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These updated courses offer a modern, mobile-friendly interface, engaging live-action videos that clarify complex concepts, scenario-based assessments for real-world application, impactful 3D imagery for technical training, concise summaries for practical reference, and hands-on activities to reinforce learning.

Hebert and Kolb will take over the roles of general manager for Jim Fuller and Scotty Daniels. 

All respondents to the new report reported a median August sales increase of +2.8% y/y, but -6% vs. July 2025. Calendar-year YTD sales +6.4%; TTM sales +6.7%. Inventory: +6% versus August 2024. Cash cycle: Median three-month average days' sales outstanding fell to 41 days.

When Wilson Teachey first attended the Southern Wholesalers Association (SWA) meeting three decades ago, he was surprised by the family-like atmosphere. As a young professional at Hubbard Pipe and Supply, he discovered a welcoming culture and strong relationships within the wholesale industry that greatly impacted him.

In an industry where scale and speed can overshadow character, Thos. Somerville Co. stands out not just by what it delivers — but how it delivers it. What began in 1861 as a modest brass foundry has grown into a Mid-Atlantic plumbing, heating, and HVAC supply powerhouse. But Somerville’s real strength lies in a culture grounded in craftsmanship, relational trust, and service — principles forged in the foundry and still alive today.

Throughout the 1970s-1980s there were four main industry buying groups - AD, Embassy, Omni and WIT & Co. Often referred to as “legacy buying groups,” these groups existed and operated for decades before consolidation began. Here's a quick history lesson on buying group mergers in the sector.

Social media posts for jobseekers reached 2.7 million views, up 194%. Clicks to SupplyIndustryCareers.com increased to 38,000 (up 155%). Additionally, 77 ASA-member companies have activated the “Now Hiring” flag on the site.

Five critical steps that can safeguard your operations against the growing wave of cyberattacks targeting small-to-midsize businesses.
Teaser: Cybersecurity isn’t about paranoia, it’s about preparation. As warehouse leaders, we train on safety, efficiency, and customer service. Cybersecurity deserves the same level of attention.

Every summer in Hershey, Pennsylvania, APR Supply Co. hosts one of the largest plumbing and HVAC wholesale buying shows in the nation. Now in its 103rd year, the 23rd Annual Buying Show attracts plumbing and HVAC/R installers from within a 150-mile radius of the company’s Lancaster, PA headquarters.

Romero will join the HARDI team as a public affairs associate, using her master's in public relations to engage with a broader audience.