Articles by Jim Olsztynski

At this writing in late January some mostly anecdotal information seems to support a notion that PVF industry fortunes may be on a rather steep upswing – or at least looked that way as 2010 drew to a close.

Guarded optimism is their theme of the times.

Things could be worse; we could be living anywhere else.

It takes place March 11, a date established just last year by the World Plumbing Council (WPC) as an annual celebration to promote appreciation of the plumbing industry’s vital work on behalf of the planet and its people.

Tardiness in a social setting is easy to shrug off, while stakes are higher in the business world.

Matco-Norca’s new faucet program reveals market tendencies.

Government mandated postings make for wretched office decor.

Company founder and president Bob Vormittag shared his views on technology and distributors. 

A blue-chip panel of PHCP distributors talks about a green monster, useful madmen and much more! First of a two-part series.

How a jaded family got into the holiday spirit.