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History shows us that companies that maintain visibility, build trust, and communicate effectively during downturns are the ones that come out ahead when the market stabilizes. Tariff-driven price hikes and supply chain issues are not just obstacles—they’re opportunities to double down on creativity and strategic thinking.

Joining a buying group for your luxury kitchen and bath showroom offers many advantages. While enhanced buying power and cost savings are significant benefits, surveys show that the most valued aspect is the long-lasting relationships formed within the group. Read about some key benefits of membership.

Prices stabilized around the $4.30 level after the White House postponed new tariffs for 90 days. Since then, copper has regained some ground, supported by signals that Washington may be pursue negotiations with China and by rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in June.

What is the next great tool that will shape the future of our industry? The answer is artificial intelligence.

We discuss how to market effectively, even without an in-house team. Learn how to maximize every dollar and effort, whether you’re a team of 20 or a solo representative juggling 15 product lines.

The ASA Women in Industry Division offers a unique platform for driven women to connect, network, and access educational resources, fostering both personal and professional growth. Its mission goes beyond typical industry events by actively working to attract women to the PHCP-PVF industry.

President Trump recently signed several Executive Orders (EOs) to rescind and modify regulations in various sectors, including energy production, defense policy, and reverse the repeal of several regulations based on recent Supreme Court decisions, such as Loper Bright.

The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a current threat, and plumbers will be involved in mitigating the associated risks.

Most people creeping up on 65 are at least thinking of retirement, if the plan isn’t in motion already. Only a select few would set out to become an entrepreneur at age 65. Joe Abeling, founder of California-based Consumers Pipe and Supply, is one of those select few tenacious individuals.

Each year, the Premier 150 Distributors survey is conducted by BNP Media Market Research. BNP Media is the parent company of Supply House Times. The data from the survey is used to rank the top 150 PHCP-PVF industry distributors based on each company’s reported sales from the previous fiscal year. This list is based off fiscal year 2024.