2022 July

The July 2022 issue of Supply House Times we are celebrating domestic PHCP-PVF manufacturing, 2022 Showroom of the Year: Snow and Jones, and much more!

2022 Showroom of the Year: Snow and Jones

Massachusetts-based third-generation family-run showroom focuses on a boutique experience and elevated design.

Natalie Forster

July 5, 2022

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In today’s online ordering world, what makes a person choose to come into a brick-and-mortar store and work with associates in person? A unique, boutique experience that does nothing but add value to the customers’ buying journey.

Tankless market update

Natalie Forster

July 11, 2022

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Demand for instant hot water continues to drive tankless market, expanded applications on the horizon.

What AIM/R has learned while tapped in to AIM/R on Tap

Webinar series hones in on topics such as reporting, government affairs, marketing and more.

Jon Wiggs Matt Guidish

July 7, 2022

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This content will always be “buy reps for reps” and complement other key initiatives coming together to strengthen our AIM/R Rep Network.

Second Quarter Codes Update

ASA's Jim Kendzel shares the latest codes, standards, federal regulation and state activity PHCP-PVf distributors need to know.

Jim Kendzel

June 30, 2022

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There have been strong collaborative efforts by various industry associations, including ACCA, ASA, ASHRAE, HARDI, PHCC and others.

Celebrating domestic PHCP-PVF manufacturing

Manufacturers share stats about domestic manufcturing facilities and product.

Natalie Forster

July 4, 2022

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There are 638,583 companies that manufacture product right here in the United States, according to IBISWorld. U.S. manufacturing is important for a multitude of reasons; job growth, U.S. economic growth, product transparency and more.

Dan Holohan: What I learned during the 1930s

Cheap matters.

Dan Holohan

July 13, 2022

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I was, I’m sure, not even in the minds of my someday-to-be parents, but I’ve spent a lot of time in that decade of the Great Depression nonetheless. I like to think of them as teenagers as they wondered what was to be. They truly were the Greatest Generation.

ASA’s Women in Industry ELEVATE2022 conference

Bill Condron: Our future is bright

ASA’s Women in Industry and Emerging Leaders are building bridges to the future.

Bill Condron

July 7, 2022

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It was clear after attending the ELEVATE conference that connecting women professionals who are building strong careers in the PHCP and PVF industry is enormously valuable. And having a robust women’s group is something that ASA is already leveraging as we look to attract more women to our teams.

Mike Miazga: The value of networking at ASA events has never been higher

Mike Miazga

July 6, 2022

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ASA has seen that firsthand with the popularity of what we call our best practices roundtable sessions. These usually hour-long sessions, where ASA members share their boots-on-the-ground experiences, gained original traction with our Emerging Leaders group and its annual EMERGE conference.

Natalie Forster: Generational stereotypes in the workplace

Contest gives opportunity to celebrate next-gen PHCP-PVF professionals.

Natalie Forster

July 5, 2022

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Millennials aren’t the only generation that endure less than gleaming stereotypes. Gen Xer’s — age 42-57 — are often called the “Day Care Generation,” “The Latchkey Generation,” or “The Forgotten Generation."

Charlie Parham: How a culture of openness helps with continuous improvement

Three steps for handling a bad idea.

Charlie Parham

July 5, 2022

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As a leader in your organization, you must be purposeful in your words, behaviors and attitude in meetings, emails, and day-to-day interactions if you want those actions to promote a culture of Continuous Improvement. Let’s start with what not to do.

Brad Williams: Mid-year state of the market

Brad Williams

June 27, 2022

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The FED has plans to raise these rates slowly throughout the year, but the last time Jerome Powell (current FED chairman) attempted this in 2018, he had to revert his course and lower rates once again. It is possible that Powell is forced to keep rates low again, even with high inflation.

ASA Platinum Supplier Partner Spotlight: Bradford White Corp.

Bradford White’s wholesale commitment remains steadfast for the future.

Carl A. Pinto Jr.

July 11, 2022

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Even though our company’s roots are more than 140 years old, it was July of 1992 when Bradford White reaffirmed its commitment to American manufacturing and declared allegiance to the wholesale distribution and professional installation of our products.

ASA Town Hall Interview: How has the salesperson of today evolved?

July 11, 2022

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ASA’s Mike Miazga spoke to sales coach, author and speaker Larry Levine about the changing dynamics with the modern-day salesperson in his newest ASA Town Hall Interview.

NCWA’s board of directors announced a donation

ASA President Bill Condron addresses NCWA conference attendees in Columbus

July 8, 2022

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ASA President Bill Condron (The Granite Group) spoke earlier this week to attendees of the North Central Wholesalers Association annual conference in Columbus, Ohio about the value the industry’s only national trade association is providing its members — many of whom were in attendance at the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel.

cross-industry compensation and benefits study

Recently released biannual cross industry compensation report provides vital benchmarking tool for PHCP-PVF distributors

July 7, 2022

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How highly regarded is the biannual cross-industry compensation and benefits study among ASA distributor members looking to stay on top of the ever-challenging labor market?

ASA distributor members report encouraging April sales numbers

Business conditions continue to remain favorable despite predicted headwinds.

June 7, 2022

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Respondents reported calendar-year-to-date sales growth of 23%, down from 24% last time. For the trailing 12 months ending March 2022, respondents reported strong sales growth of 22%, again down from the March 23.7%.

ASA Northeast Summit: How are showrooms performing these days?

June 30, 2022

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Within the context of talking about the future business climate, one table observed showrooms are “staying busy, but single order values are declining.”

Recipients of the Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson grants announced

June 9, 2022

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Ferguson donated $300,000 to Explore the Trades to support the selection and establishment of the new program - Explore the Trades Skills Labs, Built by Ferguson.

PDI acquires W.A. Bragg & Co.

June 7, 2022

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PDI announced it has acquired W.A. Bragg & Co. as part of the company’s growth and expansion plans.

AD announces merger with Canadian buying group Torbsa

June 1, 2022

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Established in Ontario in 1966, Torbsa is a shareholder-owned group made up of twenty-seven independent building supplies distributors, with 48 locations across Canada.

Brass Knuckle Safety glasses

July 8, 2022

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Brass Knuckle has created eyewear that can handle just about anything work throws at it, the new Midnight (BKDST-1050AFP) Safety Glasses.

ASC Engineered Solutions Flexible couplings

July 7, 2022

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ASC Engineered Solutions now offers a ready-for-install flexible coupling – the Gruvlok Fig. 70 SlideFLEX coupling for use in mechanical and mining systems with an operating pressure up to 1,000 psi.

General Pipe Cleaners Gas powered water jet

July 5, 2022

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The economical alternative to larger water jets, the JM-2900 Jet-Setgas powered water jet from General Pipe Cleaners packs the power and punch to quickly clear grease, sand, ice and other “soft” stoppages from 4” to 8” drain lines.

Taco Comfort Solutions ECM high-efficiency circulator

July 4, 2022

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Taco Comfort Solutions announced the addition of the 0026e.

NORITZ On-demand hot water button

July 1, 2022

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With Noritz’s NRCR Residential Condensing Tankless Water Heater, introduced in 2019, hot-water distribution throughout the home is virtually instantaneous, providing hot water on demand using its built-in recirculation pump.