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The March 2024 issue of Supply House Times celebrates women in the trades. Meet 10 women influencing the PHCP-PVF industry, the Rinnai Women's Council on boosting employee engagement, and much more!

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Rinnai invests in empowering women

Rinnai Women’s Council dramatically boosts employee engagement.

Natalie Forster

March 5, 2024

Women make up only 29.5% of all salespeople and about 29% of the manufacturing workforce in the U.S. PHCP-PVF industry is still male-dominated, but efforts are being made to achieve better representation and diversity. It's important to engage and empower employees to grow their careers.

“Getting to know” Jon Wiggs, 2024 AIM/R Conference Chair

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Brenda Cashdollar CPMR

March 7, 2024

The AIM/R board of directors and 2024 Conference Committee are excited to welcome our fellow manufacturer representatives and manufacturer partners to our 52nd Annual Conference. Our 2024 Confernence Chair is Jon Wiggs, CPMR, CPSC, and president of Wiggs-Haun & Bohan.

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From the expo floor: An AHR roundup

Dave Yates

March 8, 2024

The AHR Expo was held in Chicago, attracting over 48,000 attendees and 1,875 exhibitors. The show featured the latest industry offerings, including new products, technology, skill learning, and demonstrations. The event utilized 527,520 square feet of space for booth displays.

Meet 10 Influential PHCP-PVF Women: Woman leading a meeting in a boardroom

Women in the Industry

Meet 10 Influential PHCP-PVF Women

Natalie Forster

March 6, 2024

Despite having a reputation of being a male-dominated industry, the PHCP-PVF supply chain is full of impactful women. Celebrating Women’s History Month, Supply House Timesis highlighting 10 influential women who are leading the industry to great success.

Stacey Ayers, Regional VP of Sales for Marcone Plumbing

Meet 10 influential PHCP-PVF Women

Meet Stacy Ayers, Regional VP of Sales for Marcone Plumbing

Natalie Forster

March 6, 2024

Meet Stacey Ayers, Regional VP of Sales for Marcone Plumbing. She believes there are initiatives and actions that can be taken to better support and empower women in the plumbing industry.

Meet Laura Bassett, Energy Program Manager for F.W. Webb Co.

Meet 10 influential PHCP-PVF Women

Meet Laura Bassett, Energy Program Manager for F.W. Webb Co.

Natalie Forster

March 6, 2024

Meet Laura Bassett, energy program manager for F.W. Webb Co. She believes the PHCP-PVF industry provides tremendous career potential, as evidenced by more and more women entering the field daily.

Meet Taylor Cash, Manager at Pro Marketing

Meet 10 influential PHCP-PVF Women

Meet Taylor Cash, Manager at Pro Marketing

Natalie Forster

March 6, 2024

Meet Taylor Cash, manager at Pro Marketing. She feels the younger generations should be educated on the benefits of being in this industry, and let them know the plumbing industry isn’t only made up of plumbers.

Amy Davison, Builder Sales for Pepco Sales and Marketing

Meet 10 influential PHCP-PVF Women

Meet Amy Davison, Builder Sales for Pepco Sales and Marketing

Natalie Forster

March 6, 2024

Meet Amy Davison, Builder Sales for Pepco Sales and Marketing. She believes the industry should keep highlighting the influential women in the business and encourage women to pursue opportunities at every level of the corporate ladder.

Shannon Irby, National Account Manager New Construction for Pfister Faucets

Meet 10 influential PHCP-PVF Women

Meet Shannon Irby, National Account Manager New Construction for Pfister Faucets

Natalie Forster

March 6, 2024

Meet Shannon Irby, National Account Manager New Construction for Pfister Faucets. She believes it's important to bring light to women who have been successful and are able to have both family and career and not being forced to sacrifice one for the other.

Christine Murphy, Director of Supply Chain Planning at NIBCO

Meet 10 influential PHCP-PVF Women

Meet Christine Murphy, Director of Supply Chain Planning at NIBCO

Natalie Forster

March 6, 2024

Meet Christine Murphy, Director of Supply Chain Planning at NIBCO. She believes companies can provide women with opportunities for personal and professional growth through educational and networking events, sponsorship and mentorship programs, and support work-life balance.

Chris Nicosia, CEO & Principal of Delco Sales

Meet 10 influential PHCP-PVF Women

Meet Chris Nicosia, CEO & Principal of Delco Sales

Natalie Forster

March 6, 2024

Meet Chris Nicosia, CEO & Principal of Delco Sales. She believes the PHCP-PVF industry is fantastic with many incredible women serving it and should continue to platform and acknowledging these fantastic women.

Meet 10 influential PHCP-PVF Women

Meet Stephanie Porter-Bodziach, Director of Marketing & Brand at Porter Pipe & Supply

Natalie Forster

March 6, 2024

Meet Stephanie Porter, Director of Marketing & Brand at Porter Pipe & Supply. She believes the industry has come a long way in supporting and empowering women, but one area that could benefit from improvement is maternity leave.

Teri Rogers, Vice President of Marketing at APR Supply Co.

Meet 10 influential PHCP-PVF Women

Meet Teri Rogers, Vice President of Marketing at APR Supply Co.

Natalie Forster

March 6, 2024

Meet Teri Rogers, Vice President of Marketing at APR Supply Co. She believes in celebrating contributions of standout women through recognitions and nominations for industry awards. Having visible role models is crucial.

Ashley Thurman, Operations Manager for Lewis Marketing

Meet 10 influential PHCP-PVF Women

Meet Ashley Thurman, Operations Manager for Lewis Marketing

Natalie Forster

March 6, 2024

Meet Ashley Thurman, Operations Manager for Lewis Marketing. She wants the industry to continue to recognize and invest in empowerment, encouragement and networking opportunities.

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Eye on Safety | Justin Sassen

Understanding critical incident stress and its impact at work

March 11, 2024

In 2024, OSHA emphasizes mental health in the workplace, urging employers to implement programs and resources to support workers, recognizing its impact on safety and productivity.

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Showroom Dollars & Sense | Jeffrey Valles

Feeling winded? Let’s all take a break and get brilliant

March 11, 2024

As a design-build leader, take a break and refrain from adding or removing anything from your business for a few weeks. Use this time to observe and learn before making any decisions. Don't rush to add new products to your showroom. Take time to re-evaluate your business strategy and prepare for the future.

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From the Editor | Nicole Krawcke

Enhancing the contractor relationship

Communication is the key to building trust.

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March 6, 2024

I'm Nicole Krawcke, Chief Editor of Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer. I often help edit Supply House Times with Natalie Forster. I've been writing on plumbing and HVAC contractors for nearly a decade. This month, I stress the importance of the supplier-contractor relationship.

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Women in Industry

What advice would I give my younger self?

Christy Maloney Araceli Lee

March 11, 2024

Christy Maloney and Araceli Lee, part of the Women in Industry Membership sub-committee, had a conversation about their experiences in the industry. They reflected on their journey and what they would say to their younger selves.

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Marketing Matters | Alicia Branham

The indispensable art of email marketing: Connecting with your audience

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March 8, 2024

Email marketing is a powerful tool for businesses to reach their customers directly. In this article, I'll explain why it's important, how to use it to grow your audience, and which tools to use.

ASA President's Letter column: Volunteer leaders attending the ASA’s 2024 LEAD strategic planning meeting last month.

ASA President's Letter

ASA volunteer leaders work to define the future; and the association’s role will be to get there

Patrick Maloney

Patrick Maloney

March 5, 2024

In January, 90 ASA volunteers met for the 2024 LEAD planning. We discussed the industry's future and how ASA's innovation, sustainability, and leadership will define our success. The dynamic marketplace presents challenges. Our relevance is key to our success.

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ASA updates members on California workplace violence training mandate

March 18, 2024

Attention California Employers! New workplace violence law in effect July 1st. Develop a written prevention plan, implement interactive training for employees, avoid potential fines and ensure employee safety. Read more for details and resources.

ASA Monthly Sales Report findings

ASA distributor members report positive monthly sales increases

March 15, 2024

ASA's sales report shows mixed results for January 2024. While year-over-year growth remains positive, it's slower than previous months. Positive signs include a jump in sales compared to December and a decline in inventory.

ASA News

2024 hiring outlook points to another challenging year of recruitment for ASA members

March 11, 2024

The PVF/PHCP industry is struggling to acquire talent due to a high number of upcoming retirements and a shortage of new workers. This shortage is a concern for ASA members and is not unique to the industry, making the battle for skilled workers even more intense.

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ASA News

ASA inviting 80 member distributors to new ASA Central Summit in June

March 11, 2024

Registration for the inaugural ASA Central Summit is now open. ASA is bringing together distributors, manufacturers and manufacturers’ reps from Minnesota to Texas and Colorado to Illinois, to form this new, expanded ASA Central region networking and educational event.

ASA News: ASA online peer-to-peer CONNECT registration information

ASA News

Join an ASA online peer-to-peer best practices community today

March 11, 2024

The ASA CONNECT Task Group recently met to discuss how the association can expand the member engagement in these virtual communities and enhance the value to our membership and their key employees.

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ASA News

How do PHCP-PVF distributor firms shape up against other industries?

March 11, 2024

Wondering how your distributor firm's financial metrics compare to other industries? Industry Insights has created an exclusive document for ASA members, outlining ASA-member distributor companies' performance benchmarks compared to other distribution industries.

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Newport Brass pull-down bridge kitchen faucet

February 10, 2024

Brasstech has introduced a new pull-down kitchen bridge faucets that marries the aesthetic appeal of bridge faucet styling with the practicality of pull-down kitchen faucets.

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Infinity Drain & Gensler linear drain

February 17, 2024

Adhesion is a collaboration between Infinity Drain, the manufacturer of architectural and decorative drains, and Gensler, a global architecture, design and planning firm, which served as product design consultant.

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Allied Air Enterprises Armstrong Air and AirEase modulating furnace

February 13, 2024

With a 98% AFUE Efficiency Rating, 98% of the fuel is converted into usable heat. Compared to an older furnace, this can potentially save homeowners hundreds of dollars per year in energy costs.

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Bradley washroom accessories

February 9, 2024

This complete suite of stainless steel accessories — available in a palette of modern finishes — is designed to unify and elevate design in any commercial washroom space.

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Franklin Electric new mini-split condensate pump

February 11, 2024

The unit provides automatic condensate removal on any ductless mini-split air conditioner evaporative coil when gravity-feed drainage is not possible or practical.

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Ruvati sinks with built-in glass rinser

February 5, 2024

Ruvati has released the latest addition to their line of workstation sinks for the wet bar.

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Danfoss micro drive

February 8, 2024

With all the functionalities of a full-featured unit, the drive is perfectly crafted to be easy and durable allowing users to seamlessly integrate with existing drives and building automation systems.

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