Articles Tagged with ''PHCP-PVF''

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time for me to review my predictions from last year and predict ten more trends for 2026. Just like last year, I will avoid predicting where the stock market will be at the end of 2026; instead, I will stick to identifying trends that supply houses will find important in the upcoming year. My scorecard shows I got 7.25 out of 12 right. With all of that, let's jump in and review my 2025 predictions.

In this space, your brand isn’t your logo — it’s your people. It’s how your reps walk into a meeting. How your project manager answers a callback. How your techs wrap up a jobsite and drive away. It’s what customers and partners say about you when you’re not in the room.

His 49 years of service place him among the most tenured employees in Cooney Brothers’ 88-year history, and the impact of his kindness, leadership, and connection will be felt for years to come.

Attracting women is only half the battle, retaining them is also a challenge. Many women leave the trades not because of the work itself, but because of a lack of support or growth opportunities. 

Nearly three in four ASA members say their companies are already experimenting with AI, while 38 percent report they are exploring use cases, while 34 percent are piloting one or more AI tools.

Whether your team needs training on your latest CRM system, new quoting software, or how to confidently represent your company on social media — the principle is the same. People can’t perform at their best without clarity, direction, and alignment. Every process, from managing leads to creating customer-facing content, is only as strong as the training behind it.

According to the American Supply Association’s most recent sales report, industrywide wholesale trade in mid-2025 was up just over six percent year-over-year, while inventories climbed a modest 1.3%. That balance suggests something healthy — not overheated, but steady growth with wholesalers staying disciplined on stock levels. In other words, people are buying smart.

Supply House Times discussed the evolving PHCP-PVF industry with members at the 53rd AIM/R conference, focusing on rising expectations, market shifts, and the importance of strong partnerships.

Faith, stewardship, and a people-first leadership style have shaped Miller’s 45-year career at Eastern. As he prepares to serve as the American Supply Association’s 2026 president, he aims to bring that spirit to the PHCP-PVF community by encouraging members, promoting smart technology adoption, and building a stronger future together.

Supply House Times wants to know what your top-selling products were in 2025. Take a few moments to share what sold the most in each category below that applies to your company, and we will publish the results in an upcoming issue.