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2023 July

The July 2023 issue of Supply House Times features the 2023 Showroom of the Year, plumbing manufacturers take pride in 'made in the USA', quarterly codes update, and much more!

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Grow What You've Got

2023 Showroom of the Year: Wilkinson Supply

Third-generation Wilkinson Supply’s creativity and commitment to community earn 2023 Showroom of the Year award.

Natalie Forster

Natalie Forster

July 6, 2023

Wilkinson Supply started out as a six-person operation selling plumbing supplies throughout the Triangle area of North Carolina. Bill Wilkinson, the company’s founder, established a commitment to a customer-first mentality fueled by hard work and dedication. This commitment has carried Wilkinson Supply to growth for nearly 60 years.

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Quarterly Codes Update: Plumbing fixture product category rules

Q2 codes update includes changes to PCRs, updates from ASSE and IAPMO.

Jim Kendzel

July 7, 2023

During this last quarter, I have had the opportunity to be part of an aggressive development project related to revisions to existing Product Category Rules (PCRs) for the following plumbing fixtures: electronic bidet seats, residential toilets, commercial lavatory faucets, commercial toilets, and commercial urinals.

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Made in America

Plumbing manufacturers take pride in being ‘Made in the USA’

Following the pandemic, the US is seeing a resurgence in American manufacturing.

Nicole Krawcke

Natalie Forster

Natalie Forster

July 4, 2023

If there’s one thing Americans are known for it’s their national pride, and that includes products manufactured and made in the United States.

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Jeff Valles: Strengthen your network to thrive during downturns

Some showroom business slows, strength lies in networking investments.

July 10, 2023

I have been on the road, and it seems that showrooms not solely focused on the ultra-high-end market have experienced a decline in business. Generally, I am hearing statements like, "We are busy but down by 10% to 15%."

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Eye on Safety: How housekeeping impacts safety culture

Steps for maintaining healthy safety practices in your business.

Taylor Kenney Justin Sassen

July 10, 2023

Housekeeping is as crucial in the workplace as it is at home, especially when it comes to operating in a safe environment. Effective safety management in a warehouse or any workplace goes beyond mere policies and procedures; it encompasses every aspect of the work environment, including safety housekeeping.

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Katie Poehling Seymour: Engaging with Emerging Leaders

Project talent: It's beautiful work

Katie Poehling Seymour

Katie Poehling Seymour

July 6, 2023

Whether we are manufacturers, reps, distributors or contractors, our industry has quietly been performing essential work for centuries. How do we double down on bringing the best people to the best companies in the best industry?

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From the Editor

Natalie Forster: Digital marketing for all levels of the PHCP-PVF supply chain

Manufacturer, rep and distributor gather to share best practices.

Natalie Forster

Natalie Forster

July 6, 2023

There are endless resources on the internet to learn about digital marketing. Just a quick Google search will give you lists of best practices and tools. The challenge is taking this information and applying it to your specific company.

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Dan Holohan: What do contractors call ‘almost perfect’ when it comes to manufacturers?

Close to perfect

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July 6, 2023

This is the question I asked the contractors: Can you name a manufacturer that you think is close to perfect in all that they do? And if so, what makes them that way? What might they do better?

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ASA News

ASA distributor sales figures rebound in May

July 13, 2023

As reported last month, respondents to ASA’s monthly sales survey reported a median sales decline in year-over-year sales. Fast forward a month, and Industry Insights notes it is encouraging to see respondents bounce back in May

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ASA News

ASA Northeast Summit attendees talk data, path to market, social media and more

July 12, 2023

The best practices roundtable session at the recent 2023 ASA NORTHEAST Summit held at the Hilton Boston Back Bay produced an hour of productive discussions on top-of-mind industry topics.

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ASA News

ASA helps defeat unnecessary packaging bill in California

July 11, 2023

As ASA continues to monitor and act on California’s legislative and regulatory activities – recently a key bill that would have had a detrimental effect on members in-state, as well as nationally, was removed from consideration.

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ASA News

ASA Platimun Supplier Spotlight: KOHLER celebrates 150th anniversary

July 10, 2023

Kohler Co., founded in 1873, has forged a legacy of creating industry-transforming innovations for kitchen and bath spaces, energy resiliency products, luxury hospitality experiences and major championship golf over the past 150 years.

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ASA News

2023 ASA Operating Performace Report: Distributors report strong gains

July 11, 2023

The 2023 ASA annual Operating Performance Report reported a 14.9% after-tax return on assets and a 28% after-tax return on net worth, compared to 15.6% and 26.4% respectively in the previous years.

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Product Focus | PEX

REAHU: Multi-port tees

July 7, 2023

REHAU’s new EVERLOC+ polymer multi-port tees function as reducing tees in home-run piping layouts, while minimizing the number of connection points.

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Product Focus | PEX

MATCO-NORCA: Copper PEX stub outs

July 7, 2023

Matco-Norca launched its angle copper PEX stub out elbows.

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Product Focus | PEX

VIEGA: Transition couplings

July 7, 2023

If you are working on a new installation or a renovation repipe, there are many benefits to using a hybrid system approach, using copper tubing and PEX tubing together in one essential piping system.

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Product Focus | PEX

RELIANCE WORLDWIDE CORP.: PEX expansion fittings

July 7, 2023

SharkBite now offers PEX-a tubing and expansion fittings. Made for faster plumbing installations than rigid pipe, SharkBite PEX-a offers superior flexibility, the highest-rated chlorine resistance and six-month UV resistance.

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UPONOR: PEX-a pipe

July 7, 2023

Uponor PEX-a provides flexible, durable, reliable and consistent piping systems that offer corrosion resistance, kink reparability and a 25-year transferable limited warranty.

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