Industrial PVF

Winsupply acquires Simon's Supply Co.

July 6, 2021

Winsupply has completed the purchase of Simon’s Supply Co. Simon’s Supply is one of the oldest and most established plumbing and heating distributors in Southeastern Massachusetts and adjacent Rhode Island.

Aging infrastructure challenges water safety

Plumbing industry focuses on water safety and efficiency in responses to infrastructure concerns.

Natalie Forster

July 6, 2021

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The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2021 U.S. infrastructure report card graded the United States wastewater system a D+, and the nation’s drinking water system received a C-. Additionally, according to the CDC, more than 500,000 kids in the U.S. have elevated levels of lead in their blood.

Mike Miazga: Worth the price of admission alone

ASA’s Building One Future platform provides critical free resources to member companies and their employees.

July 6, 2021

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During my ASA update at lunch, I told attendees to pay close attention to the middle portion of what I had to say regarding our Building One Future initiative, which, of course, tackles the three critical issues of the labor shortage, keeping up to speed on trends and new technologies and how prepared/well-positioned a distributor might be for future growth.

AD associates donate more than 1,000 boxes of toys to hospitalized children

July 2, 2021

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2021 AD PHCP virtual spring network meeting focuses on best-practice sharing

July 1, 2021

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AD’s PHCP Business Unit hosted its 2021 AD PCHP Spring Network Meeting in a virtual format, welcoming about 160 independent distributor members from its U.S.-based Plumbing, PVF, HVAC and AD Decorative Brands divisions.

ASA distributor members report 30.8% increase in sales in May compared to one year ago

June 29, 2021

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On a trailing 12-month basis, respondents reported average sales 11.1% in May of 2021 as compared to 7.3% in April 2021, when compared to the 2020 data.

Valve Manufacturers Association and Hydraulic Institute market outlook workshop

June 29, 2021

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The Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) and the Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced the 2021 Virtual Market Outlook Workshop will be held August 5 - 6.

Mid-year economic review

Five economic issues to watch, plus oil price analysis and construction outlook from Dr. Chris Kuehl.

Natalie Forster

June 28, 2021

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During a webinar in late May, Dr. Kuehl gave his mid-year economic review, focusing on five key issues distributors should be monitoring: Inflation, consumer behavior, “normal” business, the global economy and market reaction.

F.W. Webb Co. names new vice president of marketing

June 16, 2021

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F.W. Webb Co. announced the appointment of Deanna O'Donnell as vice president of marketing. In this role, she will oversee the alignment of corporate, product and market strategies across the company’s wholesale business and more than 48 Frank Webb Home retail showrooms.