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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.

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Residential Bath Trends for 2023

‘As a result of current trends, industry professionals are proactively adapting their business strategies.’

February 3, 2023

Steve Smith

PHCPPros talks with Tricia Zach from the NKBA about residential bath trends for 2023.

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PMI’s ‘Rethink Water’ Initiative Focuses First Project on Legacy Product Replacement

Accelerating the replacement of older legacy toilets in California can save 65.3 billion gallons of water within five years.

February 3, 2023

Accelerating the replacement of older legacy toilets in California can save 65.3 billion gallons of water within five years.

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Ode to Philip Clark, Plumber

Whenever I am out and about, especially in different countries, I keep my eye out for unique PHC designs and installs.

February 3, 2023

Whenever I am out and about, especially in different countries, I keep my eye out for unique PHC designs and installs.

Contractor Stories

Look Beyond the Boiler Room

Failing to address the system as a whole means that high-efficiency boilers fail to operate at peak performance or the system doesn’t operate as intended.

February 3, 2023

Tom Soukup

A hydronic heating system is more than boilers and heat exchangers. Make sure to inspect the distribution piping and heat-emitting components before making any changes.