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Consumers Pipe & Supply Co. Becomes 100% Employee-Owned

January 6, 2022

After 56 years of significant expansion and growth, Consumers Pipe & Supply Co. begins its next chapter.

HARDI Distributors Report 35.1 Percent Revenue Increase in November

January 5, 2022

The association also reports the average annual sales growth for the 12 months through November 2021 is 23.3 percent.

Watsco Declares $1.95 Quarterly Dividend

January 5, 2022

The HVAC/R distributor's board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.95 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on Jan. 31, 2022.

Uponor Redefines Office Work with "Flexible First" Model

January 5, 2022

As companies continue to explore how to safely return office staff in a post-pandemic environment, Uponor North America is giving its office employees the flexibility to work their own way.

Coburn Supply Co. Honors Long-Serving Retiree

January 4, 2022

In October, Coburn's honored General Manager Bill Geyser who retired after 46 years of service with the company.

Coburn Supply Co. Announces Leadership and Personnel Changes

January 4, 2022

The has made changes to its personnel and leadership in the Southwest Louisiana and Texas markets.

APR Supply Co. Celebrates Centennial Year

January 3, 2022

Founded in 1922 as Lebanon Plumbing Supply, APR Supply Co. is now guided by third generation owner, President and CEO Scott Weaver.

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What is the State of the Supply Chain Today—And How Can Data and Analytics Help Navigate Through the Uncertainty?

The price of everything is increasing—and the cost is shared throughout the entire supply chain. Everyone experienced the delays this past holiday season, but what can you do to help meet customer demands while keeping costs down going into this new year?

January 3, 2022

Sharon Rehana

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The ESOP Factor: A Q&A with Locke Supply President John Orman III

How the founder of this Oklahoma plumbing supply business gave a retirement gift to his employees — much better than a gold watch.

January 3, 2022

At the turn of the 21st century, Locke Supply Co.’s founder, Don Locke, passed away — and passed the torch to his employees via an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

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What Will 2022 Yield for the Plumbing and Construction Industries?

Trends, disruptors and challenges to watch closely.

January 3, 2022

Economic trends, such as rising prices for raw materials; challenges, including supply chain issues and labor shortages; and technology disruptors, such as the Internet of Things, will require manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and retailers to be nimble in the coming year.