Supply House Times

State of the Industry

State of the industrial PVF industry: Robust but uncertain

Industrial PVF pros report record-setting year; inflation leading to profitability but global challenges still persist.

August 7, 2023

In the 2021 State of the Industrial PVF market feature, the industrial PVF sector was facing a set of challenges that market experts described as “the perfect storm.”

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Effectively managing inventory during SEER and refrigerant changeovers

Preparing for DOE and EPA refrigerant changes coming by 2025.

Steve Raimondi

August 9, 2023

Two government regulation changes have the potential for a perfect storm to turn HVAC inventory and warehousing upside down.

SWA

SWA brings record attendance to Sandestin

PDI’s Fielding Alderman soon to take over as 2024 SWA President.

Natalie Forster

August 8, 2023

Nearly 1,000 Southern Wholesaler Association members and family members took to the Emerald Coast this June for the 95th annual SWA Conference.

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Showroom Dollars & Sense | Jeffrey Valles

The 'not shiny' part of showroom business

What truly makes you stand out from the others.

Jeff Valles

August 8, 2023

When was the last time a client came up and informed you that they would never work with your showroom again because their bathroom design did not turn out as they had envisioned?

From the Editor | Natalie Forster

What does the Teamsters Union strike mean for the U.S. supply chain?

Temporary agreement doesn’t mean permanent solution.

Natalie Forster

August 7, 2023

The Teamsters Union, which represents about 340,000 workers at UPS, has been in negotiation with the package carrier in hopes to avoid a potential strike.

ASA President's Letter

ASA University: Our pipeline to the future

Katie Poehling Seymour

August 7, 2023

Maybe the most meaningful but unexpected benefits I’ve found in serving as your ASA president this year is the opportunity to learn about the rich history of our industry and our association.

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Dan Holohan: My friend's mansion

Dan Holohan

August 7, 2023

I’m thinking that this mansion would be well-built and properly insulated, with good windows. I’m also thinking about that brand-new, one-pipe-steam system and how simple it is.

Eye on Safety

Eye on Safety: OSHA's heat hazard emphasis program

What you need to know.

Taylor Kenney

August 7, 2023

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has always been at the forefront of ensuring the health and safety of workers across various industries.

ASA News

ASA sponsors SkillsUSA plumbing competition

August 9, 2023

The PHCC Educational Foundation recently announced the six plumbing students who received top honors in the plumbing competition during the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

ASA News

Industry solidarity: Working together on common threats and interests is our best option

ASA Platinum supplier partner spotlight: Bradford White

Carl A. Pinto Jr.

August 7, 2023

Today’s world is becoming increasingly more divided and those of us in the PHCP/PVF industry are not at all shielded from the divisiveness by living and working within our own bubble.

New Products | PHCP-PVF

PVI domestic water heater

August 8, 2023

PVI, a Watts brand, expands its Centurion family of compact, direct-fired domestic water heaters with the addition of a 1600 MBH model to complement its existing 2000 MBH size.

New Products | PHCP-PVF

Rheem light duty commercial water heaters

August 8, 2023

Rheem announced the launch of Triton Super and Light Duty water heaters. The commercial units, with up to 98% thermal efficiency, eliminate downtime with the ability to detect and prevent water heater problems before they occur.

New Products | PHCP-PVF

Caleffi vacuum relief valve

August 8, 2023

Caleffi launched its new 304 Series Vacu-Stop Vacuum Relief Valve (VRV). Available in ½” and ¾” MNPT, the Vacu-Stop is suitable for use in water and low-pressure steam services.

New Products | PHCP-PVF

Danfoss thermostatic radiator valve operators

August 7, 2023

Danfoss Climate Solutions introduced a new product line of thermostatic radiator valve operators to meet the demands for greater energy efficiency, replacing the RA2000 series of valve-mounted thermostatic operators.