporative condensers. This year, the company is celebrating 50 years of experience in evaporative cooling and heat transfer.

Registration Open for AIM/R 54th Annual Conference

Mon, 25 May 2026 10:18:11 -0400

The AIM/R 54th Annual Conference takes place at The Meritage Resort & Spa. The theme is The Perfect Blend. Just like a fine wine, success for the manufacturers’ rep is about the perfect blend — of experience and innovation, relationships and technology, tradition, and transformation.

Commercial Market Outlook: Retrofit Projects Lead the Way

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R Bayles) — Mon, 25 May 2026 09:55:49 -0400

As commercial building owners continue to navigate economic uncertainty, labor shortages and changing customer demands, retrofit and renovation work is becoming a key opportunity across the plumbing market. In this article, learn where the commercial market is headed and how manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors can adapt.

PPI Backs USMCA Renewal Ahead of 2026 Joint Review Deadline

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:59:00 -0400

Public comments submitted to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) by PPI emphasized that USMCA continues to deliver meaningful benefits for all American manufacturers and workers by supporting stable supply chains, providing investment certainty for companies operating across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and long term industrial growth.

Your Sales Team Isn’t Posting and It’s Costing You Millions

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:19:06 -0400

This isn't something to brush off or circle back to when things “slow down.” It’s not a marketing problem sitting neatly in someone else’s department.

Moving Forward Together: Voices from ELEVATE 2026

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:34 -0400

Several attendees highlighted specific takeaways that stayed with them long after the event ended. Elainea Wiley of The Distribution Point reflected on one speaker’s reminder that it is not your manager’s job to manage your career.

NKBA Global Connect Welcomes ABIMÓVEL as a Strategic Alliance Partner

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:56:57 -0400

This NKBA international business development initiative is designed to bring the global kitchen and bath community together by exchanging market insights, information, and product development ideas.

SJE Acquires Anchor Scientific, Expanding Its Portfolio in Water Sensors and Controls

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:45:29 -0400

The acquisition expands SJE’s portfolio of liquid level floats and related products, growing its presence within the municipal, commercial and residential markets.

PHCP-PVF Price Increases May 2026

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:43:35 -0400

Plumbing and PVF manufacturers announced another round of price adjustments in May, with most increases falling in the low- to mid-single-digit range, while select product categories, including press fittings, grooved products, valves, PVC fittings, and specialty piping systems, saw larger increases.

Trane Technologies and Valent Announce Exclusive Supply Agreement

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:16 -0400

The agreement brings together Trane’s market reach, application expertise and service infrastructure with Valent’s commercial HVAC equipment solutions.

Watts Named to TIME’s World’s Most Impactful Companies 2026 List

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:35:45 -0400

The World’s Most Impactful Companies list identifies companies and organizations that demonstrate a strong net-positive impact across key dimensions, including Society, Environment, Health, and Knowledge

Bluon Welcomes Harvard Business School Professor to Board of Advisors

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:45 -0400

In his position with Bluon, Stanton will advise the company on its AI and data strategy, helping guide the development of Bluon’s native AI platform and related tools designed to support the trades.

Heat Pump Water Heater Brings Efficiency and Cost Savings to California Apartment Complex

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:29 -0400

Unlike traditional high efficiency models, the Voltex 120V HPWH is designed to plug into a standard electrical outlet–eliminating the need for adaptors or restructuring.

AIM/R Reimagines Monthly Webinars as Short-Form Educational Video Series

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:14:35 -0400

AIM/R leadership determined that AIM/R On Tap needed to be reinvented as a “fresh” and more consumable deliverable for the Rep Agent’s busy schedule.

ASA and PHCC Members Bring Unified Industry Voice to Capitol Hill

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:41:50 -0400

Among the primary topics discussed during congressional meetings was the need to strengthen workforce development initiatives and expand pathways into the skilled trades.

Oatey Co. Presents Michael McLeod, Principal at Harry Warren of Georgia Rep Agency, with Bob Bender Legacy Award

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:15:33 -0400

Given annually, the award honors a manufacturer representative who goes above and beyond for customers, builds meaningful partnerships and carries forward the relationship-driven legacy of the late Bob Bender, an esteemed Oatey sales leader for over 40 years.

Winsupply Opens New HVAC Local Company in Growing Market

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:26:00 -0400

The HVAC parts and equipment supplier was opened in January by president/owner Conner Leahr. The company encompasses 12,000 square feet at 3111 Kitty Hawk Road.

Built to Scale, Designed to Stay Local: Lessons From Winsupply at 70

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Seventy years in, Winsupply occupies a unique position in the PHCP-PVF distribution landscape. It is, by every measurable standard, a national player. Yet, it operates in a way that looks fundamentally different from the centralized models that have come to define much of the industry’s consolidation era.

LIXIL Elevates Impact Strategy to the Next Phase, Appoints Chief Impact Officer

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:30:22 -0400

LIXIL has adopted a three-phase approach to drive systemic impact integrating its targets into its own operations, its value chain, as well as expanding its impact to a broader societal ecosystem.

Bradley’s Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection Wins Red Dot Product Design Award 2026

Thu, 07 May 2026 13:50:09 -0400

The Elvari Collection features a euro-inspired pill-shaped silhouette with smooth, radiused edges that aims to create a unified design language across a wide range of accessories.

Bradley Company Survey Illustrates How Restroom Conditions Influence User Confidence and Business Performance

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:22 -0400

The annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley queried 1,020 American adults Jan. 5 -16, 2026. Conducted annually since 2009, the survey tracks attitudes and habits around handwashing, hygiene, and restroom perceptions in public facilities.