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Supply House Times August 2022 cover

2022 August

The August 2022 issue of Supply House Times features Ace Stainless Supply thrives under new ownership, Bath & kitchen market outlook, and much more!
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Owners of Ace Stainless Supply

All in: Ace Stainless Supply trives under new ownership

Two Industrial PVF distribution vets purchase California-based Ace Stainless Supply at height of pandemic, focus on service and e-Commerce propels success.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
August 8, 2022
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For Ed Long and Tom Murphy, the decision was almost a no-brainer. And if you’ve seen the way the two are transforming the 40-year-old stainless pipe, valves, fittings distributor — Ace Stainless — since purchasing the company in 2020, you’d be shocked to know it’s just a team of about 10 people behind the major growth.


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Feature Articles

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Kitchen and Bath Market Outlook,

Bath & kitchen market outlook

Economic indicators for both the residential and commercial sectors.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
August 10, 2022
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According to the 2022 Kitchen and Bath Market Outlook, conducted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), full-year industry revenues are expected to reach $199 billion by the end of 2022.
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State of the industrial PVF industry

State of the industrial PVF industry

Demand points to promising future, new technologies expected to ease stress of labor and material shortages.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
August 9, 2022
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According to a few industry experts, the sector is experiencing enough demand to say the market is in decent shape overall. Better yet, there are technology advancements happening to help provide relief from labor shortages.


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Ferguson Vice President of ESG talks climate responsibility of distributors

Conversation with Vice President of ESG tackles challenges and top priorities when reducing footprint.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
August 4, 2022
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Ferguson released its first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance report titled “Building Influence.” The report highlights Ferguson’s progress in conducting its operations with a lighter footprint while creating positive impact for its stakeholders.


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e-Commerce ready data

What is e-Commerce ready data?

Distributors continue to face data-fatigue; quality content and site organization among top best practices.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
August 11, 2022
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To dig deep into what e-Commerce-ready product data actually looks like, and to go over some best practices, Supply House Times sat down with Matt Christensen, president of Distributor Data Solutions (DDS).


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ASA’s Executive Committee and two members of the ASA Data Task Group

Mike Miazga: Calling all volunteers

Be an active part of ASA’s strategic plan.
Mike-Miazga
Mike Miazga
August 12, 2022
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ASA member volunteers play an active role in establishing the association’s strategic plan by identifying the most pressing issues facing our industry and determining how to respond, and bring a unique perspective and a specific point of reference, which is critical to ASA’s ability to offer the most relevant programs and services to help our members thrive.


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NETWORK2022

Bill Condron: Worthy of your time

What to expect from NETWORK2022.
Bill Condron
Bill Condron
August 11, 2022
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Knowing these are the expectations we all put on our work travel, we pushed hard to create a conference at this year's NETWORK that we believe is worthy of your very valuable time.


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Social media is for connection and engagement,

Natalie Forster: Get real

Social media is for connection and engagement, not just promotion.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
August 10, 2022
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Did you know Mark Zuckerberg originally founded Facebook in 2004 as an online website tool to help connect his fellow Harvard students with one another? Today, depending on who you ask, the purpose of Facebook could be many different things, but you can’t deny that it still connects people. 



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Behind the logistics of beginning stages of M&A

Brad Williams: What you need to know about letters of intent

Behind the logistics of beginning stages of M&A.
Brad Williams
August 9, 2022
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A letter of intent (LOI) is an essential step in the merger and acquisition (M&A) process, yet its exact purpose and content might be widely unknown.


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Practical processes for continuous improvement

Charlie Parham: Inch-by-inch

Practical processes for continuous improvement: Vision Plans Part 1.
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Charlie Parham
August 8, 2022
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This month, we continue our series on “Continuous Improvement.” Working with the concepts I introduced in the prior two columns, I am now turning to a practical, monthly process that I use to keep my company and my teams pushing forward. So far, the series has been more conceptual than workable, and it’s important to turn those ideals into a practical blueprint for creating change in your organization.


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Dan Holohan: How to be a good counter person

Contractors share what they like and dislike at the warehouse counter.
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Dan Holohan
August 4, 2022
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I asked the many contractors who post regularly on The Wall at HeatingHelp.com to tell me what they like (and don’t like) about the counter people at their suppliers. Here’s some of what they had to say. I hope you find it to be good food for thought.


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Departments

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Charlotte Pipe and Foundry acquires Neenah Enterprises

July 13, 2022
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Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company has announced that effective July 13, the company has purchased Neenah Enterprises, headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin.


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PMI

PMI Annual Report explores ‘Plumbing Manufacturing Evolution’

July 6, 2022
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The report’s three main stories cover how PMI member companies are creating opportunities through their responses to challenges relating to sustainability and waste reduction, supply chain and workplace and labor.


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Andres Caballero named president of Uponor North America

July 6, 2022
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He will be based in Apple Valley, Minnesota, reporting to Michael Rauterkus, president and CEO, Uponor Corp. 


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LIXIL’s secret weapon for success

ASA Platinum Supplier Partner Spotlight: The ASA partnership – LIXIL’s secret weapon for success

August 5, 2022
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Reputation can make or break a business — especially organizations that produce and manufacture consumer products.




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ASA’s NETWORK2022

Have you registered for NETWORK2022 yet?

August 8, 2022
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Hotel space is filling up fast for the industry’s biggest event of the year, ASA’s NETWORK2022, which takes place Nov. 9-11 at the Fairmont Millennium Park Hotel in downtown Chicago.


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ASA’s 2022 Operating Performance Report

Industry gold-standard benchmarking report now available

August 9, 2022
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ASA’s 2022 Operating Performance Report for distributors is now available.


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ASA distributor members continue to report strong sales numbers

August 1, 2022
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Respondents reported calendar-year-to-date sales growth of 21.7%, flat compared to the last report. For the trailing 12 months ending June 2022, respondents reported strong sales growth of 19.8%.


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New Products

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Milwaukee Valve Grooved butterfly valves

Milwaukee Valve Grooved butterfly valves

August 11, 2022
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For installation into grooved piping systems, get hip to Milwaukee Valve’s grooved-end butterfly valve line — a fab addition to its existing high-performance and resilient-seated butterfly valve family, the company says.


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GF Piping Systems Ductile iron fittings

GF Piping Systems Ductile iron fittings

August 11, 2022
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The new LOKX System Ductile Iron Fitting from GF Piping Systems features an internal self-restraining gasket that eliminates pipe-to-pipe and pipe-to-fitting separation, even at high pressures.


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Viega Radiant auto-balancing system

Viega Radiant auto-balancing system

August 10, 2022
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Viega’s Radiant Auto-Balancing System (RABS) gives users the ability to independently control each zone in the system, the company says.


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tekmar Smart Boiler Control 294

Tekmar eLearning for boiler control

August 10, 2022
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tekmar, a Watts brand, released seven new eLearning modules on its Smart Boiler Control 294.


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Delta Faucet  Two-in-one showerhead

Delta Faucet Two-in-one showerhead

August 9, 2022
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The Delta Faucet In2ition Two-In-One Showerhead is an option that combines its shower head and hand shower in one.


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Franklin Electric Submersible pumps

Franklin Electric Submersible pumps

August 9, 2022
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The new Franklin Electric Series VI pumps feature use of stainless steel and engineered composite components that are suited for longevity in clean water pumping applications.


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Lochinvar Fire-tube boilers

Lochinvar Fire-tube boilers

August 8, 2022
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Lochinvar announced the addition of the FTX 1.0 to its line of fire-tube boilers.


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Milwaukee Tool Pipeline inspection tool

August 8, 2022
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Milwaukee Tool expanded its Modular Pipeline Inspection System to include 200’ Mid-Stiff and 325’ Stiff Pipeline Inspection Reels.



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