Wholesale distributors and manufacturers in the HVAC, plumbing, and PVF sectors face a unique challenge in their warehouses: extreme variation in product size, shape, weight, and material-handling requirements.

The skilled trades have built nations — from homes, schools and roads to commercial buildings and infrastructure that power daily life.

When young professionals ask me for advice about building a successful career in our industry, I often start by sharing a simple truth: our business isn’t only about moving products through warehouses — it’s about moving people toward their potential.

As of this writing, the prelude to the month of March is continued uncertainty concerning the status of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, predicated on the U.S. Supreme Court determination of the legality, the opposition party’s stance on a government shutdown deadline of February 13, the potential escalation of the Iranian crisis and persistent high interest rates.

On Feb. 24, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Don’t Mess with my Home Appliances Act, 217-190 with bipartisan votes.

Burwell is responsible for building mSupply’s merchandising function, as well as recruiting and developing talent, while establishing a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Milwaukee Tool has been named a finalist for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Grand Award in the Mega Category (1,000+ employees).

New program enables Isuzu dealers nationwide to offer vehicle wraps and graphics at the point of purchase, helping customers get on the road fully branded and business-ready.
 

HARDI and partners have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a DOE rule they say would effectively eliminate non-condensing gas furnaces and certain commercial water heaters from the market.