May 2020 | SHT Magazine

Check out the May issue of Supply House Times featuring the annual Premier 150 distributor survey results. Other features include what's in store for waterworks, new PHCP-PVF products, and much more!

Premier 150

2020 Supply House Times Premier 150 rankings

Top PHCP-PVF distributors ranked based on fiscal 2019 sales.

May 20, 2020

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Annual PHCP-PVF distributor survey respondents address challenges facing the supply chain.

What's in store for waterworks?

Master distributors, suppliers and manufacturers reveal what product trends and economic impacts are shaping the 2020 market.

Natalie Forster

May 1, 2020

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According to the 2019 State of the Water Works Industry (SOTWI) survey, the number-one concern among waterworks professionals was renewal and replacement of aging water and wastewater infrastructure, which has been a consistent area of concern over the past few years within the waterworks sector.

Business in an accelerated digital age

Consumer digital activity is at an all-time high, what do you need to do to keep up?

Natalie Forster

May 12, 2020

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The age of technology has been upon us for quite some time, but as the industry navigates through COVID-19, the push for digital presence is stronger than ever.

Achieving a high-performance warehouse: think outside the box

Taking a step back to analyze simple warehouse operations can help move and control inventory more efficiently.

Dick Friedman

May 12, 2020

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Distributors trying to prevent warehouse mistakes resulting in lost sales and customers need to go beyond evaluating procedures, controls and forms.

Mike Miazga: Remembering John H. Cook III

Mike Miazga

May 12, 2020

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John Cook is a textbook example of how this industry can enrich so many lives.

Jeff Valles: Brick and mortar showrooms are a key marketing tool

Jeff Valles

May 12, 2020

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Never miss an opportunity to remind your targeted market, your social media followers and all of those people who found gold on your website that you have displays right in their neighborhood.

Bruce Merrifield: Downsize tacticts for distributors

Bruce Merrifield

May 12, 2020

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After World War II, when the economy tanked, the drill was to freeze hiring, maybe weed out a few, freeze all investments, cut all discretionary expenses and try not to cave on declining incentive pay that is de facto salary. Basically, wait out the recession, then get back to growing with the U.S. economy; your industry; and/or the inflation in your product lines.

Jim Kendzel: Eye on safety

Top 10 OSHA violations of 2019

Jim Kendzel

May 12, 2020

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We have all been focused on COVID-19, and with all of the rapid changes occurring related to the pandemic, it is difficult to write an article that is not outdated before the publication date.

Dan Holohan: The hiring blues

Dan Holohan

May 13, 2020

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A heating contractor friend sent me this text exchange between himself and a potential employee:

Natalie Forster: Your marketing message

Natalie Forster

May 11, 2020

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Although we are all aware of the severity of the situation, I know many of us are tired of our daily lives being consumed by COVID-19. Anyone else haunted by the image of that fuzzy little cell?

ASA continues to be there for its member companies

Bill Glockner

May 12, 2020

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The first line of the ASA long-term strategic plan reads: “Associations operate in ever-changing environments and are continually challenged to meet the needs of their members.”

Kloeckner Metals promotes Moseley

May 11, 2020

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Roswell, Georgia-based Kloeckner Metals Corp., one of the largest steel and metal service centers in North America, announced the promotion of Andrea Moseley to chief financial officer, effective April 1.

Vogt Valves announces new distrobution partnership

May 11, 2020

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Stafford, Texas-based Vogt Valves recently announced a new partnership with Federal Hardware Engineering Co Pte Ltd to act as a Vogt distributor for the Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia marketplace.

A.O. Smith earns energy star award

May 11, 2020

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A. O. Smith won its second consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year honor for its contribution and dedication to manufacturing high-efficiency water heaters.

Metal shipments decline accelerates in March

May 11, 2020

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Metals Service Center Institute reported the rate of steel and aluminum shipments declined in both the U.S. and Canada in March. MSCI reported U.S.

Plumbing industry rallies to help convert Chicago’s McCormick Place into COVID-19 field hospital

Convention center to serve as emergency facility to treat up to 3,000 patients.

Nicole Krawcke

April 9, 2020

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Construction for the first 500 beds was completed April 3, while the rest of the field hospital is expected to be finished by April 24.

Winsupply acquires May Supply, distributor of plumbing and water systems

April 6, 2020

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May Supply offers plumbing and wastewater solutions. Its Harrisonburg location includes a large showroom with kitchen and bath design professionals.

Bradford White wins energy star honor

May 11, 2020

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Bradford White announced it is the recipient of the 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for its outstanding contributions to greenhouse gas reduction and gains in energy efficiency.

May Supply House Times Movers and Shakers

Mike Miazga

May 11, 2020

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A. O. Smith recently announced Chairman AJITA RAJENDRA is retiring effective May 1. The company’s board of directors elected KEVIN WHEELER as chaiman of the Milwaukee-based water technology company effective upon Rajendra’s retirement.

ASA University

We’re Here For You

May 12, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges to the day-to-day of industry employees, but many companies found a few bright spots within all the darkness.

InSinkErator's commitment to ASA, the industry and product innovation

Joe Maiale

May 13, 2020

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ASA is an invaluable association that not only serves as a first-rate platform for industry networking, but also prioritizes the needs of the industry, including education, business intelligence and advocacy.

ASA sponsor, World Vision, continues to serve

May 13, 2020

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During this unprecedented crisis, the athlete and actor have been replaced by everyday workers doing heroic things.

Registration open for NETWORK 2020 in Chicago

May 13, 2020

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The industry’s biggest event of the year, NETWORK2020, is scheduled to take place Oct. 7-9 at the Fairmont Chicago.

ASA debuts CONNECT online communities

Individuals in nine vital job-function categories meeting virtually once a month to discuss common challenges and provide practical solutions.

May 11, 2020

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NoSweat has created the first disposable performance liners specifically for hard hats that absorb sweat instantly while preventing odors, stains, acne and the constant need to stop and wipe up sweat with a towel or shirt sleeve.

On Demand Protecting drinking water is of paramount importance. The last decade has seen the enactment of safe drinking water laws that safeguard our water for consumption. These laws can lead to confusion in determining which applications are regulated and which materials are safe to be installed in these applications.

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