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Read the Room

September 1, 2025

Can you read the room — or are you that guy? Industry veteran reflects on leadership, empathy, and the rising tide of clueless behavior in business and life. A candid, humorous, and insightful take on the power of self-awareness

PVF Market Overview

Uncertainty Continues in PVF Industry

The Trump administration’s tariff policies, plus the ongoing skilled labor shortage, continue to challenge the sector, impacting pricing, availability and construction activity.

September 1, 2025

Stephen Letko

As global tariffs shift and labor shortages persist, the PVF industry faces a turbulent third quarter in 2025. Get the latest insights on trade policy impacts, construction trends, energy developments, and how industry leaders are navigating uncertainty through innovation, collaboration, and education.

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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.

Samsung HVAC Announces Strategic Distribution Partnership with Powrmatic of Canada

August 29, 2025

This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in expanding the company's presence across Eastern Canada.

Oatey Co. Promotes Peter McMillan to Senior Vice President of Wholesale Sales

August 28, 2025

In his new role, McMillan will leverage his deep knowledge of Oatey’s business, customers and products to lead the company’s wholesale plumbing, commercial, specialty, showroom and eCommerce sales teams.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Testifies on Trade Fraud Before U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee

August 28, 2025

Bradford Muller, vice president of corporate communications for Charlotte Pipe, appeared before the subcommittee on Tuesday July 22, 2025, to provide testimony on trade fraud being committed by unscrupulous producers of cast iron soil pipe and fittings in China.

Winsupply Opens New Midlothian, Texas, Company

August 28, 2025

Led by President James Fulton and seven employees, Winsupply Midlothian will serve the residential and commercial HVAC industry.

Oatey Co. Promotes Liz Wells to Vice President of Information Technology

August 26, 2025

In her new role, Wells will lead the advancement of Oatey’s digital capabilities and operational excellence by developing and executing an IT strategy aligned with business goals.