Industrial PVF - Articles - Page 129

Val-Fit founder Grinberg dies

July 31, 2016

Ismael Grinberg, founder of industrial PVF master distributor Val-Fit, died in Mexico City.

AIM Alloys names new manufacturers rep

July 31, 2016

AIM Alloys announced the addition of Quality Marketing as its representative.

Chicago Tube and Iron opens new distribution facility

July 28, 2016

Chicago Tube and Iron announces the opening of its newest distribution facility in Locust, N.C.

Sterling Bowman has been promoted to vice president of sales for Tyler Pipe & Coupling.

Sterling Bowman named Tyler Pipe & Coupling VP of sales

July 27, 2016

Tyler Pipe & Coupling is a premier manufacturer of cast iron soil pipe and fittings and couplings for the plumbing industry.

ASA University visualizes a new future for employee development and retention

Amy Black

July 26, 2016

My good friend Dirk Beveridge, a leading voice of change and innovation throughout distribution, tells us that “Without vision, there is no innovation.”

New overtime regulations explained

If the DOL has its way, small businesses like some members of ASA can do one of four things.

Dan Hilton

July 26, 2016

According to ASA’s 2014 Employee Compensation Report, ASA distributor members paid their typical inside salesperson a base salary of $42,976 — with bonus that figure increased to about $50,000..

The steel collapse

At present production levels, China alone could totally requite global demand with a surplus left over.

Morris R. Beschloss

July 26, 2016

The current global steel price collapse, whichjoins oil in a formative worldwide glut, unfortunately is signaling further deterioration.

NIBCO's Steve Malm gives simple advice

For me, I would have to say never tell someone you are too busy.

Mike Miazga

July 25, 2016

What is the best advice someone has given you?

Gyl Grinberg, Ismael Grinberg and Roy Grinberg of Val-Fit.

Remembering the Chief

“Decades ago, there was a distributor meeting at a pipe mill in Mexico,” recalls Gyl, now president of Stone Mountain, Ga.-based industrial PVF master distributor Val-Fit.

July 18, 2016

Grinberg, who died earlier this summer at the age of 91, spent more than seven decades in the PVF industry, building many companies into sustained successes.

NOW Inc. completes Power Service acquisition

July 14, 2016

Power Service features a team of engineers and draftsmen that design, fabricate and deliver a complete solution of pumps, pipe, valves, fittings, etc.