As the industry channel grows, consolidation naturally follows, affecting wholesale distributors and the relationship between manufacturers and their representative agencies.

As 2024 unfolds, the Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has already made significant strides in equipping its distributor members with the necessary skills and knowledge to position themselves as leaders in the industry.

Trends in the kitchen and bath industry change over time; however, what stays the same is simple: making one’s home an oasis for living comfortably. 

Security Plumbing & Heating Supply in Albany, N.Y., is a full-service wholesaler specializing in residential plumbing and heating, commercial plumbing and heating, and retail and institutional products. 

The Association of Industry Manufacturers’ Representatives (AIM/R) is the advocate and voice of the manufacturers’ representatives in the PHCP industry. 

Understanding the intricacies of the drain, waste and vent (DWV) system is fundamental for anyone working in the plumbing industry. 

August marks the midpoint of 2024’s third quarter, with oil prices trading at $3 lower per barrel in June and July. As of this writing, WTI is $82.80/barrel, and Brent is $86.29/barrel.

Founded in 1994, Spirit Group is an independent manufacturer’s plumbing rep agency. Over the past 30 years, the company has grown from eight lines and eight people to 27 lines and 35 people.