Heating & Cooling

Showcasing HVAC Excellence on a National Stage

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R Bayles) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:44 -0400

The annual competition highlights the industry's top technicians while inspiring future generations to pursue careers in HVAC.

EVAPCO Celebrates 50 Years

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:30:31 -0400

Founded in 1976 by Wilson E. Bradley and William E. Kahlert, the company began as a small refrigeration focused business at 3120 Frederick Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, with a team of five employees and a single product line of evaporative condensers. This year, the company is celebrating 50 years of experience in evaporative cooling and heat transfer.

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.

Heat Pump Water Heater Brings Efficiency and Cost Savings to California Apartment Complex

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:29 -0400

Unlike traditional high efficiency models, the Voltex 120V HPWH is designed to plug into a standard electrical outlet–eliminating the need for adaptors or restructuring.

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.

When Rebates Help, and When They Hurt: The Hidden Tradeoffs for Distributors

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The mechanics of rebates are not simple: Each manufacturer has its own playbook. Rules, tiers, exclusions, and volume triggers differ. On top of that, distributors add their own complexity.

F.W. Webb opens new Somerdale, New Jersey self-service wholesale store

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Located at 900 Kennedy Boulevard, the 44,000-square-foot facility will serve plumbing, heating, HVAC/R, and other professionals seeking a convenient source for systems, tools, equipment, parts, and accessories.

Famous Supply honors Jay Blaushild’s passion for training with the opening of its 25,000-square-foot J-TEC facility

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Long before the ribbon was cut on a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility in Maple Heights, Ohio, the foundation for the Jay Blaushild Training & Education Center (J-TEC) was already firmly in place.

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.

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.

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.

Blending knowledge and advancements: How to successfully adopt new HVAC technologies.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Advancements are constantly rolling out to the PHCP and HVAC industries, and even the most seasoned professionals are fascinated by the way they help us do our jobs more efficiently while keeping our customers more comfortable.

Champions of Distribution nominations now open

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Champions of Distribution has three award categories: Best Distributor to Work With, Champion of Distribution Sales, and Champion of Distribution Counter Service.

Advocacy as a business strategy

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

Between tariff rulings, state product bans, federal efficiency standards and mounting workforce challenges, the PHCP-PVF channel is operating in an environment where regulatory shifts can alter inventory planning, product availability and pricing strategy almost overnight.

Meet 10 Influential PHCP-PVF Women of 2026

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:10:14 -0400

Several of the women profiled began their journeys in unexpected places — from architecture programs and greeting card companies to post-9/11 career fairs and water restoration firms. What kept them here wasn’t just product lines or market share; it was the people.

Meet Jennie Bryan, Regional Vice President, mSupply

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:09:00 -0400

Jennie Bryan is one of Supply House Times’ 10 influential women who are leading the PHCP-PVF industry to great success in 2026.

Meet Jane Butter, President, Winston Water Cooler

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:08:00 -0400

Jane Butter is one of Supply House Times’ 10 influential women who are leading the PHCP-PVF industry to great success in 2026.

Meet Yvette Duran, Area Sales Manager, NIBCO

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:07:00 -0400

Yvette Duran is one of Supply House Times’ 10 influential women who are leading the PHCP-PVF industry to great success in 2026.

Meet Karen Fox, Residential Business Manager, Viega North America

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:06:00 -0400

Karen Fox is one of Supply House Times’ 10 influential women who are leading the PHCP-PVF industry to great success in 2026.

Meet Emily McDonald, Chief Revenue Officer, Southwest Sales

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:03:00 -0400

Emily McDonald is one of Supply House Times’ 10 influential women who are leading the PHCP-PVF industry to great success in 2026.

Meet Elvira Pita, South Florida Territory Manager, Spirit Group

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:02:00 -0400

Elvira Pita is one of Supply House Times’ 10 influential women who are leading the PHCP-PVF industry to great success in 2026.

Meet Sherry Primm, Area Sales Director, DBS Canada (Grundfos)

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:01:00 -0400

Sherry Primm is one of Supply House Times’ 10 influential women who are leading the PHCP-PVF industry to great success in 2026.

Meet Stephanie Vega, Director of Sustainable Solutions, Strategic Sales at Ferguson

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Stephanie Vega is one of Supply House Times’ 10 influential women who are leading the PHCP-PVF industry to great success in 2026.

How Viega is reshaping the executive table in PHCP manufacturing

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500

That broader context makes what’s happening at Viega noteworthy, not because the company set out to “make a statement,” but because its executive leadership bench reflects something manufacturing often says it values but doesn’t always operationalize: building leadership based on capability, development and long-term performance, and ensuring strong talent isn’t overlooked.

HARDI distributors report 5.9% revenue decline in January

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Sales by HARDI distributors declined by 5.9% during January 2026. The annual sales growth for the 12 months through January 2026 is an increase of 2.3%.

Managing commissions – as the distribution landscape evolves, what are reps doing to track?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500

For commission-side reps, what once seemed like a simple process – reps sell product to distributor, manufacturer ships product to distributor, rep gets commission on invoiced product via sales reporting – has, these days, become quite the labyrinth of accounting processes and procedures. The main confusion driver in this labyrinth is often DC-to-branch, branch-to-branch, or DC-to-contractor transfers that flow across state lines or rep territory boundaries.

Construction employment jumps by 33,000 jobs in January 2026

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the construction sector added 33,000 jobs in January, bringing total construction employment to more than 8.3 million workers nationwide. The gain represents one of the largest monthly increases since mid-2023 and was driven largely by hiring among nonresidential specialty trade contractors.

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.

HARDI applauds house passage of legislation to repeal regional standards installation date requirement

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

On February 25, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Don’t Mess with my Home Appliances Act, 217-190 with bipartisan votes. HARDI applauds the passage of legislation to repeal the use of the date of installation as the compliance deadline for regional energy efficiency standards.