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Marcone Servicers Association Schedules Future Industry Conventions

September 2, 2025

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Fox Sports analyst Howie Long to deliver keynote at 2026 convention.

Family Business Magazine Names APR Supply Co. Scott Weaver a 2025 CEO to Watch

September 2, 2025

This prestigious recognition highlights an elite group of accomplished family business leaders who are driving growth, innovation, and sustainability in their organizations.

AD and The Commonwealth Group Announce Intent to Merge

September 2, 2025

In a move that is expected to positively impact the future of independent PHCP distribution in the United States, AD and The Commonwealth Group announce their intent to merge.

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Porter Pipe Expands Presence in Wisconsin

Celebrating the opening of the company’s newest location.

September 1, 2025

Ruth Mitchell

Porter Pipe & Supply celebrates the grand opening of its first ground-up facility — a 180,000 sq. ft. distribution hub in Madison, WI — marking a major milestone in its nearly 50-year, family-owned legacy of service, growth, and values-driven success across the Midwest.

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Partnering with Local Schools for Marketing Support

As a small business, Betts Supply reaches out to a local college to help find solutions to its marketing challenges.

September 1, 2025

Ruth Mitchell

Discover how Betts Supply, a woman-owned plumbing and heating wholesaler in Westfield, MA, partnered with college students to build a powerful marketing strategy — blending 65 years of family legacy with fresh, innovative ideas.

Contractor Profit Advantage

The Power of Discounts

By strategically adjusting pricing and discount policies, contractors can attract loyal customers while maintaining financial success.

September 1, 2025

Richard DiToma

Discounts can boost business—but only if you know your true costs, set smart profit margins, and price above those costs. Plan carefully to stay profitable, even with deals.

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Family Legacy In Charge of Head’s Plumbing Sales & Service

Khadija and Odari Head, brother and sister, represent the third generation running the oldest Black-owned plumbing business in Georgia.

September 1, 2025

Steve Smith

From flashlight-holding kids to third-generation leaders, the Head family’s story is more than plumbing — it’s a legacy of resilience, representation, and redefining what it means to build a business that serves, inspires, and lasts.

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New Texas Building Sets Records in Height, Piping Design

The use of plastic pipe wins industry award for Waterline project.

September 1, 2025

Austin’s tallest building, the 74-story Waterline, uses PEX and CPVC piping to boost energy efficiency, cut installation costs by 20%, and meet LEED Gold goals—earning Project of the Year honors.

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Optimizing Infection Control: A Key Pillar of a Healthy Hot Water System

Strategies include maintaining appropriate water temperatures, using digital water temperature control technology, and preventing biofilm and scale buildup.

September 1, 2025

Brian Armstrong explores how smart design, digital controls, and a Water Safety Management Plan can keep hot water systems safe, efficient, and free from Legionella.

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The Game-Ready Plumbing Design Behind the Historic CPKC Stadium

Teamwork and coordination during design and construction resulted in a widely celebrated venue listed on Time magazine’s World’s Greatest Places of 2024.

September 1, 2025

What does it take to build the world’s first stadium for a professional women’s soccer team? At CPKC Stadium, sustainable plumbing, smart drainage, and innovative design come together to redefine game day — and green building — in Kansas City.