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Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International recently announced North American HVACR average distributor sales for February 2012 increased 9.6%.

The Midwest Distributors Association (MwDA) and the Wholesalers Association of the Northeast (WANE) will be holding executive leadership conferences in June.

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors’ annual report shows total wholesale trade in the U.S. had a strong year of growth in 2011.

WIT’s 2012 Distributor/Vendor Conference attracted nearly 700 attendees to the Hilton Anatole in Dallas in early April.

F.W. Webb President Jeff Pope and Columbia Pipe & Supply President Tim Arenberg were recently added to the PHCP area of Affiliated Distributors’ Board of Directors.

Conference attendees can participate in two education sessions, a general membership meeting, an open board meeting and an early evening reception, where the winners of the 2012 System Showcase competition will be announced.

The green homes share of the construction market was 17% in 2011, equating to $17 billion, and expected to rise 29%-38% by 2016 - potentially a $87-$114 billion opportunity.

The recovery continues. For the second consecutive year, Supply House Times’ Premier survey reveals an increase in sales made by PCHP companies. The annual survey, conducted by Supply House Times and BNP Media Market Research, ranks the Top 125 PHCP wholesalers by their sales from the past year.

After 75 years in the plumbing wholesale industry, St. Louis-based Atlas Supply could’ve just patted itself on the back. Instead, the third-generation company opened its first showroom, Immerse, and has made big strides in the St. Louis market. Partner Leigh Suffian recently talked to Supply House Times about Atlas’ history and its future with Immerse.

Tyco has acquired Shurjoint Piping Products, a leading OEM manufacturer for grooved and threaded piping components.