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International Code Council Receives Building Talent Foundation Industry Champion Award

February 3, 2023

The International Code Council received the award at the International Building Show in Las Vegas.

PHCPPros Attends KBIS 2023

February 3, 2023

Check out some of our coverage from The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell!

Plumbing & Showrooms

Art Reimagined!

Now is the time to embark on a new era of home design.

February 3, 2023

Linda Jennings

The kitchen and bath get infused with these exciting new product launches celebrating artistic styling.

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The Power of Community

Buying groups have evolved beyond buying power and into tightknit communities designed to foster member companies’ growth.

February 3, 2023

Ruth Mitchell

In our annual buying group spotlight, we reached out to AD, IMARK and The Commonwealth Group to hear more about their communities. In addition, we spotlight a member company from each — to talk about their participation in the group and what member benefits that have used.

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Going Platinum at Hodges Supply

What started as a motor repair company in 1947 quickly became one of Michigan’s featured plumbing wholesale distribution companies.

February 3, 2023

Ruth Mitchell

Vere Hodges was a talented repairman living in Pontiac, Mich.; he put his skills to work at General Motors, repairing electric motors in the company’s motor repair department.

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U.S., Canadian PVF Spending to Rise for Second Consecutive Year

Despite recessionary clouds on the horizon, the forecast calls for $17.4 billion in PVF spending in 2023, compared with $16.3 billion in 2022.

February 3, 2023

For the second year in a row, Industrial Info Resources forecasts an increase in U.S. and Canadian spending on pipe, valves and fittings (PVF).

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PVF Market Overview

U.S. Pledges $33 Billion for EVs, Battery Factories

Energy costs are a significant factor in choosing a battery plant site, as these facilities are huge energy consumers.

February 3, 2023

Stephen Letko

By the time this column is published, we will be halfway through the first quarter of 2023, giving us an indication of how the year will unfold for the PVF industry.