As First Supply looks to the year ahead, the company is excited to share several key initiatives that solidify its position as a leader in the distribution industry.

F.W. Webb now distributes Rheem’s unitary equipment and parts to HVAC professionals across the Northeast.

Yates is the first – and only to this point – graduate from a manufacturer’s representative in the history the American Supply Association’s (ASA’s) Masters of Distribution Management (MDM) Certificate Program.

Iannuzzi will head up the polypropylene-random (PPR) business for Yates, while also serving as the PVF sales director in the Northeast region, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey.

In 2024, Isuzu dealers sold more low cab forward trucks than the previous record set in 2023. 

In an era when distributors are increasingly focused on differentiation through value-added services, First Supply has made a bold statement with its training initiatives. 

No, I disagree; it’s all about the people. One of my very favorite songs was sung by Barbara Streisand and the lyrics that resonated with me are: “People who need people are the luckiest people in the world.”

When this column is published, the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, will have taken place or will commence shortly, igniting a new era of optimism for the PVF industry.

HARDI concluded 2024 with its largest annual conference to date.

Jon Neustadt has been appointed as the president of Neuco, effective Jan. 1, and current president, Paul Neustadt, will transition to a new role as Neuco’s executive chairman.