Natalie Forster

Enjoy the Ride

Bradford White’s Danielle Laird talks growth with the company and focus on wholesale- distribution.

April 13, 2021

Danielle Laird, national accounts manager for Bradford White, absolutely loves the industry and the company she works for.

Natalie Forster: Meet ELEVATE2021 speakers

ELEVATE goes virtual, impressive lineup of speakers tackle relevant topics.

Natalie Forster

April 9, 2021

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ASA’s Women in Industry division annual event will take place virtually April 20 to 23. Since its inception in 2016, ELEVATE has grown to bring more than 200 women from the PHCP-PVF industry together each year for an event full of inspiring educational sessions, networking and fun.

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

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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.

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

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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.

Connection is key

ASA and The Distribution Team enter second year of popular peer networking groups.

Natalie Forster

March 4, 2021

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Ever heard the expression about the best ideas being created on cocktail napkins? The American Supply Association’s member benefit CONNECT virtual peer networking program is a real-life example.

Milwaukee Tool and Uponor continue partnership for PEX innovations

Natalie Forster

March 4, 2021

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Ten years after initial launch, manufacturers deliver new ProPEX solution focused on speed of connection and pipe seal.

Fight for efficiency

PHCP-PVF industry continues to advocate for legislation and standards optimal for water conservation and efficiency.

Natalie Forster

March 3, 2021

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PHCP-PVF industry continues to advocate for legislation and standards optimal for water conservation, safety and efficiency.

David Kohler gives State of the Industry at KBIS 2021 Virtual

Natalie Forster

March 1, 2021

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Following NKBA CEO Bill Darcy’s welcome and State of the Association report on Feb. 9, KOHLER President and CEO David Kohler took to the virtual stage for a State of the Industry analysis.

Eastern Industrial Supplies social media

Natalie Forster: Social media success

Eastern Industrial Supplies uses social channels to promote company culture, connection and employee retention.

Natalie Forster

February 25, 2021

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I’m always curious to hear about how distributors and others within our industry are utilizing social media. For some, it’s a new territory that they’ve yet to fully explore because there’s no internal team member with the time and knowledge to do so.

Natalie Forster: Screen time

Making the most of your increased blue light exposure.

Natalie Forster

February 15, 2021

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Anyone else cringe a little when you get the weekly iPhone notification: “Your weekly screen time report is available?” I for one, am always hoping to see, “Your screen time was down by X%,” but that’s not often the case.