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The state of e-commerce in plumbing distribution

Insights courtesy of Distribution Strategy Group
January 23, 2026

Digital revenue penetration tiers show concentrated distribution patterns and progression across three measurement periods. Firms achieving more than 10% e-commerce revenue increased from 28% in 2023 to 33% in 2024 and 41% in 2025, representing a 13 percentage point gain over two years. The more than 20% tier grew from 13% to 19% and stabilized, while the more than 30% tier progressed from 8% to 10% before declining to 7% in 2025.


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O'Connor Company debuts e-commerce solution

O’Connor Company launches new website to enhance online ordering for HVAC contractors across the Midwest.
June 25, 2025

O’Connor’s new digital platform is built to save contractors time and simplify the ordering process. 


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Five ways acquisitions are changing

How Brad Jacobs' acquisition target of Rexel may change valuations in the distribution industry.
Brad Williams
November 13, 2024

This article examines the implications for valuation metrics, strategies, and investor perceptions in the distribution industry regarding this potential acquisition.


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Addressing e-commerce pain points with AD’s Caroline Ernst

VP of E-Commerce Solutions shares best practices and distributors to look for example.
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Natalie Forster
October 8, 2024

To gain a pulse for buying habits, trends and tips, Chief Editor Natalie Forster sat down with Affiliated Distributors (AD) Vice President, E-Commerce Solutions, Caroline Ernst.


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Bill Condron: ASA Winter Leadership meeting addresses two top concerns for PHCP-PVF supply chain

Positioning ASA to meet our industry’s future challenges.
Bill Condron
Bill Condron
March 28, 2022

We all realize the need for a robust online offering as eCommerce continues to be a growing share of the market. However, as the group discussed and debated the topic, we realized how much more complex the situation is currently.


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Backflow Direct launches updated eCommerce store

February 17, 2022

Backflow Direct has announced the launch of its updated and improved eCommerce store. This new site allows customers to order the products they need, but now with an even better user experience. 


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Digital transformation still relies on partnerships

Dakota Supply Group shares digital journey challenges and successes, working with AD eCommerce team to achieve goals.
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Natalie Forster
December 10, 2021

Digital presence can be somewhat of a buzzword in the PHCP-PVF industry as it continues to adapt and evolve in an accelerating digital age. Each company may have a different definition of what digital transformation means to them. For Fargo, North Dakota-based PHCP distributor Dakota Supply Group, it’s simply about delivering the best online solutions to its customers.


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PMI works with Buy Safe America

Plumbing Manufacturers International joins Buy Safe America to advance INFORM Consumers Act

March 25, 2021
PMI joined with the Buy Safe America Coalition, a group of retailers, consumer groups, wholesaler-distributors and manufacturers, to support and advance the INFORM Consumers Act. Introduced in the U.S. Senate on March 23, the legislation is designed to protect consumers from counterfeit and stolen products sold online, which has become a growing problem.
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DDI SYSTEM

DDI System focuses on easy adoption and affordability

The distribution software provider emphasizes the importance of consumer-friendly e-commerce platforms.
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Natalie Forster
July 6, 2020

With the disruption of COVID-19, efficiency in showrooms and distribution centers is more important than ever. 


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Bruce Merrifield: How digital disruptors (will) skim distributor sales

August 26, 2019

Digital disruptors are multiplying!


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