Each year, APR’s buying show, hosted in Hershey, Pennsylvania, attracts contractors, manufacturers and their families to enjoy the state’s “chocolate city” while benefiting from the numerous opportunities the show encompasses.

Demonstrating continuous adaptability and growth for more than 60 years, the Florida-based distributor is named 2020 Supply House of the Year.

The average age of PHCP professionals, on both the contracting and distribution ends, falls somewhere around 50. 

As we dive into the autumn months, the PHCP-PVF supply chain is diligently prepping for its first-ever season of virtual conferences and events. 

A staple throughout the PHCP-PVF supply chain is the resiliency shown during though times. 

The American Supply Association (ASA) works tirelessly to engage members and leaders to identify the greatest industry challenges and envision necessary resources for long-term success. 

Supply House Times recently caught up with several leading distributors and manufactures to gather a feel for what trends are happening throughout the valve sector in commercial, industrial and residential applications. 

In yet another recent conversation centered around the pandemic, I was truly impressed with a Philadelphia-based rep agency and its immediate ability to adapt.

It’s no secret that training and educational resources are a true must for the PHCP-PVF industry, and with the recent pandemic, businesses are taking advantage of virtual training more than ever. 

Think back to this time in 2019. The state of the industrial PVF supply chain, and expectations for the coming year were pretty different than how the market appears today.