October 2020 | SHT Magazine

The October issue of Supply House Times features the 2020 Supply House of the Year: Wool Plumbing Supply, APR Supply Co. hosts its first-ever virtual buying show, TrueCommerce’s Ron Sellers talks advantages of EDI, and much more!

New platform takes headache out of COVID-19 screening

CertiClear helps businesses manage liability risks in states with mandated employee health checks.

Nicole Krawcke

October 7, 2020

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Dave Squires is no stranger to the challenges of running a plumbing business.

Today's zone controls

No longer your dad's old relay boards.

Dan Firkus

October 6, 2020

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Today’s zone controls have come a long way from the days when controls were literally “relays on a board.”

Distributors go digital

APR Supply Co. embraces digital opportunities various ways company-wide.

Natalie Forster

October 5, 2020

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Each year, APR’s buying show, hosted in Hershey, Pennsylvania, attracts contractors, manufacturers and their families to enjoy the state’s “chocolate city” while benefiting from the numerous opportunities the show encompasses.

Supply House of the Year: Wool Plumbing Supply

Three generations lead Florida-based plumbing supplier to more than 60 years of growth.

Natalie Forster

October 1, 2020

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Demonstrating continuous adaptability and growth for more than 60 years, the Florida-based distributor is named 2020 Supply House of the Year.

Bradley Williams: 5 things to consider when thinking of selling your business

Bradley Williams

October 1, 2020

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When it’s time to plan an exit strategy there are many options.

Eye on Safety: Injury prevention is an ART form

Does this scenario sound familiar?

Bill D'Amico

September 28, 2020

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Employee Jones to supervisor: “Hey boss, just want you to know I tweaked my back lifting that box of parts onto the conveyor. No big deal, I can continue working.”

From the ASA President

Bill Glockner

October 1, 2020

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My No. 1 goal as 2020 ASA president is to drive ASA programs deeper into our member organizations so our members and their employees can “get in the game!”

Mike Miazga: Remembering Lehman Pipe's Betty Lehman

Mike Miazga

October 1, 2020

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The formation of Miami-based Lehman Pipe & Supply occurred because of an ultimatum. Current Lehman Pipe President Dennis Lehman’s father, Julian, worked for his brother-in-law in the 1940s at a plumbing supply house in the Jacksonville, Florida area.

Jeff Valles: COVID-19 can help with customer selections in showrooms

Implementing this simple process can prevent overwhelmed customers and sanitation stress.

Jeff Valles

September 29, 2020

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You have taken great care to create and merchandise your showrooms to display every style and configuration of faucet available in countless finishes. You are confident that any customer walking through the front door will be able to sort through the many products and find the faucet just right for their job.

Dan Holohan: The first rule of stupidity

Everything you need to learn is available in books, new and old.

Dan Holohan

September 25, 2020

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When you do something stupid, you will always receive an award, which will lead you to do things of greater stupidity.

We’re all in this together

Carl A. Pinto Jr.

October 5, 2020

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In the middle of this pandemic, it’s easy to feel alone.

Leading distributors discuss ASA-U training success stories

October 5, 2020

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As part of this year’s NETWORK2020 Virtual event, three leading PHCP-PVF distributors sat down with ASA’s Mike Miazga for a special panel discussion on the importance of employee training.

ASA announces partnership with MICHELIN

October 5, 2020

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The American Supply Association announces a new partnership with MICHELIN that will give ASA member companies access to a variety of products and services, including discounts on tires.

October Supply House Times Movers and Shakers

October 1, 2020

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The IAPMO Board of Directors announced IAPMO COO/Executive Vice President DAVE VIOLA has been appointed CEO effective Jan. 1, 2021, taking over for GP RUSS CHANEY, who is retiring after a quarter-century at the helm of the 95-year-old association.