Extreme weather is now colliding with already-tight freight capacity, volatile energy markets and a construction economy that increasingly demands speed, certainty and risk sharing. During the recent cold snap, Financial Times and Reuters reported U.S. natural gas prices surged to their highest levels in more than three years, driven by freeze-offs that curtailed production just as heating demand spiked.
Emerging leaders are motivated but often struggle to understand what senior leaders want before assuming more responsibility. In plumbing distribution, credibility is crucial; senior leaders prioritize those who execute well, communicate clearly, and make sound decisions under pressure.
AI is helping women streamline complex or time-consuming tasks, such as preparing commercial quotations, entering sales orders, managing email and calendars, and organizing large volumes of product information. It is also becoming part of daily life, supporting everything from cooking and budgeting to travel planning and quick problem solving.
The new location will support the professional trades in the region and serve as a complement to our existing locations in Nashville and White House. It will also support our Kitchen, Bath and Lighting Showroom located just south of Nashville.
A proven Winsupply entrepreneur and Local Company President, Jesse Backman, has moved into an Area Leader role for Winsupply Inc., a national wholesale distributor based in Moraine, Ohio.
Heightened concern over H3N2 and seasonal viruses drives better hand hygiene, yet lapses in public restrooms persist.
February 11, 2026
According to the 2026 Healthy Handwashing Survey™, 70% of Americans are very or somewhat concerned about contracting the flu compared to 59% who felt that way just three years ago.
Expanding on the momentum of Pfister Faucets’ award‑winning American Plumber Stories, Project Stories shifts the lens to the full project ecosystem—plumbers, designers, developers, architects, and builders—while putting a strong emphasis on storytelling.