Supply House Times

The March 2023 issue of Supply House Times features InSinkErator’s Rebecca Falish , 10 influential women who are leading the industry, and much more!

A champion for the wholesale channel: InSinkErator's Rebecca Falish

Celebrating endless volunteer work and passion for PHCP industry.

Natalie Forster

March 9, 2023

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The plumbing industry is full of rock star individuals. People that go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure their peers and the people coming in behind them have a better industry than what it was before. InSinkErator’s Rebecca Falish is the epitome of an industry rock star. In fact, to hear retired InSinkErator Vice President Joe Maiale say it, Falish “is a rock star turned superstar,” in the industry.

Canadian company brings first recirculating shower to U.S. market

RainStick Shower can save 80% water and energy with twice the flowrate of a common shower.

Natalie Forster

March 13, 2023

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Sustainability and water conservation were two of the main trends seen at the 2023 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas earlier this year. One Canadian-based company is tackling water efficiency starting with the top water guzzling appliance in the home — the shower.

Why distributors deserve great software

Questions to ask when looking for a software partner.

Benj Cohen

March 14, 2023

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Distributors help keep businesses running smoothly by ensuring they have the right items in the right place at the right time. And if you’re doing your job well, the public doesn’t even see you.

Safety in the modern workplace

Safety concerns of 2023 go beyond the warehouse; training and reinforcement more important than ever.

Natalie Forster

March 14, 2023

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When you think warehouse safety, you think of safe handling of forklifts, heavy materials, chemicals, fall prevention and so on. While these things are always a top priority, safety in the workplace has ventured down new avenues over the past several years.

Case Study: Lee Supply showroom avoids breaking through concrete to install drainage for working display

Plumbing wholesaler Lee Supply remodels outdated branch showroom to provide drainage for working faucet and coffee-bar sink display.

Natalie Forster

March 9, 2023

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Since 1949, Lee Supply has provided the highest-quality plumbing, HVAC, water treatment, appliances, lighting products and services to customers throughout the Midwest. Whether providing the newest products or implementing the latest technologies, Lee Supply prides itself on a willingness and ability to adapt, putting them at the forefront of innovation.

Meet 10 Influential PHCP-PVF Women

Ten leading women tout the undeniable value of a career in PHCP-PVF.

Natalie Forster

March 8, 2023

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Although it has a reputation of being a male-dominated industry, the PHCP-PVF supply chain is full of impactful women. Celebrating Women’s History Month, Supply House Times is highlighting 10 influential women who are leading the industry to great success.

Jeff Valles: Top three product trends from the KBIS floor

And some sleeper trends you may have missed.

Jeff Valles

March 14, 2023

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COVID-19 may remain in the news but it did not stop people from attending the 2023 KBIS/IDS show in Las Vegas. In fact, early estimates set the attendance in excess of 100,000 enthusiasts. Now that’s a show!

ASA Education Foundation Chairwoman Rebecca Falish

Katie Poehling Seymour: We don't need to prepare for my world, but the world they will live in

The ASA Strategic Planning Retreat is peak industry engagement.

Katie Poehling Seymour

March 10, 2023

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Last month, the room at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida, was brimming with more than 100 volunteers representing multibillion-dollar international companies, regional independent companies, and maybe the lifeblood of the industry, multigenerational family businesses.

Eye on Safety: In the blink of an eye

Everything you need to know about eye protection.

Nate Oland

March 10, 2023

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Workplace hazards can, quite literally, lead to injuries in the blink of an eye. Your eyes are one of your most valuable senses, and are definitely not something to take for granted. Protecting yourself should be high on your list of things to remember while working. Any negligence could lead to devastating injuries, long-term pain or side effects, or even loss of eyesight, if an accident were to occur.

Dan Holohan: What did you think wouldn't make it?

Most big ideas sounds crazy at first.

Dan Holohan

March 9, 2023

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When we started HeatingHelp.com in 1997, the folks who built that first crude site told me we could have a links page. I asked what that was, and the young man doing the coding told me it was a place on the site where visitors could go to see what other sites I thought were interesting.

Brad Williams: Buy to sell

Making strategic buying decisions today to benefit your company in the future.

Brad Williams

March 8, 2023

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The benefits of buying companies are vast. In this article, I will explore the reasons for buying a company today that will benefit your company in the future. There is an entire industry built around the idea of “buy to sell,” — private equity.

Natalie Forster: Sustainability and efficiency reign supreme

KBIS and AHR show floors address water scarcity and decarbonization.

Natalie Forster

March 9, 2023

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KBIS drew one of its largest crowds in the show’s 60-year history. Trends from the show floor include mixed metal finishes, pops of color in fixtures and faucets, steam showers, soaking tubs, ease-of-installation and of course, smart technology enabled products.

ASA distributor members report solid start to 2023

March 13, 2023

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Respondents to ASA’s monthly sales reported a median sales increase of 18% for January 2023 vs. 2022. This reverses a four-month trend of slowing year-over-year rates of growth.

ASA member companies predict 2023 increase in eCommerce sales

Recent survey dives deep into eCommerce channel development and importance of robust product data as a service differentiator.

February 20, 2023

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The overall survey queried sectors such as industrial, electrical, safety, HVACR, plumbing, building materials, safety, hardware, chemical and plastics, oil and gas products, JanSan and several others. The survey featured an 85-15 percent split between distributors and manufacturers.

AD launches the Center for Independent Distributor Leadership

February 17, 2023

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Affiliated Distributors (AD) announced the launch of the Center for Independent Distributor Leadership (CIDL), a development program designed to prepare the current and future leaders of independent distribution with the competencies and experiences to build long-term, sustainable success for their companies.