As B2B offerings become increasingly commoditized, it has become more important than in any previous time in history to have a clear picture of the value proposition of your distributorship. The last 20 years - and in particular, the last two - have seen the slow but steady growth of industry behemoths that are driving commoditization of the PHCP industry.

During the roundtable, participants covered everything from supply chain and labor concerns to working with the next generation customer and warehouse technology. One thing is for certain, the distribution game has changed.

The 2022 AD eCommerce & Marketing Summit brought together digital and marketing leaders from AD owner/members, supplier partners and eCommerce partners from December 5-7. Over 470 attendees gathered in San Diego for a week of panel discussions, roundtables, networking, and collaboration opportunities.

As the popular saying goes, "branding is what people say about you when you're not in the room," while marketing is how you communicate your brand message to the world.

Kenny Pipe & Supply has named Patrick Kenny its President and COO. 

Affiliated Distributors (AD) named APR Supply Co. the 2022 Digital Innovator of the Year at the AD eCommerce and Marketing Summit in San Diego, California on December 6th.

The locations, formerly The Wallace Organization – currently service local HVAC, Plumbing and Hydronics contractors, and hosts a kitchen and bath showroom. The new branches, located in Vineland, Bridgeton, and Ocean City will expand APR’s service area in southern New Jersey. 

The new facility has expanded our services to the plumbing, waterworks, on-site sewer, water, and well, HVAC, and electrical needs in this growing area.

With the end of the year swiftly approaching, many wholesalers are in the position to reflect on their current operations and evaluate new business opportunities.

The company’s newest BRG is VALOR, which stands for Veterans and Allies Leading Organization Results, and was launched last year. The group is comprised of more than 800 associates who are former military service members, active-duty service members, military spouses and partners, and allies.