Supply House Times

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2022 December

The December 2022 issue of Supply House Times features the 2022 PVF Ring of Honor Inductee, NKBA reaches new milestones, and much more!

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ASC Engineered Solutions — PVF Ring of Honor Inductee

PVF Ring of Honor Inductee: ASC Engineered Solutions

Building connections that last.
December 6, 2022
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In an industry where mergers and acquisitions often get a bad reputation, it’s important to recognize the cases where the merging of two companies is of the best interest of each party and their respective customer bases. This was on full display in 2019 when two longstanding PVF product suppliers decided to merge into one powerhouse.


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Feature Articles

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NKBA Celebrates 60 years

NKBA reaches new milestones

Association celebrates 60 years, CEO Bill Darcy discusses KBIS 2023 and what's next.
Natalie forster
Natalie Forster
December 7, 2022
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The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) had a monumental year in 2022. It kicked off with the first in-person Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) event since 2020. Additionally, in October, NKBA moved from Hackettstown, New Jersey to its brand new headquarters in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 


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Hugh M. Cunningham Co.'s Senior Management Team

Hugh M. Cunningham Companies celebrates 75 years

Third generation family owned rep firm focuses on succession.
Natalie forster
Natalie Forster
December 5, 2022
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There is an old wives tale that bumblebees should not be able to fly. According to aerodynamics, their wings are much too small in relation to their body size to move them through the air. Bees, ignorant to these laws of science, manage to defy the odds and fly every single day.


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geothermal

Geothermal - The way forward to decarbonization and electrification

Industry experts weigh in on goethermal market trends.
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Nicole Krawcke
December 2, 2022
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While it may feel like the other side of the world, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have lasting effects — including sparking the European Union’s hasty transition to energy independence. In May, the EU announced a $300 billion roadmap to ditch Russian energy — mainly oil and gas. The EU said it would slash consumption of Russian gas by 66% by the end of the year, and break its dependence completely by 2027 by saving energy, finding alternate sources and speeding up the transition to renewables, according to ABC News.


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Columnists

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Chicago

Jeff Valles: Why you should visit The Bean in 2023

Highlights from Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association’s 2022 show.
Jeff Valles
December 9, 2022
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When I open the ballroom door and enter the 2022 DPHA conference, the booths catch my eye but I am looking for familiar industry wide faces and those new personalities that i do not know.  The DPHA conference is all about the decorative plumbing and hardware, period. It presents me with the opportunity to see new products from decorative plumbing and hardware focused vendors, industry relevant education sessions and opportunities to interact with the people that manage and own DPHA businesses.


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Eye on Safety: Load securement

Keeping everyone safe on the road.
Justin Sassen
December 9, 2022
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Commercial motor vehicles have a strict obligation to comply with several federal regulations to ensure that our roadways are safe for travelers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA regulation subpart 392.9) requires commercial vehicle drivers to inspect and properly secure all cargo before starting and operating their vehicles.


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Former ASA President Rick Fantham (Hajoca)

Mike Miazga: Hajoca's Fantham honored for long-term industry excellence

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Mike Miazga
December 9, 2022
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Fantham served as ASA president in 2015 and was at the helm and played a key role during that timeframe when ASA was able to add a critical codes and standards staff position. Fantham currently is doing a second stint on the ASA board of directors, while many Hajoca team members are volunteer leaders serving on a variety of different ASA advisory councils, task groups and special interest divisions.


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ASA President Bill Condron

Bill Condron: What a year it's been

And we are just getting started…
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Bill Condron
December 8, 2022
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I have been fortunate this past year to have traveled the country as ASA president and was able to speak to many different groups. Each time, I talked about what I call the base case for what ASA delivers to its members, which is impressive on its own.


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Communication and training

Dan Holohan: The Homeowners challenge

Communication and training before the service is vital.
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Dan Holohan
December 7, 2022
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I wrote a book for homeowners in 2003 and called it, “We Got Steam Heat” (with apologies to The Pajama Game). I wrote that book because I had written another book 11 years earlier that I called “The Lost Art of Steam Heating.” A lot of homeowners bought “Lost Art" because they were having difficulty finding a contractor who knew anything about steam heat, so they decided to get their learn on.


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warehouse employees

Marshall Jones: Don't trust big decisions to just any network

Numbers, diversity and experience matter.
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Marshall Jones
December 6, 2022
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Over the last year we’ve dug into the value you can receive from developing peer networks in your personal and professional life. A network of peers is a fantastic source of ideas and feedback and an amazing tool for exploring challenges and opportunities. Your counterparts have lived in your shoes and share the same daily struggles you do. You have these groups all around you and whether you realize it or not you’re probably a member of quite a few.


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Sunrise from the view at the Farimont Millinnium Park hotel in Chicago

Natalie Forster: Record setting

PHCP-PVF industry once again proves resilient at year end 2022.
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Natalie Forster
December 5, 2022
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Writing this column I am just getting home from my first-ever trip to Chicago. While I was there — on Thursday, Nov. 10 — the city recorded a record high temperature for that time of year at 76° F. This was great news for a born and bred North Carolinian who doesn’t fare well in temps below about 50°. Now, the culprit behind these record-setting temps — global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions — isn’t such great news, but it is one our industry is actively working to address (check out the story on geothermal trends and decarbonization in this issue for more information there).


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Departments

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industry professionals at NETWORK2022

ASA members prepare for the future

December 13, 2022
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Pam Henderson, president of New Edge, ASA’s partner in delivering the Vitality growth assessment survey to membership, hosted a panel of industry professionals at NETWORK2022 in Chicago recently to discuss their experiences with ASA’s Vitality Growth Assessment Tool.


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Munch's Supply acquires BellSimons

November 10, 2022
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Marcone announced that its HVAC division, Munch’s Supply has acquired BellSimons, including its 29 branches and three distribution centers in seven states servicing the New England area. This will expand the company’s geographic footprint to 103 locations serving 18 states and the province of Ontario, Canada.


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New Products

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ASC-ES Copper press fittings

ASC-ES Copper press fittings

December 9, 2022
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SCI Copper Press fittings for plumbing and mechanical systems feature more than 300 individual SKUs, covering both residential and commercial applications, and comes fully supported by free access BIM and Revit content from ASC-ES.


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REHAU Hydronic fitting system

REHAU Hydronic fitting system

December 7, 2022
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REHAU announced the addition of R-20 manifold connectors to the EVERLOC+ compression-sleeve fitting line, extending its proprietary fitting technology further into radiant and hydronic applications.


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RectorSeal Water sensor

RectorSeal Water sensor

December 5, 2022
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RectorSeal launched another product to its Safe-T-Switch product line: The patent-pending SSW Multipurpose Water Sensor. With no moving parts to break or become clogged, the SSW Water Sensor is placed directly into a metal or plastic secondary drain pan or on a floor.


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