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HARDI distributors report 21.1% increase in February

April 5, 2021

HARDI's monthly TRENDS report shows the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 21.1% during February 2021.

Winsupply acquires Allegheny Pipe & Supply

April 5, 2021

Winsupply purchased the assets of Allegheny Pipe & Supply, a distributor of industrial pipe, valves and fittings located in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.

Supply House Times profile: Epicor brings integrated reporting to distributors

New cloud ERP software allows distributors to focus on business instead of IT.

Natalie Forster

April 5, 2021

Epicor Software Co. recently released its Prophet 21 2020.2 cloud ERP software. Perhaps the most unique feature of the launch is an integrated reporting tool that allows anyone in the organization to go from data source to reports in less than 60 seconds and run reports without the need for special coding, database skills or requesting IT help.

AD welcomes first ever Chief Marketing Officer

April 2, 2021

AD announced Marty McLaughlin has joined the group as its first chief marketing officer effective April 1. McLaughlin is charged with collaborating with AD’s members and boards to identify new areas of added value for its community, beyond the core functions of a buying and marketing group.

Obituary for Synergy Sales' Garrick Dahlquist

April 2, 2021

Garrick Dahlquist was born and raised in the plumbing industry, starting his career as a manufactures rep. at Dahlquist Rush Sales, eventually becoming an owner at Western States Sales, and ending his career with Synergy Sales NW after its acquisition of WSSI.

Southern Pipe and Supply named distribution partner for Aquatherm

April 2, 2021

Aquatherm announced it has added Southern Pipe and Supply as a distribution partner.

ASA joins coalition partners in support of extension of PPP loan availability

April 1, 2021

The American Supply Association recently joined its more than 90 coalition partners in supporting an extension of the Paycheck Protection Plan loan availability that was due to expire March 31. The Senate overwhelmingly passed the bill 92-7, and earlier this week President Biden signed the bill into law.

The seller's journey

J.W. Wood Co. recently acquired by PACE Supply Corp. President John Wood reveals details behind the decision and process.

Natalie Forster

March 31, 2021

Merger and acquisition news continues to frequent the PHCP-PVF industry. Whether it be due to lack of exit strategy, financial reasons or just a desire to leave the business, making the decision to sell a company is no small feat.

Jeff Valles: What makes a good salesperson?

Showroom salespeople may not need to be the traditional sales personality.

Jeff Valles

March 29, 2021

The best profile for a showroom salesperson is not the high-energy type “A” personalities that focus on getting the sale.

Mike Miazga: A is for advocacy

ASA’s continues fighting for our industry through dogged legislative and codes and standards efforts.

Mike Miazga

March 29, 2021

Before I get into this month’s key thoughts related to important ASA efforts, I would like to bring to further light the recent unexpected death of longtime respected industry trade journalist Bob Mader.