Supply House Times eNewsletter

2019 Supply House Times Premier 150 rankings

Times continue to be good right now in the PHCP-PVF industry.

Embassy Group, WIT & Co. announce merger

Boasting combined revenue of more than $8.5 billion, 138 members and 1,450 locations across the continental United States, this new group will become, by revenue, the largest plumbing group in the country.

BLUE HAWK joins IMARK Group as founding member

Addition creates the largest member-owned and member-controlled global distribution network.

Hardware Report: Materials costs rise for 62% due to tariffs

To overcome these added challenges, the survey shows teams have instituted tariff engineering measures such as a reliance on local manufacturers for product assembly and new manufacturing platforms. Read More

2019 Supply House Times Young Executives Spotlight

Young executives are making a difference in the success of PHCP-PVF companies throughout our industry.

Movers & Shakers: Dakota Supply Group names regional managers

Dakota Supply Group recently named Ryan Tracy, Wayne Trosen, Karl Wrobel and Roy Eskro as new regional general managers.

Dodge Momentum Index dips in April

The Dodge Momentum Index fell 0.5% in April to 144.3 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 145.1. Read More

Winsupply announces local company awards

Dayton, Ohio-based Winsupply recently named Odessa Winlectric in Texas its 2018 company of the year. Several other Winsupply companies were named winners in their respective industries.

Mike Miazga: Rememebring Bradford White's Bob Carnevale

Bob Carnevale had a way with words.

Bruce Merrifield: Sell win-win lower pricing

Pricing efficiency isn’t pricing effectiveness.

Status quo is the enemy: Creativity is your friend

Many businesses are pulled to yesterday … what made us relevant and profitable yesterday.

Derby lessons in perseverance

Controversial race outcome has a sales message for all of us.

Eye on Safety: Fall protection

Any time there is a business that has employees, whether that number is two or in the thousands, the fact is the more you have, the more your overall risks increase.

Dan Holohan: Hindsight

I have an undated article from the “Handbook of Construction Techniques,” which McGraw Hill once published. The title was “Keeping a Cool Head.” Consider this in hindsight:

Advocacy: Speaking with one voice

As the industry’s national association, ASA is in a unique position to influence building and product codes, federal and state regulatory issues as well as legislation, as it emerges.

Legend Valve new offerings

Legend Valve and Fittings announces its newest product offerings, including three new valves: P-200 ball valve with a drain; T-514 oversized flange sillcock; and T-552 sillcock with a 1960 configuration; as well as a supply stop bulk pack.

Hank Darlington: The art of selling skills

I have two very strong opinions on what you must do to operate a successful DPH showroom.

Kissler & Co. flow-stopper adapters

Now available exclusively from Kissler & Co., the new Burst Blocker adapters minimize damage from burst water lines.

Sioux Chief’s supply access boxes

Sioux Chief’s OxBox family of supply access boxes is now being shipped with new, patented universally replaceable valves.

Matco-Norca swing check valves

Matco-Norca adds two forged carbon-steel swing check valves in threaded and socket-welded to its industrial-grade valve product offerings.

Bee Valve sprayer component system

Bee Valve notes its sprayer component system offers a fast, easy-to-use method for spray nozzle changes.

KEEN Utility work boots

KEEN Utility’s Manchester is a lightweight hiker-inspired work boot versatile enough for a variety of jobs, including general construction, the company notes.

General Pipe Cleaners sectional cable

The new 5’ by 7/8” 5R-10 Force Multiplier sectional cable from General Pipe Cleaners helps users quickly and cleanly use sectional drain cleaners in confined and hard-to-access areas, the company notes.

Zurn's EZ Gear-Driven Sensor Faucets

Zurn Industries announces the launch of two new sensor faucet models with new EZ gear-driven technology. The faucets withstood more than 1,000,000 cycle tests prior to release.