Industrial PVF

PHCP-PVF Price Increases May 2026

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:43:35 -0400

Plumbing and PVF manufacturers announced another round of price adjustments in May, with most increases falling in the low- to mid-single-digit range, while select product categories, including press fittings, grooved products, valves, PVC fittings, and specialty piping systems, saw larger increases.

Built to Scale, Designed to Stay Local: Lessons From Winsupply at 70

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Seventy years in, Winsupply occupies a unique position in the PHCP-PVF distribution landscape. It is, by every measurable standard, a national player. Yet, it operates in a way that looks fundamentally different from the centralized models that have come to define much of the industry’s consolidation era.

Premier 150: The Top PHCP-PVF Distributors of 2026

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Combined revenue across this year’s Premier 150 once again underscores the immense scale of the channel, with distributors collectively generating hundreds of billions in annual sales.

PHCP-PVF price increases April 2026

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The latest round of adjustments, effective from mid-March through mid-April, reflects that same trend, with manufacturers implementing measured increases across venting systems, brass and PVF components, thermoplastics, HVAC parts, controls and copper fittings.

Fabricated steel imports expose gaps in tariff policy

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In the United States, the current steel tariff structure is rooted in Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which imposes duties of up to 25% on imported steel, with some increases reaching 50% in recent policy adjustments. These tariffs were designed to safeguard domestic manufacturing and national security interests, but they primarily target raw steel and certain derivative categories, leaving gaps that global suppliers have learned to navigate.

F.W. Webb launches mobile app to help trade professionals order faster

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

During beta testing, F.W. Webb customers praised the app’s ease of use and time-saving features. They highlighted the ability to switch locations and view product availability by store as standout features. Customers also appreciated the option to register for training events at their nearest F.W. Webb store right in the app.

AD names 2026 LLC Board of Directors following owner/member vote

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Following the most recent vote, Bill Condron, CEO of The Granite Group Wholesalers, LLC, was elected to the Board for the first time. Karla Neupert Hockley, Chair & CEO of Consolidated Supply Co., and George Vorwick, President and CEO of United Electric Supply Company, Inc., were re-elected to additional terms.

AI adoption in distribution starts with action, not perfect data

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from buzzword to boardroom priority across PHCP-PVF distribution, but for many companies, adoption still feels stalled before it even begins. According to Brooks Hamilton, principal at AI Strategy Advisors, that hesitation often comes down to a long-standing misconception: that AI requires perfectly clean data before companies can get started.

Winsupply to add 1.6 million square feet of distribution capacity

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Winsupply announced a significant multi-year expansion of its national distribution network. Over the next two years, the company will add 1.6 million square feet of capacity, designed to empower its 680-plus Local Companies and provide a scalable foundation for future entrepreneurs to join the Winsupply Family of Companies.

Oil price surge drives up freight costs for distributors

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The Strait of Hormuz is normally responsible for moving roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply has not been officially shut down in a legal sense. Instead, it has become functionally impassable for much of global shipping, creating the same supply shock as a formal closure. For global energy markets, and for the supply chains that depend on them, the impact is identical: constrained supply, rising prices and widespread uncertainty.

Navigating the new freight reality

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Few would argue that transporting cargo from one place to the next isn’t complicated. Even during the best of times, there are (literally) so many moving parts to account for, and one tiny blip in the process can produce big (read: expensive) problems. Today, ongoing commercial, environmental, and geopolitical developments are making the management and movement of fleets and freight an ever-changing affair.

PHCP-PVF price increases: February-March 2026

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500

The upward pricing trend that carried into the new year is continuing through February and into March, with a steady stream of plumbing, hydronic, HVAC and PVF manufacturers announcing increases. While many adjustments are landing in the low- to mid-single-digit range, several manufacturers are implementing category-specific or “various” increases, with select product lines moving higher.

Construction industry warns of ongoing cost pressures following Supreme Court Trump tariff ruling

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In a statement following President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, ABC President and CEO Michael Bellaman emphasized that while the construction industry remains resilient, affordability pressures and policy uncertainty are weighing on contractors across market segments.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump emergency tariffs

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The ruling invalidates the administration’s across-the-board emergency tariffs, including the baseline 10% global duties that had applied to a wide range of imported goods, including those heavily relied on by the PHCP-PVF supply chain, such as imported components, castings, steel, aluminum, electronics and finished equipment.

METUS shares 2026 commercial market outlook

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The commercial HVAC industry has entered a transformative era. As sustainability goals and regulatory requirements shape the market, building owners and contractors have the opportunity to lead the charge toward more efficient, future-forward solutions.

Distribution strategies for commercial water conservation

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Water conservation in commercial and multifamily buildings has traditionally been seen as an engineering or ownership issue, focused on codes and sustainability. However, with rising water costs, aging infrastructure, and complex systems, conservation now also emphasizes system performance, risk reduction, and operational intelligence, engaging plumbing distributors in the discussion.

Winsupply makes strategic promotion for East Coast growth

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

A proven Winsupply entrepreneur and Local Company President, Jesse Backman, has moved into an Area Leader role for Winsupply Inc., a national wholesale distributor based in Moraine, Ohio.

The hidden costs squeezing plumbing & PVF distribution margins

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Wholesale distribution has always operated on relatively thin margins. Public benchmarks typically place gross margins anywhere from the high single digits to the low-30% range depending on product mix, with net margins often falling between 3% and 10%. In plumbing and PVF, those margins vary even more dramatically by category — with commodity products leaving far less room for error than engineered or value-added offerings.

American Pipe & Supply accelerates Southeast expansion with new Nashville regional hub

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

American Pipe & Supply has announced the opening of a new 71,200-square-foot facility at 190 River Hills Drive, Nashville, Tennessee. This strategic relocation replaces the former Fessler’s Lane branch and serves as the cornerstone of the company’s recent regional growth, following new branch openings in Knoxville, TN, and Pensacola, FL, in late 2025.

Hajoca acquires American Refrigeration Supplies

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Hajoca has acquired American Refrigeration Supplies (“ARS”), a leading HVAC-R distributor serving the Southwest United States, from Kitchell, a leading construction and real estate development company. Kitchell has owned ARS since 1970, supporting the business through decades of growth and service excellence. 

AD member sales reach a record $100 Billion in 2025

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

AD member sales increased 20% to a record $100 billion across the group’s divisions and countries, +6% on a same store basis.

Winsupply Clayton, North Carolina, opens in growing market

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Winsupply’s presence in North Carolina spans about 20 locations—across most wholesale construction segments. The state has over 11 million residents and, in 2024, saw the fourth largest gains in U.S. population—after Texas, Florida, and California, according to Census data.

Building a safer workplace through risk management leadership

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Every workplace faces risks in daily operations. As a business leader, you are responsible for communicating the importance of risk management to your team. A strong workplace culture that focuses on reducing risks not only helps to protect employees, it can also strengthen workplace morale, bolster your business reputation, and set expectations.

A $62 billion opportunity for industrial water: How to break into the market

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

According to a report published by Bluefield Research, a water-focused market research firm based in Boston, Mass., by 2030, yearly investment in water and wastewater management will be more than $62 billion U.S. The firm attributes this to the explosion of AI-powered technology (driving the need for more data centers), the push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S., energy transition, and national security.

Stellar Industrial Supply names Kyocera SGS and Kyocera Precision as its 2025 Supplier of the Year Award Winner

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Stellar DCS program aims to foster “Ideal Customer-Supplier Partnerships.” Working on behalf of both parties, Stellar Industrial Supply deploys the most efficient, cost-effective products that optimize plant operations and help run them smartly and safely. Since its inception in 2010, the DCS program has generated more than $251M in cost savings, all of which are customer verified.

The Collins Companies announces leadership transition to next generation of family ownership

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Founder Brian Tuohey will be transitioning day-to-day leadership to the next generation, with his children stepping into key executive roles effective January 1, 2026.

Protecting the backbone of your company: Your employees

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Lifting objects is a necessary part of many jobs, but it’s easy for employees to develop bad habits that can harm their backs and put them out of commission. According to a September OSHA report on back disorders and injuries, as one of the leading causes of disability for workers, back injuries can develop over time from long-term repetitive activity or result from a single mishap.

Opportunity through disruption: 2026 Plumbing Industry Outlook

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

According to the American Supply Association’s Monthly Economic Report, forecasting shows GDP growth moderating, oil and freight costs stabilizing, and key construction indicators posting mixed signals heading into mid-2026. Economists contributing to ASA’s reports note that "economic risk remains elevated, but channel fundamentals are stronger than national headlines suggest," pointing to continued resilience in wholesale sales trends and contractor backlogs.

Meet the 2025 PVF Ring of Honor Inductee: Merit Brass Co.

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

For nearly nine decades, Merit Brass Co. has been distinguished by a culture of integrity, family values, and long-term stewardship. Its induction into the 2025 PVF Ring of Honor formally recognizes what wholesalers, suppliers, and partners have known for generations: Merit Brass is not just a participant in the PVF landscape, but a key force in shaping it.