Supply House Times is the best-read information resource for wholesale distributors of plumbing, industrial PVF, hydronic/radiant and HVAC products. https://www.supplyht.com/rss/articles Uponor’s biannual convention in Las Vegas continues to be a major draw for the PHCP industry.

]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/101224-sht-on-the-road-uponor-2018-convention http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/101224 Updates to training facility include a new Interactive Learning Center and improved hands-on training.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/100860-viega-unveils-renovated-training-facility http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/100860 Viega unveiled Viega unveiled its newly renovated Viega Educational Facility with the addition of its Interactive Learning Center and improved hands-on training facilities on Sept. 15, 2017. Photo credits: Viega In conjunction with the facility’s classrooms In conjunction with the facility’s classrooms, the state-of-the-art Interactive Learning Center features 16 vignettes of Viega solutions. Photo credits: Viega the Interactive Learning Center Rather than static displays, the Interactive Learning Center’s vignettes offer touchscreen panels and functional displays. Photo credits: Viega features Viega products in the residential and commercial space The right hand of the room features Viega products in the residential and commercial space. Photo credits: Viega features Viega products in industrial and shipbuilding applications The left hand side of the room features Viega products in industrial and shipbuilding applications. Photo credits: Viega The functional displays include operational fixtures The functional displays include operational fixtures and wall cutaways to show installed Viega solutions. Photo credits: Viega The functional displays include operational fixtures The functional displays include operational fixtures and wall cutaways to show installed Viega solutions. Photo credits: Viega Contractors began lining up to view the newly renovated Viega Educational Facility Contractors began lining up to view the newly renovated Viega Educational Facility early that morning. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors filled the halls to see the new Interactive Learning Center Contractors filled the halls to see the new Interactive Learning Center. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical Students and apprentices from the surrounding area to see the new ILC Students and apprentices also came from the surrounding area to see the new ILC. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical the Interactive Learning Center “Innovations, such as the Interactive Learning Center, give professionals new and exciting ways to prepare for using Viega products in the field.” - Jason McKinnon, director of technical services at Viega. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical The overhaul of the Viega Educational Facility “The overhaul of the Viega Educational Facility delivers an immersive and engaging learning experience that pairs cutting-edge training with Viega’s trusted solutions.” – McKinnon. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical professionals receive training from Viega Each year, more than 4,000 professionals receive training from Viega. Viega offers dedicated classes for groups of 10 or more, as well as customized training programs designed for specific needs. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical The Viega Mega Press certification seminar provided valuable information to attendees The Viega Mega Press certification seminar provided valuable information to attendees. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical The seminar room was packed with standing room only in the back The seminar room was packed with standing room only in the back. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical Plumbing, piping and heating brands known in U.S. make splash at ISH.

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/100241-ish-2017-blog-day-2 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/100241 0317ISH_aquatherm Aquatherm China's George Teng (left) with Aquatherm's Dirk Rosenberg in the company's booth March 14 at ISH 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany. Photo by: Bob Miodonski/BNP Media Plumbing Group 0317ISH_Caleffi Rex Gillespie shows Caleffi’s new THERMOSETTER, an adjustable valve to automatically balance recirculation loops in domestic hot water systems March 15 at ISH 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany. Photo by: Bob Miodonski/BNP Media Plumbing Group 0317ISH_IAPMO In IAPMO’s booth at ISH 2017 are (from left): Lee Mercer, David Viola, Daniel Nunez and Pete DeMarco. Photo by: Bob Miodonski/BNP Media Plumbing Group 0317ISH_Taco Steve Thompson (left) and Greg Cunniff in Taco’s first-ever booth at ISH during the 2017 trade show in Frankfurt, Germany. Photo by: Bob Miodonski/BNP Media Plumbing Group 0317ISH_Uponor Uponor’s Bill Gray (from left), Dena Mayne and Fernando Fernandez in the company’s booth March 15 at ISH 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany. Photo by: Bob Miodonski/BNP Media Plumbing Group Bosch sees digitalization trend in heating systems.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2017 13:35:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/100227-ish-2017-blog-day-1 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/100227 0317ISH_Bosch Thomas Bauer of Bosch Thermotechnology at a press conference March 14 at ISH 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany. Photo by Bob Miodonski/BNP Media Plumbing Group 0317ISH_outside ISH 2017 opens March 14 on the Messe Frankfurt fairgrounds and runs through March 18. Photo by Bob Miodonski/BNP Media Plumbing Group Design & Construction Week succeeds at new Florida venue.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/100142-design-construction-week-2017 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/100142 0117KBIS_hall The fourth annual Design & Construction Week was held January 10-12, 2017, in Orlando. Photo by Nadia Askar/Supply House Times 0117KBIS_Rich-gang At the 2017 International Builder & Kitchen/Bath Show in Orlando January 11th, industry friends and colleagues gathered at a festive event called: This Old House – Generation NEXT Wed., January 11th in the parking lot of the 2017 Builders Show. Pictured here (L-R): Dan Ashenden – marketing manager, Plumbing & Mechanical/BNP Media, John O’Reilly – president of O’Reilly DePalma, a full marketing agency covering the industry, Rich Trethewey – well-known registered journeyman & master plumber featured on This Old House, Ingrid Mattsson – director of Brand Management for Uponor, Bob Miodonski – group publisher, Plumbing & Mechanical/BNP Media. Photo courtesy of Dan Ashenden/Supply House Times 0117KBIS_PMI-Kohler Plumbing Manufacturers International CEO Barbara Higgens stands with Kohler Co. President and CEO David Kohler during the Crystal Vision Award Breakfast Jan. 11 in Orlando. Higgens is chair of the Crystal Vision Executive Committee. Kohler delivered the keynote address at the breakfast. The event celebrates supporters of the Storehouse of World Vision, which helps families through donations of building supplies. Photo by Nadia Askar/Supply House Times 0117KBIS_Mansfield Mansfield Plumbing Products President Jim Morando attends the Crystal Vision Award Breakfast Jan. 11 in Orlando. Mansfield received one of two Partnership Awards. Elkay Manufacturing Co. received the other Partnership Award. Photo by Nadia Askar/Supply House Times Green buildings’ focus should be human occupants, not technology.

]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/99519-ish-chinacihe-2016-day-2 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/99519 0516ISHChina_Day2-Klimahouse Italian architect Massimo Roj addresses the Klimahouse China Congress May 31 in Beijing. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times 0516ISHChina_Day2-Aquatherm Aquatherm displays its piping systems at ISH China/CIHE in Beijing. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times 0516ISHChina_Day2-Rheem Rheem displays its water-heating products to visitors at ISH China/CIHE in Beijing. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times 0516ISHChina_Day2-WILO WILO displays its large pumps at ISH China/CIHE in Beijing. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times 0516ISHChina_Day2-slide A slide shown at the Klimahouse China Congress May 31 emphasizes sustainable design needs worldwide acceptance. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times 0516ISHChina_Day2-Caleffi Caleffi welcomes visitors at ISH China/CIHE to its green-themed booth. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times 0516ISHChina_Day2-AOSmith A. O. Smith's signage blends English and Chinese characters in its booth at ISH China/CIHE in Beijing. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times ISH China & CIHE is the China International trade fair for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, sanitation and home comfort systems held in Beijing.

]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/99505-ish-chinacihe-2016-day-1 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/99505 0516ISHChina_opening “To keep sky blue. To warm up China.” Wording on a booth at ISH China/CIHE captures the challenge China faces. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times. 0516ISHChina_robot Robotics are some of the smart technology on display at ISH China/CIHE. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times. 0516ISHChina_outside ISH China celebrates its 20th anniversary with its trade show this year in Beijing. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times. 0516ISHChina_Oshland Smart thermostats are on display at ISH China/CIHE. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times 0516ISHChina_Grundfos Grundfos strikes a green theme in its booth at ISH China/CIHE. Photo by Bob MIodonski/Supply House Times. 0516ISHChina_Navien Navien provided musical entertainment during ISH China/CIHE. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times. 0516ISHChina_Watts Watts brands itself as the American Water Technologies Expert at ISH China/CIHE. Photo by Bob Miodonski/Supply House Times. Uponor packed the Bellagio Hotel March 30-April 1 in Las Vegas for its bi-annual convention which, this year, was entitled Connections 2016. 

]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/99350-uponor-convention http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/99350 0416Uponor_Stroud Dale Stroud discusses sustainability and corporate responsibility during a session at the ‪‪Uponor‬ 2016‬ Convention in Las Vegas. Photo by John McNally/pme 0416Uponor_RyanAvery Millennial Ryan Avery discusses how to best reach his generation to attendees of the ‪Uponor‬ 2016 Convention at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Photo by John McNally/pme 0416Uponor_KenSchmidt Former Harley-Davidson executive Ken Schmidt gives a rousing speech about getting your customers to create your company's brand image during ‪‪Uponor‬ 2016‬‬ Convention at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Photo by John McNally/pme 0416Uponor_BillGray Bill Gray, president of Uponor North America, talks to the crowd Wednesday during the ‪Uponor‬ 2016 Convention at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Photo by John McNally/pme The 2016 AHR Expo was held from Jan. 30-Feb.2, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/99202-ahr-expo http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/99202 0116AHR_Webstone-900 Webstone Valves introduced its new, innovative The Isolator valve at the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando, Fla. Photo by John McNally/pme 0116AHR_Taco-900 Taco President John Hazen White Jr. honors BNP columnist Dan Holohan during the 2016 AHR Expo with the company’s new lifetime achievement award. Photo by John McNally/pme 0116AHR_MrPEX-900 The complete plumbing solution from MrPEX is on display at the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando. Photo by John McNally/pme 0116AHR_Weil-McLain-900 At the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando, Weil-McLain showcased its SmartSequencing boiler program. Photo by John McNally/pme 0116AHR_BradfordWhite-900 Bradford White gave its customers a preview of its eF Series water heater during the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando. Photo by John McNally/pme Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98969-ad-north-american-meeting-highlights-buying-groups-commitment-to-the-future http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98969 The fourth annual UnleashWD summit was held September 16-17, 2015 in Chicago.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98878-unleashwd-summit-drives-home-the-importance-of-innovation http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98878 WIT & Co. owners recently converged on Capitol Hill to speak to their members of Congress on numerous issues that directly affect the PHCP-PVF industry.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98876-supply-house-times-on-the-road-wit-2015-fall-networking-meeting http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98876 Embassy meeting features keynote on getting most out of life and work

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98796-supply-house-times-on-the-road-2015-embassy-buying-group-shareholders-meeting http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98796 The second day of the ISH China show at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing started a little slower than Day 1.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98592-ish-china-2015-day-2 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98592 I finally made it across the Pacific Ocean for my first trip to China.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98591-ish-china-2015-day-1 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98591 Pulling no punches at the 2015 ASA Legislative Fly-In.

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98494-asa-legislative-fly-in-washington-dc-april-2015 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98494 Water quality systems join heating innovations.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98420-ish-2015-day-3 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98420 The success of the renewable energy era rests squarely on the shoulders of heating industry professionals.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98403-ish-2015-day-2 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98403 ISH presents best of both worlds, or both continents.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98404-ish-2015-day-1 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98404 2015 ISH Kohler toilet A Kohler Veil toilet demonstration reveals how the seat opens automatically via sensor technology and features odor control and integrated bidet functionality. Photo credit: Bob Miodonski/BNP Media Plumbing Group And we are off!

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98335-ahr-expo-day-1 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98335 ]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:25:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98151-hansgrohe-media-event-oct-2014 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98151 Supply House Times is on the road with Banner Plumbing Supply at the NKBA Oktoberfest chapter meeting.

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/98145-nkba-oktoberfest-chapter-meeting http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/98145 Supply House Times is on the road at the 2014 Summer PVF Roundtable.

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/97980-summer-pvf-roundtable-houston http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/97980 Supply House Times is on the road at the 2014 Wholesalers Association of the North East Executive Leadership Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Mass.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/97887-wane-conference-cambridge-mass http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/97887 Supply House Times is on the Road at the 2014 SWA Convention.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:35:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/97885-th-annual-southern-wholesalers-convention-palm-coast-fla-part-2 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/97885 Supply House Times is on the Road at the 2014 SWA Convention.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:15:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/97881-th-annual-southern-wholesalers-convention-palm-coast-fla-part-1 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/97881 Supply House Times is on the road at the 2014 NCWA Convention.

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/97828-north-central-wholesalers-association-convention-cuyahoga-falls-ohio http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/97828 Quantifying value key for the modern-day distributor.

]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/97827-american-supply-association-ipd-open-house-breakfast-forum http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/97827 ExxonMobil executive: Bright future for United States energy industry.

]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/97826-spring-pvf-roundtable-houston http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/97826 Walking through the six halls of the trade show, I saw a lot of tankless water heaters and wall-hung boilers.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2014 10:20:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19-supply-house-times-on-the-road/post/97803-ish-china-2014---day-1 http://www.supplyht.com/blogs/19/post/97803