Articles Tagged with ''PHCP-PVF''

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Are people your greatest strength?

Don’t keep it a secret

April 24, 2026

With a company’s website and social media accounts being the first places candidates often look to learn about opportunities, it’s surprising how many in our industry offer little or no information about what it’s like to be an employee at the company.

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How distributors are winning with business intelligence

Advanced data tools are helping wholesalers forecast demand, optimize pricing, and improve performance across every level of the business.

April 22, 2026

Strong business intelligence (BI) data has become a competitive necessity for distributors operating in increasingly complex and fast-moving markets.

When Rebates Help, and When They Hurt: The Hidden Tradeoffs for Distributors

From disconnected systems to missed claims, inefficient rebate management can quietly drain margins and create operational risk.

Greg Colizzi

April 15, 2026

The mechanics of rebates are not simple: Each manufacturer has its own playbook. Rules, tiers, exclusions, and volume triggers differ. On top of that, distributors add their own complexity.

The hidden gaps in your sales cycle

Fix the front end: Why most sales problems are really process problems.

Brian Gardner

April 13, 2026

Someone must own sales excellence. Someone must act as CEO for CRM. That person should be a respected sales leader with the autonomy to make critical decisions for the company. Their role goes beyond platform selection and configuration. They are responsible for driving adoption, setting standards, training, coaching and continuous improvement.

From the Editor | Natalie Forster

From Reporting to Serving

A new role means new opportunities to serve PHCH-PVF distributors.

Natalie Forster

April 10, 2026

By the time you’re reading this, I’ll be on my way to ASA’s headquarters to hit the ground running on this new journey. I could not be more excited for the opportunity to work for the association I have been fortunate to partner with and admire throughout my time at BNP Media. I truly believe that ASA helps distributors do their jobs better, and I am thrilled to be joining that mission.

The State of AI in Distribution

Why speed, not scale, will define the next era of PHCP-PVF; steps distributors can take now.

Natalie Forster

April 8, 2026

According to recent research from McKinsey & Company, AI adoption has surged over the past two years, with a growing share of organizations reporting measurable impact on revenue, cost reduction and customer engagement.

F.W. Webb opens new Somerdale, New Jersey self-service wholesale store

April 6, 2026

Located at 900 Kennedy Boulevard, the 44,000-square-foot facility will serve plumbing, heating, HVAC/R, and other professionals seeking a convenient source for systems, tools, equipment, parts, and accessories.

Famous Supply J-TEC training facility grand opening

Famous Supply honors Jay Blaushild’s passion for training with the opening of its 25,000-square-foot J-TEC facility

Building on a legacy of learning

Natalie Forster

April 3, 2026

Long before the ribbon was cut on a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility in Maple Heights, Ohio, the foundation for the Jay Blaushild Training & Education Center (J-TEC) was already firmly in place.

PHCP-PVF price increases April 2026

Targeted increases across plastics, metals and HVAC components continue into April, signaling a more surgical pricing environment for PHCP-PVF distributors.

Natalie Forster

April 2, 2026

The latest round of adjustments, effective from mid-March through mid-April, reflects that same trend, with manufacturers implementing measured increases across venting systems, brass and PVF components, thermoplastics, HVAC parts, controls and copper fittings.

Fabricated steel imports expose gaps in tariff policy

As Section 232 targets raw materials, downstream assemblies slip through, reshaping pricing dynamics for PHCP-PVF distributors.

Natalie Forster

April 1, 2026

In the United States, the current steel tariff structure is rooted in Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which imposes duties of up to 25% on imported steel, with some increases reaching 50% in recent policy adjustments. These tariffs were designed to safeguard domestic manufacturing and national security interests, but they primarily target raw steel and certain derivative categories, leaving gaps that global suppliers have learned to navigate.

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Articles Tagged with ''PHCP-PVF''

Are people your greatest strength?

How distributors are winning with business intelligence

When Rebates Help, and When They Hurt: The Hidden Tradeoffs for Distributors

The hidden gaps in your sales cycle

From Reporting to Serving

The State of AI in Distribution

F.W. Webb opens new Somerdale, New Jersey self-service wholesale store

Famous Supply honors Jay Blaushild’s passion for training with the opening of its 25,000-square-foot J-TEC facility

PHCP-PVF price increases April 2026

Fabricated steel imports expose gaps in tariff policy

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