https://www.supplyht.com/rss/2735 en-us mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Former American Supply Association Rick Fantham has told the story before about how national distributor Hajoca, of which Fantham is its president and CEO, had submitted its membership resignation to the national association about a decade ago.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/102504 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:05:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/102504-asa-at-50-the-forward-momentum-continues Under the leadership of CEO Mike Adelizzi Under the leadership of CEO Mike Adelizzi, the American Supply Association has enjoyed continued growth in myriad areas. “The hiring of Mike Adelizzi was the key to turning around ASA,” The Collins Companies President Brian Tuohey says. Photo by Bob Levy. Southern Pipe & Supply champions Southern Pipe & Supply champions the use of the ASA University education platform. “The launching of ASA University Is the single-most important event ASA has invested in related to the development of people in the industry,” Southern Pipe’s Ron Black says. Photo courtesy of Southern Pipe & Supply. Hirsch Pipe & Supply President and CEO Hirsch Pipe & Supply President and CEO, and incoming ASA President Bill Glockner says Hirsch benefits from many aspects of its ASA membership. “We benefit from the networking, benchmarking and advocacy efforts, but our biggest return has been the ASA education effort, which we have used to develop our team,” he says. Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times. mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) When you turn onto Main Street in Alliance, Ohio, the sprawling brick building that comes into view immediately gives the aura of success.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/102329 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/102329-robertson-heating-supply-celebrates-85-years Robertson Heating Supply President Scott Robertson Robertson Heating Supply President Scott Robertson at the company’s distribution center in Alliance, Ohio. Robertson’s is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year. Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times. The crown jewel of Robertson’s operation The crown jewel of Robertson’s operation is its prestine corporate headquarters campus in Alliance, Ohio, the recent site of one of the distributor’s signature buying shows that brought in seven figures in sales. Photo courtesy of Robertson Heating Supply. mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Since Beaumont, Texas-based Coburn Supply was named the 2012 Supply House Times Supply House of the Year not much has changed.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/102088 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/102088-coburn-supply-turns-85 COBURN SUPPLY From left: Paul Lee (CFO), Patrick Maloney (director of sales), Christy Maloney (director of finance and strategic planning), Don Maloney (president), AJ Maloney (vice president) and Michael Maloney (director of marketing) at Coburn Supply headquarters in downtown Beaumont, Texas. Photos by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times COBURN SUPPLY Patrick Maloney with his father, Don Maloney. Coburn Supply now has 52 locations, three distribution centers, three regional pipe yards and 28 showrooms in a five-state footprint. Photos by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times COBURN SUPPLY Christy Maloney with her father, AJ Maloney. Christy Maloney continues the family’s longtime involvement in industry associations and groups as chairwoman of ASA’s Women in Industry division. Photos by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times Grand opening of innovation learning center and new laboratory in Oxnard, California.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/101700 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/101700-raypak-celebrates-70th-anniversary-with-state-of-the-art-facility 1018Raypak_exterior Raypak’s new facility features an interactive classroom, a live demonstration and instruction lab (where equipment can be broken down and reassembled), and a state-of-the-art product showroom for training and troubleshooting products. Photo courtesy of Raypak 1018Raypak_ribbon Raypak opens state-of-the-art Innovation and Learning Center on October 17, 2018. Photo courtesy of Raypak 1018Raypak_speaker Raypak opens state-of-the-art Innovation and Learning Center on October 17, 2018. Photo courtesy of Raypak 1018Raypak_interior Raypak’s facility features an interactive classroom, a live demonstration and instruction lab (where equipment can be broken down and reassembled), and a state-of-the-art product showroom for training and troubleshooting products. Photo courtesy of Raypak mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Mechanical Products Council continues to gain traction for regional group.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/101544 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/101544-swa-celebrates-90th-convention SWA Chairman of the Board John Simmons (Winsupply-Noland Co., left) honors SWA President David Popek (VAMAC) SWA Chairman of the Board John Simmons (Winsupply-Noland Co., left) honors SWA President David Popek (VAMAC) for his service during the regional group’s 90th annual convention in Palm Coast, Florida. Photos by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times Murray Supply’s Andrew Anglin makes a point during a panel discussion at SWA’s 90th convention Murray Supply’s Andrew Anglin makes a point during a panel discussion at SWA’s 90th convention at Hammock Beach Resort in Florida. Anglin was joined by W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor’s Paul Jones and NIBCO’s Tom Bush. Photos by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Colorado-based multi-generation PHCP-PVF distributor champions robust inventories and bettering its employees through high-quality training programs.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/101494 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/101494-rampart-supply-celebrates-50-years The distributor is celebrating 50 years Vice President James Perry, Director of Marketing Lindsay Taylor and President Colin Perry are shown at Rampart Supply’s counter in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The distributor is celebrating 50 years in business in 2018. Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times James and Colin Perry represent the second and third generations of family leadership at Rampart James and Colin Perry represent the second and third generations of family leadership at Rampart, which was started by Colin Perry’s dad, Joe. “For a small family business, (50 years), it’s big,” Colin Perry says. Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times Empire State Associates reps plumbing and HVAC lines in New York State.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/101475 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:55:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/101475-brasscraft-empire-celebrate-milestone Tipps has been a part of many plumbing products and industry teams over his 40+ year tenure.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/101356 Thu, 24 May 2018 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/101356-bill-tipps-retires-from-gerber-after-40-years 0518retire_BillTipps Bill Tipps retires after 40 years of professional service to the plumbing industry. Photo courtesy of Gerber Holmes, founded March 10, 1968, is a distributor of plumbing and heating products in south-central Nebraska.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/101339 Tue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/101339-holmes-plumbing-and-heating-celebrates-50th-anniversary mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Regional group thrives thanks to networking and educational opportunities.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/101301 Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/101301-southern-wholesalers-association-to-celebrate-90th-annual-convention SWA to celebrate 90th annual convention Former SWA President Dottie Ramsey (retired, Modern Supply) talks at last year’s SWA Convention Former SWA President Dottie Ramsey (retired, Modern Supply) talks at last year’s SWA Convention on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. SWA is celebrating its 90th annual convention in June in Palm Coast, Florida. Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times. Cregger Co.’s Brendan Donohue is one of numerous former SWA Leadership Development Council Cregger Co.’s Brendan Donohue is one of numerous former SWA Leadership Development Council members who have gone on to serve as SWA president. SWA’s LDC is one of a number of key initiatives the organization offers its members. Supply House Times file photo. mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Wisconsin-based distributor thrives because it keeps moving forward.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/101001 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/101001-first-supply-reflects-on-120-years-in-business First Supply Chairman and CEO Joe Poehling First Supply Chairman and CEO Joe Poehling in the Governor’s Club in downtown Madison, Wis. Poehling credits the company’s success to its employees. “Innovations don’t come from the family,” he says. “They come from the people working here every day who know what is needed and are willing to contribute to make those changes.” Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times. Paul Kennedy, First Supply’s president and COO Paul Kennedy, First Supply’s president and COO, says more change is on the horizon for the La Crosse, Wis.-based distributor. “Continuing to invest and innovate in being your best path to market has gotten us to where we are today and we won’t be letting up anytime soon,” he says. Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times. Katie Poehling Seymour (left, shown with NIBCO’s Ashley Martin on the Chicago lakefront) Katie Poehling Seymour (left, shown with NIBCO’s Ashley Martin on the Chicago lakefront) represents First Supply’s fifth generation along with cousin and company CFO Todd Restel. “That ability to have that real diversity in offerings, customer base and employee base is how we continue to push forward,” she says. Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times. mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) This year marks Nashville-based Kenny Pipe & Supply’s 25th year in business.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/100648 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/100648-kenny-pipe-supply-never-stands-still Kenny Pipe & Supply Murfreesboro Branch Manager Patrick Kenny Kenny Pipe & Supply Murfreesboro Branch Manager Patrick Kenny. Yeager, a member of ASA and the AD buying group, started with one location and seven employees.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/100551 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/100551-yeager-supply-celebrates-50th-anniversary Fluidmaster President Todd Talbot talks about the company’s continued evolution as it celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/100481 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/100481-supply-house-times-profile-fluidmasters-todd-talbot NOT AFRAID TO CHANGE Fluidmaster President Todd Talbot at company headquarters in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Photo by Jack Sweet/Supply House Times Fluidmaster's Todd Talbot Talbot says one of the company’s mantras is to continue to improve the way things operate in a toilet. “Our touchless toilet is a specific example,” he says. “We’ve harnessed the energy of the water with the activation of the toilet done through the pressure and buoyancy of the water within the tank.” Photo by Jack Sweet/Supply House Times. mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Torrco attributes its 100-year anniversary to investing in its people and being on the cutting edge of operational processes.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/100428 Tue, 23 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/100428-torrco-celebrates-100-year-anniversary Torrco celebrates 100-year anniversary Torrco executives, from left: Chris Fasano (president), Don Polletta (vice president of sales and marketing), Dawn Corbo (business development leader-Design Centers) and Neil Kirschbaum (director of sales). Torrco, celebrating 100 years in business in 2017, operates 16 trade branches, six showrooms and two commercial specialty divisions. Torrco is in its fourth generation of family leadership President Chris Fasano Torrco is now in its fourth generation of family leadership with President Chris Fasano (Joel and Nancy’s son-in-law). The company previously was known as Brass City Plumbing Supply and Torrington Supply Co. From left: Harrold, Morris and Jerry Stein (shown in this 1955 historical photo) represented the second generation of Torrco family leadership. Torrco’s history dates back to 1917. The company previously was known as Brass City Plumbing Supply and Torrington Supply Co., before changing its name to Torrco in 2012. Photo courtesy of Torrco. mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Retiring Ferguson CEO Frank Roach and his successor Kevin Murphy talk about the seamless leadership transition, the company’s future and views on the current marketplace.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/100398 Fri, 12 May 2017 00:05:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/100398-fergusons-dawn-of-a-new-era Ferguson's dawn of a new era Kevin Murphy, shown in his office at corporate headquarters in Newport News, Va., will take over as the sixth Ferguson CEO effective Aug. 1, replacing the retiring Frank Roach. Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times. Ferguson CEO Frank Roach Ferguson CEO Frank Roach is retiring this summer after more than four decades with the company. He started in the employee training program at Ferguson in 1976. “I’ve been here long enough to see people grow, develop and become very successful,” he says. Ferguson historical photo, Roach (left) is shown with retired CEO David Peebles In this Ferguson historical photo, Roach (left) is shown with retired CEO David Peebles. mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Faucet Parts & Plumbing Supplies celebrates its 25th anniversary in San Antonio, Texas.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/100196 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/100196-faucet-parts-plumbing-supplies-finds-its-niche Powell Valves longtime executives Jim Hengehold and Frank Parker retired at the end of 2016.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/100112 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/100112-powell-valves-veterans-announce-retirement Jim Hengehold of Powell Valves Jim Hengehold of Powell Valves. Frank Parker of Powell Valves Frank Parker of Powell Valves. Greg Boiko helped grow the Express business to more than $100 million in just over 20 years.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/100108 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/100108-express-pipe-supply-president-boiko-retires Prior to his retirement, industry veteran George Simas is fondly remembered.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/100013 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/100013-flexcon-industries-george-simas-retires-after-54-years-in-the-plumbing-and-hvac-industry George Simas, president and CEO of diaphragm tank manufacturer Flexcon George Simas, president and CEO of diaphragm tank manufacturer Flexcon, is retiring at the end of 2016 after 54 years in the industry. Photo courtesy of George Simas. From left: Joe Swan, Parker Wheat, George Simas and Tom Swan Jr. Simas also enjoyed a successful run at manufacturers rep firm Emerson-Swan From left: Joe Swan, Parker Wheat, George Simas and Tom Swan Jr. Simas also enjoyed a successful run at manufacturers rep firm Emerson-Swan. Photo courtesy of George Simas. Simas with his sons, Jimmy (left), and GL, at Cliffs of Mohr in Ireland Simas with his sons, Jimmy (left), and GL, at Cliffs of Mohr in Ireland. Photo courtesy of George Simas. Simas talks to Flexcon employees at the manufacturer’s Massachusetts headquarters Simas talks to Flexcon employees at the manufacturer’s Massachusetts headquarters. “He has the biggest heart and includes everyone in wanting the best for them,” says Bruce MacKay of Bruce MacKay Pump & Well Service. Photo courtesy of George Simas. At its recent North American Meeting, the AD buying group honored F.W. Webb Co. for achieving its 150th year in business.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/99990 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/99990-fw-webb-recognized-for-150-years F.W. Webb recognized for 150 years F.W. Webb was recognized for its 150 years in business by the AD buying group during its 2016 North American Meeting. Accepting the award on behalf of F.W. Webb was, from left: Joe Fernandez (VP HVAC/R and building controls), Greg Bodlovick (CD general manager), Tom Santers (VP sales), Jeff Thompson (VP purchasing), Mike Leander (director industrial sales) and Ernie Coutermarsh (senior VP industrial business development). Photo courtesy of F.W. Webb and AD. Rinnai recently celebrated the sale of its 2-millionth tankless unit.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/99957 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/99957-rinnai-celebrates-milestone-sale Rheem is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its PROSTOCK program for Rheem and Ruud distributors.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/99952 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/99952-rheem-celebrates-distributor-program-anniversary mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Back to the future.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/99895 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/99895-new-ferguson-heritage-center-tells-story-of-distributors-long-history sht1116Ferg_Associates One key component of the Heritage Center Is a special associates wing, that tells the story of 33 Ferguson associates. Photo courtesy of Ferguson.   sht1116Ferg_inside Ferguson recently opened its Heritage Center, which honors the company’s 63-year history. Photo courtesy of Ferguson. sht1116Ferg_outside The Heritage Center is housed in the David L. Peebles Building, which is the company’s original headquarters location. Photo courtesy of Ferguson.   mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Silbo Industries Vice President of Product Development and Sales James Mullally is retiring Nov. 1 after 51 years in the industry.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/99875 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/99875-industry-veteran-mullally-announces-retirement Industry veteran Mullally announces his retirement Silbo Industries’ James Mullally (left) was featured on the November 1981 cover of Supply House Times. He recently announced his retirement after 51 years in the PVF industry. Photo courtesy of James Mullally. Mullally James Mullally Aquatherm Canada opened a news sales office in Airdrie, Alberta.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/99866 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/99866-aquatherm-canada-opens-new-sales-office mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Embassy Group celebrates benchmark in style in Colorado Springs, Colo.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/99770 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 09:12:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/99770-embassy-group-buying-group-celebrates-silver-anniversary Embassy Originals Embassy Originals: Coburn Supply’s Don Maloney (right) and National Wholesale Supply’s John Vogt (retired) were two of the main people behind the creation of the Embassy buying group back in 1991. Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times. InSinkErator InSinkErator’s Director of Sales East Rebecca Falish speaks during the Embassy Group’s 25th anniversary dinner at Cheyenne Lodge in Colorado Springs, Colo. Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times. mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) Thos. Somerville continues to evolve as a supplier of plumbing and HVAC supplies.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/99738 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/99738-thos-somerville-celebrates-155-years-in-business-as-a-phcp-distributor Upper Marlboro, Md.-based Thos. Somerville Is celebrating Its 155th anniversary Upper Marlboro, Md.-based Thos. Somerville Is celebrating Its 155th anniversary as a distributor of plumbing and HVAC supplies. Somerville now boasts 21 branches and ranks No. 42 on the 2016 Supply House Times Premier 150 distributors list. Pictured is the company’s family celebration from its 150th anniversary. Photo courtesy of Thos. Somerville. Somerville also benefits from the longevity and continuity of its executive staff. Somerville also benefits from the longevity and continuity of its executive staff. Shown in this historical photo are executives, from left, Scott Weir, Joe Pioli, Dan Kelly, Scott Reinhart (VP of finance), Doug Riley, Ray Mikell and Pete Misiewicz. Photo courtesy of Thos. Somerville. Somerville’s Upper Marlboro headquarters Somerville’s Upper Marlboro headquarters is the site of the distributor’s 188,000-sq,-ft. distribution center that provides products to all branches on a daily basis. Photo courtesy of Thos. Somerville. Upper Marlboro, Md.-based Thos. Somerville Upper Marlboro, Md.-based Thos. Somerville Is celebrating Its 155th anniversary as a distributor of plumbing and HVAC supplies. Photo courtesy of Thos. Somerville. In celebration of its 95th anniversary, Bradley Corp.hosted a learning tour of its Wisconsin manufacturing facility.

]]> http://www.supplyht.com/articles/99659 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/99659-bradley-celebrates-95th-anniversary mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) http://www.supplyht.com/articles/99599 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplyht.com/articles/99599-supply-house-times-profile-brasscrafts-70th-anniversary Rick Mejia “We have a national point of view, but want to be as local as we can,” said Rick Mejia, BrassCraft president. BrassCraft employees BrassCraft employees at its Novi, Mich., headquarters are shown. Sixty-three percent of BrassCraft employees have worked with the company for more than 10 years. “The most important thing you can invest in is people,” Vice President of Operations Pete Kattula says. Photo by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times