Supply House Times

SHT April 2022 cover

2022 April

The April 2022 issue of Supply House Times features Matco-Norca partners with Plumbers Without Borders to reach gender parity in trades, Altherm celebrates 75 years and much more!

Cover Story

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Katherine Elsener is a technician with Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air in San Diego.

Plumbing industry works toward gender parity

Matco-Norca and Plumbers Without Borders partnership will focus on attracting women into plumbing and bridging skills trade gap worldwide.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
April 6, 2022
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Sorry James Brown, but this is no longer a “Man’s World.” Today, women work in just about every field and industry, proving they can do just about anything a man can do. U.S. Census statistics show more and more women have been entering previously considered male-dominated industries, including construction.

However, though women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, only 2.1% are plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics as of January 2022.


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Feature Articles

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Jiro, Danny, Bill

Hirsch Pipe & Supply honors Danny Mariscal

Hirsch team looks back on Mariscal’s 57-year-long career.
Nikki Nixon
April 8, 2022
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Danny Mariscal, chairman emeritus of Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co. located in Southern California passed away at the age of 83 on Feb. 8. His 57-year commitment to Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co., our employees and our customers will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.Danny started working at Hirsch as a bookkeeper in 1965 under the direction of Joe Hirsch. He quickly saw all sides of Hirsch, from completing odd jobs around the warehouse to assisting with sales at the counter. Through this experience, Danny fell in love with the organization, leading him to rise the ranks to become office manager. 


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AIM/R highlights strong women

Women in PHCP Spotlight: AIM/R

AIM/R highlights strong women leaders, emphasizing importance of a diverse workforce
Benda Chashdollar
April 7, 2022
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It takes hard work to turn the world around. As the PHCP-PVF industry continues to seek diversity and attract talent, raising up women in the industry is more important than ever. AIM/R is proud to shine the spotlight on the inspiring stories of three hard-working women who serve as professional manufacturers’ representatives.


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Altherm's entire team at it's New Jersey headquarters.

Altherm celebrates 75 years

Leadership awareness and segment-style selling propels rep agency to decades-long growth.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
April 5, 2022
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When Al Pekelney started selling Bock Water Heaters out of the back of his car while driving around New Jersey and New York in 1947, he likely wasn’t aware it was the start of what would become a 75-year-old company now representing 23 product lines.


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Columnists

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THE ASA FILES

Mike Miazga: CONNECT program offers great online peer-to-peer networking opportunities

Mike-Miazga
Mike Miazga
April 8, 2022
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CONNECT offers a solution that provides professionals in 10 vital job functions an ability to meet online in monthly peer-to-peer-facilitated sessions led by The Distribution Team’s Jason Bader and Marshall Jones to discuss common challenges, gain insight and practical solutions, and learn from peers on critical topics. Available CONNECT communities include: accounts receivable managers, finance managers, human resources managers, operations managers, technology managers and training managers. These six communities are open to all ASA member companies (distributors, manufacturers, reps and master distributors).


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I can see clearly now

Dan Holohan: I can see clearly now

Remove your hydronic cataracts with analogies.
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Dan Holohan
April 7, 2022
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For most of my career I’ve heard lay people say that it doesn’t pay to turn down the heat when they’re away from home because it takes much more heat to heat the house up again once it goes cold. They believe this because someone told them it’s true, even though it’s not true.


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mental state behind the wheel

Eye on Safety: Evaluate mental state behind the wheel

Coburn Supply Co. takes driver safety seriously.
Nate Oland
April 5, 2022
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At times, our thoughts can feel like they’re racing faster than the traffic around us while we’re on the road – but letting our minds stray behind the wheel is a form of distracted driving. Mental distractions can be just as dangerous as physical ones, whether we’re consumed by anger, worry and stress, or just simply letting our minds wander.


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Jeff Valles

Jeff Valles: Who does your showroom cater to?

Data points to collect in order to have an edge over the competition.
Jeff Valles
March 30, 2022
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Defining product market fit is not an easy task for a stand-alone decorative plumbing showroom. It's especially complicated for showrooms that are a part of a multi-product brand that may supply PVF targeting plumbers, HVAC targeting builders or any of the many building products with re-distribution models.


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Departments

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ASA distributor members report mixed results

20.9% growth comparing January 2022 to January 2021; Keep eye on troubling previous month comparison.
March 3, 2022
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January 2022 results of ASA’s monthly sales report reflect another month of robust performance compared to the same month a year ago, though most respondents reported declines in sales when compared to December 2021, noted Industry Insights, ASA’s business intelligence partner that prepares the report each month for ASA member distributors. 


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New Products

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Franklin Electric Non-clog pumps
Product Focus: Pumps

Franklin Electric non-clog pumps

April 7, 2022
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Engineers have a safe and reliable solution for wastewater transfer with the NCX series of explosion-proof submersible non-clog pumps from FPS, a brand of Franklin Electric.


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Grundfos Inline pumps
Product Focus: Pumps

Grundfos Inline pumps

April 5, 2022
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Grundfos’ CR 255 features a new hydraulic design improves everything from impeller to guide vanes to inlet, discharge port, sleeve, and diffuser, taking current energy efficiency and performance standards for vertical multi-stage inline pumps to the next level, the company notes.


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Zoeller Pump Sewage system
Product Focus: Pumps

Zoeller Pump Sewage system

April 4, 2022
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Zoeller Pump’s preassembled 24" x 24" sewage system is complete and ready for fast installation with a PSF cover designed with the contractor in mind. 


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