The Atlanta-based manufacturer of water heating and HVAC/R products commemorates 100 years of innovation.

The trusted manufacturer will highlight six businesses including its newest acquisitions.

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.

Together with Fujitsu General, the Paloma Rheem Group will be able to further enhance the combined growth potential by leveraging the complementary strengths of each company. 

This three-year collaboration aims to tackle the growing skills gap in the trades as the industry faces a significant wave of retirements.

Ricky was well loved in his 46-year career in the pipe and valve industry.

For some people, it’s all about reaching the summit, but for Braxton Harris Jr., it’s the journey to the top that drives him. It has already been quite a rewarding journey — with plenty more on the roadmap ahead.

We take so many things for granted in this country. In most places, we can turn on a faucet and fresh water comes out; we don’t think twice about it

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.